FIND & EXPRESS JOY

Step into the Joy Garden-Here, Art blooms into joy, where dance, craft, gardening, and home décor become moments of everyday enchantment.

Rainy Evenings and Light Reflections: Creating Cozy Moments at Home -   There’s something about rainy evenings that brings a sense of calm and introspection. The soft patter of rain against…
Moments of Magic: Finding Stillness in a Busy Mind - Sometimes, if we truly pause and look, we find a fleeting moment that quiets the mind. It's just for a…
  • Think about a moment today that made you smile. Was it a cup of tea, a walk, a dance?
  • How often do you allow yourself to notice these?
  • Do you do something that beings you joy everyday? Is that a practice?
It better be worth it!!!- Valuing Time - As I age, I’ve realized that if I’m going to leave the warmth of my favorite spot on the couch,…
Top 10 Tips for Creating Healing Spaces for Well-Being - Creating a healing space isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s about nurturing an environment that fosters well-being, introspection, and joy. Here are…
  • Does my space reflect who I am? Am I surrounded by colors, objects, and textures that bring warmth?
  • Do you love your space because of how you feel or what others think about it?
“When Art Chooses You: A Dancer’s Journey Beyond Performance” - Of the many avatars I have in this lifetime, this is perhaps the oldest. Before I was a lover, a…
Dance – An Everlasting Friendship -   As a 5-year-old, I gingerly held my mother’s hand and entered Naru Aunty’s living room. That day is unforgettable—it…
  • What is something you loved doing as a child but stopped? Can you reintroduce it into your life?
  • Do you remember when you felt you were part of something ? Your friends, group activities?

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Skills, Craft, and Experience: The Art of Home Design

There’s something magical about the winter sun setting, casting a soft, golden glow through the evening light. Yesterday, my home was the stage for a photoshoot with @studioalaya_proj, and photographer asked me an intriguing question about my perspective as an artist. It got me thinking deeply about the relationship between skills, craft, and the emotional […]

Ode to Self

  So, it’s my birthday! And honestly, Valentine’s Day never meant much to me till it became a full-blown commercial circus. Now my birthday’s got this Overdose vibe—flowers that cost a bomb, red everywhere, packed restaurants, and those ridiculous heart-shaped balloons. But anyway, here’s the thing: birthdays make you stop and, for a change, celebrate yourself. […]

Moments of Magic: Finding Stillness in a Busy Mind

Sometimes, if we truly pause and look, we find a fleeting moment that quiets the mind. It’s just for a split second, but in that brief moment, everything feels perfect—like nothing more is needed. The mind, of course, quickly returns, rushing in with commentary about how beautiful the moment is, adding context, thoughts, and chatter. […]

Garden – Shade Friendly Beauties❣️

  In the backyard, there’s a magnificent tree that generously casts shade over most of the space, except during the season when it sheds its leaves, allowing sunlight to stream in. Because of this natural cycle, the majority of plants here are shade-loving varieties, thriving in the cooler, filtered light. Here’s a glimpse of the […]