Missing Happy Sunshine ...

Literally ....

I have relocated with my family from the bright sunny mediterranean to the pacific coast...to the home of StarBucks !

For this time of the year though I never really enjoyed the mediterranean winter, now I do ! Specially the winter sun ! Now it feels the Cyprus winters were much much warmer than here !

Well, while I look forward to making this my new home....I will continue to miss the mediterranean sun and hope to see some  'Happy Sunshine' here :)

PS: Missed the blogging and also reading posts on my fav blogs. Hope to get back to routine soon :)

Blogging break !

Thanks to you my friends who are still dropping by and some of you who write back too :)

I am currently on a blogging break !!
Firts it was a long awaited vacation. But now caught up with work and some changes on personal front.
Hope to be back soon with lots more to share !

Till then, enjoy and take care :)

Summer ...

Summer for me is ...

~ long bright days
~ lovely bougainvillas
~ late evening walks by the sea
~ sun, sea and sand
~ sun beds and beach umbrellas
~ dip in the sea :)
~ loads of sunscreen lotions
~ tan in the sun :D
~ sip loads of fruit juices
~ ice cream and more ice cream ;-)
~ watermelons and home made kulfis !
~ star gazing
~ camping :)

What are your special summer moments ? Do share :)

~ Cherishing Memories

Cherishing the beautiful memories of the wonderful vacation spent amidst ...
~ the countryside and nature
~ snow capped mountains
~ green grasslands
~ the calm, the quiteness
~ peace peace and peace :)

Back home I am enjoying the summers !

... the sun, sea... ofcourse minus the work ;-)

Quilled Monogram

After my first attempt at this art, I am so captivated that my quilling love has continued !

I tried the quilling technique to decorate the letters from my daughter's name :-)
Below are details from each quilled monogram -

Do share your thoughts and comments :-)

Art work and images by Anupama Puneeth.

Frescoed Houses - Oberammergau

Depicting both religious and secular scenes, frescoed houses are a charming characteristic of the Bavarian Alps. One of the best places to admire them is Oberammergau, the village famed for its passion play.

It was a nice co-incedence that we stopped by this beautiful village during our road trip in Germany. Wish we had more time to spend here !

Oberammergau houses depict biblical scenes as well as fairy tales.

The frescoes of this region are known as "Lüftlmalerei" or "Lüftl frescoes." The name is believed to be derived from the house of the most renowned facade painter in Oberammergau, Franz Seraph Zwinck, which is called "Zum Lüftl".

All images by Anupama Puneeth.
Information courtesy - www.sacred-destinations.com

Crystals and Colors !

For over 100 years, Swarovski, the brand synonymous with ingenuity, poetry and technology, has developed its supreme mastery of precision-cutting, to become the world’s leading producer of cut crystal, genuine gemstones and created stones.

Swarovski Kristallwelten is a tribute to Swarovski’s art of crystal, celebrating the first hundred years of the company’s achievements.

Built into the mountains in Wattens, near Swarovski’s headquarters, is a multi-sensory experience, giving visitors the chance to immerse themselves in the seductive brilliance and infinite depths of cut crystal.

Watched by a giant, carved into the hillside, with sparkling crystal eyes, its mouth spouting a waterfall, Kristallwelten takes the visitor on a journey through the world of crystal, moving between fantasy and reality, through individual chambers, all featuring crystal-centric works of art by renowned artists.

Hope you enjoyed this visual tour of the Swarovski Kristallwelten, a must see for anyone visiting Austria !

All Images by Anupama Puneeth.
Information courtesy - www.brand.swarovski.com

Ceramic Art

Pottery has become my new found hobby. I have been taking pottery lessons for few weeks now and I am so excited to be sharing my work with you all.

All these things have finished their trip to the kiln twice. The artifacts have been made without using wheels.
After the first firing, they are glaze painted and then they go for second, final round of firing.

The result are these beautiful artifacts that I now proudly say was made by me :-)

I made this as a present for my darling hubby who patiently babysits while I am off to the pottery classes :-)

Coasters - one using rangoli pattern to give an Indian look, the other using lace pattern.

This one's with an antique finish :-) Here the effect of water is done using broken glass pieces.

A little girl for my little girl :-)

..... ofcourse will let her play with it only after a couple of years (LOL) ;-)

My teacher Michaella, whose work I greatly admire, started pottery by passion which then turned into her profession. She has her store in Limassol, where she also takes regular lessons for all age groups (including children). Her website - http://michaellasceramics.eu/

My little princess turns 2 !!

Big day today...a day of celebration, as my little princess turns 2 :)

Special dress for the special occasion !

My little girl thinks its Cindrella's dress :-)

 

Home made cake ! 'Dora' - one of her favourite characters.

Tried my hand at icing decoration with help from my very dear friend - Ajitha :-)

I made this ceramic doll..... a gift to my little girl :-)

Promise to share more on my new found hobby - ceramic art, in a separate post !

My Favourite two :)

Wishing all the wonderful dad's out there ...

A very Happy Father's Day !