A Peek at my Next Project
My next project will involve this little piece of aluminum. Watch out for this space!!!
Red & Gold Lace-Like Printed Cushion Cover
Check out this latest addition to my ETSY STORE. Isn’t this print gorgeous???
Hair Bows & Photography
Since my photography skills are nothing to brag about, I recently started taking a very, very crash course in studio photography through our community’s adult education program. My instructor helped me take these pictures of the hair bows I had made for my girls.
First Lady Michelle Obama’s Looks for State Dinners
I have to admit, I love following First Lady Michelle Obama and her Fashion choices. I think she is very fashion forward and does not hesitate to take risks. From wearing lesser known designers, to wearing understated and affordable clothing from J.Crew and H&M, she has done it all. Having said that and being a …
Smashin Pumkins
Halloween is fast approaching and all the neighbors have already put up their decorations. For this month’s project I wanted to use the humble pumpkin. Believe it or not, finding a good pumpkin was really hard. I usually prefer to buy them at the local farmer’s market, want to do my part in supporting the …
QMilch: The New Fabric Made From Milk
GOT MILK? Milk producers can now add a new tagline WEAR MILK! Yeah, you heard it right. In not so distant future, wearing milk might become a reality. A microbiology student from Germany, Anke Domaske, has successfully made fabric out of milk. She used casein which is a protein from milk and invented a process …
Pasta & Beans Soup – Lunch for Today
I was craving for some soup since last night. So for lunch today I threw in some bow-tie pasta, pinto beans, mixed vegetables, garlic, salt, a dash of black pepper into pressure cooker. In about 20 mins I had the most satisfying lunch.
Marimekko Fabric Cushion Covers
I recently had the pleasure of purchasing a variety of Marimekko fabrics. I guess I went fabric crazy and bought as many different prints of the Marimekko fabrics as possible. At that time I was not sure what I would make of them. With their bold prints and vibrant colors, I thought they would be …
Avocado Dip
Friday nights are usually family movie nights at my house. We rent out either a Bollywood or Hollywood kid-friendly movie and watch it. Of course, no movie night is complete without a generous dose of snacks. In my effort to serve healthy fare, I have been making this recipe for Avocado Dip for quite a …
Monogrammed Zipper Pencil Pouch
My daughter wanted me to make her a monogrammed zipper pencil pouch. Since I was busy with all the back to school activities, I kept putting it off. Finally last weekend I was able to squeeze in some time. One of her condition was; she did not want it to be pink. I found this …
Lia Griffith’s Unique Papier Couture
Lia Griffith is a graphic designer turned fashion designer with a unique talent. She re-cycles paper to create these one-of-a-kind stunning gowns. So far she has created more than 20 couture dresses for various events. Check out the pictures from her “Papier Couture” collection and enjoy. [Source]
Kori Ajadina | Mangalorean Chicken Sukka Recipe
Kori Ajadina or Mangalorean Chicken Sukka is a classic and timeless recipe from the coastal city of Mangalore in Dakshin Karnataka (Southern India). It is very famous in our Bunts community and has been passed down from generations. What does Ajadina Kori mean? Ajadina Kori” in Tulu language, literally means “Dry Chicken”. Unlike other recipes, …
Banana Bread
I am not a huge fan of bananas, but I do understand their nutritional value and try to have one may be once a week :). I came across this recipe for Banana Bread couple of years back. It was printed on Domino sugar packet. Let’s just say, I no longer throw away ripe bananas. Over …
Indo-American Fair
Every year we have our very own Indo-American Fair at the Mercer County Community Park, NJ. It is the US version of the Indian “Mela”. On Saturday, I and my family went to check it out as we do every year. Since I was too busy checking out all the booths for clothes and jewelry, …
Reversible Bandana Apron
Did you know the word bandanna was derived from Hindi language? Its derived from the word “bandhana” which literally means “to tie”. The Dollar stores carry a variety of bandanas in all different colors, usually with paisley prints. Some stores will have the cotton variety, while others have the polyester ones. I wanted to transform …