Calm...

Sunset at Cauvery Fishing Camp, Bheemeshwari.

Have loads to share with you all...
Wait for me while I drag my thoughts back from our very relaxing and close to nature trip.

Meanwhile do check out my Flickr for uploads from the trip:-)

Enjoy the beauty...

...of various flowers in form of exotic rooms named Champa, Crossandra, Marigold, Hibiscus, Lotus, Jasmine & Ixora in Presa di Goa a beautiful country house located in Nagoa decorated in an Indo-Portuguese colonial style.Amazing decor in 'Champa' Check out the antique four-poster bed in 'Crossandra' 'Marigold' has to be my favourite room, especially love the Victorian style settee or is it 'Lotus'??

or 'Hibiscus' with it's rust walls...

or Jasmine...

or Ixora...I really can't make up my mind. Can you?

Arts & Crafts of India # 6: Pipli Applique Work

Pipli Applique & Patchwork from Orissa is a traditional handicraft in which colourful patches of fabric cut in the form of decorative motifs and animals are super imposed on other contrasting fabrics and sewn in.Absolutely love these vibrant giant umbrellas which are usually made during the festive occasion of the 'Rath Jatra' or Festival of Chariot in Puri.
These can be used as beach umbrellas or parasols in your balconies & gardens.

Love the interesting patchwork with mirrors.Bring in some Pipli Work into your homes in the form of wall hangings, cushion covers and these amazing lampshades.

Can almost visualised these lampshades brightening up an outdoor party with their colourful hues...

( images from kraftmenz.com, dristeehaat.com)