How different can life be in Pakistan compared to Europe? I had a great opportunity to spend more time in Pakistan at the end of the summer this year. My husband and I spent about six weeks in Pakistan. We wanted to discover more of the Northern part of Pakistan. What an incredible time we had! Pakistan is a country…

The truth behind Islamic handmade carpet designs Everyone right now is into “Moroccan design” and Morocco has become a popular destination for design before (covid-19). However, what do we really mean by “Moroccan design”? Handmade carpets in Morocco are made by the Berbers community which is wildly known. Handmade carpets…

Thoughts of a total newbie on Islam Usually, people avoid discussing politics, religion and money, sometimes even within the same family. I understand why. I am not well versed in politics nor religion. Money, well, I am not interested in anyone’s wealth. I am more interested in the wealth of…

Nature, Alhambra and handmade carpets share beauty secrets Why handmade carpets are beautiful? Why nature is so inviting and put people at ease? If you’ve ever seen Alhambra in Granada, Spain you’ll be asking that same question. It begs a question does beauty have universal truths? Is there such a…

Things to know when placing handmade carpets in your home Everyone wants a beautiful home. Beautiful can be subjective particularly when it comes to your own home. However, when it comes to designing a house there are some universal truths. You need windows, walls and good flooring. When it comes…

If you are building a house in a hot country the questions to answer Since I live in Spain swimming pool has always been a must. It’s always so nice to go for a dip in blue beautiful water when it’s sizzling hot. It’s amazing to swim with the sun…

A few facts about handmade carpets I learned If you ever tried to get yourself a handmade carpet you’ll know it’s a total jungle out there. It depends on where you are in the world of course. If you are in the West looking for an art piece in other…

Travelling in Covid-19 time and what you learn about the cities — What do you know about Malaga? I knew nothing before we went last summer. We went to discover it. It was Coronavirus time. What happened? We ended up buying a little house in the Malaga mountains, which is about a 15-minute drive to the centre of Malaga. No, it wasn’t…

The durability of the handmade carpets Handmade carpets are unique pieces. Carpets not only act as floor coverings but also are a piece of art. Not everyone is aware of this fact often all we want in our homes is a carpet. Only when you start searching and researching carpets…