Thierry insisted that the wind would be colder as we drive to the hotel. So we took his word, and sat in the open jeep, tucked up like two toddlers, in fluffy blankets. Thierry revved up the engine. And Beaune unfolded like a pop-up book filled with dreamlike cutouts and surprises tucked away in every […]
Travel – Destinations, Accommodation and Planning
Beaune, France – 48 Hours In The Charming Town
Thierry insisted that the wind would be colder as we drive to the hotel. So we took his word, and sat in the open jeep, tucked up like two toddlers, in fluffy blankets. Thierry revved up the engine. And Beaune unfolded like a pop-up book filled with dreamlike cutouts and surprises tucked away in every […]
Nainital – Lakes And Legends – Part 2
“Mumbai ka fashion, aur Nainital ka mausam, kabhi bhi badal jaata hai.” (Mumbai’s fashion trends, and Nainital’s weather can change any time.) I lost count of how many people in Uttarakhand reminded us about the unpredictability of Nainital’s weather and Mumbai’s sartorial preferences. I will hold my judgment on Mumbai’s fashion sensibilities, or lack of […]
Nainital – Lakes And Legends – Part 1
Our house, like most middle class North Indian homes, had a faded, framed painting – An idyllic picture of a timber house with a shingled roof, and a garden running around it, every plant and tree blooming in the most beautiful colours of spring. The house itself sat on the side of a hill, and […]
Entertaining – Recipes and Party Planning
Table For Two 10 – A Song For Spring
“The spring wakes us, nurtures us and revitalizes us. How often does your spring come? If you are a prisoner of the calendar, it comes once a year. If you are creating authentic power, it comes frequently, or very frequently.” – Gary Zukav The bougainvilleas in my neighbourhood are weighing down the branches that wear them. […]
Table For Two #9 – Sunday Morning At The Beach
I love beaches. Except that the beaches in Mumbai are mostly crowded, and dirty. It’s difficult to find a peaceful, clean spot for some beachside chilling. So when we found one across the Versova beach, the mister and I decided to pack our breakfast and head out for a Sunday morning at the beach. The […]
Table For Two #8 – A Bit Of Woodland Magic
A very Happy 2018, you all! I hope this year brings you loads of wish fulfillment. 2017 was a year of mixed blessings, and I saw a lot of ups and downs. The struggle to keep a healthy balance was a bit overwhelming at times. The last week of December made up for all the […]
Decor – Home Decor and Home Tours
Janaki Kirloskar – Engineer, Entrepreneur, Tableware Designer
Good food is just one important part of an exceptional culinary experience. It’s an overall sensory journey with the ambience, food plating and presentation, sophisticated tableware and linen all coming together in perfect harmony. More than ever before, Indians are now keen on creating these lasting experiences within their home, and Janaki Kirloskar has brought […]
A Loft By The Sea – Samit Basu’s Home
It’s not immediately obvious, but spaces do have feminine and masculine qualities. Being a woman, I am always fascinated by interior styles that are a reflection of a man’s personality. It’s far more defined when it’s a single guy’s space, as their style is unadulterated by the opinion of a second person. Which is why […]
