This will be my last instalment from India–until my next trip. And there will be another one because India has become that essential place that replenishes my soul. I know I’ve been writing so much about India whether it’s about packing, my adoration of Ganesh, fashion bloggers from India, or the outfits I wear travelingContinue reading India’s Beautiful People
Bali is still beautiful! Today’s roundup of pictures highlights the people and places of Bali. We had quite a drive to get to our idyllic villa on the northwestern part of the island, but once we arrived it was worth it. We passed by a triplet of lakes, through continuous busy village life, and upContinue reading Beautiful Bali: Part 2, People and Places
I’ve been noticing that lately I’ve been stacking my necklaces according to my needs of the day! Evil eyes or a Ganesh, the Virgin Mary or 100 wishes, as I get dressed I have a plethora of goodness invoking jewellery to choose from. Here’s the history behind some of my cherished baubles. 1 and 3.Continue reading Can’t Get Enough: Auspicious Jewellery
We’re almost outta here for our summer! This Friday morning the kids and I fly out, and then Kevin will follow next Thursday. We have a great summer planned ahead of us: time with family in Seattle, a road trip that will take us through Portland, the Oregon Coast, the Redwood National Forest, and SanContinue reading Sunsets in Stanley
With outfitting Gigi in a white dress for her First Holy Communion, it meant I had my eyes peeled for the perfect white dress each time I went out. It’s only predictable that I found one a sundress version for myself; I liked the bohemian flow to this one. Paired with my little brown bootiesContinue reading White Sundress
1. It’s true: 42 years ago today I was born! This is also what happened on February 21st, 1972. 2. I’m the oldest of five siblings: me, then Julie, Adrian, Mary, then Nicholas. 3. I can touch my nose with my tongue! 4. I’m a pisces plus a rat. 5. I’ve lived in 8 countries:Continue reading 42 Facts
Fall Heat Jewellery: Coral earrings (similar) // Turquoise Necklace (similar) // Coral Necklace (similar) // Ganesha pendant (many options here) // Layered crosses Fall in Hong Kong won’t arrive until it’s actually winter everywhere else in the Northern Hemisphere. It’s not that Hong Kong skips fall; we will get one. It’s just that while it’sContinue reading Fall Heat
I love jewelry! I always have. I remember forever coveting what my grandmother wore. She stacked, she arm partied, she wore it all. Sometimes, I like to do the same–just like Grandma Soogie did. I gild myself in gold. I love that jewelry tells a story. There are two on my left wrist. The watchContinue reading Gilded in Gold
Ganesh Ganpati will always remain my favorite Hindu festival. It’s a powerful time to praise the Hindu elephant god of protection. Ganpati Baapa Mooriya! (Come back again next year Lord Ganesha!)