Meet Viji, Our Newest Designer!

I have been a crafter since I was a kid. I made 36 cards for my dad to give to his colleagues for New Year’s when I was 12. I used scissors, blade, sketch pens and color pencils! I have done a course in Fabric Painting from Camel Institute(Something like Crayola here). I love to paint. I have done a basic course in stitching back in India. I have just started doing small stitching projects at home. I recently stitched a curtain for my sons playroom! I started scrap-booking after I came to the US(2005). I love scrap-booking! I have tons of photos to catch up!

I have worked for a total of 4 years in the Commercial banking division of Barclays Bank London and Standard Chartered Bank London back in India. I worked as an accountant in Houston for 2 years before I had Anurag. I have a Masters in Finance. I can speak 4 languages- English, Hindi, Telugu and Tamil! I live in Houston, TX but I’m originally from Chennai, India. My Favorite Music is Indian South Indian Classical (known as Carnatic) and Indian Hindi Bollywood Songs:). I can hold a tune pretty well. I love love love Indian Food, Mediterranean (love hummus!) Food and Italian Food! I love anything with chocolate!! I love water, mango milkshake and hot chocolate! I love bright colors- red, orange, yellow!! I like anything colorful!


I am turning 30 this year :( not too happy about it! I guess I will get used to it!


I am really looking forward to being a part of IIG Design Team and knowing all the members! Very Excited! I hope I will bring something nice and inspiring to the team!



WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE?
Yep! My Mom's close friend who was with her at the hospital when I was born!

WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED?
Don't remember..Usually when I am Watching a romantic movie!

DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING?
Yes

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT?
I am Vegan! I am big on veges!

DO YOU HAVE KIDS?
Anurag a very active and adorable 2 Year Old Boy!

IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU?
Oh yeah! I rock:)

DO YOU USE SARCASM A LOT?
Almost Never

DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS?
Yep

WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP?
I would love to...I am scared though!

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL?
Kashi Crunch Honey Almond Flax

DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF?
No, not usually!

DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG?
Yeah in some things!

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM?
Chocolate...anything chocolate!

WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE?
Hair!

RED OR PINK?
Both!

WHAT IS THE LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF?
My Nose:)

WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST?
My mom and sisters!

WHAT COLOR SHOES ARE YOU WEARING?
Bare feet!

WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU ATE?
Spinach Potato Curry with Rice!

WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW?
I am watching How I met your mother?!

IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE?
Multicolor! I can't select any one color!

FAVORITE SMELLS?
Chocolate, Cinnamon, Cardamom

WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE?
My cousin.

MOUNTAIN HIDEAWAY OR BEACH HOUSE?
Beach house!

FAVORITE SPORTS TO WATCH?
Basketball!

HAIR COLOR?
Black

EYE COLOR?
Brown

DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS?
No! I should be:)

FAVORITE FOOD?
Indian

SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS?
Happy

LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED?
A Bollywood flick "Delhi Belly"

WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING?
Pink

SUMMER OR WINTER? SPRING OR FALL?
Spring or Fall

HUGS OR KISSES?
Both!

FAVORITE DESSERT?
Anything Chocolate!

STRENGTH TRAINING OR CARDIO?
What??Can't hear you:D

COMPUTER OR TELEVISION?
Computer

WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW?
None

WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSE PAD?
Don't have one!

FAVORITE SOUND?
Rain Falling on the ground, Waves, Anurag's Laughter

ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES?
Neither

WHAT IS THE FARTHEST YOU HAVE BEEN FROM HOME?
USA

DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT?
I paint!

WHERE WERE YOU BORN?
Jodhpur, India

WHERE ARE YOU LIVING NOW?
Houston

WHAT COLOR IS YOUR HOUSE?
We live in an apartment. It is white,grey with dark grey,brown and beige bricks!

WHAT COLOR IS YOUR CAR?
Steel Dark Grey!