Cups of chai

Cups of chai

Coming from an Indian family, tea occurred three times a day. It starts with morning chai, around 9am, accompanied by a quick biscuit (sweet or semi-savory) and/or paratha, and the newspaper (which even in the year 2026, still arrives at the doorstep every morning). Morning...

A Santa Ynez farmhouse steals our heart

A Santa Ynez farmhouse steals our heart

There is nothing about this Santa Ynez farmhouse we don't love. Patterns, hues, textures, art, furniture... an artful mix that's ever-so-perfect. Joe Lucas of Harbinger dips his brush in magic yet again. We're so grateful to be part of this incredible project. (All images: ...

Diriyah :: Saudi's architectural gem

Diriyah :: Saudi's architectural gem

While visiting family in Oman, I decided to do a quick trip to Riyadh, Saudi to see for myself what the hype is all about (besides tourism chatter, my brother had also talked up Saudi).  First impressions, Riyadh is sprawling, like Houston. It's dusty (not like Houst...

KUFRI at the Crow Museum of Asian Art at UTD

KUFRI at the Crow Museum of Asian Art at UTD

It is with great honor and joy that we share with you our first museum installation at the Crow Museum of Asian Art at the University of Texas at Dallas.  Three things a...