the maharani’s box

the musings of a quest

adorn me with jewels February 27, 2007

Filed under: fashion — ekrani @ 5:41 am

indian jewelry is spectacular.  no sari is complete without an adjoining necklace.  and a plain outfit can be easily dressed up with some bangles or earrings. just delightful. enjoy!

 

Valentine’s Day – more than a bunch of flowers February 15, 2007

Filed under: Quotes — ekrani @ 3:29 am

“The course of true love never did run smooth.” –From A Midsummer Night’s Dream (I, i, 134)

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“Love is the only reality and it is not a mere sentiment. It is the ultimate truth that lies at the heart of creation.” — Tagore

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“There is much suffering in the world – physical, material, mental. The suffering of some can be blamed on the greed of others. The material and physical suffering is suffering from hunger, from homelessness, from all kinds of diseases. But the greatest suffering is being lonely, feeling unloved, having no one. I have come more and more to realize that it is being unwanted that is the worst disease that any human being can ever experience.” –Mother Teresa

 

Passport to Morocco February 5, 2007

Filed under: books, culture, decor, travel — ekrani @ 2:37 am

 

So… i seem to be obsessed with all things Moroccan.  I read a great novel that was based in Morocco and Spain and have come across some beautiful moroccan items in the past few weeks that have made me ooh and aah.  Can’t wait until i can visit…