Feb 10, 2021
February is the perfect month to display my love for my latest finds!
Recently, I bought a colorful Crepe Dosa Pan from In-Sattva. The quality is excellent and the customer service was above awesome. After my little tests that I did, I am glad to share that the team at In-Sattva does everything with their heart and truly has the customer’s needs in their mind. It is so nice to see a company going out of their way to take care of my things! I started as a customer a couple of months ago, and fast-forward to the present - I am writing a blog here!
Today marks a special day as writing my first official blog and also getting to celebrate my first Valentine’s Day in the lovely city of Miami! I’m definitely cherishing this time being closer to family and have some thoughts on how I will be celebrating connection and appreciation this month. I love to cook and being at home gives me plenty of time to try out new recipes. This Valentine’s Day, I’m thinking of creating an Indo-Chinese meal of Hakka noodles and Manchurian Cauliflower for my family and getting some of my hubby’s favorite dark chocolate for his sweet tooth. My husband and I have been so busy lately that it would be great to get to sit and watch a romantic Bollywood movie that we both love… played right after a candlelight dinner to create our own special day! I also think of some of my family who live farther away and how it’s been a while since I last saw my siblings and parents. Why not send them a little gift to show them that I care? Love has no boundaries or limitations. Valentine’s doesn’t need to be just for romantic partners… I believe in sharing the love of this season with everyone!
The Valentine’s season is very colorful with an emphasis on reds and pinks. I love the color red and its significance to Indian culture. It represents auspiciousness and is boldly displayed in weddings, temples, and many festivals. Pink happens to be my favorite color since childhood and if I had my way as a kid, I would have painted my entire room pink from ceiling to floor! (But now, I’m glad my parents didn’t let that happen!) As I think of what to buy for this holiday, I’m drawn to these colors and how they are connected to my roots.
This gorgeous red and gold tunic looks amazing for a variety of events. I can glam it up with some gold pieces or play with more color by adding some blue and red bangles for a more casual look. I love how it works perfectly for a little family event or can be dressed up for a future in-person Diwali party (fingers crossed). This is a gift to myself on Valentine’s!
This tunic for men has a beautiful intricate collar that I love. This piece can work equally well as a traditional outfit or more of a semi-casual look paired with jeans. The fabric is comfortable yet adds a special touch to any outfit. This is a perfect gift for my husband - I will wear my red and gold tunic and we will perfectly complement each other for our candlelight dinner date on Valentine’s day.
Another piece that has caught my eye is this cute and adorable backpack. I love boho print (maybe it’s the “Cali Girl” in me) and this little bag works great for my short trips to the farmers market or maybe a future road trip!
During the last month of winter the weather can be slightly unpredictable and having a scarf on can help to keep warm on a chilly night or can just spruce up an outfit! I love this piece for my niece living in New York. She is the epitome of a young fashionista and reminds me of my younger self, dressed up in pink and soaking up all the attention from those around her.
As I mentioned before, I love to cook for my loved ones and myself. It’s fun, creative, and so satisfying in the end. The Wonderchef Wok is a true kitchen statement piece in a bold red color. It heats up fast and clean up is a breeze… especially when time is of the essence! I look forward to so many delicious meals cooked in this beautiful wok. I have picked this as a gift for my parents living in Oregon. In-Sattva ships fast and that’s a big plus!
Many of us are at home in quarantine these days, but regardless of where you are, it’s easy to connect through video, phone calls, and sending thoughtful gifts. With the challenges we’ve experienced over the last year, it warms my heart to spread joy, love, and create memories this month. I know these unique gifts from In-Sattva will make me and my loved ones feel so special.
Hope you all have a wonderful Valentine’s day this year. I wish you all the joy and warmth from my heart to yours.
With love,
Lalitha K.