Is it resolution time yet? I think it is. But then as Randi said, I am in a rut- and everything I think or do or say is influenced by that...so it scares me. am too scared to make resolutions. And I can't even write in my journal! But since I didn't have a Christmas wishlist... I have one wish that I would have realized very soon!
I have always wanted to own one of these gorgeous pieces!
Aya El Rakhawy, is a lovely designer!
wearing her own design (earrings)
In our culture, the Kaf, is very significant...and I think it makes a beautiful addition to "oriental" jewelery!
A few examples of her brilliant pieces:
That little hand is the kaf! The Kaf and the blue eye and blue in general is believed to keep away the evil eye. I don't know if such beliefs are essentially Bedouin, or routed to the fellahin, or overall Egyptian. But you just find them all over traditional Egyptian jewelery.
Don't you just love this ring?
The one in the middle is my initial! I love these!
So I am going to spoil myself for new years and buy me some of her designs! There's no point of saving up, really...If any of you want to join me please do!! Here's a link to the event.
Maybe I just need to spoil myself. I have a very strong desire to be alone, but then I know that's never good...GAH!
What are your new year's resolutions?
What do you think of her designs?
20 comments:
i LOVE the hand i think we call it the hand of fatima not sure of the official name i forgot
jewish people have it too i think its gorgeous and those designs are lovely with the blue i want one lol
The designs are beautiful and I have a birthday coming up very soon :)
Sara, i looove that ring! GORGEOUS.
new years resolutions... well i will be making a big move so the first resolution i have is to not be a big baby about how sad i am to be away from my family.
the other is making our house feel like "home" again.
and the weight thing... gah, it's always there ;)
xoxo
i like the pieces in the last and second photos the best.
I did a resolutions post today! Check it out @ nifermusings.blogspot.com
I love her designs. My roommate has a few pieces with the Kaf and I've been looking for a piece with it. Everytime I come upon one though I'm not in the position to buy it.
I don't have any resolutions. My motto for the year though is: we'll see. I'm just intent on waiting things out, and putting as much effort into everything as I possibly can. Just my usual behavior, I guess.
5 LOOOOVE her designs! Esp. the one in her picture...those earrings are amazing!
I'A I'll be going to the open day :)
My god that ring is amazing!
The ring is amazing, possible way too big for my hand but it's a definite eye catcher! :) Love the necklace though! :)
And yes, hopefully you spoiled yourself. I just spoiled myself today, so this is good. :) haha. Sometimes, it's just needed!
WOW!! Beautiful pieces!! And I think you should spoil yourself. You're worth it!
I'm still working on my resolutions for the year. I only know one: to start my own business.
We will be pretty boring this New Years. We're just hanging out at home and will perhaps have a few friends over! The more low key the event, the better these days. ;-)
great jewellery ... beautiful ring!!
So beautiful. I've seen those eyes in Greece before! I actually have some pieces with it. And go for it, buy some of the jewelry! It's gorgeous.
My new years resolution... hmm lighten up and have more fun =)
Those are gorgeous!! Spoil yourself honey.
Those are all beautiful, you should definitely get at least one piece for yourself.
I've decided not to make any New Year's resolutions, I'll just wait for them to come to me over the next year and see what happens :)
Have a wonderful 2010! :)
They are lovely! I love the turquoise colour of a few of them. Definitely get some if you want to :) Spoil yourself!
Most of my resolutions I've posted on my blog. Really just do more the things I'd like to.
Aww thank you for your sweet comment!
I've been thinking a lot about the coming year and things that are important to me or should be, and should be priorities. Things that will last, things that will affect my great grandchildren, things having to do with my relationship with God. And how thankful and blessed I am for this past year!!
Tomorrow I would really like just a quiet day to reflect and think and try to write a little, and then going to the beach at midnight to watch fireworks reflect off the Burj al Arab. But I think we have to go to a party. Oh well!
Have a happy happy new year Sara!
love,
Cait
Not IF, WHEN I make it to Egypt, we will definitely meet! And I hope the same if you ever come to Florida!
The jewellery is GORGEOUS!!! Oh wow!!! I am normally not a fan of blue / turquoise but in this case - YES!
I am thinking of making a list of demands instead of resolutions... we'll see...
Btw I challenge you to write the best (or worst) thing that happened every month in 2009!
These items are just beautiful. I just came across your blog, I'm from Jordan, now living in the states.Stop by Dina's Days!
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