Harvest Festival...

So Pongal the Harvest Festival is in full swing here and the roads are colorfully decorated with kolam patterns. 

Here is another one...

And another one... Happy Pongal, Folks!

One Step at a Time...

Saw this at the Oxford book store, a quaint little book store with a neat hangout place, where one can browse through some great looking coffee table books while sipping on cappuccino  or eating a delicious sandwich or just getting lost in an awesome piece of chocolate cake. (click on the picture for a larger view)

The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.
~ Lao Tzu

A poem on a plaque...

So I saw this memorial plaque at the St. George's Cathedral.... the little poem on it made me stop in my tracks. Click on the picture for a larger view.

You can find a chisel, I can find a stone. Folks will be reading these words long after we are gone...
~ George Strait (from his song Write This Down)

Fun Galore at Shoppers Stop

So this Shopper's Stop competition is going on and since this is where I do most of my shopping, I thought of checking out their online stuff. The main reason I prefer shopping at Shopper's Stop is because the music is incredibly good, this is the only place in Madras where I've listened to my kind of music. I wonder what music channel they are tuned into, I asked the cashier once and he had no idea. I've heard songs by Thomas Rhett, Eric Church and Luke Bryan. Today I heard Taylor Swift, Chris Young and Little Big Town while I was searching for some bed linen, needless to say shopping there is pure joy. I never thought their online collection would be quite eclectic too, anyway these are a few my favourite outfits.

I like navy blue clothes, they seem royal and elegant, like this pretty top. It would make a very pretty outfit for a casual day at work and then later to hang out with friends. Looks quite comfortable too. 

Oh, this is indeed stunning, check out that svelte cut of this blue kurta... it will make any wearer look good. I like the white block print on it, very ethnic and traditional with a little bit of fun thrown in.

This saree oozes elegance, and charm. The mustard colour contrasts well with the dark border, imparts a graceful look to the wearer. 

This peep toe shoe looks quite comfy and sturdy, can be worn with jeans for a rough day while battling all the elements of traffic to get to work on time.

This pretty ring, adds that extra zest to complete the look.  A little sparkle to make any outfit complete and this will definitely make a good conversation starter.
So that's my list, hope you all like it. I found these beautiful items on www.shoppersstop.com, you can check them out yourself and enjoy a nice time shopping online. 

Indian meets western decor...

Candle lights in Kolam patterns... so pretty right. Kolam is predominantly a south Indian tradition where rice and white stone powder is used to draw elaborate patterns in front of houses, as a sign of welcome and respect. 

Another picture of home...

Was home last weekend and it was great spending time with family and friends. This is the sight that greets you as the train crawls into my place early in the morning. Enlarge to get a bigger view, here's another picture of home posted long back.
Well, have a great weekend folks.

Sunday scene...

Scene in church after the Sunday evening mass... the soft flickering candle light depicting the hope and trust we have in Mother Mary.