Winter and cold weather keeps me wanting to escape anywhere where is warmer and sunnier. However, chances to escape to warmer climates for me at this time are slim, so the only thing left is evoking the sunny summer days. When, evoking summer time my thoughts go to Turkey and our summer vacations spent thereContinue reading “Açma – Turkish Bagel”
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Valentine’s Day Mantel
I am really not into Valentine’s Day, and I have never decorated my home for this LOVE-ly holiday; however, the blogosphere these days is full of Valentine’s decor ideas, so I thought I should add my two cents and pull something together for this day; something quick, easy and LOVE-ly which would be a postContinue reading “Valentine’s Day Mantel”
DIY Moroccan Pouf
The poufs a.k.a floor pillows are the most versatile accessory ever. You can use them as extra seating, as a footstool, a side table, an accent piece and even a storage. They are small and don’t take up a lot of room and may add a lot of fun, and personality to a space. InContinue reading “DIY Moroccan Pouf”
Lamp Makeover
This weekend, my old lamp has undergone another reincarnation. As I mentioned in one of my earlier posts here, this lamp has a certain sentimental value for me and I cannot threw it away, so in order to try to “fit it in” in the decor of our house, I am giving the poor lampContinue reading “Lamp Makeover”
Katarina Cake
I am not the only one who loves rich cakes, as I am sure that many of you out there share such a guilty pleasure. When I say rich cake I mean calorie bombs with plenty of sugar, eggs, butter, nuts and what not; a thin slice of which will make you instantly feel happierContinue reading “Katarina Cake”
Starburst With A Twist – Nate Berkus Inspired
Those of you, who love Nate Berkus’ line at Target, probably know that some new items from his Spring collection will be available starting on February 16. While browsing online, I came across an add featuring this Nate Berkus’ starburst, in the below picture, which would be available at Target on the mentioned date retailingContinue reading “Starburst With A Twist – Nate Berkus Inspired”
Current Kitchen Trends
The kitchen is not anymore a back room in a house used for preparation of meals only. Beside cooking, the kitchen has become a central meeting place for family and friends, so if we want to make sure that our homes have a truly updated look and feel, we shall start with our kitchens. InContinue reading “Current Kitchen Trends”
Valentine ‘s Day Decor – Wine Glass Candle Lampshades
With Valentine’s Day approaching, some of you may have already started thinking about what to buy or create for your loved ones for the Valentine’s, or what to incorporate in your home decor which would reflect the Valentine’s Day mood. Until yesterday, I did not think about any of the above. However, I created somethingContinue reading “Valentine ‘s Day Decor – Wine Glass Candle Lampshades”
A Banquette – Great Solution for Small Spaces
via The affordability of living large has decreased lately, and the downside of the economy is forcing people to opt for smaller, more affordable, living spaces. Small living space, translates to “small kitchen and dining area”, so everyone living in such a space wants to utilize every inch; hence, the banquettes come as a solution.Continue reading “A Banquette – Great Solution for Small Spaces”
Top 10 DIY Projects in 2013
It has been almost a year since I started this blog and, considering the slow blogging pace during the first months this year, I never expected that I would complete enough projects to write a year in review post with my 10 top projects. Well, I was wrong and, being inspired from other talented bloggersContinue reading “Top 10 DIY Projects in 2013”
New Year’s Eve Table Setting
Have you made your New Year resolution yet? Aren’t there things that you need to change or goals you would like to achieve? With New Year’s Day coming up, the question about the New Year’s resolution(s) is quite common. It is that time of year that we all tend to make decisions to either reformContinue reading “New Year’s Eve Table Setting”
Square Holiday Wreath
Even though I love and respect tradition, sometimes I like to put a modern twist on traditional things. Few days ago I made this Holiday wreath and, as you may see, the wreath is not a roundly shaped traditional one. For a twist on a traditional round shaped wreath, I made this square shaped oneContinue reading “Square Holiday Wreath”
Gingersnaps
Whether you’re a gingersnap fan or not, the combination of spices in this recipe will for sure make you become a gingersnap lover. No store bought ginger cookie will ever satisfy you again once you have tried these spicy goodnesses. After making these cookies last night I had to share them with you in anContinue reading “Gingersnaps”
Budget-Friendly Holiday Table-Setting Ideas
Few more days and many of us will be either hosting a dinner party or lending a hand at a party. Beside a good menu, every host likes to add stylish holiday sparkle to the dinner table, but not everyone, including me, is willing to spend a fortune, season after season, on a table decor.Continue reading “Budget-Friendly Holiday Table-Setting Ideas”
Raffaello
Raffaello, originally produced by an Italian company called Ferrero, is a coconut cream candy, wrapped in a wafer shell and coated in coconut flakes and meringue with a roasted almond inside. To say that they taste delicious is understatement. I could eat a whole box without making a pause between each candy. I love themContinue reading “Raffaello”
Holiday Mantel – Silver & White with a Touch of Black
I did not know how much fun seasonal styling can be until I started making my own ornaments, wreaths and list goes on. For my mantel decor this year I made these delicate, starburst looking ornaments spray painted in silver. These ornaments served as a starting point for my mantel decor. I laid these ornamentsContinue reading “Holiday Mantel – Silver & White with a Touch of Black”
Metallic Starburst Ornaments
A week ago I made these delicate metallic starburst like ornaments which I will be incorporating in the holiday decor. They are simple and quick to make and you will only need a craft glue, styrofoam balls (different sizes), craft sticks or skewers and spray paint to end up with these lovely festive ornaments. ToContinue reading “Metallic Starburst Ornaments”
Ballerina Stocking With Tutorial
There are so many beautiful stockings out there, and they are all affordable, but I decided to make my own this year. I found an elegant fabric at a local fabric store in the remnant bin. It was 0.50 m, and that was exactly what I was looking for. The price, if you were wondering,Continue reading “Ballerina Stocking With Tutorial”
Eco-Friendly Holiday Decor
The Holidays season is all about the family gathering, festive home decor, Christmas tree and ….list goes on and on. Since being friendly to the environment is a priority for me, I added my eco-friendly practices to my Holiday decor. Decorating eco-friendly for me means finding more friendly alternatives available, so my decor choices doContinue reading “Eco-Friendly Holiday Decor”
Small Kitchen Remodel
I could not agree more with the saying that “kitchen is the heart of a house”. This goes for everyone, even for those whose busy lives do not allow them to often cook meals in their kitchens. It is a place where you find yourself as soon as you wake up to have your morningContinue reading “Small Kitchen Remodel”
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