Festival Season at home..Diwali time

The fragrance filled the air

The musky aroma of the dull oranges,at thy feet

The bubble of warmth and the fragrance of the divine worship at Diwali

Mornings moments fresh and fragrant at Diwali time

Fresh garlands of seasonal flowers , vivid pink lotus buds,shimmering fabric that evoke the prayers

As Dusk slowly enveloped the house,the diwali evening was beautiful

Celebrate...and enjoy...as the house warms up for diwali!

A  Kaleidoscopic view of the festival season at our home

As I wait for another Diwali Morning:)-

Loved these lines on" A Diwali Morning"

On Diwali morning
her childhood returns: dew 
on the burnt grass, birds in flight 
singing, pampering by her aunts, 
the rustling of new dresses, 
delectable meals and sweets 

Joy sugared the air, as bright 
as firecrackers exploding.

On a November night 
the festival would arrive: the perfect 
opening notes of a symphony 
that would decide the fate of the planet. 
Each moment was alive: 
it was like being washed in the geyser 
of memory.

(Charles Fishman)

Home stitched beauties as cushions,Small golden beads that got stitched on to the sides:)-

I never knew how to worship until I knew how to love(Henry ward)

Worship is Divine..Everyday life has become my prayer(Sarah Ban)d caption

The bangles as votive holder

 As i wait for another Diwali Morning:)-

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Diwali Celebrations @ Honolulu, Hawaii!

Diwali is a joyful, festive occasion for all who celebrate in India and throughout the world and so in Honolulu,Hawaii..Wherever there is an Indian Mind there is a Diwali!

Amerjit Ghag lives in the tropical paradise of Honolulu,Hawaii.Her home is an expression of her love for colour and pattern.A space that reflects her Indian sensibilities and colour combined with the design aesthetics of Western.

Here are some Diwali celebrations all the way from Hawaii from the very enterprising Amerjit Ghag Of "Chai Studio ".

These  images Inspiring all of us towards a pure and peaceful way of life; filled with character and love.All these elements used in decorating are simple and reveal her warmth,her love for colour and pattern combined with the rustic elegance.The warmth of the space attracts us to each of her simple corners and she wishes the readers a joyous Diwali!

All Images And Ideas Conceived By: Amerjit Ghag..

A Diwali to Remember,at home

As the evening approached on Diwali day,the home got filled wih prayers and diyas for aprosperous year ahead.As the diyas were lighted and the prayers chanted the home filled with positive energy and brightness.We made it sure as the diyas were lighted from the entrance to the inner rooms,the lights were put off one by one to assimilate the festivities and light around us.Some lamps were hung on the tree that bends into our terrace.An evening to remember as it is....the diwali evening..

Before the pedestal

on the dining table,on a mirrormy lord krishna's pedestal

a corner of the room on top of the chest

below the chest

on top of the centre table

an island created keeping in mind the centre table in the centre of the room

the triangles of lamps...and their reflection

on the steps leading to the terrace

beautiful okeh of light and lamps,some lamps are handmade by recycling old bottles

beautiful bokeh on the bookshelf

a distant view

with prayers and waiting for the next diwali

Linking to the Diwali Dhamaka parties here and here

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images and ideas conceived and clicked by Lakshmi Arvind

A perfect way to wish Happy Deepavali !

Deepavali is keeping all of us enthralled at home by its magic wand and it lingers on even after many days.The creativity at its best and it reflects in the types and styles of arrangements at home.Some prefer the traditional decor and some have a combination of the modern and traditional arrangements.Any arrangement is a welcome in the special festive season.

Some simple arrangements which I love ,the mix and match of easy available materials are a delight in these arrangements.All fresh and fragrant ideas never seen before...Regal and opulent ,the lustre of gold has bewitched for millenia.Below you can see all shining ideas for your Diwali...Mix and match things you already have to create this colourful Indian look.

1..A very simple arrangement where in a swastik sign is made of kumkum and the arrangement is on a banana leaf with marigold and swastk diyas intermingled.

2..A small diya kept on top of a terracotta tea light holder and a small traditional south indian lam,with haldi and kumkum and marigolds on a brass plate

3..diya on top of the terracotta pot and sweets on the plate to the side of it and marigolds around the lamps.a silver coin of ganeshji and lakshmi devi kept near the small lamp.

4..A simple arrangement where in the sweets are kept in a big brass thali and a lamp is kept in the middle of the sweets.

hope you all liked the arrangements.will come back tomorrow with some simple decor..Entertain,circulate and celebrate this Diwali with your loved ones with full gusto.

Images and Ideas By Lakshmi Arvind,help provided by Gayatri Arvind

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