Candles have been lighting the homes and hearths of civilisations for centuries and today, they are used in celebration, romance, self-care, ceremony, and home décor, casting a warm glow all the way from their humble beginnings in Ancient Egypt, Rome and China, to Dubai. 2020 has seen the candle take a leading role in guiding us through some gloomy days with innovative scents that transport us far from our lockdown to destinations we miss and…
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How many times have you moved home in the UAE? Twice, four times… perhaps even 10 or more! Because the UAE draws many expats to its sunny shores for lucrative career opportunities it can be a transient place, and even if it has become your ‘forever home’ you’ll no doubt have moved a few times while residing here (and will move a few more)! This year, many people’s circumstances have changed due to the pandemic,…
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As we near the end of 2020, wouldn’t it now feel strange to leave the house without a face mask and hand sanitiser? They say it takes just 28 days to turn a task into a habit, and the ‘new normal’ is not feeling so new anymore! With public health and safety precautions here to stay for the foreseeable future, it’s time to make your at-home hygiene station part of the furniture. No more dumping…
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Diwali, the Indian Festival of Lights, is a heartfelt celebratory occasion in the Hindu calendar when families and friends unite in the spirit of togetherness and pay respect to good fortunes, to health and to happiness. With social gatherings limited this year due to COVID-19 restrictions, many households will be celebrating Diwali on November 14 with virtual parties or small, intimate family gatherings at home. Here, we pay homage to the Festival of Lights with…
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Make Halloween/fall 2020 gorgeous and glamorous with these chic pumpkin makeovers that are too gourd to eat! Puns aside, these creative looks are simple and suitable for any level of crafter and will add fashionable flair to your Halloween décor, whether you’re having family around or enjoying a virtual Halloween party with friends. From graceful lace to flirty pom poms, try these DIY pumpkin makeovers yourself with our easy-to-follow step-by-step guides, minimal materials and no…
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One of the biggest challenges we all face in this fast-paced world is finding time to relax. Not everyone is lucky enough to have the opportunity to take time off work or visit a spa, but we do have the opportunity to create a space at home where we can unwind and recharge our batteries. The bedroom is an ideal room in which to create a haven of tranquility — after all, sleep is the…
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The Dubai Home Festival (DHF) is back, celebrating the very best shopping experiences that only Dubai offers, with amazing sales and promotions, expert home lifestyle advice and exciting events taking place throughout the city’s malls, from September 24 to October 10. DHF returns for its second year, thanks to Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), and Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing, bringing world-class entertainment, shopping and events to the emirate with super sales…
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Ebarza, much loved as one of the UAE’s most fashionable furniture e-tailers, debuts its first brick-and-mortar showroom on Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah. It’s time to celebrate! A firm online favourite amongst UAE-based homeowners, renters and interior enthusiasts alike, Ebarza, a homegrown contemporary furniture online retailer of home accessories and furnishings for living rooms, bedrooms, home offices and outdoor spaces, has opened its first brick-and-mortar store in Nakheel Mall, on Palm Jumeirah. The 14,250-square-foot showroom is located…
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If your home is lacking that certain joie de vivre, be inspired by this stunning, contemporary villa project by Valentina Piscopo, founder of the online design platform KUKY. Last summer, the Italian designer was asked by an Abu Dhabi family to help them transition from an apartment to a two-storey villa in Green Community, Dubai. Valentina’s brief was to create a cosy home with a Scandinavian design influence for the couple, Suad and Ali, and…
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If turning your fire extinguisher into a chic Chanel home accessory sounds like your kind of makeover, you’ll love the inspiring hygge-focused home of Canadian-Lebanese expat Cynthia Salloum, which she showcases on her Instagram account White Haven Décor. Cynthia’s villa in Jumeirah Village Triangle (JVT), Dubai, is a sanctuary of layered natural textures and Scandinavian tones, honey woods and heavenly whites — even her fluffy Persian-Angora cat Bella complements the scheme! Here, we find out…
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