Getting decked up!

It's that time of year..when everything is getting decked up for the festive season...you might be in-between shopping spree for yourself, gifting ideas, home decor n what not.. 
We like our house neat n clean & beautiful all year round...but who doesn't like that extra little effort in festive time..

Diwali,also known as the “festival of lights,” is one of the most important festivals of the year for Hindus,  and is celebrated with grandeur as families perform traditional activities together in their homes.During this festive time small clay lamps(i adore them in every shape and size) are filled with oil and lit to signify the triumph of good over evil, fireworks are burst to drive away evil spirits and decorative designs with colorful powder are made to welcome deities. It’s my absolute favorite time of the year, so vibrant and full of energy.!

So, here are some decor ideas that i would like to share:-

Flower + clay powder rangoli

Painted rangoli with poster color

Flower rangoli

pic source: google

pic source :google

pic source: google

Clay pot filled with rose petals

Apart from this there's lot many things you can do to make your home look inviting and warm... 
Silk/brocade cushion covers
LED lights in different shapes & colors
Hang lanterns(paper/cloth/glass) around
Lots of marigold flower/mango leaves around...it has it's own charm
Hang Bandarwars at the entrance

Hope it's an interesting post & yes Do share your ideas too....
Till next time
Hv fn..Tk cr :)

Time is Running!

Honestly, if you would have asked me how fast time goes, when baby V was born, i would have said nothing, i rolled my eyes n stare up at u..n give u a blank look...being sleep deprived and an exhausted mummy...time was standing at it's pace. I tried to find time for myself..but i didn't get any..
Baby V is already 22 months old... 2 more months & we will be celebrating his 2nd birthday.... n definitely not a newborn baby now..Well he's still a baby..but not my super tiny newborn...no more tiny-winy clothes...no more rattles... (I m little emotional now)...My baby is growing up.... Can i Ask time to slow down???
Don't get me wrong... But still i would like to cuddle him in my arms...talk to him for hours(definitely without getting disturbed from him)...but now he runs here n there....make faces(u know they can't sit still)...
I like how he views the world n react to it..I love seeing everyday how he learns something new... New words, new things, he imitates us..in every possible way...The look on his face when he tries new food... he's already started making his choices...for toys-food-clothes n of course for people too...he's even started to pull out his own clothes.....How he gets excited when his daddy comes home from work... i love to see his dimples when he giggles..those puzzle look he gives at new toy... I mean I can't STOP here... The smile he gives when he sees me every morning after waking up...those-are-the-best !
Though i don't want him to grow up so quickly..... Still, I'm loving every moment !

Baby V if you will ever read this in future....i want to tell u one thing....... I LOVE YOU BABY! 

Motivation when i feel Low ..!

Hey everyone... going mad these days...handling & entertaining a 20+ month toddler is no child's play......n top of that..what if Mr. Hubby is too busy with his works(leaves early morning n comes late night :( ).. ..uff..and your household help takes leave for someday......what....YES u get irritated..frustrated...n off mood... this is what its happening with me....so..wanted to take that frustration out... but writing all wrong n blah blah stuff fouls me more.... in order i took another turn n wrote out these ways....to move away from frustration n enjoy myself....

Go for a walk. Somehow, getting outside and moving around can totally change my mood and perspective. In evening i walk with my baby....but if that doesn't walk out i take a late night walk when Mr. Hubby comes in....Quite often when I come back  i feel light...i get the solution to my problems.... 

Write it out. Writing about what was on my mind helped get it off my chest. It doesn’t matter if you are a writer or not – just start scribbling whatever races through your mind, it doesn’t have to make sense.Take that dairy or letter pad out.... n scribble it..

Listen to music. Nothing turns my mood around like a little song and dance...when my baby plays his drums or any other musical instrument...instead of stopping him i dance..

Drink some water. Over the last few weeks I’ve been experimenting with drinking water/instant lemonade/iced tea whenever I feel a little down or tired and have seen a huge shift in my energy level. Sometimes we are just dehydrated and our body needs a pick me up....This actually works..

Clean your Wardrobe (or any surface). The act of clearing out make your mind feel at ease. I like to clear off my centre table and then just sit there for a few minutes and take it all in.

Get out of the pyjamas. Dress better, feel better – it’s simple. Sometimes the best thing you can do for your mood is get up, get showered, and dress up for no reason at all. ;)

Make a Good List. If you actually take the time to recognize all the awesome-ness in your life it’s hard to feel down. Count them...whatever little u did for anyone...praise yourself n feel happy..it's really motivating. 

Make somebody Happy. Want to feel better, give a little. Who doesn’t feel better after giving few biscuits to people near Temple.... see them opening the packet n eat them, enjoy the good feeling..

Cry it out. Yes it works...this is not for every time...but once in a while you need to clean your heart by taking it all out... but not for a long time...just a sweet break of 15-20 minutes ;)

Give yourself a treat. This is a total band-aid solution, I’ll go buy myself a latte, or a cupcake....If this doesn't work..i just indulge on some shopping spree....but mind it..not always...  Just a little treat to get me going! 

U tell me what do you do??? How do u manage your foul mood??
Would like to hear from u also...leave ur comments below..
Hope this list works out for u also.  :)

Expectation !!

“If you expect nothing from anybody, you’re never disappointed.” 
― Sylvia Plath

Is this possible?? How can we not expect anything from anybody??

It's human nature to expect .. !!

From the very 1st day of our life(when a mother come to know she is pregnant) when we are inside mother's womb(expected to grow properly, to kick)...expectation starts with this only..till we finish off our life..when we are pissed off we ask God if he gives us death early... we are expecting this from Him..then n then.. so expectation never ends ..everybody expect from each other.. parents from their children... expect to do good in studies, competitive classes, extra-curricular activities, in their job... n it goes on.....on on n on..!!    Husband expect from wife n wife too expect from his husband... expectation levels are different but they EXPECT something(or i would say many thing ;) ) from each other(wife expects gifts on b'day n anniversary whereas husband expect some peaceful time on holiday) ...same thing for every relationship... brother-sister, with in-laws, boss- employee, with colleague, with friends, relatives.....we expect them to phone call us, to come n meet us..n lets not laugh we also expect them to like our status n pictures on social networking sites... to do this n that n same thing is expected from us back.......we try to do what other expect us to do......n what if one fails for the expectation level of other.... Actual problem starts...they argue...they fight.. have ego problems....& they are disappointed..!!

Ahh.. too much...isn't it.. but you also agree..don't u..u also expect lot of things from other as other expect from  u too......i know....even u expect me to write/share something sensible :).. 
haha..
Anyways .... have a nice weekend
Till next time...
Hv fn... tk cr :)

                                         & don't EXPECT much :)