Update: It’s International Day of Happiness today people; so here are some tips on how you can celebrate it today, and everyday of your life! I didn’t know this when I was choosing the cover image for my post – talk about happy coincidences (the second one this week) and signs from the universe! Happy Friday and a big hello to the weekend! Below are my top picks from around the web for this week; what have you been reading? Tips for better baking and kitchen must haves to make cooking a breeze! Once you have read these tips, make yourself some chocolate waffle ice cream sandwiches as a…
Hello everyone! Remember how I mentioned that I will soon publish my daily affirmations and gratitude journal, so I can stay grateful, positive and true to my word in 2015. I want to start my series of affirmation based posts with a prayer. This daily affirmation for gratitude is one of my favorites, and something which I try and remember everyday. I am not sure where I first read this, but it has become a bit of a habit over the past couple of years. One should never take anything for granted, and always be grateful for the blessings in their life! Daily Prayer of…
Hello everyone! Today I am writing about a personal experience on something very dear to all women – hair and hairstylists! The relationship between a woman and her hairstylist or beautician is extremely special and intimate. These are the people with whom we share our life experiences. They hear us pour our hearts out and pitch in with a kind word now and then, all the while working magic with their fingers. They have an amazing job at hand – to make people beautiful! And perhaps only people with a truly beautiful heart can rise up to this challenge. My hairstylist (Parvez) is one of those wonderful, gifted people who has…
Happy Friday and hello to the weekend everyone! This week, I am introducing a new feature on my Googlebun Friday posts. Starting today, I will end each of these with a quote which comes closest to describing how my week was! Here are my top picks from around the web for this week; what have you been reading? Here are 15 absolutely delicious Pie Recipes for your baking exploits this weekend. Or perhaps you can take a shot at this delightful Brown butter banana skillet cake with strawberries & pecans! Office politics can be a major cause of stress. Here are 7 cool tips to deal with…
How can you rock all the latest nail trends and still get away looking chic and not wannabe? Given how obsessed I am with nail paints, I have been dying to try the latest trend around Louboutin nails. So that is exactly what I did this weekend! Here is the easiest way to combine french, accent and Louboutin trends in your nail art. It is fairly easy to pull off – just do a normal french manicure like you would, and then proceed to paint the underneath of your nails a deep, maroon red. The play on black and red will really…
