Home decor: Tips for sustainable yet chic styling ideas
The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it – Robert Swan, Author. There are no two ways about the fact that, sustainability is…
Photoessay: Countryside Captures – West Siang District, Arunachal Pradesh
Few experiences are more fascinating than taking a road trip through the countryside of India. Lush green landscapes, beautiful scenery, farm lands and unique rural scapes make the journey both…
Lockdown diaries: Recipe – Zero waste lemon pickle
There is no denying the fact that lemons are one of the best foods to boost your immunity. Rich in vitamin C, they have several antibacterial and antiviral properties and…
International Museum Day: On a museum trail in Bangalore
One of the most popular things to do when you visit a new place is to check out its museums. This is one of the things that is always on…
Photoessay: Hans Christian Andersen Museum, Solvang
If you want your children to be intelligent, read them fairy tales. If you want them to be more intelligent, read them more fairy tales – Albert Einstein Well, as…
Summer treats: Easy to try sandige aka vadam recipes
Sheets of sandige (Kannada word for vadams or fryums) neatly laid out to dry on terraces with kids keeping a close watch on them, was a common sight during the…
Photoessay: Ma Pondy Cherie, Pondicherry: Bonhomie vibes and colour inspirations
As mentioned in one of my earlier posts, Pondicherry aka Pondy is a city that never disappoints me. I manage to discover something new each time I visit this unique…
Crafts Emporium, Ziro: an insight into the traditional crafts of Arunachal Pradesh
Given India’s immense diversity, it is not an understatement to say that our country is a treasure trove of traditional arts and crafts. Every region, state and even individual towns…
Photo essay: Switzerland Musings – cozy vignette and hygge inspirations
Browsing through old pictures during this period of lockdown is fast becoming a favourite pastime with me. Reliving memories of travel and throwback to the ‘carefree’ times when one planned…
Ethnic Indian vibes: Traditional art and craft in home décor
India is a potpourri of exotic designs, rich colours, intricate crafts, embroidered tapestry and intricate patterns. The diverse repository of our craftwork ranges from painstakingly moulded clay statuettes, jewel encrusted…