Monday, 27 February 2012

The Weekly Story ~ wk 69


And from my mini holiday to Kerala.... I got this little thing home.... Do you know what this is?


Go on... be honest!! Did you know?? This, I believe, is the traditional kum kum (or bindhi holder)... I thought it was super pretty... and then when I saw the peacock... it simply had to come back with me....


Here is an ariel view for you.... What do you think?


And.. from last weeks linky, two posts that caught my attention....

DIY cup cake stand... @ Mindful Meanderings



And.. one think I simply cannot do... crochet flowers @ Anne Marie's Crochet Blog

So ... what are you waiting for?? Come on and join the party!!

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24 comments:

  1. Somu (Woodooz)27 February 2012 at 07:46

    Kerala ? That should have been one relaxing holiday... We love it so much that we plan a vacation at least once a year to some place in Kerala... The kumkum holder... Does it open and close ? Looks really beautiful !

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  2. A Sunny Yellow Window27 February 2012 at 07:51

    The kumkum holder is a treasure, lovely!

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  3. Anuradha Shankar27 February 2012 at 08:03

    the kumkum holder is so beautiful!! u were really lucky to find a gem like that!!

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  4. My Inspired Reality27 February 2012 at 08:09

    The kumkum holder is gorgeous, I love finding things like that:)

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  5. Dr Sonia S V27 February 2012 at 08:35

    Oh so u went to kerala how was the heat and did you go on the houseboat-- do share!

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  6. Aparna27 February 2012 at 08:53

    You have got a creative eye sight..such a wonderful piece u got :)

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  7. My Dream Canvas27 February 2012 at 09:04

    What a lovely find Patty!!

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  8. Annemarie's Haakblog27 February 2012 at 09:13

    Hi! Thanks so much for hosting another party and for featuring my pencil flowers.
    Best wishes, Annemarie

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  9. LakshmiRP27 February 2012 at 09:21

    Kumkum holder is so divine!

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  10. notyet10027 February 2012 at 09:28

    It's so pretty :)

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  11. Meera @ firstsense27 February 2012 at 11:53

    What a find, Patty! The kumkum holder is so lovely!

    Thank you so much for your supportive message about my blogging-break, I hope to be back at it soon! Thank you for joining me on facebook and Pinterest. It's so nice having sweet blog-friends like you!

    Happy new week!

    Meera xx

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  12. Tanya Anurag27 February 2012 at 13:35

    Hi Patricia... how have you been? I am joining in the party after a pretty long time... but glad to be back.

    The kumkum container is absolutely beautiful.. esp with the way it opens up!!

    Love
    Tanya

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  13. Anonymous27 February 2012 at 15:30

    I saw the kumkum holder here with the peacock and bought it right away. Thank goodness because the store went out of business soon. I love it. I like your idea of filling it with different colors. Makes it pop!
    My3

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  14. kala27 February 2012 at 19:01

    That's so lovelyyyy amazingggg :)

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  15. Vidya @ Whats Ur Home Story27 February 2012 at 21:01

    That's a keeper. Where did you get it from Patty? Need to look for it the next I go home.

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  16. My Unfinished Life27 February 2012 at 22:44

    that kum kum holder is such a treasure!!!!


    http://sushmita-smile.blogspot.in

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  17. Designwali27 February 2012 at 23:48

    what a find...its lovely!

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  18. Designwali27 February 2012 at 23:48

    what a find...its lovely!

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  19. Anonymous29 February 2012 at 02:04

    just wanted to tell you guys , you can pretty much find that kumkum holder in any city , in your nearest neighbourhood kashmir handicraft shop or something similar, you can get it new polished or for a rs.10 more an antique finish also

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  20. Jaf Gifts29 February 2012 at 04:14

    What are those colorful powder-like stuff on the kum kum?

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  21. amrita29 February 2012 at 14:49

    absolutely gorgeous

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  22. amrita29 February 2012 at 14:49

    absolutely gorgeous

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  23. Deepa Gopal29 February 2012 at 21:10

    Superb find, Patty...It's a WOW! It would make a priceless collection :)

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  24. Anonymous19 March 2012 at 18:01

    Hello,

    as the inlikz require a username I just thought to post my Crafty article here: http://eshgheman.livejournal.com/146304.html

    I hope you enjoy it!

    I do follow your site and inspired by it.

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