Spring Garden Party
By Contributing Writer, Sobia Hussain Despite the recent fluctuations in temperatures, spring is officially here in North America. It represents life, renewal, growth, and warmth–something…
Category: Crafts
Warm Up With DIY Soy Candles
Winter came a little too late to many parts of North America this year. But when it came, it came with a big bang…and lots…
Pom-Pom Embellished Tea Towels
It’s the little things in life which can bring the greatest smiles. It gives us a chance to pause and appreciate hidden gems in our…
Repurpose Chic Bangles at the Dining Table
It’s always exciting to receive exotic gifts from faraway lands I’ll probably never have a chance to visit. I felt that way when one of…
Hand-Stitch These Lovely Vintage Floral Coasters
There’s a special place in my heart for vintage trinkets and all things handmade. Much of it has to do with the memories it holds.…
Spa Day at Home: DIY Skincare Recipes
Sobia Hussain, owner of The Olive Tree Soap Company, wows us again with these wonderful recipes you will want to make at home just because…
Take Away the Winter Blues with These Café Planters
This wonderful winter craft is brought to us by Sobia Hussain of The Olive Tree Soap Company. Remember this amazing giveaway she offered recently? Well,…
8 Tips for Creating A Festive Home This Ramadan
Ramadan is a special time of reflection as one deepens their self-control, spirituality, and compassion for those less fortunate. Take some time this year to…
Decorating the Home for Ramadan and Eid
Saima Nasim runs the beautiful design blog, Azzure. Have you seen it? It caught my attention because of her gorgeous photos and smart suggestions for…
Sakina Design’s Ramadan Lantern Project
I asked Creative Designer Kung Pik Liu over at Sakina Design to share something special with us this Ramadan to make our homes feel festive,…
Tell Your Neighbors About Ramadan and ‘Eid With Homemade Goodie Bags
Nearly ten years ago when I began speaking at local libraries, churches and schools about Islam, Muslims, Ramadan, and/or ‘Eid, I would carry a bag…
A Simple Way to Jazz Up Your Refrigerator
I finally had some free time on my hands to work on a few projects on my ‘someday’ list. Since moving recently, I really wanted…
How to Make a Hand-Crafted Serving Tray
Although I haven’t talked about it much on this blog, I really am a lover of home made crafts, especially those where I can re-purpose things I…
