Salam my dear readers! I know I have been missing in action lately! And for that, I sincerely apologize. The last time I checked in was to let you know that I was taking a trip for Hajj (more about that below). After returning from Hajj, it took me some time to recover and get […]
DIY Stenciled Mug & Saucer with Arabic Alphabets
Salam my friends! How are you? Life is back to its normal routine here in the Nayfeh household now that summer break is over, and school is back in session. We did not travel to Jordan this year, but we managed to take 2 car trips during this summer. For the fourth of July, we […]
Grand Opening Of My Etsy Shop
Alhamdulilah! I am happy, proud, excited, thrilled, delighted…..well you get the idea….to announce the grand opening of my etsy shop .
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 […]
Traditional Arabic Style Seating
I am sure many of you are familiar with this type of seating-The bedouin style seating. Bedouins are nomadic people who wander the desert searching for water, and sustenance. Since they are constantly on the move, their homes accommodate their lifestyle. Many traditional Bedouin live in tents of goat and camel-hair panels that the women […]
Master Bedroom Closet Makeover {Reveal}
Almost a year ago, I decided to renovate our master bedroom closet… Our walk-in closet serves its primary function of holding our clothes. But, there is a lot of wasted space that can be used more efficiently. Due to the vaulted ceiling, the space above the hanging rods is useless. So, I am looking for […]
Who Says A China Cabinet Should Display China?
There is a common belief that a china cabinet should be used to store special china. Well….okay… it can. But it really does not have to!! We don’t own any fine china {what does that say about me?}, but we own a china cabinet. We bought our China cabinet 10 years ago because I thought […]
Dream On! 6 Gorgeous Mirrors In The Arabic Style
Dream On! was a weekly series I started last year about products that I’d like to own in my dream home. It also covers different interior design styles , and places that I dream to visit one day. Basically, I am sharing my dreams with you all through Dream on! Note: I will not be […]
The Art Of Palestinian Embroidery
Salam everyone. How are you? I took some time off to recover from my trip to Umra during spring break . I feel better now and ready to get back to work. 🙂 Today, I want to share with you something that I find special and unique. Something that I did not appreciate when I […]
Creative Art-part 3
Welcome back! Now that you have decided on what to frame , and how you are going to draw attention to it , you are now ready to produce your own creative art. During my visit to Jordan last summer, I had a chance to be creative with an old collection of wall art in my parents’ home. I […]
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, […]
Moroccan Style Bathroom In Cape Cod, Massachusetts
A client in Cape Cod requested a Moroccan style bathroom from designer Kyle Timothy Blood. To create this amazing retreat, the designer read several books on Morocco to understand the basics of the Moroccan style. In an interview with House Beautiful magazine he said: “Islamic Design is all about one space unfolding into another, but […]
Decorating with Color-A Summary
According to David Freeman at WebMD ……. proponents of color psychology believe that the colors you use to decorate your home can have a profound effect on the emotional well-being of you and your family.” Color has an effect on us physically and emotionally so it is important to know where and how to […]
Color Psychology: Decorating With White
Welcome back friends! So far, I have explored decorating with Black, Green, Violet, Blue, Orange, Yellow, Brown, Red, Pink, and Grey. Today I will be exploring decorating with White, the last post in this series. Color psychology of White Peaceful and comfortable Light and airy Encourages organization Indicates cleanliness Reflects simplicity Sophisticated Too much white gives a cold […]
One Fabulous Little Girl’s Bedroom Accent Wall
Happy Monday! I hope you enjoyed your weekend. I heard that many people call in sick the Monday after the Super Bowl. I was just about to do that so I could have more time to work on my color psychology post! Not that I was partying all night because the Baltimore Ravens WON the […]
All About Accent Walls
I mentioned earlier that I am planning to re-design my daughters’ bedroom. I have several ideas that I would love to try, one of them is an accent wall behind the headboard. In order to do it right, I surfed the net for tips on creating successful accent walls. This post is a summary of […]
Color Psychology: Decorating With Grey
Welcome back friends! It is time again for my weekly series “Decorating with Color” where I explore decorating with a specific color each week. If you missed any post in the series, here is a quick recap: decorating with Black, Green, Violet, Blue, Orange, Yellow, Brown, Pink, and Red. Today I will be exploring decorating with […]
Little Girl Bedroom Inspirations
The last home design project I planned was my master bedroom closet. In case you are wondering about that, I am happy to inform you that my husband and I spent winter break working on it, and it is almost over. Stay tuned for the reveal soon. 🙂 Now that one home project is off […]
Color Psychology: Decorating With Pink
I am back exploring a new color in my Decorating with Color weekly series. If you missed any of the earlier posts , here are the links: Decorating with Black, Green, Violet, Blue, Orange, Yellow, Brown, and Red. Today I will be exploring Decorating with Pink.
Personalized Etched Mirror
What do you get when you add calligraphy art { This is my husband’s name drawn in calligraphy style by an artist in Turkey during our visit Years ago}… …and a mirror? A mirror etched with calligraphy art…da! 🙂 Or, A Personalized Etched Mirror