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…
Dubai: Unconventional places that you should not miss on your next vacation
It is invariably love at first sight for all those who visit Dubai for the first time. After all, it is the most celebrated and the most visited emirate of…
Home Decor: Ideas for a stunning foyer area or entryway
It is often said that first impressions are the lasting impressions. The Foyer area of the house or the entryway is the gateway to your home and gives one the…
Review – Sante Spa Cuisine: a perfect balance of health, flavours and taste
The idea of eating out at a restaurant or cafe that serves ‘healthy food’ is often met with disapproval, at least in my house. This is usually due to the…
Photoessay: Moodabidri Musings – Saavira Kambada Basadi and more
Just about 35 km from the bustling town of Mangaluru, lies the quaint town of Moodabidri that is known for its Jain temples or basadis as it is also called.…
Multipurpose furniture: decorate the smart way
There is no denying the fact that home sizes today are shrinking, families are getting smaller and life is more fast paced than ever before. Designing for small spaces can…
Photoessay: Handmade Pottery in Pondicherry
As mentioned in my earlier posts, Pondicherry aka Puducherry is a city that never fails to surprise. You are bound to discover something new each time you visit this South…
On a museum trail in the Pink city aka Jaipur
Colour, culture, commotion; the capital city of one of India’s most flamboyant states, Rajasthan is a delightful medley of contrasts. One of the most visited cities by not only Indians…
Photoessay: Police museum, Pondicherry
Well, it is quite an understatement to say that Pondicherry aka Puducherry has a charm quite like none other. A French colony till the 1950s, this union territory is a…