A new year of Hope

And no, this has nothing to do with Brand Obama :)

I'm just struck by how much optimism a date can generate....and yes, I have finally chosen to buy into it.

I've been away from these pages for ages (how that rhymes!) and I am optimistic about finding my creative side and having a great deal of fun with it this year.

Here's wishing everyone the joy of being themselves in 2009

Sharing the image of a little birdie cake my mother and I made for a dear friend's mehndi celebration- the cake is eggless date and walnut, and the 'icing' and decorations are shrikhand, kaju katli and indian bakery toast. There is something to be said for a little impromptu fun!