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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…
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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…
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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…