Marching Towards The Festive Season

 Hello to all my lovely readers and to the new week. At My Dream Canvas I am getting ready to march into the festive season:) I hope you shall come along with me :)  I am pulling out all my things and shall soon start on sprucing up the house. I shall bring you festive ideas and shopping finds, decorating tips and a whole lot more. It shall be fun and action packed :)



Are you getting ready for the festive season? Do share and lets start talking :)

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Keep Calm and Love Autumn :)

I certainly plan too :) Have a happy weekend my lovely readers!!

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Festive Countdown and Shopping Finds : Indianroots.com

I promised you a colorful countdown to the festival season on My Dream Canvas and here is the first of many festive themed posts :) Indianroots.com is an NDTV venture which has recently caught my eye. To quote from their website " Indianroots delivers heritage and style like never before, we are a selectively curated marketplace where global Indians can come together to shop, share and fall in love with the best ethnic products our country has to offer "



I miss India terribly during the festive season. Diwali is my absolute favorite time of the year to be in Delhi. I shall unfortunately be missing it by a few weeks this year. I have a trip planned in November and I can hardly wait! 



Here's a glimpse into the collection at Indianroots. I have picked out a few items from the store that I believe would be the perfect addition to any festive decor.

Have fun browsing their entire collection. I sure did :)

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Design Decor and Disha

I am completely in awe of people who can draw, paint and are good at DIY's. Today I am happy to introduce you to one of my readers Disha. She is also a fellow blogger and blogs at Design Decor and Disha. She is a big DIY enthusiast and loves recycling. She sent me pictures of some of her projects.

Disha painted this beautiful earthen pot for her home. She calls it her "Pot of Happiness" (I love the name).

Here she has painted a tray using natural dyes. Click here to visit Disha's blog to learn more about her and her artwork!

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Bohemian Styled Wedding

I stumbled upon this bohemian styled backyard wedding at Style Me Pretty. The backyard is gorgeous, the Ikat fabric looks amazing and everything looks perfect!



Click here to see images of the entire wedding! Its all very dreamy and romantic :)

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Giveaway Winner and A Sunflower

Hello there, I spotted this gigantic sunflower close to home yesterday. No, its not in my garden, though I wish it was :) Flowers are my weakness and this one was Oh! so pretty :)



I am here to announce the winners of the Kwikdeko's wall decals giveaway. The two winners are Swathi and Sagar. Congrats! You both get to pick the decal of your choice. Thank you all for participating. A big thank you to Priti of Kwikdeko for this lovely giveaway.

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Let your House Tell Your Story!

I own a few pieces of silver that belonged to my Great Grandfather. For years I stored them away in a china cabinet and almost never used them. They were show pieces as I was scared that something might happen to them. Off late, I have had a change of heart and use them all generously:)  



I love creating vignettes where my heirlooms blend with the new and the modern. This tray is a great favorite of mine and I like using it as a centerpiece. The picture does not do justice to the beauty of the tray. The carving is intricate and very rare. I urge you to treasure things that have been passed down generations. 



A home needs to be filled with stories, its not just about decorating, but collecting and appreciating what you have! Let your home tell your story...........

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Tea Cup Crush

I have fallen for the Giardino mugs and cups at Rosanna Inc. They are so pretty!! We are experiencing Fall like weather in my part of the world. Rain, wind, a bit of sunshine........... and there is a hint of gold in the trees! This image has inspired me to go and brew a cup of Chamomile tea :)



Rosanna Bowles, the founder of Rosanna Inc is local to Seattle.  They have a warehouse an hours drive from my house. I am always getting tempted to stop by :)



Click here to view their entire collection.

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An Eclectic Home in Australia

I spotted this charming, colorful and eclectic home via The Design Files. Click here to read more about this very talented textile artist and her family living in Fremantle, Australia. 

I attended a conference in Perth many years ago and made a day trip to Fremantle from there. I remember it as a very quaint town by the sea! Its funny how suddenly you get reminded of a happy time by just reading a name or seeing a picture :)





Have a great week ahead!

Images : via The Design Files 

Photo - Angelita Bonetti, styling / production – Anna Flanders.

Fall and Festivities at My Dream Canvas

I cannot resist turquoise even when its Fall :) Autumn has arrived and I am loving it. The sun has a golden hue that takes my breath away. I can see a touch of gold in the leaves on the trees around me. Its my favorite time of the year!!



Next week I shall bring to you the Fall and Festive season at My Dream Canvas. It shall be colorful......I promise you that :)

The next image has a touch of orange to welcome Fall :) When its Fall here in the States, India is gearing up for the festive season with Dussehra and Diwali. What are some of your favorite traditions this time of the year? I am also asking my readers to tell me what they would like to see featured on My Dream Canvas during the Fall/ Festive season? Drop me a line or leave me a comment. Lets celebrate this beautiful time together :)



Happy Friday my friends!!



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A Farmhouse in Spain

We are back in Spain :) Yes! I am obsessed. This is a farmhouse dating back to the 12th century.The rehabilitation began two decades ago in the Spring of 1992. Today the owners enjoy modern conveniences in a traditional setting. A home that has been beautifully and elegantly restored and has me sighing :)



What's your favorite element in this home? My list is endless Leave a comment and let me know?

I want that rug!!!

Classy in my opinion..........

Dreamy.........

My kind of space!







Sigh!!!

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Mornings at My Dream Canvas

Hello there! I have been missing you :) Life is busy and a little complicated these days, hence the delay in my posts. However, I shall be back with a bang soon :) For now, I am enjoying the sunshine in my neck of the woods.



Fall shall be here very soon and so will the festive season. I can hardly wait!! My parents have been with me the entire summer and its been perfect. They are travelling for a few days and I shall miss them a lot. Thankfully, they will be back in a few days and stay with me a little while longer. Yippee! 




How are you doing? Brew some tea and lets chat shall we :)

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Vignette's For Your Home

Hello there! While My Dream Canvas is a lifestyle blog, many people refer to me as a design blogger. While its all very flattering.....I am not a professional designer:) I have had no formal training in design and cannot rightfully claim that title. However, over the years, I am getting more and more involved in the world of interiors. I believe that design and interiors are two very different things. I am sure the professionals out there can explain that distinction better. For me, interiors have turned into a life long love affair. I appreciate beautifully designed spaces/rooms.  More importantly, I enjoy experimenting with different design and decor elements.  The journey can be more fun than the destination itself :-)



If you are like me, and spend some time browsing online or flipping through magazines, you can spot the latest design trends. While I can appreciate design trends, I am not an avid follower.  Though, it can be gratifying to realize that the design elements that I have used, have become trendy.



I have been meaning to ask my readers this question for a while now. How many of you spot something in a magazine or a blog and then go about creating something similar in your home? I almost never have the time, money, or resources to do that. 



However, I do love creating new vignettes in my home. I use a lot of flowers. I feel fresh flowers almost instantly give my room a new look. As for the props, I just use what I have:)  I simply club them differently and move things around constantly. It helps to create vignettes that makes me smile :) Don't be afraid to mix and match. Create colorful hues, and in doing so, have lots of fun.



While changing furniture, pillows, upholstery, curtains etc can be the boldest way to bring in change, sometimes subtle touches can do the trick as well:)



Here are a few images of my latest vignette............

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Joining Make It Pretty Monday at The Dedicated House.

Its Friday Once More !

Here's wishing you a bright and beautiful Friday and a Happy Weekend!! 



Joining The Dedicated House for Anything Blue Friday!



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Kwikdeko Wall Decals Giveaway

I recently heard from Kwikdeko, a company based in India specializing in Wall Decals. They have been featured in The Hindustan Times, Good Homes Magazines and other publications for their innovative designs.  The Kwikdeko range features decals for Living rooms, Kids rooms, Custom decals and other designs.

Today, I am happy to announce that Kwikdeko has offered a giveaway for the readers of My Dream Canvas based in India.


I get to pick two winners...Yay!! The winners will get to pick a decal of their choice worth Rs. 589/- . The winner can also chose to pay the difference and pick a higher priced decal of their choice.



Here are the simple rules for entering the Giveaway: 

1. Please leave a comment on this post mentioning your favorite decals after visiting Kwikdeko.com 


2. Please join Kwikdeko on Facebook.


3. Please join My Dream Canvas on Facebook.


4. Tweeting about this giveaway will give you an additional entry.

The Giveaway is open to readers based in India or anyone with a shipping address in India. I shall pick the two winners on Monday, September 16th. 

This giveaway is just in time for the festive season. The decals are a great way to liven up a corner/room in your home!

Thanks Priti!

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The Heart of My Dream Canvas

This is the heart and soul of my house. My family room is where we chat, laugh, unwind, stress, laugh, cry and feel truly at home! On any given day both good or bad.....this is the room where I want to be! We all love our homes, and yet we have a favorite nook....right?? That special corner/room that is loved the most. Where is yours? I would love to know.



The sun was putting up quite a show in this room today and here is a quick snap with my Ipad! 



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Inexpensive Suzani Finds

For those of you on the lookout for vintage Suzani's to grace your home.....here's my find on Etsy. The SultanShop on Etsy has these lovely Suzanis and most of them are under 100 dollars! That is a pretty good price for these vintage and handcrafted fabrics!

Browse their collection here! 



I myself have not shopped here but I really like what I see. My project for this winter is to restore my Great Grandfather's vintage Shyrdak rug. You can read more about Shyrdak rugs here.

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Entertaining in Style

 Wow! That's the word that came to my mind when I saw this table layout. Its sophisticated yet simple. It has a look that has me completely inspired. I do like setting a nice table when I have a party. Of course, its never this fancy or pretty but I do try :) I am completely in love with the idea of using corks as a base for the dish......almost like a trivet! Very innovative don't you think? I could easily collect corks in large numbers.........we are all big wine drinkers in my family :)



Here's wishing you a great week ahead. See you around :)

Here is the rest of the layout....

If only my food looked as good as this :)

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Sunflowers at My Dream Canvas :)

I have no sunshine in my life but I have sunflowers :) We have had incessant rain, thunder and lighting. It kept me awake half the night!! My life is in a bit of turmoil at the moment (I shall spare you the details). However, when all else fails..... flowers sure calm me down :) I picked up half a dozen of these pretty sunflowers from Pike Place yesterday!



I hope you are enjoying your Friday? Have a wonderful weekend and keep on smiling :)

Images: My Home on a rainy morning!

A Feature : Rumaancrafts

I recently heard from Widad Mogral, a Bangalore based self taught independent jewelry artist. She designs jewelry using a method called wire wrapping. The wires are woven, twisted and hammered to create unique pieces of jewelry. Widad uses silver and semi precious stones in her pieces. She occasionally also uses brass and copper wires in her designs. 



Visit Rumaancrafts on Facebook to view the entire collection.

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Fabulous Finds: Maoiliosa On Etsy

My Fabulous Find for this week involves "pencils". Yes, I have been spending a lot of time shopping for school supplies :) However, these pencils are far too pretty for my kids! I would love to have them on my desk :) These handcrafted pencils are created by Melissa using beautiful Japanese washi paper and natural wood. 



Visit Maoiliosa on Etsy to see more of her functional and fabulous Japanese art! She ships world wide.

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