My Calendar for 2012

Hi people...for some unknown reason i have been very excited about the year 2012...(may be coz 12 is my birth no..haha;-))
So anyways i wanted to make it memorable  & that inspired me to make a calendar for my room!!and so i am sharing a few pics of it & hope you guys like it.

Its taken quite a lot of effort and time to make this calendar...but in the end it was worth it...hurrah!!!!!

     

My stay at Fatehgarh!!!!!!

Hello all...a while ago me & my family were visiting my home town,Udaipur...around the month of march..& we planned on exploring this place called 'Fatehgarh'.it is around 10km from town centre,situated atop the hill Sisarma.

Its spread over 25 acres of rugged hillock & surrounded by the Sajjangarh Wildlife Sanctuary.

One visit and we were so mesmerised by it that we decided on coming back for a two night stay)))

On the way.....

The best part was..when we reached there & gotta know our rooms had been upgraded to the presidential suite with a private swimming pool..wohoo!!

This place has its own unique charm..with mountains on either sides & it also overlooks the Lake Pichola from a distance

these mountains look all the more breath taking around the month of august...that's when the rains shower & cover them with diff  hues of green!  

Fatehgarh has a castle like exterior & a typical palace architecture..& gives an impression,like many other hotels in Udaipur,of being restored from a fort or palace..but it has actually been built from scratch!!

The landscaping & interiors are on par with the architecture...making it a visual delight!

We had a great time indulging in the spa too!!and at night we used to have the chef's special pasta...so yummy.

I met two vry vry adorable dogs there...the small one is a pug named pangy..haha!!& he was sooo naughty!!

So it was great trip & a good change as its a little away from the city.

One thing that i loved the most was the kind of mood this place gets you in,it has a vry calming effect on one.You can just sit around the pool & keep gazing at the mountains and greenery for hours together!!

It was simply surreal.

Does Knowloedge Overpower Faith?

As kids we would very easily believe what was told to us...be it about the Santa Claus,the tooth fairy...angels,fairy tales..anything!!

At that age we didn't have the understanding to question it & nor did we have enough facts to disagree...so we simply accepted what was being told.

Then as we start growing up & begin to have encounters with the outside world,we gain more and more knowledge...and start exploring the world on our own....& eventually perceive things through these experiences.

But as we take to this path...,which is also very essential for our growth,we somewhere loose out on our innocence & begin to have a more realistic approach to life.we analyse & question every aspect of it...making fairy tales just a happy childhood memory!!

It becomes a little difficult to have faith in miracles,as we face life & its realities..our minds don't allow us to believe in them very easily.


Therefore the way it is important to gain knowledge & become wiser with age,the same way it is also very important to keep the fire of faith burning,as only that can take us beyond knowledge!

Let knowledge guide your brain,but also listen to your heart,as only it can guide you to when it is about time for you to take the next big leap of faith!!

Never under power the strength of faith,since the stronger your faith is,the more eligible you become for all the beautiful miracles to happen in your life))!!!

Wedding Exhibition!!!!!

Hey people i visited this wedding exhibition yesterday & everything there was just sooo gorgeous...

The pastel shaded organza's,the delicate lacework,bold patchworks,the silk & the zardosi...everything was so exquisite & rich.

I personally love  fabrics that are semi opaque & fall with great ease and impart a refined & elegant look.

Indian wear has become so popular all over the world thanks to our designers who have taken designing to a whole new level...from the fabrics used to the drape of  their outfits..everything embodies a certain richness.Their impeccable styling especially in bridal wear makes them a dream for every girl to have!!

It was a lot of of fun trying out the immaculately designed pieces of jewellery...all so gorgeous.
I love costume jewellery too...especially ones made of crystals,faux oversized pearls,semi-precious & imitation stones.....so much variety to choose from!!

So all in all it was great fun...& i will follow up more on bridal wear soon!!

p.s :i was so tempted to buy most of them..haha!!

Trends that never Die!!!!!!!!!!

So no matter which era it is... a few things in your wardrobe will never disappoint you in looking your best!

1)Repeated a zillion times but having a denim with right the fit really does help.its usually not vry easy to find one that fits your body really well & also enhances your assets))!But don't give up keep trying coz its worth the effort!!
2)A classic monotone dress in dark colors like black or blue.this one too should fit real well.go a little conservative with the length...wear it in different styles depending on the occasion.
3)A pair of nude heels,could be peep toes,pumps,mary jones...they look good with almost antyhing you wear.. & a touch of feminity sure wont hurt!!

4)A well fitted shirt...any block color will do.
5)And off course a hobo bag that gives you enough space to carry all your essentials!!

6)Also a few accessories that are bold but girly))

So always have the basics in ur wardrobe..as they are real savers))!!
And also carry yourself with confidence & enjoy what you wear!!!!!

Yellow Yellow Turmeric

Howmuch ever said is less about the antiseptic,Turmeric.its known for ages for its healing properties.& trust me it always lives up to the word.
I am gonna be sharing a few ways of using this yellow powder for your beauty benefits.
In btwn if possible rather than using the normal turmeric(found in ur kitchen) u can purchase 'aami haldi' also a form of turmeric,but is more useful in cosmetic purposes.

1)add some turmeric with lemon juice,enough to cover your face & neck,keep it on for a while & wash it off.it will give you a good glow as turmeric helps in depigmentation & it also evens out skin tone.
2)turmeric is know to reduce acne.mix it with sandalwood powder & water in a bowl & apply this on face.it reduces the emergence of acne.
3)applying it to a cut or bruise will reduce the swelling,thanx to its healing properties.
4)for a body scrub,mix it with some gramflour & water and scrub it before a shower for a good glow.
5)mix a little turmeric with sugarcane juice & apply it on ur face,to fight with wrinkle problems,as it is said to banish wrinkles.

So discipline is the key & use it effeciently at least twice or thrice in a week to enjoy all its benefits.
p.s: u can also mix a liitle of it in ur sunscreen to match ur skintone!!

So happy tutmeric guys!!

Win BroWnie points by making these BROWNIES

So guys let's talk baking today!!I know it gets a bit tricky at times with the timings & temprature settings as each oven has it's own mind!!!
But nevertheless with a few trial & errors I have somewhat mastered this art...so I want to share it with you guys!

Baking is not tough at all but it sure needs you to understand a few things...firstly the workings of the electronic you are going to be using,secondly measuring the ingredients aptly & thirdly being able to judge the right consistency...which come naturally with experience!!

In between it's around five in the morning & I am sitting in my balcony in the cool breeze cuddling my little mushu...it feels almost perfect!!

So getting back let me tell you this is a very simple recipe & won't even take too long for you to make it

Chocolate Walnut Brownies
(makes 10)
Ingredients:

White butter 2/3cup
Brown sugar 1 1/2cups
Eggs 2
Vanilla essence 1tsp
Flour(maida) 1/2 cup
Cocoa 1/2 cup
Baking powder 1/4tsp
Walnuts(crushed roughly with a rolling pin) 3/4 cup

For topping:
Chocolate sauce 1/2 tsp per brownie
Walnuts(crushed roughly) 1/2 cup

Preparation:
1)Take a heavy deep pan & melt butter in it on low heat.gradually add brown sugar & keep mixing well with a wooden spoon for abt 2-3 mins till blended well.
2)Remove from fire & allow it to cool a bit,then add one egg & mix well with the wooden spoon & repeat with the second egg.add essence.
3)Sift flour,baking powder and cocoa together.then add the crushed walnuts & mix with hands.
4)Mix the above flour mixture gradually & gently to the butter-egg mixture with the wooden spoon.the consistency should be quite thick.
5)Grease a 7"-8" tin generously & transfer the cake mixture into it getting around an inch thick layer of it.sprinkle the walnuts mentioned in topping.
6)Pre heat the oven for around 15 to 20 mins & then start baking at 160"C for about 30 mins or till done.
7)Let it cool & then cut into neat pieces & remove with a flat spoon.
8)Once the pieces are cut slit then in between with a knife(around 3/4th) & spread chocolate sauce in between.
9)Bake them once again in the oven at the same temp for around 5 to 10 mins.

And vola you are done!!!!!!!
Serve them hot & you can accompany them with any ice cream of your choice or strawberries or anything
else you might enjoy them with!!
Hope you guys enjoy making them eating them & ya serving them too!!