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I often think about the events or tasks that might be basic and day to day or even special and occasional but can be taken to another level to give a real wow feel if done with an extra bit of help aka with the service of a professional. You know those things that we know how to do and do not usually want to spend on! Lol!! Today i am sharing 3 things that would be well worth spending that extra buck on.
- Professional cleaning- Alright we know how to dust and wash, might even have a maid to help but i am not talking about any random house help. I mean a professional who is well versed with domestic cleaning, works like a zen and leaves your house spic and span. I mean why not a professionally cleaned house stays clean longer and is much more hygienic. Whenever i have got my house cleaned by a professional i have had the wow factor living in for days that far surpasses the extra buck i spent.
- Wedding planning - It can be expensive and mostly people avoid the cost but weddings are full of stress, be it your own or a family members getting outside help only helps in letting one enjoy the special occasion. Should not be even said that a professionally planned wedding has a different shine and after all how many times one gets married so that extra cost is well worth.
- Professional photographer- Human beings are visual creatures and with the increased captivation of social media in our lives every moment seems like not lived if not captured in a photograph. Being a blogger with a social media following even more. Traditionally pictures were taken on special occasions like wedding, engagement, baby shower, birthday, anniversary, etc but now photo taking has become an unconscious activity, almost. For capturing moments and occasions we often use our phone but those random phone pictures more often than not get deleted after a few days as compared to a well composed well shot photo that can almost be a treasure and that is the reason I invested in a DSLR early on. Our DSLR works for my blog pictures as well as to take pictures of family functions and special occasions, having said that neither me nor anyone in my family is really professionally qualified. So we also lookout for economical and efficient photography services believing a well shot photo can almost be a treasure.
In the direction of getting professional services i would love to introduce you to Bidvine. It is a one stop online shop for all your service needs, from learning yoga to plumbing to cooking lessons to wedding planning to photographer to anything. Making hiring the services of local professionals easy peasy. I found the site very user friendly, just have to select the service you want, put a few details about your requirement and your area pin code. You receive a confirmation email from Bidvine with the number of days it will take to get response/ bids from local professionals. Once you start receiving the bids, review them and choose the best one. Done . Super simple. Through Bidvine its also become easy to get services done / gift services to family members. You are away and your parents sink is leaking, here comes Bidvine!!!! Gift a yoga class to your mom, etc,etc!!!
Have you ever employed a professional for any of the services above? Is there a service you think we wont usually but deserves to be taken care by a professional, please share in the comments.
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When to spend on the service of a professional
I often think about the events or tasks that might be basic and day to day or even special and occasional but can be taken to another level to give a real wow feel if done with an extra bit of help aka with the service of a professional. You know those things that we know how to do and do not usually want to spend on! Lol!! Today i am sharing 3 things that would be well worth spending that extra buck on.
- Professional cleaning- Alright we know how to dust and wash, might even have a maid to help but i am not talking about any random house help. I mean a professional who is well versed with domestic cleaning, works like a zen and leaves your house spic and span. I mean why not a professionally cleaned house stays clean longer and is much more hygienic. Whenever i have got my house cleaned by a professional i have had the wow factor living in for days that far surpasses the extra buck i spent.
- Wedding planning - It can be expensive and mostly people avoid the cost but weddings are full of stress, be it your own or a family members getting outside help only helps in letting one enjoy the special occasion. Should not be even said that a professionally planned wedding has a different shine and after all how many times one gets married so that extra cost is well worth.
- Professional photographer- Human beings are visual creatures and with the increased captivation of social media in our lives every moment seems like not lived if not captured in a photograph. Being a blogger with a social media following even more. Traditionally pictures were taken on special occasions like wedding, engagement, baby shower, birthday, anniversary, etc but now photo taking has become an unconscious activity, almost. For capturing moments and occasions we often use our phone but those random phone pictures more often than not get deleted after a few days as compared to a well composed well shot photo that can almost be a treasure and that is the reason I invested in a DSLR early on. Our DSLR works for my blog pictures as well as to take pictures of family functions and special occasions, having said that neither me nor anyone in my family is really professionally qualified. So we also lookout for economical and efficient photography services believing a well shot photo can almost be a treasure.
In the direction of getting professional services i would love to introduce you to Bidvine. It is a one stop online shop for all your service needs, from learning yoga to plumbing to cooking lessons to wedding planning to photographer to anything. Making hiring the services of local professionals easy peasy. I found the site very user friendly, just have to select the service you want, put a few details about your requirement and your area pin code. You receive a confirmation email from Bidvine with the number of days it will take to get response/ bids from local professionals. Once you start receiving the bids, review them and choose the best one. Done . Super simple. Through Bidvine its also become easy to get services done / gift services to family members. You are away and your parents sink is leaking, here comes Bidvine!!!! Gift a yoga class to your mom, etc,etc!!!
Have you ever employed a professional for any of the services above? Is there a service you think we wont usually but deserves to be taken care by a professional, please share in the comments.
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Everything runs in cycles, and the age of the pre-owned, rented and shared is back. Millennials are opting to buy pre-owned watches instead of the latest models. The new generations prefer to rent a tux rather than spend hundreds on a new one. And the first multi item rental shops are popping up.
But there are some items you should never buy pre-owned whether that is for hygiene or safety purposes, here are a few!
- Baby Crib
Baby cribs have been an item that has endured many recalls over the years whether it’s due to the crib being painted with paint containing lead or due to the risk of strangulation of the child. In 2011, the Consumer Product Safety Commission also banned the sale of drop-side cribs after several children died. All up-to-date information on recalls can be found at the CPSC.gov website. Check these before buying your child a NEW crib!
2. Car Seats
Many people do not know it, but car seats actually have a “shelf life” meaning they should only be used for so long before they are disposed of. Buying previously owned car seats can also be dangerous as it’s not known if the car seat was previously compromised or damaged. If you must buy used car seats do it from someone you personally know and trust.
3. Fine Jewelry/Watches
If you can’t authenticate the realness of it with 100% assurance you are probably wasting money. Spending money on something that “looks” real can land you in a lot of trouble. Even used these prices are not “cheap” and it’s a lot of money. There are a lot of fakes out there that look 100% real. Unless you have paperwork to authenticate your purchase, or you buy from a site like Chronoexpert who verify every one of the watches on their site, consider steering clear of used luxury items.
4. Baby Bottles
Buying used baby bottles allow any sort of previous viruses or bacteria from the previous child that used it to possibly get into your child’s mouth. Moreover, this can cause a serious illness to the child. Also, bottles sold before 2012 when BPA’s were found harmful and outlawed in the US may still contain them. New bottles are your best bet.
5. Mattresses
Mattresses may be one of the worst things you can buy used. When buying a used mattress then you are also buying all the owners previous bodily secretions and dead skin cells! While the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) can recommend signs to look for to find things like bed bugs no system of telling is foolproof. Point being your best bet is a new mattress.
6. Sheets/Pillows/Bedding
The same deal goes for sheets/pillows/bedding as did for mattresses. You are buying the previous owners bodily secretions and dead skin cells as well! It’s best to go new.
7. Used Pet Beds
Just like it’s not recommended to buy humans used bedding the same goes for your pet. The previous animal that used that bed is now passing its dead skin, fur, viruses, etc onto your lovely pet. Buy Fido a new bed, too!
8. Make-Up
Unless you want all of the bacteria and germs from someone else’s face spread onto yours, make-up is best bought brand new. Any germs or bacteria the previous owner had are lurking in that makeup. You are putting it all over your mouth and eyes and all over your face so avoid pre-owned make-up.
9. Hair/Makeup Brushes
If the person had a pink eye virus it may well be on their makeup brushes. If someone had lice it very well could be on their hairbrush. When it comes to brushes just buy new so you don’t risk getting what the previous owner may have had. You will spend more getting treatment than you saved.
10. Vacuum Cleaner
“But it’s still running just fine” Yeah! We’ve heard that argument before plenty of times. Chances are if the person is getting rid of the vacuum it’s not doing much vacuuming anymore. At that point, you are pushing a machine around your house just for a cardio workout. You’re not vacuuming much of anything. Plus, any bacteria, germs, or dust mites that got vacuumed up before will end up in your home! Check discount stores for better deals on new vacuums.
11. Shoes
It can be very tempting to buy second hand shoes at the charity of vintage store, but did you know that when you purchase someone’s used shoes you are also buying a shoe that conformed to someone else’s foot. That shoe is not likely to be very comfortable for you to wear unless you have the same foot shape. What are the chances of that? Slim to ZERO.
12. Worn Cookware
Buying slightly used heavy duty pots and pans are probably not harmful but buying well-used cookware with flaky surfaces and crusts on them may cause the chemicals in the coating on the pots or pans to leak into your food, and moreover, may contain potential carcinogens.
13. Small Appliances
These have become relatively inexpensive so buying new should be reasonable. You never know what will be wrong with a previous appliance you buy from someone else. The warranty has likely expired. If it breaks you will be out the money plus what you have to buy to replace it. Blenders, microwaves, toasters, just buy new.
14. Bike/Motorcycle Helmets
There is a very serious safety issue when it comes to helmets if it has been damaged or compromised then it will no longer protect you. See here for more info about how a bike helmet works.
15. Tires
Although the tire might pass the age old “penny test” it’s not a safe bet to buy used tires. If they were damaged like the sidewalls inside the tire you wouldn’t know it. If there’s a recall you won’t hear about it. Buy new tires.
I hope this post is helpful, please share in the comments any other item that you think should not be bought preowned.
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15 items you should never buy pre-owned
Everything runs in cycles, and the age of the pre-owned, rented and shared is back. Millennials are opting to buy pre-owned watches instead of the latest models. The new generations prefer to rent a tux rather than spend hundreds on a new one. And the first multi item rental shops are popping up.
But there are some items you should never buy pre-owned whether that is for hygiene or safety purposes, here are a few!
- Baby Crib
Baby cribs have been an item that has endured many recalls over the years whether it’s due to the crib being painted with paint containing lead or due to the risk of strangulation of the child. In 2011, the Consumer Product Safety Commission also banned the sale of drop-side cribs after several children died. All up-to-date information on recalls can be found at the CPSC.gov website. Check these before buying your child a NEW crib!
2. Car Seats
Many people do not know it, but car seats actually have a “shelf life” meaning they should only be used for so long before they are disposed of. Buying previously owned car seats can also be dangerous as it’s not known if the car seat was previously compromised or damaged. If you must buy used car seats do it from someone you personally know and trust.
3. Fine Jewelry/Watches
If you can’t authenticate the realness of it with 100% assurance you are probably wasting money. Spending money on something that “looks” real can land you in a lot of trouble. Even used these prices are not “cheap” and it’s a lot of money. There are a lot of fakes out there that look 100% real. Unless you have paperwork to authenticate your purchase, or you buy from a site like Chronoexpert who verify every one of the watches on their site, consider steering clear of used luxury items.
4. Baby Bottles
Buying used baby bottles allow any sort of previous viruses or bacteria from the previous child that used it to possibly get into your child’s mouth. Moreover, this can cause a serious illness to the child. Also, bottles sold before 2012 when BPA’s were found harmful and outlawed in the US may still contain them. New bottles are your best bet.
5. Mattresses
Mattresses may be one of the worst things you can buy used. When buying a used mattress then you are also buying all the owners previous bodily secretions and dead skin cells! While the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) can recommend signs to look for to find things like bed bugs no system of telling is foolproof. Point being your best bet is a new mattress.
6. Sheets/Pillows/Bedding
The same deal goes for sheets/pillows/bedding as did for mattresses. You are buying the previous owners bodily secretions and dead skin cells as well! It’s best to go new.
7. Used Pet Beds
Just like it’s not recommended to buy humans used bedding the same goes for your pet. The previous animal that used that bed is now passing its dead skin, fur, viruses, etc onto your lovely pet. Buy Fido a new bed, too!
8. Make-Up
Unless you want all of the bacteria and germs from someone else’s face spread onto yours, make-up is best bought brand new. Any germs or bacteria the previous owner had are lurking in that makeup. You are putting it all over your mouth and eyes and all over your face so avoid pre-owned make-up.
9. Hair/Makeup Brushes
If the person had a pink eye virus it may well be on their makeup brushes. If someone had lice it very well could be on their hairbrush. When it comes to brushes just buy new so you don’t risk getting what the previous owner may have had. You will spend more getting treatment than you saved.
10. Vacuum Cleaner
“But it’s still running just fine” Yeah! We’ve heard that argument before plenty of times. Chances are if the person is getting rid of the vacuum it’s not doing much vacuuming anymore. At that point, you are pushing a machine around your house just for a cardio workout. You’re not vacuuming much of anything. Plus, any bacteria, germs, or dust mites that got vacuumed up before will end up in your home! Check discount stores for better deals on new vacuums.
11. Shoes
It can be very tempting to buy second hand shoes at the charity of vintage store, but did you know that when you purchase someone’s used shoes you are also buying a shoe that conformed to someone else’s foot. That shoe is not likely to be very comfortable for you to wear unless you have the same foot shape. What are the chances of that? Slim to ZERO.
12. Worn Cookware
Buying slightly used heavy duty pots and pans are probably not harmful but buying well-used cookware with flaky surfaces and crusts on them may cause the chemicals in the coating on the pots or pans to leak into your food, and moreover, may contain potential carcinogens.
13. Small Appliances
These have become relatively inexpensive so buying new should be reasonable. You never know what will be wrong with a previous appliance you buy from someone else. The warranty has likely expired. If it breaks you will be out the money plus what you have to buy to replace it. Blenders, microwaves, toasters, just buy new.
14. Bike/Motorcycle Helmets
There is a very serious safety issue when it comes to helmets if it has been damaged or compromised then it will no longer protect you. See here for more info about how a bike helmet works.
15. Tires
Although the tire might pass the age old “penny test” it’s not a safe bet to buy used tires. If they were damaged like the sidewalls inside the tire you wouldn’t know it. If there’s a recall you won’t hear about it. Buy new tires.
I hope this post is helpful, please share in the comments any other item that you think should not be bought preowned.
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Rain mixed with heat can spell a disaster combination. Obviously the humidity is up the roof and humidity spells to chip chip and not that clean feeling. Precisely how i feel in Delhi from June end till September start. I am bit of a cleanliness freak to the point of not wanting to leave my house from the fear of not feeling clean when out, lol anyways the one product that always stays in my bag when out is a hand sanitizer.
I remember the first time i was introduced to hand sanitizer some decades back i almost dint believe it. As a child i could only think of having clean hands after washing with soap and water, it took me quite a few days to accept that their could be a revolutionary product to clean hands specially on the go.
Recently I came across the new range of sanitizers from trusted brand Himalaya. Five fun and fresh exciting flavours , Green Apple, Litchi, Orange, Strawberry and Lemon. Just the flavours that would refresh your senses and give that clean and fresh feel, all the citrus flavours do that right!!!!
The packaging is very practical a plastic transparent bottle with a easy to open lid and the size 50ml is perfect to keep in ur bag or even wallet and also perfect for travel.
Just like the original formula the new PureHands range is herbal and alcohol based, filled with the goodness of herbs like Coriander which has potent antimicrobial properties, Lime which is a natural bactericidal, Neem which is antibacterial, fungicidal and antiviral. Ingredients that safely keep viruses, bacteria and fungi at bay killing 99.9% of germs. The new flavours are priced at Rs. 80/-
Most of us usually sanitize our hands before eating but its also suggested to sanitize before or after one of these.
- after using public convenience services like toilet, transport, etc.
- before and after attending to a sick person.
- before touching infants or small children.
- after touching animals.
- coming from hospitals, doctors clinic, etc.
- any public surface.
- last but not the least always while traveling.
I would also say with the rainy season in Delhi and the various common viruses around this time
sanitizing hands even at home is important.
All the flavours smell delicious but my favourite is strawberry, lol no i dint eat it!!!
Is a hand sanitizer also your companion?
Thank you for stopping by, see you with my next.
Love
Chichi
A personal care must have
Rain mixed with heat can spell a disaster combination. Obviously the humidity is up the roof and humidity spells to chip chip and not that clean feeling. Precisely how i feel in Delhi from June end till September start. I am bit of a cleanliness freak to the point of not wanting to leave my house from the fear of not feeling clean when out, lol anyways the one product that always stays in my bag when out is a hand sanitizer.
I remember the first time i was introduced to hand sanitizer some decades back i almost dint believe it. As a child i could only think of having clean hands after washing with soap and water, it took me quite a few days to accept that their could be a revolutionary product to clean hands specially on the go.
Recently I came across the new range of sanitizers from trusted brand Himalaya. Five fun and fresh exciting flavours , Green Apple, Litchi, Orange, Strawberry and Lemon. Just the flavours that would refresh your senses and give that clean and fresh feel, all the citrus flavours do that right!!!!
The packaging is very practical a plastic transparent bottle with a easy to open lid and the size 50ml is perfect to keep in ur bag or even wallet and also perfect for travel.
Just like the original formula the new PureHands range is herbal and alcohol based, filled with the goodness of herbs like Coriander which has potent antimicrobial properties, Lime which is a natural bactericidal, Neem which is antibacterial, fungicidal and antiviral. Ingredients that safely keep viruses, bacteria and fungi at bay killing 99.9% of germs. The new flavours are priced at Rs. 80/-
Most of us usually sanitize our hands before eating but its also suggested to sanitize before or after one of these.
- after using public convenience services like toilet, transport, etc.
- before and after attending to a sick person.
- before touching infants or small children.
- after touching animals.
- coming from hospitals, doctors clinic, etc.
- any public surface.
- last but not the least always while traveling.
I would also say with the rainy season in Delhi and the various common viruses around this time
sanitizing hands even at home is important.
All the flavours smell delicious but my favourite is strawberry, lol no i dint eat it!!!
Is a hand sanitizer also your companion?
Thank you for stopping by, see you with my next.
Love
Chichi
Yoga comes from the sanskrit word ‘yuj’ which means to join, joining the inner self with the highest power. One of the biggest gifts of India to the world, the purpose of Yoga is to make the individual aware of his body and the surroundings so to help him lead a life that is not only free of diseases and ailments but also a joyful and enthusiastic one. Aiming at physical as well as mental and emotional fitness, its a true blessing to mankind. I used to practice yoga regularly till 2 years back but unfortunately and i should not make any excuses, its just my stupidity that i stopped. At that time i never paid heed to how it was helping me emotionally and mentally but now when i no more do yoga i realize and only regret!!!! Anyways its never too late and International yoga day was a great reminder to go back to this discipline that has got the whole world moving to it.
I had a great yoga session yesterday at Shangri-La new delhi with other bloggers that left me literally crave for yoga in my life so today i am sharing the benefits of yoga from my and my mom in laws (we practiced together) experience a reminder to us and i hope they can inspire you to practice it as well.
- The first was flexibility- After 15 days my mom in law could bend and touch her feet. Even though her weight had only slightly changed.
- Our postures improved significantly- the many asanas and poses discipline your posture.
- Skin glows as the toxins go out and you have inner peace, so you don't have to take care of ur skin from the outside and also less makeup, lol!
- We could concentrate better- Since you need concentration and focus to keep your balance for the poses so when you practice yoga you also practice concentration and focus.
- Happier- With inner peace comes happiness but for a quick fix the lotus pose always helped.
- Reaction and intuition- Yoga makes you be in the present and be more aware of it so you are more intuitive and you react to situations better and faster.
- And of course we were physically fitter and trimmer.
I really wish i could do a crazy yoga pose to post but after being off it for so long i can barely scrape through the poses. That said i really hope i will have a crazy pose for the next years international yoga day.
Thank you for stopping by! See you with my next.
Love
Chichi
The benefits of Yoga
Yoga comes from the sanskrit word ‘yuj’ which means to join, joining the inner self with the highest power. One of the biggest gifts of India to the world, the purpose of Yoga is to make the individual aware of his body and the surroundings so to help him lead a life that is not only free of diseases and ailments but also a joyful and enthusiastic one. Aiming at physical as well as mental and emotional fitness, its a true blessing to mankind. I used to practice yoga regularly till 2 years back but unfortunately and i should not make any excuses, its just my stupidity that i stopped. At that time i never paid heed to how it was helping me emotionally and mentally but now when i no more do yoga i realize and only regret!!!! Anyways its never too late and International yoga day was a great reminder to go back to this discipline that has got the whole world moving to it.
I had a great yoga session yesterday at Shangri-La new delhi with other bloggers that left me literally crave for yoga in my life so today i am sharing the benefits of yoga from my and my mom in laws (we practiced together) experience a reminder to us and i hope they can inspire you to practice it as well.
- The first was flexibility- After 15 days my mom in law could bend and touch her feet. Even though her weight had only slightly changed.
- Our postures improved significantly- the many asanas and poses discipline your posture.
- Skin glows as the toxins go out and you have inner peace, so you don't have to take care of ur skin from the outside and also less makeup, lol!
- We could concentrate better- Since you need concentration and focus to keep your balance for the poses so when you practice yoga you also practice concentration and focus.
- Happier- With inner peace comes happiness but for a quick fix the lotus pose always helped.
- Reaction and intuition- Yoga makes you be in the present and be more aware of it so you are more intuitive and you react to situations better and faster.
- And of course we were physically fitter and trimmer.
I really wish i could do a crazy yoga pose to post but after being off it for so long i can barely scrape through the poses. That said i really hope i will have a crazy pose for the next years international yoga day.
Thank you for stopping by! See you with my next.
Love
Chichi
Wedding is a dream, not only of the bride and groom but also of the families. Everything should be the most beautiful and go as smoothly. I remember when my sister was getting married 8 years back, the day the date was finalized my father started making list of things to do and allocating responsibilities. The first and the foremost thing he asked her was the kind of jewellery she would like. Even though she liked kundan and polki but she was very clear from the start that she wanted her bridal jewellery to be in pure gold. Marriage is pure and there is nothing as pure as gold that lasts not just a lifetime but a treasure to be passed to generations. It was also my grandmas choice for her for a totally different reason lol, according to her, i now think is the truth as well, it is easy to measure and calculate the price of gold as compared to kundan, polki or diamond for resale and gold has the minimum waste and depreciation, in other words its a better investment.
So gold was decided and where to buy was super easy as well, India’s most loved jeweller- Tanishq. My father said when it comes to his daughters wedding jewellery his priority is the quality and Tanishq can be trusted blindly. Tanishq uses 22kt gold and their karatmeter is the most accurate way to check the purity of gold and they offer 100% exchange value at current prices. Not just this if you take your gold for exchange to Tanishq they melt it in front of you and not take it inside or somewhere so there is full trust.
As mentioned in this post 2 girls in my family are getting married so we are looking for all things wedding and we recently went to the Tanishq store in South ext- 1 and were completely besotted by the new RIVAAH collection. Such great designs and the variety to suit any and every bride from all parts of India. Be it Punjabi/ Marathi/ Gujarati/ Bengali/ South or the others. I also specially loved that the pieces can be worked for the other pre and post wedding functions and even later on. For e.g the choker that i am wearing is good on its own and can be easily worn for cocktail with a dress and also very practical for wearing after the wedding and when paired with the long necklace it is perfect for the wedding day. So you do not dread the fact that you spend so much to buy jewellery that you only wear once. I also was in love with the earrings that come with the sets, it is my preferred jewellery to wear, you guys know how much i love them so i specially pay attention to the earrings before choosing a set and i have to say i really really loved the earrings. They can be worn on their own with any of the western clothes and will work really well for fusion looks. The staff at the store was very eager to help and all in all me and the girls were very happy with the collection, traditional but trendy certainly making gold fashionable and we can’t wait to bring our favs home.
Hope this post is helpful with the wedding prep. Thank you for stopping by, see you with my next.
Love
Chichi
Stunning wedding jewellery for every indian Bride- Rivaah by Tanishq
Wedding is a dream, not only of the bride and groom but also of the families. Everything should be the most beautiful and go as smoothly. I remember when my sister was getting married 8 years back, the day the date was finalized my father started making list of things to do and allocating responsibilities. The first and the foremost thing he asked her was the kind of jewellery she would like. Even though she liked kundan and polki but she was very clear from the start that she wanted her bridal jewellery to be in pure gold. Marriage is pure and there is nothing as pure as gold that lasts not just a lifetime but a treasure to be passed to generations. It was also my grandmas choice for her for a totally different reason lol, according to her, i now think is the truth as well, it is easy to measure and calculate the price of gold as compared to kundan, polki or diamond for resale and gold has the minimum waste and depreciation, in other words its a better investment.
So gold was decided and where to buy was super easy as well, India’s most loved jeweller- Tanishq. My father said when it comes to his daughters wedding jewellery his priority is the quality and Tanishq can be trusted blindly. Tanishq uses 22kt gold and their karatmeter is the most accurate way to check the purity of gold and they offer 100% exchange value at current prices. Not just this if you take your gold for exchange to Tanishq they melt it in front of you and not take it inside or somewhere so there is full trust.
As mentioned in this post 2 girls in my family are getting married so we are looking for all things wedding and we recently went to the Tanishq store in South ext- 1 and were completely besotted by the new RIVAAH collection. Such great designs and the variety to suit any and every bride from all parts of India. Be it Punjabi/ Marathi/ Gujarati/ Bengali/ South or the others. I also specially loved that the pieces can be worked for the other pre and post wedding functions and even later on. For e.g the choker that i am wearing is good on its own and can be easily worn for cocktail with a dress and also very practical for wearing after the wedding and when paired with the long necklace it is perfect for the wedding day. So you do not dread the fact that you spend so much to buy jewellery that you only wear once. I also was in love with the earrings that come with the sets, it is my preferred jewellery to wear, you guys know how much i love them so i specially pay attention to the earrings before choosing a set and i have to say i really really loved the earrings. They can be worn on their own with any of the western clothes and will work really well for fusion looks. The staff at the store was very eager to help and all in all me and the girls were very happy with the collection, traditional but trendy certainly making gold fashionable and we can’t wait to bring our favs home.
Hope this post is helpful with the wedding prep. Thank you for stopping by, see you with my next.
Love
Chichi
Marriage is fixed in heaven they say, I believe too. An event that paints the beauty of contrasts like none other. Beautiful memories created out of massive stress that lead to the day. Deciding the venue, budget, invitations, vendors, caterers, florists, ceremonial planning and execution to name a few stress points out of the mile long list of things to do.
Luckily now with the digital and cultural evolution there are number of wedding management platforms emerging and flourishing to turn the lifetime dream into unsurpassed moments. A great one is Cherished Memories, a Delhi based luxury lifestyle Management and events company creating seamless and soulful experiences for couples with their credible team of planners with brilliant managerial skills but with an ethnic approach. I believe, to make up to a spectacular nuptial affair it takes an expert who can painstakingly understand a couple’s uniqueness in terms of style, hope and vision and then make it reflect in the actual event and the team at Cherished Memories delivers just that.
With a management company in tow all your wedding stress is gone and you can focus on choosing ur trousseau or looking your best and above all the days leading to the beautiful day can be beautiful as well. I am also putting down a few points you must keep in mind when choosing a management company/ wedding planner
1. Browse over their online and offline profile. Pictures talk a lot and a digital profile will help you have a vibe whether to connect or not.
2. Read and research about the venues they have been associated with.
3. Do not skip the testimonials.
4. How well does your budget and expectations sync is entirely based on clarity of conversations. After all accommodation of your vision is what you are paying for!
5. Scan the catalogue of services they offer.
6. Transparency in monetization clauses and vendors’ dealings is a must.
7. How many other clients they would be working with while working with you?
8. Last moment shoutouts need to be cop up with immense flexibility and patience. Make sure they do not underestimate the power of a difficult family member.
9. It’s a team game! Ensure the team is familiar with you on a comfortable note.
10. ‘Plan B must be thought before Plan A’ such should be the resourcefulness.
Also check on what you can compromise on. Say he is great with creativity, guest management, reliability, resources but little unorganized or may be bit unpunctual.What now? So do not forget to discover the slice of compromise you can afford for yourself otherwise it may end you up with last moment stress. And once tested, shrug off all your tensions over his shoulder, trust him to bring alive what you have been dreaming ever since.
Are you getting married? Is someone in your family? I hope this post is helpful, thank you for stopping by, see you with my next.
Love
Chichi
How to choose your wedding planner
Marriage is fixed in heaven they say, I believe too. An event that paints the beauty of contrasts like none other. Beautiful memories created out of massive stress that lead to the day. Deciding the venue, budget, invitations, vendors, caterers, florists, ceremonial planning and execution to name a few stress points out of the mile long list of things to do.
Luckily now with the digital and cultural evolution there are number of wedding management platforms emerging and flourishing to turn the lifetime dream into unsurpassed moments. A great one is Cherished Memories, a Delhi based luxury lifestyle Management and events company creating seamless and soulful experiences for couples with their credible team of planners with brilliant managerial skills but with an ethnic approach. I believe, to make up to a spectacular nuptial affair it takes an expert who can painstakingly understand a couple’s uniqueness in terms of style, hope and vision and then make it reflect in the actual event and the team at Cherished Memories delivers just that.
With a management company in tow all your wedding stress is gone and you can focus on choosing ur trousseau or looking your best and above all the days leading to the beautiful day can be beautiful as well. I am also putting down a few points you must keep in mind when choosing a management company/ wedding planner
1. Browse over their online and offline profile. Pictures talk a lot and a digital profile will help you have a vibe whether to connect or not.
2. Read and research about the venues they have been associated with.
3. Do not skip the testimonials.
4. How well does your budget and expectations sync is entirely based on clarity of conversations. After all accommodation of your vision is what you are paying for!
5. Scan the catalogue of services they offer.
6. Transparency in monetization clauses and vendors’ dealings is a must.
7. How many other clients they would be working with while working with you?
8. Last moment shoutouts need to be cop up with immense flexibility and patience. Make sure they do not underestimate the power of a difficult family member.
9. It’s a team game! Ensure the team is familiar with you on a comfortable note.
10. ‘Plan B must be thought before Plan A’ such should be the resourcefulness.
Also check on what you can compromise on. Say he is great with creativity, guest management, reliability, resources but little unorganized or may be bit unpunctual.What now? So do not forget to discover the slice of compromise you can afford for yourself otherwise it may end you up with last moment stress. And once tested, shrug off all your tensions over his shoulder, trust him to bring alive what you have been dreaming ever since.
Are you getting married? Is someone in your family? I hope this post is helpful, thank you for stopping by, see you with my next.
Love
Chichi
Hey everyone
Boring days are well boring days and today i am sharing my top 7 ways to turn around a boring day
1. Try your hand at cooking that recipe you loved and saved on Pinterest or Instagram. Cooking is a great stress buster and mood changer, and if you are getting bored at home definitely give it a shot.
2. Instead of having ur tea/ coffee at home go to your favourite tea room or coffee shop doesn’t matter if you have company or no. Coffee shops/ tea rooms are great places to kill boredom and also chances are you might meet someone interesting to talk to.
3. The good old internet, internet is the biggest revolution of modern times and rightly so, be it gaining knowledge, keeping up to date with the world, to earn a living, staying connected with loved ones or discovering something new it is the do it all. Also, a great source of entertainment so if u r bored from routine you can watch some funny YouTube videos or a comedy on Netflix, try ur hands at the latest IT game app, in that direction I want to mention online casinos, yes you heard it right. You can play ur favourite casino games online and win real money now, obviously, you wouldn’t get the atmosphere but nonetheless enjoyable on a boring day.
4. Music has the ability to not just turn around a boring day but also the worst days, so play ur favourite tunes, bands, songs whatever and change boring to awesome.
5. Do a Diy - bored days are the best for diy and creativity for e.g the fringed hem jeans that you are seeing everywhere and loving, do it yourself- watch some diy video on YouTube, take your old denim, follow the steps and make your own fringed jeans.
6. If i am getting bored i clean some shelves or organize my closet, my boredom is gone as well as some good work is done. You can clean or organize anything even making your brain work to switch the interiors like changing the position of that table you feel is out of place, etc helps.
7. Last but not the least chat with ur favourite people or meet up with them. Chit chatting with my favourite people sipping on some tea is probably my favourite thing to do. 2 girls in my family are getting married this year and whenever I am getting bored I call them or if they are around I meet them to talk about the wedding and suddenly I am all pumped up and excited.
How do you turn around a boring day? Please share in the comments.
Thank you for stopping by! See you with my next.
Love
Chichi
Tips to turn around a boring day
Hey everyone
Boring days are well boring days and today i am sharing my top 7 ways to turn around a boring day
1. Try your hand at cooking that recipe you loved and saved on Pinterest or Instagram. Cooking is a great stress buster and mood changer, and if you are getting bored at home definitely give it a shot.
2. Instead of having ur tea/ coffee at home go to your favourite tea room or coffee shop doesn’t matter if you have company or no. Coffee shops/ tea rooms are great places to kill boredom and also chances are you might meet someone interesting to talk to.
3. The good old internet, internet is the biggest revolution of modern times and rightly so, be it gaining knowledge, keeping up to date with the world, to earn a living, staying connected with loved ones or discovering something new it is the do it all. Also, a great source of entertainment so if u r bored from routine you can watch some funny YouTube videos or a comedy on Netflix, try ur hands at the latest IT game app, in that direction I want to mention online casinos, yes you heard it right. You can play ur favourite casino games online and win real money now, obviously, you wouldn’t get the atmosphere but nonetheless enjoyable on a boring day.
4. Music has the ability to not just turn around a boring day but also the worst days, so play ur favourite tunes, bands, songs whatever and change boring to awesome.
5. Do a Diy - bored days are the best for diy and creativity for e.g the fringed hem jeans that you are seeing everywhere and loving, do it yourself- watch some diy video on YouTube, take your old denim, follow the steps and make your own fringed jeans.
6. If i am getting bored i clean some shelves or organize my closet, my boredom is gone as well as some good work is done. You can clean or organize anything even making your brain work to switch the interiors like changing the position of that table you feel is out of place, etc helps.
7. Last but not the least chat with ur favourite people or meet up with them. Chit chatting with my favourite people sipping on some tea is probably my favourite thing to do. 2 girls in my family are getting married this year and whenever I am getting bored I call them or if they are around I meet them to talk about the wedding and suddenly I am all pumped up and excited.
How do you turn around a boring day? Please share in the comments.
Thank you for stopping by! See you with my next.
Love
Chichi
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