tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-305738852024-03-19T13:12:28.629+05:30Rang: The Colours of Life.Archana Srinivas Potteryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00424900915043883827noreply@blogger.comBlogger370125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30573885.post-62641718115957186452015-03-23T20:24:00.000+05:302015-03-23T20:24:02.362+05:30There is a kind of hush...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Woke up to the kind of hush that I have come to recognise.<br />
I was glad I hadn't stored the snow boots away.<br />
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It is spring but today snow has been breathtaking.<br />
The trees are budding but today they peep from under their fluffy white blankets.<br />
The birds are chirping but there is a quietness.<br />
Strangely comforting to walk on the cotton candy snow today.<br />
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I must say the snow in spring is magical.<br />
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Archana Srinivas Potteryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00424900915043883827noreply@blogger.com120tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30573885.post-830815942915199682014-09-26T18:27:00.001+05:302014-09-27T17:50:12.065+05:30Pause.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Autumnal Equinox was few days back.<br />
Days of the Goddess.<br />
The time of the year when,<br />
I sit quietly in my kitchen enveloped in the comforting darkness just before dawn.<br />
Rubbing the warm tea mug against my cold nose and getting the whiff of spices from the thin film of left over <i>chai</i> in my mug.<br />
The season to pause.<br />
Reflect.<br />
Grateful for the accomplishments of the season gone by.<br />
Time to find that balance.<br />
To do the things that were pushed deep within the drawers.<br />
Like the papery pressed autumn leaves from last fall that slide down the pages of a my journal.<br />
Reminding me to slow down, cherish this beautiful season.<br />
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A nature mandala I made to celebrate the Autumnal Equinox.<br />
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Honouring the season by writing gratitude lists.<br />
Taking longer walks than my usual routine.<br />
Always coming back with a handful of nature's fall treasures.<br />
Attempting to capture the season through my lens and writing.<br />
Reading poetry at bedtime where eyes linger on certain words that follow you into your dreams.<br />
Pulled out warm shawls with tiny mirrors to wrap myself while reading.<br />
Cooking hearty soups with fall produce.<br />
Watching the bright sunlight warm different comers of our home.<br />
Prayers for others.<br />
Lighting twinkling lamps at dusk for my Goddess.<br />
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What have you been doing to celebrate the season?<br />
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Archana Srinivas Potteryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00424900915043883827noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30573885.post-38999166614433507142014-09-10T18:03:00.004+05:302014-09-10T18:33:14.946+05:30Homegrown.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I have a thing for tomatoes.<br />
Here is an <b><a href="http://rang-thecoloursoflife.blogspot.com/2008/05/ode-to-tomatoes.html" target="_blank">ode</a></b>.<br />
Here is a <b><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/archanasr_2000/sets/72157615693294011/" target="_blank">set</a></b> on flickr.<br />
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This spring we decided to have a small vegetable patch in our backyard.<br />
Garlic Chives.<br />
Basil.<br />
Oregano.<br />
Stevia.<br />
Lemongrass.<br />
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Tomatoes!<br />
2 varieties. 4 plants.<br />
A bounty of bi-weekly tomatoes.<br />
You get the picture?<br />
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Enjoy this song;-)<br />
John Denver singing <b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0C4FOL1qIw" target="_blank">Home Grown Tomatoes</a></b>!<br />
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Archana Srinivas Potteryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00424900915043883827noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30573885.post-64540914467630093432014-07-05T20:24:00.001+05:302014-07-05T20:40:58.231+05:30Up North...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<b><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minnesota" target="_blank">Minnesota:</a></b> The land of 10,000 lakes offers some stunning visuals.<br />
Think cerulean blue skies, fluffy white clouds, sail boats gliding gently on shimmering waters.<br />
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One of the popular summer activities here in Minnesota is to drive to the <b><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Shore_(Lake_Superior)" target="_blank">North Shore</a></b> along <i>Lake Superior</i>, stay at the cabins facing the beautiful lake and indulge in activities like biking, walking, hiking & water sports like canoeing and boating.<br />
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We decided to do this very quintessential Minnesotan activity:-)<br />
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Our plan was to drive along the shore via <b><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duluth,_Minnesota" target="_blank">Duluth</a></b> to <b><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lutsen_Mountains" target="_blank">Lutsen</a></b>, a quaint little town where we had decided to drop our anchor for the night;-)<br />
Here is a visual route of our drive…<br />
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On the road…<br />
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via <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duluth,_Minnesota" target="_blank">Duluth</a><br />
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First glimpses of the Lake Superior near<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duluth,_Minnesota" target="_blank"> Duluth…</a><br />
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On the way we stopped at the <a href="http://sites.mnhs.org/historic-sites/split-rock-lighthouse" target="_blank"><b>Split Rock Lighthouse</b>.</a><br />
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Stunning view from the lighthouse…<br />
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Aquamarine water…<br />
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Foghorn…<br />
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The rocky cliffs challenge many adventure seeking rock climbers…<br />
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View from inside the lighthouse…<br />
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Bike shadow play;-)<br />
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We reached our destination at<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lutsen_Mountains" target="_blank"> <b>Lutsen</b>,</a> we had rented a <b><a href="http://www.vrbo.com/" target="_blank">VRBO (</a></b>Vacation Rental by Owner).<br />
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With a place fully equipped with all amenities, we made our evening chai and enjoyed the stunning surroundings of our VRBO townhouse which was decorated in typical<br />
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Everyone settled down with whatever activity they enjoyed;-)<br />
For the bikers there is the fantastic <b><a href="http://www.ggta.org/" target="_blank">Gitchi Gami State Trail</a> </b>that passes via <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lutsen_Mountains" target="_blank">Lutsen</a>.<br />
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Hearts in nature…<br />
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The lake at different time of the day…<br />
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The moonlight reflecting the surface of the water was divine…<br />
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So true.<br />
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Some eating at delightful restaurants offering local fare...<br />
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….and then driving up to <b><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Marais,_Minnesota" target="_blank">Grand Marais</a></b> which is situated at the head of a bay and harbour.<br />
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Eating World's Best Donuts at Grand Marais...<br />
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Enjoying the beauty…<br />
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Very grainy but loved the frame…almost like a painting!<br />
So that was our road trip <b>Up North!</b><br />
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The delightful season of spring is <i>so short</i> in Minnesota that it seems like a dream. </div>
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A beautiful dream.</div>
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So I decide to enjoy every minute while I was in this dream and capture few frame to remember later:-)</div>
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My walking path on a magical spring day.</div>
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Crabapple Blossoms.</div>
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A branch brings beauty inside.<br />
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A peek at the season.<br />
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She danced with wild flowers in her hair.<br />
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Fruits bursting with flavour.<br />
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A floral path.<br />
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Pink Honeysuckle.<br />
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Pink Lemonade.<br />
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Lake Harriet water reflecting the fluffy clouds and blue blue sky.<br />
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Cherry Blossoms.<br />
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Lily of the valley.<br />
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Lilacs.<br />
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Peonies.<br />
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Pansies.<br />
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Archana Srinivas Potteryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00424900915043883827noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30573885.post-91056666388558284382014-05-07T22:48:00.000+05:302014-05-07T22:48:55.965+05:30Have you ever stood under a Willow tree?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I pass by a huge Willow tree most of the days while driving to do my everyday chores.<br />
There is a Stop sign few yards from the tree, so I look up at this huge tree as I press the brakes.<br />
Long locks of freshly sprouted yellow tree buds hang evenly around the trunk.<br />
Swaying gently as the cool spring breeze caresses the new buds.<br />
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As everyone around me drove past going about their daily work.<br />
I stood right under it. Looking up at what I imagined to be the heart of the tree.<br />
Yellow ropes enveloping me as they made a light whispering sound.<br />
A sense of deep happiness. A sense of calm.<br />
Just savouring the moment.<br />
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I finish my moment and walk back into my car with bright yellow hues in my pupils.<br />
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Archana Srinivas Potteryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00424900915043883827noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30573885.post-18541926599555186972014-04-24T22:20:00.001+05:302014-04-24T22:23:18.748+05:30Beauty in available light...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
It's been grey and rainy.<br />
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My subject. Flora at home. Some succulents.</div>
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Note to self~ Try something new everyday.<br />
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I recently got on <b>instagram</b>.<br />
Where I can share moments in the form of visuals <i><b>instantly</b>.</i><br />
No fuss. No downloading from the camera.<br />
Just click on your phone and click to upload.<br />
It's a lot of fun.<br />
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But...<br />
Strangely when I want to slow down. Reflect. Muse. Take a step back.<br />
I always seem to find comfort in the pace of writing a post on my dear blog which has been sitting silently like the rose bush under all the white snow that has been layering it for the last few months.<br />
Time has come for it to sprout.<br />
…and so has the time for revival.<br />
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When one lives in a place where winters take up most of the time in a year.<br />
It takes a slight shift in thinking, working, living.<br />
This spring I complete a whole year of being consumed by a passion called <i>pottery.</i><br />
It has been my creative <i>anchor</i> during all the snow storms and polar vortexes that we experienced this winter.<br />
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Here is a tribute to all the whites we have been seeing in the last few months and an interesting Podcast about <a href="http://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/article/author-pico-iyer-seeking-stillness-and-silence-in-the-rush-of-business-life/" target="_blank"><i>Seeking Stillness and Silence in the Rush of Business Life</i> by Pico Iyer.</a><br />
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Spring is finally here after a fierce battle with winter and I hope to share loads of colours in various forms:-)<br />
Stay tuned. Hope to spend more time here.<br />
If you do want to see some instant visuals from me, do check out my Instagram profile <b><a href="http://instagram.com/archanasr_2000" target="_blank">here</a></b><br />
Have a great weekend!<br />
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Archana Srinivas Potteryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00424900915043883827noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30573885.post-34499591453839342982013-08-22T04:00:00.000+05:302013-08-22T04:00:36.258+05:30Latest creations...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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A made two mugs!<br />
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Archana Srinivas Potteryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00424900915043883827noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30573885.post-67611248906598806772013-07-30T21:33:00.000+05:302013-07-31T18:47:00.245+05:30365 days in the United States of America.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Today we complete a year in this country.<br />
Words. Many.<br />
Four Seasons in that order: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer.<br />
Maple, Oak, Crabapple, Black Ash, Acorns, Birch.<br />
Bunnies, Squirrels, Chipmunks, Deer.<br />
Leaves. Leaves, Leaves.<br />
Cartons, 40' Container, Furniture, House, Home.<br />
Apple Cider, Pumpkins, Candy Corns, Costumes, Squash, Turkey.<br />
Halloween, Thanksgiving.<br />
State Fairs, Garage Sales, Thrift Stores, Antiques.<br />
Cheese Curds, Choco Chip Cookies, Hot dogs, Food on a stick.<br />
Stop, Right of way, Merge, Freeway, Left hand Drive.<br />
Gallons, Pounds, Ounces.<br />
Coupons, Coupons. Coupons.<br />
Kale, Chard, Collards, Cilantro.<br />
Duvet, Sham, Comforter, Twin, King, Queen.<br />
Blue Jay, Chickadee, Robins, Ravens, Cardinals.<br />
Snow, Sleet, Wintery Mix, Frost.<br />
Skid, Slip, Glide, Slide, Hydroplaning.<br />
Snowmen, Sledging, Snow-pants, Mittens, Fleece, Down, Boots.<br />
Pine, Spruce, Cedar.<br />
Christmas: Fairy lights, Wreath, Reindeers, Carols, Egg Nog.<br />
Snow, Snow, Snow.<br />
Home Depot, DIY.<br />
Road trips, Day trips.<br />
Sonic, Subway, Wendy's, DQ, McDonalds.<br />
Lunds & Byerly's, Cub, Walgreens, CVS.<br />
Frozen Rotis, Samosa, Tikkis, Naans.<br />
Golden Temple Atta, Swad, Nirav, Deep.<br />
Blossoms: Cherry, Apple, Apricot.<br />
Pink, White, Cream, Yellow, Green.<br />
Summer Camps, Sleep overs, Playdates.<br />
Farmer's Markets, Barbecues, Block Parties, Neighbourhood Parties, Picnics.<br />
Pottery: Clay, Wheel, Glaze, Firing, Kiln.<br />
Super Bowl, Base ball, Soccer.<br />
Series, Seasons, Episodes.<br />
Lakes, Lakes, Lakes.<br />
Biking, Walking, Running.<br />
Ikea, Pottery Barn, Anthropologie, Amazon.<br />
Lilacs, Hydrangea, Peonies, Begonias, Lilies.<br />
Georgia, Florida, California.<br />
Stillwater, North Shores, Duluth.<br />
Lake Superior, Lake Harriet, Lake Calhoun.<br />
World, US, India.<br />
Caucasians, Hispanics, African Americans, Asians, Indians.<br />
Obama, DOMA, Nirbhaya, Boston Marathon, Zimmerman, Prince George, Telangana.<br />
Saavn, NPR, KS95.<br />
Skype, Facebook.<br />
BLR-MSP.<br />
31July, 2012-31July, 2013.<br />
A Lifetime.<br />
365 Days. Words. Many...<br />
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Images many: <b><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/archanasr_2000/sets/72157631015786576/" target="_blank">Minnesota: A new chapter</a>.</b></div>
Archana Srinivas Potteryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00424900915043883827noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30573885.post-42224695496418711262013-06-10T23:45:00.002+05:302013-06-10T23:48:18.541+05:30Pottery progress...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
At the end of my Spring session of pottery lessons, I came home with a few small pieces which were fired proof of my elementary accomplishment in this beautiful creative craft.<br />
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Lots of imperfections, but loved creating each and every piece.<br />
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A tiny planter for my jade plant.<br />
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My first plate with a blue glaze.<br />
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A crazy glaze on my first cup.<br />
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A not so perfect wall was turned into a pout bowl;-)<br />
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Archana Srinivas Potteryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00424900915043883827noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30573885.post-8199181298818383112013-05-29T23:32:00.003+05:302013-05-30T01:26:06.147+05:30Spring poetry...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Let us dance in the sun, wearing wild flowers in our hair... ~Susan Polis Shutz</div>
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The weeping willow...<br />
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Crabapple Blossoms...<br />
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These so remind me of honeysuckle back home. Does anyone know the name of this pink flower?</div>
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Our backyard is coming to life with these stunning flowers, the Lilac.</div>
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The fragrance is delightful.<br />
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I stopped for a while below the Crabapple tree to take in the beauty of the fallen petals.<br />
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...brought a few sprigs of the season indoors.<br />
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Archana Srinivas Potteryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00424900915043883827noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30573885.post-67515437081153989202013-05-11T23:55:00.000+05:302013-05-11T23:56:03.634+05:30Keep Calm and Throw Clay.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
That's what I have been doing for the last few weeks.<br />
I have been taking pottery classes and thought of doing a photo shoot with some of my amateur creations.<br />
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A tiny beaker.<br />
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A bowl.<br />
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I am just a very happy person today.<br />
When you do the glaze you just say a little prayer and hope it will turn out the way you expect it to be.<br />
This one has just surprised me!<br />
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These ones are from my first class. Will try and share more as I get better:-)<br />
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Archana Srinivas Potteryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00424900915043883827noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30573885.post-75185974291687421562013-05-08T05:55:00.000+05:302013-05-08T05:55:12.671+05:30Muir Woods National Monument, California.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
We visited <b><a href="http://www.nps.gov/muwo/index.htm" target="_blank">Muir Woods</a></b> during our California trip. A lovely 12 miles drive from San Francisco.<br />
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Enveloped in a green blanket of the majestic Coastal Redwood trees, we walked into it's enchanting world. A meditative world.<br />
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A visual post this one.<br />
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Archana Srinivas Potteryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00424900915043883827noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30573885.post-82246026442481246592013-05-06T18:09:00.004+05:302013-05-06T18:17:28.444+05:30nature's clockwork....<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Snow melted on Thursday.<br />
The Maple sprouted on Friday.<br />
The grass turned green on Saturday.<br />
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I marvel at nature's clockwork.<br />
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There is a flurry of activities.<br />
Neighbours greeting each other.<br />
Patios and yards are being spruced up.<br />
Nurseries are the hot spots.<br />
Bikers galore.<br />
Painted toes and flip-flops.<br />
Evening chai on our patio table.<br />
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Making the most of this delightful season.<br />
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7.pm sunlight....<br />
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Archana Srinivas Potteryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00424900915043883827noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30573885.post-18968265898402376992013-04-26T03:57:00.001+05:302013-04-26T04:51:54.302+05:30rebooting...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I seemed to have left this space at the beginning of the winters. Here I am four months later in Spring with an interesting landscape outside my window. A fierce battle between Winter and Spring is on.<br />
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Welcome to <b>Minnesota</b>!<br />
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Strangely.<br />
Surprisingly.<br />
Surely.<br />
We have adapted to our life here.<br />
To the snowing, the shovelling, the skidding, the freezing rain, the ice-skating, the sledding, the severe weather sirens, jumpstarting a car and many many things of living in the American midwest.<br />
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Few frames from what the winter has been for us.<br />
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We continue to indulge in our passion. Travel.<br />
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We travelled to <b>Atlanta</b> and <b>Florida </b>in December and just returned from a happy trip to Sunny <b>San Francisco.</b><br />
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I<b> </b>recently<b> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151584836674700.1073741826.175383444699&type=1" target="_blank">styled & shot</a></b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151584836674700.1073741826.175383444699&type=1" target="_blank"> </a>a series for a very talented potter.<br />
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I have enrolled in a<b> class</b>, that I have always wanted to take.<br />
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I have developed a deep liking for flea markets and thrift stores. Amazed at the treasures that one can unearth.<br />
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I am working on a <b>personal project</b> that has been on the back burner for the longest time.<br />
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We have mostly gone <b>organic</b> and <b>local</b>.<br />
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A photographic project of posting one<b> photo a day for 365 days</b>. I have been shooting but I need to get back to posting them.<br />
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I know the <b>Minnesotan birds</b> by their first names, and have names for our backyard bunnies, squirrels, deer and the two ducks that visit us occasionally.<br />
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The branches waiting to burst open....<br />
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I look forward to Spring, which is just round the corner.<br />
...but then.<br />
I am the eternal optimist:-)<br />
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Archana Srinivas Potteryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00424900915043883827noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30573885.post-66263557528990537602012-12-07T22:48:00.001+05:302014-09-24T22:52:49.210+05:30A pine cone for each morning walk....<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I don't have the cool Bangalore morning air on my face or the fragrance of <i>Akash Mallige</i> trailing behind me but strangely the beauty of nature reveals itself in various forms...<br />
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It's been steadily getting colder but I can't seem to let go of my habit of morning walks.</div>
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Between the whizz of cars, I hear gentle rustling.</div>
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Rustling of dry leaves, still stuck to the tree. </div>
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An old habit and a new one.</div>
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With every walk I pick up one tiny pine cone out of the many strewn under the trees.</div>
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I have a couple now:-)</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The home is slowly coming together. We picked up sheer shades for the room with our kitchen table.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I love the diffused white light through it.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Our first Diwali in a new land.</span><br />
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Archana Srinivas Potteryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00424900915043883827noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30573885.post-5416441159785050082012-09-27T21:43:00.004+05:302012-09-28T00:11:16.715+05:30bright shadows...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Last weekend was all about the goodness of fresh fruits and vibrant colours.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>Sweet 16</b> variety was the apple of the day and we walked around the orchard trying to find the perfect ones, didn't succeed in that but found some really delicious ones.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">When </span><b><a href="http://theplumtree2.blogspot.in/2012/08/turban.html" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Priya</span></a></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> drew a charcoal sketch of a young boy wearing a huge turban </span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">(pagri) </span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">recently, I realized I had shot men with many different styles of</span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> pagaris </span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">during our trip to Kutch in </span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Gujarat</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> and Shekawati in </span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Rajasthan</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">A </span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">pagari</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> or turban is a long piece of unstitched cloth worn by men in India, Pakistan & Bangladesh.</span></div>
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Archana Srinivas Potteryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00424900915043883827noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30573885.post-84769295619409913522012-08-17T23:29:00.000+05:302012-08-17T23:36:30.273+05:30Warm up...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Life here in an empty home seems to be taking on a routine. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">That is the word that I seem to be gravitating towards and hence towards </span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">blogging </span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">which seems to offer an easy pace to put my thoughts down as words and images.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Have always been a </span><i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Locavores" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">locavore</span></a></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">, picking up vegetables sourced from local vendors, eating seasonal. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Yesterday we spent sometime there buying some regular as well as some very interesting local produce.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">M seemed to have colour coordinated her flip-flops with the peppers here;-)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I bought my first succulents at the farmer's market yesterday.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">As long as there is Mr. Sun shining outside my window, it feels like </span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">home</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">.</span></div>
Archana Srinivas Potteryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00424900915043883827noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30573885.post-43302518426139216672012-08-13T02:06:00.000+05:302012-08-13T02:16:40.547+05:30Back to the basics...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">A lot has happened between the last time I shared my little travel stories from Kutch, Gujarat to this day.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">We have moved to Minnesota from Bangalore.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Our whole home is right now bubble-wrapped and boxed into a 40 feet container, probably sailing through an ocean, to be reunited with us in two months time.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Carrying 6 suitcases we entered our new house in a new country to make it our home.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">An empty home with few pieces of rental furniture, borrowed vessels of 2 pans, 3 forks, 3 plates & two tea mugs we started our new journey few days back.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">We are acquainting ourselves with our neighborhood flora and fauna.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Learning the names of the trees.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Learning that the squirrels here are larger with a fluffier tail.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Learning that having a rabbit hop around in your backyard is common sight.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Learning that DIY is a way of life.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Learning that smiles are plenty.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Learning that church bells in the evening fill me up with serenity.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">In the last five days I have come to realize that life is much simpler.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Easier.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Happier.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Learning that all you </span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">have</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> is all you </span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">need</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">(Images by Arch)</span></div>Archana Srinivas Potteryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00424900915043883827noreply@blogger.com21