I finally did it! I stenciled a lampshade. I wanted for a loooonng time to transform a lampshade either with stencils or fabric (I have seen several of these on Pinterest). But after researching the many sides of Islamic lamps & lanterns, I decided to include Arabic calligraphy in my design. Which meant that I had […]
How To Decorate Your Home For Winter
Salam my friends! How are you? I hope these cold winter days are not having as much of a negative effect on your mood as it is having on mine. We have been experiencing record low temperatures, multiple snow storms, and cloudy days here in the U.S. that are taking a toll on me. Sometimes I […]
Vinyl Stencils & Decals Application Tips
Salam my friends. How are you? I hope you enjoyed your weekend. Our weekend was busy as usual. The kids went fishing with their dad on Saturday, which was fun except for the part of waking up at 3: 30 am to get ready. They came home exhausted but proud of their catch. They brought […]
How To Decorate With Islamic Calligraphy Stencils & Decals
Salam my friends. I have exciting news to share with you today. As a Muslim, I like to surround myself with inspiring Islamic quotes in the form of Islamic calligraphy. However, I was unable to find (in the U.S.) home accessories adorned with Islamic calligraphy that fit my style and budget. So, I decided to create […]
How To Decorate With Duct Tape-One Creative Idea From My Little Designer
Salam everyone! My daughter came home from school one day with this folder…. Her friend decorated it with duct tape! Duct Tape!!!
DIY-How to Stencil a Curtain
Happy Monday my friends! I hope you had a great weekend! It is no secret that I am in love with stencils. I shared many projects with stencils on my blog; Fun with stencils, Arabic Calligraphy stenciled tabletop, and hurricane candle holders etched with Islamic Calligraphy are some examples of my work with stencils. Today’s project […]
1 Shelf Styled 4 Ways
I love accessories! In fact, I can’t imagine a home without them! Not only do they add style, color and character, they can enhance the look and feel of any room when arranged, and displayed correctly. Follow my tips on how to arrange tabletop accessories to help you create an alluring display in your home. Today, […]
Turn Framed Art Into A Decorative Mirror
A while back I revealed my updated mudroom. You see that decorative mirror over the washer and dryer? Today I will show you how I turned a cheap framed art into a simple decorative mirror.
How to Mix Fabric Patterns with Confidence
A while back, I discovered that the images in most of my earlier posts were gone {After I updated my wordpress account.} I was so disappointed back then, so I decided to take those posts down to be fixed at a later date . Well, today’s post is one of these earlier posts that I […]
The Secret Behind Successful Rug Placement
My parents’ living room is rectangular in shape and accommodates two seating arrangements. Two large area rugs of the same size cover the floor like this…… This did not look right to me! So I decided to switch one of the area rugs with the one in the family room and repositioned them like this….
From Throw Pillow to Framed Art
I have a beautiful throw pillow that I bought from my home country of Jordan years ago. I love it because of the colors, the pattern, and the fact that it is hand stitched. I bought two back then, one with a green background and another with red. Here is the green throw pillow. It […]
How to update interiors with colored wall paint
Welcome back my friends! I hope those of you who celebrate Christmas enjoyed a great day with your family and friends. I enjoyed having my family around to babysit while I worked in the mudroom. 🙂 One of my design goals for the mudroom makeover was to create a cheerful and inviting back entry into the house. […]
How To Arrange Tabletop Accessories
Accessories are the icing on the cake when it comes to home décor. They add character to your space because they reflect your style and interests. Accessories can be vases, picture frames, candle holders, books, tabletop plants, trays, decorative plates, toss pillows, throw blankets, wall art, etc. Today I will highlight those accessories that can be […]