A cup of Assam Tea

      Hello everyone, a big hello from Assam my homeland. After moving to the United States, this is the 1st time I have visited Assam in the summer. Honestly, it’s unbearably hot and humid. Thankfully, we get showers in between and that makes things a bit better. Yes, we live closest to the state where the height rainfall is recorded.  Rain makes everything fresh and new, the earth, trees, and flowers and even the hearts. Well, want to make it short and sweet and give you guys a visual delight of the flora and fauna of Assam in summer. Enjoy 💕.  Part 1  here

       I have always been intrigued by the saree, actually even before I started wearing it. The six-yard literally spells magic upon me. I collected saree  even before starting to wear it. Summer in India is blazing, and we need to wear something light and breathable against the skin. Indian cotton is not only known for its durability, comfort, and purity, but also for the intricate work done on it, especially in hand-painted pieces. You know it's varied and versatile, every region in Indian has its own special paint - ajrakh, bandhani, kalamkari, block print, Madhubani, to name a few. But I don't know why I have never owned any cotton saree.        I'm not a purist when it comes to wearing a saree. I team my saree with crop tops, shirts, and whatnot. This one is paired with a white crop top, silver jewelry, and pink mojris (flat Indian ethnic shoes). I'm sure you've guessed that this is the latest addition to my cotton saree ward...

      East has always inspired the west when it comes to fashion. Indian intricate design and enthralling patterns were always adorned by the west. Eastern fashion has merged with the west this decade more than any other in the past, thanks to globalization and some of the major designer collaborations. Pioneer names like Sabyasachi for Pottery barn and  Christian Louboutin, Prabal Gurung for Jcrew and Target, Pankaj and Nidhi for Anthropology.  I was born in India and living in the USA for a couple of decades, my fashion has always switched and swiped between Indian verses western and mixed and matched with each other.       This time for my daughter's recital, I wore this Apricot peach dress and teamed up with my already owned Indian designer accessories. I am sure, if you have read my blog, you obviously have spotted those accessories. I already wore a few times. That says how much these accessories are versatile. The peach-pink ma...

      A few simple tips and planning ahead can always make traveling easier. You can enjoy your traveling with more ease and hustle free. Here you go and how. Also check this one for the  kids 1. Comfortable shoes - First and foremost good shoes can change the entire traveling game.  When it comes to traveling, I always choose a kind of shoes that are easy to wear and easy to remove. We all know the airport security procedures, if the shoes are not comfortable, it will take more time and could not only be annoying for you but for others as well. 2. A right bag - A good sized bag that can hold a few things and a bag with a zipper, so it can be closed entirely otherwise there are chances that you might lose a few things while getting it on and off the airplane cabin. 3. Packing early -  Starting to pack early can not only save the headache of forgetting stuff but also help with remembering things you might not remember at the last minute. 4. ...