Sunrise

In the last 2 and a half years, we have never done this. It has been 2 and a half years, that we have been married and it has been 2 years we have been living here. Its a mixed feeling to move out of this apartment. After I and M got married in 2012 February in India, we moved here right after and have been here since then. We have fought, loved, laughed and been together through ups and downs of life, since marriage. Its only when you dont something or in this case, know that you wont have it for long, is when you start realizing the value.

We will be moving out of this apartment end of of this month, and will be heading out for new experiences, beginnings and 'sunrises'. 

Pause - Rewind - Play

The kind of lifestyle we lead is crazy. We wake up, take a shower, get ready, run to work. We sometimes do courses or network, all in the name of a good career. Somehow find a little window to eat and then sleep, and then again repeat the same thing the next day and the day next to it and the day next. We all want to be wild child of mother nature, at least I do, but when life takes over its hard to do that.

Let me tell you my story. I have had a 9 year long stint in advertising in India. I worked with some big companies and managed some big client and got these opportunities because I was chasing them. I belonged to the flock who worked almost 90 hours a week. It pretty much went on this way and I hung onto advertising like an addict. It was intoxicating! And then I met M, things changed and I finally decided to get married. It was initially a long distance relationship but after marriage I had to move over to US.

Finding a job wasn't easy but I think in my case it was the 9 years of fatigue had finally taken over. I was so exhausted that I was battling with the guilt of not working and at the same time the fatigue of having over-worked. I worked from home for a year and a half at a "non-advertising" company and I started feeling fatigued about explaining marketing concepts to them. Something I did for 9 years and loved!

And then came a moment when I started blogging. Blogging had occurred to me in 2008. I would write for a while, feel bad about not doing it regularly, delete it and start writing another one after sometime. However, this time I could devote much more time and I got back to writing.

I have another job and I am studying and I socialize, almost everyday, but in the middle of everything I find time to put things together. Now when I look back I realize the importance of this time that life gifted me to realize what I really like. If you read my blogs, you would know where my passion lies. I am thankful for that. I think we all in our busy lives, need to pause to think, rewind to look back at ourselves and pick up pieces of ourselves that we have left behind and Play!

On my Lips - Laura Mercier Lip Glace in Wild Flower (I am in love with this product) & LipTar in Harlot from their Vivid collection
Tshirt -Magnifique from MNG
Spring Jacket - ZARA (mine is old but you can find similar)
Denims - Gap


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Heart Paisley

So with the onset of Summer, I look forward to cottons. Its the only thing that keeps me fresh. If you are from a warm place, like me, you would know how important it is to wear cotton for the circulation of air and to keep you fresh. In Mumbai, where I was earlier, it would be warm all year round. We would wear a lot of cotton, hosiery and light material clothes that allowed air circulation. Most of these clothes were printed. And talking of prints, Paisley along with different kind of motiffs were extremely popular. As a child I had always learnt that Paisley originated in India by the Persians. So when the Mughals came along they brought their own cultural attributes and one of them was the Paisleys. Indian of course developed their own words and rhythms around it, but what's interesting is how popular it is all across the world. As a child I learnt to call it 'Kolke' in my language. Today I call it the Paisley. But between then and now, nothing much has changed. Because I still love it.

1. Drake's® for J.Crew paisley scarf  |  2. HadakiHannah's Paisley - Tote Around Pod

3. LOFT Petite Paisley Scarf Print Dress  |  4.Crazy Paisley iPhone and iPod case

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Vintage Girl

So I basically love this head accessory. Its cute and very vintage. While everyone is planning for Coachella, I am planning for the vintage ball at the Governor's Island this summer. Call me crazy. I bought this a long time back, and since have been wondering when to wear it. With the onset of Spring and hopes of summer, its out of the closet. Don't you think its beautiful?

Dress - Forever 21
Vintage hat - A local store in Mid-town. Manhattan.

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Wednesday Wishlist

I just realized that I am developing some sort of shoe fetish. I google, look at shoes online and drool over it. Silly me! I prefer shoes without heels a lot, because they are so comfortable. Of course, but then I like heels too.

Here is a collection of foot-wears, I have been drooling over for a while now... Take a look!

• Crosby Derek Lam Meryl
• Kelly And Katie Robin Wedge Sandal 
• Crown Vintage Rebecca Wedge Sandal
• Tory Burch Miller Sandal
• Attilio Giusti Leombruni Moccasin Mule
• Freepeople Sabri Sandal

St. Michael - Why I love it so!

I think the most beautiful thing about marriage is, discovering things together. New unknown things, places, people and falling in love. Together.

That's how we found St. Michael. Pretty little town. Its in Maryland, about 210mi from New York. This town has pretty houses, very beautiful docks and restaurants. My favorite restaurant is Town Dock restaurant, and what I order....yes every time I order the same thing as I luuuuuurve it...is Cioppino. Everything about my visit to this little town is about repeating. Same little St. Michael's Vineyard, same restaurant and same food, but strangely I just want to do it over and over again. 

Jacket - Zara Similar
Tshirt - H&M Similar
Trouser - New York & Co (currently on sale!)
Shoes - H&M Similar
Sunglasses - Forever 21

Cherry Blossoms

We were in Washington DC this weekend. We were hoping that we would be able to see full bloom, but I guess there is another week to it. However, bloom or no bloom, it was all so pretty, that we didnt really mind it. We reached late afternoon and grabbed some burgers, and then stared walking around the park all evening. It was slightly chilly though and I had to later get back to the car and put on a trouser. And the reason for staing back, fighting against the cold was to see the spectacular firework for the Cherry Blossom festival. We ended the day with a bite from the fish market. i thought it was like finding a hidden treasure. Extremely cheap, but fresh and delicious.

By the way, just in case you would like to know, as we didn't, and many other tourists didn't know it too, that the firework actually takes place next to the fish market and not at the Tidal Basin.

In 'Fusion' - Tea

I think infusion is on top of my mind right now. First the infused oils and now tea. 2 most consumed things of my life. Now, lets get onto the tea, shall we?

Infused Hot Tea

I love the spa like treat, that's why I keep buying these scented candles, a bundle of toiletries and drink cups and cups of tea. Different kinds, but yes, tea. Today I tried something on my own.I do make these once in a while, by sometimes adding a stick of cinnamon or sometimes a little honey.

This is the easiest recipe ever. Take a cup and fill it with water, drop in a tea bag that you like, I used Earl Grey, but even mint would be great! Added few peppercorn, may be about 10, about 5-6cloves, a tiny piece of lime, 3 thin sticks of cinnamon a tablespoon of honey (for that 'un' sinful dose of sweetness) and then put it in the microwave for a minute and a half. And you are done. Burn a candle alongside, that you love and get into a warm bath. You'll love it!

In 'Fusion' - Oil

I love infused oil. I use it in everything, salads, pastas, breads, marinade, herb substitute or sometimes just frying that omelet. Here are a few of my favorite kind of infused oils that I make over and over.

-o- Basil Infused
1 and a 1/2  cup olive oil and about leaves of fresh basil.

Take a few leaves in a mortar and pestle along with a tbsp of oil and grind it. Put it back in the oil. Take the remaining leaves, bruise them and put them back in the oil.

Store for a week.

-o- Red Chilli Infused
1 and a 1/2  cup olive oil and about 8-10 red chillies.

Take the oil in a pan, crush the dried red chillies and heat the oil. Make sure the chillies doesn't burn. Once cool, strain and put them back into the bottle, with additional 3 red chillies.

Store for a week.

-o- Lime Infused
1 and a 1/2  cup olive oil and rind on an entire lime. Keep a pinch of the rind aside.

Take the oil in a pan, add the rind and heat the oil. Make sure the rind doesn't burn. Once cool, strain and put them back into the bottle, and add the remaining rind that was kept aside.

Store for a week.

-o- Spice Infused
1 and a 1/2  cup olive oil and about 8-10 black peppercorns, cloves and 1 bay leaf.

Put the bottle of oil in the microwave and heat for a minute and a half. Put all the spices in.

Store for a week.

Enjoy!

Rebellious Me

I was never a rebellious child. No huge problem bringing me up. But I had these rebellious streaks since childhood. While I was speaking to mum today, she suddenly reminded me of this incident when I was 4years old. I used to learn to dance. I was sent, because, my grandmother one day saw me dancing by myself, and she herself being an artistic person thought that this flair should be pursued by training. I was sent to a dance school.

So mum recalls, one day when she was on her way to pick me up from the dance school, she saw this big crowd outside the dance school. It was on the ground floor of a cottage, open space. She was definitely mortified, thinking of all the possible bad things. Then as she walked close and reached, walking through the little crowd, she saw that the dance instructor was playing a music with his musical instrument and vocals and I was dancing. Alone.

Later it seems the instructor, semi-complained to mum saying that I refused to dance with others, on a music not chosen by me. I wanted things my way. At age 4!

So I believe even if we look like the perfect miss-goody-two-shoes, we all have a rebellious side to us. So whats your rebel story?