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Diwali: A Time for Lights, Color, Sparkle & New Beginnings!

Hello my lovelies, are you excited about November? This month has started on a high and festive note for those in India as people across the country get together to celebrate the biggest festival of the year – Diwali. Diwali, also known as the “festival of lights”, is one of the most awaited festivals in the country. It is also the most auspicious, as it marks the beginning of a new calendar year. There are several mythological tales associated with Diwali, but the most popular one centers around the mythical King Rama. It marks the return of King Rama after his victory over the evil king Ravana and to welcome him back…

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Week 45: Rainbow Night

Title: Rainbow Night Location: Clarke Quay, Singapore Date: 5 November 2015 I had a short but fun visit to Singapore last week, which was equal parts work and leisure. The two highlights of the trip were a day spent at Universal Studios and an evening at one of the most happening night spots in Singapore – Clarke Quay. I feel so blessed that I get to travel every other month and hope this stays true for the rest of my life. More pictures to follow on the blog soon!

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Sparkle #117: Illustrated Owl Art

We are rounding up a fantastic week of celebrating illustrated art on the blog today, and what better way to wrap it up then a post on illustrated owls? Whimsical, cute, mysterious, or just plain funny, owl illustrations are always a treat for the eyes. I love having a good illustrated owl as my wallpaper, it keeps me happy and positive! Below are some of my favorite owl illustrations, which ones do you like the best? (Image Credits: Image 1, Image 2, Image 3, Image 4, Image 5, Image 6, Image 7, Image 8, Image 9, Image 10)

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Sparkle #100: Magical Art for your Desktops

Have you heard of Vladstudio.com? I stumbled upon Vladstudio almost 5 years ago, when I was looking for quirky and whimsical wallpapers to dress my shiny new Sony Vaio! Vladstudio is an art project of Russian digital artist Vlad Gerasimov – a professional web designer. Sometime in the late 90’s, he started designing desktop and mobile wallpapers in his spare time. His designs swing between the bright and colorful, to the dark and mysterious. Either ways, all his wallpapers have a enchanting, faraway feel to them. Each time I download one of his wallpapers, I feel like I have been transported to wonderland just like Alice – everything seems so magical!…

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