Friday 6 January 2012

My Home, My Haven ~ home tour Sabina

When I saw images of this home… I simply fell in love with it.. And for those of you who know me… you’ll know why!! Yes! The shades of orange.. my favourite colour… has my heart fluttering… *smiles*






This is the home of Mrs. Shahana Mustafa, who is a retired arts and crafts teacher. She still occasionally does some classes at the Art Centre in Jumeirah, and a few exhibitions with ARTE group. Her passion lies in sewing and all kinds of handwork, like knitting, crochet, beadwork embroidery etc. She likes to work with bits and pieces of unused fabrics lying around at home. 







Now a little about Sabina ~

“I'm an art director at an advertising agency and a new mother, who is currently learning the art of juggling a baby and a career that I'm quite passionate about. My love for design and the arts comes from my mom. Although I'm more inclined towards art and design and less towards craft and handwork.”





“I started to do up my parents house just before I got married and just managed to complete the living room. Since it was for my parents, I wanted an ethnic, yet contemporary style for the living room. As with all living spaces it's constant work in progress.”





My mom has a penchant for collecting knick knacks and decorative items, so she has quite a collection of tea sets, crystal ware, brassware, vases etc collected lovingly over the past 30 years or so... 










These cushion covers are made of out Sabina’s old cloth bags that she wasn’t using…. Sabina’s mom also takes orders to design and do bead work on the cushions... like the maroon one below.



Now, leave your comments for Sabina, so she knows what a fabulous job she has done...


And if you've got a home, you'd like to share, email me on torresp27@hotmail.com... Would love to have a sneak peak... *smiles*

17 comments:

  1. Great work Sabina....never knew how can one make a use of old cloth bags...i loved the wall paintings..cushions..and small two muddas in leaving room..loved the house..:)

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  2. Beautiful Home , Sabina... Love your knick knack corner.. !!

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  3. So bright and beautiful. Loved eclectic decor, nice work Sabina.

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  4. What a fabulous home Sabina, I love the color and elegance:)

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  5. Such a beatiful home Sabina has! Love the warm colors!

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  6. A bright and happy home! Lovely combination indeed! :)

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  7. Lovely home!and orange is my favourite colour,too!

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  8. Lovely home Sabina !!! New mommy and so well you've managed to keep it soo beautiful..mag material. love the colors. Do you happen to have a blog?
    @ pat, Happy New Year !!! So you back with a bang..keep up the good work !!
    xoxo,B.

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  9. Hi... Thank you all so very much for your lovely comments. :D It's sooo encouraging. And thank you Patricia, for your blog... And presenting the pics so beautifully :D

    Crafty sideup- thank you for your kind words :D I don't have a blog yet... But I'm working on it. As soon as it's up I'll most definitely let you know!

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  10. Wowww just loved the shades around ur home Sabina lovelyyyyyy

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  11. Sabina, it is indeed a stunning home.

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  12. Lovely home, warm and friendly. The orange has been used very effectively.
    Thanks.

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  13. If this is my house, I'll let my friends visit me more often! Yeah, indeed stunning!

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  14. I am doing up my new home now...M so excited to see this

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  15. Loved the vibrant colors and artful corners!

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