Wednesday, December 1, 2010

December, already?

Really? Snow on my doorstep, nip in the air, carols on the radio, lights up on lamp posts and trees ....yes, it's beginning to look a lot like December. Where did the year go?---I can't believe we're almost at the end of 2010 already--do you feel that way? If you do, know that this is a good feeling to have, time only drags on interminably when things suck aren't going well..... So yes, I heaved a sigh of relief when this realization dawned on me today. And I have you to thank for this feeling---for being there, reading along, your support, those comments that made me laugh out loud and for those that made me cry, too! This year has been a mixed bag for us, full of change and surprises, the good the bad and the ugly. BUT, the journey has been so much fun because I made this truckload of friends, from all walks of life, all corners of the world (blogger tells me that someone out there reads my blog in Poland, in Japan and in Trinidad!! --Dziekuje, Dōmo arigatō and  Gracias!)......you made 2010 fly past in the blink of an eye. :)


So long story short, 2010 is on the way out. Me? I'm just happy to be looking toward 2011. How about you?


I can't very well leave you without a picture--I'm still waiting for a sunny day to take some pictures of Christmas decorations around the house, but till then, I hope you will enjoy the possibilities I see in this one....



A cleaned out soup can + a glued on piece of fabric= a gorgeous new vase. This awesome vase would be such an easy DIY if  only I had a roll of Kutchi/Gujrati-embroidered borders. Do you have any sitting around at home with you? no? how about a sleeve of an old kurta? Dupatta? That blouse you'll never wear again? Did you know it could get a new lease on life and return as something stunning? You know that disclaimer they put out before all the dangerous stunts on TV? Well kids, I really hope you'll try this at home..... :)

xoxo,
G


[Edited to add:  I noticed that some of my readers presumed this was my work. This is not my DIY. Though I have been known to use fabric to cover ovaltine cans, they are nowhere near as stunning as the picture above. I just used the picture to illustrate a point. The credits for the picture are placed below it, as always. My apologies for the confusion!]

24 comments:

  1. True, I still remember planning last year's new years and its December already.

    I am sure you have readers all over the world. If you have not noticed, your blog is pretty popular and there are sound reasons why.

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  2. Such a sweet post Gagan.Love ya.Good time flew away and the bad times stayed a little longer throughtout the year.For 2010, I got you as one of good internet friends.Thank GOD for that :)

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  3. hey, you didn't mention all the way from Singapore :). A big fan here. Fabulous ideas with the tin can!

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  4. Can't believe a soup can could look so gorgeous! And I am SO glad 2010 is ending. Hoping 2011 is a better year.

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  5. yeah am desparately ooking for 2011...hoping that it would bring better times. this soup can idea is superb...let me think what I have in the cupboard.

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  6. Nice DIY ... looking gorgeous as i love kuchhi work.
    I have done some cans and tea cartons too in denims and crochet ... it's so heart warming to see the end product.

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  7. 2010 has really whizzed past! For me, it started 2 blogs and I'm simply happy that I'm making new friends who are just so great! Thanks to u too, for patiently visiting mine and taking time out to write :).Have a fabulous Christmas, new year and a far better 2011 :)!

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  8. And the vase is simply gorgeous! I'm having visions of similar DIYs now! - Anu

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  9. Time just flew by in 2010..and I hope it's the same for 2011. Lovely DIY, time to rack my wardrobe and find some unused stuff.

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  10. great idea! gorgeous. Can't wait for 2011, new year is always exciting isn't it?

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  11. The roses and vase are beautiful!DIY is nice.Reading this post reminded me to plan for resolutions and to list what I have done in 2010? I started my blog 2010,that is the only useful thing I have done in this whole year OMG!.Looking forward to make new friends.

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  12. How about just a plain piece of fabric and sticking some Swarovski crystals on it? Will that work too?

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  13. I feel just the same....so true. The yaer just flew by....and a wonderful year it has been.

    Gagan, I really like the way you write, very nice post!

    Loved the vase, the gujarati embroidered piece will definitely be on my India shopping list.

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  14. God that's beautiful... Where do you get your ideas from??? I really need to check your archives.

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  15. Honestly.. I'll do anything for a little snow.. but just a little.. *wink* A warm hug coming your way..

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  16. I am ready to tackle 2011 with Gagan.

    I have been known to use soup cans as vases (even without covering them with anything). For Thanksgiving I did a lovely arrangement in a large pumpkin can. Practical and kind of quirky. Smile.

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  17. Very Very innovative and this just adds that extra sparkle to the room

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  18. Time is flying away ... really really fast!

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  19. I like draping old saris to divide rooms, or add the impression that a room is 'deeper' or larger too.

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  20. Did I say somehting about visions..and being inspired :)? well, I was.. hope you check out the DIY on fleeting glimpse :)

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  21. Dear all, That isn't MY DIY...it's a picture I posted from another blog "a creative mint". I was trying to use it to illustrate a point, just realized that some of my readers may have mistaken it for my work.

    It isn't.

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