Currently Coveting: March Edition

This spring I'm kicking off a new series called Currently Coveting, to celebrate the two-year anniversary of my blog! Here, I'll share some of my favorites at the moment - ranging from recipes, ideas, art, fashion, technology, and more. 

Palazzo Pants

I went for an edgy look and paired them with a leather jacket, black crop top, rose gold watch, and black mules.

Shamelessly posing at a local coffee/art joint :) Hey, the backdrop matched...

Can't decide between a skirt or pants? Neither could I. Enter: the palazzo pant. I stumbled upon this chic little number while searching for casual trousers to wear to work--something more comfortable and breathable than jeans, but still professional. I was intrigued by the sleek form and striking color combination, and loved the risqué slits along the sides. The bow tie at the waist is a cute detail that streamlines the silhouette and counter balances the wide legs. I must admit, I felt a bit cheeky wearing these to work, and I recommend checking the wind speed when you plan to wear these--but they were a huge hit! Plus, these transition very well as day-to-night wear. Helloooo happy hour!

Home Design

I moved to a small studio (like, really small) at the beginning of this year and challenged myself to find creative ways to make my tiny home feel like ME. I work for an interior design/tech company that evaluates your style and gives you product recommendations. Over the course of two years, I've learned that I prefer for my style to reveal itself, organically. I purchased a few things (like this marble tray from Target, Malm dresser from IKEA, elephant stand from a thrift store), as minimal 'bases' but am accessorizing with bits and bobs I've collected through my life. Here's a few vignettes of my trials! 

Turmeric Milk

I remember drinking this delicious, earthy, satisfying drink as a kid--except we didn't call it golden milk! Like countless other products of Indian culture, this beverage was co-opted by the West and turned into a money-making commodity that's now served in cafes across the country as well as sold by various online wellness companies. Indignation aside, Golden milk, a.k.a 'Turmeric Latte', is a milk prepared with cooked spices (the main one being turmeric) that is incredibly nutritious, has super-healing properties, and tastes amazing. All my aunts and grandmothers used to make a cold variation of this Ayurvedic drink called 'badam kheer' (made with ground almonds, milk, and the spices), as well as a hot version called 'payasam' (kind of a sweet soup made with milk, the spices, nuts, and tapioca). This drink helps boost immunity and is anti-inflammatory as well. In college, I would drink this twice a day to ward off the winter sickness. Here's an easy recipe!

Ingredients
2-3 tbsp turmeric powder
1 tsp ginger powder
1 tsp cardamom
1 tsp saffron
1/2 tsp cayenne powder
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 cup water
coconut oil 
honey
milk of choice (My favorite is coconut or almond. Note: if you have a cold or sinus congestion, I don't recommend making this with dairy milk, that can actually make the congestion & mucus production worse!)

Step 1: Golden Paste
In a saucepan, heat the water until it starts bubbling. Add in the turmeric, ginger, cardamom, saffron, cayenne, pepper, and cinnamon and stir together. Let everything cook for 10-12 minutes or until it reduces to a paste-like consistency. Let it cool and transfer the mixture into a small jar (it will stay fresh up to two weeks, when stored in the fridge).

Step 2: Golden Milk
Add a cup of milk into a saucepan and bring to a simmer. Add about a teaspoon (more if you're sick!) into the milk and stir until it's evenly mixed. Then turn off the heat and add about a tablespoon each of coconut oil and honey. If you have a milk frother and are feeling bougie, go for it!

Creative Mornings 

Creative Mornings is a lecture series that I've been attending for two years. It's a fabulous organization that hosts a breakfast lecture every month, in cities around the world! Each month, they choose a theme and bring in a speaker (an industry professional with relevant work to the theme) to talk. The lectures are hosted at really cool companies that volunteer their space for the event, and breakfast is usually donated by some of their partners. The event starts with a 30 minute mingling/networking session at 8:30am, followed by a 45 minute talk on the theme. They end with a 15 minute Q&A to encourage audience participation. I've met some really neat people at these events and it's always a lovely way to get some inspiration before heading into work on a Friday! Highly, highly recommend you check this out. 

Hope you enjoyed reading about some things that have inspired me lately!