today....

Once again i greet autumn light.I wandered from one room to the other searching for the softer tones of light.Autumn light pours into the room and dances on my walls in the early morning hours.A mixed fragrance at home todaySome lilies on the chest and their intoxicating fragrance.I dug out some old lovable antiques,my betel nut cracker.The purity of the white hibiscus,nothing can beat it...staged some of them and took some images.There were marigolds for puja at home.Still my hands have the everlasting fragrance of pichipoo.

some of the moods at home today....

All ideas and images conceived by Lakshmi Arvind

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the charm and the quaintness......

Enjoy the season! loving everything about the season.
the sights,smells and sound
the dusky light in our living room brings a glow in my eyes and a wonderful smile...
warm light pouring in from every quaint window
they all combine to bring an old world charm..
the most pleasant season here..

The lovely people at The Key Bunch blog are celebrating their anniversary by Saying it with Flowers
Wishing you lots more years in the blogosphere and "happy anniversary"

Images and Ideas conceived by Lakshmi Arvind
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Nowadays....

A cold misty morning in Delhi,todayLoving the wintersunshine as it makes its way through the windows

Having tea with sunshine

Noticing the patterns that light makes

Loving light ,as I have not loved it before..interesting

Reading quotes about light

Quotes make us think...

Do not anticpate trouble or worry about what may never happen.

Keep in the sunlight"Benjamin Franklin"

Winter annuals get planted in pots in the terrace

Lettuce and Dhaniya seeds waiting to be sown

Hot soups get ready by 7 o clock in the evening

Watching loads of images on flickr and getting inspired

Inspired by baking seeing loads of photos on flickr and blogs

Thinking of baking some day

Winter Mornings..

*on winter mornings the house is still dark and cold and then the alarm rings

*cuddling in bed on cold winter morning

*i drag myself out of the bed

*hot elachi tea boiling in the kitchen

*the cold breeze makes it way when i open the door leading to the balcony.

*it hits my face softly

*loving the golden glow of the winter morning sun

*sunlight fills my living room,creating patches of warmth

*adash of pink bright cushions bring in cheer to the winter

*romancing with my pink cushions

*lot of guests at home during winter

*drawing and painting with my little one

*mythical and magical flowers of rajnigandha in the living room

*the heavy fragrance of the flowers filling the corners of the home

*you never forget your experience with tuberoses,

*enjoying the winter sun in all corners of the home

*enjoy the season,a nip in the air and a warm blanket around you.

*enjoy your day!

The Day Onam came visiting home.....

Another Onam has just passed by..Onam opens a chest full of memories....

Onam arrived at our home in its own pomp and splendour.It brought lots of happiness and festivities along with it.A day together, cherished forever.A flower carpet laid out in yellows and reds..The marigold gave a golden hue and the fragrance of the flowers filled the air.My little one hurriedly came back from school to help me.She had to do some rearranging with the already laid out flower carpet.Asked me to click her feet and the flowers.Posed with the flowers and asked me to take a hundred images of her.It was fun at the same time tiring to cook a 7 course meal for some of our friends who came over to have lunch.I sneaked time after cooking to think about some compositions hurriedly and clicked some snaps.In the centre of the flower carpet are the images of gods kept.Everything was laid out on the banana leaf ,the order obeyed when served and given to God first and then to all othersThe kheer came out fantabously..But inspite of all,Moments were full of memories celebrated together at homeMoments attached in strings make me miss Onam at home

Cherished Onam memories.....Come back to me in dreams..

Spring time Awaits!

Anticipation lingers as we await the first fresh breath of spring. Nothing compares to the feeling of brisk cool air replaced with a sweet spring breeze, or longer days filled with rays of sunshine and birds chirping.

Like an old friend, the time we've been looking forward to has finally arrived. Relish in the new season with a copy of magazines and freshly brewed tea in hand.

Take in all spring has to offer by gathering friends for an afternoon tea, with clusters of bright flowers and china that reflect the vitality of the season.