Don't Take Your Decor Too Seriously :)

I have a question for you! Do you take your decor too seriously? Do you want everything to be picture perfect and elegant? I have to admit that I like to keep a neat, clean, and pretty home. However, I also want the home to feel lived in. I want to come back home after a long day and plop myself in my favorite chair :) I also want to surround myself with things that are comfortable and make me feel loved. My home should always have a warmth and coziness, because this where I see my family nurture and grow.  My home is where memories are created, everyday!!



I have seen a lot of lovely homes in person and online in my five years of blogging. I love the homes that have a character and tell the story of the people who live there. Then there are those homes that seem to be" trying to hard" I am not sure if I can explain this well, but I shall try :) There are also homes that suffer from an overdose of decor.  It's decor to the point of clutter.  The artwork and prints on the wall, while stunning, are simply too many. It is like walking into a museum and not a home :)  Patterns everywhere seem to collide and simply stress me out! 



I know this is my personal opinion and I am not commenting on any one style in particular! We all have the right to decorate our homes in our unique way without caring about what people think :)



Over the years, I have realized that I don't want to take my decor too seriously!! I want to relax and enjoy the experience :) A house turns into a home because of the people who live in it. It could take days, months, or years to turn a home into a haven. This process should ideally be effortless, but for that to happen, you need to have fun :)



This is a corner of my home, which is my fun space. I add color to it when I feel like it.  A happy thought, a few flowers, lovely memories from my travels, and thoughtful gifts are what make it special! It follows no trend :)



Do you have fun decorating or do you sometimes think its too much work ? Do you have a happy corner? I would love to know?

Images: My Dream Canvas

Korakia Pensione

The Korakia Pensione in Palm Springs is my idea of a perfect holiday. It is also the perfect setting for a wedding. I spotted these stunning pictures in the wedding layer blog 100 Layer Cake!



You can view more pictures here and daydream like I have since I spotted these images :)

Photographs by Gary Ashley of The Wedding Artists Collective  for 100 Layer Cake.

Weave Your Memories Into Your Decor

A great way to personalize your home is to weave your memories into your decor. Intrigued??  I will elaborate what I mean! Off late, I have loved visiting homes that are a reflection of their owners. These home owners are not afraid to" get personal". I believe that your decor can fall flat if it does not tell a story.



I have always wanted my home to speak of my personal style. This year, I have literally decided to spell it out :)  A beautiful way to tell a story is to create a "heritage display."  Collect old photographs and letters of your family and creatively display them around your home. I have diligently been rummaging through closets and albums in my parents' home in Delhi. As a result, I have managed to bring back some lovely heirlooms and photographs to Seattle! 



The photographs below are very personal and significant. The lady on the left is my maternal Grandmother (Nani) and her the lady on the right is her sister (Mausi Nani), my Great aunt. In their later years, they both lived with us in my parents home. My Nani was my room mate for years :) They were both incredible women and a great influence in my life. While, I do have a lot of pictures of them, I recently found their wedding pictures. You can imagine my excitement. I love the drama, the clothes, and the romance these pictures exude! This weekend I found the perfect vintage styles frames for these photographs. 



These are not necessarily designer decor finds that come with a hefty price tag. However, these are perhaps the best decor additions to my home!! Another important thing to consider is not only what you display, but also how you display it. I took my time finding these perfect frames and I am very happy with the result :) While, photographs are the obvious choice to personalize your home, its still fun to get creative with it :) For me personally, photographs in my home and not just vacation pictures but tell a story about our roots. I believe that my kids will benefit from it.



My home brings me joy and I wish the same for you. I hope your home is a place where you enjoy living with your memories....... and look forward to creating new ones!!


I would love to hear your thoughts on weaving your memories into your decor? 

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Holiday Entertaining!

Its the 11th of December and Christmas is a few days away. I am sure many of you have holiday entertaining on your mind!! This country Christmas decor featured on Homelife recently caught my eye! The vintage decorations and natural linens look so elegant. Do you like it as much as I do???

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A Basket Full of Books

It has been busy on the home front these past few days. Hubby and daughter have both been sick and are at home. We are in a deep freeze with icy cold days and foggy mornings. I am going a bit crazy juggling errands, volunteering at my son's school, getting physiotherapy for my shoulder and playing nurse!! I know  is going to get better, but for now things are a wee bit crazy at the MDC Casa :)




Its days like these when I want to retreat into a corner with a cup of tea and a good book!  Its not going to happen for me, but I like the thought of it :) This basket full of books looks tempting and so perfect!



What a lovely way to display books, don't you think?

 

 

 

I could spend an afternoon here with a good book!

 

 

 

 

I like the look of this room/ study. Very chic yet cosy and comfy at the same time :)

 

 

I hope you are enjoying your day wherever you are!





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