Stella + the Stars' guide to Dubai Design Week 2016

Fancy heading out to find out what Dubai Design Week is all about but not idea where to start? With 150 events running across town, it can seem a little bit overwhelming to say the least, especially if you're a newbie like me. But fear not, I have put together a little Design Week Guide, edited the Stella + the Stars way, with my suggested itinerary of the top events not to miss. Notepads at the ready.

Star TipsEmilie Jacob20 October 2016 Comment

[Stella Loves] 6 cool online interiors stores (that ship to Dubai!)

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.

Stella LovesEmilie Jacob29 September 2016 Comments

[Star Tips] A newbie's guide to interior shopping in Dubai - Part 1

After five months in Dubai (of which roughly 80% have been spent in homeware stores, it has to be said) I have learned a few tricks about efficient interior shopping in the desert, albeit the hard way. If you have just landed and have a whole new space to kit out, you might be totally overwhelmed already. I just want to say, I hear you, my friend. I have been there and got the 'where the hell is Habitat?!' t-shirt. But don't worry I got your back. So pour yourself a cuppa, sit back and enjoy my little beginner's guide to interior shopping in Dubai.

Star TipsEmilie Jacob20 September 2016 Comments

[Chez Moi] Am I suffering from design schizophrenia?

Although things are probably not as dramatic as this blog title suggests, and I am probably not suffering from an actual diagnosable mental illness (although if you consider madness that could be questionable), but I am definitely showing symptoms of what you'd call design schizophrenia, if that was an actual condition.

Chez MoiEmilie Jacob5 September 2016interior design, interior styling, design schizophrenia Comment

[Stella Loves] Tribe Dubai's new showroom

Looking for quality yet affordable design in Dubai, is a bit like looking for tasty chocolate that doesn't make you fat... (forgive the bad food analogy but I have been the victim of the 'Dubai stone' curse and currently experiencing serious cravings). So when you find a store that has beautiful and unique pieces, carefully selected from independent designers from around the world, made from sustainable materials, and the price tags don't make you shiver uncontrollably with anxiety, it really feels like the interiors gods have heard your prayers... So if you're not familiar with this little drop of homeware heaven yet, let me introduce you to Tribe Dubai.

Stella LovesEmilie Jacob1 September 2016interior design, interior styling, dubai, sustainableComment

Amara Interior Blog Awards 2016: I need your love...

Yes I do, really, really need your love as it's officially awards season peeps (interiors, not Oscars!) and my blog Stella + the Stars has been nominated in the Amara Interiors Blog Awards 2016...