I can’t thank you guys enough for taking your time out and responding to my thought, helping me clear my doubts and make a decision. It was not easy. Believe me. The past couple of days, I read and re-read your comments and emails, not knowing what to do. I decided to stay away from technology for a while. I read a book, shinned my toaster, vacuumed twice, baked a pizza and tried two new recipes. All these helped me clear my head and then it hit me.
I don’t have sunny days all the time and neither do I smile all the time. I still haven’t figured out if I like dark moody shots or bright white lights ones, but there is one thing that is constant irrespective of how grumpy I am or how gloomy the day is. I love cooking; I love playing in my kitchen.
With that note, I decided to call my tiny space ‘Playful Cooking’. Phew!! This feels good.
The name is simple, easy to pronounce, easy to spell and it’s me. I wanted that! Sorry if I disappointed some of you with the name change but I hope that my work and my photography would continue bringing the smile on your face even if the name doesn’t.
It will take a while for the change to happen but I am working on it fast. As you can see I am not very good with letting things hang on my head. And thank you once again so much for being there. No matter how many times I say this, it’s not enough. Thank You!
Anamika | madcooking
It's a lovely name and glad you went by what your head said 🙂 though for us you will still be the sunshine girl who is always seen smiling 🙂 .... Looking forward to the new look with the new name..... All the best :)!
Gabriela
No matter under what name your blog will be listed, the work that comes out of it is important - is playful, colorful, cheerful - and one name or another it might ever comprise all these wonderful feelings that makes us feeling good. All the best to this soulfully place and its new name!
Grishma
Still love it! Looking forward to see what's cooking in your "Playful Cooking" 🙂
indugetscooking
The name still remains cheerful 🙂
Waiting for your great work at Playful Cooking!
Kiran
Yay! Glad you found what you'd been looking for!! Love the name "Playful Cooking". It's so you 🙂
Lawyer Loves Lunch
Yay, I'm so glad you found your path, friend! I really like the new name. And of course, new name or old, I'll continue reading your tales about cooking, and travelling, and life regardless 🙂
Nami | Just One Cook
Ohhhhhh! That's a great one, Kankana! You often talk about how you enjoy cooking, being creative which brings you such a joy. I actually love the name A LOT. This name will last forever, and you can catch up with everything soon. Good luck! 🙂
Deepa
Kankana, I am a newbie to your blog and I think it is beautiful and will continue to be so regardless of what you call it. It will be tricky at first but at the end of the day you will be much happier with something that really represents you. Good luck with the change and remember a rose by any other name. ..........
Siri
Totally love the new name K. I can't wait to see the new avatar of your blog. 🙂
Siri
dishesfrommykitchen
Such a beautiful name..Looking forward with your new name and refreshing posts again.. Loving it Kankana..All the best sweetie.
Jess
Good for you - the best thing you can do is go with your heart on a decision like this. These spaces have to evolve along with us, so I can't wait to see the same beautiful content in a new space!
Archana
'Playful Cooking' sounds great. It is just as pleasant to hear as 'Sunshine and Smile'! It must have been a tough decision for you. Looking forward to your gorgeous photography and recipes at your new site! Good Luck!
Kankana Saxena
I am so glad you said that 🙂 I know some of my readers didn't like it but I hope they will come back some day!
Vishakha
booo hooo 😉 hehe just kidding!
As much as I expressed my love for 'sunshine and smile', now I look forward to the changes 🙂 I am sure the transformation from 'sunshine and smile' to 'playful cooking' won't be very difficult for the many people who admire your work!! All the Best!!
Kankana Saxena
Teehee! Thanks Vishaka. It means a lot 🙂
Abby
'Playful Cooking' sounds great! It's awesome that your site will be named something that truly represents you and your passions! 🙂
Kankana Saxena
That's the whole idea and I am truly glad that you liked it 🙂
Debjani
Kankana, you did what your heart truly desired. I am happy for you. Your talent is full of beauty and whoever has come in contact with your beautiful blog knows that this is a place where you become you, truly. I wouldn't want to miss your blog space no matter what it is called. Playful Cooking is You. Congratulations!
Kankana Saxena
Thank you Debjani 🙂 You always motivate me!
Laura (Tutti Dolci)
Love the name, it still fits you very well :).
IshitaUnblogged
Sad. But good wishes... 'Playful Cooking' or 'Playful Kitchen'?
Kankana Saxena
It's 'playful cooking' and sorry to disappoint you!
ahu
Love the new name! Can't wait to follow you in your new space 🙂
Kankana Saxena
Thanks Ahu, it means a lot!
Reem
I'm so so so so Happy for you K!
I love the name. .. I can totally see your happy n smiling face behind Playful Cooking. We may sometime still call the blog Sunshine n Smile but in the end these are 2 pretty name of a beautiful space filled with so much of beauty n talent... And they have n will always reflect you n your passion.
Wishing you years n years of happiness with Playful Cooking!
Kankana Saxena
Thanks Reem for all the support and motivation 🙂
Rosa
A lovely name! Very courageous of you to take that decision...
Cheers,
Rosa
Kankana Saxena
Thanks Rosa for being there!