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Monday, September 21, 2009

Ideas to light up your home ...

I wonder if I 'd call it a tray scape ... hmmm ... its quite like an instant magical touch ... well in this case ... instant Diwali Decor ...


A tray ... a few of your fav. things and flowers ... some greens ...lights ...

I was arranging the orchids in my silver tea pot ... the green glass looked nice with the silver ...along came some sand paper vine leaves ... and the tea light and candles and well ...




... a coffee table ... a console table ... your side unit ... a cozy nook ... and just about anywhere you decide ... I think you could try this arrangement ... complete with your diyas or candles ... I'm sure you too will feel the festive mood ...with some instant Diwali decor ...

If you liked this idea do share your thought with me ... would love to hear from you ... who knows two thoughts put together and we just may have another decor idea ... :)

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34 comments:

  1. MonikaSeptember 21, 2009 at 4:20 PM

    Lovely.Besides lovely decor, u have such a knack for taking pictures.
    Magical!!!
    I am planning to put tea lights into even smaller "shot glasses" this time.

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  2. Urban GreenSeptember 21, 2009 at 5:03 PM

    It looks beautiful. I'm definitely going to put together something like this. Do you think a touch of muted gold will do good?

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  3. the latin sardarSeptember 21, 2009 at 6:17 PM

    Nice!! This kinda arrangement really comes into its own at night.

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  4. AnonymousSeptember 21, 2009 at 7:45 PM

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  5. Ever Green TreeSeptember 21, 2009 at 8:52 PM

    I love the way you accentuate the Greens with some the candles Rajee. Beautiful Snaps!

    Wishing you n your Family a very Happy Navratri & a Joyous Festive Season ahead....

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  6. MeenakshiSeptember 22, 2009 at 3:02 AM

    again girl you nailed it .. I love the whole look .. I like the tealight in the glass gives me some idea :)

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  7. SuneetaRevoSeptember 22, 2009 at 5:36 AM

    Very nice Rajee... I wish some of creativity rubs on me too...I love your ideas...keep going

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  8. Southern AspirationsSeptember 22, 2009 at 6:59 AM

    Gorgeous! Love how the lights reflect differently- and the candles on the tray and off. Like Urban Green's thought of muted gold, which would go. What about silver for more contrast?

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  9. AnonymousSeptember 22, 2009 at 8:17 AM

    Oh wow!!! Absolutely loved it.... I'm surely going to try this one .... using the tray... Thanks for sharing these lovely pics Rajee... I already feel like Diwali!!

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  10. Sunita Mohan September 22, 2009 at 9:34 AM

    Sigh! Rajee, you really have the magic touch! Lovely!
    Your home is going to look so magical this Diwali and I look forward to seeing many posts with a whole lot of photos to feast on.
    Just one question : will the heat of the tea-lights or candles affect the table and its polish, etc. ? Does it leave patchy rings?

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  11. My Dream CanvasSeptember 22, 2009 at 10:27 AM

    Thanks for sharing these lovely ideas. The pictures are beautiful and reflects the magic of Diwali. I too am busy toying with ideas and its fun to see what we all can do together for this special time of the year.

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  12. PriyaSeptember 22, 2009 at 10:34 AM

    Wow! All your diwali decor ideas and the pictures are gorgeous. Thanks for sharing!! I'm inspired to try some of these..for the first diwali celebration in our new home..

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  13. DD aka.shrutiSeptember 22, 2009 at 10:52 AM

    Really nice! love ur ideas :) keep posting.

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  14. Rajee SoodSeptember 23, 2009 at 10:30 AM

    Hi Monika,
    Love your idea ... another suggestion ... split the use... some for shots and rest for tea lights ... ;)
    I do try to make the pictures interesting ... but I know I am an amateur at that art as yet... :)

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  15. Rajee SoodSeptember 23, 2009 at 10:32 AM

    Hi Urban Green,
    You ask a lady who has gilded things galore ... hell! yes... it'll look jut fine ... and what better way to just do it and find out ... :)

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  16. Rajee SoodSeptember 23, 2009 at 10:35 AM

    Hi Parji,
    Nice to see you ... feeling the festive vibes ... I'm sure your mum would be a tad bit teary eyed if you tried out some thing around the house.Moms have that thingy for their kids ... just getting senti looking at my girl ... ;)

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  17. Rajee SoodSeptember 23, 2009 at 10:36 AM

    Hi Nycia,
    Thankyou for dropping by ... will sure check out your give away... :)

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  18. Rajee SoodSeptember 23, 2009 at 10:39 AM

    Hi Radhika,
    Guess a gardner would understand ... flowers are beauiful but can't do without the greens ... :)
    Wish you and your family a Very Happy Festive Season too ... :)

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  19. Rajee SoodSeptember 23, 2009 at 10:41 AM

    Hi Meenakshi,
    I am so glad ... love your Diwali ideas too ... :)

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  20. Rajee SoodSeptember 23, 2009 at 10:43 AM

    Hi Suneeta,
    :) ... thanks for all the encouragement ... you can make a girl feel good...:)

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  21. Rajee SoodSeptember 23, 2009 at 10:46 AM

    Hi Southern Aspirations,
    Yep , Gold would be great ... but honestly its all about what collection you compose that would justify the colors we talk about ... hope you all are into loads of experiments ... :)

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  22. UnknownSeptember 24, 2009 at 8:08 AM

    u've been awarded.. hope u'll pick it up :)
    http://thoughtsonarollercoaster.blogspot.com/2009/09/wow-its-raining-awards.html

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  23. Rajee SoodSeptember 24, 2009 at 1:57 PM

    Hi Patricia ,
    As always ... I have fun putting up the post and its a great feeling to have it positively acknowledged ... thanks Patricia... :)

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  24. Rajee SoodSeptember 24, 2009 at 2:06 PM

    Hi Sunita,
    Hope I am home ... too many destinations to cover ... this year I am not sure where Diwali will see us ... ;)
    As for the tea light on a polished or even a glass table ... votive holder always a better idea ... :)

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  25. Rajee SoodSeptember 24, 2009 at 2:08 PM

    Hi Anuradha,
    You are so right ... having a lovely time sharing and getting inspired ... it sure feels great to be doing this for the first time ... this Diwali ... :)

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  26. Rajee SoodSeptember 24, 2009 at 2:11 PM

    Hi Priya,
    First celebrations in a new house ... always very spacial ... hope you have a lovely Diwali ... and some of these come handy I waould be soooo .... happy ... :)

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  27. Rajee SoodSeptember 24, 2009 at 2:12 PM

    Hi Shruti,
    Thanks girl ... :)

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  28. Rajee SoodSeptember 24, 2009 at 2:13 PM

    Hey there Shruti,
    Thanks for the award too ... ;)

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  29. health fitness careSeptember 29, 2009 at 12:54 PM

    its looks very nice, decor is very great

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  30. Lakshmi -CelebrationsOctober 2, 2009 at 11:15 PM

    amazing how candles brighten an area.good work rajee

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  31. SakalaOctober 6, 2009 at 12:40 PM

    Rajee, I have those Arabic lamps, hanging all over my garden during Diwali, I put tea lights in Kawa glasses with a bit of water in the bottom (to spread the heat), and decorated a center table - seating 20 people with candles all over the place. Spray the garden with camphor and eucalytus oil mixed in water (for mosquitos). This was last year, I have to do something new this year.

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  32. Rajee SoodOctober 6, 2009 at 12:55 PM

    Health Fitness Care,
    Thank you for leaving me your comments ... appreciate it ... :)

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  33. Rajee SoodOctober 6, 2009 at 12:56 PM

    Hi Lakshmi,
    Candles are my passsion... especially cream colord ones ... they do have something amazing about them ... :)

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  34. Rajee SoodOctober 6, 2009 at 1:07 PM

    Hi Sakala,
    That was wonderful to hear from you ... you know I have been meaning to get my hands on some of those Kawa glasses ... it must have looked stunning ... hope you have a great decor for this season ... wonder if you'd post it on your blog ... will love to drop by and have a peak-a-boo ... :)

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