tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53738885568926244652024-03-13T07:40:25.632-05:00Intense Pursuits Kahkasan Akhihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11518032173714503282noreply@blogger.comBlogger370125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5373888556892624465.post-1786813475570919422021-09-17T16:35:00.007-05:002021-09-17T16:45:54.015-05:00Dwell: Our Townhome<p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0Q-k-sZ7ttF9UxYv_wy45DZB2FwQNECZ-P47Q8AVqxQiQrw-TEbuD01rB1fusio-Qz42nFZpu-PfH9-zoIdhTVY6hyphenhyphenKa2ww5Od_Fpj1LpD_iArK8y1_ZRUMsr_UzcKrzQyyY-OggIUgTp/s1800/361E8077-8358-4747-9AA3-319A94AE4AAB.jpeg" style="clear: left; display: inline; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1440" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0Q-k-sZ7ttF9UxYv_wy45DZB2FwQNECZ-P47Q8AVqxQiQrw-TEbuD01rB1fusio-Qz42nFZpu-PfH9-zoIdhTVY6hyphenhyphenKa2ww5Od_Fpj1LpD_iArK8y1_ZRUMsr_UzcKrzQyyY-OggIUgTp/s16000/361E8077-8358-4747-9AA3-319A94AE4AAB.jpeg"></a></p><div style="text-align: justify;">When we moved to Seattle four years ago, we were leaving our <a href="http://www.intensepursuits.com/2017/08/dwell-our-first-house.html" target="_blank">first home</a> of 2,400 sqft in Dallas with no idea of what our accommodations might be like. It was a time when Seattle was having the first home craze and bidding wars were becoming the norm. We were looking for anything at that moment - rent or buy (whichever was cheaper). We saw many condos and townhomes that shocked us with its price compared to size. Little did we know that this brightly lit townhouse was waiting to be ours. <span></span></div><a href="http://www.intensepursuits.com/2021/09/our-townhome.html#more">CLICK FOR MORE>></a><div class="blogger-post-footer">......................................................................................................................</div>Kahkasan Akhihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11518032173714503282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5373888556892624465.post-60898767291362746232021-06-24T18:42:00.002-05:002021-06-24T19:26:08.099-05:00Food: Whole Fish Fried and Steamed<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw_dnnbWEP63K6zuFpNXA1SOYVBCo7rF7FLdqJhGhy7J8TBe5vsXHnJCiV4RrzUCFShcSBmxROy2pxBHX8kTJLEiR6obW0nKNa_04fMpJkYiU1A0rjjnJt9GTakdpIByscWkGZIdrMiFdn/s2048/110C13E3-79AF-49CB-B5BC-24F9FA998743.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw_dnnbWEP63K6zuFpNXA1SOYVBCo7rF7FLdqJhGhy7J8TBe5vsXHnJCiV4RrzUCFShcSBmxROy2pxBHX8kTJLEiR6obW0nKNa_04fMpJkYiU1A0rjjnJt9GTakdpIByscWkGZIdrMiFdn/s16000/110C13E3-79AF-49CB-B5BC-24F9FA998743.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Honestly I cannot figure out what to name this fish preparation. I can tell you that it is super quick. And yes it is fried at first. But then it is steamed with a spicy tangy onion sauce. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Any type of white fish will be good for this recipe, not just Bass. White fish is good for this recipe because the fish needs to absorb all the spicy tangy goodness from the onion sauce inside it. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKUiyAc43wuElRRAyWHE2WkAwjYLmBeZgbb0zEb2TRteVgqx2QIw9sKI49iDwrcijA7CjZhoWQCjmCEx8r8JzwNX0ZfNc4YR-ZQsWC6eBh4S5meDCjXrvq0x6_lwXIfSiVIVlP4ltS2kpv/s2048/BF620C61-DD29-4CF0-9AA0-9CD689F3FD98.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKUiyAc43wuElRRAyWHE2WkAwjYLmBeZgbb0zEb2TRteVgqx2QIw9sKI49iDwrcijA7CjZhoWQCjmCEx8r8JzwNX0ZfNc4YR-ZQsWC6eBh4S5meDCjXrvq0x6_lwXIfSiVIVlP4ltS2kpv/s16000/BF620C61-DD29-4CF0-9AA0-9CD689F3FD98.jpeg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The fish needs to be whole, head and tail intact. It definitely needs to be clean with the fins and tail trimmed. After washing, the fish needs to be dried thoroughly. Use a paper towel to pat dry it even more. </div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEJG5GEfOwMy1eVAC9x3Z9I8-EqQlxkl4FqT70qTfBneijXE1KfPVXqelTUUeAgy4uK5dp-diCAeubFJfxraAQWK7EJN833sswzpBD_qorBkwPjgjyZkdJj9SFihUgJSuWl2-2qedsJG9u/s2048/171F5AEB-617F-429E-92D9-A1365229494F.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEJG5GEfOwMy1eVAC9x3Z9I8-EqQlxkl4FqT70qTfBneijXE1KfPVXqelTUUeAgy4uK5dp-diCAeubFJfxraAQWK7EJN833sswzpBD_qorBkwPjgjyZkdJj9SFihUgJSuWl2-2qedsJG9u/s16000/171F5AEB-617F-429E-92D9-A1365229494F.jpeg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Drying is important because as soon as the fish meets the hot oil, any excess water will splatter and delay the crisp frying process. </div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3tVtLq6VCIFRUReib1J15fsj7rL_hGXZOkW9nt6Tgjs9dIgKm-hSvv3tHr3ePzbptZbLeP7XdOf4k-iEOO8pS7QzL-sWVPEVvxEQheWMxSTFSK51cu8glQkoTBDTRqT6wqqX4gh3lVGez/s2048/42BC556B-31A7-4418-ADD4-6DC61AC02450.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3tVtLq6VCIFRUReib1J15fsj7rL_hGXZOkW9nt6Tgjs9dIgKm-hSvv3tHr3ePzbptZbLeP7XdOf4k-iEOO8pS7QzL-sWVPEVvxEQheWMxSTFSK51cu8glQkoTBDTRqT6wqqX4gh3lVGez/s16000/42BC556B-31A7-4418-ADD4-6DC61AC02450.jpeg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Once the fish is dried. Make angled cuts on both side of the fish. This is to make sure the sauces reach the insides of the fish throughly. </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSWOm7mDQsfD-a16GI6qOB5xCBwjrB-XXDx22ureUkNjJPp8lceP_1-3OUJlA8FnKuIzKsEqK5AQpe1vT9oIW4fKMJZGbRjEuyPNRZgG-egh_eyafxIcQm-NlCKwf1150r9THuaB5qsq8C/s2048/37788760-EE97-4D05-9D68-C74F70303046.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSWOm7mDQsfD-a16GI6qOB5xCBwjrB-XXDx22ureUkNjJPp8lceP_1-3OUJlA8FnKuIzKsEqK5AQpe1vT9oIW4fKMJZGbRjEuyPNRZgG-egh_eyafxIcQm-NlCKwf1150r9THuaB5qsq8C/s16000/37788760-EE97-4D05-9D68-C74F70303046.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Use a large wide flat pan for this recipe. You will use the same pan for making the onion sauce later. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZSiFDeg3ZXKTnHGponHavlK-jF6hXrwdejzCwBKiA5vFPbOe9pqFEdx2Rpk4vx4XjP0F5Q-bg11jBCTk6f3eE8hyphenhyphenWSKm6s_jyBu9ZltWf5Ts4ZUZKmSO2crvAL90OdM6Ov7c4d_wcixcf/s2048/391964CA-4BAF-4C23-8EDD-1BCBBC9542BE.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZSiFDeg3ZXKTnHGponHavlK-jF6hXrwdejzCwBKiA5vFPbOe9pqFEdx2Rpk4vx4XjP0F5Q-bg11jBCTk6f3eE8hyphenhyphenWSKm6s_jyBu9ZltWf5Ts4ZUZKmSO2crvAL90OdM6Ov7c4d_wcixcf/s16000/391964CA-4BAF-4C23-8EDD-1BCBBC9542BE.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: justify;">Fry the fish to crispness on both sides. I often take a spoon and pick up the hot oil in the pan to pour over the inside and the head of the fish. This is to ensure the hot oil reaches everywhere. Take the fish out into a dish where the dish will be served. Any rectangular casserole dish will do. </span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC7J5UZ4CrbzcmGbkp0hGGE8FjX6c6JWmw8MIJSs4pSNPH8EwhdKvutmOKEN5dlMVZeWhe4_xHFdObxDcgShmNiVI_lov_sGgwmn1VfNmLEmkr5WMDAutHSMteAoLxqAz7HP52EikD4G4i/s2048/5EEDE143-E3A6-4786-A290-9CF12ADAB4C9.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC7J5UZ4CrbzcmGbkp0hGGE8FjX6c6JWmw8MIJSs4pSNPH8EwhdKvutmOKEN5dlMVZeWhe4_xHFdObxDcgShmNiVI_lov_sGgwmn1VfNmLEmkr5WMDAutHSMteAoLxqAz7HP52EikD4G4i/s16000/5EEDE143-E3A6-4786-A290-9CF12ADAB4C9.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: justify;">While the fish is frying, thinly slice all the ingredients and keep them aside. Blend the green chilies as well. </span></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmjax0bIiNjCySVtAl9nCpONQ3oG3t7jW_aF9z99-YZ7va9DXdb1ajm5elqP6YxbFAM4bjohNPTP6TEe6Z7_Ci1hsnBpHZRQvEteczlibSUSHm10GJ5Ap7NRIUtssI-sB3V8OOV-CPhW09/s2048/A711BDA1-EF56-4CD2-BCB9-36748D7A6F4C.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmjax0bIiNjCySVtAl9nCpONQ3oG3t7jW_aF9z99-YZ7va9DXdb1ajm5elqP6YxbFAM4bjohNPTP6TEe6Z7_Ci1hsnBpHZRQvEteczlibSUSHm10GJ5Ap7NRIUtssI-sB3V8OOV-CPhW09/s16000/A711BDA1-EF56-4CD2-BCB9-36748D7A6F4C.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Have everything handy because the onion sauce cooks fast. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCEuWjOBvQsfake6-ckzlUrWfKVFpJG1q9XHjX_2gZ3tG1e3J6qR-VFIaWK-eZk_UmaYmkjtILNTVVhMbxvUVd9AvRQB9s_te8BoooHhKCHeqjjQfReRRkkb6l12dVF4ktat3cOuXKNMdl/s2048/B8171463-DDC4-46B3-B86E-61D179B9F410.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCEuWjOBvQsfake6-ckzlUrWfKVFpJG1q9XHjX_2gZ3tG1e3J6qR-VFIaWK-eZk_UmaYmkjtILNTVVhMbxvUVd9AvRQB9s_te8BoooHhKCHeqjjQfReRRkkb6l12dVF4ktat3cOuXKNMdl/s16000/B8171463-DDC4-46B3-B86E-61D179B9F410.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: justify;">Once the fish is out of the frying pan, use the same oil and the pan to make the sauce. Add more oil if needed. Toss in the sliced onions, ginger and garlic into the hot oil. </span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9rtbFJzpKF3EHoYmRzD10A8Dfgd-vgRbE2C7T01TLyEP0BxEz0lEWO6oA3xx5i21IyWxfX9AhrDLqXz7a3QWa955YbH-ftgSYVeHEmx6w-YPbImRcCeQuBeKpeiNChV2fkugV_pBElGm5/s2048/9FF7255E-9FD7-4FB5-94CE-A6D5F583F77D.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9rtbFJzpKF3EHoYmRzD10A8Dfgd-vgRbE2C7T01TLyEP0BxEz0lEWO6oA3xx5i21IyWxfX9AhrDLqXz7a3QWa955YbH-ftgSYVeHEmx6w-YPbImRcCeQuBeKpeiNChV2fkugV_pBElGm5/s16000/9FF7255E-9FD7-4FB5-94CE-A6D5F583F77D.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: justify;">Cook and toss till the onions are translucent. This will not take long. Don’t skimp on using this large amount of onion, ginger and garlic. The onion sauce will steam the fried fish, and we need double the flavor for it to even out when it meets the fish. Kind of like a marinade. </span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBeO_5fxXzmvXMt-IQ4vwpl4DlmoIQglwoSlnSW7xzmp2lwFyavN-FKWG-R5YBu1ggTbfjmRBHwx_xAaLvMgvHC5Cce0cXyzuNYYNqSSz9wzmM-LlFsihX9XGt-79MOABdowu2s24b0RLa/s2048/8F257379-759C-4082-B85E-14C849F1E253.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBeO_5fxXzmvXMt-IQ4vwpl4DlmoIQglwoSlnSW7xzmp2lwFyavN-FKWG-R5YBu1ggTbfjmRBHwx_xAaLvMgvHC5Cce0cXyzuNYYNqSSz9wzmM-LlFsihX9XGt-79MOABdowu2s24b0RLa/s16000/8F257379-759C-4082-B85E-14C849F1E253.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: justify;">Once the onions are translucent, and you can smell the three ingredients all over your kitchen, hike up that smell more by pouring in the two types of soy sauces. Use good quality soy sauce. Trust me, it makes a huge difference. </span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBPDC98ZVAB7mx8FDFWA6-rJjV5LTtmyf9-IbXaOfTqD-dorU-b9aQDR6amOP8ZE2O-9IvnHpZf2J49wyNHy-8w1wXorLD9Y4sNse5DWMJTbXlDG17gIAvEqCljWDX5R7dRzZ8XszF1hm2/s2048/6933C968-B3A8-463C-BB64-3BE23EACC0E9.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBPDC98ZVAB7mx8FDFWA6-rJjV5LTtmyf9-IbXaOfTqD-dorU-b9aQDR6amOP8ZE2O-9IvnHpZf2J49wyNHy-8w1wXorLD9Y4sNse5DWMJTbXlDG17gIAvEqCljWDX5R7dRzZ8XszF1hm2/s16000/6933C968-B3A8-463C-BB64-3BE23EACC0E9.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: justify;">I pour in the regular soy sauce first. And then I go for the dark soy sauce. Make sure to shake up the dark soy sauce bottle before pouring. </span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdXMBqmCSbz_oMqiFKimXIweEWav_2DfoptsI23cHwBNL524UuzLL5qBAGson2J4NfJodxfV6N6IRp3nBuNW5QH9t9MJ4uOxEPUgU3DvgHbuIC1ALOODLLLmevBB6WVNeJcrodhM2hjbT6/s2048/4772063D-682F-4258-A20F-2DA901AD87DF.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdXMBqmCSbz_oMqiFKimXIweEWav_2DfoptsI23cHwBNL524UuzLL5qBAGson2J4NfJodxfV6N6IRp3nBuNW5QH9t9MJ4uOxEPUgU3DvgHbuIC1ALOODLLLmevBB6WVNeJcrodhM2hjbT6/s16000/4772063D-682F-4258-A20F-2DA901AD87DF.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: justify;">Add the green chili paste. Make sure to use as much per your taste. I usually make this dish very hot. Sometimes if the green chilies are not hot enough, I add more of the paste. </span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLNO4g8yTs1fKpR24SKw-EYLAtvqyg7q-HebLGRAenyx9qNoeBb-5NxWtNL2V_nOl2f5tmvnRSM5DCipigcuUJJwhcpovYWpHKgJc5RWqV7SDAGBqi4UXeF7K3vC6kw7sT0PIuWq6AFfoP/s2048/3204F760-CD22-4DC9-9424-E6E60F557C82.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLNO4g8yTs1fKpR24SKw-EYLAtvqyg7q-HebLGRAenyx9qNoeBb-5NxWtNL2V_nOl2f5tmvnRSM5DCipigcuUJJwhcpovYWpHKgJc5RWqV7SDAGBqi4UXeF7K3vC6kw7sT0PIuWq6AFfoP/s16000/3204F760-CD22-4DC9-9424-E6E60F557C82.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: justify;">Then comes the tamarind paste. Along with the heat I like to make this dish very tangy. And always remember that the flavors in the sauce are doubled because it needs to meet the fish to level off. If you make this sauce just right the dish will be a little bland, because the fish is waiting in the other dish. And the fish has no seasoning in it. So this onion sauce will need be extra salty, extra tangy, and extra hot!</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN9UFoSRkaqEhHea9v2_dfu89LX9JQwpgLB1BwxKwrCZfKpqJ-Iwj2aFNWugV02i_Blj5SlQdNmPCUwbPmV_rBY3XC6V95HGUmM30q3K_608bUYITLFj2Vs8GIVBovfA-VTXaCuuJADYBo/s2048/5D303916-8671-46A5-9382-7C7729B48DEF.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN9UFoSRkaqEhHea9v2_dfu89LX9JQwpgLB1BwxKwrCZfKpqJ-Iwj2aFNWugV02i_Blj5SlQdNmPCUwbPmV_rBY3XC6V95HGUmM30q3K_608bUYITLFj2Vs8GIVBovfA-VTXaCuuJADYBo/s16000/5D303916-8671-46A5-9382-7C7729B48DEF.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: justify;">Now add the rice vinegar…we are almost done! At this point check to see if you need to adjust the salt. If it tastes too tangy, then add some sugar. </span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBWpZJNbvikHVQFjrVC9ZX36O7lYEtrG3nCfF2x1C4uAsqwVWD4nlBT8yiK6YeY5rHrOLK3M-DW31lCcYZ0cdQ4pmhYwVw3UpLuc8czxrVuMmHJM7_xUj7tPPg3tWRkvNkw7bEc4toPzZ2/s2048/FAE7651F-A260-4872-887F-04EFA4DB802C.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBWpZJNbvikHVQFjrVC9ZX36O7lYEtrG3nCfF2x1C4uAsqwVWD4nlBT8yiK6YeY5rHrOLK3M-DW31lCcYZ0cdQ4pmhYwVw3UpLuc8czxrVuMmHJM7_xUj7tPPg3tWRkvNkw7bEc4toPzZ2/s16000/FAE7651F-A260-4872-887F-04EFA4DB802C.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: justify;">It is time for the scallions. Notice that the sauce looks almost done. But have patience and keep cooking. </span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGRNwp-gZXYo9tKhjKZw022XrrJPAwgzDqXQxP3Zazweye-vXPWtsEFZLoL1H3lpoVzXzdurF4e8D4P7RxIGcMbLulBLltB15YrQS6zgm4PHNFSpGxwuCGyuqvZ_luPIUvlG-avSL7QWPC/s2048/92656C3F-0771-48F2-BD86-9DC8C98B4F81.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGRNwp-gZXYo9tKhjKZw022XrrJPAwgzDqXQxP3Zazweye-vXPWtsEFZLoL1H3lpoVzXzdurF4e8D4P7RxIGcMbLulBLltB15YrQS6zgm4PHNFSpGxwuCGyuqvZ_luPIUvlG-avSL7QWPC/s16000/92656C3F-0771-48F2-BD86-9DC8C98B4F81.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Mix in the scallions well. The oil will star to rise above the sauce at this point. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0VxLeoqEef3lpnYqHpT4odt1uuVsuDIdeX9oNmQ-DRLAzP85CS644emAlQF0fSaW-pKdPQpgVHV3MTrvRzIAuNhPLM2Su3O3lKA8o9pcQfYY1tMATGo8ejZ6uK8EgoArMSH9rHuvqdnLx/s2048/2272311B-CEAA-4CE5-9872-0E1DE97D4AE0.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0VxLeoqEef3lpnYqHpT4odt1uuVsuDIdeX9oNmQ-DRLAzP85CS644emAlQF0fSaW-pKdPQpgVHV3MTrvRzIAuNhPLM2Su3O3lKA8o9pcQfYY1tMATGo8ejZ6uK8EgoArMSH9rHuvqdnLx/s16000/2272311B-CEAA-4CE5-9872-0E1DE97D4AE0.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Here is a close up of the oil separating. All the water has evaporated leaving the sauce oily and sticky and perfect. Not to watery and not too dry. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZghy0fJ3kwW8bpqgtJ5wDEyOGqCpKsRisV0sxG2tNdV7xBSBfes6Dzz9wt3JI_LRM4jR0SOJ3P2ekwMFvsQFNWhSEL4FQRBhGEil8B2YJoC4NZH8-o8Ef4YQ3FnAYEX5NCgUB_4_nf0Xi/s2048/F49238D3-67C1-4E2C-B5C7-FC893DDAEE90.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZghy0fJ3kwW8bpqgtJ5wDEyOGqCpKsRisV0sxG2tNdV7xBSBfes6Dzz9wt3JI_LRM4jR0SOJ3P2ekwMFvsQFNWhSEL4FQRBhGEil8B2YJoC4NZH8-o8Ef4YQ3FnAYEX5NCgUB_4_nf0Xi/s16000/F49238D3-67C1-4E2C-B5C7-FC893DDAEE90.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Using a spatula and a spoon lay the sauce over the entire fish. Tuck some sauce inside the folds and inside the head. Don’t miss a spot. After the sauce is poured over, sprinkle sliced green chilies or habanero over the sauce. This will add flavor and more heat!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixloicuN0wmJBLd1xoTZ7KmwinltmKuE4-3WSriSV-JawuTOnvHx1-iHUNlE8N3x9Ig5dWPd2QVo2PSL6f_FYprWPAiM30Vdw-zRfhKcujdyOh3Bg5E5pvBVDPmCiUs6fUDb9xGxAQkHVI/s2048/A0D3B902-8E0D-4700-8431-C95E06DE0983.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixloicuN0wmJBLd1xoTZ7KmwinltmKuE4-3WSriSV-JawuTOnvHx1-iHUNlE8N3x9Ig5dWPd2QVo2PSL6f_FYprWPAiM30Vdw-zRfhKcujdyOh3Bg5E5pvBVDPmCiUs6fUDb9xGxAQkHVI/s16000/A0D3B902-8E0D-4700-8431-C95E06DE0983.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Have the foil paper ready so that you can cover the fish immediately retaining and trapping the heat inside. The steam from the heat will make the fish soak in all that tangy juicy spicy onion sauce.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnKwEuFIqceqU8Fvrqt0gF3xVc0xVdTAvsjMMP6u30PYR1PuzfX-tydWS54Ct3kiOxacREjYumel7UinsbzGh2CKuN7l4Z-eNGaSkbO5-kAY6mMvkO_DdXqFVBYdoQIOYepEzLBgTEfJT2/s2048/36A8DDD9-10CD-41D9-90B7-4BC8A8DC9942.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnKwEuFIqceqU8Fvrqt0gF3xVc0xVdTAvsjMMP6u30PYR1PuzfX-tydWS54Ct3kiOxacREjYumel7UinsbzGh2CKuN7l4Z-eNGaSkbO5-kAY6mMvkO_DdXqFVBYdoQIOYepEzLBgTEfJT2/s16000/36A8DDD9-10CD-41D9-90B7-4BC8A8DC9942.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Leave it covered for at least an hour before serving the fish. To avoid reheating it, keep it inside a warm oven. Find this dish in my Instagram story highlight with! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Here is the link - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17958386887445469/" style="text-align: left;">https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17958386887445469/</a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5rEN5BWcom-gyXtspgxi8781-LNiHo1JgiHGfrb405gQCNRln9VomnhnWxUzglwQzxsLOsJe7YUxW3X2ebIJms4BvLwCH5Sp7NTzYUi62bzUEGBRx-60xT9X1-iwsEjMsrYXd6ihZ9L9I/s2048/822F7F06-A097-4A9D-9958-3A9365931663.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5rEN5BWcom-gyXtspgxi8781-LNiHo1JgiHGfrb405gQCNRln9VomnhnWxUzglwQzxsLOsJe7YUxW3X2ebIJms4BvLwCH5Sp7NTzYUi62bzUEGBRx-60xT9X1-iwsEjMsrYXd6ihZ9L9I/s16000/822F7F06-A097-4A9D-9958-3A9365931663.jpeg" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">......................................................................................................................</div>Kahkasan Akhihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11518032173714503282noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5373888556892624465.post-75294414154644050372021-06-24T18:04:00.002-05:002021-06-24T18:04:05.030-05:00Art: Bangla Art Print [HoJoBoRoLo]<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi12k7SBLNffYJX5tOWP1lOIqorU5E6FlUo8pnX5iXmwd9IXqvWtXfg9p53rucWYaFSL9tLX49VjskruKNBRis1yd81pSw71K9EiFR0pMGHMfuRThMafIEFocw_gQoMq9-pnd2SLDgU5aU6/s2048/0B662EE4-4F32-4504-BAC7-035C3D301095.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1638" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi12k7SBLNffYJX5tOWP1lOIqorU5E6FlUo8pnX5iXmwd9IXqvWtXfg9p53rucWYaFSL9tLX49VjskruKNBRis1yd81pSw71K9EiFR0pMGHMfuRThMafIEFocw_gQoMq9-pnd2SLDgU5aU6/s16000/0B662EE4-4F32-4504-BAC7-035C3D301095.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">The letters of the Bangla Coloring Book received a lot of praise and I started getting custom orders for specific things written in that style. And so I created an art print which says “HoJoBoRoLo" which translates to the idiom “sixes and sevens” or a complete state of disarray and confusion. These are available in two sizes and can be used as is or can be colored in much like the coloring book. Available at IntensePursuits.Etsy.com.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV5oSnuEY1_kFV_BJ1o4gvxxI9oKVPwcE9KahkKuQRU6wY4poL8c_D4k9KXH3quQ-ch28g8vxMf6ubf0-6V_EazoUU54iUU9gzdjySMGo9FKNt2UG-lEbUKsmwM8oxPIjKhCPzrYkIsKcd/s2048/1C8388A1-ACEC-4EFA-8742-FAF581EBAAD7.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV5oSnuEY1_kFV_BJ1o4gvxxI9oKVPwcE9KahkKuQRU6wY4poL8c_D4k9KXH3quQ-ch28g8vxMf6ubf0-6V_EazoUU54iUU9gzdjySMGo9FKNt2UG-lEbUKsmwM8oxPIjKhCPzrYkIsKcd/s16000/1C8388A1-ACEC-4EFA-8742-FAF581EBAAD7.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /> <p></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">......................................................................................................................</div>Kahkasan Akhihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11518032173714503282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5373888556892624465.post-69772429325444542802021-06-24T17:57:00.004-05:002021-06-24T17:57:40.005-05:00Art: Arabic Coloring Book<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnukNV5l4SRBSUNDxB7hEF8-3Yp7M6fEpMA4uGo0WdpO4u5EJwNK8AqkOvYDWWoV4Gmo_F__aSmVr5WWHn_HPKyZsjU6PEqSrtM26irzUM6tU7KxNRx87djdUKWya17SDe7hbbV9IkO_-_/s2048/A9F72D3E-C22B-4A42-8660-54BE84C1F327.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnukNV5l4SRBSUNDxB7hEF8-3Yp7M6fEpMA4uGo0WdpO4u5EJwNK8AqkOvYDWWoV4Gmo_F__aSmVr5WWHn_HPKyZsjU6PEqSrtM26irzUM6tU7KxNRx87djdUKWya17SDe7hbbV9IkO_-_/s16000/A9F72D3E-C22B-4A42-8660-54BE84C1F327.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">After the Bangla Coloring Book, the most requests I received were for this Arabic version. And Ramadan was just a few months away when I started the first letter “Alif”. Thankfully this language did not have 50 letters like Bangla and I was able to complete it by Ramadan and it made for a lovely Eid gift. While creating this book I learned interesting things about Arabic that I did not know before and my hope is that the same will happen to someone who is going to color this book! Available at IntensePursuits.Etsy.com.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA3IS6-LDI_K5fA417N0LpdIQcfdCGCdq8Ulr79HtataYDNTBO46Mu4DJ6C4ZosIpM_4H4tujbv5YsDUTZCpm1MbbTbFdTbn_2aneUA13zeUhdqhIG68wBxZgLsU-YsfYgrbq1SN8O8mj8/s2048/E33D577C-9C5C-44BC-A852-E6D684888216.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1638" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA3IS6-LDI_K5fA417N0LpdIQcfdCGCdq8Ulr79HtataYDNTBO46Mu4DJ6C4ZosIpM_4H4tujbv5YsDUTZCpm1MbbTbFdTbn_2aneUA13zeUhdqhIG68wBxZgLsU-YsfYgrbq1SN8O8mj8/s16000/E33D577C-9C5C-44BC-A852-E6D684888216.jpeg" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">......................................................................................................................</div>Kahkasan Akhihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11518032173714503282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5373888556892624465.post-86201415499128468052021-06-24T17:52:00.005-05:002021-06-24T17:52:51.003-05:00Design: Rickshaw T-shirts<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwmR4AEz6vazJr05w8lTXlDVhqlj_Jja8DxR0ilUh7d3TxcCw5ygSCU0L-zgXGVqYg_V2Alz-jqiSR80zpLe8n6B3gtuYKESYRQ8rRLth9EGfH9vMXegW_ykMEh82-G9pKzo68eAcnYRxj/s2048/3237443C-336A-4950-9433-A15E0C36C743.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1638" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwmR4AEz6vazJr05w8lTXlDVhqlj_Jja8DxR0ilUh7d3TxcCw5ygSCU0L-zgXGVqYg_V2Alz-jqiSR80zpLe8n6B3gtuYKESYRQ8rRLth9EGfH9vMXegW_ykMEh82-G9pKzo68eAcnYRxj/s16000/3237443C-336A-4950-9433-A15E0C36C743.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">The Rickshaw Painting 1 got so much love and support that I ended up printing them over t-shirts for the Bangla New Year celebrations of 2021. This in turn gave me more t-shirt ideas and requests which are on my list I promise! These are available on IntensePursuits.Etsy.com. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0ChOzujIqe6WaNsgpyVIbOkSx0EzPx27kjAMM0ildMAezmz93kqqB_9J7cIX7dxRkDbrm4TnG4g0_CsuY0X35oCOYBSAGw_AFrvFhC3gKFv4dyrNoA0HC-yjpMXGkqZOyyi-JUNYXLewC/s2048/CFCA3D75-EC24-4293-9818-D6DAD6B00A65.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0ChOzujIqe6WaNsgpyVIbOkSx0EzPx27kjAMM0ildMAezmz93kqqB_9J7cIX7dxRkDbrm4TnG4g0_CsuY0X35oCOYBSAGw_AFrvFhC3gKFv4dyrNoA0HC-yjpMXGkqZOyyi-JUNYXLewC/s16000/CFCA3D75-EC24-4293-9818-D6DAD6B00A65.jpeg" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">......................................................................................................................</div>Kahkasan Akhihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11518032173714503282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5373888556892624465.post-80566710304724253052021-06-24T17:49:00.009-05:002021-06-24T17:49:45.043-05:00DIY: Handpainted Objects<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8dgAXa3A1aBxKw73zT2_43lw56gXvj-H0AVH_T1L7hole68X2Q5OPCSXH6_3PLCl_9DUg3yY6nFv3s3htZLKrIorMNLb3c6eELCJSa1d57KbPLGyHIN2FoR0k8H97KgMv-pWEF0gDiwqs/s2048/E8A1EC69-7932-4965-B827-406C3771F342.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1638" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8dgAXa3A1aBxKw73zT2_43lw56gXvj-H0AVH_T1L7hole68X2Q5OPCSXH6_3PLCl_9DUg3yY6nFv3s3htZLKrIorMNLb3c6eELCJSa1d57KbPLGyHIN2FoR0k8H97KgMv-pWEF0gDiwqs/s16000/E8A1EC69-7932-4965-B827-406C3771F342.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">When I am thrifting, I am always on the lookout for solid wood pieces with enough surface for me to fill with my artwork. This is what is common in all three of these frames you see in the first photo. They gave me enough surface to work with. And I love that. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzRnShENdZQ-EfZfiiAF4i4HbJ0bCxPtidCm55ImR4N4tSQR4KpH93O2A3wB3wnDPi6RaHZK-ifojCGJ_lxht9GU4t-wDW_CSYQ4pyf1O8ovJeMvJl-N2FGiEKFCzainL0l3zjJ62-dgdh/s2048/3E4D15BA-E4F9-4B8C-ACF0-EADD24DEE4D8.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzRnShENdZQ-EfZfiiAF4i4HbJ0bCxPtidCm55ImR4N4tSQR4KpH93O2A3wB3wnDPi6RaHZK-ifojCGJ_lxht9GU4t-wDW_CSYQ4pyf1O8ovJeMvJl-N2FGiEKFCzainL0l3zjJ62-dgdh/s16000/3E4D15BA-E4F9-4B8C-ACF0-EADD24DEE4D8.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Same thing with this beautiful server set. The long handle is made of beautiful solid wood, and I thoroughly enjoyed painting over them. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7dV83Y58nKA_K9KATepj4S_KspkIDpLGbSvoSfRyhhLZtg0KghaUhVV3ySZOHHovsliNh4W3Zyp-OU-MJJEL6f9ab2lfh4WP2Kmuwa1ZOm102L8NrCeYKh_biU2WisU-H2qlgzSa0ih3g/s2048/8FF3C958-4DA8-492F-AF97-5FCE11287161.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7dV83Y58nKA_K9KATepj4S_KspkIDpLGbSvoSfRyhhLZtg0KghaUhVV3ySZOHHovsliNh4W3Zyp-OU-MJJEL6f9ab2lfh4WP2Kmuwa1ZOm102L8NrCeYKh_biU2WisU-H2qlgzSa0ih3g/s16000/8FF3C958-4DA8-492F-AF97-5FCE11287161.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">This frame was unique in the sense that the frame around the glass was concaved inward at an angle. It was tough to paint this one but I used a thing brush to lay over the angled sides with bright pops of color. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6MKUj9wy2Cqf3nOc8Vx-Eyzb-FqngOhU5KoxLg6_4ZXOvUr2djLjjLmGZx-aGIfh1h1WNJGeCZOJi_qZtcLapC90P_R0svMIxMvBdqAfhQ89YQ3-wpfI-w2c5AM0aZssdJ_yBvQL8aAFe/s2048/11D5DCEF-EDB1-4849-A2B8-935F11BE5B05.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6MKUj9wy2Cqf3nOc8Vx-Eyzb-FqngOhU5KoxLg6_4ZXOvUr2djLjjLmGZx-aGIfh1h1WNJGeCZOJi_qZtcLapC90P_R0svMIxMvBdqAfhQ89YQ3-wpfI-w2c5AM0aZssdJ_yBvQL8aAFe/s16000/11D5DCEF-EDB1-4849-A2B8-935F11BE5B05.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">This yellow frame I tried to mimic the Jamdani motif pattern. Jamdani is an exclusive shari/saree made only in Bangladesh. I tried to bring that motif alive with acrylic over wood. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1g0jNHc0W1qzkh6rpCwFOclPt2JfJha2MBfnCoIt3NGMsIhT652lIM0PxnJnrRoS_zJX93opZQpjmDEW750ilUSbllRV5SLfxd5MtB2Dt_7tpvYcM7zY3AiQLmMqF2T2IF4KMEEuiJ_6Y/s2048/744B301C-9173-410E-B3A6-77B7D92A8A87.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1g0jNHc0W1qzkh6rpCwFOclPt2JfJha2MBfnCoIt3NGMsIhT652lIM0PxnJnrRoS_zJX93opZQpjmDEW750ilUSbllRV5SLfxd5MtB2Dt_7tpvYcM7zY3AiQLmMqF2T2IF4KMEEuiJ_6Y/s16000/744B301C-9173-410E-B3A6-77B7D92A8A87.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">With the red and white frame I used the Nokshi motif. Nokshi is a type of stitching which was solely used to be done on Bangladeshi summer quilts, but thanks to pop culture it is now widespread in clothing and decor. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8dgAXa3A1aBxKw73zT2_43lw56gXvj-H0AVH_T1L7hole68X2Q5OPCSXH6_3PLCl_9DUg3yY6nFv3s3htZLKrIorMNLb3c6eELCJSa1d57KbPLGyHIN2FoR0k8H97KgMv-pWEF0gDiwqs/s2048/E8A1EC69-7932-4965-B827-406C3771F342.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1638" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8dgAXa3A1aBxKw73zT2_43lw56gXvj-H0AVH_T1L7hole68X2Q5OPCSXH6_3PLCl_9DUg3yY6nFv3s3htZLKrIorMNLb3c6eELCJSa1d57KbPLGyHIN2FoR0k8H97KgMv-pWEF0gDiwqs/s16000/E8A1EC69-7932-4965-B827-406C3771F342.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">For this collage shadow box, I used the famous Rickshaw Art to bring some lotuses alive over and around the wide wood frame. These frames are now available on IntensePursuits.Etsy.com. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA9zhxO7wqQeFbOFzRi4TCCOEEddsKNWWrbxWS9AsB5fhgvsUNvKVEP95h8c8ahDhOI4SDZTz-RKYmIXg8vT8I-GosrXex_SEWRcy7NGjpEJ3XCGDMl2I2Cktcq7KLmU8sr2atiXw40MRI/s2048/F8E8D89C-F856-40AC-8F4B-9282BBA08603.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA9zhxO7wqQeFbOFzRi4TCCOEEddsKNWWrbxWS9AsB5fhgvsUNvKVEP95h8c8ahDhOI4SDZTz-RKYmIXg8vT8I-GosrXex_SEWRcy7NGjpEJ3XCGDMl2I2Cktcq7KLmU8sr2atiXw40MRI/s16000/F8E8D89C-F856-40AC-8F4B-9282BBA08603.jpeg" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">......................................................................................................................</div>Kahkasan Akhihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11518032173714503282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5373888556892624465.post-14779049293448762312021-06-24T17:36:00.003-05:002021-06-24T17:36:22.733-05:00DIY: Handpainted Accent Lamps<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRve9wu4tohYVRadDuStEWOR1T4LYahRc6_pA-p5abjnnG0oGtYdy6SZgdn6cnGRRYzg4Kf4-s2gKjU4IH9SGc8Mx-fc2nruMksKC4PSr03UiMBVpu_7nIAtAu8O-B66NroWjYS9qa6V15/s2048/0A1105C3-AA7A-46E8-B6CD-9ACB7D521AAA.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRve9wu4tohYVRadDuStEWOR1T4LYahRc6_pA-p5abjnnG0oGtYdy6SZgdn6cnGRRYzg4Kf4-s2gKjU4IH9SGc8Mx-fc2nruMksKC4PSr03UiMBVpu_7nIAtAu8O-B66NroWjYS9qa6V15/s16000/0A1105C3-AA7A-46E8-B6CD-9ACB7D521AAA.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">I enjoyed this project so much that I feel sad every time one of these are sold from my shop. The fabric shade of these simple lamps were perfect canvases for my art. I used sharpie and paint markers to paint them. They were not easy to paint since the fabric had a lot of texture to it. But the outcome was beautiful. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv4W7k7rTGknJD0y8o5XynJUYo0laupAduZpe8bfzP_-hfwCEN5Or9UDSnaPJkTgfcWe-HDRTdI2mW5omlErjNziXpr4MztfUeVJcI8EwSz10-JCt62_DmlJEUR2T3x340v9bqRLTGjJbz/s2048/4B6C8407-EC0F-4EA1-96B9-B9C9D7116B5E.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv4W7k7rTGknJD0y8o5XynJUYo0laupAduZpe8bfzP_-hfwCEN5Or9UDSnaPJkTgfcWe-HDRTdI2mW5omlErjNziXpr4MztfUeVJcI8EwSz10-JCt62_DmlJEUR2T3x340v9bqRLTGjJbz/s16000/4B6C8407-EC0F-4EA1-96B9-B9C9D7116B5E.jpeg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I have to admit that the black and white one is my absolute favorite even though the colorful ones seem to be the most popular on the shop. Just a few of them are left on IntensePursuits.Etsy.com. I look forward to making more!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcM2FPgaFINJBW8y6JZN1-UF2dAK1W0agBsb8NHzQDmgVnvuXPbJuMqZYpHxw4at5T4E1S-3nFjguT39A_vK6Rn0-vKeTDp6QALq7d8_UyTybM738RI5jhv1URL2Kbf8R4ZyYxIrg-XfDk/s2048/9CD40E0E-E566-4BA2-905B-75464FC7735C.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcM2FPgaFINJBW8y6JZN1-UF2dAK1W0agBsb8NHzQDmgVnvuXPbJuMqZYpHxw4at5T4E1S-3nFjguT39A_vK6Rn0-vKeTDp6QALq7d8_UyTybM738RI5jhv1URL2Kbf8R4ZyYxIrg-XfDk/s16000/9CD40E0E-E566-4BA2-905B-75464FC7735C.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">......................................................................................................................</div>Kahkasan Akhihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11518032173714503282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5373888556892624465.post-85076414152349592092021-06-24T17:13:00.005-05:002021-06-24T17:13:50.833-05:00Art: Bangla Alphabet Poster<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEana6SoCr5IsIu325RR8ly3Gzo55fzwOroWIzRCquBL2aok6neuc6g06Bs0gkyUItrWBVjW4l4TIDd5O-ns0tTejiNbwgTzFECS0FvW7cfuz4BLydzAHqxWTEB7xR4trKMESyX3JORLOY/s1800/0E4802B5-CF6F-47D0-92D8-D00607DC08DC.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1440" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEana6SoCr5IsIu325RR8ly3Gzo55fzwOroWIzRCquBL2aok6neuc6g06Bs0gkyUItrWBVjW4l4TIDd5O-ns0tTejiNbwgTzFECS0FvW7cfuz4BLydzAHqxWTEB7xR4trKMESyX3JORLOY/s16000/0E4802B5-CF6F-47D0-92D8-D00607DC08DC.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">After I made the Bangla Coloring Book, a lot of people wanted something similar as Art they can hang on their walls. And one of my friends actually gave me the idea to make a poster. Those ideas and requests gave birth to the Bangla Alphabet Poster. I wanted the letters to remain solid, but added colorful lotus elements as an underlay to the letters. I chose a greyish blue background based the idea that the letters and the lotuses are floating on water. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnB9nMfJODv_n-X5jr4HhIbMDNp9XyNcl34NEdcZKLrRm3ZL8bKqh-KYGCIwcl3WMlFKyGy2S_k7g6PAxVqS30zbyKcgv8102dbq5pm5zajXOlH42384f4qn_oPq0VAh_nhQ4dsrPsja_0/s1800/53440F51-BDCF-45D6-996E-1B98126B049C.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1440" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnB9nMfJODv_n-X5jr4HhIbMDNp9XyNcl34NEdcZKLrRm3ZL8bKqh-KYGCIwcl3WMlFKyGy2S_k7g6PAxVqS30zbyKcgv8102dbq5pm5zajXOlH42384f4qn_oPq0VAh_nhQ4dsrPsja_0/s16000/53440F51-BDCF-45D6-996E-1B98126B049C.jpeg" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">......................................................................................................................</div>Kahkasan Akhihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11518032173714503282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5373888556892624465.post-38642069038772825822021-06-24T17:08:00.006-05:002021-06-24T17:08:32.207-05:00DIY: Handpainted Jewelry Box<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQHf3nykxSA0mtENDvrZNG3vFFPq4ZbbqVu2Vi1BhbNCyNrtBzKrTfVDwA5PS5m3k_3pRjUTMtWds7HK6Ke6X4uZFtKTVzwodAhLmNmoOzMnygVgie6R74TWm2g4aO20iQ5NocV4ws8Aen/s1800/145C1755-4910-4E8D-A8C3-F17F2DA205D9.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1440" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQHf3nykxSA0mtENDvrZNG3vFFPq4ZbbqVu2Vi1BhbNCyNrtBzKrTfVDwA5PS5m3k_3pRjUTMtWds7HK6Ke6X4uZFtKTVzwodAhLmNmoOzMnygVgie6R74TWm2g4aO20iQ5NocV4ws8Aen/s16000/145C1755-4910-4E8D-A8C3-F17F2DA205D9.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">When I saw this unique jewelry box with a collage photo frame lid, I knew I had to add some fun element to it. And it had to be colorful. So I used contrasting pops of bright hues and added fun headshots filling up squares. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAuvNrNJ7MOCjGs-orZ2XnO-KDVLvEm1bOaZ1lS_VKSsTl9Mlfn1oA2p4aJmVum9xx9c8a5iCAns2OjDbQ47xaM4VajpRt_pgwR3lydby-xocDuYGWY4yqEe1PGe8OXZHN7u1Bmn_WXsgM/s2048/C064CAB4-1F95-4BA4-AF65-28119DA15066.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAuvNrNJ7MOCjGs-orZ2XnO-KDVLvEm1bOaZ1lS_VKSsTl9Mlfn1oA2p4aJmVum9xx9c8a5iCAns2OjDbQ47xaM4VajpRt_pgwR3lydby-xocDuYGWY4yqEe1PGe8OXZHN7u1Bmn_WXsgM/s16000/C064CAB4-1F95-4BA4-AF65-28119DA15066.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I kept the top is a solid yellow with white accents. And I changed the back paper inside the frame with printed scrap paper. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv13-drI5AwEbSeO3a6CpBItxMH7r_JJB0NEIJTHhBXRme2RL13EAnHqHGlCqqWjWyRf1-aJu0NkYlWKQa-7XnvhnDzzaGqfrCl3r7Yei4GtnW6vnu6apKN1lGBH_5kYaylmEhGDUz1aeX/s2048/DF42A6E1-7694-44BE-AC37-2EED9F8196A2.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv13-drI5AwEbSeO3a6CpBItxMH7r_JJB0NEIJTHhBXRme2RL13EAnHqHGlCqqWjWyRf1-aJu0NkYlWKQa-7XnvhnDzzaGqfrCl3r7Yei4GtnW6vnu6apKN1lGBH_5kYaylmEhGDUz1aeX/s16000/DF42A6E1-7694-44BE-AC37-2EED9F8196A2.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I used acrylic paint over the wood surface. This piece is currently on sale on IntensePursuits.Etsy.com. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm8xt4KLUfZxfpYz4sz2tAtecPTHooVGSSMl0qZiPnU5-Ez-ED5PBMvj2g8j6za6_k5PCX23AiKaxTDRU_bR-wPR3KeLtGpRh1q2f9nC_T3xJfoKFszjdgeh4rTjPHjNMxzSeCpo6rxWYg/s2048/F3828EC4-17F9-4299-B285-1AD38A0BF603.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm8xt4KLUfZxfpYz4sz2tAtecPTHooVGSSMl0qZiPnU5-Ez-ED5PBMvj2g8j6za6_k5PCX23AiKaxTDRU_bR-wPR3KeLtGpRh1q2f9nC_T3xJfoKFszjdgeh4rTjPHjNMxzSeCpo6rxWYg/s16000/F3828EC4-17F9-4299-B285-1AD38A0BF603.jpeg" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">......................................................................................................................</div>Kahkasan Akhihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11518032173714503282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5373888556892624465.post-58184911854845436702021-06-23T18:40:00.008-05:002021-06-23T18:41:12.937-05:00DIY: Bone-Inlay Inspired Handpainted Frame<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqawz9MxCtaaYiJEes7gAJA-P_oBZGbFnSCzC44wNAZDXKASZkvZ2y9Ugot8n32yHEKJC_ogLjFZebk65kIaVWPnsqV1V7UDn70TtcLJ5C9XDfBd6-crMZ2nJeioQTa_oHctGAfL5UdOmf/s2048/808BB8A6-43AC-409E-AC15-7406E1B879AF.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1788" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqawz9MxCtaaYiJEes7gAJA-P_oBZGbFnSCzC44wNAZDXKASZkvZ2y9Ugot8n32yHEKJC_ogLjFZebk65kIaVWPnsqV1V7UDn70TtcLJ5C9XDfBd6-crMZ2nJeioQTa_oHctGAfL5UdOmf/s16000/808BB8A6-43AC-409E-AC15-7406E1B879AF.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">I am a big fan of the bone inlay motif. I could happily put this pattern anywhere and everywhere on everything! When I found this frame with a heavy wood border around it, I knew I had to bone-inlay it. I used an oil-based Sharpie Paint Marker in White. This beautiful piece is currently on sale on IntensePursuits.Etsy.com. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi80k2WG7diIoPppmPUvT1IL4z-g_7CTEphlhFEsKXSPy32KgDhKmUIrZ0D9VgOJ0vALuA2cOEIzWt5bmbqVFjlQBaKDYDqLpx9iFLw_Rr9HxgWyhYwzy0RyK9iJNPp2_Ky6jbfPR9bQOe3/s2048/BDE8BB7F-1B41-4FD8-8A95-BD0AA1019A5F.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi80k2WG7diIoPppmPUvT1IL4z-g_7CTEphlhFEsKXSPy32KgDhKmUIrZ0D9VgOJ0vALuA2cOEIzWt5bmbqVFjlQBaKDYDqLpx9iFLw_Rr9HxgWyhYwzy0RyK9iJNPp2_Ky6jbfPR9bQOe3/s16000/BDE8BB7F-1B41-4FD8-8A95-BD0AA1019A5F.jpeg" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">......................................................................................................................</div>Kahkasan Akhihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11518032173714503282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5373888556892624465.post-66960224113641081562021-06-23T18:36:00.004-05:002021-06-23T18:36:56.544-05:00Food: Bangladeshi Fish in the American Kitchen <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1dp5wTzYM931pqds4DUdqYJ41w0_wWfmObyD9rm3vAF4oQwwxoJ0fmWlrkUFCp5GCm3MuQG-QEO4QBd3EroyqA1V15oKED8k9l_4itNggSvzDSYKdoTEypE0msi0983i-13FgKA7Fh9-d/s1440/7F32BD2E-0EE6-4457-BED2-0D17BFC655FC.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1dp5wTzYM931pqds4DUdqYJ41w0_wWfmObyD9rm3vAF4oQwwxoJ0fmWlrkUFCp5GCm3MuQG-QEO4QBd3EroyqA1V15oKED8k9l_4itNggSvzDSYKdoTEypE0msi0983i-13FgKA7Fh9-d/s16000/7F32BD2E-0EE6-4457-BED2-0D17BFC655FC.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">As Bangladeshis in our American kitchens we are constantly trying to recreate our cultural and traditional dishes hoping to be transported back home to that time and place stamped in our minds. To aid in that, we often shop for groceries that come directly from home, such as the fish. I also find myself much like the others in front of that fish freezer in the ethnic grocery shops. But I also more importantly love to shop for local fish and try and find similarities between them and my homeland’s. In that effort of doing so I have compiled a list of fish as you can see here. I hope this helps you as much as it helps me in my fish shopping adventures in America. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjerVebkg6_VkMkcvjbT4AesIjM-L7dqBlvFTJTiIxP95cl4UaWOICE29M5v4ydZQxRq6Pos9DLIraWmif8nZel-GXsezZiQa4hw38YnfAH5XkY7ibdDDf7F-yJ8-KFIyPafjmIgqq-llm9/s1795/8ADE79EE-0C95-42CC-818E-9404C56715FE.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1795" data-original-width="1440" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjerVebkg6_VkMkcvjbT4AesIjM-L7dqBlvFTJTiIxP95cl4UaWOICE29M5v4ydZQxRq6Pos9DLIraWmif8nZel-GXsezZiQa4hw38YnfAH5XkY7ibdDDf7F-yJ8-KFIyPafjmIgqq-llm9/s16000/8ADE79EE-0C95-42CC-818E-9404C56715FE.jpeg" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">......................................................................................................................</div>Kahkasan Akhihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11518032173714503282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5373888556892624465.post-31716842128334211662021-06-23T18:26:00.001-05:002021-06-23T18:26:06.678-05:00Art: Black and White Ink Art<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifxGGtB0KmdQ9124jy720vBsUwh8CAfEx1WgONSKT4nXzutk08l4S-UZC839EQF-g4w5u33vJ5fYU8pcFOcOOTpkN8r1NxRiwQuBMJktAObrqf8ef6Ga5fBup0AyA3MpusPIF_rdyVN5Z5/s2048/95EE09E2-7C83-4B08-A9D3-CF00ABE72105.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifxGGtB0KmdQ9124jy720vBsUwh8CAfEx1WgONSKT4nXzutk08l4S-UZC839EQF-g4w5u33vJ5fYU8pcFOcOOTpkN8r1NxRiwQuBMJktAObrqf8ef6Ga5fBup0AyA3MpusPIF_rdyVN5Z5/s16000/95EE09E2-7C83-4B08-A9D3-CF00ABE72105.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">This series of paintings started with purchasing a gorgeous stack of cardstock sketch paper. I saw it and I immediately wanted to cover them with black ink. This art is reminiscent of my Inktober sketched from 2017. Once I did the first one, I couldn’t stop. I still go back to doing this series from time to time. The first one with the fish nose ring got so much love that I had to recreate it for a friend. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtsCZTvJAcmkR-9F41ketUPAVkL9jfeA_SDZ7hbfanbq5Rn_02zwHw8ttLTOFEB-4UFhiXhkfqAq8xHeTnIhp7VoDE4RZcBs671pwdo5Y1qq_yIztiEIIfrelFQOmSUeaF8bfNXpKh5yDz/s2048/6174C356-4C21-4637-850A-B3A8E224B3BE.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1638" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtsCZTvJAcmkR-9F41ketUPAVkL9jfeA_SDZ7hbfanbq5Rn_02zwHw8ttLTOFEB-4UFhiXhkfqAq8xHeTnIhp7VoDE4RZcBs671pwdo5Y1qq_yIztiEIIfrelFQOmSUeaF8bfNXpKh5yDz/s16000/6174C356-4C21-4637-850A-B3A8E224B3BE.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I enjoyed inking the Mughal jewelry so much that I had to make one just to be able to draw more jewelry. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpxdlmR_AVknlZoQEg4grm31X_R83X6VPV0iNjtW-kH_QBzDbbPjuyspeSyTOVjB-f7YqDrvZcwVoS8q88HG9UWdQUm5ZF6vADcoyKtr9M8H3bZxpqdAIdlnBVP_gumA4oYmO0C-vVwqCd/s2048/8161786A-7AAE-455F-BB41-C9F714D2BBD8.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpxdlmR_AVknlZoQEg4grm31X_R83X6VPV0iNjtW-kH_QBzDbbPjuyspeSyTOVjB-f7YqDrvZcwVoS8q88HG9UWdQUm5ZF6vADcoyKtr9M8H3bZxpqdAIdlnBVP_gumA4oYmO0C-vVwqCd/s16000/8161786A-7AAE-455F-BB41-C9F714D2BBD8.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I love peacock motifs and this was a really fun one. A very close friend in Dallas owns this and has it framed in her home office. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGmi-JQGyvzpQILulPXKpXEPggsYCAJyNZkx0DqKBuP5tf_mZlkDGms4uDmRV7ZoSYZxkkNJMlgT9710Yt-gOU5Sor5tyl34FKRdN8XAlEUJApOXRzzSbR38DTQZUbVyuq-RsEYqnkkRR2/s2048/A8BC6E23-7825-4CB2-95A1-C11C26ED651F.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGmi-JQGyvzpQILulPXKpXEPggsYCAJyNZkx0DqKBuP5tf_mZlkDGms4uDmRV7ZoSYZxkkNJMlgT9710Yt-gOU5Sor5tyl34FKRdN8XAlEUJApOXRzzSbR38DTQZUbVyuq-RsEYqnkkRR2/s16000/A8BC6E23-7825-4CB2-95A1-C11C26ED651F.jpeg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This last one reminds me of my mother’s long long curls and how she would dry them by splaying them all over her back, sort of in the same manner as her. </div><p></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">......................................................................................................................</div>Kahkasan Akhihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11518032173714503282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5373888556892624465.post-62655369415489794222021-06-23T18:13:00.003-05:002021-06-23T18:13:27.400-05:00DIY: Handpainted Floral Collage Frame<p style="direction: rtl;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEksRjlp5ddkBmRLoa4OgrsJr0ePb-FX2zwTtATFOZiGIOqeDFu_xl2MrZG9AkA1XL_MimhtYQgiQuSVC7yMmh7wIjgrUaFK2KCcvoYIiHn292hG0YRO2BWXTw93DvpPp8AIUNmx8niy3i/s1800/C6F7E0CB-E4BA-4F4B-B74E-6F763D9B59B8.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1440" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEksRjlp5ddkBmRLoa4OgrsJr0ePb-FX2zwTtATFOZiGIOqeDFu_xl2MrZG9AkA1XL_MimhtYQgiQuSVC7yMmh7wIjgrUaFK2KCcvoYIiHn292hG0YRO2BWXTw93DvpPp8AIUNmx8niy3i/s16000/C6F7E0CB-E4BA-4F4B-B74E-6F763D9B59B8.jpeg" /></a></p><p>This collage photo frame was already a very beautiful piece to begin with. I only wanted to add some color to it. Below is how I had found it.</p><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPYjsU8x3e5glgazOCs-p2X5V-MsyDn218mEK1SFE9FtKPEKFPArN6uyytm2IOmDbJDmTa2yuEg68uCvUg-lZ8-2y9RJDw013luBmfOfIEiUGAo-jRa6yQm4AAai3844vLcitD2QPWIWAS/s2048/70DAF2B0-0DDB-481E-A1AE-7A032291ED82.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPYjsU8x3e5glgazOCs-p2X5V-MsyDn218mEK1SFE9FtKPEKFPArN6uyytm2IOmDbJDmTa2yuEg68uCvUg-lZ8-2y9RJDw013luBmfOfIEiUGAo-jRa6yQm4AAai3844vLcitD2QPWIWAS/s16000/70DAF2B0-0DDB-481E-A1AE-7A032291ED82.jpeg" /></a></div><div><div>I decided to add simple neon pink roses and dark green leaves with peacock accents in between. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh157zF3GbjD5dDX2ykH_LTkZE2UQ7CzbYIk75guE2lpfwq7x3Uab2waIQHhWY1we3Zcv6dqHMYF4o2uXtZ4eR7MEFDFrZkKdMpjqZTMAQCGA-h3wF2t_hNPINkmj5kepcJsk5y-uBdxOKm/s1800/EAF26EF4-4BBC-4521-9CEC-05C64DD5C833.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1440" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh157zF3GbjD5dDX2ykH_LTkZE2UQ7CzbYIk75guE2lpfwq7x3Uab2waIQHhWY1we3Zcv6dqHMYF4o2uXtZ4eR7MEFDFrZkKdMpjqZTMAQCGA-h3wF2t_hNPINkmj5kepcJsk5y-uBdxOKm/s16000/EAF26EF4-4BBC-4521-9CEC-05C64DD5C833.jpeg" /></a></div><div></div><div><span style="text-align: center;">I had to work with a tiny brush to get the job done. There are nine 5x7 frames making the entire frame 21"x21".</span><br /><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEggdHoLiG_tlK9gyVRhgn-cubgnIlKsjz9yoBLZKYn5NP57BgyFhOaD2z3Ns1bd9TKPOnREp9X4G16M80Y_TocrNsW1DRWho18JmecVQeDQ1OiG496gS7b3u6eknLuTOvQFNjxkNe8TTE/s1800/D07F3FBA-EAF5-4E0A-AF92-4548B416A00B.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1440" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEggdHoLiG_tlK9gyVRhgn-cubgnIlKsjz9yoBLZKYn5NP57BgyFhOaD2z3Ns1bd9TKPOnREp9X4G16M80Y_TocrNsW1DRWho18JmecVQeDQ1OiG496gS7b3u6eknLuTOvQFNjxkNe8TTE/s16000/D07F3FBA-EAF5-4E0A-AF92-4548B416A00B.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The details can be seen upclose here. This piece is currently on sale on IntensePursuits.Etsy.com.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">......................................................................................................................</div>Kahkasan Akhihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11518032173714503282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5373888556892624465.post-48841372020608963872021-06-23T17:56:00.007-05:002021-06-23T17:59:04.953-05:00Art: Bangladeshi Ricksha Painting 2<p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirwkQZmGYoTHW8cYpvX3Ap5fvx4mVaJMCCJdz82BucTrtk9i4_44xnMymNmKGLIOU200NlDZDKrW0fVpHXeW6wqCvjmzGAUWMAgO8U5zIPuYBfHWJQkz-1cnEPUIfIijx__CxRH6boIs9V/s2048/864CCE2E-5DC5-4321-9847-909C69824E8A.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1638" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirwkQZmGYoTHW8cYpvX3Ap5fvx4mVaJMCCJdz82BucTrtk9i4_44xnMymNmKGLIOU200NlDZDKrW0fVpHXeW6wqCvjmzGAUWMAgO8U5zIPuYBfHWJQkz-1cnEPUIfIijx__CxRH6boIs9V/s16000/864CCE2E-5DC5-4321-9847-909C69824E8A.jpeg" /></a></p><div style="text-align: justify;">If you cannot tell by now, I do enjoy bringing rickshaws into life on the canvas. Maybe this is how I relive my rickshaw riding memories of Bangladesh. It’s such a freeing feeling as the rickshaw pulls along the pitched roads, amidst tall buildings as the wind blows strands of your hair. All you readers who have experienced this - I have taken you down the memory lane haven’t I? As soon as I started this painting my very dear friends bought it even before I could finish. This child of mine resides safely in their home in Seattle. </div><p></p><div>16"x20" Acrylic on Canvas</div><div>2020</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">......................................................................................................................</div>Kahkasan Akhihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11518032173714503282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5373888556892624465.post-61058798104763862652021-06-23T17:47:00.002-05:002021-07-09T15:17:42.837-05:00Art: Bangladeshi Ricksha Painting 1<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit0JSqJ6oTu2a9SVXvULTEnopaWSK4mQ9DVWI_TN6Rm7CpHgr5ZPAZINyUWKURCPdm4Fq28Y4xqyensUxHeM1VOeDz36ldxDfJ1uNotnipjPa_lWw0wRWlfOhUZqXrj-C1xOGOdCbDLIxz/s960/FBABA47E-50C2-40C4-BF37-C6285B82C4A5.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: justify;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="768" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit0JSqJ6oTu2a9SVXvULTEnopaWSK4mQ9DVWI_TN6Rm7CpHgr5ZPAZINyUWKURCPdm4Fq28Y4xqyensUxHeM1VOeDz36ldxDfJ1uNotnipjPa_lWw0wRWlfOhUZqXrj-C1xOGOdCbDLIxz/s16000/FBABA47E-50C2-40C4-BF37-C6285B82C4A5.jpeg" /></a><div style="text-align: justify;">This is not my first rickshaw painting, but it is definitely the largest I have done. The view is from the back of the rickshaw which happens to be the most colorful part of the Bangladeshi cycle rickshaw. Towards the bottom, between the two rubber wheels is this rectangular piece of tin which displays hand painted movie posters, as I have done in the painting. Other times there are beautiful landscapes, buildings or other cultural icons. The rickshaws are all handmade and almost all of them come in such bright vibrant colors till weather takes a toll on them. I received so much love and support on this painting which I did not anticipate. It is currently residing with its owner in Dallas who happens to be a dear friend. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">16"x20" Acrylic on Canvas</div><div style="text-align: left;">2020</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">......................................................................................................................</div>Kahkasan Akhihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11518032173714503282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5373888556892624465.post-87857337169781163182021-02-25T00:38:00.003-06:002021-02-25T00:46:58.074-06:00Art: Bangla Coloring Book<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxXuPZZctkP1-yJsSp4OaZbxnWYms6v9fQmgZV6JPsV5vjIDtwg-9BO0gqFZTPaIiT1Mty8rGgFlqUjmdY77B2xJlEyHMyk3FtmdMFQhW92GLBKCllXbpNmDrmUYZIO7f1PwNn3tyaVdn5/s1800/DA8C465B-155A-48EC-B7B5-1DE97904F2AF.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1440" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxXuPZZctkP1-yJsSp4OaZbxnWYms6v9fQmgZV6JPsV5vjIDtwg-9BO0gqFZTPaIiT1Mty8rGgFlqUjmdY77B2xJlEyHMyk3FtmdMFQhW92GLBKCllXbpNmDrmUYZIO7f1PwNn3tyaVdn5/s16000/DA8C465B-155A-48EC-B7B5-1DE97904F2AF.jpg"></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">It was a nice and sunny fall day last year. We were sitting on the grass enjoying sunshine and pecking on bits of food. My niece was sitting on top an outdoor rug filling in the white areas of the drawing in her coloring book. 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My first project of this nature was on our own nightstands in our bedroom. <a href="http://www.intensepursuits.com/2016/01/diy-signature-nightstands.html">Here</a> is the link for that. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br><span></span></div><a href="http://www.intensepursuits.com/2021/01/bone-inlay-inspired-round-tables.html#more">CLICK FOR MORE>></a><div class="blogger-post-footer">......................................................................................................................</div>Kahkasan Akhihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11518032173714503282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5373888556892624465.post-23885687738777454542020-06-01T17:57:00.000-05:002020-06-01T18:10:47.944-05:00FOOD: FISH HEAD + GREEN PLANTAINS <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="text-align: left;">I am indebted to my friend Naoshin for introducing me to the big tray full of fish heads in the Asian market's seafood section. These heads are the byproduct of the steaks they sell. Hence the heads are sold at a fraction of the price of the steaks. She also taught me to get the fish heads cut into small pieces right then and there. </span></div>
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I have absolutely zero credit in this gorgeous decor and delish food that you are about to experience through these photos. These are pictures from my pregnancy celebration arranged by my loving family and friends in my second home - Dallas. The decor was almost entirely put together by my very talented nieces, and the food was made lovingly by my sisters and cousins. They picked green, gold and white as the main colors and intertwined greenery and nature with it. I was totally taken aback when I saw the entire set up and I keep going back to admire each and everything in these pictures. </div>
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">During one such trip, I had bought a few wooden frames. This was about six months ago and I have been slowly painting this one. Now it is finally done and ready to go on my Etsy Shop. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br>
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCOl9iuxzm6oyDSQHNWBjYtM5cY8mXAh0YUQrjfrDQMMXnesBCmgWdUv4WtKo3Ph6rIBZE4EeKW9KFHiVoURqXTXgvpIPKurOkg7hfeLsXFYGHAIWIpJ_2rv9muie5f029HFNb5HIT7G-J/s1600/IMG_9461.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCOl9iuxzm6oyDSQHNWBjYtM5cY8mXAh0YUQrjfrDQMMXnesBCmgWdUv4WtKo3Ph6rIBZE4EeKW9KFHiVoURqXTXgvpIPKurOkg7hfeLsXFYGHAIWIpJ_2rv9muie5f029HFNb5HIT7G-J/s1600/IMG_9461.JPG"></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Our condo has a spacious window seat at the midlanding on the way to the third floor. I wanted an open wall shelf overhead of the window seat, so that it can serve as a reading nook. I found an industrial style three-tiered shelf at <a href="http://www.kirklands.com/">Kirkland's</a> online store that I liked for the price. I hung it high enough so that someone can easily slide into the window seat without knocking their head on the shelf. But once I hung it, I realized that only the underside of the shelves were in view. And this underside is black and sort of boring to look at. So then I decided to do some doodle on the back of these shelves as you can see in the image....</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br>
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;">Accent walls can be really effective in enhancing the feel of a space. But people often make the mistake in thinking that any wall can become an accent wall, and then they automatically go with a bold color. This dining room wall was a very overwhelming red....and the eye would naturally be drawn to the wall and everything else in the room became instantly insignificant. Since it is the longest wall of this room, it also made the room feel smaller. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;">The room felt instantly calm once I painted the primer to cover the deep red. I am a big fan of layering neutrals over neutrals in terms of furniture as well as for outfits. And I had the chance to do it in this room. Our small dining set of four was already in a neutral base. To compliment that, we started looking for a hutch to fit all of our china, since the kitchen barely fits our cooking utensils and pantry. I knew that if the hutch was wood or any other darker hue it would overpower over everything else because of its size. I needed the hutch to blend in like a built-in would and serve its main function of providing storage. We had no plans to purchase it from IKEA but they had this in display - two next to each other. And it seemed the perfect piece and so we also have two side by side making it look like a larger piece. It was a pain in the butt to put both of them together and I made mistakes along the way, but in the end it fits in the space perfectly. I am also enjoying rearranging objects and crockeries on its open shelves. </span><br />
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I had already decided that the round rattan mirror will go on this wall against the dining. And once I placed it, I started looking to see what other round wall decor I had. The only thing new on this wall is the colorful round basket at the bottom which I bought from a thrift store here in Seattle called the Value Village. </div>
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