Photoessay: Pilatus – the perfect picnic idea from Lucerne
A land of magnificent landscapes and immense scenic beauty, there is never a dearth of idyllic getaways when you are in Switzerland. Mount Pilatus or Pilatus as it is also…
Udupi Sarees: the beauty and grace of handlooms
While the temple town of Udupi is well known for its famous Krishna temple, its mouth watering cuisine and other interesting sites as welll as nearby towns, did you know…
Review: Lotus Botanicals – the embodiment of all things pure and natural
There is no denying the fact that life is all about a balance; a balance between science and nature, between work and life, of holding on and letting go, of…
Label Artham – Repurposed Fashion
Label Artham is giving saris a makeover, ensuring that several heirloom pieces are making their way out of wardrobes. Bengaluru based Namrataa Bhatia, Founder, Label Artham is a fashion designer…
Photoessay: Lindt Home of Chocolate, Kilchberg
While 7-July maybe World Chocolate Day, there is no denying the fact that, if you are a chocolate lover, everyday can be chocolate day! And this is especially true if…
Dress that Wall: Wallpaper in Home Decor
Having been used since centuries, wallpapers are increasingly becoming a popular choice when it comes to enhancing the look and feel of your wall. From quaint, cottage style florals and…
The Retyrement Plan: Reuse and Upcycling at its finest
The brain child of designer Anu Tandon Vieira, The Retyrement Plan is all about working directly with craftsmen and giving waste a new lease of life by focusing on the…
Uhrenmuseum Winterthur: Clock and Watch Museum Winterthur
Located just about 25 km from Zurich in Switzerland is the idyllic city of Winterthur. Like most Swiss cities, Winterthur is replete with a charming old town, quaint cafes and…
Recipe: Mangalore Buns – a nice way to use ripened bananas
Overripe bananas making their way into banana cakes and banana bread is something we all know of. But did you know you can also use the bananas to make Mangalore…
On a museum trail in Switzerland: ten unique museums to visit in Swiss Land
It is raining museums on my blog this month and even though we just finished International Museum Day on 18-May, I thought a post about some unusual and quirky museums…