The Joule Pool

This is for Faaj

The Joule Dallas pool is something else.

What an architectural element! It is suspended beyound the buildings edge. It looks fantastic from every angle.

Too Cool! I like ;)

images from flicker

Singapore's Skyscraper Infinity Pool

images: wikamidia commons, flicker

Diva PopCorn!

AHAM SHAYYY!

Seriously, for DIVAs lol. Pop corn with a twist. You can find it at Dean& Deluca Avenues.

Wooden Chairs

These photos are from a renovated beach house in Spain. You can find more images and read the article in Nuevo Estilo

Poteet Architects

Robinson Loft

Collector's Loft

Cicconi Loft

Obsessed with Mirrors

Click Neiman Marcus to find more

زوارة خميس

Each ramadan we get fixated on some arabic series or another. So far, I am trying to catch up with Zwarat khamees. Alot of events, and alot of action. I hope I'll stay tuned :) How about you?

LAmoYa's Healthy Snack

Rahash, Dried Fruits, Almonds, and Walnuts

HeadBands

A new collection of headbands, clutches, belts, and necklaces available at the Mubarak Center in Zahra Complex Salmiya. Basically if your missing an accessory to your outfit, you can find it there :)

kawater 6

During Ramadan I like to watch Kawater, a series on MBC1, by Ahmed Shuqairi. The presenter talks about improving our Muslim cultures by applying successful methods that work in other countries. Last year, Kawater 5 went to Japan and filmed many impressive habits that a non Muslim culture applies on a daily basis . The episode that struck me most was about Japanese children cleaning their class rooms. Such a simple task yet , we do not do it here in Kuwait and I believe anywhere in the Middle East. A task that is humbling and should be part of our Muslim habits. This year,however, Kawater 6 shows us that the power of media, and how the presenters message went through to some one. The minister of Education in Saudi Arabia is applying this in 50 schools in his country. Well done to Ahmed Shuqairi for being so positive in his message, unlike many other preachers.

Kelly Wearstler

Kelly Wearstler, interior designer and style maker has many projects on her hands.

Her signature style is over the top.

Her published books are colorful.

Her products (rugs, trays, stools ,etc) are wonderful.

But, I can't say I want it all. On the contrary,

I just want to look at it.

And my favorite of all her projects is still the Doheny Estate pictures posted above.

Basboosa

Basboosa ya Basboosa

Ok, Im really hungry and there's still a long way to go till ftoor time! (crying face)

Ingredients;

Syrup: 2 1/4 cups sugar

1 1/4 cups water

juice of 1 lemon

Basbosa cake: 2 cups semolina

1 cup sugra

1 stick butter

1 cup full cream milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 tablespoon baking powder

1 tablespoon baking soda

2 eggs

Preheat oven 350*. Grease 9 x12 baking pan. Cream together the butter and suger. Then add the vanilla extract. In another bowl, add the semolina, baking soda and baking powder, then add the suger and butter mixture and milk.

Add to pan, take a knife and make diagonal lines making the shape of a diamond. Then add almonds. Bake for 25 minutes.

To prepare syrup, dissolve the sugar in water, add lemon juice and bring to a boil. reduce heat and then pour onto cake mixture till absorbed.

just a post

Yumm side dishes,

Everyone knows how to make fatoosh!

POTATOE GRATIN

1kg Potatoes. 3 garlic cloves. 500ml double cream. Salt and Pepper.

Preheat oven 160* C, slice potatoes thinly, and grate the garlic and place onto potatoes.

Season with salt and pepper. Then pour the cream onto the potatoes. Mix well and then place in the gratin dish.

Bake for 45 to 50 min, could cook for a bit longer!

HANDY APRON

What an Apron! No headaches figuring out numeric conversions hehe,

cooking time,roasting time, or defrosting instructions! Its written all over the'apron :)

Designed by John Caswell

Available at this site here

Marble Sliding Wall

designed by SN14E

Fashion fix

Nice dress ( stella McCartney)

Out there shoes (loubies)

Bracelet (alexis Bittar)

RAMADAN IS HERE :)

So, mbarak 3alaikom ilshahar. Happy Griash!lol

Since we will be fasting tomorrow, I think I'll be talking about food more often :)

and thank god my friends make some wonderful food.

And they serve it on plates of art! like the ones above.

And my Vegan friend, can i say... "I LIKE"

I tried something so simple yet soo yummy that I must share.

Cooked brown lentils, diced onions, chopped tomatoes, 6a7eena and wrap it up in a tortilla.

*Lentils excellent source of iron.

*Its a dietary fiber,carbohydrate, and protein

Modern Casbah

What an event!

What atmosphere! The pictures say it all

by Yifat Oren & Associates

EVENT: EVE

Eve Boutique will be displaying its fun, young summer wardrobe and kaftan dresses @ the exhibition on the 9th & 10th August
Open from 10am to 1pm and 4pm to 10pm