No More Red. Drops of Green

Red, Pink, More Red, Red and Pink, Have you had enough! Now that Valentine's day is over and I think I've had my fill.

How about some lovely green to brighten up your day and get ourselves out of the red zone!

Stella and Dot Serenity Stone Drops

{Valentine 10} Candle in a Bottle

And now something a little different from the bollywood glitz and glamour!

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A simple candle in a bottle! Something rustic and charming for a quiet weekend at home with your sweetie. Instructions are at I love this blog

{Valentine 9} Yash Chopra Songs (v2000)

In 2000's  Yash Chopra movies were a little different, they diversified into action franchises and comedies but they still churned out a few romances ! YRF 2000- when the clothes were better, the hair less poufy , fewer trips to the Alps and the romance a little more subtle!

Tujh Mein Rab Dikhta Hai from Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi (2008) Shah Rukh Khan (Yup, still? Again?) and Anushka Sharma

Bol Na Halke Halke from Jhoom Barabar Jhoom ( 2007) Abhishek Bacchan and Preity Zinta! Desi Brits romancing in India! They changed it up!

Mere Haath Mein Tera Haath Ho from Fanaa (2006) Aamir Khan and Kajol! She looks stunning!

My Dil goes Mmmm from Salaam Namaste (2005) Saif Ali Khan and Preity Zinta. They are romancing in the middle of city? What? Where are the mountains? Also I love their house, I want that terrace/patio

Yeh Hum Kahaan Aa Gaye from Veer Zaara (2004) Shah Rukh Khan and Preity Zinta. Preity looks stunning in her desi avatar! Love her curls in this too. Classic YRF

Hum Tum from Hum Tum (2004). Saif Ali Khan and Rani Mukherjee. Cute and Modern. The transition away from the 90s romance is very apparent.

{Valentine 8} Barfi Heart

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Today I was thinking about my grandmum and wondering what she would like for Valentine's day this year! She loves mithai and it got me thinking that I might want to make some cute heart shaped Barfee for her.

I found this delicious Coconut and Mixed Nut Barfee recipe on Simply Foods

{Valentine 7} Yash Chopra Songs (v. 90s)

Nothing says romance to the Desi heart more than chiffon Sarees, swiss alps, and a Bollywood melody! Especially if they boast of big 90's hair !

You are welcome!

Hum Ko Hum Hi Se Chura Lo from Mohabbatein (2000). Shah Rukh Khan and Aishwarya Rai, before he was Don and she was the Bacchan Bahu

Dholna from Dil to Pagal Hai ( 1997) Shah Rukh Khan and Madhuri Dixit ( That is some big hair)

Tujhe Dekha To Yeh Jaana Sanam from Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995) Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol (The mother of all epic bollywood love songs)

Hoton Pe Bas from Yeh Dillagi (1994) Saif Ali Khan and Kajol (Loving the hair pouf )

Likha Hai from Darr ( 1993) Juhi Chawla and Sunny Deol  (Aren't you cold Juhi?)

Dil Ne Dil Se Kya Kaha (1993) Jackie Shroff and Juhi Chawla ( She is totally rocking Polygamous Compund hair! What? Why)

Kabhi Main Kahoon ( 1991) Anil Kapoor and Sridevi ( They were the it couple of their era)




Stay tuned for v.2000s coming soon!

{Valentine 6}Valentine's Day Banner

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I am in love with this simple Valentine's Day banner made by Rebecca Cooper from Simple as That. In fact, I'm planning on making this a permanent fixture on my headboard. 

Get instructions on Simple as That

{Valentine 5} Valentine Love Candles

I came across these cute little votive holders while thumbing through my latest issue of Better Homes and Gardens. (Loving their new DIY articles by the way). 

These would also be really cute as centerpieces for a spring wedding or just having them around during a nice long bath.

You can find instructions on the Better Homes and Garden website

Weekend Inspiration

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Here in the U.S this sunday is almost a religious holiday! Its the Super Bowl! I'll be celebrating this "Holiday" with my husband and toddler and some good friends, drinking beer and eating some delicious food. I don't particularly care for either team this year,so I'm not really as invested in the game on sunday. Really looking forward to the commercials though.

So for weekend inspiration this weekend, I am choosing these awesome high tops by Nike as designed by  Liberty of London. Perfect for a walk in the garden or to wear some nice skinny jeans while running errands. If I had these shoes, I'd wear them to go location scouting tomorrow.

{Valentine 4} Red Juicy Heart

How adorable are these bright red hearts made from cherry tomatoes! Anyone can make these for a cute valentine's day surprise. Learn how to make them here

Need more Valentines:

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{Valentine 3} Henna Heart Cookies

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Frosted Sugar cookies decorated with dots and swirls like a henna design. Such a fun way to bake and decorate valentine's day cookies with the kids

{Valentine 2} Marshmallow Conversation Heart

Home Made Marshmallow Conversation Hearts!

Take the classic conversation hearts one step further and make them personal. It also doesn't hurt that they are made of marshmellow!  Get the recipe and tutorial from A Farmgirl Dabbles

Genelia & Riteish Sangeet

Genelia D'Souza wore a Manish Malhotra creation for her Sangeet Ceremony. Both Ritesh and she look absolutely adorbz.

{Valentine 1} Confetti Kisses

Kiss Confetti from Martha Stewart

Instead of rose petals, why not shower your loved one with kisses. These are pre made but if you have the time and some colored tissue paper lying around the house, you can whip up a batch in no time. Especially if you use this paper punch from Amazon. 

Happy Kisses!