Villa Balquisse

<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5134862835064894562" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIKHZr7rHl4WDHhQUCkkWCrJRvg5qsODgTC76aEGNibP3gF6BLakxsdeu0fkyuOgUtf-S5TOp9aLGVTfNnbLAmt9s6cujYnLfiU9EDsquJ5mAQfAcS4PqodTjKeAHMWJ3jyrRQydyfcccn/s400/bal5.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />My International pick today is from one of the most exotic places~ <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bali">Bali</a>.<br /><a href="http://www.balquisse.com/"><strong>Villa Balquisse</strong>-</a> a tropical retreat set between coconut groves & mangroves in <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimbaran">Jimbaran</a>. The retreat has old Balinese Villas that have been restored and decorated in an eclectic style. <div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5135112089196950818" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjsouq7nfqpHPPNSsRtkjdcaXgh-OZu9zoRNCh_VjW8mNm72rSC2k27Z88cDQI_RmM50ryVdB-l32avGnLSo3Bd6wB9qGuCOBaoa0WyykUz21KMjGmBtJG0-brKejgHQnbimVCul6AXFB2/s400/bal6.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></div><div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5134867688377939090" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNDMNu0OaYR7EOXgK3Q45Ufo2HWjuLVhcHuFEumu0Em7aQm2QBEbzvT6zDLRZV96qIj7l_BqII46V3BNZwI1n3CWEFCpdfpRw6wBb84htQAaVfmc81zg3PX46k6vonNGnH97dpuUuo8Qww/s400/bal7.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />The interior designer's latest travel ifluence her designs- you'll find exquisite cushions & bed linen created from Java silks & Jaipuri sari's.<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5134869152961787090" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR4vJHB07ui67EsfGbxVy5-OXwtK5hnhpntfxSGow1Y75RKuQojWaVrB4H6P7dZquHYBNXESOsZ5TsSKSlHb_qImrZs6sK3obvBmnDlF3qHt55pFVp8YamJb6bMfq-nqs5L0t5Mk9Gu7PL/s400/bal11.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />You can relax by the emerald swimming pool made out of natural stone or walk down to the beach which is only a 300 meters away:-) <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5134867684082971778" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxokNKiaDBula6HNlX1J7WnDUCE1lpJxlodXZhs57ldXT9HnrVBqZsqDejwzF7INP3ejPwcvXpLHX8Afu3Dwlwi4qvbfvl8yf9RgaqnLcN1FdHhSEOMdzFzPeiV3IaBTxUrTYRuVZpnFKw/s400/bal2.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5134867692672906402" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-nVzHUiVgFhR29W94Ik8pRL4fGpEUqDwqbqMk8ddlzBIxUuNKG7xjdBc0GySiKJI1inMshompQjFUL-5ed3ymQsjXaFplbBVwmRyKukrNPzr-RoRZ3y7bkgYcSn6EWBh3opsBFZBF1acm/s400/bal8.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />Enjoy a sumptuous dinner made by their Chef under the twinkling stars...<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5135112102081852722" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjGXqHOoKZrZ9kq2pn8DWGY4MzDYkzWxvjVNH13rkEO7okCCzDfO2yrj8ze9mfzD2UtCOkIJA8AK8uzglSEGMLycNzx4VnHVaNlhOEKHhPTDfgerWPIhbmO3m5FMFXP5yNJRQdM7E6pdCc/s400/bal15.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />Each Villa is decorated in a unique style.<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5134869191616492770" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyLSNf7sWv7kKbYcVIcpxR0rvSFgFBECrvJu2yS-0fBYFCl9X0pZPVjdcb193O3jKAYerfZoMBcC55hmz9LydiNLjE-CVXxPsX9RYvV4SqSQ4uQWDZ38-QmFPf1SXGURl8wUpwP_znTB3L/s400/bal12.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />They have 3 bedroom, 4 bedroom, 5-bedroom & a 9-bedroom villa! So take your pick, enjoy a great mediterranean style holiday with family and friends...<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5134869208796362002" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjexzrkY-wymNM08CKh_Pcd1UffQ0C-mln0MYXNXGOidFtv_hL4LzFelMJminDv5la0kfhsqjMh49osLhArfRoEhelsqdhvq3Lsq7ngk61py_GX32TurLFlb9rzmp5B6yGoELO2k7J_PFvf/s400/bal16.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />Exotic flowers displayed in unique artifacts handpicked by the owner. You can buy some of the furniture & lamps from their online store <a href="http://www.balquisseliving.com/index.php"><strong>Villa Balquisse Living</strong></a><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5134869195911460082" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqpL9NDhxdAYeWkZzw-pkfhyphenhyphenhKCFdv4Y0nvXzpbp-NRl5Lduy0xOoc4AJHI2XMBHVE2UE8VUYYpk5LC71DLpu2C9wDuM_NhbmWBW4Py1Re84aiejjPRXcDp76KgzsNFezz-qnKcBAtBvF1/s400/bal13.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />Absolutely love the cream canopy drapes & simple rustic furniture.<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5134869200206427394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEimwBupxXsDqOO1DZ-9pSxfKiIKFs9RQoHl7gfz7mqEE3aM1MZjDwSO-0ST47ve3tCp8RVPsNA3qxipmtZGu3nVdSaeRM4DfG8ix7EqZqiD7prnSRAWsFxZrY3kDis421nU4Vp7ZHBJ4H/s400/bal14.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5134867696967873714" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_vVxK2ImF3KVTquawdiRdsLZntWxnHRW9W_gWiSe3e6hZXB6FWwum64s2ifwoOHP3PUTzzkX72kG_vHeLmt_MyPv9RHe9OxT652l6Jlkalfb3OVcwXbyi-gbpjwqT4eZe_dW1EnYmPncn/s400/bal9.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5134867701262841026" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8iVgCk0BAVHFZEZzqiA7y6hhIfOHJ7S8LpG3_CxPMZu7bMFTVtHV5TcI7bLjSxT5tjJro6hkoPrvi2l-fNTUueK2mFkY8LDqPGL-uFDtwLrJPdy_dEKYUH3MVXEPBUnI7dGz7waaAl-fr/s400/bal10.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />Soak in the Balinese hospitality, the great attention to detail, de-stress with some amazing massages & enjoy the heavenly food prepared by the Chef.<br /><br /><em>(images from Villa Balquisse)</em></div>

Villa Balquisse

My International pick today is from one of the most exotic places~ Bali . Villa Balquisse - a tropical retreat set between coconut groves ...

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Happy Diwali!

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAAdY5SURAw6BIfK52mbDOYcBojh665ogSewRYgSVL_6aGEjhTVqskuEGRHiKyguY7ED5P6Mk2Kqqm8G0_QSfmkPcY3vZp0O0drtYs6TVV2QqfpfImc2jQWQ7XlzvNVJAAhVOiSIbLGANP/s1600-h/diw.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5130455285720378402" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAAdY5SURAw6BIfK52mbDOYcBojh665ogSewRYgSVL_6aGEjhTVqskuEGRHiKyguY7ED5P6Mk2Kqqm8G0_QSfmkPcY3vZp0O0drtYs6TVV2QqfpfImc2jQWQ7XlzvNVJAAhVOiSIbLGANP/s400/diw.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a>Wishing all you lovely blogger friends a very happy and bright<strong> </strong><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diwali"><strong>Diwali</strong></a>! The <strong>'Festival of Light'</strong> where the lights or lamps signify victory of good over the evil within every human being.<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5130454972187765778" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDATNNkPkbj_VEFrGcOhLB90r2YraVPBoiy6h0TCrCsEGUyEcAWFk2GlKw5fgJ7SnLrnd53VvJcKXdj7mR32eqIqo5J-jDfCy28aula2GBCMkqEW4a_Wg5dMFYzXkaQtLn96Kk2eVWE6j3/s400/diw9.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />Sorry for the late post, have just about found some quiet time to sit down and assimilate all the festivity around me:-) Today I am going to share the festivities in our home....Welcome!<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5130453524783786946" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeFswL92eWeV7oOe8cTUkSvXLZ8-hZG6bHNXloF5kVvoV8C9qub9_EZUXnli-9D2zYf94IdSFb5SDKLGUudTa_49QUFplg-XvkXcF99QIComJ7NhtuX2tA2gRxEs50FlnAOoJobGsL4Eyx/s400/diw4.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />A simple <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rangoli"><strong>rangoli </strong></a>made with white poster colours greet you at our doorstep. My favourite Frangipani flowers in terracotta bowl.<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5130453666517707730" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2gm96OEhXJwbdlIl1jSdXyHjNgFfaxmTdOf6CR1KXSG7u6_OLsNjSuJmy3GoS7z7eeOtcvVIAVOTrgGz6wSwxJsR2cX_m8JHCLXXIyOiP2ArfSK7UswFyu4QEvgJWhpJ6IiuXoTCPuqry/s400/diw5.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />Traditional brass peacock lamps at the entrance.<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5130453997230189538" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZa0kMphNTbzb6LGKcJhO8WdqZYHH257t2l4UWX0RZxVZxDVE3SVMO5MjtKA7SLSwUmXacg7I1wz6M4txLjJ9ougU_Zqh7uJVNpfbvWO8Y-mP005ef4isjhfNDe20VFWFzdRxs0hDW6DZA/s400/diw6.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />Tealight candles in 'Chai' glasses add light and festivity to our dining table which is dressed in it's colourful best;-) Also seen here are some traditional Indian Sweets.<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5130454190503717874" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjridkivIPqF-QWzg2QWDaXzcDC8WrJd2ERgjhBR7qGyJQprXfViP1Sg2NdTOZZHRqzzVsacvKTDOMXGnLZY74i7l6ZAP4l507Xv-9EAKE5itC_1QiIIFxQnxGJT_ZAVQqypCQEuohM-Fcj/s400/diw7.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />Flowers & candles...what more can you ask for:-)<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5130454461086657538" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB2BchOOB__9NR_Kf_W-a4TfWlZnnJikOzqzRNO6AHLYHDuJZ2oCxH9sEbnCggJBFD5DggrNh0W_WROcc3lQb-D9BBDDt3gdZKkKDr7aL98hXyGd3fnidYPKpD5hnnN0PhnYyvg2ryzuIr/s400/diw8.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /><br />Waiting to burst some sparkly fire crackers with my family:-)<br /><br />Happy Diwali and thanks for all the encouragement, suggestions, appreciations and love that all of you have shown me during the last couple of days.<br /><br />Thanks Everyone!!! Have a great Diwali!

Happy Diwali!

Wishing all you lovely blogger friends a very happy and bright Diwali ! The 'Festival of Light' where the lights or lamps signify ...

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Diwali Ki Shubhkamnayen: 7.11.2007

<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dhanteras">Dhanteras</a> is celebrated on the first day of the five day Diwali celebrations. <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5129945548258035730" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOfI1cEDbuAyWz2BQ6s_LBGK8J8ls0dVNkxc3c3blU2cL_3bFO8tPJuC5oOzyIOpDUVyahgOz8Ck-trucTPbp5BVBEJyZb_N_xB1C_g1khqnrvMa19XsHl60sEM3UQLWFymGplzHvJvtZ6/s400/diw3.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />This day Goddess Lakshmi- who is the Goddess of Wealth is worshipped for wealth & prosperity.<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5129945518193264642" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmX5SkRipDcsOaNN59TzGqLjS66MIfmnSjWXpkiIKegHZ4b1WC4UC6kmps6glEXwHj3k5K6D3YbiXv00hM5FEZ0MVd_qt9QcVOrpVkVI19RqRWAfFP8B7Tz3IqTYA_MXi0S3-gt6Y7p2vd/s400/diw2.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />It is extremely auspicious to buy gold & jewellery today as it is believed to bring happiness, wealth and good luck:-)<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5129945496718428146" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggm3LefdmnZCzN_WbPmq8wYoVdVEmZtXf6vH_HsLOIuESljlvS3gxs-1T5K31yblbHy01jwHnk6ZPQohVlA3UuUVeruyzNJAnK3d4EhimPouV00FDAv48zADrw22JFT53UMAPj7S0bxZLd/s400/diw1.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />Here is a simple Dhanteras arrangement with faux gold coins <em>obviously:-)</em><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><em>(Images & ideas by Arch, feel free to get inspired and link to me but if you want to use my photographs for some other purpose please send me a mail)</em></span>

Diwali Ki Shubhkamnayen: 7.11.2007

Dhanteras is celebrated on the first day of the five day Diwali celebrations. This day Goddess Lakshmi- who is the Goddess of Wealth is wor...

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