Oxford book store

When one wants to get any book, the first thing that will hit any Chennaites (including me) thought would be Landmark. But here is a book store with a difference when compared to other book stores in the city. If you want to enjoy a lazy sunday after noon with a book and tea in a cozy place (hold your breath...) in the heart of Chennai city .. yes, you read it right. There is one such place called Oxford book store situated at the Apeejay House in Haddows Road.

The place is not very crowded usually , there are also a few couches and chairs all over the bookstore, where you can take time to browse through the books. Apart from books they also see stationary and gift items . They have some wonderful collection of books which under normal conditions we might not be able to spot in other book stores . The interiors of the store is trendy and cozy , but mind your steps as there are a couple of places where there is a staircase leading to the basement without an indication , if your too engrossed into seeing all the books around ,you might miss a step or two and land in the basement automatically (like I did) :D

They also have a cafe area in the first floor called the Cha Bar , this place narrates the entire story of tea . If you want to find some wonderful books on travel, Hospitality, places and those kinda stuff . OBS is the place to be , well this is my personal opinion as I had experiences of spending hours together serching for books on Hospitality in many other book stores and could hardly find any pertaining to my interest. So, if you love books and have some time in hand head to Oxford book store for a relaxing and a refreshing experience.

This is there website .

Fab India

I was recently at the Fab India store in Anna nagar which sells clothing for women, men and kids and they also sell Organic food stuff apart from home furnishings... It's one of a kind store in Chennai and its a never like before feeling when your there... These people out there love their cotton and understand India..

All the clothing comes in cotton and silk , when you think of ethnic indian clothing with comfort think Fab India .. There sure is something for everyone .. This store was initially started to support the wevers in rural parts of India earn their living and now its come into the list of one of the Fashion stores in the country .. Oops, no ..its a world wide brand.. They have stores all across the globe..

I was there with my mom and grand mom last weekend to pick a few sarees for them and I ended up with a kurta for me along with few organic food stuffs as well.. Their black cherry jam is jus' irresistable..

All their stuffs are very affordable quality products.. They last long as well... This is not my first visit here, had been there already its the quality of their clothes and food stuff which took me back there..

This is their website : http://www.fabindia.com/

With their love for the country , fabrics and people they have gone a step further and their strategies and the way they have evolved to what they are now have took them into the case studies of Harvard .. Do i need to say more..

P.S: Their website doesnot have many collections compared to their stores.. If, your in any of the cities across the world where their stores are located ..Do take a visit .. Have fun shopping !