Kids – they are always ‘Do it from Scratch.’ They are never pre-fabricated, never come with instructions and manuals, and are never easy to figure out. That’s why God provided handlers for them… the clueless, hapless, unfit, unknowing dudes who overnight don the caps of fatherhood, and are lovingly called dad, abba, baba, papa, abbu, …
I love my blog and people who own or write blogs can probably relate how this beloved virtual corner actually becomes your baby (even if you occasionally neglect it sometimes – like I did my blog for the last almost year and a half). As the renewal date for subscription came closer this year, I …
Ramadan is here ~ the month of reflection, spirituality, and festivity! This is my favorite time to blog and no matter how busy I am, I don’t like to miss a post for Ramadan and Eid. (Here is the post from 2021 and this one from 2020). I love featuring amazing Islamic Etsy shops on …
And before we know the Holy month of Ramadan will be here with all its blessings and festivities! As always we are here with a list of Ramadan must-haves for you, your family and friends from Muslim business owners who are extremely creative and have been working to make our Ramadan extra special! Keep the …
I have considered myself to be quite broadminded, aware person who would not tolerate discrimination based on color, religion, gender or any other proclivity that people may hold dear. However when I look at my-“mindful”-self before reading the book, Caste: The Origins of Our Discontent, my the then take on the color-based discrimination appears to …
“All the world’s a stage,
And all the men and women merely players;” William Shakespeare
“There’s nowt so queer as folk” – Aristotle “Snobs” is written by Julian Fellowes, the person behind Dowager Countess’ wit, flawless period aesthetics and emotion-rich storyline of Downton Abbey. A detailed and vivid account of different classes of England, more than his later production of the aforementioned famous masterpiece, Snobs is his debut novel. The …
This year made history for the world, so it had its own moments. But like any other year, as we approach December, #bookstagrammers start their reflection on their reads, listens and goals. Some set their goals in numbers of books they want to tackle that year. Some set their goal to add a new genre …
We do so many things while we live in this world – some we do because life tells us to and some because we are lucky enough to find opportunity to!! I feel so blessed to be able to run a passion-led business for more than 10 years – vintage china and accessories!! Now the …
Fathers and father figures in our lives are special people and come in variety of personalities! Someone who has made us what we are today deserves a celebration to recognize the hard work; something special that defines and complements the unique persona! I can’t think of Father’s Day without thinking of my dad. He was …
Occasions in Quarantine!
Let us make this Quarantine Ramadan fun!
Quarantine led by Covid-19 is a very humbling experience for everyone in the world! It has brought all living mankind at one level and unlike in a war, where half the world is against the other half, we are blessed to be all on the same side and against the same thing. All humans are …
Book suggestions during lockdown!
Before Obamas, Kennedys were my favorite couple and now like many Americans, the latters are on top of my list. While the Kennedys were the charming royal family of the country, with wealth and status as their birth privileges, Obamas form the true inspiring picture that the spirit of America boasts of. The life stories …
Happiness is a cup of tea or two with a great friend!
America is a country abundant in us immigrants. While we live and work here, the plan to visit back home every or every few years is a must for most of us – to meet families, get the next generation an exposure to the culture and above all touch and feel the taste of our …
Delicate pieces-in-hands compilation ~ the human touch!
This beautiful bohemian styled shoot was conceived by Tessa from Tie the knot by Tessa, who creates some of the amazing styles for tablescapes and events. Buck from Buck Deitz Photography simply takes beautiful pictures. He skillfully captured these dreamy images for the shoot. I love working with these two amazing people! Look at this …
A trip to New Orleans is no less than an exclusive rendezvous with history and culture. The glory of age-old buildings, variety of melodious dialects, sweeter than honey accents make you feel you are not only out of your town or city but out of country and on many events, misplaced in time – ironically …
Tea on Mother’s Day is always a charming choice!
This styled shoot is beyond imagination! It is a great blend of an English wedding effect in a South West American dessert – a fashionably modern and provincial look in one go, if you will! The components were so truly belonging to the themes with deviations from each at the same time. The photo booth …
Continuing the tea luncheon from one of the previous post here. Your Jubilee created a stunning dessert table for the luncheon. Each picture as you can see is a beautiful angle of the beatiful setting! The basic, essential and complementing china for tea, along with dessert serving pieces and utensils used in this shoot are …
Have a friend who got engaged over Valentine’s Day? This is a perfect shoot for bridal tea luncheon!
Popping the question this Valentine? This is just the post for you!
We all love our men but where do we go when the slogs of our today, tomorrow and yesterday burden us – a burden that is too sensitive and heavy for the “man”kind? The answer is: to our own kind, to those who share and understand the hormones and the plight of it all – …
Plaids, tweeds, mustaches, bows and ties – Oh Boy! This classy little man is on his way! You guys this is a shower which will probably be enjoyed more by dads than moms. I had created this theme for Baby Malik few months ago and when talk of the shower for the awesome mama-to-be at …
Vintage by design and pretty by chance? Nah! If it is vintage by design it’s going to be cute by default. Read on to get a beautiful inspiration for a lovely and laid-back lawn tea party for a bridal shower. Although this part 2 of the shoot is specifically designed around bridal shower, the theme …
A romanceful sweetheart table!
When the only thing you need is each other!
A tea party is at its best in spring and tea-drinking with yum food is such a treat at that time of the year! My eclectic china and linen looked so fitting and at home with the gorgeous spread of these vintage tables and chairs in a beautiful historic district home! I loved styling this …
See this darling little favor bag below? So much can be said about it: cute, pretty, a lovely vintage touch, great little sack for teas and other treats – but the most important thing about this bag is that the hands that stitched it are those of a brave female refugee.I picked this vintage Ralph …
“We travel, initially, to lose ourselves; and we travel, next, to find ourselves.” – Pico Iyer Italy felt like a dream I didn’t want to wake up from — ten days of wandering through cobbled streets, lingering over cups of coffee, eating the freshest food imaginable, and feeling the pulse of a country that knows …
This is the post that I have been asked to write many times. As Mother’s Day approaches, I do get few calls and messages to direct my friends and family to the perfect vintage gift their mom might like. One of my friend, who doesn’t care much about vintage or collectibles herself but has a …
If you enjoyed New Nigeria County and are looking for similar books that tackle social issues with humor and sharp commentary, here are a few recommendations: 1. Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid This contemporary novel explores race, privilege, and the awkward intersections between personal relationships and societal expectations. It follows a young Black …
I downloaded the title for a book club and was very surprised that it was barely 3 hour long. I love long books or at least I do not like short stories, I feel I cannot form the connection with characters and the story comes to an end. Another thing, I had no clue what …
As the Black History Month approaches, book clubs look for books to honor the immense contributions, rich culture, and incredible resilience of Black individuals throughout history. This includes both books written for the Blacks and written by them. Over the period of my reading life, I have read many books that have opened my eyes …
One of the most iconic and eagerly awaited New Year celebrations worldwide is the NYC ball drop, watched live by approximately 1 million spectators every year. Isn’t it ironic, though, that we welcome the start of a new year by literally dropping the ball? In Greek mythology, the Titan Atlas was condemned to carry the …
One of my recurring goals from last year was to find contentment by setting my priorities in life. I am not the first one to have this goal, but I wanted to tackle it differently from last years. Instead of running after things that make me happy I tried to have the mindset of not …
Literature is not just about reading; it’s about connecting, understanding, and growing together.
The long-awaited Thanksgiving was taken real easy at our home this year. We have been travelling this year so we decided to take this is a complete stay-at-home break. In the past years, we either invited people to our home or were invited and it always got busy one way or other. Just as a …
