Thank you Narivee for the beautiful article where you featured some of my decor projects on your gorgeous gorgeous blog!!!
Everyone, please have a look at artnlight
Saturday, February 16, 2008
Monday, February 11, 2008
A trip to IKEA!
I can't tell you how much I love IKEA!
IKEA to me was always that place where furniture was made out of "pellet wood stuff" (which is still kind of true) and came all in flat boxes and was such a pain to assemble. I did not care for it much then, in fact I thought it was such a boring store... But now ever since we renovated our condo it's like an adventure going there, just hunting around for innovative and creative stuff. I know a lot of people who don't like IKEA, but I do believe that almost everyone can find something good there. (I hope)
A few cool little things I picked up while I was there:
Diska - Dish-washing brush
Plastis - Rubber gloves
Legitim - Chopping boards, set of 2
Annons - 3 piece cookware set
Samla - Bin/container
black
I can't believe the set of pots was about $ 13!!!! And they've got the best rubber gloves, just rubber and none of that flaky powdery stuff inside. The Samla bins are great too, they come in all different sizes, the tiny ones are so adorable!
Oh and this cute oven/serving dish thing, it's so tiny and perfect for snacks or making pudding/jello, it goes in the oven of course, the larger dish can bake fish, or a sweet potato. Just had to have that too.
Mixtur
Ohh and mustn't forget to pick up some IKEA cinnamon buns on your way out :)
I can't believe the set of pots was about $ 13!!!! And they've got the best rubber gloves, just rubber and none of that flaky powdery stuff inside. The Samla bins are great too, they come in all different sizes, the tiny ones are so adorable!
Oh and this cute oven/serving dish thing, it's so tiny and perfect for snacks or making pudding/jello, it goes in the oven of course, the larger dish can bake fish, or a sweet potato. Just had to have that too.
Mixtur
Ohh and mustn't forget to pick up some IKEA cinnamon buns on your way out :)
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
Summer and Fall 2007 with Nokia N70
A brief overview of summer and fall of 2007 using my Nokia N70 phone camera.. enjoy!
Slideshow
As I write this the ground outside is covered in snow, they say this winter is going to be "cold" (I hate the cold so much!)
Winter just started and I'm looking forward to next year and the summer.
Other news, earlier in November I got my wisdom teeth out, took one tough week to get over it all and recover but so glad it's over, and didn't feel a thing during the extractions, honestly!
More to come.. very soon.. I promise :)
Monday, May 28, 2007
Saturday
My latest collection of photos are from Saturday's picnic. I had a wonderful time preparing everything, even though my mom was very discouraged at the idea of grilling, the previous day we had gone out shopping for everything including a charcoal BBQ and grocery shopping a few times (every store seems to carry different things around here so that's a bit of a headache)
This was the first time I've ever done grilling on my own, while I've always been invited to BBQs and helped out my grand-dad but never had any real idea how it works.
Last time I was invited to a picnic was around Feb last year back in Yemen, but I can't say I have many fond memories of that.
It was at Wadi Bani Matar (the valley of the people of rain or "tribe of rain") and while the place and setting were absolutely breathtaking I couldn't identify with the way things were done, a little disorganized to enjoy.
I don't believe entertaining should be stressful, if done properly it can be a great experience as I've discovered.
A notebook helped me a lot, planning and writing lists of everything, especially when it comes to foods that need 24 hours or so to be prepared.
Let's not forget the weather though, everything else was running wonderfully yet as soon as my sister and I carried the first batch of things down an unexpected shower started, we couldn't help but burst out laughing instead of getting stressed out. Quickly we went back up and thought of changing the plan to the park near by where there is a shelter, mother however would have to drive us there, and we'd have to take all the supplies at once. In ten minutes - alhamdulillah - the rain stopped.
My sister was a great help and those match light instant charcoals saved us a lot of trouble. Glad mom decided not to join us because I'm sure she'd start worrying the moment the flame erupted, we waited patiently for 10 mins as the instructions pointed out and sure enough everything went smoothly after that.
The setting was perfect, right on the grounds of the condo building, I've never seen this picnic area before!! Here are some lovely shots my sister captured. You may be able to see the stream and bride that run from the golf course down into the lake.
Meanwhile my sister and I were downstairs my other two sisters and mom did some cleaning up on the balcony, and they prepared this lovely surprise for me...
Basically they quickly put together this decorated "arab" mafarish, surfa style decor out there. I was truly speechless at how "middle eastern" it felt stepping out there. Loved it!!
While it was a wonderful day, I'd like to dedicate a portion of this entry to Remy. Sadly on Saturday the 26th of May, and as soon as we got down there and prepared the coals I spotted this little mouse that appeared to have died recently, he was so cute *sniffles*
I had named him Remy after the Rat character in Disney's new movie "Ratatouille" ..
My sister took these shots of the sweet little guy. Even though we never knew him we miss him and he'll always be remembered.
Rest in Peace little Remy. Below is a shot of the grave we've buried him in and decorated it with flowers.
This was the first time I've ever done grilling on my own, while I've always been invited to BBQs and helped out my grand-dad but never had any real idea how it works.
Last time I was invited to a picnic was around Feb last year back in Yemen, but I can't say I have many fond memories of that.
It was at Wadi Bani Matar (the valley of the people of rain or "tribe of rain") and while the place and setting were absolutely breathtaking I couldn't identify with the way things were done, a little disorganized to enjoy.
I don't believe entertaining should be stressful, if done properly it can be a great experience as I've discovered.
A notebook helped me a lot, planning and writing lists of everything, especially when it comes to foods that need 24 hours or so to be prepared.
Let's not forget the weather though, everything else was running wonderfully yet as soon as my sister and I carried the first batch of things down an unexpected shower started, we couldn't help but burst out laughing instead of getting stressed out. Quickly we went back up and thought of changing the plan to the park near by where there is a shelter, mother however would have to drive us there, and we'd have to take all the supplies at once. In ten minutes - alhamdulillah - the rain stopped.
My sister was a great help and those match light instant charcoals saved us a lot of trouble. Glad mom decided not to join us because I'm sure she'd start worrying the moment the flame erupted, we waited patiently for 10 mins as the instructions pointed out and sure enough everything went smoothly after that.
The setting was perfect, right on the grounds of the condo building, I've never seen this picnic area before!! Here are some lovely shots my sister captured. You may be able to see the stream and bride that run from the golf course down into the lake.
Meanwhile my sister and I were downstairs my other two sisters and mom did some cleaning up on the balcony, and they prepared this lovely surprise for me...
Basically they quickly put together this decorated "arab" mafarish, surfa style decor out there. I was truly speechless at how "middle eastern" it felt stepping out there. Loved it!!
While it was a wonderful day, I'd like to dedicate a portion of this entry to Remy. Sadly on Saturday the 26th of May, and as soon as we got down there and prepared the coals I spotted this little mouse that appeared to have died recently, he was so cute *sniffles*
I had named him Remy after the Rat character in Disney's new movie "Ratatouille" ..
My sister took these shots of the sweet little guy. Even though we never knew him we miss him and he'll always be remembered.
Rest in Peace little Remy. Below is a shot of the grave we've buried him in and decorated it with flowers.
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