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DIY Inspiration - Desi Gift idea!!
Wondering what to gift your friends and family this festive season? Do you want a touch of unconventional and personal to your gifts this year, instead of spreading cheer with the random and benumbed...
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Setting the Table for Thanksgiving!
Thanksgiving is all about gratitude. Today I am grateful for my family, my friends, my career and of course - Aalayam! Through this blog, I am grateful for the opportunity I have to partake in the...
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O Tannenbaum!
Is there anything more magical than walking through the door on a cold wintry night to the sparkling gleam of the tiny lights strung on a Christmas tree? The arduous task of trimming your tree with...
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Dessert table!
Hello, hello! We've been busy and hence the silence. We were invited to author for The Key Bunch ! Have you been to The Key Bunch yet? They've been around for a while and Sharon and Rekha have done a...
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Guest post and a holiday recipe - Panna cotta
And like I promised, we are back with a guest post and a holiday gift for our readers. That's right! Supriya and I feel blessed that so many of you chose to come back and read our posts regularly now...
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Joie de vivre for a Happy New Year!!
Straight from the sunny beaches of San Juan, Puerto Rico, I want to wish my Aalayam family a vibrant, adventurous and sensory New Year 2013!!Want to know why I am aspiring for the New Year to be full...
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Aalayam celebrates Sankranthi!
Sankranthi - The first Hindu festival of the year!After the festive jubilation of the holiday season and all the giddy excitement dies down, the New Year always begins with a lull and a sense of...
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My Favorite Andhra Delicacies!
Andhra Pradesh, India's fourth largest state, is located in the south eastern coast of India and is the leading producer of red chilies and rice. Not surprising that Andhra cuisine is heavily...
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Home Tour - Eclectic Splendor!
Remember our first home tour where we took you through the stunning Zen Den of Roopa and Abhi?Well, today we will take you on another charming home expedition!Hand painted candle holder stands tall in...
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Nature in Miniature - Bonsai
A gorgeous Bonsai can add visual drama in your living space..like it does in my living room!Dear Aalayam Family - I am privileged to present to you Bonsai, a wonderful accent to your living space and...
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Guest post - Global design
Supriya and I are heading over to Colours Dekor today. Colours Dekor is a blog by Patricia with contributions by Anpu and Rose. Here is what Patricia wrote about the blog "Colours Dekor is my space...
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An Island getaway!
Arch Rock, Mackinac Island. Pic by Uj“Now more than ever do I realize that I will never be content with a sedentary life, that I will always be haunted by thoughts of a sun-drenched elsewhere.” ―...
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Bharatanatyam – Spotlight and Artiste Feature
This Spotlight showcases Bharatanatyam - one of the oldest classical dance forms prevailing in India and celebrates the artiste who has brought home (yes – to the USA) this verdant art from, inspiring...
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Artiste Feature - A Home Tour and a rendezvous!
Dear Readers,If you are still reliving the traditional splendor of last week's post on Bharatanatyam, we are back, as promised with a sneak peek into Sridevi Jagannath's Home, and her artistic mind...
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Spotlight on Ikat and guest bedroom decor
So, did you enjoy reading Supriya's feature post on Bharatnatyam and touring Sridevi's home? I definitely did! Today, we will turn our attention from the grace and grandeur of Bharatanatyam and an...
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Spice Rack Remedies! A Case for Cardamom
Cardamom - the exotic spice reigns supreme in Indian cuisine. Photo Credits: Sripriya Murthy Photography (Facebook)I love having people over for dinner. When I was in business school, I would have my...
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Spring Picnic - Inspirations for an alfresco fete!
Bonjour dear readers! Aalayam is heading outdoors today.Spring is officially here. Bye-bye gloomy grey days and hello sunshine!Gorgeous blooms in full glory, photo credits: UjIt's time to re-invigorate...
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Celebrating Colors!!!
On the anvil of Spring, the Indian Festival of Colors - Holi, punctuates the festival landscape around the world with jubilant merrymaking! Aalayam thought it was only appropriate to honor this...
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