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  • The Harem

    The Harem

    Another historical must-see in Istanbul is the Topkapi Palace Musuem, where the Ottoman Sultans used to live. It’s a big palace with a lot to see but our main interest was to visit the Harem which is the private rooms where the Sultans, their wives and concubines used to live. Mesmerized by the design, colours, tiles and…

    Nahya

    July 12, 2014
    Europe, Travel
    Euro Trip, Istanbul, Ottoman Empire, Ottoman Palace, Sultanahmet, Topkapi Palace, Turkey
  • IKEA Hack with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint

    IKEA Hack with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint

    Our room growing up was all IKEA, and I think that might have been how I got interested in furniture in the first place. I was my Dad’s furniture assembly assistant, responsible for holding the instructions manual and handing him the screws and bolts and tools he needed to built my anticipated new desk/bookshelf/bed. I…

    Nahya

    July 9, 2014
    Creativity, DIY
    Annie Sloan, Anthropologie, Chalk Paint, IKEA, IKEA Hack, Paris Grey, Refurbished Furniture, Upcycled Furniture
  • Upcycled Furniture Inspired by Summer and Travels

    Upcycled Furniture Inspired by Summer and Travels

    I am so happy to have finally completed refurbishing some of the antique pieces I’ve had sitting in my garage over the winter months. I had a bit of free time this past weekend so away I went with my paintbrush. I hope you enjoy the transformation! Storage Cabinet I painted this stunning piece a calming blue-green and added coral…

    Nahya

    July 8, 2014
    Creativity, DIY
    Antiques, CIL Paint, DIY, Refurbished Furniure, Turquoise, Upcycled, Upcycling, Vintage, Zara Home
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