“All the world’s a stage,
And all the men and women merely players;” William Shakespeare
Hamnet, Shakespeare & the Tragedy – Retold!
Snobs A Novel by Julian Fellowes
“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 …
2020 Reads and Listens!
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 …
For Your Collection ~
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 …
Gift Ideas for Dads of (Almost) All Kinds! #fathersday2020
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 …
Post-Mother’s Day and Pre-Eid!
Occasions in Quarantine!
Bring The Spirit of Ramadan To Your Home!
Let us make this Quarantine Ramadan fun!
Playing You Part in Quarantine Economy! #standwithsmall
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 …
Books To Read in Quarantine ~ for Readers and Non-readers!
Book suggestions during lockdown!
Becoming by Michelle Obama
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 …
A Friendship Tea Mini Shoot!
Happiness is a cup of tea or two with a great friend!
With love from Pakistan – A guide to bring presents from your homeland!
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!
Delicate pieces-in-hands compilation ~ the human touch!
Boho wanderlust ~ no shoes, no veil – all flowers and nature pieces!
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 …
New Orleans – a cultural rendezvous, a satisfaction of wanderlust!
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 …
Lovely holiday for Mum!
Tea on Mother’s Day is always a charming choice!
A desert wedding
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 …
The last tea with the “Miss”! (Part 2)
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 …
The last tea with the “Miss”! (Part 1)
Have a friend who got engaged over Valentine’s Day? This is a perfect shoot for bridal tea luncheon!
Proposal Styled Shoot #popthequestion
Popping the question this Valentine? This is just the post for you!
Galentine’s Day Tea Party – February 13th
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 – …
Little Man Baby Shower!
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 …
A lawn bridal shower tea!
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 very woodsey, rustic sweetheart table
A romanceful sweetheart table!
Just The Two Of US
When the only thing you need is each other!
Bride-to-be and her ladies sipping tea vintage-style ~
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 …
Vintage fabric favor bags
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 …
Milestones During Lock-Down
Quarantine is going on at its own pace and life reaching its own milestones. Our oldest turned 20 in early March as the Covid-19 hit the US and our second one turned 18 right in the middle of the pandemic. Usually we are not keen on elaborated birthdays or making a big deal, nor are …
Eid Decor & Gifts For Your Family and Friends!
Thanks so much everyone for liking the Ramadan decor and gift guide that we floated in the beginning of Ramadan! Many of you requested another post before Eid! Luckily the Muslim creatives are busy coming up with amazing decor and gifts for Eid and making it easy to put together the guides! We loved looking …
Short & Sweet Guide for last-minute Mother’s Day gifts!
This may be quarantine but some of us are still busy with so many things this new lifestyle has brought to us. Finding gifts can be easily pushed down the list-to-do in our everyday demanding life. Our team put together a quick, short and sweet gift idea guide for Mother’s day. Whether you are able …