tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72851819167324629042024-03-13T03:36:43.178-04:00All things beautiful....Neha@ All things beautifulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08310023961976164079noreply@blogger.comBlogger142125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7285181916732462904.post-62963165856369960752014-04-06T22:14:00.000-04:002014-04-07T09:21:58.863-04:00The story behind shopAraish- Part 1<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I'm back!!! .....and a lot has been going on, all this time while I was AWOL. Researching, curating, creating, photographing and marketing my products for <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/shopAraish?ref=si_shop">my etsy shop</a> is almost a full time job. And doing all this with <i>another</i> full time job plus managing a household with two kids...ahhhhh...can you imagine????</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">But it has been an exciting experience, so I'm not complaining. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Today seems like a good day to share the story behind <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/shopAraish?ref=si_shop">shopAraish</a> with you, my readers- on how it all started, and what's going on now. Because it was exactly a year ago when the idea for this shop was born. As I'm sitting down to write, I'm going to share with you all the details. It's going to be a rather long post.....So....please sit down, with a cuppa coffee (or tea), relax....and read along.....</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Born and brought up in India, I've been in the US for more than 11 years now. In all this time, my fascination for India- its culture, the history, the textiles and crafts from different states- has only grown. Each visit there, and I come back more enriched. I bring back more....A month or so later, I'm craving to go back and shop again:) Yes, that's me!</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">It all started while I was visiting India last spring. Delhi is my usual stop, but this time I had the fortune to stay in Jaipur for a month. A city I truly love for its culture, beautiful architecture and a multitude of crafts. </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Being an avid fan of block printing and wood blocks, I made a few trips to <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanganer">Sanganer</a>- the mecca for hand block printing (details coming up in part 2). Jaipur is also well known for the finest jewelry makers in the country. And so, exploring the jewelry market was on the top of my list. I scouted the narrow '<i>galis</i>' of Jaipur's <i>Johri bazaar </i>in search of the most unique finds. </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">One April afternoon, I stumbled upon this tiny little shop tucked away in a narrow alley. As I entered, under the glass counter, I saw neatly lined steel bowls heaped with a variety of the most eye catching beads. These bright colored beads were made using traditional jewelry making techniques such as <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meenakari">Meenakari</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jadau">Jadau</a> and Pachhi work. As I admired these beauties in the palm of my hand, I knew I had to bring them home with me. That's when the idea for an <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/shopAraish?ref=si_shop">etsy store</a> popped up in my head. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">The more I thought about it, the more exciting it was. What better reason to shop f</span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">or these gorgeous finds than to</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> create jewelry out of these and sell them in my own shop. If it was only for myself, how much could I shop. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">First step was to pick out the best beads and make my designs with them. Next steps.....deciding a name for the shop, lining of products, understanding how etsy works- in short, a lot of work. It all happened, but slowly. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I started the shop in August last year, and since then we (me and the shop) have come a long way (I think!). To begin with, I started with jewelry (earrings!). I have recently added a home decor section to the shop. More details coming soon....stay tuned for part 2!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Wishing all of you a very happy, healthy, successful, cheerful and joyous 2014!!!</span></div>
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Neha@ All things beautifulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08310023961976164079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7285181916732462904.post-82238871639020473342014-01-01T01:29:00.000-05:002014-01-01T01:29:30.446-05:00Saying goodbye to 2013<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Is it really the last day of 2013? Its so hard to believe that the year has come to an end. Where <i>did</i> this year go...? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Reflecting back at the year..... it has been an eventful year for me for many reasons....but most importantly for one- for a new beginning- My Etsy shop 'shopAraish'. This venture had been in the making for years....only in my mind. With a great load of effort behind the scenes, it finally came to life in the second half of 2013. I'm immensely grateful to God for making this happen...and to all of my family- here at home and also back in India-for their huge support. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">My daughter was born in 2012, but as she grew up, 2013 saw my family transition from a family of three to a family of four in the true sense....and that, to me, has been a real joy. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">As I was taking a break from my work this year, I took a long vacation in India and spent some quality time with my family there. I'm so glad I was able to do it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I have a lot to be grateful for in 2013....and I hope that 2014 is even better...for me and for all of you! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Here's to a fabulous</span> <span style="font-size: large;">2014</span>!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Hello everyone! </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">How have you been?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Are you busy gearing up for the holidays? I know... I am. My to do list has a ton of things....a bit more than I can handle.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">As one moves from one stage of life to the next, chores and to dos just keep adding to your daily routine....kids activities and school, personal as well as professional commitments, household responsibilities.....an ever growing task list. My son is 4 and my daughter is just a little over one year old. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Life was super busy when I had just one kid....and now there are two.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> I think we are capable of more than what we give ourselves credit for.......</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">With two kids, my life is whirlwind of activities. I try to squeeze in so many things in a day, and it makes me stress out. At such times, I tell myself to take a deep breath, and only focus on </span><strike style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">one thing</strike><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> a few things at a time. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">As my friends (already on to the next stage;)) tell me, it only gets busier.....aaahhhh.....how will I do it all? Well, we will see....I think I'll be more capable by then:) What say??</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Well, well.... For now, I wanted to share with you these gorgeous </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Moroccan</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">lanterns available on etsy in all possible colors and designs. The beautifully done henna like patterns are very attractive and I can't stop browsing through the entire collection. These would be wonderful as part of your holiday decor. Available at </span><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/LITdecor?ref=l2-shopheader-name" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">LIT decor on Etsy</a><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Only my Diwali in pictures, for you today!! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I'm all done with Halloween. Now it's time for the big celebration, that is Diwali. Traditionally, Dhanteras marks the beginning of the five day long festivities for Diwali. So today, I'm ready to spruce up my home and bring in some Diwali cheer:)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I made these candle holders a couple of years back....read more about them <a href="http://allthingzbeautiful.blogspot.com/2011/09/decorating-with-candles.html">here</a>. They become a part of my Diwali decor every year. </span></div>
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Back in India, come Diwali we would always go out and get the colorful paper lanterns called <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kandeel">Kandeel</a>. We would pick out a big one for our porch. It's one of those many childhood memories that I have of Diwali celebration at home.I do miss that here......</div>
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My orange lantern from Z gallery is what I'm using to decorate my home here:)</div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I did a quick Diwali DIY as my table centerpiece and I wanted to share it with you all, but....it's still not dry for me to light it up and take pictures. I will try and take pictures tonight, so I can post them tomorrow. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Until then......<span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Have a safe, warm, and Happy Diwali!!!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">and I have reds, pinks, and gold on my mind as I think about dressing up my home this festive season. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Finally, there is a nip in the air, and the weather is becoming cooler. The lit up diyas give a golden glow to my home and add warmth:) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I love this time of the year.,...there's shopping to do....planning for a Diwali get together.....decorating for the festivities.... and to add to the mix, there's also the excitement of Halloween, especially for the kids!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">On this auspicious day, I am so excited to introduce you all to my very own etsy store <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/shopAraish?ref=search_shop_redirect">shopAraish</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">It has taken me a very long time to make this a reality and I'm seeking a lot of encouragement and good wishes from all of you here. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">'Araish' denotes beauty and decoration; and that is what <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/shopAraish?ref=search_shop_redirect">shopAraish</a> is all about- all things to beautify yourself, and to decorate your home. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">To begin with, </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">shopAraish brings to you a few exclusive pieces of hand made jewelry, mainly earrings. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"> All products at shopAraish are India-inspired. They are either handmade or designed by me or both. </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This is my first step towards bringing to you a whole range of India-inspired products for you and your home. I am working on a lot of them and they will soon be in stock at the store:)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: start;">Please take a few minutes to visit the store </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/shopAraish?ref=search_shop_redirect" style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; text-align: start;" target="_blank">here</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: start;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">First off, a big thank you for all the comments and compliments on my <a href="http://allthingzbeautiful.blogspot.com/2013/08/my-indian-ethnic-living-room.html">last post</a> on my Living room. I haven't been able to respond to many of you and I'd like to thank each one of you for taking the time to come here and leaving me a note:)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">It's a beautiful, crisp sunny morning in my neck of the woods with just a hint of cool. It makes me feel that Fall is here.....</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Here in Florida, there isn't much that reminds you of fall- it stays quite warm till the end of October and there is no change of colors of the leaves (which I truly miss). </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">But.....there is the countdown to Halloween and there are pumpkins and Halloween/fall decoration outside people's homes. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I've put up a fall vignette at my home to bring in the mood.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I love warm tones, and that's why the orange wall in my living room is my most favorite. It was also the first thing that I did in my living room- painted the wall and added the motifs (read more about it <a href="http://allthingzbeautiful.blogspot.com/2010/11/weekend-wrap-up.html">here</a>). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The vintage tapestry on the wall was bought from Rajasthan, India; and hung on a bamboo. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The Kantha poufs, the Suzani pillows, the block printed floor pillows, custom made coffee table, the Moroccan hanging lamp, the rug....all of these are my prized possessions. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> Looking at this room come together makes me very happy. </span></div>
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Here's a picture of a room that I pinned on my <a href="http://pinterest.com/thingsbeautiful/boards/">Pinterest</a> board today. The colors are my favorite, I love the rug, the pillows, the table, the succulents...just about everything about it. </div>
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My own living room has gone through a lot of changes in the past year and I'm working on sharing some pictures of it with you. There's still a lot to be done, but I think its in a good shape now. </div>
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I like looking at it and I hope you will too.....:)</div>
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Neha@ All things beautifulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08310023961976164079noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7285181916732462904.post-63545573165841730692013-06-13T10:28:00.004-04:002013-08-24T00:57:14.862-04:00My Dear Blog.....I missed you!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Most often, there are two reasons why people stop blogging, one that they go through a phase where they don't know what to write about; and second, they are too busy with their lives to find the time to give to their blog. For me it was both, in the beginning, the first one and then the second.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Now....I feel like I have all the reasons to rediscover my blog.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">An update from my personal life- which I'd like to share- because I consider my blog as also my journal. Last year I had a baby girl. My bundle of joy is </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">now 8 months old</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">:)....and keeping me really really busy;)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I know I've been gone for a long, long time. Totally disappeared on you....</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">just V.A.N.I.S.H.E.D. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">And........that isn't good at all, I know. But......for a good reason, which I will let you in soon, I promise. For now, I'm here as I couldn't resist popping in to share some Diwali sparkle. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">If you know me.....you know how excited I get about Diwali and where ever I am, I do my best to make it very special. This year is no different. The lights outside are already up and I have been busy putting together a few vignettes for lighting up my home:) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span id="yui_3_2_0_7_1343233216018552" style="color: #454545; text-align: -webkit-auto;">I love to travel and when it comes to travelling to a place rich in history and art, the excitement is all the more. </span><span style="color: #454545; text-align: -webkit-auto;"></span><br style="color: #454545; text-align: -webkit-auto;" /><br style="color: #454545; text-align: -webkit-auto;" /><span id="yui_3_2_0_7_1343233216018556" style="color: #454545; text-align: -webkit-auto;">This summer, we took a trip to San Juan, Puerto Rico and I must say, the place is a gem of a vacation destination. I did not know what to expect when I landed here. But... it had soooo much to offer.....</span></span></div>
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I've been gone for a long, long time. <br />
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I came across this beautifully decorated New York loft and I just felt like sharing it with you all....</div>
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The style feels like it mirrors mine in so many way. The entire look is eclectic...with ethnic elements added all over. I'm loving the Chakki style coffee table, the low chair and the Ikat floor cushions. The bright pillows make the place all the more inviting:)</div>
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<small> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/eclectic/living-room" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Eclectic Living Room design</a> by <a href="http://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designer/new-york" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">New York Interior Designer</a> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/deborahfrenchdesigns/deborah-french-designs" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Deborah French Designs</a></small></div>
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</div>Neha@ All things beautifulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08310023961976164079noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7285181916732462904.post-60662091838747719292012-02-13T06:39:00.000-05:002012-06-23T08:49:55.968-04:00Weekend clicks<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">A few random clicks from my sunny weekend.....</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Neha@ All things beautifulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08310023961976164079noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7285181916732462904.post-20906514009686449772012-02-09T10:49:00.000-05:002012-06-23T09:16:24.847-04:00Trinity<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Today I'm sharing with you this trio of mirrors that I recently finished and now they hang in my family room. All three mirrors are sourced from Ikea- the simple, inexpensive <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/90044151/">malma</a>, and then finished by yours truly:). </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The first in the series was done by me almost a year ago, the second one can be seen in my blog header...you can read more about it <a href="http://allthingzbeautiful.blogspot.com/2011/05/getting-little-crafty.html">here</a>. After the two, it just felt right..... to make one more and create a series. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">And so....I finally made the third one. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I do realize though.....the longer you go without blogging, more difficult it is to get back. I've had a few posts in my drafts folder for a while now...I meant to finish writing them and post them and everything......but God knows what went wrong........</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Today seems different, just the right day to blog...... </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I woke up this morning and felt like talking to you all....about what my days have been like, what I have been doing during my weekends....and what I have in store.</span> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">The weather in my neck of the woods has been just perfect, .....although unusually warm for winters......highs ranging in the upper 70s (all my friends, living in the north, I don't mean to make you jealous, I do miss the winter chill sometimes). </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">We have been spending a lot of time outdoors, weekends are mostly made up of a trip to the park- my son plays with dad, while mum is busy clicking away, trying out her new camera (wink). The afternoons are spent lazing in part sun/ part shade out in the backyard. I do manage to sneak some time to finish some of my projects (more on that in my upcoming posts, I promise).</span></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">In other news, we finally finished painting our home office (any guesses on the color I picked...?). And now, the walls are all set for the artwork to be hung. Me...I've been conjuring up ideas for a cluster wall....let's see how that turns out. </span></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">So what's keeping you busy these days? Any thing interesting....talk to me!</span></div><br />
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</div></div>Neha@ All things beautifulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08310023961976164079noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7285181916732462904.post-8536661665769423932012-01-10T10:49:00.003-05:002012-01-10T10:54:03.123-05:00Organizing Life<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Hello... my dears....! How are you? Have you made your New Year's resolutions yet? </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Another year is gone.....it's a time for new beginnings, another chance to make resolutions to improve on one's life yet again......</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">There is something about the new year that makes everyone think....re-consider their goals, both personal and professional......think about the past year and and think about what one could have done better.....(Do you have that kind of thoughts?)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">As we roll in to the new year, I too, am awakened with renewed energy and new goals for myself. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">One of them being more organized in life...and I'm not talking about organizing my physical surroundings here...I'm talking about getting mentally organized. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I'm a person who lives by the lists.... To do list, list of errands, list of home projects, shopping list...and if you are anything like me ....an ever growing list of DIYs. If something is not on my list, it tends to get lost in the business of everyday life. It's a bit much to keep track of. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">A friend introduced me to <a href="http://www.cozi.com/">Cozi</a>...It's an online organizer and a mobile app to organize your life. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Just the thing I needed....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">It is my first time shifting from paper notebooks to an online medium. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I'm loving it so far....Let's hope it is a good transition. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">How do you stay organized? Do you use any interesting apps? Do share...</span></div></div>Neha@ All things beautifulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08310023961976164079noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7285181916732462904.post-22817525055914100562012-01-06T14:36:00.000-05:002012-06-23T09:17:45.039-04:00Ten Thousand Villages<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">It was on my recent trip to Philadelphia when I was roaming around the city, looking for some unusual gifts for a few of my friends who I was meeting after a long long time, that I happened to find this store. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">As soon as I stepped in, I knew I had to share it with all of you here. As I browsed through the products, the lady at the counter walked up to me and told me all about them. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Sure enough, I was all the more fascinated and so glad that I found them. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><a href="http://www.tenthousandvillages.com/">Ten Thousand Villages</a> is a Fair Trade International Crafts supplier. They source crafts and handmade products from all around the world, especially to create opportunities for artisans in developing countries. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Every product purchased through them helps provide fair income to artisans. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Not only that, each product comes along with an information card telling the story about the product and the artist who created it. Isn't that so unique? </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I thought this was the perfect place to pick up special gifts for my friends. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">A few things that I chose.....</span> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">To read more about ten thousand villages and to browse their collection, </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">visit their website <a href="http://www.tenthousandvillages.com/">here</a>. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">They have stores all over the U.S:)</span></div></div>Neha@ All things beautifulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08310023961976164079noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7285181916732462904.post-13220496157834636872012-01-03T16:32:00.003-05:002012-01-04T15:56:29.189-05:00Musing about the year gone by...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">The whole of December went in a flurry, with work load almost at its peak during the weekdays(phew!) and holiday parties every weekend. I was off from work between Christmas and New years and it was a lovely end to a wonderful year. I wanted to do a wrap up post for 2011 before the start of the new year....but all through out the holidays, I could not grab a few calm moments to put my thoughts together and express all that I has to say. But, it's not too late I guess....So...here goes....</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">As I welcome the year 2012, I can't help but look back at the year that went by. It was a year full of activity....doing things that I enjoy thoroughly....travelling, crafting, blogging and spending time with loved ones. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">The year started off with a long trip to India for my <a href="http://allthingzbeautiful.blogspot.com/search/label/Wedding%20in%20the%20family">sister's wedding</a>. And what a memorable trip it was......Then there were vacations to <a href="http://allthingzbeautiful.blogspot.com/search/label/Mexico">Mexico</a> and <a href="http://allthingzbeautiful.blogspot.com/2011/07/snapshots-from-ca.html">California</a> in the summer, and a weekend getaway to the <a href="http://allthingzbeautiful.blogspot.com/2011/07/snapshots-from-ca.html">mountains up in Georgia</a>. To top it all, a much awaited week long <a href="http://allthingzbeautiful.blogspot.com/2011/10/postcards-from-paris.html">trip to Europe</a>. WOW....what a year it has been!!!! </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">It has been a very fulfilling year and I owe it all to you, my readers. You are the one who gives me encouragement and inspiration to be creative. I indulged in quite a few <a href="http://allthingzbeautiful.blogspot.com/search/label/DIY">creative projects</a> and it was all because of the encouraging words that you write on my blog. Through this blog, I have found so many amazing friends, and I'm thankful to each one of you for being there. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I hope that the year 2012, will be even better, and full of inspiration, for you and for me!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>Wishing you a very happy, prosperous and cheerful 2012! </strong></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div></div>Neha@ All things beautifulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08310023961976164079noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7285181916732462904.post-32265550154035507902012-01-02T13:31:00.000-05:002012-01-02T13:31:39.411-05:00Happy New Year 2012!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://media-cdn.pinterest.com/upload/159385274281997017_48BH3cRg_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://media-cdn.pinterest.com/upload/159385274281997017_48BH3cRg_c.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Images: My green and red and gold Christmas tree </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">( These are the first photos that I took using my new DSLR Camera...</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">an early b'day gift from dear hubby)</span></div></div>Neha@ All things beautifulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08310023961976164079noreply@blogger.com7