Yesterday was our twentieth wedding anniversary. Yes, we missed our son, who’s away at college. It was a working day and both of us had our long to-do lists, but my husband, being the nice person he is, returned home earlier than usual so we could spend the time together. So…
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Hi! I’m Vidya Sury. I am a writer, editor, and the voice behind Collecting Smiles. Here, I share practical mindfulness guides, personal essays, and book reviews designed to bring calm and joy to your everyday life. Brand collaborations and creative partnerships are always welcome—let's connect!
I am a sucker for greeting cards, especially pretty, witty, quirky ones. Part of the reason for this is probably because I am a child of the 60s and we did not even consider spending on cards. We’d make our own. We’d overwork our creativity to come up with (what we…
One of the best things about travel, besides seeing new places, meeting new people and seeing life through a whole new perspective, is the joy of a perfect luxury hotel stay. An experience that makes you want to live it, all over again! My stay at Accor Hotels’ Novotel, Ahmedabad ranks…