Textile Exhibition by Ajman University Students

Our shoe-shopping trip over the weekend for Andreas brought us back to Dubai Mall.The grand atrium greeted us with students' Art Exhibition from Ajman University. I share with you today photos from Zone 1 called Textile Exhibition. There were about 50 designs on display. Here are my top picks.

I like anything vintage and elegant so this was my favorite. Actually i had been playing an idea long ago that when we get to design our dining set, i want the family initials etched or embroidered or carved (whichever works) on the headrest of the dining chairs.

Again, the old soul in me reaches out to something you will see in old English houses =).

I would really love a stool like this on my dresser hihi.

And lastly, I chose this because I am a big fan of wood works and country-style homes.

The exhibition runs from April 7 to April 16. If you will be lucky like me, you get to meet the artists as well. As i went back to my favorite design to take more photos in different angles, two students approached me and and one said that the chair was her design. Obviously, I was delighted!!

Rosa Parviz Moulaei informed me that the calligraphy is Persian which means Pray for Peace. The Iranian worked on her piece for three days.

I really feel bad but I lost this student's name. She is a third year at the AUST. Her project called, The Victory in leather and dark wood makes for a regal living room decor.

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Krispy Kreme, Anyone?

Calling all ye'donut lovers!

We chanced upon the fantastic Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Promo at Dubai Mall. For 20 AED, you get six doughnuts - three original glazed, and three special donuts of your choice. Ain't that a sweet deal? Hurry now to your nearest KK branch!

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Could This Be The Answer?

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine.

Is SocialSpark the answer to my fervent prayer? It's been four years since I earned my own money. Coming to Dubai newly married and gearing up for our first born, Hubby and I decided that it will be cheaper if I stay at home and take care of Andreas. It entailed a lot of sacrifice but our family managed to survive within hubby's salary. 

Now that Andreas started nursery last week, the monthly school fee slashed a huge chunk from our budget. I started looking around for potential buy & sell business and even a part-time job in the morning while my two-year old is attending the nursery. That explains the reason why I missed posting my other favorite memes.

This afternoon, while my kiddo is taking a nap and with no lead yet on how to earn extra for the family income, I decided to Google Pay Per Post. I remember, while pregnant with Andreas two years ago, my blogger friends at Bravenet (where I started my first blog) urged me to join PPP as it enormously helps SAHMs like me earn some dollars. But being a first time Mommy, I was more concerned preparing for my delivery date. We had no extra help from any other people. It was up to me and Hubby to plan, read, and research everything about the baby's arrival. Well, our preparations did pay off because after four hours of labor, they declared I should give birth via Ceasarian section. It would mean longer recuperation on my part with Hubby to take care of everything else. But since we did our homework, Andreas' newborn days went on very smoothly. Recalling those days, it was the proudest moment of our marriage life.

Anyways, back to my afternoon Goggling, I learned that PPP is now more popularly known as IZEA . And that they created a new platform called SocialSpark - a site where bloggers and advertisers can meet up and trade services. Advertisers pay or sponsor posts and opinions of bloggers to review their products and services. I found the idea really exciting! I love writing. I enjoy doing reviews of any product that I recently bought. I especially like to rave about excellent service I experience. I believe that as a consumer and as a blogger, I have the right to assess, compliment, and recommend products and services to my valued online visitors. After all, that is the main reason why we publish our writings online. To inform.

Needless to say, I immediately signed up for SocialSpark. I was amazed at the prompt processing of my blog submission. For a first-timer like me on such platfrom, I was quiet nervous on clicking anything but I easily found my way around the registration and here I am doing my first post for them.

I can hardly wait for the first product review!