Simple pleasures

Summer is all about life's little pleasures.

I'm at my maternal home, soaking in the quiet respite from life. I'm still working on deadlines, but without other fires to put out, things are a little more civilised. The Son and I are catching up on our cuddles and sleep. And I'm revelling in my mother's cooking.

I stepped out of my comfort zone and had a pedicure with tangerine polish. Something like this...


We went on picnics and saw three tigers trying to cool off in the shade.

And read piles of books on our phones and in our hands until our eyes grew droopy and our heads were filled with skittering images and daydreams.



How's your summer going? What are you up to?

Fun shoes from India Circus

A quick note to tell you about these fun and colourful ballerinas spotted on India Circus. From flying elephants to rickshaws, these would look great with any casual ensemble. Take a look.

Image via India Circus

Emersonmade in India

I have long been a fan of Emersonmade. I love their quirky photos, elegant clothes and impeccable styling. These images are from a recent trip to India and I think she looks so gorgeous in these colours and fabrics. Great photography, too.

I like the idea of having henna on just the finger-tips rather than the whole hand.

A tux with a kurta (tunic) and skinny jeans. Looks great on her. Not sure if I’d be able to carry off the combination!

and some tunics from her new India collection

All images via Emersonmade. Love.