Thank You purplehomes!

<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Thank You Prachi at <a href="http://purplehomes.blogspot.com/">purplehomes</a> for the lovely <a href="http://purplehomes.blogspot.com/2010/11/design-talks-lakshmi.html">interview</a> about Celebrations decor.It was a pleasure talking to you Prachi and I thank you making me a part of your lovely series.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Two diyas which were a part of the Diwali decor,now sits on the centre table and I have floated flowers in them..arent they lovely?</span></div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538195520344252130" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIKVaXcoozn1RKgC0W_gkg78lYtN7cXThSGD4DxhE4c45KMQ1anX2NGPAGSLXBxfO8S_WF65CA9eBIjGt4VvfYjJQJdlx8vrDqp4dSm46CY1qVCIToFX1sKjOJwwGte__5tKsxh6eB1ao/s400/IMG_8794+copy.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538195537553150674" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYXtGtrKeZh7MFc7ND0yOeEOAvkXFIsaTG2sAnbPeuljZHI1zjf-E1QQFosHJIb0YQWpOSa8wMYqE_e0XSHC_40oNchLWhoHkEr0mlb8S1Wn-QDo7Yo0BsTOt-fqUTRyVkA0sYaQ38_Zw/s400/IMG_8802+copy.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538195530171523250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGuidd58Z2ScNWb7tygG4tJxhBORMBIIjU2nJbp4xKZw7j7-baS5p0EXWyL1b0fgpgI94_2XpfomXF3AF0_DtBA23ifXM6Pm8PvAnIbA0-qGVtf9O0zt0b1_g50NsHDzNB_drk_4M2LHQ/s400/IMG_8799+copy.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538195525444847170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7OlyrTqAIX16MXLgUsJfhsdzWTNcFXxtOQHUrpsCwDDAt1VmhpXP047lJ6duJuaeixoiigf-bspMUp3-X3FXdnvVRg5nQqanvG04wsiuvvuW4bf8Vl2ZP13cV-dHy8PPMntWPC51eU1o/s400/IMG_8798+copy.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpsmXdvFTuBcvlGKOAxc9rmYlgxbaLrH0ltGd4Nk54d59lJsEamis6YLHZEDRogxdArMUR2MvIEMpHSqODJ0hFVyTQdPXIwTtruhMzUm_dOK9K-SfICt8RP-02cyR_BOQRXkU_MXHtNcQ/s1600/IMG_8807+copy.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538195542426466018" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpsmXdvFTuBcvlGKOAxc9rmYlgxbaLrH0ltGd4Nk54d59lJsEamis6YLHZEDRogxdArMUR2MvIEMpHSqODJ0hFVyTQdPXIwTtruhMzUm_dOK9K-SfICt8RP-02cyR_BOQRXkU_MXHtNcQ/s400/IMG_8807+copy.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" /></a><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Images and Ideas By Lakshmi Arvind</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">pl do not copy nor steal them</span></div>

Thank You purplehomes!

Thank You Prachi at purplehomes for the lovely interview about Celebrations decor.It was a pleasure talking to you Prachi and I thank you ...

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Lovely English Tudor- Is that in London?

<div align="center"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5536618066641254514" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEBMafVXaZdxfCkKbCcwek0XIjFHc9jNk7bQ_vSN6p1Eh0MmO2FRqDHy_4J3vkBrNNvB6GLYzYvoipSPaLiwuC9jOuhHfHqwRQQNpvxhUVottPL3EQRLsxi-uskc9aJ2D6uzA2qvG-NnqI/s400/Greenwich+Outside2.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" /><span style="font-size:130%;"> </span><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">What a beautiful English Tudor. The setting is spectacular! When I happened upon it I thought it must surely be a lovely estate in a small hamlet outside of London! <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5536739100103047138" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNn2GdR0ag0W-jVJmgoOI6thnzhc98IK3XjepTvuhYrZ_t4VaUogXKWlydc2QPiLK_5gvdfHDU0Whcehf1hmC2oXuuZG-rs-9OxHUMOacpUZqu10ye0GzlotVrr_GWELV5JCyagSgwW1AG/s400/greenwich+outside.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" /></span><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">Not so, this wonderful treasure is located on almost three acres of rolling hills in Greenwich, CT - a suburb and only 45 minutes outside of NYC.<br /></span><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5536618062530478386" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBKehJoEeYwOGfxI-zPm1Rfi96syF9AitEJbqmjnPZLVllR4KcJSL2DhJz1qfxoyH6l7HJewiEKWb5SR9i72BJRRuJuTaf_6Zh2h-oizP1I12czZFpFqlFjTntXaZcfwVZZcOVBqyc3Ycu/s400/Greenwich+front+door.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" /> <span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Let's have a tour! You enter through a gorgeous stone entry with a beautiful, arched door.<br /></span><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5536618061352205506" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_zrIIl2d8ZUG_M2XFbTpgQqmHbqVTAdocad4phoPWabj1cqLDqfnRGDZGwXiFbuETmBB5reDTM5sfixTrPLC-irNQLHgQ7CPoICx4OH5HQJwluy3OB8b9946UfbQJnT7D24ODcdCXlCMP/s400/Greenwich+Library.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" /></span><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Your first stop is the library/entry hall. Take a close look at the detailing of the walls. I love the secret wall of books that swings open to reveal a doorway. Also look at the staircase through the doorway</span>.<br /></span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5536612423909383714" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifZFUNZSlDX2dQoZFR8XuQhFJ492-J6AvSuKFiBQfYURM4Wkxk4F0-hm5luneaUXlhJRwVCYpW9d1XS4oiyarvYVcFWyTN4QHqFq0pgn8s_0njtqRdqvFaqCHVWzi-2WsAeueNURazOZz6/s400/greenwich+foyer.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></span> Here is a closer look at the staircase. I adore the railing and soft curve.</span><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5536612452478141394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7_NYXZs_3irPC0tR7DGHi62xdAruruR_OdZoA6UpEHT3pvR5cQJNDBlcOPL3gbpXTx4LA2TgoX7ZJYBw66BHJKXRh6mLjIDtR8hZTK34ZQMbdugvJsNdYpWp3UW7Mc6C5JPRAwwCUvtVH/s400/Greenwich+pass+thru.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" /></span><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"> A glass and stone gallery leads you the living room.<br /><br /></span><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5536612447785204434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOdt5hJ2TDSisNxpZaMAAr-R3wC8hjCVcFmMrme5bCHmMK4MLxQff2OwH6Mx4Y_6n8RjKHiyrRCXbshUvtLv-xY6J9VgGCJHJerh1M8v5VvTtOOLAwbHO5JZSlHyK-Cdqi4h5fldq2v1NY/s400/Greenwich+LR.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" /> <span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">The house is filled with period mouldings, leaded glass and limestone fireplaces.<br /></span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5G3nZkQnd0oNhRuSJP5wI8IRXES8-qJCAhWkT0g8WKrPXKYEVxz8OmFxZOyALfAZCjvEv22P3vz6CeuJEHW6VdkimwF9eS0rYgetmxDtD-rH-sL62i4Ts04JqQMSOTG9b9EXC42wM8QUW/s1600/Greenwich+FR.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5536619689378751938" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5G3nZkQnd0oNhRuSJP5wI8IRXES8-qJCAhWkT0g8WKrPXKYEVxz8OmFxZOyALfAZCjvEv22P3vz6CeuJEHW6VdkimwF9eS0rYgetmxDtD-rH-sL62i4Ts04JqQMSOTG9b9EXC42wM8QUW/s400/Greenwich+FR.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" /></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"> I love the family room and the wall of french doors which invite you to enjoy the spectacular view. Notice the coffered ceilings.</span></div><div align="center"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5536612430688109426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1LX5UjYKCEBfek4b4Ond31JyPF_A6LRlT2hdSoUTSFyMZ9__lXkYcmlYHblGvyEKg8NjWaBwMA2sf9knkKs81Gaw26h92NOQQd9azmLdPe3DNzT1Y7aa5Lw0Jf4FX299eS7yxMMvKMRoP/s400/Greenwich+DR.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"> The architectural detail in the dining room is sublime. Notice how the windows are not only trimmed out with molding, but also boxed out with column like detailing. This creates deep transitions to windows. I especially like how they kept this room white. You can enjoy the detailing with out being overwhelmed by it.</span><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5536619684020650546" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_JXTiS3UIZ7nEcyrcULZFYnam_2aalzQXXC0rlVec_WKbX6BfZfVcKSNSmGe59kJyAyUElJhajB5GG5WkTLSUHiiL1x3-K-MtzqoI4YQ4TtkYZLWy6BgKhjoVLgHGU27OhBMlhKDS3NDN/s400/Greenwich+Kitchen.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" /> <span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">Despite their reputation, </span><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Tudors can be light and bright. Here the kitchen is done in white with marble and wood counters. Clearly it has been updated and renovated over the years. I like the shape of the hood.</span><br /></span></span><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitFm9RSDuozEtjRTS_mRhkQoAG5VZynHflIyDp3248Tcp9akk91IT9GKbghijvHC17rPmCSzsnEq05MU6pRROwF5leI0UlLpCV1XyK1LXsT5kVHbTRRQsTSIPEpgOrBtheSCPUTnFP0D8F/s1600/Greenwich+Great+room.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5536612459055312098" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitFm9RSDuozEtjRTS_mRhkQoAG5VZynHflIyDp3248Tcp9akk91IT9GKbghijvHC17rPmCSzsnEq05MU6pRROwF5leI0UlLpCV1XyK1LXsT5kVHbTRRQsTSIPEpgOrBtheSCPUTnFP0D8F/s400/Greenwich+Great+room.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" /></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"> The nearly untouched Great Room is perhaps the home's most dramatic. The striking fireplace and wood beams are wonderful. Notice the curved floor to ceiling window. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">I love to see old homes restored to their original grandeur. The home is currently for sale. To see more of it click</span><a href="http://www.sothebyshomes.com/greenwich/sales/0065068#"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"> here</span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">. And if you end up becoming the new owner, let me know and I will drive down from Boston for visit!</span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">(all photos Sotheby's)</span> </div></div>

Lovely English Tudor- Is that in London?

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A Diwali to Remember,at home

<div><div style="text-align: justify; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">As the evening approached on Diwali day,the home got filled wih prayers and diyas for aprosperous year ahead.As the diyas were lighted and the prayers chanted the home filled with positive energy and brightness.We made it sure as the diyas were lighted from the entrance to the inner rooms,the lights were put off one by one to assimilate the festivities and light around us.Some lamps were hung on the tree that bends into our terrace.A</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">n evening to remember as it is....the diwali</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> evening..</span></div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><br /></span></div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537085393418118594" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1CL7SYZJkpVisY1dJojkgGkeBx8VbX0MV3AOD1InK9K7KRhhGxvLzeLuUENs1pznPc6mv9eEeeIVcg0NLE0gxDtenXJuQfR6qr2jEJl7PPWufC2mwhHgvYOyNb81aqQRLUhrcOv-v-bU/s400/Diwali+Day+2010+069+copy.jpg" style="text-align: justify;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px; " /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><div style="text-align: justify; ">Before the pedestal</div></span><div style="text-align: justify; font-size: small; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><div style="text-align: justify; "><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537084586829646242" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZRBCXThZ8xia7SSTY9YMJ1SI-eFoBRoCIC5EOCIFqHeejiT9J6HwH5-KOJQ9IDrUrAbKXPRgXfENazMQpd51YJ1dqclMlnuO5NjflpZfNkNwnd482CmzjXeFyg5O4l9sKM8-CwNd5UgM/s400/Diwali+Day+2010+123+copy.jpg" style="text-align: justify;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px; " /></div><div style="text-align: justify; "><br /></div></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">on the dining table,on a mirror</span><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537085731358999698" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_X456F2RpIFk3wvnRrvUgtO-KmGNl4VI_KE5B6-s-KIwQwZgXHzpzNYzgfTpwV9V7gipJuJHfAUedQidi-ZN1LRiSPnOeOff7L5eBQUvyPsiNEPC3jYELq4-tRV42GxWbVto6xpU87Sc/s400/Diwali+Day+2010+029+copy.jpg" style="text-align: justify;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px; " /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537085399983298178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf4sMMEIF9auWISnDlitY-Exc0i9cDvq9webzTDZR03QwsnA5goAqqNDr54oO34YVuBfpt25XllBgVmnYwUhbzc2cWClZ3Gc0RZvM0HpszUdhqlhbrlDqb9q_deTbCtTKSK3mVULO22ag/s400/Diwali+Day+2010+055+copy.jpg" style="text-align: justify;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px; " /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537085726814159090" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioToN9aqHQy814NMLx4t7JBuZk-OGpM4cGBRAEsMEcfBpFxvsydQW7QuQjWMrrgVnQBLGrcBRYttjnoccEn-_Cb_pdbPcu_iuFP_DxRH_tCMCKMA0GzUah5F99StMSz61-DSjpG8v6vUk/s400/Diwali+Day+2010+039+copy.jpg" style="text-align: justify;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px; " /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">my lord krishna's pedestal</span><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537085725489584994" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpp9bfmFNV0dUn4UXvt5o2Crv5BKHjYJKuHAp3aIjdhiIwa2wOwqZf1fxzVUM5Z8HdSoB2FCYwWdJE3TB9a3MPFNv13VCSbv55XAdCeMaHGCtqtbhYolKz9VBDtIeLPMa5BuXGApV90tw/s400/Diwali+Day+2010+046+copy.jpg" style="text-align: justify;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px; " /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><div style="text-align: justify; ">a corner of the room on top of the chest</div></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><div style="text-align: justify; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify; "><br /></div></span><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537084584146892738" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhufTJBaWb8vZFdZnn-17JWc_qkcKCUeBlaNI4CEWZzEuONGC9vjGbJ5MiMHytWC1sEqxmeoCeWCoOnwO6K34AmDgJRrwdJ_6bZ2J4Gxgdlx4HDBpY0slwy5eEaX9LhrsCVuMLz9Uaxgms/s400/Diwali+Day+2010+127+copy.jpg" style="text-align: justify;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px; " /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">below the chest</span><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537085405480824786" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjitQoTC-ngMtVeAg5CUDGNbl6IytuqYBlDhiPkPQC-BI_WtEanIElO-JgNzOYH1uP2yKJCvwbhibI5RyZGnB_4x1ZtWmLT22ypPjvAiq_VoKM3iqvqUJX7QI7YN2Ae3lV9RldtVqredUk/s400/Diwali+Day+2010+047+copy.jpg" style="text-align: justify;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px; " /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><div style="text-align: justify; ">on top of the centre table</div></span><div style="text-align: justify; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><br /></span></div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537085393664924066" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqX4qHHvLVRs1x4bybdzRIL_sabTt-XLUaxVvko-tecAm2nGO3fVlU45kly0aZ513_x9oZFcSlnwxBn2bMfcaHijvwtDuzF4iOeLCZvj1CT49g4OYHgkQyAuMeBRqxePHZcujk27P1yZU/s400/Diwali+Day+2010+074+copy.jpg" style="text-align: justify;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px; " /><div style="text-align: justify; font-size: small; ">an island created keeping in mind the centre table in the centre of the room</div><div style="text-align: justify; font-size: small; ">the triangles of lamps...and their reflection</div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537085390468583634" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL3WHo0Hn9kyC5W4ctw6lgqtQW0RBSTHaFxu5VuNqaUSYW67hm65r-Tn7AYqKyDxBMMM3o6glgO_SDXWFTZWj-Jp7YDuzKmm40DcO0ruH87EYqz6aMxTpmVT-Pbj0VQDnwO3gwysQiRlc/s400/Diwali+Day+2010+078+copy.jpg" style="text-align: justify;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px; " /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_Sw6OPJp7_hvBS0rEUy5URO3AuUZIXuIZruGUCsyPj93GTU-WQDMvlYt9A1FnW8Gc9LvcG63klud3Vr7B0_jlkqhQotV_KhjV5lyN0JE31eQxZw3aOsfwkEMO49-3seuVw4sewygiZq0/s1600/Diwali+Day+2010+104+copy.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537093699417960946" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_Sw6OPJp7_hvBS0rEUy5URO3AuUZIXuIZruGUCsyPj93GTU-WQDMvlYt9A1FnW8Gc9LvcG63klud3Vr7B0_jlkqhQotV_KhjV5lyN0JE31eQxZw3aOsfwkEMO49-3seuVw4sewygiZq0/s400/Diwali+Day+2010+104+copy.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" /></a><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">on the steps leading to the terrace</span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLiXY_mi_a9PEGGzk6T6QUzteL0nFX5O-mv1MzrZiB6u1IzjRnaH3BSE3ihTZJ93j4t9iJqKWmP3AIaNGoaT8-Vb0libvGujjDDcIRGYDBX9gd3Nm2ZvusXHFeMg5VPUeFdLOA1Uc8HSQ/s1600/Diwali+Day+2010+085+copy.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537085016191747794" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLiXY_mi_a9PEGGzk6T6QUzteL0nFX5O-mv1MzrZiB6u1IzjRnaH3BSE3ihTZJ93j4t9iJqKWmP3AIaNGoaT8-Vb0libvGujjDDcIRGYDBX9gd3Nm2ZvusXHFeMg5VPUeFdLOA1Uc8HSQ/s400/Diwali+Day+2010+085+copy.jpg" style="text-align: justify;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px; " /></a><div style="text-align: justify; font-size: small; ">beautiful okeh of light and lamps,some lamps are handmade by recycling old bottles </div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvgH8SvfKew_IMeiyxyxQIHVUv-1NZ4m5gnwiVz0urG4UlA3XJkWODLSFtjq2pUpm4tWMYq9u_HIy_w7xIg0pYLPAtHkWCNfl6kQ5Y0ScbkuurYj8p7vXqq_Bv54k_wNNxkPIq6SeJIgU/s1600/Diwali+Day+2010+086+copy.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="font-size: small; "><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537085014297984418" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvgH8SvfKew_IMeiyxyxQIHVUv-1NZ4m5gnwiVz0urG4UlA3XJkWODLSFtjq2pUpm4tWMYq9u_HIy_w7xIg0pYLPAtHkWCNfl6kQ5Y0ScbkuurYj8p7vXqq_Bv54k_wNNxkPIq6SeJIgU/s400/Diwali+Day+2010+086+copy.jpg" style="text-align: justify;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px; " /></a><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLjWUQwGV5fj2Nf8S7pqelvtRCP_sJbozz08j0zxNpUZa6r0ORvQD46ChS2CdbpiM0wFP9mIPWym4u1MFa49D2iBOA4uCtYthKZBQDpDJCXNrSk27InjZWFMa9V9UGcZRrJq2MBImHPXI/s1600/Diwali+Day+2010+088+copy.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="font-size: small; "><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537084994021703026" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLjWUQwGV5fj2Nf8S7pqelvtRCP_sJbozz08j0zxNpUZa6r0ORvQD46ChS2CdbpiM0wFP9mIPWym4u1MFa49D2iBOA4uCtYthKZBQDpDJCXNrSk27InjZWFMa9V9UGcZRrJq2MBImHPXI/s400/Diwali+Day+2010+088+copy.jpg" style="text-align: justify;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px; " /></a><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFjm-lD1CK6RmNZNsL8ioFTLoj_Xb0p5hmvY0-vmHz7OOaKE2CGIA6_mTLJEo420XoE6CziJmSeh5BGFv9smWB6cgmGzruw4Hu4Zh6tTp1-HA8Ab5uEe-ic2MxbOTctYMxKS36Nwodyvk/s1600/Diwali+Day+2010+124+copy.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537084583848082642" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFjm-lD1CK6RmNZNsL8ioFTLoj_Xb0p5hmvY0-vmHz7OOaKE2CGIA6_mTLJEo420XoE6CziJmSeh5BGFv9smWB6cgmGzruw4Hu4Zh6tTp1-HA8Ab5uEe-ic2MxbOTctYMxKS36Nwodyvk/s400/Diwali+Day+2010+124+copy.jpg" style="text-align: justify;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px; " /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><div style="text-align: justify;">beautiful bokeh on the bookshelf</div></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZQBc6XmrnOnBll4E2p-6WbIzR2JOpFQ6E3yCTbhXNypUV9rTeQHIUxmwUq3l1qodMKy0lr4KejkPC9Pcos2rIJJhTxR77W9gSVgP9TKqSmtpHZUc-hT6TDdfr6u3vzM-IVFGh1JiV4UI/s1600/Diwali+Day+2010+133+copy.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537084580408068978" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZQBc6XmrnOnBll4E2p-6WbIzR2JOpFQ6E3yCTbhXNypUV9rTeQHIUxmwUq3l1qodMKy0lr4KejkPC9Pcos2rIJJhTxR77W9gSVgP9TKqSmtpHZUc-hT6TDdfr6u3vzM-IVFGh1JiV4UI/s400/Diwali+Day+2010+133+copy.jpg" style="text-align: justify;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px; " /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><div style="text-align: justify;">a distant view</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjemfDxdsVTLflpG-AlAC9xfDawbrLKVA56QZJi0eNu5v2GS6xlVxVwLTcbW5mvUROJiiEn8WaFGAcdV98bRMhuau0FqaL1k_LErd5Z9o9XrM4Wi0NNVISzkREk9Rc-88RfXHnHU6vFivs/s1600/Diwali+Day+2010+143+copy.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537084574891912706" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjemfDxdsVTLflpG-AlAC9xfDawbrLKVA56QZJi0eNu5v2GS6xlVxVwLTcbW5mvUROJiiEn8WaFGAcdV98bRMhuau0FqaL1k_LErd5Z9o9XrM4Wi0NNVISzkREk9Rc-88RfXHnHU6vFivs/s400/Diwali+Day+2010+143+copy.jpg" style="text-align: justify;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px; " /></a><div style="text-align: justify;">with prayers and waiting for the next diwali</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Linking to the Diwali Dhamaka parties <a href="http://www.thekeybunch.com/2010/11/november-carnival-diwali-dhamka.html">here</a> and <a href="http://liventhingsup.blogspot.com/2010/10/itz-festival-time.html">here</a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Please do not copy nor steal images.</div></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">images and ideas conceived and clicked by Lakshmi Arvind</span></div>

A Diwali to Remember,at home

As the evening approached on Diwali day,the home got filled wih prayers and diyas for aprosperous year ahead.As the diyas were lighted and t...

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