WONDERFUL WEEKEND

I think this category on the blog has been neglected (sorry!) because I’ve just been immensely busy these past couple of months! I’ve also been forgetting to post the monthly Color Palettes, and I also forgot my blog’s 4th birthday! Can you believe it?

So we’ll call it even? Good. Enjoy the links!

The easiest way to apply eyeliner!

Pretty cool cups!

Beautiful: Suspended Dandelions..

Ooh I like these necklaces!

Loving this calendar..

Stylish Ikat cards.

Inspirational…

It’s not blood, it’s ketchup.

There’s a tree trunk in the room..

For the art lover: Sandwich artist!

Easy peasy Rice Krispies Treats!

Super decadent Carrot Layer Cake..

Have a bubbly weekend!

Image: Sonia and Mark Whitesnow

IN CAFFEINE WE TRUST

This interactive limited edition coffee poster by Column Five Media allows its user to track the data of their coffee consumption over the course of a month.

You can mark your coffee consumption on the poster using a paintbrush dipped in your… coffee!

BOOKSHELVES

I LOVE books (in case you hadn’t noticed). One of my favorite things to do is rearrange my bookcase which at the moment is overflowing and spewing books onto the floor.

Another thing I love is browsing bookshelves and bookcases on the Internet and seeing cool and creative ways in which people organize theirs. I save them in a special folder in my computer, and I’ve recently started sharing them on Pinterest.

Here are some of my favorites. (See more at Pinterest)

KHALEEJESQUE MAGAZINE

I’m sure I’ve mentioned it before, but my colleagues and I decided to launch a print version of our e-zine Khaleejesque.com.

We wanted to explore the visual and graphic aspect of Khaleejesque more, and with print magazines, you’ve got a bigger playground to play in.

Well, we’ve finally published it! An immense load has been lifted off our chests, but at the same time, it has been an extraordinary achievement! We knew deep down we could do it, but right about the middle of it, we were plagued with doubt (and maaaybe some panic attacks)!

We went for a clean, minimal and organized layout, with a strong emphasis on design and color. We hope it embodies all of the positive characteristics of the Arabian Gulf.. and we hope you like it!

We’re holding a small launch event at Mall 360 on Sunday and Monday Feb 5 and 6, 2012.

Follow @khaleejesque on Twitter for more info!

ANDREA WALSH FACETED BOXES

A beautiful way to store jewelry and other valuables are these lovely Andrea Walsh Faceted Boxes. These handmade boxes are made using fine bone china for the base and topped with a frosted glass lid.

They’re available in Lemon, Rose and Blue lids, but my favorite is the burnished gold box with the white lid. It’s so glamorous!

via Design Crush

CELEBRATION

(Me in yellow flower print dress by Kuwaiti brand 3ain, grey fur vest; Fajer in yellow sweater, black leggings; Manayer in plaid shirt, black leggings, black boots; Hadaya in polka dot shirt, long grey vest, black leggings, black boots)

We celebrated my aunt’s birthday on Friday during our weekly gathering. She’s my dad’s only sister so she’s extra extra special! My cousins got some confetti poppers and brought a cake. It was quite fun – messy, yet fun – and I managed to sneak in Khaleejesque Magazine and call it a double celebration. Did I mention we published our first issue?? Crazy!!

Needless to say, where there is a gathering, there is food. And plenty of it...

Oh and complimentary outfit photos for those of you who asked :)

Photography by me and my cousin

CHILDREN’S STORY POSTERS

I’m a sucker for good design, and I especially love it when something classic is redesigned. These Children’s Story Posters by Christian Jackson are minimalist reinterpretations of classic children’s stories like The Three Little Pigs, The Wizard of Oz, Snow White and more.

See more at Square Inch Design.

THURSDAY

(Hadaya in rust blazer, skinny jeans, grey shawl; Rawan in black blazer, light yellow jeans, black boots; Me in color-block skirt, pink cardigan, fur vest)

Finally got around to taking outfit photos this weekend. I started lugging my camera around again, and I’m thankful I did because my cousins (and sisters) rock some pretty awesome outfits!

I didn’t have time to ask about the details of what they’re wearing, so if you want to ask about a specific item, do so in the comments. Thanks!

Photography by me and my sister

LOVE THIS LOOK: BLACK & WHITE

Black and white is probably the most popular and most universal color combination. However, there is a very fine line between rocking the cool combo, and looking like you ended your shift waitressing at a restaurant. This girl nails it!

Image: Stockholm Streetstyle

STYLISH IPAD COVERS

I jumped on the iPad bandwagon last year and got an iPad 2. I'm very happy with it, and it comes in really handy especially during weekends when I'm out but still need to get work done, at waiting rooms, or at meetings and quick presentations for clients.

Right now, I'm using the Smart Cover (in black) to protect it, but since I'm using the iPad a lot more for work, I want to get a stylish cover.

I found some fantastic ones at NET-A-PORTER.COM and can't make a decision. The ones above are my favorite. I'd rather get a flip open case than a sleeve. What do you think, which one should I get?

1. Marni Printed PVC iPad Sleeve

2. Jonathan Saunders for Smythson Leather iPad Case

3. Jimmy Choo Tyler Glitter iPad Sleeve

4. Marni Leather iPad Case

5. Jil Sander Acid Green Leather iPad Case

6. Bottega Veneta Intrecciato Leather iPad Sleeve

7. Jimmy Choo Ripley Calf Hair iPad Case

8. Chloé Caramel Leather iPad Sleeve

9. Alexander Wang Prisma iPad Case

10. Comme des Garçons Sky-Blue Leather iPad Case