Find & Express Joy
All my life, I have been an artist—a Bharatanatyam dancer, storyteller, and creator. Through movement, words, and imagination, I’ve learned to nurture moments of joy and make a practice of it.
Joy is not something that simply arrives; it is an intentional choice. You choose it again and again , even when you don’t think you can. In this section, I share how creativity and stories have shaped my Joy Garden—a space to celebrate life’s little moments of magic, one intentional step at a time. I am sharing all I have done and still do, whether DIYs, crafts, creating beautiful spaces, new ideas or my garden hoping that you will find your own magic!
I finally found the bat shit crazy piece for my dining wall, and I’m absolutely thrilled with how it turned out! It’s one of those moments where creativity and a little bit of “juggaad” (a great term for makeshift or innovative fixes) come together to create something totally unique. The Backstory of My Juggaaaad Wall Art […]
Many people ask me why I don’t just buy new things but instead work with random pieces. Well, it’s the exploration of potential that fascinates me. Every random or discarded piece has some hidden value (of course, some never do—but that’s rare!), and watching them transform into something meaningful is simply amazing. For me, the magic […]
As a 5-year-old, I gingerly held my mother’s hand and entered Naru Aunty’s living room. That day is unforgettable—it was when I first encountered my lifelong companion and now best friend: Dance. The “dance class” was a small room, barely able to accommodate a few kids. I was apprehensive, not knowing anyone in the […]
Slowly, the garden and light begin their tango, and I am merely the audience. I set the props here and there, just enough, and they come together and fade in passionate embraces—sunlight kissing leaves and flowers in delightful exchanges. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Roopasri Vittal (@museonmagic) The point is, life […]