Hello! It is Diwali and there will soon be a billion of us
celebrating this festival of light and
food and cherishing the bond that we share with our friends and family and I
hope the preparations have picked up speed at your end as well?
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| A DIY diwali card ...for that personal touch! |
Here is our annual Diwali edition- an Aalayam tradition!
This time my Diwali
tablescape is swathed in earthy colors and carries a haveli-esque feel and this
was my attempt at capturing yet another shade of our fascinating culture.
I have always wanted to travel to color and
culture rich Rajasthan – maybe next year… This year though, I brought flavors of
Rajasthan to my Diwali dinner table.
My
tablescape is a tribute to the pomp and pageantry of Rajasthan that I have
heard so much about. I have combined vibrant hues, miniature paintings, rustic and
brass accents to reflect the earthen flavor of the Thar.
This tablescape includes the hallmark of Indian décor –it is
full of life and fit for a Maharajah! I had fun working with this exciting
palette of colors and patterns. Did you like this Diwali composition? Write to
me.
It is going to be a quiet Diwali at home for us this year
but I still want to savor mom’s epicurean delights, relive childhood traditions
and soak in the sparkle that only Diwali night brings. And here is a simple
attempt at creating a setting that appeals to the senses. This is going to be a
festival seasoned with meaning and gratitude and we have much to thank for. The
tepid glow of the flickering lights that metaphorically represent the essence
of Diwali will serve as a gentle reminder of all our blessings.
Supriya and I want to wish all of you a very happy
Deepavali. I hope you all revel in the symbolism and gaiety and indulge in beautifying
your homes as an uplifting reminder of the spirit of Diwali! We hope your celebration is beautiful
regardless of whether you are honoring religious traditions or cultural
customs. And we also wish that all of your dreams come true this Diwali.
Wishing you all love and peace this Diwali!
Cheers
~Deepa
P.S: All images in this post are from my home and subject to copyright
So lovely like always.... I love the earthy tones and the Jaipuri inspiration!! Happy diwali guys :)
ReplyDeleteThank you shaz! It is good to hear from you!
Deletewe will be winding down with our christmas post and then some -stay tuned!
~deepa
Such a traditional and festive tablescape, loved how you incorporate thalis for a desi touch. Wishing you both a very happy Diwali :)
ReplyDeleteThank you pinky. Everything this year has been rushed and kinda last minute, it has been hard making time for the blog. Hopefully, supriya and I will find our groove again soon.
DeleteStay tuned for a couple of year end posts.
~deepa
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ReplyDeleteLoves the entire look and the accessories and how you make it so special with that creative touch. Belated diwali wishes.
ReplyDeleteThank you. we are always appreciative of our readers comments! Thanks for coming back to read Aalyam again.
Delete~deepa
Hi Deepa and Supriya, I'm new to your blog and love it! What a variety of topics, so eclectic and creative!
ReplyDeleteDeepa, love the pictures in your posts. How wonderful to have a husband who will devote time to taking pictures for your blog.... Kudos to him!
Btw, gorgeous colors on your Diwali tablescape....... I was wondering though.... As a design enthusiast.... How do you manage to entertain guests with such high center pieces on your dining table? Isn't it usually the norm to have low centerpieces so you can see each other across the table and converse?
riyana - welcome to Aalayam - we try to make this a creative one stop shop for lifestyle inspirations. Glad you like our eclectic mix of posts.
DeleteYou are right, i typically like to keep it light n airy and allow for uniterrupted conversations - a couple of pillar candleholders is usually fine espcecillay since i have a bench seater on one side, that does not necessarily box guests into a slot and allows room for movement.
~deepa
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