September is very confused month in Dallas, the heat still lingers on and we try our best to welcome fall – we have pumpkins, sweet & spicy scented candles, russet foliage wreaths in stores but can you really talk about autumn decor, warm throws, crisp air and hot drinks when you can’t stand in the sun for more than two minutes? Not really – but you can for sure ponder on summers! So here is me ruminating over mine…
First off…do you guys have summer flings? I do! Here are from the last two summers…
Summer fling 2023 – Oppenheimer
I saw Oppenheimer TWICE in the cinema. Fell in love with Cillian Murphy’s portrayal of J. Robert Oppenheimer, an American theoretical physicist aka father of atomic bomb.
Cillian Murphy himself is da bomb. Handsome and immensely talented. Rest of the cast Emily Blunt, Matt Damon and Robert Downey Jr. were phenomenal in their roles. I became a fan of the visionary of this masterpiece, the director Christopher Nolan.
I often wonder what would it be like, to be inside the head of the director? How’s she/he processing everything inside the brain? I feel hopeful when I see movies like Oppenheimer. Human talents put to best use!
Summer fling 2024 – Teddy Swims
How it started?
Lose Control
When you’re not next to me (when you’re not here with me)
I’m fallin’ apart right in front of you, can’t you see?
I lose control
When you’re not next to me, mm-hm
Yeah, you’re breakin’ my heart, baby
You make a mess of me
How it’s going…
The Door
No more thinking about you late night
No more running around with your friends now
Done picking up pieces of my soul up off the floor
I said I would die for you, baby
But I can’t take this pain no more
I thought I was willing
But tonight I save my life when I showed you the door
I don’t want to lose you, baby
But I can’t play this game no more
I thought it would kill me
But tonight I saved my life when I showed you the door
I am a sucker for good and meaningful lyrics. Teddy Swims says “I thought it would kill me, but tonight I saved my life when I showed you the door“, for a romantic relationship of his life. But I feel that I can use this powerful mantra for any relationship. This song is on top of my YouTube “safaee” playlist. I play it when I am organizing, cleaning and cooking. It keeps me energized and going. Isn’t it nice to find something to motivate you and weather the summers!!
While I am here, let me share with you few other things, international and local…
Lal’s Chocolate
Did you see the news of Lal’s a chocolate shop in Karachi and Lahore was awarded “Pastry Discovery Gem Award”? La Liste in Paris, which is a guide known for compiling world’s best restaurants, coffee and tea shops and food gems and when they identified Lal’s to give the award, this made us proud!
Support this Pakistani business and send love via dessert to your loved ones! The cookery is run by Lal Majid and she also has a book Deliciously Yours – Chocolates and Desserts with has abundance of information for cooking and handling chocolates. A great resource for chefs and bakers! You can buy this trove of knowledge here.
Re-imagine your home!
This one here is from our Style and Decor team: for locals who love to be creative with their home furnishing, Childress Fabric Store in Addison is moving and they are having an awesome sale – up to 80% off! We are talking about fabric, trappings, tassels, piping – anything to give your furniture and windows a custom look. Make a peaceful resting corner you always wanted for yourself, cover an old chair with chinoiserie, get some fluffy cushions in fun colors, add a braid or two to your ottoman – surprise yourself and your family, fulfill your heart’s desire!
Some inspirations shared by our team:
SK Drapes
While we are on the subject of adding style to your home, here is a great recommendation! If you are looking for something entirely unique, there is a fantastic local business that specializes in creating bespoke decor projects for your home. This is a one-stop shop for your custom window treatments, stunning floral arrangements, modern art paintings, calligraphy and much more. Contact the stylist, Sana Kashif at SK Drapes n More for an interior design consultation and they will help you to re-imagine your space or match your vision.
Two New Writers on Our Blog!
And last but not least at all – we have two new writers on our blog, Hunniya from UK and Raheela who is local. If you have not already read the post, here is the link! We are all bunch of busy women but we love writing and always take some time out to create posts for you! Stay tuned for our next posts- we would love to see you again!
