Okay, we are calling this the Design Story of our Guest Bath. But this is to be shanghaied by our kid, who is mainly fascinated with Pink and Lilac hues. For now! Our initial predicament was creating a guest-friendly Bathroom in a Fuzzy Plush Pink Cotton Candy Gumball Squishy Blush SquishMallow Unicorn World. Meet Cement Tiles!

Jersey City Home

January 23, 2023

Design Story of our Jersey City Home: Master Bath Ch.3

Right here is our Master Bath Design Story! Very concise. It was, after all, a standard builder grade 5ft X 8ft bath, which we were determined to transform into our Ensuite spa space.

Jersey City Home

January 4, 2023

Design Story of our Jersey City Home: Powder Room Ch.2

Ta-Da! Peek into the tiny-teeniest room of our home, the beloved Powder room. Arent tiny things most precious? Yep, this was the most expensive area of our house since this is a new additional room and incurred all the Plumbing costs.

Jersey City Home

December 22, 2022

Design Story of our Jersey City Home: Kitchen ch.1

From the onset, we visualized a pristine, crisp, and minimal interior against a backdrop of exterior brick, cedar fences, and greens. We always hoped for White cabinetry on Grey Stone Tiles. We went with White Frameless Flat Slab/ Panel cabinetry for the Kitchen cabinetry.

Jersey City Home

December 22, 2022

Design Story of our Jersey City Home: Sneak Peek

Finally, I am back to posting in this Miradii Space! Admittedly, it has been a long time away. My last post was on our design project for my sister-in-law's Dermatology office-based clinic in Mumbai. And then, I just felt that if I needed the motivation to create more on Miradii, it would have to be another one on Design. So, I waited for something close to my heart to be done. And it is the time!

Dermatology Clinic Mumbai

May 30, 2022

Design Story of Reneé: A Dermatology Clinic in Mumbai

Admittedly, the dormancy is finally over! Indeed, this is an exceptionally close-to-my-heart post. Professionally working in the Healthcare architecture/Design industry, I have been waiting in latency to blog on our very own design and architecture project. Last year, when my sister-in-law determined to establish her own Dermatology office-based clinic practice for advanced skin and hair care, she approached Vikrant and me to create and design a clinic.

Art, Outdoor

December 20, 2021

On the Jersey City Waterfront: Water’s Soul

One latest spellbinding spot overlooking the Hudson waters is a new public space sculpture from Spanish artist and sculptor Jaume Plensa called "Water's Soul." A giant figurative young lady facing New York City casts a spell on the crowd asking for silence and hark on the profound sound of the flowing waters.

Serendipitous

November 27, 2021

This month in my camera: Holiday season 2021

What have you been up to this month? For us, as the holiday season kicked in, it was ever-changing settings, festivities, and emotions. Here is the month on my camera [mostly].

Outdoor

October 2, 2021

Before Summer Ends at The End: Montauk, NY

Just before we headed into the chilly weather, we headed to Montauk, NY. The easternmost tip of Long Island in East Hampton and New York state, Montauk, is called “The End.”

Architecture, Outdoor

August 16, 2021

In the Catskills: Hunter, NY & Kaaterskill Falls

The second part of our Weekend Getaway was hiking the Kaaterskill Falls and staying in Hunter, NY. We spent the previous day in Beacon, NY, staying at the Roundhouse Hotel. See the Blogpost here.

Architecture, Art, Outdoor

July 19, 2021

A Weekend Getaway from New York City: In Beacon, NY

We spent the first part of our Weekend Getaway in the Hudson Valley City of Beacon, NY. This beautiful town is set only a few hours from New York City, any art lover's paradise. In effect, a perfect place to get out of the daily rut and soak in some newness.

Architecture, Outdoor

June 30, 2021

Out & About in New York City: On Little Island

We were on Little Island recently ~ A new sculptural open park island floating in the Hudson River off Manhattan. One hundred thirty-two concrete piles supporting “tulips” in unique shapes arise out of the river, a spectacular undulating phenomenon for viewers from shore. This new cluster of tiny islands is a recent project designed by the London-based Heatherwick studio. I posted about the Vessel in this New Year’s post, which is another significant project designed by their studio in New York City.

Kids, Outdoor

May 24, 2021

Kid’s Birthday Party: Simple and Outdoor

Last weekend we planned a kid’s birthday party, simple and outdoors. Mira turned five at the end of April. Up until now, her birthday parties have been mostly indoors. But, this year, we waited for the weather to warm up a bit before inviting her school classmates to join in the celebrations.

Home & Interiors, Outdoor

May 10, 2021

Aromatic Herbs: Balcony Garden to Table

Last week, the weather warmed up, and we planted our aromatic herbs in our Balcony Planters. Our little garden in the city grows herbs and a few tomatoes. Of course, the expectation is set not too high here.

Products, Wardrobe

April 12, 2021

On a WristWatch: Cogs, Leather, and Glass

Today, I feel like writing on a wristwatch. It is a thing almost no one wears these days, yet it has been a notion inherent from my father. I remember his steely watch that he would wear every morning on his way out to work. A treasured piece that would tell him if it is the right time or not. Those were the days of No iPhone and Computer screens with a small digital time and date stamp to which you glued during work hours.

Architecture, Outdoor

March 22, 2021

Liberty State Park: Beneath Blue Skies and on Lush Grass

Liberty State Park in Jersey City, and, it is always splendid! On the other side of the Hudson River, this beautiful expanse on the waterfront provides gorgeous views of the NYC skyline and the Statue of Liberty.

Everyday, Home & Interiors, Products

March 7, 2021

Trash Can: Simple, Affordable & Easy-Looking

In the grand scheme of things, finding a befitting Trash Can for your space can feel like an all-conquering triumph. Even though a small conquest, it feels like an accomplishment. Then again, the nature of something being truly garbage, requiring orderly, simple, clean, and immaculate, is antithetical. So, here we are talking about Trash cans!

Kids

February 28, 2021

Kids’ Clothes & Shoes: Simple, Easy & Swanky

Think Kids' Clothes and Miniature Shiny pair of shoes, and there is nothing cuter. Most of us, including the least consumerist, will feel agony staying away from it. In fact, it is really hard not to be sentimental about teensy-weensy things. In this urge, I think there is a tendency to over-accumulate and stash.

Outdoor

February 15, 2021

A Snowy Day: Snowed In, Under, and Up

A Snowy Day: Just a Little Snow Report for January and February. We saw 3 Snow Storms in the New York region, and the White Snowy Wintry Wonderland is here. The skies had bestowed largess of snow. The fairytale begins, those first few hours are Magical. Snowflakes, melting upon your skin, in their playful swirl.

Food

February 2, 2021

Gulab Jamun Bundt Cake: A love affair with Sugar and Rose

Indeed, Gulab Jamun is one of the most loved sweet treats in India. Traditionally, tiny berry sized dough balls made from milk solids are fried and then soaked in Sugar syrup. But, of course, an ode to this ancient desert, a twist to the Bundt cake, is this Gulab Jamun Bundt Cake!

Home & Interiors, Products

January 19, 2021

Indoor Plants: A teeny-tiny bit of green inside

Really, I share a strange relationship with...umm...my Indoor Plants. Let me say it is stressful at times, but thriving at times. I wouldn't say I like too much of it, nor too little. Not to mention, if we maintain balance, keep going on water and sunshine, they and I will be evergreen. Ha! The point being, houseplants don't need to be sparse and tiny, but in a small apartment, they might want to be.

Everyday, Home & Interiors, Simple Green

January 10, 2021

Eco-Friendly Kitchen Products: Less-Waste & Easy-looking

It is a New Year, a fresh start! Should we talk about Eco-Friendly Kitchen Products? Yazz! Not to mention, doesn't 2021 call for more strategies, resolutions, or even an inspiring word of the year to keep us going. Well, different people deal with the new year in a multitude of ways. For me, one of the goals this year to remain cognizant of my purchasing choices. By and large, be it nesting, home utility, kids essentials, travel, or clothing!

Architecture, Outdoor

January 1, 2021

Holiday Lights NYC: Out and about in the City

The holiday time of the year in NYC feels like a fantasy land. The cold, wintry air and an electrified ambiance are companions for delectable energy. Twinkling string lights, shiny building facades, and shimmering market shops adorn the cityscape. We celebrated the holidays this year by taking a few strolls in the city. We stopped by the Bronx zoo Holiday Lights, Bryant Park Winter Village, and Hudson Yards.

Food

December 21, 2020

Orange Upside Down Cake: A Sweet Treat Ablaze!

It's December, and it calls for a cake. Not just any cake, but Orange Upside-Down cake. There is a wintry, snowy chill in the air, and the ground is snow-laden. Indoors, a sublime scene with fragrant eucalyptus twigs in a vase and bright red cranberries in a bowl. Amidst it, these sliced candied brightly colored oranges on a cake are to be beheld. Indeed, it makes for a delicious confection.

Art, Everyday

December 14, 2020

This year 2020: Handful of Snippets of our Daily Lives

This year 2020 and the abnormality of it! Mostly, should we say it has been Bizarre? Moreso, Exceptional, Unusual, Strange, Weird, and Unexpected? it is the first anniversary of COVID. But, there is the hope of a commonplace 2021. As a reflection on this past year, here are a few snips of our newly found daily lives—illustrations by Vikrant Dalvi.

Everyday, Home & Interiors, Products, Simple Green

December 6, 2020

Eco-Friendly and Gorgeous-Looking: Home Utility Design

Home Utility Design that is both Eco-Friendly as well good-looking is most significant and relevant, per diem. By all means, it impacts us commonplace, day after day. Yet, we find ourselves situating it behind closed closet doors. Only to anticipate, they will peek out for those cleaning hours. But, what if those hours extend into days or months or forever.

Kids, Products, Simple Green

November 29, 2020

Kids Toys: Selections, Tidying & Coping with Clutter

Kids Toys are one of the most happiness-inducing purchases of our home. We will try to curate, handpick, and order toys for our almost 5 years old. She is excited when the package arrives, and we ask her to close her eyes and put her hands out for a surprise. Oh, the pleasures! However, in a few minutes or an hour, the excitement is bygone. Well, short-lived perfect little engagements!

Home & Interiors, Products

November 21, 2020

Small Space Heaters: 12 Good-looking designs

Here I am ready to divulge my inklings on Small Space Heaters. Last week, just when the temperature dropped to a new low of the season, our PTAC unit from the living room started its cacophony. Pulsating, throbbing, and raucous hoo-ha. In consequence, we rummaged through offensive-looking space heaters for a makeshift.

Food

November 15, 2020

Diwali: Festival of Lights & Celebrations galore!

With its string of lights, Diwali is one of the grandest Hindu festivals. It signifies good over evil, light over darkness, and knowledge over ignorance. Isn’t this exactly our state of being, of our countries and our planet? While crisp wintry air is almost here, we are at a threshold. Not to mention, change is around us.

Art, Kids, Products

November 6, 2020

Kids’ Art Supplies: Top 12 Essentials and Storage

My closest school friend and I were a lot into drawing, painting, and artwork, beholding precious kids' art supplies. Our drawing teacher was, of course, our favorite! I remember holding on to 1 set of colors and brushes for a year and using all those paint tubes very sparingly. I guess the growing up years sowed the seeds of architecture and a profession related to arts.

Art, Kids, Simple Green

October 25, 2020

Halloween ~ Decorations for Small Apartment Corridors

Halloween is approaching upon us, and the warmth of Summer has left us. Sure, it brings to our mind jack-o-lanterns, cobwebs, and skeletons on city stoops and suburban front yards in sleepy towns. But then, here I let this small apartment brigade play another angle. So what if this Hallow’s evening is about remembering the dead, haunted places, horror stories, and lit candles in carved pumpkins.

Architecture, Art, Outdoor

October 14, 2020

Jersey City: Discover the Stunning Streetscape & Art Culture

As for me, Jersey City is where home is. Then again, I call it my own city, across the Hudson River from NYC. A few years ago, someone visiting New York city asked me why I like living in these tiny, cramped apartments. Despite the fact that it is not entirely comfortable for daily lives?

Simple Green, Wardrobe

October 5, 2020

Fall Outfits: Top 7 considerations before your purchase

Undoubtedly, haven't we seen Fall outfits everywhere? Even if it is 2020 and we are couped indoors, the earth's fragrance is upon us. And the air is so cold. Beneath Blue Skies and upon a canopy of ebony, umber, cider, spice, amber, scarlet, mahogany, crimson mixed in with juniper and sage leaves.

Food

October 2, 2020

Shrimp recipe: Deliciously yours under 30 mins

Before I share this Shrimp recipe, prepared in less than 30 minutes, let me admit something. I was a vegetarian for 23 years of my life. Even today, you will most of the time, you will find rice, rotis, veggies, and lentils on our dinner table. However, there are cravings when we like to include some chicken or fish on our plates.

Architecture, Art, Outdoor

September 26, 2020

Unveiling Robert Moses State Park: A Hidden NY Beach

If there is a quiet, little-known, and top of the list beach for me around NYC, then it has to be Robert Moses State Park on the western end of Fire Island!

Everyday, Products, Style, Wardrobe

September 17, 2020

Jewelry: Everyday, Simple & Minimalist

Personally, for me, jewelry is blissfulness. Furthermore, it intoxicates like the ever-elusive Shangri-La. There are only a few worldly possessions that delight you. And, indeed, this brings me joy! Ooh...my precious holdings!

Everyday, Food

September 15, 2020

Chai: Spiced Black Tea – A Hot Drink for the Soul

Okay, this may disappoint you, but I am not into many beverages and the types. That is to say, it really is not where my heart lies. In effect, I take in a few sips at the happy hour, and it suffices for the most part.

Architecture, Outdoor

September 6, 2020

One day trip from NYC area: Cold Spring, NY

Not only is it almost the end of summer, but also we have been cemented a significant part of the year indoors. Granted that, we were grateful to have at our disposal our Private Balcony for some Outdoor Greens.

Wardrobe

September 3, 2020

Working from Home Outfits: I can’t stop wearing!

What has your working from home outfits recently been? The past few months have considerably transformed our choices. Be it the shift in our wardrobe, the food we put on our dinner tables, the way kids learn and get entertained, or even how much work-life balance we can maintain.

Outdoor

September 2, 2020

Balcony: Little Bit Green for Small Apartment Living

During these warmer months of a year, I always fancied the idea of a balcony, terrace, or patio! Living in a one-bedroom city apartment, my family is snug as a bug in the rug.

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