Greece definitely was an impromptu vacation trip in September 2022 but as they say last minute plans always work the best and it did... in our favor as well. Out of few of our bucket list destinations Greece during the fall season seemed to fit all the bills for our historical, cultural and culinary experience.  Chora Town, Mykonos Once the destination was selected, we started boggling around the island hopping options for this trip. Our main aim was to have a relaxing, no-fuss couple trip hence we decided to cover 3 cities/islands on this visit to Greece.  ATHENS-MYKONOS-SA ..read more

The rise of social media seem to have replaced my blogging journey but after my typical “Yes-Yes” & “No-No” thoughts I finally decided to open my blog for this home tour, which deserves to be here and cherished for long just like the other showcased several homes previously. Subtly accentuated rooms with splendors of classic architecture and discerning aesthetic strokes of designer Nehal Shanghavi at Caasa Mia are just a few of the many highlights of Deepak and Swapana's cultured and curated home. Easy going yet undeniably stylish home today is a vision of designer ..read more

Hope that festival preparations have started at your end and you are brewing up ideas for this Diwali. Oh yes, I have started to lighten up the glow of Diwali by small bursts of twinkling diyas and overload of brass. After all, putting on a play of lighting and swapping out accessories in every corner is a full proof formula to beckon the festival ;).  It really gets busy during diwali so instead of taking time out for a blog post with a busy schedule of Diwali, I had decided to share all the Diwali posts on the social feeds of Facebook & Instagram only last year. However, before I k ..read more

When a business is powered through reflecting love and passion of Indian handicrafts that we all evolve in....brands like Crafts N Chisel is borned. With roots in India and wings in USA, Crafts N Chisel will be your one stop shop for the next level up in decorating your home. Learning from the trend of globe, collecting with an appreciation for the unusual and gathering from the diverse sources - Crafts N Chisel will help you bring the much-needed aesthetic stroke to your home via their extensive range of ..read more

The world is being challenged with fear, frustration and anxiety with the sudden pangs of social withdrawal. As we face the unexpected circumstance during this pandemic, our life feels chaotic and seems it will take an eternity to see the end.   During these difficult times, it's very important for us to recharge and focus our energy on other positive things. Channeling all our energy on creativity is the best upside of our quarantine – since we have both - time and incentive to knock out some of those projects that we may have put off. While doing so, we will k ..read more

Part 1 purely moved you, part 2 raised your spirit but part 3 will feed all your senses literally and laterally. Welcome back, with PART –3 of Murthy family’s heart of the home....kitchen. If in case you missed part one and part two, you may head here and here to tour this envy-inducing, richly layered home, where every corner is exquisitely adorned. Mind you, just like the rest of the home, their kitchen is also a high style status. And since, there is lots to bite and chew so...stay a while.   Design guts often leads to interior glory but her Kitchen is the epitome of her design sensibilit ..read more

The month of February takes us just that little bit further into the year, while still retaining the essential freshness of new beginnings. That being said about beginnings, bringing you a brand-new home tour to kick start this year at the blogging front.   With color and creativity at every turn, this home is a purposeful reflection of what the home owners truly love and how they live. Seeking balance between beauty, art and functionality with a touch of quirk this home tour will definitely strike a chord with you all. So, to make it up to you all for this admittedly long overdue home tou ..read more

As I write this, I am sitting in the late afternoon sun gleaming on the gazebo on our deck. Sun’s rays are warming my face as the crooning of birds in the surrounding ravine and the gentle occasional breeze are accompanying me. It’s a cherished moment of calm that is making me feel that I am in heaven literally and literary. The only side effect of summer is, I catch myself smiling more and feeling increasingly carefree during the longer days of the season.   Summer is at the very heart of any Canadian, just because we have only handful weekends to enjoy summer here in Toronto. And to make th ..read more