Lace

Lace can be used in outfits, interior design, or just to add a pretty twist to your mundane item. It can be fancy or casual, coloured or cream, and the best thing about it is it's always in trend.  

Lace Skirt

This skirt is quite tight fitting, this isn't really expected, but its not the only one out there. There are many different kinds, but with a slim wait this could look amazing. It is high waisted and can be worn formally, it also adds a classic touch, to a boring ensemble.

My Photo

This one is actually me, waring a Zara crotchet dress on Christmas. I live in Bahrain, so it is quite hot, but I've also worn it with thick grey tights in cold London, and it worked just as well :) 

Lace Tights

There are lots of different styles of lace tights. They will definitely spice up your simple outfit. They can work with pretty much everything, skirts, dresses and shorts. Be careful not to go over-board, because if an outfit is already busy, these won't do you a favour and will just over complicate it. Another thing to worry about is how easily they will rip, be careful not to walk around bare foot in them! Heels would go really well with these, so long as they are closed toes, and are something like Stilettos. 

Personally, lace is one of my favourite things to wear. It is pretty, and never boring, and it looks good on pretty much everyone.

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Ps: Thanks to Riva, my wonderful friend who helped me write this <3 

25 ways to Wear a Scarf in 4 Minutes

This is a great video... which one is  your favorite? Please let me know!

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Arabian Homes

The contrast between western  (English, American etc.) and Arabian homes is very obvious. All nationalities have individual styles and Arab styles are particularly unique. Here are some examples:

Arabian House

Most Arab houses look like this. The boxy, castle look is quite usual here. I'd say 90% of the houses in Bahrain look like this one, maybe in a different color or size.

Inside a Grand Arab Home

I'm not saying this is the "typical" look inside an Arabian house, but the style is definitely similar. Big carpets, lamps, wood and patterned furniture are some of the icons you would see in a home here. The ceilings are occasionally patterned too. There is often a big room in the center of the home that is reserved for guests and entertaining. Most Bahraini homes would have a picture of their King in their central parlor. Most houses also have two kitchens, one for everyday cooking and one for food that smells when it is cooks. This "greasy kitchen" is outside the house, near the garden.

Pillars Inside a House

Another example of Arabian decor would be pillars inside the house. Some other nationalities might use this too. I guess it is a way to create another room... without a whole wall. It is also quite pretty!

What do you think of the Arabian home style?

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A Winter Outfit

We are approaching winter and no matter what weather it is you can always be fashionable. I live in Bahrain now and we also have "winter" here and people love the winter fashion. (But to tell you the truth, the temperature only goes down to 10 degrees celcius) So I am going to create the woman's perfect winter outfit.

Sweater Dress

These dresses are cute, chic and perfect for cooler weather. Depending on the color and design they can pass as fancy and casual.

Sophisticated Winter Boots

I'm picturing these boots with a sweater dress and it looks fab!

Long Wool Coat

This coat's length will go past the sweater dress and right above the boots. The grey wool will go with anything.

If I was older I would definitely wear this outfit.

Let me know what you think!

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Rag Carpets

In Kampala there is a shop called Kampala Fair that makes beautiful clothing and carpets out of African materials. I have one of the carpets in my bedroom. They make these carpets out of the scraps leftover from making dresses, and it probably takes about 3 weeks to make a big one. These carpets are truely magnificent, they really make a room.

Let me know what you think. I will try to put up pictures of my new room as soon as possible.

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P.S: I am going away for the holidays so I may not write for a while.

Creative photography

There is a woman from Finland that became famous from creating a different world around her daughter while she is asleep, she uses anything she can find around her, amazing...

 I emailed these to my friends and family, and all the adults said that they wished that they had done this whith their children while they were babies. Isn't it a great idea? Check out her blog here, she does more things like this with or without her baby. I find her imagination so inspiring.

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Bubbly Bean Bags

I think bean bags are the most comfortable things to sit on. No matter what position you are in, they agree with you. And they are also a wonderful way to add vibrancy to a room. Believe it or not, there are 8 different kinds of beanbags, so lets take a look at funky, fashionable, and fabulous bean bags.

                                                                       LaZy Beanbag

                                                                    Beanbag Lounger

                                                                         Beanbag Sofa

                                       
                                                                             Classic Beanbag

                                                                        
                                                                       Beanbag Slab



                                            
                                                                               Beanbag Couch

Beanbag Wedgie

So I never thought that there could be so many different types of beanbags. I like the Slab the most because you can lie down on it, and if you fold it, it can just become a normal beanbag. Which one do you like?

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