warm blush...

It's official, in my home the 'warm pink' is the fall colour:-)

What are the hues that are painting your fall this year?

I wish you life...

"Observe the wonders as they occur around you.

Don't claim them.

Feel the artistry moving through and be silent."

~ Rumi

I discovered Rumi a few years ago and ever since my heart hasn't been the same...

yes, the artistry....

the mynas' have returned. I can hear their oh-so-uplifting chirps.

i offer them my balcony to build their nests again.

i see my aloe vera plants multiplying and i help them propagate.

the satisfying joy of trying something new~ Granola

patience is not a great word when the zinnias are just a few days away from blooming.

a haunting tune that is playing on repeat in my mind.

a jug of water with whole lemons submerged in it.

dreaming of baking artisan breads everyday. (yeah dreaming;-)

life is sublime.

i wish you all life today.

through my rose-tinted glasses...

...come see a season in transition...

Warm pink seems to be my 'fall' colour:-)

New Guest on my blog and her hand made Ganesha's

Hello Everyone,
Need some Motivationa and Ideas to make ur own handmade Ganesha ? then keep on reading !!
I am really excited today as I am going to introduce to you all one of new co-blogger friend Bhanu Ramesh who lives in St.Louis Missouri, USA with whom I got in touch with her recently.I was searching on the internet on how to make handmade eco-friendly ganesha idol for "Ganesh Chaturti festival" and I came across her wonderful called http://www.bloomingdesignstudio.com/ And I was very much impressed with her creativity and innovative way of making handmade ganesha's every year.
She even sells them on her etsy website and Bhanu also takes classes on how to make ganesha idols on your own.Isnt it wonderful ....to know such a talented person !!

Look at these beautifully decorated polymer clay ganesha's so cute and made with so much love.

Bhanu says "Lord Ganesh is the god of wisdom and prosperity and is always invoked before the beginning of any auspicious occasion"which I am sure everyone of us would agree.

You can also visit her online store at bhanuramesh.etsy.com to purchase one of these idols.

you can email her at (bhanu@bloomingdesignstudio.com)

I am really thankful to my dear friend Bhanu for quickly responding to my emails when I contacted her inspite of her busy schedule.And also I appreciate her for agreeing to be  guest of the month on my blog.

Wish U all a very Happy Ganesh Chaturthi festival.

kitschy goodies...

Whenever we drive out of Bangalore during our many weekend getaways, we make a quick stop at Channapatna, a small town famous for it's wooden toys & lacquerware. Every time we manage to find something interesting:-)

During our trip to Masinagudi few weeks back, we did out customary stop at Channapatna, my eyes fell on these button-like boxes with Indian Kitsch painting. It was instant love.

Such a familiar scenery that one gets to see painted on trucks and on auto-rickshaws in India.

Oh yes! Taj Mahal had to be there...

I am amazed at the lovely art and crafts in India.

If you are driving out of Bangalore sometime, do stop by at Channapatna, you won't be disappointed:-)

Have a great festive weekend everyone!

Cute Cloth Ganesha from Dolls of India .

Dolls of India, through its online store, showcases Indian art, culture, history and mythology through a wide range of paintings, sculptures, apparel, jewelry, fashion accessories and books - all representing the complete soul of India.

http://www.dollsofindia.com

Ladoo Gopal

Since my childhoood...I was very obessed with Ladoo gopal or Baby krishna .
In my school days I used to attend classes about Bhagawat geeta from Isckon preachers in my school and on krishna janmashtami day...we used to have a big celebrations !!
I used to visit Isckon temple with my family and just to see.....Bal gopal and how he has been dressed ,as I love these cute small dresses,wigs,jewellery that are avaliable in the market which can be used to decorate Brass or silver krishna idol.

Diety Shringar is a special part of Isckon ,In all there celebrations I have observed there creativity and ability to create great outfits for the dieties is really remarkable.

I am sure U all would be love all these colourful diety shringar clothes and accessories. I feel that creativity has no boundaries and devotion plays a key role in creation of this beautiful art!

Sri Krishna Janmashtami celebrations at my home

Hello all,
After seeing the Lakshmi vratam pics...Here come the sree Krishna Janmashtami celebrations from my home.I did a simple decor with flowers and candles.
Hope u would like it .
Jai sri Krishna !!

There is small change that I must do Jagannath bhagwan must on the Right side instead of left side!! 

Festive Pics from my Home

Hello All,
I am really sorry for not being in touch.But I took a short break from blogging as I had to give time to other aspects of my life.
In this post I am going to share some festive pics from my home.As you all know its Shravana masam as per Hindu calender and time for celebrating festivals and praying and having fun time with family and friends.
By giving and sharing.

This is the pics from my home where I performed Varalakshmi Vratam in 2010 this August .
I hope would love them.I made special pooja thali....and arrangements in Ethnic Indian way.
I followed all the traditions and customs that we practice in India.

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Hope u all loved my arrangements and Mahalakshmi kalasham too.
see u all soon :)