Wednesday, July 22, 2015

Blessings of Pooja!

Don’tcha just love summer? I dearly do. It’s disheartening to be cooped up inside all winter long. Being summer around, we are enjoying as much environmental pluses as we could before the uninvited cold winter days barge in. Summer, here, is all about outdoors. Weekends are jammed in cool natural breeze with picnics radiating whiff of the smokey BBQ parties in the pleasurable company of abundance of friends. A long evening strolls with a warm sun lit on our path of ravine. Few leisurely games of badminton and late night movies on Netflix officially authenticate summer vacation. Routine mornings are bit lazy than regular ones, as I also don’t mind joining my two munchkins by simply dozing off extra hours in the lulls of humming ceiling fans ;) On a long summer vacation day, with tedious routine, taking few breaks won't hurt!
 
You know me, I can burst all day long about my summer tales, but today’s post is about a blessing, a tradition, a celebration we held few weeks back in our home. I had briefed you earlier about a “Pooja” celebration. It has turn out to be a custom we cling to follow every year since last 10 years. But this year, being me on the blog circle, I had countless reasons to share the spirit and the portraits with my readers. 
 
 
Every year, we have long lasting family gatherings, on this particular day, when I apt to infuse every corner with fanciful décor. Revamping the rooms by pumping up enough volume of décor accessories is what I excel in. Massive make overs take place in my home for any special occasion. Though, I usually take a step back and run an eye on what I already own and focus on areas of potential displays.
The entrance was adorned with brass and deep red groupings. Grouping your collections in ingenious ways will qualify each item with even greater decorative value that it might otherwise have. Strive for something new and pleasing in something you already have.
 

As I have briefed earlier, entrance is a winning location. A short stay in foyer to enjoy the interesting display is always an earning point in the decorating game. Add the thrill at the entrance for the atmosphere of the celebrations by decorating with special touches. Antique brass is successfully updated here with contemporary details. A bright bloom of flourishing Dahlia, from my very small garden, adds the pop of colour and beauty.
 
 
 
Diyas are integral part of any Pooja, if not for “Pooja”, well lit candles are essential part of any bash at my home. Nothing beats their gentle twinkle glow for setting the tone for the celebration.

 
Put some unique spins on the familiar pieces by blowing them up. Flowers don't only add freshness in the air but also spruce up the room. They never fail to spread some glorious touches for celebrations in my décor.
 
 
Few of my exquisite pieces chosen solely for their beauty. Sometimes a little enhancement is all that is needed to transform from functions to fantastic. Besides, celebrations are great occasions for collections showcase.

Some soulful “bhajans” expressing sentiments for the love of God filled up the atmosphere. The presence of assembled guests singing prayers and showering blessings always leaves its abiding echo. We look forward to the day profoundly every year. We also happen to welcome an addition of new “Ganesha” to our collection on this day.


Grab beautifying opportunity for any significant, happy event and accomplish it with a great pomp and glory. Let your plenty of “desi” arrangements work the charm of putting the notch above the rest. Ensure to add your allure to any memorable event with spirited theme carried throughout the home. These are the simple pleasures of life we love to live in :)

Until we meet again see you around on facebook page/instagram page, toodles!

 

9 comments:

  1. All your Brass pieces are beautiful..is there a particular place you get them from? Would definitely want to get some for myself as well..

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    1. Hi Ruchira, thank you dear :) These pieces are collected over the years from different places and parts of the world. Few are gifted, few are inherited and few we carried home from back home and they have proudly joined every home we inhabited. You can start your collections from whatever and however you can collect and follow your heart!

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  2. Love how everything looks do put together! How do you keep your brass pieces clean sms shining?

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    1. Thank you for your appreciating words. Eco-friendly way of tamrind pulp works well for my trendy sheen of brass collection!

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  3. what amazing brass ya!!!
    Its to kill for

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    1. Aarti, your killer comments are more than enough to melt me. Thank you for your love :)

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  4. Pinky, I was virtually at your place feeling all the bliss! So beautiful and heart soothing is your pooja décor. I hope you had satisfying pooja..

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  5. Thank you Prasanna for taking a moment to stop by. The pooja was a pure bliss not only to satisfy our sentimental requirements but also to bless chaotic jumble of daily life.

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  6. Your antiques are very soothing to the soul and beautifully crafted. You have a very decorative touch and the placement is perfect. I’ve learned that Pooja can be carried out in the home or at temples to celebrate different phases in life. I think you've done a wonderful job of presenting the peaceful presence of Pooja in your home.

    Brandi Bradley @ Rotax Metals

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