31 August 2010

The End of Summer!!

This bag is my last tribute to a beautiful summer.  Rejuvenated and armed with tan, I feel I can face the cold winter ( for some of us at least!).




Read the poem,  enjoy the post, and be merry!!!



Indian Summer by Henry Van Dyke
A soft veil dims the tender skies,
And half conceals from pensive eyes
The bronzing tokens of the fall;
A calmness broods upon the hills,
And summer's parting dream distills
A charm of silence over all.

The stacks of corn, in brown array,
Stand waiting through the placid day,
Like tattered wigwams on the plain;
The tribes that find a shelter there
Are phantom peoples, forms of air,
And ghosts of vanished joy and pain.

At evening when the crimson crest
Of sunset passes down the West,
I hear the whispering host returning;
On far-off fields, by elm and oak,
I see the lights, I smell the smoke,--
The Camp-fires of the Past are burning.

Still, I would would love your input about my last bag for the Summer 2010.

Love,
Samya

26 August 2010

Paisley Me Red ...






I love Paisley leaves designs, and this is one bag I adore!! After deliberating with myself on how to embellish it, I decided a flower will take away from the paisley designs, so I made my mind to use a small tag. I love the contact of the metal color, and the red it really gives me the feeling of the rich carpet markets in Egypt.

I hope you like it, I would love to hear from you.

Love,

Samya :-)

24 August 2010

Cute as a Button...!!


I made this small bag out of suit fabric, and I lined it with brown linen. I debated whether to embellish it with a flower, but I decided not to. I hope you agree with me!!
Tell me what you think, I would love to hear from you.

Love,

-Samya :-)

It is Marie Birthday...!!




Happy Birthday Marie, and many many returns.
Today I want to toast my Marie,
I want to thank Marie for being a true friend.
She has been my model for a while (actually my only model), and I adore her.

Marie loves compliments, that is why I want to be the first one to say:
Marie you are beautiful, and I love you.
 Isn't Marie beautiful ?

Love,

-Samya  :-)

16 August 2010

Cool Giveaway

GIVEAWAY!!
The first and only statement win a "child". Those who wish to participate can leave a comment and, if the blog, include a link to this post. Course may also take part who has a blog. The draw will take place August 22. Thank you for your participation and good luck to all!!http://alessandraplacucci.blogspot.com///


Check this out!!  I hope you win.


_Samya:-)

Pay It Forward ( PIF) News-!!


Good morning,

Three awesome ladies signed up for PIF ( Pay IT Forward)  Givaway, that was posted on my blog last week. That means, PIF on my blog is closed for participance. However; if you would like to share in the PIF-you can visit any of the three ladies blogs. I will post their informations.

  • Brandie @ brandiecampbell@yahoo.com
Good luck,

    _Samya :-)

    10 August 2010

    Pay It Forward



    I've just signed up for Pay It Forward on Gisele, Art Escapes , so now it's my turn to host a Pay It Forward here. This is a lovely way to spread a little sunshine & happiness around the blogging community by sharing handmade gifts.
    Here are the rules:
    1. The first 3 people to visit my blog & leave a comment here on this post saying they want to participate will receive a homemade gift from me. You are allowed 1 year (according to the rules) in which to send out the gift, but I plan on making something & sending it on much sooner than that.
    2. You must have a blog of your own to participate in the PIF.
    3. You must post about the PIF on your blog & you must offer the challenge of a PIF.
    By accepting my PIF, YOU agree to host a PIF on your blog, you will agree to send a homemade gift (within 1 year) to the first 3 people who sign up on your blog to participate in your PIF & so it continues.
    Marie and I would love to hear from you,
             Good Luck,


          

    06 August 2010

    Anothe day .... Another bag -!!




    Brown and red, what a lovely combination. 
    I made these two bags with the same colors fabric, and
     I embellished each one of them with a different color flower.





     Marie and I would love to hear from you-!!

    Love,

    -Samya ;-)

    King's chair








    In our home in Egypt, the sitting room was filled with the chairs’ design.
    Of course when you are in Egypt the first thing that will strike you is the elaborate furniture’s design with it rich colors. When I decided to make covers for this beautiful old designed sitting room, the fabric we chose was more elaborate than the fabric of the sitting room itself… Surprised? Nope!

    The little boy in the picture was eleven years old, whose dream was to be a furniture maker. His name was Ali. When I asked him for this photo he surprisingly asked, “Will you put it in the magazine?’ I replied no, this is for me, but little did I know that eventually I was going to put it in my blog, so I wish I told him yes! I am sure he would have been very happy!

    So, this is for you Ali!!!