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Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Monday, July 27, 2009
Shopaholic's Diary
Today I rediscovered the hidden treasures and earthly delights of good, ole, under-rated MG Road. I definitely spent more money here on one long expedition than I have in any mall or superstore.
First, I found parking immediately. Maybe because it was the unearthly hour of 3pm. Most of Main Street was still shut. That was a damper. I mean, people STILL take off for their siesta??? Apparently Pune hasnt changed all that much!!!
First stop, CT Pundole. ( actually that's coz I was parked just besides their store)and 'hello' to Robin's class mate Hormaz Pundole. Then Half an hour perusing dress watches for my hubby-t-be. I wanted to give him something special, and he's not a jewellery person. Found what I liked within 5 minutes, but did a full chukker to make sure it was 'the one'. Take a peek on D day!!
Fell in love with an exquisite Balmain ladies dress watch but desisted. Control, control, I'm very proud of myself.
Next stop, kolsa Galli. Was actually headed to somewhere on Centre Street, near Mulchand Sweets ( also Robin's classmate and by far the best mithaiwala in town: his ras malai is to DIE for) and Kalidas Gandhi, but stopped opposite my favourite bakery, Persian for a whiff of freah broon and scrummy jam tarts. There stands a little hole in the wall, Lupesh Cloth Centre. My vote goes for it being rechristened "Alladin's cave!!"
Two hours later, and after numerous calls to Rob to get there with the cash ( he had this weird idea that Kolsa Galli accepts plastic, which they don't) I stagger out having purchased a dozen gorgeous saris in a rainbow of colours for all the maids and wives of assistants. There's a deep magenta nav-vari for Susheela bai from #40 Sopan Baug, a bright orange with an exquisite royal rani pink pallu for amma. Carmeline gets deep purple with a haldi coloured pallu. Kumar's new bride get's a pretty pink and purple ( ok, so Im a pink and purple sari person and I have 3 myself). Rust for Sameer's wife. Greens and salmons for the other maids. All in all, a very good haul, with petticoats and fall to match!! I haggle and plead and come away with a darn good deal!
I have also yapped with Sonalie and accomplished much with her on the phone. Who says we cant mulit-task??
I crawl into Persian and regain my energy with a flaky chicken patty from Persian and some pizza base for Alekhya.
I wander back to Pundole, collect the gift, and wave Rob and FIL on their way to buy more booze for the wedding.
I stride towards the mecca of homeware, hans metals and am greeted fondly.The kadhai cannot be repaired. I buy a hardy tawa that the maids wont be able to scrub the teflon coating off. Some steel utensils, a new kadhai on their exchange offer, and wonder of wonders, finally... the perfect flatware. I have been looking for a good set of tableware for over a year, and I finally found a solid german set. AH!!!! What joy!!
I lug the very heavy bag next door to the affable Pradeep at Gulab jewellers and am joined by Rob & his dad. We settle on our wedding bands. K.I.S.S.
Back to the car, depositing more heavy goods onto the seat. The gym bag glares at me and I swear I will rush and get my booty on that circuit.
I call Leila who says she will come in 15 mintues and help me with the upholstery ( I have been desperately trying to get her for the last month or so for this). So I meander down Main street and find:
cotton dresses for nana, from two very frail, sweet old men who spoke in kutchi ( not knowing it's my father's tongue) and they promise to cut the cottons to size and stitich them for me all by tomorrow. They are disappointed I buy only 4.
Flex shoes has white faux leather school keds for Alekhya ( the canvas ones get soaked in the rain , plus we are polishing them all the time). I also peeked into Bata and Liberty but they didnt stock these. I get her white socks, ankle length.
At Dabholkar's I get her what she wants most: a transparent exam board. Yipee!!
I also find her a burberry patterned insulated lunch bag. And munch on a bar of snickers for some energy.
At Yemajee's I gaze at pretty sheer white curtains with girlie pink tulips embroiderd, but give them a pass.
Leila and Ali arrive and we scrounge through Indo- Foreign for new upholstery. I was right, she has exquisite taste and I shall now be 'elegant' instead of good, ole "bohemian". Think teal, taupe, bronze and sand.
We rush to Yemajee's for more fabric. And we're HORRIFIED to find we have FORGOTTEN Ali in Indo - Foreign!!!! ( It's the old case of I -thought-she-was-with-you) Leila dashes back and finds the sprite! Whew!!!!
Left alone, I find more lovely blues and order some more fromthese lovely samples they have. It's a bad, evil place. There s floors of pretty fabrics, in many colours and they have shimmery curtains, deep jacquards, jewel-hued bolts of glistening silks.
I am so happy they give me a huge discount without my even asking for it.
And now I am home and so happy and well- shopped I couldnt do this in a million years. ( I just did one WHOLE DAy with Sheetal....last week)
Tonight I shall dream of my elegant new living room.
Note to self: DO NOT FORGET TO TIE PIGGY UP WHEN I USE THE NEW SOFA COVERS AND CUSHIONS AS HE HAS RIPPED 1 DUVET, 1 BED SPREAD, 1 SHAGGY RUG AND 2 CUSHION COVERS IN THE LAST 3 WEEKS.
First, I found parking immediately. Maybe because it was the unearthly hour of 3pm. Most of Main Street was still shut. That was a damper. I mean, people STILL take off for their siesta??? Apparently Pune hasnt changed all that much!!!
First stop, CT Pundole. ( actually that's coz I was parked just besides their store)and 'hello' to Robin's class mate Hormaz Pundole. Then Half an hour perusing dress watches for my hubby-t-be. I wanted to give him something special, and he's not a jewellery person. Found what I liked within 5 minutes, but did a full chukker to make sure it was 'the one'. Take a peek on D day!!
Fell in love with an exquisite Balmain ladies dress watch but desisted. Control, control, I'm very proud of myself.
Next stop, kolsa Galli. Was actually headed to somewhere on Centre Street, near Mulchand Sweets ( also Robin's classmate and by far the best mithaiwala in town: his ras malai is to DIE for) and Kalidas Gandhi, but stopped opposite my favourite bakery, Persian for a whiff of freah broon and scrummy jam tarts. There stands a little hole in the wall, Lupesh Cloth Centre. My vote goes for it being rechristened "Alladin's cave!!"
Two hours later, and after numerous calls to Rob to get there with the cash ( he had this weird idea that Kolsa Galli accepts plastic, which they don't) I stagger out having purchased a dozen gorgeous saris in a rainbow of colours for all the maids and wives of assistants. There's a deep magenta nav-vari for Susheela bai from #40 Sopan Baug, a bright orange with an exquisite royal rani pink pallu for amma. Carmeline gets deep purple with a haldi coloured pallu. Kumar's new bride get's a pretty pink and purple ( ok, so Im a pink and purple sari person and I have 3 myself). Rust for Sameer's wife. Greens and salmons for the other maids. All in all, a very good haul, with petticoats and fall to match!! I haggle and plead and come away with a darn good deal!
I have also yapped with Sonalie and accomplished much with her on the phone. Who says we cant mulit-task??
I crawl into Persian and regain my energy with a flaky chicken patty from Persian and some pizza base for Alekhya.
I wander back to Pundole, collect the gift, and wave Rob and FIL on their way to buy more booze for the wedding.
I stride towards the mecca of homeware, hans metals and am greeted fondly.The kadhai cannot be repaired. I buy a hardy tawa that the maids wont be able to scrub the teflon coating off. Some steel utensils, a new kadhai on their exchange offer, and wonder of wonders, finally... the perfect flatware. I have been looking for a good set of tableware for over a year, and I finally found a solid german set. AH!!!! What joy!!
I lug the very heavy bag next door to the affable Pradeep at Gulab jewellers and am joined by Rob & his dad. We settle on our wedding bands. K.I.S.S.
Back to the car, depositing more heavy goods onto the seat. The gym bag glares at me and I swear I will rush and get my booty on that circuit.
I call Leila who says she will come in 15 mintues and help me with the upholstery ( I have been desperately trying to get her for the last month or so for this). So I meander down Main street and find:
cotton dresses for nana, from two very frail, sweet old men who spoke in kutchi ( not knowing it's my father's tongue) and they promise to cut the cottons to size and stitich them for me all by tomorrow. They are disappointed I buy only 4.
Flex shoes has white faux leather school keds for Alekhya ( the canvas ones get soaked in the rain , plus we are polishing them all the time). I also peeked into Bata and Liberty but they didnt stock these. I get her white socks, ankle length.
At Dabholkar's I get her what she wants most: a transparent exam board. Yipee!!
I also find her a burberry patterned insulated lunch bag. And munch on a bar of snickers for some energy.
At Yemajee's I gaze at pretty sheer white curtains with girlie pink tulips embroiderd, but give them a pass.
Leila and Ali arrive and we scrounge through Indo- Foreign for new upholstery. I was right, she has exquisite taste and I shall now be 'elegant' instead of good, ole "bohemian". Think teal, taupe, bronze and sand.
We rush to Yemajee's for more fabric. And we're HORRIFIED to find we have FORGOTTEN Ali in Indo - Foreign!!!! ( It's the old case of I -thought-she-was-with-you) Leila dashes back and finds the sprite! Whew!!!!
Left alone, I find more lovely blues and order some more fromthese lovely samples they have. It's a bad, evil place. There s floors of pretty fabrics, in many colours and they have shimmery curtains, deep jacquards, jewel-hued bolts of glistening silks.
I am so happy they give me a huge discount without my even asking for it.
And now I am home and so happy and well- shopped I couldnt do this in a million years. ( I just did one WHOLE DAy with Sheetal....last week)
Tonight I shall dream of my elegant new living room.
Note to self: DO NOT FORGET TO TIE PIGGY UP WHEN I USE THE NEW SOFA COVERS AND CUSHIONS AS HE HAS RIPPED 1 DUVET, 1 BED SPREAD, 1 SHAGGY RUG AND 2 CUSHION COVERS IN THE LAST 3 WEEKS.
FB Conversation with my madcap, soul-mate GFF Samia
Samia: Hey mail before tomorrow evening. Leaving Muscat tomorrow night. Call you once I get my plans fixed in Calicut. What happenend. Why the panic?
Samia:i just can't remember the spelling for this fucking word anymore.....that h word....i feel like a five year old struggling with big words......
Raadhika:have assigned big duty to you and need to confer before so you can say no if you want!! also need u to meet my aunt in bbay as i want to assign yu to her on the decor!!! :P say u will darlin!!!
Samia:yeah what big duty. as long as i don't have to marry robin or have illicit sex with some one to make your life easy, what big duty do you have in mind. Yeah, i'll meet your aunt. anything else. and no i will not be sharing my bed with anyone either!!!!! might make an exception on the sleeping or sex bit maybe...but i have to know who it is, what gender....specifically male on the sex bit, preferably six ft and above and more on the lanky side. no goras....but i might make an exception there also....
now can you stop with the fucking buildup and tell me what the fuck it is. supense....oh queen of hyperness makes me freak a bit....
and incase you haven't understood....yes. and no offense to robin. i'm a little off cradle snatching currently. LOLOLOL.
Radhika Dossai really want to post this converstaion on my blog: do you mind????
51 minutes ago:Samia Khan: no if it gets me advertising....which i need desperately and a fan club, which also i need desperately and a really amazing human being who can give me loads of things.......yes go ahead. i am pretty much unreserved.
Samia, I LOVE YOU!!!! So does Rob!!!!! truly, truly!!!
Samia:i just can't remember the spelling for this fucking word anymore.....that h word....i feel like a five year old struggling with big words......
Raadhika:have assigned big duty to you and need to confer before so you can say no if you want!! also need u to meet my aunt in bbay as i want to assign yu to her on the decor!!! :P say u will darlin!!!
Samia:yeah what big duty. as long as i don't have to marry robin or have illicit sex with some one to make your life easy, what big duty do you have in mind. Yeah, i'll meet your aunt. anything else. and no i will not be sharing my bed with anyone either!!!!! might make an exception on the sleeping or sex bit maybe...but i have to know who it is, what gender....specifically male on the sex bit, preferably six ft and above and more on the lanky side. no goras....but i might make an exception there also....
now can you stop with the fucking buildup and tell me what the fuck it is. supense....oh queen of hyperness makes me freak a bit....
and incase you haven't understood....yes. and no offense to robin. i'm a little off cradle snatching currently. LOLOLOL.
Radhika Dossai really want to post this converstaion on my blog: do you mind????
51 minutes ago:Samia Khan: no if it gets me advertising....which i need desperately and a fan club, which also i need desperately and a really amazing human being who can give me loads of things.......yes go ahead. i am pretty much unreserved.
Samia, I LOVE YOU!!!! So does Rob!!!!! truly, truly!!!
The 10 commandments of Shopping
What an absolutely manic monday!!!! But oh how I DO thrive under pressure!! I got sooo much done today, and so did Robin!Here goes...
Diary of a Shopaholic (of sorts) who is about to be married:
Rule #1: comfortable clothes and footwear essential for the expedition. Wear the hot pink wellies that lully gave you, and carry the crocs for lighter weather. Ah, not forgetting the acid green kolhapuris for a dry day!
Rule #2: phone a friend, and chat, and 'walk and talk'- what an idea, sirji!
Rule 3#: Car essentials: water, a snack, change for parking, a big brolly, lots of spare battery on the cell.
Rule #4: Have a friend join you. Before that, have the groom and FIL join you. Reeeally makes you want to throw away the visa!
Rule #5: Carry spare invitations so you are not stuck buying the groom a gift from his friend's store and having to evade the "whats-the-occasion-for -the-splurge' interrogation.
Rule #6: Make sure it's a wet, rainy day so you can spend more time browsing stuff.
Rule#7: Send the Mother on errands with her visa on her side of town, thereby saving on travel and time.
Rule #8: Delegate some more. Get BFF to get her mom to shop in Bombay!! And save more time and travel!
Rule#9: make a list and shop smart.
Rule#10: walk, walk, walk!!!And walk some more!
Diary of a Shopaholic (of sorts) who is about to be married:
Rule #1: comfortable clothes and footwear essential for the expedition. Wear the hot pink wellies that lully gave you, and carry the crocs for lighter weather. Ah, not forgetting the acid green kolhapuris for a dry day!
Rule #2: phone a friend, and chat, and 'walk and talk'- what an idea, sirji!
Rule 3#: Car essentials: water, a snack, change for parking, a big brolly, lots of spare battery on the cell.
Rule #4: Have a friend join you. Before that, have the groom and FIL join you. Reeeally makes you want to throw away the visa!
Rule #5: Carry spare invitations so you are not stuck buying the groom a gift from his friend's store and having to evade the "whats-the-occasion-for -the-splurge' interrogation.
Rule #6: Make sure it's a wet, rainy day so you can spend more time browsing stuff.
Rule#7: Send the Mother on errands with her visa on her side of town, thereby saving on travel and time.
Rule #8: Delegate some more. Get BFF to get her mom to shop in Bombay!! And save more time and travel!
Rule#9: make a list and shop smart.
Rule#10: walk, walk, walk!!!And walk some more!
Thursday, July 23, 2009
from ale
the recipe for happiness cake:1 wicked stepfather,1pepper hot chocolate mom , one smart-sophisticated-pipsqeak sugary alekhya. mix together with 4 furry dogs, 1 well-ripened greatgrandma. a dash of grandmother for spice. Garnish with 1 papa, 1 crazy cook. Mix well and toss with love. Watch as it rises in the oven. Ice well with cuddles and hugs.sprinkle with kisses and smiles.
It's raining
Here comes the rain!! And how! Water levels in Pune have risen to higher than total levels from last year. This after fears of a neaar draught. Phew!! At least we wont have to get a tanker for the wedding! And all our guests can bathe happily!
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