Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque – a walkthrough through a modern architectural beauty
Just last week our family, together with family friends, spent a few days in the UAE, or more precisely in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Both cities are showcases of a […]
Category Archives: Decor
Inspired by … STARBUCKS!
Starbucks coffee. I tell myself that it’s not really an addiction but must also admit that it is hard for me to resist entering a shop if one happens to be […]
Wall Clocks
Clocks: round, practical things, which tick and occasionally ding. But can they also function as decoration? The idea is certainly not new, though until today it seems never to really have […]
Color Scheme Change? Think First!
People with children, imagine a pristine, self-curated abode before the children were born. Now, skip forward ten years…eeek! In my flat, in that time, my daughter faithfully smeared her fingers all over […]
A Happy Accident
Prologue If you are a regular reader of this blog, you probably remember our post on “international online shopping” gone (slightly) wrong? Back then, I described a number of pitfalls […]
Safari Lodge Style in a Nutshell
Going over my many pictures of Safari Lodge interiors that I took during our last Christmas vacation inspired me to share them with you and, of course, adding my own […]
Wigging Out on CNY Decorations Elegantly
Last week, I was in the throes of decorating my flat for Chinese New Year (CNY), mostly because I was hosting a gathering, so that became my excuse to get the house ready, early […]
Falaknuma Palace: Mirror of the Sky
Hyderabad. It felt like 1895, calling images of the sixth Nizam (administrator of the realm or “king”) of Hyderabad, Mehbook Ali Khaan, to mind, alighting from his royal carriage. Sore […]
Upcycling for Your Holiday Decor
It’s Christmas Day and I promise to keep this blog, long overdue in writing, short and sweet. In my previous posts, I have long promoted the view that very few […]
International Online Shopping: Careful what you wish for!
I love online shopping. For me, nothing can beat the convenience of sitting comfortably at my desk, looking at a large selection of interesting wares, being able to compare prices […]
