tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543457325368639597.post3833016617709249810..comments2024-02-26T07:35:50.281-08:00Comments on the style saloniste: Discovering a Dream Palace: Floating on a Lake in Northern IndiaDiane Dorrans Saekshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02259292681678952448noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543457325368639597.post-76109661393693464452014-03-19T22:26:59.013-07:002014-03-19T22:26:59.013-07:00Having a visit to any historical place in Rajastha...Having a visit to any historical place in Rajasthan is always a royal experience. I have been to Jaipur, Udaipur and many other tourist spots and it was really a great experience.<br />Among all of the forts and places in Rajasthan, Udaipur lake palace really stands apart due to its extraordinary construction and stunning interior. Your images are exploring its beauty. Nice post.Udaipur Itinerary Plannerhttp://www.joguru.com/itineraries/udaipur-itineraries-51ff3862e705452d0c000000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543457325368639597.post-22689150044155230002013-09-27T08:42:46.751-07:002013-09-27T08:42:46.751-07:00amazing the tea table with glass table tops looks ...amazing the tea table with <a href="http://www.fabglassandmirror.com/glass-table-tops/" rel="nofollow">glass table tops</a> looks awesome here. These all furniture arrangements are fantastic.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543457325368639597.post-75091765438619599392013-06-29T08:10:19.416-07:002013-06-29T08:10:19.416-07:00I just stumbled across the lake palace and mention...I just stumbled across the lake palace and mentioned it in a blog post I did a week or two ago. I love that you've provided a more in depth look and travel guide to a location that until two weeks ago I didn't know existed. What a magical place. Capella Kincheloehttp://www.capellakincheloe.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543457325368639597.post-9672919561964322612013-06-24T00:23:48.504-07:002013-06-24T00:23:48.504-07:00Thank you for taking us with you! This is the Ind...Thank you for taking us with you! This is the India my mother loved and described to me, which I haven't experienced - yet!Tricia Rose Rough Linenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04677751031571089563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543457325368639597.post-57967441996196582512013-06-23T18:57:24.390-07:002013-06-23T18:57:24.390-07:00Dear Lindaraxa-
Thank you so much for your comme...Dear Lindaraxa-<br /><br /><br />Thank you so much for your comment.<br /><br />India--for me--is a magical place, full of surprises, delight, encounters, and vivid days.<br /><br />Best times to be in Northern India--are generally considered to be from October--end of March. Goa and the south and the Himalaya have different kinds of seasons.<br />I generally like to be there when the weather is in the 70s...and warm in the evening.<br />I wish you happy travels and great visits to India.<br />DIANEDiane Dorrans Saekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02259292681678952448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543457325368639597.post-49964768348085754272013-06-23T15:41:32.900-07:002013-06-23T15:41:32.900-07:00I am so in need of a vacation and I think I just h...I am so in need of a vacation and I think I just had one. Thank you so much for a beautiful post on a magical place.<br /><br /> I have only stopped in India (Bombay) once on my way to Hong Kong from London and it was 85 degrees already at 7 am. How hot was it when you were there?lindaraxahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15721286284279902181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543457325368639597.post-47186099993169307752013-06-21T19:27:11.486-07:002013-06-21T19:27:11.486-07:00my favorite post of yours to date. what a gorgeou...my favorite post of yours to date. what a gorgeous and inspiring place to visit and take in all around you. So unique and breathtaking.<br /><br />x janel holiday huff<br /><br />http://janelholidaydesign.blogspot.com/<br />janel holidayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18355121270495904927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543457325368639597.post-3394985780763957632013-06-21T10:39:44.134-07:002013-06-21T10:39:44.134-07:00Dear Jennifer-
Thank you so much.
I hope it ins...Dear Jennifer-<br /><br /><br />Thank you so much.<br /><br />I hope it inspires you to travel to India. It is a magical country. People so friendly.<br />I was there in spring--such a glorious fresh time.<br />I can't wait to return.<br />I love PEAK OF CHIC...your point of view is clear and strong and inspiring. DIANE<br /><br />Diane Dorrans Saekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02259292681678952448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543457325368639597.post-40105633681357256412013-06-21T05:49:09.480-07:002013-06-21T05:49:09.480-07:00Dear Diane,
Magical and sublime...two words that ...Dear Diane,<br /><br />Magical and sublime...two words that describe both the Taj Lake Palace AND this blog post.<br /><br />Next week's post can't come soon enough.<br /><br />Sending you warmest wishes,<br />JenniferThe Peak of Chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02811933436075145329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543457325368639597.post-44257357359988891232013-06-20T13:22:24.487-07:002013-06-20T13:22:24.487-07:00Dear Griffin-
Thank you so much for your lovely ...Dear Griffin-<br /><br /><br />Thank you so much for your lovely response.<br />Yes...I do a lot of research for my travel--which is usually to do more research (on Indian architecture, on Indian textiles, on Indian history and culture, on weaving, on Indian jewelry (all of which I've written about extensively).<br />And...part of my reading on India (there are so many books...) is on rare and out of print books, and even on less know, like Osbert Sitwell or Roddy Cameron, as published here.<br />I love to read about India in the 18th C, and during the Raj, and books written by Maharanis and Maharajahs...and generals and English travelers.<br />Much of that history is still there...and white India is modernizing (airlines are now terrific)...and changing...as you can see from my photos of the village celebration...it holds closely to tradition.<br />Next week...you will be surprised by my 'going off the map' report...tune in...and send more comments...<br />DIANEDiane Dorrans Saekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02259292681678952448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543457325368639597.post-32732987315264311052013-06-20T12:10:42.953-07:002013-06-20T12:10:42.953-07:00DEAR FRIENDS--
I received the following message ...DEAR FRIENDS--<br /><br /><br />I received the following message from one of my favorite decorators:<br /><br />An utterly dreamy, transporting and ethereal way to start my morning....thank you, Diane.<br />Xo<br />Suzanne<br /><br /><br />Suzanne Tucker<br />TUCKER & MARKS<br />SUZANNE TUCKER HOME<br />58 Maiden Lane, Fourth Floor<br />San Francisco, CA 94965<br /><br /><br />Thank you, Suzanne...and be sure to tune in next week. DIANEDiane Dorrans Saekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02259292681678952448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543457325368639597.post-65490416570384349452013-06-20T11:59:24.229-07:002013-06-20T11:59:24.229-07:00I also received the following message from a photo...I also received the following message from a photographer whose work I like:<br /><br />Hi Diane,<br /><br />You are a fortunately lady indeed. What a magical place to visit. I hope I have the good fortune to visit this hotel one day. My only trip to India was a short one to Delhi and Agra. I hope to return and visit the other fascinating areas.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing your stunning adventure.<br /><br />best,<br /><br />K<br /><br />Kathryn MacDonald<br /> <br />Kathryn MacDonald Photography & Web Marketing<br /><br /><br />THANKS, KATHRYN-<br /><br />You are right. I am fortunate. I am also very grateful to be healthy enough to make long distance travel part of my agenda. And when I return, I work 7 days a week...night and day...on all my projects and assignments and books, which I love.<br />India--yes, plan to return...it is always thrilling. People are so lovely...witty and charming, both men and women...and cosmopolitan. best DIANEDiane Dorrans Saekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02259292681678952448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543457325368639597.post-30678572827116278272013-06-20T11:48:02.681-07:002013-06-20T11:48:02.681-07:00MARY CONSTANT SENT THE FOLLOWING COMMENT:
Diane, ...MARY CONSTANT SENT THE FOLLOWING COMMENT:<br /><br />Diane, I loved your blog about The Lake Palace. The first picture is the terrace outside of the room that Freddy and I stayed. The room itself was not nearly as large as the terrace, but when they offered us a much larger room we declined because we loved our aerie above the lake. We had cocktails with the present maharana, Shriji one evening and met a friend.<br /><br />Dear Mary-The Lake Palace is such a destination, and so memorable. You are right...the view, the location, the vantage points are dramatic and wonderful. I hope you return soon. Thanks...and hope to see you soon, DIANEDiane Dorrans Saekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02259292681678952448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543457325368639597.post-67174105666835929722013-06-20T11:16:11.280-07:002013-06-20T11:16:11.280-07:00Dear Blue-
Yes, there are those who travel to Par...Dear Blue-<br /><br />Yes, there are those who travel to Paris and hate the food and hate the tourists and hate everything.<br />I have a totally different experience--and love everything in Paris and never see 'tourists'.<br />There are those who travel to Venice...who hate Venetians and detest the tourist hordes and don't like anything. For me...I go far from tourists, never see them, love the Venetians, love the art and architecture...well, you get my drift.<br />India: it is such a magical, vibrant and ever-seductive country. I've been traveling there since I was a student. I once spent 3 months traveling all over, with my fiancé.<br /> I am so sorry for your sister-in-law and her husband. This is their sad conclusion. The trains...you buy a first class ticket and get on the train. It's an authentic experience. The hotels! Oh, my...some of the best in the world! The vegetarian food is so fresh and healthy! Yes, crowded streets can be a surprise. Simply make other plans. You can choose to be happy. You can plan great private experiences. I hardly see travelers/tourists at all. I dive into the unknown...often, with permission, plunging into temple celebrations (see next week) and talking to priests and people. Blue--continue to wear rose-tinted spectacles...and laugh when your 'scientists' moan and complain. India--start planning. For you...RAJASTHAN is the magic. You'll see more next week on THE STYLE SALONISTE.<br />More magic, more wonderful personal encounters...I promise. stay with me...and come along, best DIANEDiane Dorrans Saekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02259292681678952448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543457325368639597.post-90689240718232850902013-06-20T11:07:13.782-07:002013-06-20T11:07:13.782-07:00Dear Serena-
Yes, there is nothing else in the wo...Dear Serena-<br /><br />Yes, there is nothing else in the world like Lake Palace.<br />I love that the management of the hotel is so polished--and yet for the guest it is relaxing, so understated, so non bling-bling.<br />My accommodation was the loveliest room looking directly at the City Palace--with the sun rising in the morning and the full moon rising at night. But honeymooning couples love the palatial suites. Mine was elegant and comfortable and not palatial--and well location for views and light and not over-the-top.<br />I hope you return soon, DIANEDiane Dorrans Saekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02259292681678952448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543457325368639597.post-17454549848230678242013-06-20T11:03:44.270-07:002013-06-20T11:03:44.270-07:00My dear Diane,
What a sumptuous post. Lake Palace...My dear Diane,<br /><br />What a sumptuous post. Lake Palaces, Jaipur (the name of one of my most favourite eau de cologne), sunset, fireworks, sheltered gardens, and courtyards with fountains and a little boat which no doubt gives you access to those secret places in a landscape which are otherwise inaccessible, all took my breath away. I wonder how you do it each time to tell the most memorable stories of both past and present like a beautifully woven tapestry. <br /><br />With your poet's romantic eye and compass, you always succeed in conveying the atmosphere of whichever country you visit and the nature of its people. Thank you so much for this priviledge to travel with you to the most beautiful places in the world. I love your choice of background reading and literature. It's so wonderfully esoteric and yet every bit is engaging.<br /><br />Best wishes, G. A Super Dilettantehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02640893790909916004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543457325368639597.post-40363791953707778952013-06-20T09:19:41.469-07:002013-06-20T09:19:41.469-07:00Simply unreal. To think there is a place like this...Simply unreal. To think there is a place like this. Thank you for sharing your fantastical journey.<br /><br />Sheila in SFsheilaa131https://www.blogger.com/profile/15600018983017019010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543457325368639597.post-50005574219382138042013-06-20T09:16:26.804-07:002013-06-20T09:16:26.804-07:00Simply unreal. To think there is a place like this...Simply unreal. To think there is a place like this. Thank you for sharing your fantastical journey.<br /><br />Sheila in SFsheilaa131https://www.blogger.com/profile/15600018983017019010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543457325368639597.post-43963853498664479722013-06-20T06:27:52.932-07:002013-06-20T06:27:52.932-07:00According to my sister-in-law and her husband, bot...According to my sister-in-law and her husband, both scientists who frequently visit India for weeks on end, are full of tales about the awfulness of the country, its rail system, its hotels, its .... etc. <br /><br />I, on the other hand, blissfully unaware of the realities, have never allowed my romantic view of what still is, for me, one of the world's most exciting countries. Now I am blissfully confirmed, thanks to your essay and those stunning photographs, in my desire to visit India. <br /><br />Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07652670896513329236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543457325368639597.post-87592535743697997262013-06-20T04:50:02.763-07:002013-06-20T04:50:02.763-07:00We stayed here a few years ago... By far, one of ...We stayed here a few years ago... By far, one of the most beautifully magical places in the world. Well worth the trip!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543457325368639597.post-35100973864724619432013-06-19T20:40:34.390-07:002013-06-19T20:40:34.390-07:00The royal stay and the way your camera loved the I...The royal stay and the way your camera loved the Indian heritage and captured them is absolutely stunning.Thanks for the lovely post shared,do drop a while at mine there are lots to share about India.<br /><br /> Hugs AuroAuro @ Add that Xtra in the Ordinaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17366303076926637806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543457325368639597.post-34451506097139483282013-06-19T13:45:16.622-07:002013-06-19T13:45:16.622-07:00Beryn-
Thank you for your comment.Much appreciate...Beryn-<br /><br />Thank you for your comment.Much appreciated.<br /><br />Yes...I hope this inspires you to travel.<br /><br />I present my experience of India (traveling alone, seeing friends, spending lots of time with friends...) and my adventures in India.<br /><br />Important to note that I have been traveling all over India since I was a student, and I'm very much at home there. I love Indian people and especially admire that--like the village celebration I encountered and photographed here--the culture and traditions in Rajasthan in particular, are intact, for centuries.<br />Next week you'll come with me to a new discovery, an historic fort/hotel, and to make some fantastically rare and beautiful encounters.<br />So happy to hear you enjoyed this--DIANEDiane Dorrans Saekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02259292681678952448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543457325368639597.post-59520388839641485412013-06-19T13:38:01.191-07:002013-06-19T13:38:01.191-07:00What a magical mystery tour. Thank you for sharing...What a magical mystery tour. Thank you for sharing it so I could be an "arm chair traveler" with you guiding the way. Berynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05612165379442270550noreply@blogger.com