Reema’s garden: beauty amidst a riot of colors
Today I am very happy to feature the garden space of my very talented friend Reema Saravanan. Extremely house proud and equally passionate about gardening, Reema has dedicated 2 out…
Avarekai Mela: a festival dedicated to Bengaluru’s favourite bean
Come winter and there is an influx of “Avarekai” in the vegetable markets of Bangalore. Extremely popular and a universal favorite, Avarekai is almost the soul food of south Bangalore…
Valparai: an alluring hill station
Nestled on the Anamalai hill ranges of the Western Ghats, Valparai at 3500 feet above sea level is an idyllic hill station. Lush green shola forests, picturesque locales, well-manicured tea…
Upcycling idea: Old Door to Corner stand
This is a quick post on yet another upcycling home project of mine. Unfortunately, I just have one “before” picture as I did this make over quite sometime ago. The…
Parambikulam Tiger Reserve, Kerala: wilderness and more
Our visit to the Parambikulam Tiger Reserve, stands out as one of the most memorable and unique trips made to a wildlife sanctuary. The reserve which offers a magnificent range…
Ramadevara betta: Ancient Rama temple in the hills of Ramnagar
Approximately 50 km from the city of Bengaluru is the small town of Ramanagara, which is located on the Bengaluru-Mysore highway. The town is famous for its silk production, cocon…
Hampi: Many Wonders and The Mango tree
Hampi, one of the most visited towns in Southern India is home to a number of heritage wonders. On the list of UNESCO’s World Heritage sites, the ruins of Hampi…
Someshwara Beach: serenity in the coastal city of Mangalore.
The coastal city of Mangalore is home to a number of beautiful beaches apart from other tourist attractions. Having visited the city earlier and seen the Panambur and nearby Surathkal…
Of the color orange, metal chairs and balcony space makeover
While orange may not be everyone’s choice as a primary color that dominates the decor of the house, it is certainly one of my favorites. This tropical color of the…
Caprese: Classic Mediterranean at Shangri-La Bengaluru
A beautiful view of the Bengaluru palace and an uninterrupted view of the city’s skyline is visible as you enter the stylish interiors of Caprese, Shangri-La Hotel, Bengaluru’s Mediterranean Speciality…