Lifestyle

The Girls' Bath

As we undertake renovations at The Smoogalow (endearingly named after Smoot & the third generation of Laal Bungalow homes), we look to the wome...

at home

Traditional India Bathroom Design

Step into a realm of opulence and grandeur as we explore the diverse styles of bathroom design in the enchanting land of India. From ancient times...

at home

the art of chai

I hesitate to even include a recipe as it would be entirely simplistic and would barely begin to do this justice. I don't want to tell you what to...

"A Nice Cup of Tea" Written By Mr. George Orwell

"A Nice Cup of Tea" is an essay by English author George Orwell, first published in the London Evening Standard on 12 January 1946.[1] It is a disc...

Paver

Handmade Terracotta Pavers

I love places like this. A true craftsman. This is this man's life's work. After searching obsessively for terracotta pavers and not being able t...

Culture

Mehndi // Henna, Then & Now - A Story of Ever-Evolving Tradition

Mehdni nights are a colorful, decadent event coupled with Sangeet (music and dancing). The celebration occurs alongside loved ones as they shower ...

Bazaar

You never know what you’ll find...

In the nooks and crannies of India's beautiful, endless bazaars. Wandering through India’s street bazaars is an experience unlike any other. A del...

Family

The Real Laal Bungalow aka "Laal Bunglo"

The Laal Bungalow is a real place. In our family, it is known affectionately as "laal bunglo". It is the name of our fathers' childhood home in Bar...

Farm to Table

When it's Mango Season at The Bungalow

Nothing tastes quite like summer like a bowl of freshly cut, perfectly ripe mangoes right from your backyard. Nothing. Afternoon thunderstorms. ...

Handmade Rugs

The Art of Handmade Rugs

Namaste and Welcome. If you have found your way here through the alleys and backroads of the limitless world that is the Internet, we know it is b...