Friday Talkies.

Hello friends, I am really excited to share with you what I had planned for a Friday fun,with my family :

Movie time with wraps & fajitas.  

Must be wondering what this is?

Well, it is an old map series decoupaged paper mache storage box. I'm so happy that now all these gadgets are under one house.

How I used to hate seeing them strewn all over my living space.

Now lets get ready for movie time with ....

Charlie Chaplin

The idea of introducing  my son to the world of  Sir Charles Spencer Charlie Chaplin was long pending. Chaplin's silent movies could be understood anywhere in the world because they are just "silent".While talkies strengthened the language barrier,Chaplin's movies remained silent so that the whole world could join in on "the laughter"

    Now for something to munch on:Wraps and fajitas from  Mommy's kitchen,will do ?

   

Hope, everyone is having a wonderful weekend.I surely had some good quality time spent with my family and is all energized  for the forthcoming week ahead.

Thanks to all of you lovely ladies for hosting the parties.

Linking to: 

Stuff and Nonsense:Fridays unfolded.

 Chic on a Shoestring Decorating: Flaunt it Friday 

At The Picket Fence:Inspiration Friday 

                                    Ivy and Elephants:What's it Wednesday

            The house in the roses:Show-off-your-cottage -Monday

Savvy Southern Style: Wow Us Wednesdays
Colours Dekor: Made with Love Party

I would like to thank the lovely sisters Paula and Patti of Ivy and Elephants  for featuring my post on Sketches in B/w HERE. Thank you ladies, I'm deeply honored and really appreciate it.Do stop by and visit their lovely blog:

Ivy and Elephants

Hugs, Arani

Sketches in B/W

Sketches in Black & White

 Today I bring to you some memories ... postcards from a city which is very very close to me: the source, the root, the milieu which has inculcated  the creative and cultural elements in me.

Yes , it is about my "City Of Joy" - Kolkatta 

This picture shows a street life in a busy by lane of  the city.

These beautiful  B/W pencil sketches by artist Samir Biswas,were gifted to my husband by his colleague.They've been around for some time as I was searching for a place to group them. Finally, I found this corner at the entrance of my bedroom , the perfect long wall to display them.

Now they are  happily grouped against my "apple green" wall.

         

The vignette on the window ledge in the corridor leading to my bedroom door.

The fabric lamp shade renders a lovely warm soft glow around, just perfect for my bedroom 

                                 

 My city's B/W sketches  have got their space finally; whenever I enter my room now, I smile...

Linking up with :

At the Picket fence :  Inspiration Friday 

 The not so functional housewife : Functional Friday 

 Colours Dekor: The Weekly story

 Ivy and Elephants:What's It Wednesday party.    

Have lovely weekend folks!

Cheers, Arani. 

Summer of 2012.

Nothing else symbolises the  months of summer better than this simple Indian hand fan. I have added that Xtra to it by lining it with a  red saree border.

A small terracotta bucket makes a wonderful planter that I painted in   monochromatic shades to get the earthen hues.Here is my Baisakhi table scape with the Indian Thali and all the gourmet food, and  that is how we welcome the Indian Summer( Baisakhi), the first season of the Indian New year in all  its glory.

 Happy Baisakhi to all.

Linking to ~
Colours dekor:The Weekly Story

                       Homemaker on a Dime:Creative-Bloggers' Party and Hop


                                    ~Arani~

Sneak Peek

Entry to my abode :

I had to redo my front door to do justice to this tribal  figurine door handle,

that I had  picked up on an impulse from a craft bazaar

 then this interesting fish lock had to follow....

 it's strategically placed eyes unlocks the door with the press of a finger, now that is a bummer for anybody who tries to break in!

The wooden parrot bracket had a shiny brown polish all over, so I just sanded it down for a more distressed look. Now I am happy .

My front door now has a new sleek look with a minimalist Japanese design.The frosted glass panels resemble the Shoji screens. One of the glass panels is removed for sliding in the mails. It also acts as the eye-hole  for my door, well hows that for a change!!  

  

 Friends, so what are you waiting for? Step in!

Your comments and thoughts are much appreciated. 

Hope you have a lovely week ahead!

Linking to - 

Ivy and Elephnats: What's it Wednesday
2805:Potpourri Friday
Common Ground:Vintage Inspiration.

Hugs, Arani