The fundamental job of a toddler is to rule the universe. Lawrence Kutner Z has a friend, but she can’t … More
Year: 2012
Strawberry Picking Photoshoot with Rania
I last went strawberry picking a long time ago with my cousins and aunt in Canada. It was fun and … More
Life and the Lack of It
A week ago, my grandmother passed away. Even when you know your grandmother is fighting for her life, you still … More
And You Are?
A story about my grandmother who passed away a couple of years ago – keep her in your prayers! She … More
Gardening in Gold
“Art is like baby shoes. When you coat them with gold, they can no longer be worn.” John Updike I … More
Give-Me-Some-More-Inches Hats
Play around with materials, colors, stitches. Everything is allowed! Crochet is a magnificent adventure that opens the doors to your … More
Lavender and Turquoise Walk
The tones of gray, pale turquoise and pink will prevail ~ Christian Dior I love spring. I love the way … More
Spring Portfolio
“Every spring is the only spring, a perpetual astonishment.” ~ Ellis Peters Here are a few of Z. Words … More
Bench Warmers
A throne is only a bench covered with velvet ~ Napoleon Bonaparte Me & Z. Photo Courtesy: Ahmed Zakaria,
Chunky Funky Hats
“With hook and thread agile fingers are capable of producing an endless variety of beautiful modern and traditional designs, each … More
Colorful Chore
I have sporadic OCD cleaning moments around the house. But then I get lazy and I’m cured. It’s a very … More
Nana’s Calligraphy
“Rest in Reason. Move in Passion.” – Khalil Gibran I love her hands and how she holds her pen. Crisp … More
Green Chilli Siblings
Once you get a spice in your home, you have it forever. Women never throw out spices. The Egyptians were … More
Nana’s Treasures Part 2
“Yellow wakes me up in the morning. Yellow gets me on the bike every day. Yellow has taught me the … More
Edible Bow Ties
“Most of the shapes of pasta have been around for a long, long time.” – John Chiakulas Cooking Credit: My … More
Nana’s Treasures
Nana’s visiting all the way from Pakistan. Nana loves nature and brings lots of nature treasures inside our home. Here … More
Z’s Nursery – Pakistani Style
“As I picked her up and peeled off the warm damp layers, I had this strange feeling of female communion. … More
Pink and Green
“Pink is the navy blue of India” – Diana Vreeland I think Pink is also the navy blue of Pakistan. Here’s … More
Blue and Red
“Why do two colors, put one next to the other, sing? Can one really explain this? No. Just as one … More
Crayola Cousins
Give crayons. Adults are disturbingly impoverished of these magical dream sticks. ~Dr. SunWolf I have 3 brothers and no sisters. Growing … More