New comfort range of sofa beds from LifeStyles

Lifestyles Home Store recently unveiled its new comfort range of sofa beds, a collection of stylish furniture pieces that transform from chic comfortable sofas by day, to plush opulent beds by night. 

French Fancies at Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo

The Dining Room takes on a French twist from the 8th to the 28th of August where one of the world’s most prestigious culinary cuisines waits to be explored. 

An Air hostess' Diary: Jakarta

There are so many things in life that we humans are afraid of. Some are scared of supernatural creatures, lions, bears, dogs and even spiders or lizards. There are some people who’d scream their guts out at the sight of a harmless butterfly.

Refreshingly easy lemon squares

I guess all deserts do not have to contain chocolate or be wibbly wobbly in the form of Jelly, for the other day at a friend’s ‘high tea’ my children single handedly demolished a whole plate of lemon squares.

Cantaloupe Aqua featured in UK’s Sunday Times Top 50 Unbelievable Hotels Under £100

Cantaloupe Aqua, a Private Hotel and Beach Club was recently featured in the UK’s Sunday Times Travel Magazine as one of the top 50 ‘Unbelievable Hotels Under £100’. Named among some of the top hotels around the world, Cantaloupe Aqua was the only Sri Lankan hotel to make

Blooms Flower Shop

Surrounded by fresh flowers of all colours sits Dilshara , with a bright smile as she welcomes you to her second home, her flower shop, Blooms.

Homemade Taffy

With the kids at home these holidays, the days might seem long and hard trying to keep them constantly amused. Why not make them a bit sweeter by getting all involved in making my homemade deliciously enticing taffy.

WHAT'S COOKING - A Housewife's Diary

 Tips on cooking, health and more.

An Air hostess' Diary: Kuala Lumpur

Sports and Politics are two conversations you should never get into when up in air. After a couple of drinks politics becomes less democratic and great sportsman ship fades away.

Breeze Bar gets fresh twist with new Oriental Tapas Menu

Colombo’s favourite atmospheric watering hole, the Breeze Bar at Cinnamon Grand recently stepped up the ante with a whole new look and a cosmopolitan Tapas menu guaranteed to take the city by storm.

Eclectic, Esoteric, Energetic and Edgy Chaaya Tranz

The Souq – Explore the Arabian experience

The Souq, Colombo's newest lifestyle store, located besides the former Villasitha Nivasa with access from both Maya Avenue and Havelock Road, is placed strategically for the convenience of shopping enthusiasts from Colombo and the suburbs.

New menu at Burger Blast

Exciting new dishes take centre stage at Burger Blast to provide a different dining experience for their valued customers. While new items have been added to the menu, most of the dishes on the old menu have been tweaked here and there for a change.

The Bay Leaf celebrates its 7th Anniversary Aug 1-3 with special offers

The Bay Leaf restaurant –Colombo’s finest Italian restaurant- is celebrating 7 years of serving authentic Italian food and offering a unique ambiance for dining, set in a grand Colonial mansion.

Home Hints: Titus Store

Titus Stores has been a leading retailer of gifts, houseware, and kitchenware since 1924. The store specializes in an exclusive range of crystal glass from Italy and France, which adds a touch of class to a home, be it for your own use if you enjoy living luxuriously, or if you enjoy giving the gift of luxury to others--as

Iftar at the Taj Samudra

Enjoy sincere hospitality and traditional Arabic flavours at the Latitude during this holy month of Ramadan.

Slurp..Slurp….Slurpee Surprise!

Slurpee’s are a popular ice-based flavored drink which is popular in the United States, Australia and Canada. With over 25 different flavors in existence they are indeed a refreshing beverage for all to be enjoyed. Wilting in the unrelenting heat, I am always looking for ways to keep the family cool and hydrated and a little b

An Air hostess' Diary: New York

Air travel can be an ordeal for some, especially those who travel in economy class; cost effective, yet congested with the added value of the stinky feet of the neighbour.

Summer Camp Lodge 2012 at Cinnamon Lodge Habarana

What do young travellers, animal and nature lovers and explorers have in common? They can all find a summer camp to suit their interests at Cinnamon Lodge Habarana at Summer Camp Lodge 2012.

Recipe:Ice-Cream Jello

No the summer heat has not got to me. It does exist and its DELICIOUS. This is a fun, cooling and refreshing treat to be enjoyed by the whole family.

Adopt a Dog in Sri Lanka: Feeding program for stray doggies

Apart from the sterilization programs and adopting process, the ADSL Team conducts dog feeding programs to help feed the starving doggie population in as many areas as possible.

Eye catching cement sculptures at Kalaya Designer Home Store

Home Hints found a selection of eye catching cement sculptures for your home and garden at Kalaya Designer Home Store

Discovery International provides protection all year round

Discovery international which started as a small company in 1996 has managed to hedge its way into a unique market for awnings, canopies and tent, by continuously maintaining high standards.

Purge Your Pantry

Feel like your pantry needs an overhaul? Here’s how you can get it done in a jiffy.

Navayuga (Colombo’s Cooking)

Housed in a quaint surrounding, Colombo’s newest Indian restaurant is definitely something worth boasting about. The restaurant, which goes by the name Navayuga, has been up and running for a few months now. 

Biryani Galore!!!

Navratna at the plush Taj Samudra, Colombo bringing you the most authentic Indian cuisine incomparable to any other for many years, is delighted to bring to you a ‘Biryani Fest’ this July.

Adult dogs in need of homes!

Manifestation of luck

There are many buildings and homes which do not comply with the tenets of Vaastu and Feng Shui, yet the occupants seem to be doing well living in such buildings. Does this mean that the science of Vaastu and Fengshui has an impact selectively on the occupants?

An Air hostess' Diary: London

The land of the queen has changed a lot in the past few decades. Despite the recent royal weddings, and daily rituals of changing the guards outside  Buckingham palace, now when I fly often to London what pops up in mind is the old ITV comedy Mind Your Language.

Sunday lunch at Lemon

“Delicious” was the verdict of Mano Chanmugam and the other clientele, who were entertained to a Sunday “kahabath” lunch at Lemon. One always longs for tasty rice and curry away from home, especially on a Sunday, and Mano’s expectations were met when Koluu has dished out a delicious s