Crystal Grandeur

A tree is a beautiful expression of Mother Earth's creativity. As a small girl I remember witnessing a mango tree being planted in our courtyard and see it grow from a small plant to a fruit bearing tree. Down memory lane, I possess some beautiful memories of me as a kid playing as under the shade of that tree - by tieing a rope to make a swing, climbing up the tree to pluck mangoes, falling from the branch and fracturing my arm ouch!!! & watching a lot of parrots visit for the ripe fruits - these are a few memories from the past. It's always a nice feeling to see a mango orchid or a mango tree which is full of mangoes, during the season. More so it is wonderful to see a mango tree close to your balcony, spreading its branches and it's also fun to pluck mangoes right from there, as I did this time, while a koel looked at me from another tree. The ripe mango fruit is very wholesome and nourishing - the stronger the smell sweeter the fruit. Each Mango like huma...

With coffee becoming the new fad, this refreshing anytime beverage wooes us in its many new avatars. A good cup of coffee can really work wonders if you are seeking relaxation after a hard days work or gearing up for the day. A true coffee lover would like to have his cuppa without milk but most Indians prefer it with a dash of milk and some cream on top. Coffee is based on its appeal to ones senses - Smell, Taste, Touch, and Sound. With so many varied ways of brewing coffee where every method leaves behind a unique taste, it is but natural for one to fall in love with this elixir of life. Compliment yourself by having your hot expresso, with baked sandwiches, hot chocolate brownies, donuts, or creamy cheese sandwiches - An awesome combination indeed. Being a avid coffee drinker myself, I m happy to present to you, my round table corner with Egyptian Motif Coffee mugs and a smoked glassware setting. Guests have enjoyed sipping the hot coffee from these beautiful mugs which I purcha...