Showing posts with label Smile. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Smile. Show all posts
Merry Xmas Everyone!
Saturday, 24 December 2011
I love this time of year as everyone is in a celebratory mood, there's plenty of yummy food and well, we here in Dubai get to wear our winter clothes for about 2 weeks :). Happy holidays to all!
Parenting 101
Sunday, 24 April 2011
My husband found this video online, suggesting we try this sometime. A proven method it seems... :)
Happy Mothers' Day!
Monday, 21 March 2011
You hear their call first thing
Shuffle shuffle with sleepy eyes
To be at their side
Contagious excitement for a bright new day
And it starts
You teach, you watch, you play
You feed, you clean, you change
You nurture, you protect, you entertain,
You shake your finger "no" again and again
Nap time, your little me time
The joy from their simple smiles
The pride of their little steps
The patience, the frustrations,
The negotiations
The authority, the liability
Utter adoration
Hardest job in the world? Damn right
Get creative, it's story time
Good night, sleep tight (please)
Fall in love with them all over again
- Dalia
Via weheartit.com
Beautiful Ballet
Monday, 7 March 2011
I was still 'Black Swan' entranced when I came across this post on one of my favorite blogs, Pomegranate and Patchouli, and thought I would share. They are photos taken from the Ballerina Project. Check out their site.
"The Ballerina Project grew from the idea of New York City as a magnet for creativity; each photograph is a collaborative work of dance, fashion design and photography played out against the city's landscape."
Totally stunning!!
"The Ballerina Project grew from the idea of New York City as a magnet for creativity; each photograph is a collaborative work of dance, fashion design and photography played out against the city's landscape."
Totally stunning!!
Sharing the love
Saturday, 12 February 2011
Happy Valentine's!! This Valentine's, tell the people you care for you love them. Give your special someone a long, long kiss. Treat yourself to something that makes you smile!!
Images: Creaturecomfortsblog, weheartit.com, satellitetrue, weheartit.com, twig and thistle via cup of jo,
Images: Creaturecomfortsblog, weheartit.com, satellitetrue, weheartit.com, twig and thistle via cup of jo,
Pretty Fancy Things in action
Sunday, 6 February 2011
Just wanted to share some photos of the two Pretty Fancy Things sales I've had. The first sale was on January 8th - an open house in Dubai. The second sale was this last weekend at the Winter Family Fair in Dubai.
Open house sale:
W.F.F. Sale:
Happy New Year to All!!
Saturday, 1 January 2011
Wishing you all a wonderful new year full of warm fuzzy moments, great opportunities and good health.
Images: White & Wander thru Black Eiffel
Pretty Fancy Things
Monday, 27 December 2010
I recently started working on a little venture where I will be selling beautiful, unique handmade items for babies and kids.
The idea popped up a few months ago when I started looking around Dubai for cool decor items for my son's room, and wasn't too impressed with what I found. So I turned to the Internet and found all kinds of treasures. I've also been well aware of the handmade "movement" happening in other parts of the world, where people are re-gaining appreciation for pieces made by hand and heart, usually with a story behind them, rather than a cookie cutter type machine. Even bigger stores are starting to stock such items made by crafters from places in Central America or Asia, please note I said crafters, not sweat shops. That's the other attractive aspect of buying handmade, you are helping sustain small communities or encouraging people to develop their crafts, you are helping stay at home moms make an income with their crafts, and in many cases you are also helping the environment.
So I've decided to be a part of this movement, in a city where the more famous the brand or the more expensive the item the better. But I believe in every piece that I have sourced. Every piece is unique, thoughtful and fun. I've chosen things that make me wish I was a kid again, things that have put a smile on my face. Things that confirm to me I'm a wicked mom. And I hope other parents will feel that way too.
Here's the flyer for my first sale which will be an open house on January 8th. I will be selling decor items, clothing, toys and accessories. If you happen to be in the U.A.E. come check it out. I will post some pictures of the day soon. I'm really excited about this, fingers crossed!
The idea popped up a few months ago when I started looking around Dubai for cool decor items for my son's room, and wasn't too impressed with what I found. So I turned to the Internet and found all kinds of treasures. I've also been well aware of the handmade "movement" happening in other parts of the world, where people are re-gaining appreciation for pieces made by hand and heart, usually with a story behind them, rather than a cookie cutter type machine. Even bigger stores are starting to stock such items made by crafters from places in Central America or Asia, please note I said crafters, not sweat shops. That's the other attractive aspect of buying handmade, you are helping sustain small communities or encouraging people to develop their crafts, you are helping stay at home moms make an income with their crafts, and in many cases you are also helping the environment.
So I've decided to be a part of this movement, in a city where the more famous the brand or the more expensive the item the better. But I believe in every piece that I have sourced. Every piece is unique, thoughtful and fun. I've chosen things that make me wish I was a kid again, things that have put a smile on my face. Things that confirm to me I'm a wicked mom. And I hope other parents will feel that way too.
Here's the flyer for my first sale which will be an open house on January 8th. I will be selling decor items, clothing, toys and accessories. If you happen to be in the U.A.E. come check it out. I will post some pictures of the day soon. I'm really excited about this, fingers crossed!
Merry Xmas to all!
Saturday, 25 December 2010
Wishing you all Happy Holidays!
Images: A Beautiful Mess, Heyyoyo, Marthastewart.com, My Sweet & Saucy, Blackeiffel
Images: A Beautiful Mess, Heyyoyo, Marthastewart.com, My Sweet & Saucy, Blackeiffel
