paint your prayers...

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div>This post is largely inspired by <b><a href="http://blogdelanine.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #336666;">Geninne Zlatkis</span></a></b>, one of my earliest flickr and blogging friends. She is an extremely talented lady, who illustrates, draws, sketches, paints, carves stamps, crafts, cooks, home schools and also <b><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/geninne/sets/72157594533771018/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #336666;">paints on pebbles</span></a></b>!</div><div><br /><div>Yes, in her beautiful homes in Mexico <i>(designed by her architect husband)</i> one of the ways in which she adds cheer and beauty is by painting natural motifs on collected pebbles, an interest that I share with her:-)</div><div>I always bring back pebbles and stones from our various travels.</div><img alt="" border="0" height="466" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511811940932601954" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZcZ4CD1BnaI6Pd-YQ594v0ep3mgEoxnWVxxRO_oyej3GtPzOnqPYT_9ufrUm4uNBDlGkNxm7tNrC7SkR8zSqszPpJev1ikw1tTFFAt1GXb6Wioe1H5DzWrK5_URoM7FhE3nDDweZRFE8/s640/ko1.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: left;" width="640" /><br /><div>I was inspired to try my hand in painting those lovely pebbles. I gave it an <i><b>Indian twist</b> </i>by painting the traditional <b><i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kolam">'Kolam'</a></i></b> or painted prayers...</div><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511811952767467186" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9rhfajnAKn_KcHRRUoGiD4fqekh93Lj-CsNTBELeSpgUW_OBBvKes2HlDy1simwFohHq7KNDDnHzo2k3cObGFRks0-Ko7PN5CAlox5VP-7VRlDG_5ssLeMBt0I0-fv5Dg9jf69uLtF-o/s640/ko3.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: left;" width="454" /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Tiny Lord Krishna's feet, for <b><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krishna_Janmashtami">Janmashtami...</a></b></div><img alt="" border="0" height="426" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511811945759789410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivM-OaLMXC2ZPIF2HsMVxFbobPxlwo2cJA0Se6iJp8X5DXMVyNrOMlzMTz6KWIREe8k7Sl6EA8eMjWzreIASP9-Gh4BYr4jxbQmKvr4s3YD4zjUcj8DwMAcO3PThxJUd1wIpKdBSzAxOE/s640/ko2.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: left;" width="640" /><img alt="" border="0" height="616" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511814021153299890" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXDZtcEKne86PRgBgFAcyED5evIETEFpWwWEvOKLSqz9DVm1OqMR3oDZ4rYSBlcfb0Jsze33Uisjg-7LAgyZnKH5giPVay_0KFvl1aRWsWg1EIz6GMERV5PA2vla-rHWYwKoQuVMLHXn0/s640/ko6.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: left;" width="640" /><br /><div><div style="text-align: left;">Some painted prayers give company to my succulents....</div><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511811955729791954" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-roAzZcxr6eqBy0_Tk-eiguyOKgg-lKLcAeyV18F943TGwkTkeAWs8ITcrgdiOlf8AjKyvFlpBT5WuRWn9kMKTFikYxMCObFXct5-J2FfIa3IgoyxHmFTAH8S4i1Fefyb2Vj6CJV6b8U/s640/ko4.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: left;" width="426" /><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511811963331820802" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGqLdGKafiuDaF6EXDDVx12dbH0gXUZnbLtUgQ6W1qn062s8nNpdojm288MXja1XZqwxkq5Mi6BRAaKkHMCgerjHSCXw73mLVlhFM0nMZigbc0RpkyN_TCTpr93gzaUOKXf_h4pa28SXE/s640/ko5.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: left;" width="417" /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline;">Why restrict yourself to just<i> <b>Kolams</b></i>, let your creativity flow~ Try <i><b><a href="http://www.indianetzone.com/49/alpana.htm">Alpanas</a></b></i>, Blockprint motifs or any symbol that holds a special meaning for you:-)</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline;">Do paint your prayers and see them answered in the form of cheerful corners in your home:-)</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">(images by Arch)</span></i></div></div></div>

paint your prayers...

This post is largely inspired by Geninne Zlatkis, one of my earliest flickr and blogging friends. She is an extremely talented lady, who illustrates, draws, sketches, paints, carves stamps, crafts, cooks, home schools and also paints on pebbles!Yes, in her beautiful homes in Mexico (designed by her …

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Happy White Wednesday

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfD__TsomZPqRgPHogoKw1cKvZIgmilW0AP_RgUIU5bDyTNeRpZzP1ZNUa2_O0MttzNAt5pAL2YdKHs0fxVP7rhGIcT_4IJ2oKX9DH5Y9KxgwXWq18tkTrFdEis2g2Y44ZZbJuSyv0RJsl/s1600/texas+142.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511995791746013762" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfD__TsomZPqRgPHogoKw1cKvZIgmilW0AP_RgUIU5bDyTNeRpZzP1ZNUa2_O0MttzNAt5pAL2YdKHs0fxVP7rhGIcT_4IJ2oKX9DH5Y9KxgwXWq18tkTrFdEis2g2Y44ZZbJuSyv0RJsl/s400/texas+142.jpg" style="float: left; height: 300px; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 400px;" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div align="center"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511995575859060962" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXYDrzDbuUzeF4rt39DIM3BuPwnRrsy09tXhp249scFDFzw3d9PRqpaaDoJuKjchPDrLv_73tMJNgAgdzcYwcKMElxR4FlIEgR16YMFKDSEdo4xtV113uxiPBo0Fb7khgzARwZGsUnBYDi/s400/texas+136.jpg" style="float: left; font-size: 130%; height: 300px; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 400px;" />I Love Family Traditions and This is one of my favorites. This little White Bible.</div><div><div>My Mom carried this White Bible when she married my Dad.It was given to her by her Father on her wedding day .</div><div>I remember as a little girl looking at the pictures of my Parents Wedding and my Mom talking about the white Bible..</div><div>Here is a picture of them I adore I have it framed in our Living room.</div><div>Their wedding day was September 10 , 1955. My Mom was 19 my Dad was 27 and they were married 48 years until my Dad's passing 7 years ago. I am Blessed to have such wonderful Parents who Loved each other.</div><div>When I married my husband . I carried the same White Bible. My Mom and Dad gave it to me on my wedding day.</div><div>It is a Cherished Family treasure. It is put away for my daughter to carry when she is ready to walk down the Isle. We will give it to her on her wedding day.</div><div><br /><br /></div><div>Blessings</div><div><span style="font-size: 180%;">Pam</span></div><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div></div>

Happy White Wednesday

I Love Family Traditions and This is one of my favorites. This little White Bible.My Mom carried this White Bible when she married my Dad.It was given to her by her Father on her wedding day .I remember as a little girl looking at the pictures of my Parents Wedding and my Mom talking about the white…

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She is the Star

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqEF-D6VVrSwMZTe7xox1LGL4WLFu1o6AhVLkJQMCQh0RUSZK5IOwTv3gsZKll8t24BBkQeDOX6ISEwRQoIyHXvw2vqrSIplJzxPPWhsOhz9oe8UdWzdgMpYov_aPZcDAh0n_nRIZkBRGz/s1600/chandeleir.jpg"><span style="color:#333333;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510843325405905170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqEF-D6VVrSwMZTe7xox1LGL4WLFu1o6AhVLkJQMCQh0RUSZK5IOwTv3gsZKll8t24BBkQeDOX6ISEwRQoIyHXvw2vqrSIplJzxPPWhsOhz9oe8UdWzdgMpYov_aPZcDAh0n_nRIZkBRGz/s400/chandeleir.jpg" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" /></span></a><span style="color:#333333;"> I guess you could say that this chandelier in our dining room is on center stage, <em>She is the star</em></span> and she knows it.When I bought her I was so worried that she was not going to work with the room. She was not what I was looking for at all. To be honest I was looking at plain chandeliers with much less bling.But she was such a great buy $250 . She definitely stood out in the crowd of chandeliers for sale, so Home she came and she fits like a glove. She was even prettier than I remembered when I got her home and took her out of the box.I dressed her up with a few more crystals and of coarse some glitter stars to make her feel right at home.I am so glad I trusted my instincts and bought her. Our home would not be the same without her sparkle and glow.<br />I hope that you find treasures that make you smile when you walk in a room,<br />Blessings<br />xxoo<br /><span style="font-size:180%;">Pam</span>

She is the Star

I guess you could say that this chandelier in our dining room is on center stage, She is the star and she knows it.When I bought her I was so worried that she was not going to work with the room. She was not what I was looking for at all. To be honest I was looking at plain chandeliers with much le…

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Pastels and Whites Giveaway

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBv9oWp5UqMPowOIZSwZFzvPBO_7iRQcAeA1PkUVaIxIQAnSfr5VOMmfbEXwnGK7Ets7scIMqtpIoHz0fBCyg2Har_9ihYyLLKiUGVtUhR_ZnCdnimwUzWWHezAL2BnZAEd-4B_qWM0Myd/s1600/Rozmeen_Blog_Foto.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509038532676935378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBv9oWp5UqMPowOIZSwZFzvPBO_7iRQcAeA1PkUVaIxIQAnSfr5VOMmfbEXwnGK7Ets7scIMqtpIoHz0fBCyg2Har_9ihYyLLKiUGVtUhR_ZnCdnimwUzWWHezAL2BnZAEd-4B_qWM0Myd/s400/Rozmeen_Blog_Foto.jpg" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 173px" /></a><br /><div>This is my new favorite blog.</div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>I Love her header with the ballet slippers and the white flowers.</div><div>It is called Pastels and Whites. Simply gorgeous pictures and design.You will love her blog and</div><div>To Top it off she is having a really adorable giveaway.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAFPJod1xVisx5rrj8QxKYtutbRNp2jONIFTRv_mYOGjnF8SnEdWj1mDjqpnHvamhicZ1Vc6nmqOfUJXTI-x-dZAspZ-1P8fpcL9u60P3PBEtsD6E4uqaB6GCfA1bFIP_JCNmdCSPSverp/s1600/P8120132.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509037866625068946" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAFPJod1xVisx5rrj8QxKYtutbRNp2jONIFTRv_mYOGjnF8SnEdWj1mDjqpnHvamhicZ1Vc6nmqOfUJXTI-x-dZAspZ-1P8fpcL9u60P3PBEtsD6E4uqaB6GCfA1bFIP_JCNmdCSPSverp/s400/P8120132.JPG" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 299px" /></a> </div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>This basket filled with goodies.</div><div>Oh too cute.</div><div><a href="http://www.pastelsandwhites.blogspot.com/">http://www.pastelsandwhites.blogspot.com/</a></div><div>I t is so fun to find a new kindred spirit and a beautiful blog to adore.</div><div>Have a beautiful day</div><div>Blessings</div><div>xxoo</div><div><span style="font-size:180%;">Pam</span></div><div><br /><br /></div><div></div>

Pastels and Whites Giveaway

This is my new favorite blog.I Love her header with the ballet slippers and the white flowers.It is called Pastels and Whites. Simply gorgeous pictures and design.You will love her blog andTo Top it off she is having a really adorable giveaway. This basket filled with goodies.Oh too cute.http://www.…

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French Mustard Jar

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOU27U08HANGfvUolVfXtdJPNjuNeihafSFEjL9ogZSwMOpKosccNjZ3ywOuoBSW4CshWwTFTbLgcum6DlkTokNddq5w20eqiZqYe_Ktwec0FZmTLqwZGySL7JP_U25XTQJZkD4aTiqu2f/s1600/texas+121.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508628513578327298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOU27U08HANGfvUolVfXtdJPNjuNeihafSFEjL9ogZSwMOpKosccNjZ3ywOuoBSW4CshWwTFTbLgcum6DlkTokNddq5w20eqiZqYe_Ktwec0FZmTLqwZGySL7JP_U25XTQJZkD4aTiqu2f/s400/texas+121.jpg" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" /></a><br />This is one of the little treasures I bought in Texas last week.I decided to limit my purchases to things I could bring home with me on the plane. This was small enough to fit in my purse.<br />Isn't it adorable.<br />When we were in France a few years ago we were staying in a house close to Dijon.<br />We went mustard tasteing. It was so much fun. This little jar was on display in the mustard shop. I asked if I could buy it and was told NO. The hunt was on.<br />I love that I found it in Texas where my Daughter is in College.<br />A little treasure with 2 wonderful memories attached.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3QENqIV2Hz_7xHLKg096ZhyfvHTuCndnfqJyXq0IeUDyfvAnzvTDM1Wu-a4DKXoRp0gesKYLstdmNlxsf8g-YP-r8KFKaz_WvKSQwm6PSp8VP6guHIkJSC2nSuYGYM5RAi9jxQB0THy4a/s1600/Picture+001.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508625026873806946" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3QENqIV2Hz_7xHLKg096ZhyfvHTuCndnfqJyXq0IeUDyfvAnzvTDM1Wu-a4DKXoRp0gesKYLstdmNlxsf8g-YP-r8KFKaz_WvKSQwm6PSp8VP6guHIkJSC2nSuYGYM5RAi9jxQB0THy4a/s400/Picture+001.jpg" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" /></a><br />I am going to spend the day trying to figure out how to get the date and time off my new camera. Wish me luck.<br />Have a wonderful Monday<br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">xxoo</span><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">Pam<br /></span><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div>

French Mustard Jar

This is one of the little treasures I bought in Texas last week.I decided to limit my purchases to things I could bring home with me on the plane. This was small enough to fit in my purse.Isn't it adorable.When we were in France a few years ago we were staying in a house close to Dijon.We went musta…

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Hydrangeas and Coffee

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnt3x_Iqyv25RJoReRlIXX8ft15LAZGvsdDZInnuy-98el6E8qzGvjVdqjs0jitzEvdxfuLo7I6A_RNoV0tRS0ABzwEBNhZLTZaspSTVhLfxFlRe-upIPauF06Hk5tGyW9h2rDfeHLTiWD/s1600/hydrangea-flower-head.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507632258990487762" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnt3x_Iqyv25RJoReRlIXX8ft15LAZGvsdDZInnuy-98el6E8qzGvjVdqjs0jitzEvdxfuLo7I6A_RNoV0tRS0ABzwEBNhZLTZaspSTVhLfxFlRe-upIPauF06Hk5tGyW9h2rDfeHLTiWD/s400/hydrangea-flower-head.jpg" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 295px" /></a> I can't keep a secret .....<br />I was at the Nursery today buying some flowers for my garden when I overheard someone asking if coffee grounds were safe to use on hydrangeas?<br />WHAT?<br />My ears perked up and guess what??<br /><strong><em>Yes It is true</em></strong> you can use coffee grounds around your hydrangeas to help turn them from pink to blue.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBQ4UTBHxj9ApwUs7fFGLFTyfNSz6Qr9lh3N5GiOYWfUfVTdk40JHpk5ZjfnqaWshET5Y1la8Tu_Py7b02pPTY5mR7kvEr5ZVdA3Gcs7xRkNTBZaxCdF1h7eQNHVHc95euheznKBAyr_Mh/s1600/garden-hydrangeas-blue-sept08.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507632077876350418" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBQ4UTBHxj9ApwUs7fFGLFTyfNSz6Qr9lh3N5GiOYWfUfVTdk40JHpk5ZjfnqaWshET5Y1la8Tu_Py7b02pPTY5mR7kvEr5ZVdA3Gcs7xRkNTBZaxCdF1h7eQNHVHc95euheznKBAyr_Mh/s400/garden-hydrangeas-blue-sept08.jpg" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 373px" /></a><br />Something to do with the acid in the soil. I have always used nails too to change the color of the flowers but I forgot this year to put the nails in the ground.<br />I have huge pink blooms but I would love to get them blue like the blooms in Martha's Vineyard.<br />I also learned that coffee grounds are great for Roses too.<br />I will be drinking alot more coffee now that I know.<br /><br />Blessings<br />xxoo<br /><span style="font-size:180%;">Pam</span>

Hydrangeas and Coffee

I can't keep a secret .....I was at the Nursery today buying some flowers for my garden when I overheard someone asking if coffee grounds were safe to use on hydrangeas?WHAT?My ears perked up and guess what??Yes It is true you can use coffee grounds around your hydrangeas to help turn them from pin…

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Happy 16 Birthday

<span style="font-size: x-large;">Today is </span>our Sons 16th Birthday It is time to celebrate.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg67eR56l7LfP_r2wZeVrKwA9123V1fGQEaqlFjiACuujdHdrbNLR1UA2xOesR3BNCP2bgNTlzg2mBPL6ZP4Q8btAGgnvQVa2pjjEPL3nGk4BJaaCXXqTasistaavwgtrySzRtp8wp4fZkr/s1600/texas+004.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507153544135191378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg67eR56l7LfP_r2wZeVrKwA9123V1fGQEaqlFjiACuujdHdrbNLR1UA2xOesR3BNCP2bgNTlzg2mBPL6ZP4Q8btAGgnvQVa2pjjEPL3nGk4BJaaCXXqTasistaavwgtrySzRtp8wp4fZkr/s400/texas+004.jpg" style="float: left; height: 300px; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 400px;" /></a><br />Here is Jackson playing baseball at Petco Park with his High School Varsity Baseball team his sophomore year.He is the 4th from the left.What a thrill to watch him play at Petco Park. They won 10 to 4.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiiThOLmyZ-rM4Yg9SmxY2LAkI1-HwMttoaXnWLkb0MTDitrQA8lW1J02X2pWS42tbzjMeeetQWNwUzhEIV-XcT4nY2d_XjkCeN3slsSJFoCoF3c6rkGelC_XZGjsAM1yO7xA6mwg7MrgC/s1600/texas+006.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507153381223557826" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiiThOLmyZ-rM4Yg9SmxY2LAkI1-HwMttoaXnWLkb0MTDitrQA8lW1J02X2pWS42tbzjMeeetQWNwUzhEIV-XcT4nY2d_XjkCeN3slsSJFoCoF3c6rkGelC_XZGjsAM1yO7xA6mwg7MrgC/s400/texas+006.jpg" style="float: left; height: 300px; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 400px;" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Jackson is second from the left.<br />He is excited to be asked to go to the Dominican Republic this coming Christmas with a Scout baseball team to play and teach baseball.<br />I am so proud of him. He is growing up to be a Godly Man and a wonderful son in every way.<br />Life is about celebration. Especially in August with so many Birthdays.<br />Blessings<br />xxoo<br /><span style="font-size: 180%;">Pam</span>

Happy 16 Birthday

Today is our Sons 16th Birthday It is time to celebrate.Here is Jackson playing baseball at Petco Park with his High School Varsity Baseball team his sophomore year.He is the 4th from the left.What a thrill to watch him play at Petco Park. They won 10 to 4.Jackson is second from the left.He is excit…

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handmade creativity...

<div style="text-align: left;">Today I am featuring two very talented young women <b><a href="http://kanikabahl.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">Kanika Bahl</span></a></b> of <b><i><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/anekdesigns"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">Anek Designs</span></a></i></b> and <b><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bangalore-India/kye/114795635761?ref=ts"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">Kalyani Ganapathy</span></a></b> of <b><i><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bangalore-India/kye/114795635761?ref=ts"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">Kye</span></a></i></b><i>.</i></div><div><br /></div><div>Kanika Bahl is a textile designer from NID and has recently started her own Etsy Shop called <b><i><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/anekdesigns"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">Anek Designs</span></a></i>. </b>She designs handcrafted home furnishings and accessories.</div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506559883642657602" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVAtfYCo91IzARJr_icmX0OfWuVGzXu_G-A0HXoyV6H_5xcytdRIPhMsjzgm-FPFb8BvvepM1002jEMbTYphM-XgPE8TZpK2ihVO5uHlgH0PbVTvzNYMRU0l9xjVlM0Qi6ps9BuPiN_eI/s400/kan2.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" /><div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>Brocade Fabric Gift Envelopes</i></div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506559890570722610" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOUsFc-Sy7dAHUm6ulxfTTLVooyU2spMdmdRZlpXrBbniyuxPc2EmmsWgX6ILOu3PnhyphenhyphengMxh3Mf1nHTZsx0vKR_4CYMN1W5TdtHhFhQqP5a3ru-ehWdBrYk7rDV14vvXaHaFDHb4qObkI/s400/kan1.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 320px;" /><div style="text-align: left;"><i>Colourful Fabric Gift Envelopes</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506559900513324962" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKthVTfl8zRp1SpUVV_nJO-fnAysmKein7MN1Ll7BLMEXi9X4I00Orab0qWl1UpP26MkvE97jT1atJwEFA9KQU7RBZWJmD6eVGMIseU8ayXtybVGryWOY6hC9r_z4d1c_F_kfQn_crEN8/s400/kan3.jpg" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 325px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>Kantha work mobile pouches</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506559907689927266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMOZoAD5-0-Lma2WximFPvc4eu5b9AEu3KI4IdCJmTVfYfh7rBv6dG7IBUALoEF1Wrt95qXdfMZonCuzFoamHaGAtfG-h1higP78PsQPehkIwOElrugJGVMF1qLe9JD3hXBj4n7sS9jQg/s400/kan4.jpg" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 258px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>Potli Keyrings</i></div><div style="text-align: left;">Do drop by at her blog,<b> </b><a href="http://kanikabahl.blogspot.com/"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">...AND ANOTHER</span></b></a> or <b><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/anekdesigns?ref=em"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">Anek Designs</span></a></b> on Etsy.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Kalyani Ganapathy</b> is an illustrator/artist and also the creator of <b><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bangalore-India/kye/114795635761?ref=ss">Kye</a></b>. A venture where she designs home furnishings and accessories.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bangalore-India/kye/114795635761?ref=ss">Kye</a></b> has just launched their monsoon collection of handcrafted cushion covers called <b>Monsoon Struck</b></div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506567348864831922" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIglhMQY5tcFi3z7S2DmCYEVzINNIXOv19kNxzKLtlHvA7ROWYyZGcKhDQE1ftR1QR9kOig2ca566RYOT0PFfkB-WSpxZzRO2JEaPRWJ6fftLXUHVWbsUC6JBX2kYnzkOzUEmFWeOAzJ0/s400/kye1.jpg" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px; " /><div style="text-align: left;"><i>Embrace</i>, screen printed and hand embroidered cushion cover</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506567372914912274" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqSBWZ2PLHs0mg2NdIz-yebIAF6S8pF3YIPeKFdYbPal1x6nXkm2hs46_Gt-XiUGQIjbCxtvGN3tyi5tC6rvVDb7FK6VjLtkpdRzCDkZr5OCtFeM4yH2lWBJRusHqmADPEvDV-BbW6YxA/s400/kye3.jpg" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 272px; " /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>Siesta</i>, screen printed and hand embroidered cushion cover</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506567369576445042" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEbDUImWSqXIPb2qI9SKM1XpnvNBUH9MpZ90_IQ_eYV_2b9BfnSFkATHaC-st1pW3b0VNjdMs5A4m92z8GQxgfm-n5uDPIwieWLI-DoBh6yDTeTjYalTEmAd20ehH8_P7zPfiUQOIy3Rw/s400/kye2.jpg" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>Birdie</i>, screen printed and hand embroidered cushion cover.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">You can order online by writing to <b>Kalyani</b> of <b><i>Kye</i></b> at writetokye@gmail.com.</div></div>

handmade creativity...

Today I am featuring two very talented young women Kanika Bahl of Anek Designs and Kalyani Ganapathy of Kye.Kanika Bahl is a textile designer from NID and has recently started her own Etsy Shop called Anek Designs. She designs handcrafted home furnishings and accessories.Brocade Fabric Gift Envelope…

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National Lemonade Day August 20th

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmljqxb5OddLetwHp5XQJXIudkl8HSEvNTRpDZBx73sH5VRhK5Qt_emNRpFNMbnbrdn4HPuE-lURDjQaZDEIT0ouNpdM4dk7Hz_1iIR9MGwG-myh5Ehz78RVvxu-6PWWYRRobWhsTxukO5/s1600/Lemonade.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506411660087405762" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmljqxb5OddLetwHp5XQJXIudkl8HSEvNTRpDZBx73sH5VRhK5Qt_emNRpFNMbnbrdn4HPuE-lURDjQaZDEIT0ouNpdM4dk7Hz_1iIR9MGwG-myh5Ehz78RVvxu-6PWWYRRobWhsTxukO5/s400/Lemonade.jpg" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 257px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" /></a><br /><br /><br />Did you know that August 20th is National<span style="color:#ffccff;"> </span><span style="color:#666666;">Lemonade </span>Day?<br />How do I know this little known fact do you ask?<br />Well......<br />When I was in Catalina this summer with the Family I was reading a fun book about the history of Catalina and in the book it mentioned the Islanders celebrating National <span style="color:#666666;">Lemonade</span> day. I had never heard about this before.<br />So I did some research and this is what I found.<br />Lemonade was invented in Paris in the mid 1600's.<br />Part of the celebration of <span style="color:#666666;">Lemonade</span> day in the early years on Catalina Island included<span style="color:#ffccff;"> </span><span style="color:#666666;">lemonade</span> Popsicles,<br />lemon tossing games, and lemon bar treats.<br />Of coarse lemonade stands were popular too.<br />The lemonade stand was first mentioned in the New York Times newspaper in 1879.<br />A shopkeeper put a table outside his store on a hot summer day and sold cups of lemonade for 5 cents.<br />By the 1880s children began selling lemonade at roadside stands.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK2q827YDZs_A-xcA-2CNJTkJgmYvDxmhpKc-tTnkD7TH4VWGG4L-eRkn88Iv80id9rtbguS1NppyhQE5Kop9vqyXd0SMro4exGxAM4sRKwOO04xgcUq0dln8kIk5lYIp7Rlc7Mx97_fbd/s1600/39068_459007300545_553255545_6793925_8344685_n.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506408394604915010" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK2q827YDZs_A-xcA-2CNJTkJgmYvDxmhpKc-tTnkD7TH4VWGG4L-eRkn88Iv80id9rtbguS1NppyhQE5Kop9vqyXd0SMro4exGxAM4sRKwOO04xgcUq0dln8kIk5lYIp7Rlc7Mx97_fbd/s400/39068_459007300545_553255545_6793925_8344685_n.jpg" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 351px" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizv93mDeDO_-YvFYo21IUTJw6DLYA1BV_wL-UTkqUxdiZ3k4TgWzsg8oOfEAocjaWKcae-Vcl_eOSvscjc9t9DeciDw0pVluK53O8qUNu99Drm7xr6tzJGxVbrYPkrpEmTTwfx71O9c6ma/s1600/untitled+lemonade.bmp"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506407715932264354" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizv93mDeDO_-YvFYo21IUTJw6DLYA1BV_wL-UTkqUxdiZ3k4TgWzsg8oOfEAocjaWKcae-Vcl_eOSvscjc9t9DeciDw0pVluK53O8qUNu99Drm7xr6tzJGxVbrYPkrpEmTTwfx71O9c6ma/s400/untitled+lemonade.bmp" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" /></a>Here is my family on our boat getting ready to have some of my fresh squeezed lemonade. I love to serve lemonade at parties. It is so refreshing. So go get your lemons, sugar and water and get ready for the fun.<br />Cheers and Happy Lemonade Day.<br />Let's celebrate<br />xxoo<br />Blessings<br /><span style="font-size:180%;">Pam</span>

National Lemonade Day August 20th

Did you know that August 20th is National Lemonade Day?How do I know this little known fact do you ask?Well......When I was in Catalina this summer with the Family I was reading a fun book about the history of Catalina and in the book it mentioned the Islanders celebrating National Lemonade day. I h…

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Hues from Dastakar Nature Bazaar 2010

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Craft Bazaars and Melas have a special place in my heart, the colourful ambience with India's rich art & crafts displayed by artisans are a treat to the eyes...<br /><div><br /></div><div>Here are some frames from the colourful <b>Dastakar Nature Bazaar</b>.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh33QwAam_3vcyeY4_tD6XVqNZqq5ztsjNfZkgSnSAW1QbuPthcFqbwiZRRTOaLV6lPkTTquJUVWWuHsFuKYCnXq449z0uoCZrmFX6DZER0EGZh26QPDC9iWX1q0-KiPggHHMNQMGdgbxw/s1600/dus1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" height="479" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504720137922985522" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh33QwAam_3vcyeY4_tD6XVqNZqq5ztsjNfZkgSnSAW1QbuPthcFqbwiZRRTOaLV6lPkTTquJUVWWuHsFuKYCnXq449z0uoCZrmFX6DZER0EGZh26QPDC9iWX1q0-KiPggHHMNQMGdgbxw/s640/dus1.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a>Loved the vibrant kites, how magical a room would look with loads of them hanging from the ceiling!<br /><img alt="" border="0" height="518" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504719794565295298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglucpnveWOvTd9nF5Ugf-2uVX1i2PU3OA-Z9Yd9BCQEtasd73H2Iq56UtC6EoK6bAG7qaEtg_zruIQIlrfloG7KH-WVjhgyWvOV5iNiSo2ERwLtw4JeNUDQBTyWNsfMaoqKC7dmtJaVeM/s640/dus5.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /><img alt="" border="0" height="479" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504719778318136626" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm-bbpifnet5xaKQPYzBAFRJeij6lUCMvh2kaNb8SsVgj23B-ROD5_3SgIF3MGcwu2P_nORj9_Mnhm7cvQtGunI-HxuI9LVbxoszy8SvJPXEQxmOIzx6otXUzMZ_09_RfKJa-SkZifAb4/s640/dus6.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /><br /><div><div style="text-align: left;">Never tire of these colourful baskets made of wild grass.</div><img alt="" border="0" height="408" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504717780113311682" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJlpe1NdirAhfoitfvuJsaSK7YVDn_y_IIXni7xiwqfXI2p6WcU7p0C3SLSdTweNknxgRVwJjZDytVIc3gISAEc6eW_GFrkn6l2HxUq1ccBNDAPx9-0Z4gbMI8-YsYX6B1rymai51-cJk/s640/dus8.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /><img alt="" border="0" height="532" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504717775619586178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTZ2nPPb66Yj1QY7VnZdPlXFgl7KMq_HnhyphenhyphenF_FrSVhFD4AW2vw9-DPrBX0neJW-ccuRQLXD8CabOXVNnhaeMngiObjLPgyGbLvxAxZNCQm2H8CBlMVT4tjM4pvcDwVXQj2Z5obHYXRA9o/s640/dus9.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><b><a href="http://www.dastkar.org/ranthamborep.htm">Dastakar's Ranthambore Project.</a></b> The Tiger motifs on bedspreads, cushion covers were so charming:-)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" height="430" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504720127507413762" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhukB_ytn2c1kASvp8gN8mcLChsNhTaFko11LuAnhRS-Sa55amnWW0Y662PkGHQx533AB8gaGznhPfHW9w9yvQocdrh1GdNhim2tgwgBN3uHLe3qyq8XHjBHyFfWKGgobYvDyUYPwBVfwA/s640/dus2.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Mirror mirror on the wall, can you spot me at all;-)</div><img alt="" border="0" height="541" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504719812902423810" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA1TPSDoy3tRfEYFUnlXmXuNwVbwXa_urse-OC0F4r-sZgzLzqZQVZUbPV0ycB1m_0Lbu49EePdF14mEs9J9XohQBAeste9SBAZ4Clsn_XDOyxOkxoXgBcuJ3Oi49HklEJhrA92yNa0WI/s640/dus3.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Beautifully crafted paper-mache' birds from Orissa</div><img alt="" border="0" height="479" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504719801654789506" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_TtNKPrdh70t_KtTlxitHuFV23JReZPWz_cuiGTw2JZPpT4pCIoViYbE9J0Rugm_86RsEeocNcchT3u9OGhB5z3sjlQiCMgWiX4pEgKTwbdt32x2eakMVNibc2fKjLTgUxQ30n_lK-Xc/s640/dus4.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Handmade Dolls</div><img alt="" border="0" height="486" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504719769614216546" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_6UppZtegNX0-szSIGGA1wQM16eVJXar_vZqgGKRuF3XnqPUm36Sw5jM3Z9gzFO80AfWIm229ZBRBFzwYe4oP3RrAJAjEixMcI4wOeEKzEK89PGVjmAvl6U5UbXM_qLj2qMVYB6yd6fU/s640/dus7.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Gorgeous terracotta pots, jars and pans from <b><a href="http://www.re-cognition.org/crafts/index.html#">Kumbham Pottery</a></b>, Kerala</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" height="479" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504717763911742498" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikeQI4mRI544y0I2fyW7eeodctJiJ8_7fHw6Vy0OLYnmM86pVwee2NcLrLbGi5ipw3vlYDkSFs6iTdpjnT-ADICBeiVaTxBuJEwHsffVFA5xBKF6J73Do2tloTEWDBlR7fmhNj0AnELLA/s640/dus10.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Intricate <b>Kantha work</b> on silk from West Bengal</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504717751282299986" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQLdsJFSjM5Hzv7oyfu9C64uXFTpTcg2SmTAsfU-mP8i1Fzgw297A6McDAbBs9wIkiNZAsVusZyIqEZx-L5Z57S7FkW7FMxd4RtjrjciCcglvHzj8smjxnF-lxZCBN0rKNVEWfw80MpqY/s640/dus11.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="479" /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Want to hang some pink elephants and blue fish?</div><img alt="" border="0" height="479" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504717743308449922" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvHiq0aT0shhC6tkKkUwNapbw1Zy-GLeuD__mB1d4hW7AUg0EPfHmWaTeSPtODa3mFv2aOPwqkAGWn1HYHFBZyf6LMOdh9Tdjl9SDhV2OE1QAEiO6l4F-SWynUygthZedbvgnALD9rgk8/s640/dus12.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Some beautifully crafted baskets and home accessories</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">The <b><a href="http://www.dastkar.org/bazaars.htm">Dastakar Nature Bazaar</a></b> is on till the 15th August, 2010. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">(Images by Arch)</span></i></div></div></div>

Hues from Dastakar Nature Bazaar 2010

Craft Bazaars and Melas have a special place in my heart, the colourful ambience with India's rich art & crafts displayed by artisans are a treat to the eyes...Here are some frames from the colourful Dastakar Nature Bazaar.Loved the vibrant kites, how magical a room would look with loads of them han…

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At the centre...

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: left;">Every home has a central hub around which the daily activities of the family revolve.</div><div><br /></div><div>The dining table is where most of our tasks are accomplished but there is another space in our drawing room, the centre table <i>(actually it is an old ancestral swing converted to a low table) </i>where we spend many evenings chatting with family & friends. </div><img alt="" border="0" height="440" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503969955062423618" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFDMUwO4nwd4FnHvUvsBqxAcuB0rs8ifrvt90fJh-qOzmRLycFTcd9eilx6MqrYLzmP3g3OHZ3O4upkzBNGb50hvT6ubdTj8TONrV0EnXmVlQbCSXyGHGQFA1zWcmm309TnfKe5OhtJgc/s640/ht3_rect640.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: left;" width="640" /><br /><div><div style="text-align: left;">It is also a space like a canvas where I keep painting various hues in the form of floating flowers, things from our travels, magazines, books...</div><img alt="" border="0" height="453" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503968474184205138" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUvfOxyUTGewHplylpYDfCFdwspBX3SVcWP5X6pIjmDcCT7wmYnqogXu3RQcmpZcjIKuPsiu51UoL9c3KA5nu7sprspBT8xVc_UDHxF4qhUP8VpkSMRUxrsO7YI5go3fB-E-8w_wchXDk/s640/cen.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: left;" width="640" /><br /><div><div style="text-align: left;">Here are some vignettes from the ever changing arrangements on my centre table...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; color: #0000ee;"><img alt="" border="0" height="410" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503971848849519442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLn1EUsJM0RhUKcPxi2CvR-4CFMz5GcdNAdJI7_A-WOBYNEq0-WvmrWCiuqDiGbQBNuIvXR8DMGjQvYqK8pG2wh2ObR9hif5yTS07OMZppP_EF-QD_amAurTQIiOrmbXvhxvwVHgH3xAI/s640/30620_1138966410566_1719592383_258921_7945830_n.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: left;" width="640" /></span><img alt="" border="0" height="450" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503967220609055106" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmHoF__SCWEIaGvjssiI4gplAbBPzM_T-Vc15wHk6sCXN1gzsC7HNSeB8KUuuqctxPvhbs61y30HUWKoG9yeA4HaZ3YEyOc-KmfyzG7x5MYpPrc4zsbRL4OWqTo93WzEIoDFJrptSRLP4/s640/29786_405509109699_175383444699_4145980_6952120_n.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: left;" width="640" /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Roses and wooden block from Jaipur, Rajasthan</div><img alt="" border="0" height="425" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503967229504714850" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid8o-3JeneI2YKkB5qqJsvcYVNcMjNZG828Q00AyeXcXOCkyVoSPMh-8iZQQJzKErgK089Q8pmc1pp6ZwtnKNdP_qrIC-nlha-cVpmVHZoBiC0XBe21OEB0dHPFVdLAtKJxiHPzb6f02g/s640/29786_405509894699_175383444699_4145992_2237354_n.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: left;" width="640" /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Frangipanis & Pebbles from Nubra Valley, Ladakh.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo-7x6UJ3cDM212N-HuO0NYnm1Yu4QB02EXXYA9IzNsR_cTyZIeB28EmIAjpbaLNmTcPeEvIiZ3euc-S1Z2AYDymu_2wRjLV1hv8up3EIE7Qk0BGlUS8Mz-4FdBvSWzyUXlP8JEVXldVc/s1600/jj1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" height="433" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503967234374363170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo-7x6UJ3cDM212N-HuO0NYnm1Yu4QB02EXXYA9IzNsR_cTyZIeB28EmIAjpbaLNmTcPeEvIiZ3euc-S1Z2AYDymu_2wRjLV1hv8up3EIE7Qk0BGlUS8Mz-4FdBvSWzyUXlP8JEVXldVc/s640/jj1.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: left;" width="640" /></a>Wooden Padukas from Jew Town, Kerala</div><div><br /></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">(images by Arch)</span></i></div></div></div>

At the centre...

Every home has a central hub around which the daily activities of the family revolve.The dining table is where most of our tasks are accomplished but there is another space in our drawing room, the centre table (actually it is an old ancestral swing converted to a low table) where we spend many even…

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Happy Birthday to my Wonderful Husband

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtEqF0PuhIdY6msvq3eiiWdaQOlsX1QotE01-PCUrs8W6wIkC7h1WXYx-UDwIBsZa60D_L3kb_ap0OnAxcB851AHUuj7Z2CGeI-2qwTKCL2iXdfyvp54tM09bM17-dyBjhXt4IKzQNezyF/s1600/39513_457506395545_553255545_6749987_7658414_n.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501764184946543266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtEqF0PuhIdY6msvq3eiiWdaQOlsX1QotE01-PCUrs8W6wIkC7h1WXYx-UDwIBsZa60D_L3kb_ap0OnAxcB851AHUuj7Z2CGeI-2qwTKCL2iXdfyvp54tM09bM17-dyBjhXt4IKzQNezyF/s400/39513_457506395545_553255545_6749987_7658414_n.jpg" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" /></a><br /><div>It is my Husbands Birthday .</div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3HdUjhKAZedNLQMcqYcm9zc9iekcWgiMZ0ICqmL0QkT50MtViU-08-k8KyVsqpKzMt4pCXYMD6HAQVsg8X0YHNRdjcHX7L4pL7lzpyBKkg5v-uKA_ZBW5VDr1TZbKoyBRdw0PfSk7_DtY/s1600/40421_457506315545_553255545_6749981_299188_n.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501763390707669682" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3HdUjhKAZedNLQMcqYcm9zc9iekcWgiMZ0ICqmL0QkT50MtViU-08-k8KyVsqpKzMt4pCXYMD6HAQVsg8X0YHNRdjcHX7L4pL7lzpyBKkg5v-uKA_ZBW5VDr1TZbKoyBRdw0PfSk7_DtY/s400/40421_457506315545_553255545_6749981_299188_n.jpg" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" /></a>Here are some pictures of us in Catalina celebrating.<br /><br /><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP9FZkB92UnExCYkuJorkiq0moa8sMO2lb_TPM5nxGmN5n3kCWwrbqB3GlzGuoL_NfNKYz8Hk30m-ci4C_fC3WkZ22GiwBVFd4sBmOXTRmCXQcZ7wwO0MYq3j_e6NkPkQSWc1qoAkXCiWz/s1600/38338_451245990545_553255545_6558928_4185523_n.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501762127459317762" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP9FZkB92UnExCYkuJorkiq0moa8sMO2lb_TPM5nxGmN5n3kCWwrbqB3GlzGuoL_NfNKYz8Hk30m-ci4C_fC3WkZ22GiwBVFd4sBmOXTRmCXQcZ7wwO0MYq3j_e6NkPkQSWc1qoAkXCiWz/s400/38338_451245990545_553255545_6558928_4185523_n.jpg" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" /></a></div><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div><div><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div>Can't wait to continue the celebration this weekend too.</div><div>Thanks for being such a wonderful Husband, Father and my Best friend.</div><div>Love you Sweetie,</div><div>xxoo</div><div><span style="font-size:180%;">Pam<br /></span><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div>

Happy Birthday to my Wonderful Husband

It is my Husbands Birthday .Here are some pictures of us in Catalina celebrating.Can't wait to continue the celebration this weekend too.Thanks for being such a wonderful Husband, Father and my Best friend.Love you Sweetie,xxooPam…

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Happy White Wednesday

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipO1svBf_jC3yalqWAtkYNwk6w0t8pKPYNb9XprVzTZtGyQ8tqn8S9TBk0hNbGmrz7-2cIqRnKT21wuxEpLde-1pwW7zj68JPe4s37ETT13V-Equt-BA4hoMFfKHRmTnTCiGlGzMT8LgwS/s1600/front_door.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501399397004986354" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipO1svBf_jC3yalqWAtkYNwk6w0t8pKPYNb9XprVzTZtGyQ8tqn8S9TBk0hNbGmrz7-2cIqRnKT21wuxEpLde-1pwW7zj68JPe4s37ETT13V-Equt-BA4hoMFfKHRmTnTCiGlGzMT8LgwS/s400/front_door.jpg" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" /></a><br /><br />I love my White Front Door but look at this.....<br />I have this Picture on my bulletin board of ideas and I really like this <span style="color:#ff0000;">RED</span> front door. So Classic with the shingles and the white trim.<br />I know my Family has seen this picture before and they always laugh and say.<br />Mom will never paint the front door <span style="color:#ff0000;">RED.</span><br />I really do Love White and this would be a big change But I am really tempted.<br />If you see me at Home Depot with a can of paint you will know I finally got the nerve to be bold and try it.<br />Have a Fun Wednesday<br />Blessings<br />Pam

Happy White Wednesday

I love my White Front Door but look at this.....I have this Picture on my bulletin board of ideas and I really like this RED front door. So Classic with the shingles and the white trim.I know my Family has seen this picture before and they always laugh and say.Mom will never paint the front door RED…

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Attiser

<div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500718779499598786" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjsuPS5BgNLf4FF7zXvf0omZ7E1KpkxhKh7vHR7Aiu8f7ESXzp-RPNkcBEEkGEJczZ8ZalnXRaCnamRWEB31Rxb_M__7Md_xFYIxLM3psRHEotRSJrD-mE3iW3Xp8aR-JBkBqCYkQ0WCA/s400/720-362271.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; ">Seaside Savvy Quilt</span></div><div></div><div><div><div style="text-align: left;">Here I was sitting with a huge mug of ginger chai, nursing a sore throat and fever when I received an email from Seema of <b><a href="http://www.leattiser.com/index.cfm">Attiser</a>. </b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b></b>Seema shared a mesmerizing collection of hand-block printed linens & bedding with me and I must admit, the <b><i>colours</i></b> were so beautiful, it just completely lifted my spirits and I just had to feature their products on <b>Rang Decor</b>.</div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500718780059362882" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpTFRCbZg5dPkZn5fJzzUkrzEgwvlEzDAJTQhn3AtNaXsrbn2wFDiMR20n7WWiq3iyFoftYmXRud9K3OJfNdkLzvHnE2h0W8oWd-mbglRi508esO4QEZrll0KH38Bx2oiAkqU6U7ZwO7M/s400/729-961434.jpg" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 379px; height: 400px; " /><div style="text-align: left;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV77s0zyFt3U8dvVrjp1dIYPc8fkYeC74ZBaPuAwMpHgvuxA2Kf7fhFkM06AOuzLSlmQ2xsa-mUZ0OOktAoTwxwDP980p4wWjOMR82NOdehR_Nk2SGduFm8g3_R8pW3Euqbzi63iDhrik/s1600/quilt2.jpg" style="text-decoration: none;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">S</span></i></a><i>weet Nothings Quilt</i></div><b></b></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; ">Seema <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; ">specifies that in their collection of handcrafted bedding and linens they have tried to create a unique look by combining handmade Indian block-print with country style decor and adding new contemporary colors to come up with a new, fresh, airy and bright look that can be defined as a<i><b> fusion look.</b></i></span></span></div></div><br /><div>They have a range of home decor products~ Bedspreads, Quilts, Table Covers, Curtains, Cushion Covers, Napkins, Placemats and even Moleskine Books</div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500719756121682258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGoISvFbx_eCwiScRJj39ju-hB5VAe3qXDoZ7BsiIHGqK78ADolED6ab7xagoSXP-xIEKtgWxLZecc7g_5dPBzkkP6xrVXZiCvhTVaWXekvp_5o1wkV9lmFemPK006fnLwcGIas5YbOMw/s400/946-228010.jpg" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 252px; " /></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: nowrap; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><i>S</i></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: nowrap; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><i>age Midori Table Napkins</i></span></span></span></div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500719760623175954" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8e5G9KvchkyuGqIQZxXKgdeCGOE-46-aNZI7Ng5MbFcJPJ30ecuKNR9hiRC27R33U9CMbEuLAvIKB9SOmutoITm04awavu6xO38ytbf16MPnzzgqcajPIjanpVx1W00-PB05idy1FW-k/s400/988-866546.jpg" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 311px; height: 400px; " /></span>Southern Nights Table Napkin</i></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500721265183499490" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVViMTwII7qWFhwsms6TZ8HvR8_lq4-rkFk8bEBlePjd2DhSoV91LFgcYoGPPJHIX6vvn0jhMG5cr35CqUrwQGPzBXF7OQwf3IVyllcdcHwAnPm24dzG79Y8VQz_ZPXrCcPnf2CZhy96k/s400/870-180465.jpg" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 353px; " /></span><div><i></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; ">Sweet Nothings Table Cover</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500721274351927986" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGM0q83rO-f0Rp9Ju1Jdby_GoYq0alETViN1znGs0QWGncuLWUldXZe2LOBwdpu2dWH9-Vwn9LUFSSfUHoQsMWQ6GpMyU0s2Cn5yGAKJZYw91vXLEJldIp4Te47PWR6ASfZR7-gsqcw_s/s400/900-795369.jpg" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 388px; height: 400px; " /></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; "></span><i>Amethyst Amore Table Cover</i></div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500719242890240738" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP9kaB06EEpgd2vyqEarFcc3I26gjmG4NAbGKqGoDAiEjsXsqL8t8LbBaj9Fx9Ht5nOvzh_bmr0O1ARxuK2sU4dMZClOQPbJAiVy8k_GyO6Z_0q1TSWOAhJ0Z63mAMjBU2k_BI2fsNCIM/s400/369-620849.jpg" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 335px; height: 400px; " /><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; ">Seaside Savvy Cushion Cover</span></div><div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500722396568014306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTJ4BDsHdO9i61S3hnRPeromhAcH8bip-tT-R9b5NmQNsmzpnZkV86t2ZWPDgtYJC8ekxM8M2mGNZZpkG0j9NxFh5oJNgFmq466H8lca-caIjNDiqeG4n5Ogk17LkJD64-ssjQYZnWAJY/s400/434-916166.jpg" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px; " /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; ">Amethyst Amore Cushion Covers</span></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><b>Attiser's </b>mission so beautifully worded~</span></i></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"><b><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">Kindling Passion in Color, Discovering Beauty in Imperfections</span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">Crafting artisan-quality products, to bring unique beauty to our world.</span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">Transforming ordinary homes with extraordinary handmade creations.</span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">Empowering our community through fair and ethical trade.</span></i></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500714454516995570" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdMDHOin0e-GBKFf3G2EawcM71Y-EDMswStP51QWnCSsubgPNxoPaI0qN2gas3ps-UOW7fc2ZHFBpZClmI_9oBw0BBYYE9JxZZ4Hj_qlTQbXL2xXMKGZWGbYQYCqtXpDDp7ZSP6viHy00/s400/block-print-55.jpg" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 291px; " /></span></i></span></div></b></span></i><div style="text-align: left;"><i>Wooden block with intricate design</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500714460423424674" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7eamccYh53MYqMSRhDgJ8huU4EPitC1RHQJTONOTAqexJsMDNAoBCWs7CYdbKxNdWtsIW2-DujD9m7a28xT8xLTsOb4qDk3dlHdBuBr1yYGFy6N8CVOHeTS0wu6OkRJNMGMNjTYRseT0/s400/block-print-111.jpg" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 291px; " /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "></span><div style="text-align: left;"><i>Quilting process</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: left;">Do visit <b><a href="http://www.leattiser.com/index.cfm">Attiser</a></b> and pick up some handcrafted colourful beauties for your home.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">(images from Attiser)</span></i></div></div></div>

Attiser

Seaside Savvy QuiltHere I was sitting with a huge mug of ginger chai, nursing a sore throat and fever when I received an email from Seema of Attiser. Seema shared a mesmerizing collection of hand-block printed linens & bedding with me and I must admit, the colours were so beautiful, it just complete…

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