Home decor hints

If you in the look out for in vogue home accessories look no further here is a selection of trendy homeware items available at Odel Home at Alexandra Place.

For the first time, researchers track manta rays with satellites

Dine like a Maharaja at the Cinnamon Lakeside

Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo is putting on a buffet of North Indian cuisine fit for a Maharaja.  Indulge in this North Indian Dinner Buffet infused with aromatic traditional spices.

Vesak Celebrations at Earl’s Regency

On 05^th May 2012 Earl’s Regency Celebrated Vesak in a grand scale, with full of lanterns all around. The approaching road across the bridge was also decorated by the hotel.

‘Taprobane Mixed Grill’

An exotic Mixed Grill known as the “Taprobane Mixed Grill” is on every Sundays @ 7.30pm onwards for you @ Harbour Room with added sensation of 70’s music with “Sam the Man”.

Urban Kitchen launches tantalizing new menu

Urban Kitchen, popular among patrons for its extensive menu, laid back ambience and exquisite food, has introduced its latest menu, bursting with delectable options that are sure to satisfy tastebuds, regardless of the type of cuisine one craves.

25 Years down memory lane with Sing for Your Supper at Hilton Colombo

Marking the celebrations for their 25th anniversary year, Hilton Colombo brings back the unforgettable competition, Sing for Your Supper to its hotel. The hotel’s rendition of the Karaoke Idol Competition is set to seek out the best talent and charisma onto their stage this year.

Bridgetine Drive & Mini Fair

Bridgetine Drive, the first ever Motor Rally organized by the Past Pupils Association of St. Bridget’s Convent, gets on the road on May 26, 2012. It is truly a fun event where Bridgetines and friends will try their skills at rally driving.

Beat the heat: Strawberry Watermelon Cooler

Beat the heat with this refreshing strawberry watermelon cooler

Boat Show Sri Lanka 2012

The Boat Show Sri Lanka 2012 is set to bring in new dimensions of Boating activity to the leisure and adventure hungry Lankan market by way of modern boating technologies, equipments and activities that are part and parcel of the boating industry worldwide.

Glass paperweight crafts

Learn how to make these beautiful glass paperweights at home.

Cookies with LOVE

With Mother’s Day around the corner, what better way to show your mum your thanks and appreciation by baking her a hot hot batch of chocolate loveliness in the form of these cookies filled with chocolate and …of course loads of love.

Flower Flip Flops

With mother’s day around the corner the race is on to get or make your mum the perfect Mother’s Day gift that shows her you love her truly!!!.

Feel good architecture

We step away from our homebound focus to feature an interview with Charted Architect Sheran Henry of Sheran Henry Associates and Project Architect Ruwanthi Nambuwasa, who discuss the design mantra behind the striking interior at the Triumph outlets.

Décor store of the week- Balta Rug Studio

This week we feature Balta Rug Studio, Sri Lanka’s largest carpet rug showroom, which is undoubtedly your one stop shop for all your carpeting needs.

City of Ice- Jerusalem’s first international Ice festival

Jerusalem hosted its first ever ice festival during March-April 2012, at the Old Train Station compound. This was extended until the month of May, due to popular demand.

Pet care one on one

Having pets in your home is like having children all over again! They need unconditional love, attention and care.  It is our job as owners to make sure that our home is a safe environment for our pets and it is  up to us to keep them healthy and happy, otherwise be ready for an expensive bill from your vet.

Sri Lankan elephant plays harmonica at U.S. zoo

Dutch Cheese Dinner with Tom Miesen at MLH

Amidst the splendor, mystique and romance that is synonymous to The Mount Lavinia Hotel, The Dutch Cheese Pairing Dinner was an iconic initiative that was held in April at MLH.

Harnessing nature's forces with Feng Shui

The Art and science of Feng Shui is all about harnessing the nature’s energy and channelizing it into our place of dwelling keeping in mind the directions, elements and time period changes. In other words it is the art of spacing, positioning, planning and orienting not just the structure but even the furnishings to offer greater support to the occ

Celebrate Mother’s Day at Hilton Colombo

Mother’s Day is celebrated all around the world on 13^th of May. Hilton Colombo too is getting ready to give that special person the best. Two of their outlets have been especially reserved for this occasion.

Barista Lavazza Opens New Cafe in Rajagiriya

Barista Lavazza is about more than just the best coffee in Sri Lanka. Rather, over the past 10 years of its operation in Sri Lanka, it has sought to create an intimate experience which blends the perfect coffee with efficient service and a friendly and relaxing environment. 

Marble love!

This week, we take a look at those colourful little spheres we all played with as children. Marbles!

Traditional treats at Lakpahana

Searching for the most delicious and freshly made traditional treats? Head over to Lakpahana and indulge, choosing from a variety of items such as stuffed veralu, coconut toffee, kalu dodol, cadju puhul, narang kavum and unduwel.

Adding soul to your walls with Wall Art

Kishani Kaluarachchi the Managing Director of Wall Art (Pvt) Ltd joins us this week to give a detailed description about the unique array of products on offer at the store.

Confessions of a foodholic: The Ravindi Walisinghe Edition

Sunday Brunch with Eshantha Pieris heading the Asia Pacific Jazz Ensemble at MLH

The popular Governors Jazz Sunday Brunch at MLH just got jazzier every last Sunday of the month. Sunday, 29^th April from 1100am to 3pm at the Terrace will be upbeat with The Asia Pacific Jazz ensemble, professionals performing in true spirit.

The Commons – Your cozy Hang out- Celebrates 7 successful years

The Commons – Coffee House celebrates 7 successful years serving you and as a special offer, a whopping 25% discount on the whole menu from May 2-4^th is presented for all to enjoy the great selection of food and beverages that Commons is popular for.

Food dictionary: falafel

Falafel: [feh-LAH-fehl] A Middle Eastern specialty consisting of small, deep-fried croquettes or balls made of highly spiced, ground chick peas.

Colombo Courtyard

Tucked away in a not-so-quiet corner of Alfred House Avenue, this new boutique hotel has the city talking. With its lush, modern interiors and wide-open spaces, Sunela Jayawardena, renowned environmental architect, designed the hotel.