Fashion Friday!
Image via Collage Vintage It’s been a while since I shared street style photographs that inspire me. Especially now that Autumn is upon us, it’s the best time to experiment with layering and different...
View ArticleWhimsy Wednesday: Fornasetti's witty figurative ceramic pieces
ImageFornasetti’s whimsical and iconic line of homeware is so intriguing to browse. The collection includes decorative plates, trays, candles, pillows and stools to name a few. Fornasetti passed away...
View Article5 personal strategies to practice self-preservation
Let’s talk about self-preservation. A lifetime ago, when I was a PR intern at CBS News in New York, I remember writing a press release about Daniel Day-Lewis. He has been known to take breaks in his...
View ArticleGirls Fall Fashion: New Outfit Crush
New outfit crush! We are loving this graphic velvet dress for the upcoming festive season. The patchwork print adds such a fun twist to an otherwise classic velvet dress. You can style this dress with...
View ArticleWall Art Ideas for Kids' Rooms
Collecting artwork for kids’ rooms is so special. Surrounding your children with engaging yet playful art not only livens up a room but gives their minds a chance to wander. I truly enjoy finding...
View ArticleEasy Friday Fusion Dinner Platter & Movie Night!
This past weekend was girls’ weekend at our house since daddy was traveling. After a long week, I wanted to have a no-fuss and relaxing Friday evening with the girls. I decided to create a fusion...
View ArticleBoston Holiday Musicals/Theatre Outings With the Kids
There’s something so festive about kicking off the holiday season with a show or musical. Since the girls were little, we’ve enjoyed the tradition of going to the theatre during this time of year. We...
View Article5 End of the Year Happiness Highlights
The past two weeks have been quite action-packed. Between spending time with my family around Thanksgiving, holiday prepping, wrapping up all 2018 client work, and other everyday activities, time has...
View ArticlePractical Approach to Gift Giving This Holiday Season
I have a bit of a different mindset when it comes to gift giving. Growing up in India, except our birthdays, we didn’t ever really get tangible ‘gifts.’ We mostly got money from family that we could...
View Article10 Resources to Help You Buy Art for Your Home
A while back, I promised to share how to buy art in a separate blog post, so here we are. These resources cater to a range of price points, from affordable options to splurge-worthy pieces and...
View ArticleHappy Holidays!
2018 is rapidly coming to an end, making this my final post for the year. These next few weeks I’ll be focusing on the holidays and spending quality time with the family. As we hustle and bustle...
View ArticleHappy 2019! A few pictures from our Asia travels...
Happy 2019! How has everyone been? I’ve missed being here, and am glad to be back from our Asia travels, ready to tackle the new year. Naturally, my first post of the new year is filled with travel...
View ArticleFamily Lifestyle Blog: 14 Winter Survival Strategies
A couple of years ago, when my family and I lived in downtown Boston, I found that the chilly winter season wasn’t all that bad. The hustle and bustle of the city helped me keep the winter blues at...
View ArticleChoosing photos for a gallery wall
These photographs are a mishmash of some of my favorites from 2017 & 2018.There’s a bare wall in my house that I’ve been meaning to decorate with some of my photographs, creating a gallery wall. I...
View ArticleFebruary Staycation Week!
February School Vacation Week is right around the corner! We’ve managed to escape Boston during February break for the past two years. This year though, we’re switching it up and having a Staycation...
View ArticleWatching Movies Solo: Embracing these mini adventures
ImageWhat are your thoughts on going to the movies alone? Ten years ago, I went to the theatre by myself for the first time. My husband was away that weekend, none of my friends were around, and I was...
View Article3 things that make me smile
Part of enjoying life is taking time to reflect on moments or things that bring you happiness. Each week, I’m excited to start sharing things with you that are currently making me smile. From clothing...
View ArticleMy 8 years of blogging journey
Photo Credit: Ma Chérie StudiosI can’t believe I started writing my blog in 2012 - a whopping 8 years ago, today! My older daughter Neve was 7-months-old when I wrote my first blog post. I remember...
View ArticleBreakfast Parfait Platter
A couple of years ago, one of the first things the girls enthusiastically started helping out with around the kitchen was making their own parfaits. I would simply put out three bowls filled separately...
View ArticleFamily Lifestyle Blog: Travel Treasures
San Diego, 2017For years, I have enjoyed bringing home souvenirs from our travels. Rather than buying t-shirts or refrigerator magnets, I prefer to hold onto memories through treasures that go beyond...
View Article3 things that make me smile
These are my grandparents documented circa 1949. A month ago, in February, they celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary. Yes, 70 epic years of togetherness!! My grandfather hadn’t been well lately,...
View ArticleStarting an art collection
Remember my post about beginning an art collection for kids? I shared my thoughts on gifting pieces of art or experiences for special days, rather than items with a short impression. Last year, I gave...
View ArticleTravel with kids: Top 15 US Family Spring Break Destinations
These may not be your typical spring break destinations, but they are my top choices when it comes to family-style domestic travel. This list is a combination of places I’ve already visited (and would...
View ArticlePreserving Childhood Memories with Paintings
9x12 oil on board by Jaya PerrierRemember this post about my girls’ shared room from a while back? I love that the girls still share their room, two years later, at ages 7.5 and 6. It’s their little...
View ArticleColorful Spring Salad
While waiting at the salon for my hair appointment last week, I was browsing People magazine and spotted a perfect spring salad recipe by Ella Mills Woodward - the author of Deliciously Ella. I...
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