Ganesha...joining me to wish you a happy weekend!

Do you ever get that anticipation or excitement for Friday? I do..all the time, and I have seen many expressing that excitement with the help of that lingo also: TGIF. We have a big deal about Fridays and why not, after a whole week's grind we get 2 solid days to de-stress and revive.  I am one of those who like to complete the chores the day before the weekend so I can allow myself to enjoy the pleasure of rest of  the two full days.  

This week was bit harsh for us Torontonians as we had a first blast of winter this year! The bruiser that hit Monday left an extra day off for schools but at the same time it was a hard commute on roads and of course tons and tons of shoveling the snow. We often see these storms our way but this year we were lucky to have many bonus warm days and shouldn't complain.

So, here are my weekend wishes for you all with my proud possession of Ganesha. I took them out on a tour from their usual display, to accompany us on our weekend, and placed on my coffee table.

The "paghdi"(crown) on his head and "trishul"(trident) on forehead doubles the divine and jolly good look  

Lately, I have spotted many different versions of turquoise blue and red colored brass statues on net. Not only Ganesha, there are Buddha, Krishna and many more deities being viral in this form. Being an inquisitive person, thought to learn more about these collectibles, but couldn't dig much out. All I could find is what we see, red and turquoise colored stones are affixed to the brass statues. It sure made me wonder if they are actually made with genuine turquoise, as turquoise is prized as a gem.

The new Ganesha came to bless our home this "Ganesh Chaturthi".   

This is a new addition in our home. When I had first glance on this one, couldn't figure out the gesture of the statue but later learned that he is holding the "The Bhagavad-Gita"(Holy book for Hindu) which he agreed to write down on the request of Vedavyasa. I must credit Aj for his keen eye to seek for an absolute stunning pieces of Ganesha for our home.

Did I mention that all the pieces collected over the years are utter finds of Aj. Entire collection of our home is thanks to him and his travel to distance parts of the world, where he is always on a hunt for new Ganesha waiting to be added to our collection. Well, he sure has a knack of making me happy and fortunate. 

I can go on venting my lovely tales of Ganesha but will weave some more stories later and for now signing out wishing you all a happy weekend. Until we meet again, toodles!

(Images: My home)

The Artist....in the house!

I had this colorful story lingering in my mind to share with you all and finally one day, she allowed me to share it. I never thought of coming across to this phase of my life and sharing this beautiful story with you all wonderful people.

She? Yes, she is moody, she is flashy, she is dramatic, she is always in her own world and she completes herself being the tough teenager of our house. 

 

Just wanted to show case these pictures on my Facebook Page, but long thought on it made me crack the mystery and write about it also. The awaited artist post is all about our 17 years old daughter - Pushti - A born artist in the family, though she doesn't consider herself one but we are proud of her bountiful characteristics. 

Pushti followed art very interestingly since childhood,  she just enjoys playing with colors in any form, shape or size. Drawing and paintings have been her stress busters, she can spend the whole night listening to music and creating one of a kind painting for us. She is a self taught artist, but has been exposed to various art classes due to her intriguing passion for art. Be it a pottery class, or a sketching class or even making a wonderful scrapbooks of our vacation, it all fascinates her. She has been honored with plenty of Arts Award during her school life. Not only that, you may find her name on the wall of her previous school drawings as well.

I have captured all her school memories, those all little books and drawings in my treasure box, they hold beautiful memories of her childhood for me. 

She is lucky enough to be rewarded with all the art materials she ever wanted or requested as we knew one day, she will use it, if not now, may be down the road she will work with it.

Her Treasure Chest snippet

One fine day, we were surprised with first Ganesha drawing from her, which she drew and painted few years back. That was the first actual piece she made on canvas. 

Year 2011. 

These are some classics she drew for her school project. Disney characters came alive on her charcoal drawings. We have laminated them to treasure for long but some you may notice smudged out due to charcoal over lamination.

Ariel from " The Little Mermaid"

Jasmine from "Aladdin"

Bambi

Pocahontas 

My Favorite Mickey & Minnie

Glimpse of Disney Collection!

The entrance is adorned by her beautiful paintings (Year 2013)

                        You can visit the front foyer of the house here for another glance.

The latest one: Version of Krishna & Ganesha (Year 2014)

                       A black and white Ganesha was given as a gift to her teacher last Summer.

Before and after picture (Year 2014)



My Artist!

 

Her each piece is worthy enough to frame and brighten corner of our home. 





Along with these memories, hopefully we will have few additions in near future. Though she has negative thoughts of persuing her career in arts and wanting to lead to Science stream. We have a strong vibe that she will realise it soon and end up doing what she loves doing on her own.

 

Hope you enjoyed the colorful journey of the artist and pictures with me. Stay connected, until we meet again, toodles! 

 

 

Raining white inside and out side....

And how is the weekend treating you so far? Me? I am just enjoying a lazy Sunday evening with a warm cup of coffee in "me" mood. Not a much coffee lover but when a teenager demands a coffee on a busy study schedule, mommy dear has to comfort with one. Thought to sip one for myself on this cold and dark (yes, it's already pitch black) evening. As said about this "me" time, I sense I have to get used to it being a mom of two grown up kids. Older one is looking out for universities this fall and middle school-er claim to be a big boy but is still a baby of the house! The younger they get, the older we feel. Though, I keep finding happiness and being busy in my own world - my home! I have always one or another corner to brighten. I keep something happening around myself what I enjoy doing the most!

Today I am inviting you at the foyer of my home. Throwing up once again my sweet little Neutral vignette inspired by the Winter. If your foyer is a big area or small, you have only that area to get or leave your first impression for your guests. The entrance deserves the attention not only to set the mood of your guest but it will give out the clue about what is yet to come. 

After Christmas colors, felt like we needed something calm than chaos. So, I gathered up all I could around the house running up in my daughter's room and my basement (that is where all my decor items land if not using them) to assemble all similar pieces together. 

Since Aj & I are an avid collectors of "Ganeshji", not only we get them home so often, we happen to have them as gifts repeatedly. This piece is one of my favorite one, out of all we have! It is a white Italian marble piece studded with "kundan" work with his little stand. Since it was all going to be neutral, these bright red and green colors were perfect.

Italian Marble Ganesha, studded with KUNDAN.

Lord Ganesha is considered as a "Lord of Beginnings" and one of the most divine god, I bet you haven't find him only at my entrance, you have seen him smiling and glancing at us at many entrances. 

The teapot vase is a new addition to my collection and matched perfectly with my grouping and added the much needed drama on the table. 

 Even though this is almost all neutral, there are bits of texture making it beautiful.  Reed diffuser sticks and few potpourri are enough to refresh the entrance with their fragrance.

The Final Look!

This is what it's dressed for now, but wait, I am not done. I want to share few previous looks of the same spot which I happen to clicked to share with you all. 

Again with all Brass Ganesha

One more,..

With my Buddha at front!

Hope you enjoyed my little corner of the foyer, and yes, don't forget to visit the artist of the house post for those beautiful paintings above the console table.

 

 I never feel finished about decorating any corner, it is a continuous process in my home. 

I hope you can steal some ideas from my creativity. Now, don't be shy, play around with your foyer with your taste. You will be amazed how your imagination will take its shape. 

See you around and let me hear all about your entrance. Until we meet again, toodles!