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Okay, so, I’m, like, shopping for some nice but affordable artificial flowers. And, of course, the best looking flower arrangements are expensive. The ones on sale and in the clearance section are downright sad. And they look cheesy. I like real flowers but the upkeep is costly.

So, a little message to craftstore owners, could you put some of the nicer flowers on sale? I’m not paying $8 for ONE stem of orchids! Finally, I did find some nice flowers and they look very similiar to these beautiful jasmine flowers that I found in Dubai.

The Feet of Baby Taj!

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Salaam alaikum

Hee-hee. I just wanted to post this. It’s my friend newborn baby son named Tajudeen. Look at those cute wittle toes!

Red Hot Sunflowers in a vase

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How did that happen?

Oh, I know. I’m Spring cleaning and redecorating. Yes, Aaminah. You will be happy to know that I have changed the color scheme of my decor. Pink, purple and red have been driven out! I’ve been looking at that cheery, girly color scheme since 2005 and I needed a change. So now the color scheme is a calm, soothing green accented with neutral colors and a touch of soft blue.

I started running errands on Monday and now suddenly, it’s Thursday. Just when I thought May was going to be a slow and boring month. Where *did* all this work come from? When did that article for Azizah evolve into this huge project demanding meticulous research? And why am I writing a 10 page report even though I’m outta school?

Wow, time flies when work piles up.

Salaam alaikum,

Hijab tip to Musulmana for sending me this link. 

Amir visits to observe impact of his generosity

by John Pope, The Times-Picayune

Monday April 28, 2008, 7:22 PM

The amir of Qatar, the ruler of the oil-rich country that has pumped $100 million into hurricane-recovery projects, is visiting New Orleans and the Mississippi Gulf Coast today and Wednesday to see how and where the money has been spent.

During a busy two-day schedule, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani will tour schools, a hospital and health centers. He will see new houses that Qatar has paid for, and he will hear from recipients of his country’s aid in three broad categories: education, health care and housing.

For instance:

– Children’s Hospital received $5.4 million, the largest single gift in the hospital’s history, to care for uninsured children and to repair and re-equip two clinics.

– Habitat for Humanity was given $22 million to build 293 homes in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama.

– Xavier University received $12.5 million for a new building for its College of Pharmacy.

– Nearly $20 million was divided among Louisiana State University, Loyola University, Tulane University and Xavier University for scholarship. 

Now that’s more like it.  Shiny, happy Muslims doing good. 

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Salaam alaikum,

Yeaaaaah.  I went there.  I must be channeling Kimora Lee Simmons or somethin’!  It looks like a purse but it’s actually another decorative box.  Pricing and measurements will come soon but I need some feedback.  I want your opinion on whether or not I should paint the inside of the box.  I have a flickr set which shows all different angles of this latest product. 

But a short description:  A decorative box shaped like a purse.  Colored with pink, black and white stripes with black diamonds and gold dots.  Accented with black and gold flowers, along with gold studs and latch.  Does not come with lock for security. 

Please feedback on the flickr site. 

http://www.flickr.com/photos/98756806@N00/sets/72157604757228651/

Salaam alaikum and alhamdulillah!

I’m feeling much better.  That was a nasty cold.  I had to get tons of rest and plenty of Vitamin C and Zinc.  But I’m feeling better.  I hope I will be able to blog about something revelant again! 

Thanks for your advice and many apologies for not answering all the comments. 

Pink Poofy Flowers

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or

“When Muslimas dare to achieve their goals according to their own values.”

Coming soon. I wish I could post it now but there’s too much stuff going. But please enjoy this beautiful pic of these cute poofy, pink flowers. Anyone who can guess what kind of flowers they are will get a cookie!

Fragile Beauty

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Salaam alaikum,

I found this poor but beautiful creature outside on the payment. She (I’m guessing it’s a she) was just fluttering around the window just a few days ago. Until moving to this part of Georgia, I’ve never seen Swallowtail butterflies close up. Quite lovely. See how the yellows, blacks, and browns blend so elegantly in her wings? Now all that remains is this delicate body and her wounded wing.

From Allah we come and to Him do we return.

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I WISH!!! I how I miss the UAE. Baaaaaaa-haaaah!

But insha’Allah, if my paintings arrive at their intended destination, they will be included in…(silly drum roll)

Al Mahabba Awards!

Al Mahabba Awards is a weekend long festival celebrating our Messenger (alayhi salatu wa salaam).  Here’s a little history on the event. 

The painting on the right plus this one, will be displayed at Al Raha Beach Theatre from April 24th-26th.  Let’s hope I win something or someone buys one.  Either way, it’s all good. 

I think there’s only me and another sister in the Graphic arts section.  Hmm? 

Petals from Pear Tree Blossoms

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Salaam alaikum

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