Hello there! This is the time of the year when pretty colors look even better around the house. It's also the time to cheer up the place and end the year on a good note. The year 2020 has not been easy, and uncertainty about the present and future has caused a lot of anxiety for many of us. I have been gradually brightening up my home to make it a place for people to work and relax. I am also constantly looking for unique items that are both stylish and sturdy. Scroll down, and you will see my ... [ Read More ]
Refreshing Flower Vases
The sun is bright. Fresh produce is in abundance. Vivid flowers are dancing in wind. I can't help sharing refreshing flower vases that are exotic and quite simple to recreate. Filling in pineapples with delicate flowers, layering tiny blooms in between asparagus and pea pods, and making pots out of cantaloupes, cabbages and watermelons are ideas that have never occurred to me. Also, I like the idea of poking daisies into lemons and limes. Green apples, green grass and gerbera's when put ... [ Read More ]
Guest Post – Best Holiday Decorating Ideas
Hello there! I've a guest post for you on holiday decorating ideas by Uma Campbell, Freelance Journalist. Uma is s a yoga instructor and freelance writer. She currently lives in Southern California. She enjoys writing about meditation, natural medicine, and home design. Her interests include: home decor, yoga, and running. I hope you like her article as much as I do. With the holidays upon us, what better way to kickstart the season than by decorating the home’s interiors? Adorning the home ... [ Read More ]
Colorful Infused Water
Hello, there! It's summer time here! Mercury levels are rising, and the heat wave is quite unbearable. I hear the same from my family and friends in India. I thought a collection of colorful infused water might cool you down! To my surprise, each one is easy to prepare. The link to the recipe is below the photographs, and credit goes to the recipe owners. I have replaced carbonated sodas and sugary juices with infused waters. I believe certain combinations of fruits and herbs help detox the ... [ Read More ]
Colorful Salads
Other than, carrots, cucumbers, and tomatoes, I don't recollect eating any other raw vegetable until a few years ago. The vegetables I've relished were typically steamed and cooked in a curry sauce. The curry would dominate leaving the aroma of fresh produce behind. Even the color, texture and intricate details of fresh vegetables such as beets, tomatoes, radishes, etc., would disappear. Now, I thoroughly enjoy colorful vegetable salads, especially when presented as the ones below! Mother ... [ Read More ]
Floral Decorations And Centerpieces
Floral decorations are perfect for any occasion. It is simply a treat to the eyes. Unlike artificial decor accessories, flowers and leaves bring in the natural element in a subtle way. They are bound to brighten up any room and complement any style of decor. Scroll through, and you will enjoy what I've curated for you. These are just a few pieces from a flower show organized by Wafu School of Ikebana in California. I feel fortunate to have witnessed these arrangements in person. It was not ... [ Read More ]
Christmas Tree Food Platter
It's holiday season! And, this is the time of the year we gather and jubilate with family and friends. As a host, we are always looking for ideas to awe our guests and have them take away something from the party. In this blog post, I've shared a few Christmas tree food platters that are simple to make and bound to get a ton of attention during this time of the year. A party is no fun when it lacks decor. And, the best kind of decor are the edible ones - there's no clean-up! It will be all ... [ Read More ]
Holiday Decor Ideas
Hello, everyone! Last year, around the same time I had shared a series on holiday decor. You will find these adorable snowmen, peppermints and colorful lemons joyful. You might even attempt to make these for fun or as centerpieces! Either way, they are bound to set the mood to enjoy the upcoming holiday season. Here are the links to the individual blog posts. Hope you enjoy browsing through these simple yet stunning edible decor. Holiday Decor, Edible Snowmen Edition Holiday Decor, ... [ Read More ]
Graduation Party Decor Ideas
Are you celebrating a graduation party this year? Well, my daughter is graduating from high school, and we plan to celebrate this joyous moment with our close family and friends. I've been crafting some decor ideas, and I'm happy to share them with you today. A graduation party is dedicated to cherish all of the hard work the graduate has dedicated in high school or college. This celebration also embarks a new journey, so you want to start it off with the right tone. Along with using photo ... [ Read More ]
Food Art
I've an adorable collection of food art for you! These wonderful work of art are created from simple food items that we consume on a daily basis. I don't think most of us pause to admire what we eat unless it is brilliantly presented to us. Fruits and vegetables come in several hues, and subtle patterns. With imagination, creativity, and patience you could create pirates, bunnies, bears, caterpillars, and more. I can only imagine how excited children would be to look at these pretty plates. ... [ Read More ]
Super Bowl Bites
Are you ready for Super Bowl? Are you hosting a party? Well, I've a page filled with Super Bowl Bites for you! From sweet to savory, there is something here that you can easily make on this big day. Yes, simple snacks that will startle your guests. We all realize, without decent munchies, any bash is incomplete. With the very high possibility of the guests and hosts getting excited during the game, nothing else is more calming than snack size bites. From healthy fruits to cookies to snackdiums ... [ Read More ]
New Year’s Eve Party Decor Ideas
New Year's Eve party is all about welcoming the New Year with a good note. It is fun to lighten up and enjoy company of family and friends to start a new beginning. I love the idea of countdown on this night and there nothing is better than a clock to remind us about this. I've rounded up a few creative ideas mostly centered around the clock ticking to end 2014 and to start 2015 joyously. Some are simple and easy DIY's that I feel are doable and are totally worth to impress the guests - ... [ Read More ]