The beauty of Damask

November 27, 2011 by · 2 Comments

They say it's good to know what you like/want. Well, I know I like these patterns below. It was only after I bought some curtains, pillows and dessert plates did I realize they all showcased different designs of damask. The reason why I like it so much is the feel that a soft combination of modern and Old Glam accents bring into a room. Especially the whites and blacks, the turquoise, the golds, the reds and grays. Damask (Arabic word) is a … [Read more...]

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Morocco!

November 19, 2011 by · 3 Comments

I have never been to Morocco, but I am dying to go. I cannot get over the beautiful accents that embellish their houses. Regardless of where I may live, I will always look for some Moroccan inspired items for my own home. I love mosaic tables for both inside and outside decor. They make for great side and accent tables as well. I would use some Moroccan tiles as back-splash in the kitchen or even as a framed artwork on the wall. The lanterns … [Read more...]

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The Flapper Girl and the 1920s

November 19, 2011 by · Leave a Comment

As I mentioned it before in a previous post, I love everything about the 1920s - the fashion, the music, the decorating styles. When it comes to fashion, women experienced a sense of liberation from the old-fashioned tight corsets and crinolines, breaking into shorter skirts, shimmery dresses and chic wavy bobs. Women now had a right to vote, to flaunt their cigarettes and be as bold as they wanted. Beads and sequin dresses emerged, pearls … [Read more...]

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Asian movies

November 18, 2011 by · 2 Comments

I never thought I would say this, but I am fascinated by Asian movies and their dramatic story lines. Maybe because I experienced their culture firsthand and in a strange way, I feel closer to it when watching them. Below are some of my favorites: they are very powerful and have much in common - mostly portraying terrible political and economical situations of the past or abusive relationships and hardships that their characters have to … [Read more...]

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Stay Hungry. Stay Foolish.

November 11, 2011 by · Leave a Comment

As millions of other people worldwide did not long ago, I am posting one of Steve Jobs most memorable speeches, one that teaches each and one of us so much about how to live our lives. I am no one to mention yet another time what a great person he was and what a tremendous legacy he left; however, I can mention my favorite parts of the speech: do what you love, follow your heart and intuition and don't worry when something bad happens; it is … [Read more...]

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