It only took 18 months but we got there in the end and turned a bland uninspiring outdoor space into a little slice of jungle heaven. Click below for the full tour.
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It's with ridiculous excitement that I can finally introduce you to Stella + the Stars version 2.0 aka my new fancy-pants website! Got a new logo and everything! I am so happy with it I have been barely able to breathe since we pressed the publish button... So, what's all the fuss about you might wonder? Well, why don't I give you all a little virtual tour to give you full story behind the redesign? Buckle up, let's do it...
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Here is a million-dollar question for you. Can a design freak like me throw a birthday party for a toddler in a venue that not only looks stylish, is highly instagrammable but where kids actually have the best time?! Hint from the title of this blog post. YES!
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In case you've been living under a rock for the past few weeks, you'll have by now realised that tomorrow is officially December, which means one thing and one thing only: it's time to unleash the festive beast! This year will be my first ever Christmas in the desert after 12 years in London, and I was keen to make things extra festive on Stella + the Stars. So I have teamed up with a bunch of fabulous Dubai brands to bring you the most colourful Christmas styling ideas (on a budget) just in case, like me, 'red and green' just doesn't cut it for you...
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If you've already heard about this on social media, feel free to move on with more importants things and your day. If you haven't, may I announce some terribly exciting news: Stella + the Stars is now officially an 'award-winning' blog after being voted (bear with me, it's a mouthful) Best International Blog in the Amara Interior Blog Awards 2016. I bet you can smell the smugness just reading this. What can I say, one does not win an award every day, right? But more importantly, winning the Amara Awards has also taught me very important and serious life lessons which I am sharing with you...
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Last week's post with my newbie's guide to interior shopping in Dubai may have sounded a little bleak to those who are not keen on (physically) hitting the shops when it comes to redecorating their pad. Indeed I gave the lowdown on the topic of online shopping or its quasi non-existence. Well, you'll be happy to hear that it's not all doom and gloom my dear e-shoppers as there are a few wonderful independent online stores that are popping up on the Middle Eastern Tinternet and some are so fabulous and budget friendly, you might never have to see a mall again.
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