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Stenciled Canvas Art-Islamic Theme

Salam my friends! How are you? I hope you had a good weekend. On Sunday, I was invited to a sisters tea party at our local Masjid . We have a new building now so I thought it would be nice to decorate it with Islamic Art. I chose a Dua’ (prayer) that one should [...]
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8 Nontraditional Variations For Your Accent Table

I used to think that furniture should match in style, shape and color for a room to look nice. Not anymore! While there is nothing wrong with that look, I have grown to prefer the mismatched look instead! Allow me to explain….. The gorgeous night stands below balance each other out because they are exactly [...]
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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 [...]
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I Spy Islamic Style Designs {Trip to Umra}

During Spring break, my family and I took a trip to Saudi Arabia to do Umra.  This was our first visit to the holly land, so we were all very excited. As someone who is passionate about Arabic and Islamic style design , I could spot them everywhere.  I spy……….Islamic Calligraphy Adorning the Ka’ba in [...]
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A Review of Islamic Wall Decals-Wall Glam

Wall decals (Stickers) are an inexpensive way to add visual impact to any room.  They allow you to express yourself without long-term commitment. They are reusable and movable without leaving a sticky residue. Eclectic Bedroom I have tried wall decals before in the form of a flowering tree in my daugters’ bedroom. We had just [...]
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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 [...]
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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 [...]
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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, [...]
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Creative Art-Part 2

Last week, I shared some creative ideas for things to frame in part 1 of creative art. Today, I will be showing you how to highlight your framed art, especially in a wall gallery. Let’s start by examining the picture below, what is the first thing that captures your attention?  Martha Stewart The colored photo [...]
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