Monday, December 5, 2011

Moon in my Window

With the start of Advent most houses decked up their windows already last week. One thing very nice here is that nothing is overdone. Very very rarely you see a house that is lit up with colorful flashing lights and courtyards filled with too many lighted animals and Santa's. When someone does that it looks so OTT!!!! Everything is simple and classy and as in everything else - Less is more for Scandinavians.  I did my windows this weekend   that instantly added so much warmth and coziness lifting up the mood. I can't complain much this year about the weather as the temperatures are still showing + oC and Sun is shining bright  :-). 

These lights below that I bought in India, suited perfect around my bathroom mirror. What was not so perfect is that the manufacturers didn't think about giving it a long cord at the end to make it convenient for plugging. I still miss that practicality in the technology :-).

When I was looking in my loft for something, I am so glad I found this completely forgotten moon ball tucked in a corner away from the sight . Ever since I put this up, I realized I do spend sometime looking at it every evening, as it gives me a feeling of watching a  full moon so close in my window.
 
I also like my ceramic Nimbu (lime)and Mirch(chilli) hanging above it :-). What do you say

and RIP! the timeless Dev Anand 

11 comments:

  1. Wow these ceramic lime n mirchi seems to be so real n ur moon is amazing :)

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  2. I know India and I know Norway, I can not imagine how you could create a life for your family in such a different country from your original one.
    I guess it is all acceptacnce and doing your best to embrace the local traditions.
    A nice blog, full of warmth.

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  3. I love the little mini lantern lights...so delightful.

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  4. @aracne - Oh how lucky, I saw that you live in Firenze and that is my THE most favorite city. I just loved it. I will come back there one day soon :-)

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  5. Its a very nice post, wish you all the best in Norway!
    Thanks for visiting my blog
    have fun ~

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  6. I really like the arrangement of candles in a roof shape, and also your moon. Have a beautifully white Christmas in Norway.

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  7. Loved all those lights in your home Shanthi, especially the moon ball! Have a wonderful Christmas!

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  8. oh wow!! I like all those little lights.. very pretty!! I'm mental about fairy lights.. (actually any lights).. I put some up in the kids room permanently.. :-) Thank you for dropping by at Colours Dekor.. and forever inspiring me.. :-)

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  9. I came upon ur blog recently while goin through Archana's Decor blogs and Keybunch.I forget all my worries reading ur blogs,its so vibrant and colourful and inspirational.Plan to start my own blog some day soon......

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  10. Hi Madhuri, Welcome to my blog. Yes it gives a good break from all the routine things we do. I live in Norway and I fulfill my need for sharing things with others through the blog. It was not long ago I started this blog and I am glued to it. Welcome to the blog world and you will not regret :-).

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