Two for joy, immense joy...

...wondering what I am talking about?<br /><br />Today I am sharing with you not one but two great spaces which have got imprinted on my mind ever since I saw them a couple of days ago. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1nLsHh6O0Gbea-ECq7N40SAQBJuD8Q1sZ2WqmXZIBmRgk8c6v5PdNi7xuJygcQlDAQHCNgwZtHLc_YZbnLQ0TAwh5VkEf-N-GMheoUFyG1nOAiWcJIHG3a3kt5cK2zMSnDAq8JppFHFYr/s1600-h/go7.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5143654869988113314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1nLsHh6O0Gbea-ECq7N40SAQBJuD8Q1sZ2WqmXZIBmRgk8c6v5PdNi7xuJygcQlDAQHCNgwZtHLc_YZbnLQ0TAwh5VkEf-N-GMheoUFyG1nOAiWcJIHG3a3kt5cK2zMSnDAq8JppFHFYr/s400/go7.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> The first on, is designer Jivi Sethi's ultra-stylish residence in Assagao in Goa.<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5143654238627920738" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaDtFDZ-JBUjaRPV-KD3IMqgZslHBepE8O4fkSWVqop6rZ3mMZzVFcAQXEYZi9-Hx6fjqujHjMb1O_kWr_3V7c_20W4dd-UI7UrFiy0UkSt8trEZhqgg0i1P8S6_d9NKujj0jIyaXsrslJ/s400/go3.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />Jivi Sethi's home which is featured in Vogue Magazine, this month is an eclectic blend of antique objets d'art with contemporary furniture. <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5143654225743018818" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDFXDg9jiKRmYRfjvmSh6lp1cV0QLUpvn_OPpq7LplY_Po030-MR7TT718YP0HVgULl_hVioGXB-U6QvTcrGmDtaHS9kFCbNacelbWamktzwVyc35Xwp3gkNWRlthGS5BK9K9Hz8tHYEeO/s400/go1.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />He has styled his home with loads of glass, mirrors & chandeliers. <em>I love the way he had brought in the old goan charm by using antique chandeliers, old wine bottles & loads of floral arrangements:-)<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5143654247217855346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioM8ypyQPX_B6PzMOPlWAUSY377jdNFS-g7x4VKx35_aj-VXrdcTq9G3P2UgCKhry80dTMaSjOnV_0P0SXf3KxkRSlfMTGPO3h6bqFgMtgGOkemmEKvcViyU4fKQMXGN0AC-ByB2YhNfZp/s400/go4.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></em>Look at the fusion of antique goan wooden cupboard with contemporary glass & lacquer coffee table designed by him:-)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtxy-ZVzwtH6zcm51xlomkLOXE_lOTYD6crSMeUd9b4uSlhuOCJkJMltCeRtKUxd0dRRzsOib9gKZWRb7wwbgcnSnt_Xsi1USKFUQLPHGohrFIn_2vSrE3xt6cc8rZEaBtVH0UpZAZtncH/s1600-h/go2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5143654234332953426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtxy-ZVzwtH6zcm51xlomkLOXE_lOTYD6crSMeUd9b4uSlhuOCJkJMltCeRtKUxd0dRRzsOib9gKZWRb7wwbgcnSnt_Xsi1USKFUQLPHGohrFIn_2vSrE3xt6cc8rZEaBtVH0UpZAZtncH/s400/go2.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> Flowers everywhere...*sigh* Love the way he floats the 'Parijat' flowers with the orange stalk upwards adding colour & texture to the arrangement<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5143654861398178706" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga5WqqNBS8aR6CqZWOQb6O08Y_KPgca1ryY62S52G7YT620lut-XMLkSvxqFhqJESJr8qD2KyiXey0iBCvkpf4QGH5CaewkMNRz80ZSZdaQLMiwwz1Wiwzf5y1gsP7IMCnwPoaO1gTFfbd/s400/go6.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />Another thing striking is the use of vibrant colours, his home is filled with art from his friends blending in with his own pieces of heirloom from his family home in Amritsar & Delhi.<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5143654251512822658" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH304qzlISwT2ec_gHKBsWROPMKR9mTqy0Ln2-VmvD62Lm1d3zVXEIziUvBrwDhOTDkhZRsN2jhc5WFSzOcCUkGnD9CODrWXdOflgJ84BMMchk3maKrucU0_jHyKD_T_k_AsVzlXiC-pbW/s400/go5.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />There is something fun, colourful, vibrant & eclectic in this space which reflects the personality of this very creative & stylish designer. <div><div><br /><div>From the a vibrant home to the placid backwaters of Kerala....<br /></div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5143662016813693922" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2Dl2-ZIskdv9SbE7UiUMA9Y3OIj-tDxzibWcx83vR_8mXF0WHTm17trqg5gElL9dRkRuLGhc86XCdukGCDcR9rGWtp6NJOvCMk82OEYa7SnF_oQyfHc_eVFwTGeDLhzUuLjkiW51cJI9a/s400/k4.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />Join me in gliding along the backwaters in a 'Kettuvallam' or the traditional Houseboat. Earlier these boats with coir and bamboo roofs were used as cargo boats but nowadays they are used as 2-3 room houseboats cruising along the Malabar coast. <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5143662008223759282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9UYPrwRfl6RtWBFzW-bxQKdq3c75knlqffbdoWTGa2w_wzVWCPjmAa7W7juBu0ikJFvQpBanobcYFemgXfM4nqdVQYqyACGZY7V1emmszW4isGyeIgx47Ri0aexhlw4BUXI1qMZhv2j3S/s400/k1.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />A passage along the side of the boat. The boat is lit by oil lamps in the night. You can see a traditional brass lock on the door.<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5143662008223759298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkuK48nwLsm0embBOL2WDDrdIoEXFleb_AT-x8cPnwkHcPMfc5g0CpxwobB-Ltq-oxFDMUO2BecVJLhOl5KXqHLqrJXC7U76ZBo5-meGcSrOvD2frXMhKWXx8UelzsEtJw50kps-G3BVvZ/s400/k2.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />A small deck at the tail of the boat from where one can watch the magical sunsets in the backwaters.<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5143662016813693906" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz_hIQUOCaevYfMHeAtynHP0yvHwIsXQeT9KhePyXiieBfhCBoWMXSS3s5Ok7RVDRgKTeeGrBEO57Ch5P3PvJn-9U9Qz_1WmmWVNkRhJXXoRFBlIvnXRO_6cqvgLrTeJNCVYl0IcQMNQ-O/s400/k3.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />The arches of the boat have been constructed with palm-leaf matting, woven into a bamboo frame and tied together with coir ropes <em>(very eco-friendly, I must add)</em><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5143662025403628530" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtldas5HWCq9w_QWDIMuwMRukfpZ8ZSKd0L7Pfp8V-cJMApgN-EanAgTa84Tor8gWnK-nf4Nsl1ErEezrumJkHWsoCINXDX0DlRW-LVnn7_MLVihMB0NgvGHeJ3Q81QLWNwvarnYSijT9g/s400/k5.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />Imagine sleeping under this romantic canopy and waking up to the gentle sound of the oars splashing the water.....<em>now that's a thought!<br /><br /></em>On that note, I take your leave for a couple of weeks. I am taking a 'Winter Break' and will be doing some travelling and practicing loads of photography:-)<br /><br />Meanwhile do check out <a href="http://freyclark.typepad.com/neece_clark_shop/">Neece Clark's</a> Shop Online. She has some amazing paintings up for sale for the holidays.<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5143666041198050306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicaaH4Ii64F_GL9fhFAPTMYdNyqV4n5zIdAqhyYvj03GwcMPdhZYZBIBZUnWyplsUYAS71ttnRMY107UoNBcWfhUvFnb9AOL9UDmhGj9-PRVzURtkWDXyMmhV35seq5le8dkJqbdCsaqoA/s400/neece.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />Will also be keeping my eyes open for fellow blogger <a href="http://anindiansummer-design.blogspot.com/">An Indian Summer's</a> Bazaar which is opening in January 2008.<br /><br />So do visit her too where she will be bringing to you '<em>...an eclectic mix of select Asian and Indian crafts and products of exquisite design and high quality.'<br /><br /><br /></em></div><div></div><div>Happy Holidays to all you lovely people!<br /><br /></div><div></div><div><em>( Images from Vogue India, Dec 2007 & Indian Interiors, Taschen)</em> </div></div>

Two for joy, immense joy...

...wondering what I am talking about?Today I am sharing with you not one but two great spaces which have got imprinted on my mind ever since I saw them a couple of days ago. The first on, is designer Jivi Sethi's ultra-stylish residence in Assagao in Goa.Jivi Sethi's home which is featured in Vogue…

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Pitch your tent...

...on the exotic desert sands of Rajasthan. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1yUigRPVGIjrgcAMdd3gL1fNYs-5AVg0bCThhh9ovoZKO902OeEfXABqgmMnjUSvb1SdFCmKl69h0yuIhVTaQwxZ2IwF86sMV6n92i6p1F7pO-Ws5B-7peIBuhz7GCmpbyP7M5dXhDIKU/s1600-h/m1.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5140405945650903666" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1yUigRPVGIjrgcAMdd3gL1fNYs-5AVg0bCThhh9ovoZKO902OeEfXABqgmMnjUSvb1SdFCmKl69h0yuIhVTaQwxZ2IwF86sMV6n92i6p1F7pO-Ws5B-7peIBuhz7GCmpbyP7M5dXhDIKU/s400/m1.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a>Soak in the local flavour sitting by the bonfire and listening to the folk songs or wake up to call of peacocks just outside your tents...<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOeOedjKU22JLhMnC5B7Q5ps0uNnVRtLNo6lgjbhfmRO1bOedNyzKeFfADFdmk-8JCm2YCZvSSHYeruRt5J1apkhyphenhyphenPK-otwdTOIZ2iA663kogvrsfU67wRdLClsQQ_moPMxkiyO729OWpZ/s1600-h/m2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5140405949945870978" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOeOedjKU22JLhMnC5B7Q5ps0uNnVRtLNo6lgjbhfmRO1bOedNyzKeFfADFdmk-8JCm2YCZvSSHYeruRt5J1apkhyphenhyphenPK-otwdTOIZ2iA663kogvrsfU67wRdLClsQQ_moPMxkiyO729OWpZ/s400/m2.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a>The concept of <a href="http://www.manvar.com/camp.htm">Manvar Desert Camp </a>dates back to the 17th century when Mughal Emperor Jehangir known for his luxurious lifestyle used to set up royal tents with all the amenities during their hunting trips. <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5140416485500648130" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL9KRIqvWpu6JHqMaKkg1zrTADHYb0ie0KxxdQaSY2LBDc_VH4_-1X7GHRTms9NpMA_nY0BhWxOZJAQqL4bhhlKqT-r8FSDbfZLQ4Ic38eLYJpp_un2IMzV8hF9PnZ1aiOwLl27NrVwkCD/s400/m6.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />Manvar Desert Camp has 30 tents arranged in a semi circle around a central 'durbar' hall. <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5140421665231207122" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDYszOu02dy6U4p5_Q5kVWZCZ8LYKuaek1-A6mDheSnG9gcLBY6KEx6HLkgHmREwFuHKUrlLXpMbXH8BemduMuUS9wpjT5HlWsh-ApNCho_DVaDqqwdstqr1oyn3cTh2UIGXQUsxp2cVgV/s400/m5.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />The central dining area from where stunning sunrises & sunsets can be seen.<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5140405949945870994" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheroQaho3zNkCw-QJNrar78NHsG0YroQRhdy_MUOlS3gDc_Ur44KUa-YHMQ4IR9zPl2iaiSXPSsiDNFP_izQyo0gaeRwsqF35P7I47hqlEkhIq9MNvpnrWgDd_5JxdaNSr5hik5o6s3nG7/s400/m3.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />The interiors of the tents are extremely luxurious with custom designed block print motifs & large teak wood beds. Huge windows with pull up flaps allow the fresh desert breeze to come in and nets to keep insects out:-)<br /><br /><br />Live like royalty from the bygone era. Spend some amazing time under the starlit skies of Rajasthan in Manvar Desert Camp.<br /><br /><br /><em>( images from manvar.com)</em>

Pitch your tent...

...on the exotic desert sands of Rajasthan. Soak in the local flavour sitting by the bonfire and listening to the folk songs or wake up to call of peacocks just outside your tents...The concept of Manvar Desert Camp dates back to the 17th century when Mughal Emperor Jehangir known for his luxurious …

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Villa Balquisse

<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5134862835064894562" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1Uq6IVbz3-sr9D0ZdnNj_D2CWRqDP1PIAyxCO1GcTGUYom_okFJ-eOWxJKVhiJLoMm-hgs7grKg6mvlPDQgPLB3dm9mjA5hsBxl4kiEVaI911jED3TkuwcstpCn7aNPTxR2abC9DxhoHG/s400/bal5.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />My International pick today is from one of the most exotic places~ <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bali">Bali</a>.<br /><a href="http://www.balquisse.com/"><strong>Villa Balquisse</strong>-</a> a tropical retreat set between coconut groves & mangroves in <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimbaran">Jimbaran</a>. The retreat has old Balinese Villas that have been restored and decorated in an eclectic style. <div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5135112089196950818" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsA6jJmtAznWMHcE1-j4kU0YbC2Out340X5MJPtwgM4yhByoYJhnKfX0Aq5KS3phYGp7JwZ4JrsGQE1EDYhxxsDy1xH-WeKeObT5np8SaClzt56h0XxRqHoj15J1-0M8iEmvjx0VHht_Ma/s400/bal6.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></div><div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5134867688377939090" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1t_BQ9kW_71bfZinhPtyeI3fv6aGLQ82W89rr7bMWhZ63fsI-l8ADDHnJ8Vl60d8FRsWmL5YBOQpl-Vv6lPJL0X9aRA8hpfsSELV_-W7mzWVQvZKuypYwUAGnETW9UHjm22te-dgZoO_M/s400/bal7.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />The interior designer's latest travel ifluence her designs- you'll find exquisite cushions & bed linen created from Java silks & Jaipuri sari's.<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5134869152961787090" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCfDHrfqi_VdREEeDN0ezt3bA5dNdwcUVFdNuRd2m96CTWclryGajZHX5FHbP0AT69VK8Uquk6OSf-_qv5e_M8YuWrYuo8NKkSID_t3fCdaZNQZZglvhF5VwVp1GwCYleKx3-72Xv_JggZ/s400/bal11.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />You can relax by the emerald swimming pool made out of natural stone or walk down to the beach which is only a 300 meters away:-) <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5134867684082971778" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaxZ8dkD-QKA56YzP3uRXC094K6Z8pY0wDyshIAe5oks0jxJpTv-wSvgh4Ivk3ie3VOL61Gp6I4hM8gC5bkdShvuVHN5PXHIIA9tIHqesqcGftGWLxqxhQi0ku0rnBP-rwMbCanWGGTNt3/s400/bal2.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5134867692672906402" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkn5tNMjhcduEvSTKqMFFS992RewF-xoOBCtb1z2KX68FwY6qoLd59J3_LjsQGgYV1JNGh03eCFAHpKYcnOiUcz11Z3-N2k9iz_-IUKwddEirGwLzvajqq_QjbwYghhaYeFrE_3hX1ci8A/s400/bal8.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />Enjoy a sumptuous dinner made by their Chef under the twinkling stars...<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5135112102081852722" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_7VYCFVd-WrBIhyphenhyphenj81a3ge6oZK1zDVntynQQeoo8eLKP4vNGl-jM4uhB7Gdbma2I5pKN1kEQZRKl626XIFGST1zCV7xUktAgnDD1G_wzFikDLY1RACuiiDfklbN3R-d9dXQBMh3LSrLn_/s400/bal15.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />Each Villa is decorated in a unique style.<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5134869191616492770" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiatjzMflVxc-5hy_qyLkA39qQWhHZrz_JhV9_HnZwlRjd1Ge1f3PQLvWkmHkyi8UtmjSKbPvCpfPlnq__CDgfvevxRgvi1Xqk5QYeoXh6iKB_BDWiH362eVg38ttrCQQZ12HDo3RPVl6t8/s400/bal12.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />They have 3 bedroom, 4 bedroom, 5-bedroom & a 9-bedroom villa! So take your pick, enjoy a great mediterranean style holiday with family and friends...<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5134869208796362002" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_MNn5h6BG5SsXbJwN6ue2-LTjxB2cK8nZ5-IdD1HNW1JuS2Zcj0xRxHEW0SA_7hU97Jyatqe6ntknSIgUQm7bePrj1cwwkc59UPtbO0X3z_cYCPMq1rmW4BFgmGlOwt1kHvJ9y93SdfB_/s400/bal16.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />Exotic flowers displayed in unique artifacts handpicked by the owner. You can buy some of the furniture & lamps from their online store <a href="http://www.balquisseliving.com/index.php"><strong>Villa Balquisse Living</strong></a><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5134869195911460082" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ2BbgZ9DlqvMredieA7zlIUXyu1ZHWzOGbUq9NW5FJlcZroelt2ZfpH6MxedMxSphEub8z6jfbcgEBTr5UzKWUmHJWFPXy65Sg1p39-KeCY89eL-J-QoerkzpwAUOh3wVfuR3cGIZiXu3/s400/bal13.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />Absolutely love the cream canopy drapes & simple rustic furniture.<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5134869200206427394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzhBxdY4ACTwujG9b8uAUs2MIONn8Ui0JrfQxH4l17MvThYZnF5KY_OF3zo1EeyB8wPCxoFfs1XOGt80O8iSi86X2TxVazs8oxBufjr5OiU5j0677j4zbgVVlUZvQrvwldTJEgYqiF1rBe/s400/bal14.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5134867696967873714" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmwJuJYC3RP-Zi6fERH3O9Z8-HFtxMTfV_8xl03pa4Z7y2eQNkMupmB3YcQ2sZ6aXdIZv-Udf0YA-seJZ2KBEVv0yOdgK7tjFAzIOVK73oYLpSwi07fX-KQk9TZPe4-vU4N-cMAd-OCdqb/s400/bal9.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5134867701262841026" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMIp_DQwuAfLd4w1TxF5RwXJrAPhpsScjMoSCToNhRwuXoa_KqzeYNr0nsKTogNwfuUM48pMNbCIsaYmscerMRQPm9Ds4ql7cmTnIfGX0IZ5VSrqd5osFzu4NrvQPMnX0kSbaDZ9g_elFH/s400/bal10.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />Soak in the Balinese hospitality, the great attention to detail, de-stress with some amazing massages & enjoy the heavenly food prepared by the Chef.<br /><br /><em>(images from Villa Balquisse)</em></div>

Villa Balquisse

My International pick today is from one of the most exotic places~ Bali.Villa Balquisse- a tropical retreat set between coconut groves & mangroves in Jimbaran. The retreat has old Balinese Villas that have been restored and decorated in an eclectic style. The interior designer's latest travel ifluen…

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Happy Diwali!

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiACe5wMCcAa17NC0KN_cT_fscyV9RmHfiWvHHfSCu3POAA6ff4vEcp0O_jzBGhY-U9lxYd-eFsJKupZXgnFjEwbm9-8woQqpkIfD6rroc4IvMnjqSsphnFI6AFC_qG4ZHfmHc1UKabr2yq/s1600-h/diw.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5130455285720378402" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiACe5wMCcAa17NC0KN_cT_fscyV9RmHfiWvHHfSCu3POAA6ff4vEcp0O_jzBGhY-U9lxYd-eFsJKupZXgnFjEwbm9-8woQqpkIfD6rroc4IvMnjqSsphnFI6AFC_qG4ZHfmHc1UKabr2yq/s400/diw.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a>Wishing all you lovely blogger friends a very happy and bright<strong> </strong><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diwali"><strong>Diwali</strong></a>! The <strong>'Festival of Light'</strong> where the lights or lamps signify victory of good over the evil within every human being.<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5130454972187765778" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaDVCThl_Z3M5xe5Zy0xfaXhzMc8FIUHBIA_usoo887Lqv7nGE6eIyvsYHvzXkRInCVBPlgp46nDyQ-tZnASmov-JQaIcu4-HukPGNsFvL0dwRXZtEhrCrJmy1WOHAfQokEC3XrEvnS-L4/s400/diw9.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />Sorry for the late post, have just about found some quiet time to sit down and assimilate all the festivity around me:-) Today I am going to share the festivities in our home....Welcome!<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5130453524783786946" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHb0mwKt-0RTbnouyAI-icYJEN8YmHY3cOfpE5zfNavvYCZBlW6c0l2WRAKvyfPEIoT3Twl-zQEIzN9mxtdCiPK8Jv2pWREd9-ODW8_S8_33xRfrfjgTQM-2FHY04eRfzXBTOsK9M4F3u0/s400/diw4.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />A simple <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rangoli"><strong>rangoli </strong></a>made with white poster colours greet you at our doorstep. My favourite Frangipani flowers in terracotta bowl.<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5130453666517707730" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkf1oNEqmTbsVsK3Utc0acbAJ9s_LMfGPERUDv1tWjZ14UOemRYbFcFqo_pMopPIdyWj1Gh7lQPtA2L9HMvHlCjMoWOjC1PwzKnweePzQQvPsexXEfq9FV68NgXdKyEcMmRq0DsLwgJKXN/s400/diw5.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />Traditional brass peacock lamps at the entrance.<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5130453997230189538" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisH3B0Ffazm_SuhXkSbh3jLEnfelJrmNIu4SfztOw2Qy6QyfreA322KDDhI5G2slUw9JXsW8nCwMM2FNREPf1XzJdChy1GcUf02PKxnrTUWjv-CnmCNkYmhWoA2A8vo6iNiCaN3JuNhPDz/s400/diw6.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />Tealight candles in 'Chai' glasses add light and festivity to our dining table which is dressed in it's colourful best;-) Also seen here are some traditional Indian Sweets.<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5130454190503717874" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiI_TMhZPjXhgpO750SyZdS-tQ2pAdl-l_h_loyaqOYPQzn2W572hu5o99yCYacFwR7fp39kbrENMVuM-Z00PPjVe6BvputpzraXJqwXsDDx_aT-Hpmjp6mwXI0W5nczUxl5eqwcvX9Gzi/s400/diw7.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />Flowers & candles...what more can you ask for:-)<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5130454461086657538" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQGoQnwZAo8UC6u5C8Eg5mz6P0TWaIIETY1083c16wA6VBQt9h2LezL6prEiHHIPxm-3xl61iM5Be3vF2L2G9gssRRr0MWP8tZo40m5ofsGY1zcrmpGhLoEFosm9jRXot03cPMHRkYZBJa/s400/diw8.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /><br />Waiting to burst some sparkly fire crackers with my family:-)<br /><br />Happy Diwali and thanks for all the encouragement, suggestions, appreciations and love that all of you have shown me during the last couple of days.<br /><br />Thanks Everyone!!! Have a great Diwali!

Happy Diwali!

Wishing all you lovely blogger friends a very happy and bright Diwali! The 'Festival of Light' where the lights or lamps signify victory of good over the evil within every human being.Sorry for the late post, have just about found some quiet time to sit down and assimilate all the festivity around m…

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Diwali Ki Shubhkamnayen: 7.11.2007

<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dhanteras">Dhanteras</a> is celebrated on the first day of the five day Diwali celebrations. <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5129945548258035730" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjEdPtRz5W16ljOOxqnpqTZAKM_saiYTPFn8FhcNC24HhkkMJ0GebW96HGlVugQaT5QwpjVBTg9H83wLlp58OG9BRv_Ihyphenhyphendi_jQYzibWBvCYFzNt8_eiwvbGdIdXKixUpzwze2ueU2jVPd/s400/diw3.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />This day Goddess Lakshmi- who is the Goddess of Wealth is worshipped for wealth & prosperity.<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5129945518193264642" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgayEQFHtpkti_cEqPLoMBAqI89EwRSeTd3i6p9dNqDU5JTJyZOpXCrUvBM0nSvmHsfmSp35OevVnkb13ImzhQxhy1j3BSASrUkc1pnsPHUTnEDXlKjj8QsNsdlqcgJ-OPjVknFudXHAh9C/s400/diw2.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />It is extremely auspicious to buy gold & jewellery today as it is believed to bring happiness, wealth and good luck:-)<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5129945496718428146" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihFaYphEJ4r9Gry_5AEhP3CLOXgRwmsjDweB9lAWiefX1Y44hAAT3NwQ3go4x53j6SVKmk8qGK-5s6cDnCBMxHVMsDQ7Ej9iBgoM-GCXBU59UtCm1-4Oi9xoJYm51nSV5RyPCuhJzAmlw9/s400/diw1.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />Here is a simple Dhanteras arrangement with faux gold coins <em>obviously:-)</em><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><em>(Images & ideas by Arch, feel free to get inspired and link to me but if you want to use my photographs for some other purpose please send me a mail)</em></span>

Diwali Ki Shubhkamnayen: 7.11.2007

Dhanteras is celebrated on the first day of the five day Diwali celebrations. This day Goddess Lakshmi- who is the Goddess of Wealth is worshipped for wealth & prosperity.It is extremely auspicious to buy gold & jewellery today as it is believed to bring happiness, wealth and good luck:-)Here is a s…

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Diwali Ki Shubhkamnayen: 6.11.2007

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-G0pCCxox2doIkiMxU8fiSn0LwlMHAUL6l1w-ZubwLkAZCgD68lgYK7WXASy5aLir85SKyPDQRtKGBIwmwNw9CIKUR4f75wuJhaY4aThw6k-ROWfNSL4uYx5i8wNDs1YVnLD1ZIqvAGAL/s1600-h/diwali16.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5129544660305594306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-G0pCCxox2doIkiMxU8fiSn0LwlMHAUL6l1w-ZubwLkAZCgD68lgYK7WXASy5aLir85SKyPDQRtKGBIwmwNw9CIKUR4f75wuJhaY4aThw6k-ROWfNSL4uYx5i8wNDs1YVnLD1ZIqvAGAL/s400/diwali16.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> This has to be one of those impromtu ideas, which just strikes you when you are doing something as simple as making <strong><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Idli">Idlis</a></strong> for breakfast;-)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZYkINvxZpF04NzQ8d6Mnqabl9izUEm-jubsFidGZcKOtG_aucujskvnNNOhyJji_Q9Ymh7b4nUbzQDuFPOrMfktIgIGFCkwvnMruINo5fthJCr5UAy7-Y9BePtTDdUvJwCHmrR2AwrMZh/s1600-h/diwali17.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5129544668895528914" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZYkINvxZpF04NzQ8d6Mnqabl9izUEm-jubsFidGZcKOtG_aucujskvnNNOhyJji_Q9Ymh7b4nUbzQDuFPOrMfktIgIGFCkwvnMruINo5fthJCr5UAy7-Y9BePtTDdUvJwCHmrR2AwrMZh/s400/diwali17.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a>Serve traditional Indian sweets in one plate of an Idli mould, dry fruits in the other and light oil diyas in the mini-cocktail Idli mould:-)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWB_7OZsXWS2dSLUDN_mafGmFTR4Ao9X-3cHpevCtqh7YglzuRLiI6oXushmlotJkUpYDoEBERb2JzVM9zubx4zL6oIVn6KeSSDH4W2Y45ipA_cCOVFbTRKPxB9rp09dXBxcX571ey5AT3/s1600-h/diwali18.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5129544677485463522" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWB_7OZsXWS2dSLUDN_mafGmFTR4Ao9X-3cHpevCtqh7YglzuRLiI6oXushmlotJkUpYDoEBERb2JzVM9zubx4zL6oIVn6KeSSDH4W2Y45ipA_cCOVFbTRKPxB9rp09dXBxcX571ey5AT3/s400/diwali18.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> You have a simple, instant Diwali Decoration ready!<br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><em>(Images & ideas by Arch, feel free to get inspired and link to me but if you want to use my photographs for some other purpose please send me a mail)</em></span>

Diwali Ki Shubhkamnayen: 6.11.2007

This has to be one of those impromtu ideas, which just strikes you when you are doing something as simple as making Idlis for breakfast;-)Serve traditional Indian sweets in one plate of an Idli mould, dry fruits in the other and light oil diyas in the mini-cocktail Idli mould:-) You have a simple, …

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Diwali Ki Shubhkamnayen: 5.11.2007

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO5LdT0u3X9EdP1zblz1dzyiX3g3V2n1JWPm429f8ylScub0eHbadaYc1qp-Je_pQv73KUHAIvRhEvg-m0ODn7iV1VRD7mSI5TY9elYQTR-0vptCXM0Zn-sD_BTFv54Ccg_svt7ON2IMRI/s1600-h/diwali15.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5129171410467702690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO5LdT0u3X9EdP1zblz1dzyiX3g3V2n1JWPm429f8ylScub0eHbadaYc1qp-Je_pQv73KUHAIvRhEvg-m0ODn7iV1VRD7mSI5TY9elYQTR-0vptCXM0Zn-sD_BTFv54Ccg_svt7ON2IMRI/s400/diwali15.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> This is an out & out traditional arrangement. Beautiful green beetle leaves arranged in a circular fashion with festive, cheery yellow marigolds and pink buds giving it that colourful contrast.<br /><br />In the center is a mini traditional Kerala lamp lit with wicks dipped in oil. Shiny brass diyas complete the outer circle with their festive brightness:-)<br /><br /><br /><em><span style="font-size:85%;">(Images & ideas by Arch, feel free to get inspired and link to me but if you want to use my photographs for some other purpose please send me a mail)</span></em>

Diwali Ki Shubhkamnayen: 5.11.2007

This is an out & out traditional arrangement. Beautiful green beetle leaves arranged in a circular fashion with festive, cheery yellow marigolds and pink buds giving it that colourful contrast.In the center is a mini traditional Kerala lamp lit with wicks dipped in oil. Shiny brass diyas complete t…

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Diwali Ki Shubhkamnayen: 4.11.2007

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2gcZzrzk1Sd60afAKkHUFsmLpFz9h8Ie5niiDLewI2673Y91DkIBA5cwhfAZwWiMjR62ZDd4CHGEUppDpYifQPnGC0AkOhOmcvesYglt5V7obYpQCnoNTsDma4VAWsqgdBZrq5vLrnqRa/s1600-h/diwali12.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5128811273164965778" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2gcZzrzk1Sd60afAKkHUFsmLpFz9h8Ie5niiDLewI2673Y91DkIBA5cwhfAZwWiMjR62ZDd4CHGEUppDpYifQPnGC0AkOhOmcvesYglt5V7obYpQCnoNTsDma4VAWsqgdBZrq5vLrnqRa/s400/diwali12.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a>I am very excited about this decorating idea, since this doesn't fall into the 'traditional' slot yet it has interesting traditional elements in it:-)<br /><br />Antique ceramic Japanese tiles from <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chettinad">Chettinad</a>, look at the interpretation of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goddess_Lakshmi">Goddess Lakshmi</a>!<br />I completely adore the blue & pink combination. Arrange on your table, float some pink gerberas or lotus if you can get them in glass bowls. <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5128801141337114482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvqPJWm1-K-iZjSyD8TWNpkSUiwlzPumULEjy92tvmC2zQBh9bjp6m3oAF3c7L3LRs5tsxwhwoPfQpAVDr8kzol5S3JYh9XDqkLyDWvwGkvzscnIlOXiVtSKsEAsRg7S4rTuKin3V-M9Zn/s400/diwali13.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />I have used simple kerosene lamps to add that white glow to the arrangement and I don't have to worry about it blowing off!<br /><div><p></p><br /><p><em><span style="font-size:85%;">(Images & ideas by Arch, feel free to get inspired and link to me but if you want to use my photographs for some other purpose please send me a mail.)</span></em> </p></div>

Diwali Ki Shubhkamnayen: 4.11.2007

I am very excited about this decorating idea, since this doesn't fall into the 'traditional' slot yet it has interesting traditional elements in it:-)Antique ceramic Japanese tiles from Chettinad, look at the interpretation of Goddess Lakshmi!I completely adore the blue & pink combination. Arrange o…

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Diwali Ki Shubhkamnayen: 3.11.2007

Rustic. Simple. Divine.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDWst3nj-QasrckIJOb64cJxuL6PJ29RBZOkaEwyiQMIdoUTtX3a21ikSJnmE02tr9bRunz2EY2_aGtedMRZ8cvgcGRbmjGbSrbLQTw9ViC_afb9lHxzWiiq0xcrMXce23k_va5X4uTUNq/s1600-h/diwal8.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5128425640936359682" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDWst3nj-QasrckIJOb64cJxuL6PJ29RBZOkaEwyiQMIdoUTtX3a21ikSJnmE02tr9bRunz2EY2_aGtedMRZ8cvgcGRbmjGbSrbLQTw9ViC_afb9lHxzWiiq0xcrMXce23k_va5X4uTUNq/s400/diwal8.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a>I love the simplicity in this style of decorating. Beauty carved in stone. Pluck flowers from your garden, scatter it all around. Float them in stone diyas ( let your creativity flow:-)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-94i8EOhLytY5n0mgNeyBsp4UGjqcnTfui1b_mb_iUgqMD0KzJ7KA8qGIbjVNIUzErau_wkS95MQ-ebFWD4vKGwnWTbfLgQyjkWAoorAmqLU8395qUxuo0v08flR9eOf4bkIEzVCWL_EF/s1600-h/diwali9.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5128425649526294290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-94i8EOhLytY5n0mgNeyBsp4UGjqcnTfui1b_mb_iUgqMD0KzJ7KA8qGIbjVNIUzErau_wkS95MQ-ebFWD4vKGwnWTbfLgQyjkWAoorAmqLU8395qUxuo0v08flR9eOf4bkIEzVCWL_EF/s400/diwali9.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a>Put some pebbles in the diya before lighting them. Add a dash of colour with 'Kum-Kum' or Vermillion and you have a simple yet beautiful decoration ready.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6FQu_RcQTGPHdMTh5NYbNB-1WXkpX6JxUvTG7c_f0oXOlCbdm8Ciu_jgCkxzCryyCxqp3sCh4XC6i7Wi14Z42I-s2BKMmreyJiwRrpFbfr3W-aq4VqV_ktYoZRfS6hNLqWCxHbcNdEdt7/s1600-h/diwal8.jpg"></a><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5128425911519299378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBLxXOk9jkskkYCyg_nt7dqKv9yk0-RPfP2v0iPAVfP_ZB8l5dA9-b4XcYCkEfTT90_-uwg-qm0ilMLZi7Y9rlziXGLF7vktoI7tPJXWB2odyLXqHPDqPLuADDMqH_atpb1-tGp136qUvB/s400/diwali11.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />I float flowers in just about any thing;-) So this was a natural choice, flowers in diyas for beauty & festivity!<br /><br /></div><div></div><div><em><span style="font-size:85%;">(Images & ideas by Arch, feel free to get inspired and link to me but if you want to use my photographs for some other purpose please send me a mail.)</span></em></div>

Diwali Ki Shubhkamnayen: 3.11.2007

Rustic. Simple. Divine.I love the simplicity in this style of decorating. Beauty carved in stone. Pluck flowers from your garden, scatter it all around. Float them in stone diyas ( let your creativity flow:-)Put some pebbles in the diya before lighting them. Add a dash of colour with 'Kum-Kum' or Ve…

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