Author: Gopi Krishna

I have so many winning suits for you today – it’s honestly thrilling. I’m always in search of better, more supportive and flattering swimsuits for those of us who don’t want to wear tiny triangles over our nipples. I know A LOT of y’all want the same thing – so I did THE RESEARCH. No amount of Easter ham will keep me from trying on 52 suits to find the best 17 (so many frogs were kissed). The innovation of swimsuits is getting REALLY good, with more and more compression suits that create a shape I like on myself and…

Karthigai Kozhukattai is a traditional sweet made in homes during the Karthigai festival. This recipe can be made by making soft balls of rice flour, shaping them like small lamps and cooking them in steam. With light salt and soft texture, it tastes simple and feels comfortable to eat. This is a basic recipe and doesn’t require a lot of ingredients. This Kozhukattai is special as it is first used as a lamp and later eaten. It gives both a festive and traditional feel during the occasion at home and you can make it every year as it brings the…

Bow Tie Pasta is a simple and spicy pasta dish made with vegetables and mild spices. You can make this recipe by cooking pasta and mixing it with onion and capsicum and tomato based sauce. It has a mild spicy flavor with the slight crunch of soft pasta and vegetables and gives a good balance. It is easy to make and it does not take much time to make it at home. This pasta is perfect for dinner or an evening meal when you want something filling. It is light but still satisfying and easy to prepare at home. I…

I love ‘Ask Me Anything’ because I really love to think, process, journal, and self-indulge. I’m always very curious about the people I follow so I chose the most personal questions I would want someone to answer.Do children work a lot on your farm? And how much area do you have?Here’s the deal – we love having these animals… in the dry months. They’re fun, sweet, make us laugh, popular with the neighbors and the kids will do their chores without much complaining. But from November to March, it’s challenging and less fun. It’s pitch dark both feeding times, so…

While the layout of the guest cottage bathroom is still up in the air (much to the dismay of my electrician and plumber) the overall vibe is clear and consistent. I really want it to be a medium-dark wood and a richer, more saturated color (maroon, red, blue, green, etc.) so having white plumbing fixtures will draw so much attention to you and really feel like high contrast. I’m not alone in wanting colorful plumbing fixtures, and I’m happy to say that every year more and more companies fill that void in the market. Caitlin wrote a great post about…

Mango Milkshake is a refreshing and delicious drink made by mixing mango with ice cream, sugar and milk. Mango milkshake is made using fresh mangoes and can be made in less than 15 minutes. Creamy, delicious and classic mango shake just like your favorite ice cream parlor. Recipes include step-by-step pictures and videos. Mango milkshake should not be missed every mango season due to its taste and ease of making at home. Mango shake is a favorite of kids and almost everyone who loves mango. This is a must try for all mango lovers. Rich, healthy and even vegetarian options…

Houston, we have the final bathroom layout. And although it’s not the same as the previous version, today’s post will feature not just the layout of the bathroom but also the plumbing fixtures we want (those that are green, blue, and don’t match). let me show you:)While we liked having two separate waterclosets (if you’re new here – one for the toilet, one for the urinal), it was a poor flow for people coming from the speakeasy to the bathroom. Putting them together and moving the sink closer to the door opens up the flow significantly.Plus, look how cute those…

Masala Puri is a delicious, spicy and tangy street style chat. Masala Puri tastes delicious when served hot. This Bangalore style street chat is very popular and perfect for cool evenings and rainy days. This Masala Puri tastes delicious when served hot. Recipe included with step-by-step pictures and videos. There’s always room to spare in chat, even when I’m full. I have tasted masala puri at many places but the one I like is street style. So I kept trying and this recipe has been my favorite for a few years now because my family loves this masala puri. Must…

Chocolate Shortbread Cookies are rich and buttery cookies with deep chocolate flavor and soft crunchy texture. You can make it by mixing cocoa powder, flour and butter into a simple dough, then rolling out and cutting into shapes and baking. It has a mild sweetness with a mild chocolate flavor which is well balanced and tastes good. These cookies are usually made in homes during festivals like Christmas and New Year. After cooking and cooling it becomes soft on the inside and slightly crisp on the edges making it very enjoyable. You can make this when you need a quick…

A few weeks ago, I wrote a post on furniture and decor that sounds expensive but is actually surprisingly affordable (all under $500). You all really liked it, so we thought we’d try it as a series and see how it goes. Affordable lighting comes first! Since lamps and light fixtures are almost a love language category of their own (at least for me), I wondered, what better kind of decor to start with? They’re the kind of pieces that aren’t a permanent decision, so you can’t change it easily, but that’s also super functional, acting like a piece of…