It is time again for MDC's Fabulous Finds. I am having so much fun with this series :-) When I saw the first image, I was not sure what it exactly was. Any guesses?? These are actually Turkish ceramic coasters. Aren't they pretty?
The Grand Bazaar based out of Istanbul is a great place to stop by for some very striking things!
A cute key chain...............
A beautiful Hamsa wall hanging Amulet.
Images: via
The first image had me swooning!! From the couch to the lantern to the stunning rug............this space has everything I love!
Hmmm......makes me want to clear my home and begin again with a blank canvas :-)
This seventeenth century renovated Catalan farmhouse is sheer elegance. The rest of the home is beautiful as well but the first image...............sigh :-)
A touch of Provence, raw tones, wooden beams, linen and silk and exquisite chandeliers......this is certainly a lovely home!
To view more images of this home click here.
What a lovely surprise!! A very dear blogger friend, the talented Sudha of the Design Enthusiast has featured my little Shop on her blog. I really admire Sudha. She is one of the most genuine people I have connected with since I started blogging a few years ago. Sudha's other blog A Green Crusader at Work is a very inspiring blog. Sudha advocates Green living
and is very passionate about being sustainable and Eco-friendly. A very worthy cause that a lot of us tend to ignore in our daily lives. Way to go Sudha and thanks a million!
Click here to read the entire feature.
The cards, the surprises, the flowers....the love and the smiles......it is Valentine's Day :-) I like to think of a day when we try and be extra nice to the people we love :-) I think the best gift my husband and I have given each other is "each other" and our kids :-) However, I must add the Gift of travel to the list!!
Yes, I like to think of it as a very special gift. We both truly enjoy travelling. Over the years, the one thing we always agree on is the desire to see the world! The endless discussions about where to go......the excitement and thrill of planning the trip....running to the library to get the guide books....fighting over what to see when we get there :-) It is all part of the fun :-) Our trips have gotten more kid friendly since my children were born. We may not travel as frequently as we would like to.......but the journey continues!
I want to pass on this gift to my kids. I hope they grow up to enjoy it as much as we both do:-) Here are a few pictures of our trip to Bali in 2010. This Valentine's day, it is this Gift of Travel that makes me smile :-)
Have a lovely day.
Click here and here to read my earlier posts on Bali.
The stunning architecture.........
The glorious vistas..............
The beautiful water temple............................
The lush green fields..................
The city getting ready for a major festival................
The sweet lady who I coaxed and persuaded to make me this lovely stand in a smaller size so that I could carry it on the plane :-) I spotted her working by the side of the road. We pulled the car over and started chatting with her.........
Images: Anu Varma. These images are copyrighted.
I found these mini inexpensive lollipop shaped chalkboards at a local store. I am having so much fun with them :-) I drew a heart and stuck it between a few flowers. Since I picked up a few, I have similar arrangements throughout the house. My very own Valentine day prop :-)
I hope you have some fun plans for today. I spent the entire day doing Valentine day crafts and writing cards with my kids for their school :-) It was fun and exhausting but so worth it, just to see the glee on their faces:-)
Enjoy yourselves and keep smiling!
Here's wishing all of you a Happy Valentine's Day.
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