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If you have read my blog, you would probably know that I am captivated by Islamic Calligraphy. Take a look at my DIY home projects so far with calligraphy {click on the image to learn how that was done}…. Islamic Calligraphy is the most popular form of Art in the muslim world. As Muslims are prohibited [...]

Salam everyone! Well, I thought I was going to get a break for Eid but God had another plan-called Hurricane Sandy. Alhamdulilah which means -Thank God- in Arabic, we were not hit as bad as New York and New Jersey. We had to cut our vacation short and return home fast before the storm hit. [...]

While I was flipping through the pages of the September issue of House Beautiful, something caught my eye. A close up…. That is a mother of pearl inlaid coffee table……with a modern twist. A single piece of furniture that can add a touch of exotic elegance to any living space. What is mother of pearl, [...]

Welcome Monday! Today we will be discussing Domed ceilings, which I typically associate with  mosques because that is where I have seen them. But not anymore! Islamic architecture is mostly represented within the design of Mosques (Islamic prayer halls). Muslims excelled in designing and decorating mosques under Umayyad and Ottoman reign, and continue to excel [...]

As I mentioned in my exploring islamic interior design post, muslim artists excelled in two unique forms of abstract art; Calligraphy and mosaic art. Islamic mosaics feature geometric and arabesque patterns interlaced to form astonishing designs. Today, I will introduce you to that third and final unique form of Islamic art that is ……the art of Arabesque. Arabesque [...]

At the end of my recent post about Islamic Mosaic patterns I left you with a question; how would you use mosaic patterns in your home design? Just in case you were wondering how to answer that question, here are some ideas that could inspire you. Elle Decor The Kitchn Tommy Chambers Interiors,Inc  Filmore Clark– Tile Pattern West Elm-Bed [...]

If you love the modern style of decorating because of its use of geometric shapes then you will love this post. In my introductory post about Islamic design I mentioned that there are two notable forms of Islamic art; Calligraphy and the art of mosaics. Today I will share with you some examples of [...]

Hi there everyone! My son is doing much better after his accident, thank God. The doctor has cleared him for school,  even though I don’t feel comfortable with him going just yet! My husband wants me to relax and allow my son to return to normal life. That’s what I want to0……but gradually! Is that [...]

Happy Monday! Olioboard is having another design challenge, this time it is sponsored by Benjamin Moore. In order to qualify, we are asked to design a room using a minimum of 3 Benjamin Moore colors. F.U.N. As you know, lately I have been exploring the Arabic/Islamic style in interior design. Last week I introduced you to [...]