Bits from February

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The utrayana sun of February

my tulsi plant

Despite all the cold and mist and frequent showers , our tulsi is really producing- thanks to the younger branches  now producing  in full force.

My tulsi tea

recently ground multi grain flour

Mom in relaxed mood

Tradition: a birthday cake. My d-in-law turned 25 and I'm not sure how I feel about it.

 I always knew the day would come when I had to get another sofa, our 15-year-old plaid sofa(covers) was showing the wear and tear of two boisterousgirls. And plaid, what on earth was I thinking? Well, I actually bought the sofa all alone without anybodi's inscent in the house, so hadn’t yet experienced the whirlwind of their taste.

Yet, how could I choose another sofa, when my last choice, my Green Velvet Sofa had been so successful, both in my home and for me personally.

Clearly the choice of sofa was always going to be a tough one for me, with the pressure to get it right, to compliment what I already have and yet to look as good in my living room. So, I turned to a sofa choice I'd had before, a Khadi cloth cover, a cotton, but not a traditional one.

I will let you read on to see what you think of my choice....OK

xxoxox

My tea

I love my White teapot - so much so that we got one for my mother-in-law as a gift. It's easy to maintain white and clean and looks attractive sitting  on the Dinning.

 I love my tea with dry ginger and green cardamom

along with white i heart black tea pot too!

AND KNOW MY TEA

"After a cup of tea (two spoonfuls for each cup, and don't let it stand for more than three minutes), it says to the brain, 'Now rise, and show your strength. Be eloquent, and deep, and tender; see, with a clear eye, into Nature, and into life: spread your white wings of quivering thought, and soar, a god-like spirit, over the whirling world beneath you, up through long lanes of flaming stars to the gates of eternity!"

XOXO