Crystal Grandeur

A small pom-pom in deep orange, in lemon yellow or in the creamy whites, the pom-poms are none other than the Mari golds and it can be all things to all. Rounded, full blown, cool, poised and simple. If floral blowziness wanted in festive decors and in festive tables- caps Marigolds are the best. They add an immediate sense of glamour, generosity and also gives look of richness, elegance to any decors. They are the colors and flowers of festivity and  incorporating them makes the day exceptional.  A Diwali table with Mari golds with yellow touch table for the season just said it all. Please visit Nap on the porch

  Just a day after is Diwali/Deepavalli the festival of lights. This year it is quiet everywhere without much pomp and fair due to covid.  As we know Diwali season brings people together for bonding, fun & laughter with delicious spreads, last week invited a friend for an fun evening at home preparing the most wanted chat savories.                           Wishing all a sparkling festival of lights                                          ' HAPPY DIWALI'  Please visit Nap on the porch

 Thanks giving is a occasion to celebrate with happiness along with family and friends and with spread of food. Setting a beautiful table for delicious spread makes the day special. Created three type of 'Thanks giving' tables here at CG to get inspired for the celebration. Wreaths are extra special during this time of the year and making one, sets the scene. Wonderful to create a Fall wreath with dried Australian Eucalyptus leaves and displayed it by hanging as a backdrop created warmth.  As i am posting this post, hearing the news of  Joe Biden winning the elections and becoming the next President of America. Congratulations & Best wishes to Joe Biden and his party. Happy to say Vice- President Kamala Harris have her roots in  Indian soil and also she very much belong (she has her mother's parents home) to the area where I stay right now at Chennai, in the Southern state of  Tamil Nadu. Feeling proud of Kamala Harris.  Congratulations and wishes to her as well. Great

  Hi there....if your idea of having a hot bowl of soup served from a cute tureen with spread of cheese sticks & bread toasts thrown in, on a cloudy day in pretty surrounding like a secret garden on terrace/backyard , alone or with loved ones could be rejuvenating.  These days everybody needs relaxing time and are looking out for quiet corners, porch or for small space surrounded with plants, shrubs in a garden for ideal  hideaway. So take some time out and enjoy a lazy afternoon on a cloudy day with hot bowl of soup for yourself or with a friend.  Created a secret garden inspired space here for CG with season Fall's earthy tones and plants as backdrop. Hot thick creamy vegetable soup prepared with mix of veggies like cabbage, carrot, beans, potato, onion with handful of oats smelt fresh and divine. Placed rumpled burlap napkins on the plate to keep the soup warm and the crumple looked good too. Growing heirloom tomatoes during the season always special and placing few of them