Monday, March 11, 2013

While I patiently wait for Spring...

Yesterday we set our clock ahead by an hour.
The days are getting longer.
As I look outside my window I see a white blanket of snow which doesn't seem fluffy any more.
Tiny rivulets flow down the paths.
A gently breeze seems to take over the quiet stillness of winter.
A season in transition.
An anticipation of Spring....

Having moved to Minnesota in late July last year, we have been able to enjoy Summer, Fall and Winter.
Now as I patiently wait for Spring outside my window, few corners at home seemed to have already welcomed the season:-)


 Vintage Oleographs, fresh flowers and silverware.

A sparkly twist on the Oleographs...

 Attar perfume bottles from Old City Ahmedabad sit pretty on a vintage tile...

A floral mirror work dupatta provides the perfect background.




 Rose perfumed tea lights...



Look who just made an appearance!

Priya Sebastian's Charcoal Artwork doesn't have an orange wall backdrop but holds the same position in our study.

Wishing all of you a beautiful season of fresh flowers, soft green grass under your feet and blue blue skies!

( Images by Arch)

18 comments:

VIDYA said...

Beautiful pictures!!and the charcoal portrait sketch looks as stunning as ever!!!
Can't wait to see more corners of your home!!!waiting patiently for your next home tour ;)

Radhika Thampuran said...

Flowers and pictures look beautiful. Waiting to see more of ur home here in the US :)

Green Mirchi said...

Nice! Love the dupatta and flowers combination. Definitely signals spring.. hope it comes to MN soon :).
Pacchai

Priya Sebastian said...

I love the new muted colour scheme Archana. Naturally I'm very happy to see that the charcoal portrait makes its presence felt amidst this palette too.
One day I hope there will be a post which shows all the corners of your new home.
:-)

Nayana said...

It's good to see the beautiful corners of your one by one....patiently waiting for more...

Nivedita Das Narayan said...

Started tapping away early this morning, bathed, and having bathed my plants, windows and screens thrown wide open, willfully allowing all of the the outside to stream inside and so, in a heightened state of calm :)

and pure morning dalliance of seeing your post after ages; as always becalmed, feeling One with your thoughts and in peace that some feelings are universal!
God bless you
Love and my very best wishes,
Nivedita

Anonymous said...

Such pretty photos! You have made Spring appear.

Vidya @ Whats Ur Home Stoy said...

Great to see you back to posting. Looking forward to more.

Reshma at masalamangomantra.blogspot.com said...

Lovely pictures!

Aalayam Inspiration said...

ah the richness of Indian influences - lending that exotic appeal to the corners of your American abode!

your posts are as always inspiring!

http://aalayaminspiration.blogspot.com

~deepa

Deb said...

Oh your photography is SO gorgeous! Nice to see again! Can't wait to see what you share from a summer there. We lived in Bloomington for 4 years and liked it there despite the winters. Summer is great there.

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Art Glass Vase said...

Happy Easter,they are beautiful, especially that lovely photograph. Enjoy your long weekend. :)

Elena +deco said...

I really like the vintage oleographs. I would love to collect indian vintage pieces. Next time I will go to India I will start my collection!
Thank you for sharing and thank you for your blog which refreshing and inspiring.
Elena.
http://egiavarini.blogspot.it/

Peacocks And Paisleys said...

Hope you are settling in well in your new surroundings , it's quiet a change but your home pics are always so warm and inviting .

Chondryma said...

Lovely colors... Adore your home so much....

Meet me at - http://chondryma.blogspot.com.au/

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Wow now this is something that I would love decorate my house with..

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