The Living Room Of Bri Emery

Author : Anu Varma      Blog : My Dream Canvas      Date : 5/21/2013 4:57:00 PM

'I recently stumbled upon the images of Bri Emery's living room on Pinterest. Bri Emery is an art director and the Los Angeles-based founder and editor of a lifestyle blog called DesignLoveFest. Her blog is a treat and I enjoyed going through it. Bri's impressive portfolio includes  publications such as Elle Décor, Apartment Therapy, HGTV, Lucky Magazine, Martha Stewart Weddings, The Los Angeles times and more. Bri's living room has been designed by her friend E(...)'

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Fabulous Finds iTokri's Applique Curtains

Author : Anu Varma      Blog : My Dream Canvas      Date : 5/20/2013 11:31:00 PM

'With the sun streaming through my window and with summer knocking on my door.......my "fabulous find" today has to be summer related :) I am completely in love with these pretty applique curtains from iTokri.com. They look so soft, cool and breezy, just the perfect look for summer. iTokri.com is an initiative that celebrates collective creativity. It brings together artists and craftsman from different small towns and villages from acrossr India. These curtains are 100% (...)'

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Tealight Holders As Pots For Plants

Author : Anu Varma      Blog : My Dream Canvas      Date : 5/20/2013 4:46:00 AM

'I had a super busy weekend as the spring cleaning in my home is in full spring! There were of course the usual errands. I had to also work on a book report for my son's school project.........so there was very little down time. I did manage to sneak a few moments of solitude which was perfect. I moved the couch away from the window to let some more light in. I now have a wooden bench placed there instead. I picked up a very interesting coffee table book on Antiques from (...)'

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Friday Inspiration : A Home in Mallorca

Author : Anu Varma      Blog : My Dream Canvas      Date : 5/17/2013 4:00:00 PM

'Friday in my opinion is the best day of the week. It is the time to plan for the weekend. Whether you do a lot or do absolutely nothing on the weekend is your choice entirely! Sometimes the weekend seems no different from the work week and yet Friday is a fun day :)  While I have some mundane errands to run this weekend, I can't help but day dream of an island in Spain :) I think the maximum number of homes featured on MDC have been from Spain :) This exquisite home i(...)'

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Travel Keepsake Kits : The Perfect Summer DIY

Author : Anu Varma      Blog : My Dream Canvas      Date : 5/17/2013 12:17:00 AM

'I am really not great at DIY projects thought I would love to be :) However, this fantastic DIY that I found on Martha Stewart's website is just my kind of thing!  I am totally motivated to try this out myself. I love the concept of these travel keepsake kits. After every vacation I think of printing a few photographs and preserving them in an album or scrapbook. However, it never happens!! I never get around to sorting the images......I guess I take t(...)'

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My Escape From Reality :)

Author : Anu Varma      Blog : My Dream Canvas      Date : 5/16/2013 5:56:00 AM

'My Dream Canvas often acts as my ten minute escape from reality. Some days it is even more meaningful to blog a little as it helps me unwind and relax. MDC is a big part of my life and yet I share only a part of me here! There is a whole other side as well:) On the home front there is a lot going on and some of it is not in my control. However, what I can control, and I like to do is blog and take pictures :) Sometimes doing the most random things can make you (...)'

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Summer Inspiration That Makes Me Smile

Author : Anu Varma      Blog : My Dream Canvas      Date : 5/15/2013 4:23:00 PM

'Summer is around the corner, and here are some images that make me smile and remind me of these lovely words..... “Summer afternoon—summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language.” ― Henry James Have a lovely day! Images 1 and 2: via, Image 3 and 4: via'

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Come Fly With Me To "The Farm" Jaipur

Author : Anu Varma      Blog : My Dream Canvas      Date : 5/14/2013 12:42:00 AM

'Hello there My Come With Me Series for this week takes us to my favorite state in India....Rajasthan! I lived in Jaipur and other parts of Rajasthan for many many years. I miss Rajasthan a lot and try and make a trip there whenever I can. The Farm is an inventive and artistic little boutique hotel on the outskirts of Jaipur. The Farm is largely constructed from spare parts and salvaged furniture from the owners old palace. The hotel opened in 2009. In this hotel, the treasured (...)'

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Some Thoughts On Summer Decor

Author : Anu Varma      Blog : My Dream Canvas      Date : 5/13/2013 3:53:00 PM

'As summer makes its way towards me, I have the desire to redecorate and de-clutter. In winter, I tend to display more things around my home and in summer I feel the urge to clear them out. Does that sound crazy to you:) I like to update my home for the season. Each space in my home has some permanent elements and some that are temporary.  For this reason I am very partial to a neutral palette for my furniture and my walls.  I only need to change(...)'

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Moms Are The Best :)

Author : Anu Varma      Blog : My Dream Canvas      Date : 5/12/2013 7:38:00 PM

'Happy Mother's Day to all you wonderful mom's out there! These are the treasures I got this morning from my two little babies :) I hope you are enjoying your Sunday and Mother's Day where ever you are! Here's a toast to you mommy:)  You are my lifeline and the most incredible woman I know!  See you back here soon for an action packed week on My Dream Canvas! Image: Taken By Me '

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Happy Friday and A Big Thank You

Author : Anu Varma      Blog : My Dream Canvas      Date : 5/10/2013 4:11:00 PM

'A very Happy Friday my friends!! I woke up to see more than 5000 likes for My Dream Canvas on Facebook. I need to say this more often and I know its never enough!! A big thank you to each and every one of you who stop by here. You all have given me a lot of love, support and encouragement over the years. You are the best :) I look forward to seeing more of you on Facebook. Image: My cup of tea!'

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My Journey Through The Cotswolds

Author : Anu Varma      Blog : My Dream Canvas      Date : 5/9/2013 5:04:00 AM

'“A good traveler has no fixed plans and is not intent on arriving.” – Lao Tzu. This pretty much sums up my drive through the Cotswolds earlier this year :) We got into the car and just drove off. I picked the towns based on how quaint and pretty the names sounded :) The day started out dark and cloudy. It was my first encounter with the typical English weather as the previous few days had been bright and sunny! However, I could completely relate to it as the the weather in the (...)'

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The Color Caravan Goes Online

Author : Anu Varma      Blog : My Dream Canvas      Date : 5/8/2013 4:15:00 PM

'Many of you have asked me about Madhubani Milk can  I bought from The Color Caravan a few years ago. Yes, I loved it the instant I saw it :) Today, you can purchase the one of a kind products  from The Color Caravan via their recently launched online store. The Color Caravan currently ships only within India but plans to begin international shipping soon! Now for the exciting news!! To mark this occasion Color Caravan has offered the first 30 re(...)'

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Balcony Love and A Pretty Bedroom

Author : Anu Varma      Blog : My Dream Canvas      Date : 5/7/2013 11:54:00 PM

'I have a soft spot for balconies and so when I found this one, I just had to share it with you:) Perhaps, its because I grew up in India. Many of the older homes there had balconies or verandas. As an army kid I moved around constantly. One of our homes had a long veranda wrapped around the front of the house. I was eleven at that time.I remember the fun my brother and I had running from one end to the other :) Of course, If I had something like that today.....I would go craz(...)'

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A Spring Soiree and A Giveaway By Mikasa

Author : Anu Varma      Blog : My Dream Canvas      Date : 5/6/2013 3:25:00 PM

'Spring has arrived at My Dream Canvas :) These last few days we have had some amazing weather in the Pacific Northwest with crystal clear skies and long sunny days. Seattle is also known as the Emerald city and it is beautiful to see all the wonderful shades of green resplendent everywhere. Today, I am inviting you into my home. I have teamed up with the stylish and popular brand Mikasa to entertain you all. Mikasa is a leading brand in tableware and gift ware. I am using (...)'

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A Special Place Close To Home

Author : Anuradha Varma      Blog : My Dream Canvas      Date : 5/4/2013 3:09:00 PM

'The weekend is here and we are heading towards a glorious couple of days. The temperature is going to rise up to 80 degrees!! This is a cause of celebration in my part of town :) I am raising my glass to the beauty of the Pacific Northwest. From the snow capped peaks....to the sea and the lakes.....to the surreal sunsets.....there is magic all around! This is a shot of my favorite spot. I was here yesterday to watch the sun go down. I come here often to enjoy the simple things (...)'

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Introducing Aure

Author : Anuradha Varma      Blog : My Dream Canvas      Date : 5/3/2013 2:28:00 AM

'Aure is the brainchild of Seattle based Lakshme. She is a fellow décor enthusiast and a talented artist. Lakshme creates digital art by fusing traced photographic images with hand-drawn digital graphic elements. Aure was a shelved dream from her design graduate days. Friends and family encouraged her to bring it to life. As a brand, Aure radiates ethnicity with a modern twist. It will bring the traditional elements into your home in a fut(...)'

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Design Services by My Dream Canvas

Author : Anuradha Varma      Blog : My Dream Canvas      Date : 5/2/2013 2:32:00 AM

'I am happy to announce something that has been in the pipeline for some time now. I have been thinking/ working about this for a while. Today seemed like a good day to blog about it as well:)  Thanks to the constant encouragement of my family and friends I am happy to introduce you to Design Services by My Dream Canvas. Design Services:My design services range from designing your complete home to just freshening up a space using what you currently own.  I c(...)'

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For The Love of Vintage Fabrics Part 2

Author : Anuradha Varma      Blog : My Dream Canvas      Date : 5/1/2013 4:35:00 PM

'Today, I am sharing my first contribution on the Vintage Fabrics series MDC. My aim here was for you to share your love for vintage textiles with me on My Dream Canvas. The fabric need not be ancient, it need not be expensive but it should be meaningful to you. You can read more about the series in my earlier post here! I am happy to share a beautifully styled vignette by Reshma of Love and Care. She sent me these lovely images of a corner in her home. She has used a (...)'

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Backyard Crush : Purple Hues For The Summer

Author : Anuradha Varma      Blog : My Dream Canvas      Date : 4/30/2013 4:55:00 AM

'Today was a cold and windy day in my neck of the woods. I froze on my evening walk! Yes the weather here is very strange :)  You can't blame me for constantly day dreaming about summer!! I am usually drawn to earthy colors......however, my backyard inspiration today is all about purple/lavender hues. Though this would not have been my first color choice for doing up my backyard. I have to admit, that I have been swept away........ and this looks very..... very tempting. (...)'

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