tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58009867941329317182023-11-16T07:58:42.974-08:00Karen Xavier's PhotographyA picture is worth a thousand words...Karen Xavierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03790701530624516669noreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5800986794132931718.post-87072502807514236282017-05-15T02:06:00.002-07:002017-05-15T02:06:36.495-07:00Friends like these...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Karen Xavierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03790701530624516669noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5800986794132931718.post-16189782642553696342014-02-04T10:00:00.001-08:002014-02-16T01:56:28.620-08:00Snowflakes on my window pane... <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Living in hot tropical Madras, snow always seems fascinating.... that celestial powder which gracefully caresses the land, blanketing everything in a sheet of white, is something I wish would happen here. Come December and I always make snowflakes to put on the window pane, half the carols I listen to mention snow anyway... point is, snow seems magical when you are not knee deep in it or scraping it off your car or shoveling your driveway. People who live in snowy regions don't seem to like it, but people who live in hot countries seem to wish for it...<br />
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Karen Xavierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03790701530624516669noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5800986794132931718.post-29510093439934007722014-02-03T10:49:00.000-08:002014-02-03T10:49:34.458-08:00All set for Sunday... <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Sitting on the easy chair, sipping wine and reading a book... </div>
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“Give me books, French wine, fruit, fine weather and a little music played out of doors by somebody I do not know.” ~ John Keats</div>
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Karen Xavierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03790701530624516669noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5800986794132931718.post-57644039779930236862014-02-03T10:39:00.001-08:002014-02-04T09:41:19.433-08:00Our favourite place, growing up...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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The book store that we siblings used to frequent when we were quite young. This was when I obsessively read every hardy boy I could lay my hands on and fell really hard for Frank Hardy. Those were wonderful days spent kneeling on the floor and poking through a collection of books, trying hard to pick out only a few from the rows and rows of books that little shop held.<br />
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“Many people, myself among them, feel better at the mere sight of a book.”<br />
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Karen Xavierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03790701530624516669noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5800986794132931718.post-54757920325327019042013-05-28T01:08:00.000-07:002013-05-28T01:08:20.749-07:00Cauldron of petals...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Saw this welcoming sight at the entrance to one of the best places to shop for saress in Chennai, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TulsiSilks"><b>Tulasi Silks</b></a>. So simple and elegant and effortlessly manages to liven up the place, click on the image for a larger view.<br />
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Beauty is everywhere a welcome guest. ~ <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johann_Wolfgang_von_Goethe"><b>Johann Wolfgang von Goethe</b></a></div>
Karen Xavierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03790701530624516669noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5800986794132931718.post-45931974335598086182013-05-22T23:53:00.000-07:002013-05-22T23:54:25.952-07:00Applying Mehendi...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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These were taken in Delhi, while I visited a <a href="http://karenxavsphotography.blogspot.in/2013/04/a-few-of-my-favourite-things_23.html"><b>local market</b></a>... </div>
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Deftly weaving intricate patterns... </div>
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The finished work... (Click images for a larger view.)</div>
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The lingering patterns...</div>
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Karen Xavierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03790701530624516669noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5800986794132931718.post-5487909397983150112013-04-23T12:42:00.001-07:002013-04-24T14:06:24.394-07:00A few of my favourite things...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Hot chocolate fudge is what I more often than not tend to order in every ice cream place I visit... this picture was taken bout a year back in Delhi, after visiting a crowded local market where <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mehndi">mehendi</a>walas occupy one side of the road waiting to weave these intricate patterns for a surprisingly nominal fee.</div>
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Pay attention to the intricate patterns of your existence. ~Doug Dillon</div>
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Karen Xavierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03790701530624516669noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5800986794132931718.post-84693249807808009642013-03-05T11:55:00.000-08:002013-03-05T11:55:14.322-08:00Contemplating in the shade...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Taking some respite from the relentless sun... a daily laborer in a contemplative stance. I hope his life is good, he is old but quite fit...<br />
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Old wood best to burn, old wine to drink, old friends to trust, and old authors to read...<br />
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Karen Xavierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03790701530624516669noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5800986794132931718.post-48409593258070551062013-02-04T09:38:00.000-08:002013-02-04T09:38:13.544-08:00Gentle Giant...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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This beautiful fellow crossed my house early one morning... I do hope his mahout is a nice person and that this gentle giant is having a peaceful life. Click on the picture for a larger view.<br />
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Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened.<br />
~ <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anatole_France">Anatole France</a></div>
Karen Xavierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03790701530624516669noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5800986794132931718.post-675896294582242072013-01-27T09:30:00.001-08:002013-01-27T09:30:20.430-08:00Smokey <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Found this little fella outside on my terrace... one cold January morning.<br />
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Karen Xavierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03790701530624516669noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5800986794132931718.post-64249417373476809292013-01-14T06:52:00.000-08:002013-01-14T06:52:13.772-08:00Harvest Festival... <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="text-align: left;">So </span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thai_Pongal" style="text-align: left;">Pongal</a><span style="text-align: left;"> the Harvest Festival is in full swing here and the roads are colorfully decorated with <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kolam">kolam</a> patterns. </span></div>
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And another one... Happy Pongal, Folks!</div>
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Karen Xavierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03790701530624516669noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5800986794132931718.post-36920195932408656862013-01-14T06:40:00.001-08:002013-01-14T06:40:12.049-08:00One Step at a Time...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Saw this at the Oxford book store, a quaint little book store with a neat hangout place, where one can browse through some great looking coffee table books while sipping on cappuccino or eating a delicious sandwich or just getting lost in an awesome piece of chocolate cake. (click on the picture for a larger view)<br />
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The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.<br />
~ Lao Tzu</div>
Karen Xavierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03790701530624516669noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5800986794132931718.post-1550683988516388692013-01-11T03:32:00.002-08:002013-01-11T04:55:40.100-08:00A poem on a plaque...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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So I saw this memorial plaque at the<a href="http://www.csistgeorgescathedral.org/"> St. George's Cathedral</a>.... the little poem on it made me stop in my tracks. Click on the picture for a larger view.<br />
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You can find a chisel, I can find a stone. Folks will be reading these words long after we are gone...<br />
~ <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAj-Q_W9AT4">George Strait</a> (from his song Write This Down)</div>
Karen Xavierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03790701530624516669noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5800986794132931718.post-74337574374352298552012-12-17T10:27:00.000-08:002012-12-17T10:37:59.305-08:00Fun Galore at Shoppers Stop <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
So this Shopper's Stop competition is going on and since this is where I do most of my shopping, I thought of checking out their online stuff. The main reason I prefer shopping at Shopper's Stop is because the music is incredibly good, this is the only place in Madras where I've listened to my kind of music. I wonder what music channel they are tuned into, I asked the cashier once and he had no idea. I've heard songs by <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkLsItE1Utg">Thomas Rhett</a>, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KuSTX85daxg">Eric Church</a> and <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpFaI0dKAHc">Luke Bryan</a>. Today I heard <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WA4iX5D9Z64">Taylor Swift</a>, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0EtpEdZWZY">Chris Young</a> and <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0O0nzkESTI">Little Big Town</a> while I was searching for some bed linen, needless to say shopping there is pure joy. I never thought their online collection would be quite eclectic too, anyway these are a few my favourite outfits.<br />
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I like navy blue clothes, they seem royal and elegant, like this pretty top. It would make a very pretty outfit for a casual day at work and then later to hang out with friends. Looks quite comfortable too. </div>
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Oh, this is indeed stunning, check out that svelte cut of this blue kurta... it will make any wearer look good. I like the white block print on it, very ethnic and traditional with a little bit of fun thrown in.<br />
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This saree oozes elegance, and charm. The mustard colour contrasts well with the dark border, imparts a graceful look to the wearer. </div>
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This peep toe shoe looks quite comfy and sturdy, can be worn with jeans for a rough day while battling all the elements of traffic to get to work on time.<br />
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This pretty ring, adds that extra zest to complete the look. A little sparkle to make any outfit complete and this will definitely make a good conversation starter.<br />
So that's my list, hope you all like it. I found these beautiful items on www.shoppersstop.com, you can check them out yourself and enjoy a nice time shopping online. </div>
Karen Xavierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03790701530624516669noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5800986794132931718.post-5125358032889316022012-08-09T09:51:00.000-07:002012-08-09T09:51:20.631-07:00Indian meets western decor...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Candle lights in <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kolam">Kolam</a> patterns... so pretty right. Kolam is predominantly a south Indian tradition where rice and white stone powder is used to draw elaborate patterns in front of houses, as a sign of welcome and respect. </div>Karen Xavierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03790701530624516669noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5800986794132931718.post-28759426524840584902012-05-24T19:14:00.001-07:002012-05-24T19:14:18.684-07:00Another picture of home...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Was home last weekend and it was great spending time with family and friends. This is the sight that greets you as the train crawls into my place early in the morning. Enlarge to get a bigger view, here's <a href="http://karenxavsphotography.blogspot.in/2011/08/this-is-home.html">another picture of home</a> posted long back.<br />
Well, have a great weekend folks.</div>Karen Xavierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03790701530624516669noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5800986794132931718.post-18267527610811584522012-05-22T07:41:00.002-07:002012-05-22T07:41:26.654-07:00Sunday scene...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Scene in church after the Sunday evening mass... the soft flickering candle light depicting the hope and trust we have in Mother Mary.</div>
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<br /></div>Karen Xavierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03790701530624516669noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5800986794132931718.post-4550829343188737662012-01-29T06:58:00.000-08:002012-01-29T08:30:47.952-08:00Pretty Gate...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Caught sight of this ornamental gate while walking around town... </div>Karen Xavierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03790701530624516669noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5800986794132931718.post-75653632993749948412012-01-18T11:23:00.000-08:002012-01-18T11:23:22.156-08:00Hanging lanterns...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I was in Bangalore recently and this little knick knack place stopped me in my tracks... they had such pretty colourful lanterns on display. Check them out...</div>
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A few pictures taken this Christmas...</div>
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My room, with a paper doily wreath...</div>
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</div>Karen Xavierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03790701530624516669noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5800986794132931718.post-78426975397868546042011-12-10T00:15:00.000-08:002011-12-09T10:45:54.959-08:00Intriguing deities...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Saw these deities on display and they are intriguing... especially the elephant god perusing a book. </div>
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A picture of rotund bliss....</div>
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The Buddha reclining... </div>
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The elephant god again with numerous hands... </div>
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The elephant god with many heads...</div>
</div>Karen Xavierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03790701530624516669noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5800986794132931718.post-27808966257404601552011-11-25T11:15:00.001-08:002011-11-28T06:07:45.182-08:00Colourful Lamps<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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So I saw these pretty pretty cotton lamps on display and I fell for them... the variety and the colours, they could brighten up any space.</div>
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These cream ones are my favourite...</div>
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Even these colourful ones are so nice... </div>
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I like the middle green one here, I don't know why I never bought any.</div>
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Even these noodle like lamps will look great with a soft light shining in them...</div>
</div>Karen Xavierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03790701530624516669noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5800986794132931718.post-48217813826479698122011-11-14T14:14:00.001-08:002011-11-28T06:08:17.504-08:00Indian Handicrafts...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Saw these at Mahabalipuram, pretty neat... right? I like the shapes and patterns of these objects... </div>
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A closer view... as usual please click on the picture to enlarge it.</div>
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<br /></div>Karen Xavierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03790701530624516669noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5800986794132931718.post-10664371566846082052011-11-08T10:27:00.000-08:002011-11-08T10:28:31.162-08:00Mahabalipuram: The Lion, the Temples and the Pallavas<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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So this is the monolithic lion sculpture, he does look prehistoric with those curved fangs. Check out the temples in the background and the lovely dancing figures engraved into them. The <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pallava">Pallavas</a> must have been a really patient race... do click on the picture for a larger view. </div>Karen Xavierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03790701530624516669noreply@blogger.com0