“There was never a child so lovely but his mother was glad to get him asleep.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson.…
Dough Baby
“Is Z big enough for baking yet?”- asked my cousin to another cousin. “Yes!” she replied. Baking? Z?! Z and…
Baby Andrew’s First Newborn Photoshoot
Emily just gave birth to her handsome little baby Andrew 2 weeks ago so I was excited to take his…
Katie & Jason’s Maternity Shoot
“Making the decision to have a child – It’s momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go…
Rose Red
“In all our quest of greatness, like wanton boys, whose pastime is their care, we follow after bubbles, blown in the…
Waleed’s Photoshoot
The fundamental job of a toddler is to rule the universe. Lawrence Kutner Z has a friend, but she can’t…
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…
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…
And You Are?
A story about my grandmother who passed away a couple of years ago – keep her in your prayers! She…
Gardening in Gold
“Art is like baby shoes. When you coat them with gold, they can no longer be worn.” John Updike I…
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…
Lavender and Turquoise Walk
The tones of gray, pale turquoise and pink will prevail ~ Christian Dior I love spring. I love the way…
Spring Portfolio
“Every spring is the only spring, a perpetual astonishment.” ~ Ellis Peters Here are a few of Z. Words…
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…
Colorful Chore
I have sporadic OCD cleaning moments around the house. But then I get lazy and I’m cured. It’s a very…
Nana’s Calligraphy
“Rest in Reason. Move in Passion.” – Khalil Gibran I love her hands and how she holds her pen. Crisp…
Green Chilli Siblings
Once you get a spice in your home, you have it forever. Women never throw out spices. The Egyptians were…
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…
Edible Bow Ties
“Most of the shapes of pasta have been around for a long, long time.” – John Chiakulas Cooking Credit: My…