The Art of Hosting: How to make your Guests Feel at Home !
June 3, 2026If there’s one compliment I’ve received over the years that genuinely stays with me, it’s that: people telling me that I am a good host. Personally, to me hosting has never been about expensive meals, or a fancy menu. It’s about something much simpler-making people feel comfortable, welcomed, and valued. I deeply believe in the Indian philosophy of “Athithi Devo Bhava” which translates to “Guest is God” and embodies treating guests with reverence. The way we treat our guests says a lot about who we are. Don’t you think so ?! Whether someone is my closest friend, a distant acquaintance,…
A personal care guide to nose piercing !
There’s something about a nose piercing—the way it sits, subtle like a story you carry on your face. I was raised between women who all wore theirs with such ease, it almost felt inevitable. My grandmother had two nose piercings,…
The Hoboken Connection !
I am often asked which I love more Newport or Hoboken. I never have a clear answer. There is no comparison. They are chapters. Newport gave us a beginning and Hoboken gave us roots !
Where Mushrooms meet Tea-cups, a fairytale afternoon in Polka’s – A Tea Party Birthday !
Hey Lovelies, hope you’re enjoying the beautiful spring season. Perhaps this is one post that took me a while to draft. A few weeks ago, we celebrated my elder daughter’s birthday in a place that already holds a little piece…
How a kitchen accident taught me to take it easy.
How a recent incident made me realize that I should go easy on myself. I didn't have to make myself feel as though the world would come crashing on me if I didn't accomlish everything. I have to keep my…
Back with my goals for 2023 !
From exploring vegan recipes , finishing up DIY projects to draw up my Boston experience, I have my goals set before me for the year. This year I have promised myself to post regularly on my blog and for a…
2022 Recap !
Hey Lovelies, Hope you’re enjoying your holidays ! As always, I want to thank you all my loyal readers, subscribers for reading and visiting my blog. Whether you’re a regular here or a one time reader that just stopped by…
Coffee and conversations !
If you ask my closest friends, they’d tell you that I’d bond over a cup of tea or coffee any day. I think the best conversations are brewed over a cup of hot coffee or tea. What’s your way of…
Goals for 2022 !
Hello lovelies, Hope you all had an amazing start to the new year. I didn’t write a Christmas post this time as there were too many things on my platter and there was no time to draft one but…
The longest night !
Hello lovelies , Post my daughter’s birth, some of you had asked me when I intended to share my birth story. Well, I won’t disappoint you ! I have documented my entire labor experience and I am happy to share…
Hello.. I am back !
I can't believe the holidays are here ! This year is flying by and my baby girl is 8 months old already !It feels like the year has passed by in the blink of an eye. I told you all…
Intentions 2021
The Pandemic has literally brought so many changes to our lives, and I think, I need some serious goals to stick to. And these are what I want to call my intentions and not resolutions. I may be doing these…
Christmas this year
Amidst the pandemic, many of us would have to stay home and celebrate Christmas. Some of us may be even celebrating alone but have no fear. There are many fun stuffs that you can do right from home like doing…
My Dear New York
NYC is a place that brings me a lot of inspiration. The busy streets, The brownstone, The skyscrapers, The flat iron building, Lexington avenue, WTC and the Times square. It’s a place that makes one feel so lively.
Do you ever miss those childhood days ?
May be I should claim this to be one of those “lockdown effects”, I have been missing my childhood terribly. The last few weeks, I would just not stop thinking about those days and they’re definitely one of the most…
Is the quarantine stress getting to you ?
Holy quarantine , do you remember how things were before lockdown ? When was the last time you visited a friend or went to a social gathering ? The last time I remember being in a social gathering was attending…
Maldivian Tuna Curry
A recent favorite in my kitchen, this tuna curry is an adaption from Selina Periampillai’s cookbook , who I am a huge fan of. She is a popular British Chef & Food Pioneer. What I love about her recipes is…
What are you doing on 4th of July ? Does it feel like summer ?
I woke up in the morning today and as usual just looked out of my window ; I couldn’t stop thinking about how me and my husband spent the same day of the last year. We were house hunting during…
There’s More To The Fashion (Design) Industry Than What Meets The Eye !
This post is a reflection of what it means to be a part of the creative industry and what it takes to be a fashion professional and why a little more understanding of this subject can go a long way…
Hyde Park : A walk through history!
Empire State of mind , is exactly how I would describe my thoughts from this travel. After spending a day at Poughkeepsie, the following morning we set off to “Hyde Park” , a historic town located on the north of…
Poughkeepsie: The trip we almost didn’t take !
Between summer camp drop-offs, work deadlines, and the blur of everyday life, we almost let this trip slip away. But instead of overthinking it, we packed the car and drove just two hours from Hoboken to Poughkeepsie, New York and…
Handmade treasures, weaving in a piece of memory !
When I needed color choices for my daughter’s first crochet blanket, the inspiration was pretty simple, it was an outfit very personal to me for various reasons, most importantly an outfit I wore being pregnant with her. The blue pink,…
I need a break !
Do you need a break? From what? Hey lovelies, I hope you are having an amazing February ! If you are in some of the warm places of earth, I am sure you are thanking god enough 🙂 Yesterday morning…
Friendship over the years
Friendship looks different as we grow up, but its value never changes. Some friends drift, some circle back, and some stay right beside us through everything. True friends become woven into our stories — not loudly, but steadily — and…
The Sweetest Tradition: Christmas Plum Cake Season.
Every November, after Thanksgiving, one can see my kitchen turn into a little holiday bakery. The dried fruits, nuts, and spices are out of their racks, and suddenly the whole house smells like Christmas. Baking my Christmas plum cake has…
