• Life with little people ensures that there is never a dull moment. EVER. Clearly, these two run the house and they know it. ⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ The “Warrior Princess” and “Mr. Personality”... Watching these BFFs grow into their distinct personalities has been a joy. Zaria doesn’t make a move without her brother and he looks for her as soon as he wakes up every morning. They love each other fiercely and are never far apart from one another. Hard to believe that there’s actually a 2 year difference between them. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ The best part of celebrating Eid was seeing their faces light up. Their excitement made the day just perfect.
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    Life with little people ensures that there is never a dull moment. EVER. Clearly, these two run the house and they know it. ⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ The “Warrior Princess” and “Mr. Personality”... Watching these BFFs grow into their distinct personalities has been a joy. Zaria doesn’t make a move without her brother and he looks for her as soon as he wakes up every morning. They love each other fiercely and are never far apart from one another. Hard to believe that there’s actually a 2 year difference between them. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ The best part of celebrating Eid was seeing their faces light up. Their excitement made the day just perfect.
  • Yesterday marked the end of Ramadan for Muslims around the world. Due to stay at home restrictions, the holy month usually filled with gatherings of family and friends, was quite different than past Ramadans but it provided a great opportunity for intimate family time, reflection and growth. ⁣ ⁣ We love traditions and this year our Ramadan was filled with making new ones. This year, instead of rushing everyone to get dressed and barreling out the house to make the early prayer with our community, we marked the ending of the month with gifts and celebration at home. It was so fulfilling to pray together as a family, have an intimate breakfast and open gifts with the kids. My heart is full. Eid Mubarak from my family to yours! 🖤🕌🎉 . . SEE MY STORIES FOR MORE OF THE FESTIVITIES ⬆️⬆️
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    Yesterday marked the end of Ramadan for Muslims around the world. Due to stay at home restrictions, the holy month usually filled with gatherings of family and friends, was quite different than past Ramadans but it provided a great opportunity for intimate family time, reflection and growth. ⁣ ⁣ We love traditions and this year our Ramadan was filled with making new ones. This year, instead of rushing everyone to get dressed and barreling out the house to make the early prayer with our community, we marked the ending of the month with gifts and celebration at home. It was so fulfilling to pray together as a family, have an intimate breakfast and open gifts with the kids. My heart is full. Eid Mubarak from my family to yours! 🖤🕌🎉 . . SEE MY STORIES FOR MORE OF THE FESTIVITIES ⬆️⬆️
  • Shout out to the original Essential Workers - MOMS. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing moms who brave the challenge of motherhood everyday! ❤️ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Being a mother often takes strength you didn’t know you had and requires overcoming fears you didn’t know existed. It means putting the lives and needs of others before your own. It is the heavy responsibility of shaping lives. It’s unconditional love and steadfast encouragement. It’s making your kids feel safe even in uncertain times. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ These 2 little ones keep me on my toes while the 3 older ones keep my mind sharp as they become young adults, and I love them for it. Seeing my children healthy, happy and thriving is my greatest joy. Jasirah, Saleh, Sajayah, Samori and Zaria.. I am truly grateful for the journey and blessing of being your mom. ⁣⁣
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    Shout out to the original Essential Workers - MOMS. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing moms who brave the challenge of motherhood everyday! ❤️ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Being a mother often takes strength you didn’t know you had and requires overcoming fears you didn’t know existed. It means putting the lives and needs of others before your own. It is the heavy responsibility of shaping lives. It’s unconditional love and steadfast encouragement. It’s making your kids feel safe even in uncertain times. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ These 2 little ones keep me on my toes while the 3 older ones keep my mind sharp as they become young adults, and I love them for it. Seeing my children healthy, happy and thriving is my greatest joy. Jasirah, Saleh, Sajayah, Samori and Zaria.. I am truly grateful for the journey and blessing of being your mom. ⁣⁣
  • ⁣ And so it begins.. ⁣ #Ramadan Mubarak to those observing the holy month! We know that with stay at home orders in place for most of the world, this Ramadan will look a lot different than previous ones. While we’ll miss the congregational prayers at our local mosques, braking fast with iftar dinners at each other’s homes and the community gatherings, there is still so much to celebrate and be grateful for this blessed month. ⁣ ⁣ If you’re feeling a bit anxious about how different things will be during this time of social distancing, you’re not alone. But I’m also reminded of the all that we have to be grateful for. Just the fact that we are healthy and alive to see another Ramadan is a blessing itself. This time of social distancing actually offers us a chance to turn inward and reflect, heal, pray and grow. ⁣ ⁣ To my Muslim friends, I pray that you have a a safe, healthy and blessed holy month. May your days be filled with personal growth and meaningful charity. May we all leave this month as better people than we began it. ⁣ ⁣ Today as we welcome Ramadan, I’m channelling the sense of peace and tranquility I felt when I visited the beautiful Grand Mosque in AbuDhabi, UAE. We will make the most of this month. We can do this! Ramadan Mubarak friends!
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    ⁣ And so it begins.. ⁣ #Ramadan Mubarak to those observing the holy month! We know that with stay at home orders in place for most of the world, this Ramadan will look a lot different than previous ones. While we’ll miss the congregational prayers at our local mosques, braking fast with iftar dinners at each other’s homes and the community gatherings, there is still so much to celebrate and be grateful for this blessed month. ⁣ ⁣ If you’re feeling a bit anxious about how different things will be during this time of social distancing, you’re not alone. But I’m also reminded of the all that we have to be grateful for. Just the fact that we are healthy and alive to see another Ramadan is a blessing itself. This time of social distancing actually offers us a chance to turn inward and reflect, heal, pray and grow. ⁣ ⁣ To my Muslim friends, I pray that you have a a safe, healthy and blessed holy month. May your days be filled with personal growth and meaningful charity. May we all leave this month as better people than we began it. ⁣ ⁣ Today as we welcome Ramadan, I’m channelling the sense of peace and tranquility I felt when I visited the beautiful Grand Mosque in AbuDhabi, UAE. We will make the most of this month. We can do this! Ramadan Mubarak friends!
  • QUARANTINE CHRONICLES : Seems like movie night is every night these days. Hoping my clients are making good use of this cozy family room we created. It’s perfect for curling up with a good book, board game or movie during these #stayathome days. ⁣ ⁣ What room in your house have you been spending the most time in?
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    QUARANTINE CHRONICLES : Seems like movie night is every night these days. Hoping my clients are making good use of this cozy family room we created. It’s perfect for curling up with a good book, board game or movie during these #stayathome days. ⁣ ⁣ What room in your house have you been spending the most time in?
  • Morning Check In ✔️✔️⁣ ⁣ How are you guys holding up??⁣ ⁣ We are entering our 6th week of sheltering in place 🤯 and I’ll be honest, this transition has required a lot of creativity but we are making the most of it. I think I’ve spent more time baking and trying out new recipes than ever before 👩🏾‍🍳⁣ ⁣ Keeping the kids engaged through this transition has also been a huge focus. This weekend Sajayah, my middle schooler, and I painted her room a gorgeous jade hue by @benjaminmoore, we had a Zoom party with family in New York (trust me, Millenials, Gen Xers, Seniors and toddlers staging impromptu talent shows throughout the online session was absolutely hilarious🤣), had a movie marathon that included 3 viewings of @disney’s Frozen 2 and Onward movies, baked more desserts 😩, had a yoga class conducted by 5 year old Zaria, played board games and more prepping for Ramadan. 🕌 ⁣ We’re making the most of it! What are you doing to make the transition to life at home easier for you and your family?
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    Morning Check In ✔️✔️⁣ ⁣ How are you guys holding up??⁣ ⁣ We are entering our 6th week of sheltering in place 🤯 and I’ll be honest, this transition has required a lot of creativity but we are making the most of it. I think I’ve spent more time baking and trying out new recipes than ever before 👩🏾‍🍳⁣ ⁣ Keeping the kids engaged through this transition has also been a huge focus. This weekend Sajayah, my middle schooler, and I painted her room a gorgeous jade hue by @benjaminmoore, we had a Zoom party with family in New York (trust me, Millenials, Gen Xers, Seniors and toddlers staging impromptu talent shows throughout the online session was absolutely hilarious🤣), had a movie marathon that included 3 viewings of @disney’s Frozen 2 and Onward movies, baked more desserts 😩, had a yoga class conducted by 5 year old Zaria, played board games and more prepping for Ramadan. 🕌 ⁣ We’re making the most of it! What are you doing to make the transition to life at home easier for you and your family?
  • Ramadan starts in just a few days. With everyone practicing social distancing, getting in the festive spirit this holiday season will call for a bit of ingenuity and creativity. Even if you’re not sharing the same table you can still celebrate and “be” with the ones you love. Iftar via video calls, virtual prayer groups and meet ups, swapping recipes and photos of what you are making for iftar will certainly be a first but will be a fun and much needed way to gather and connect. ⁣ Inspired by the arrival of Spring and the thoughts of growth and renewal that this time at home has brought, I’ve started prepping for Ramadan and thinking of ways to add a modern twist to the traditional holiday. Using dinnerware from @westelm, I created this modern Ramadan ready holiday table setting. Typically, I like to create a feast for the eyes when setting the table for holiday dinners. The array of food and dessert atop the classic white dishes, a few pops of color sprinkled throughout, and a touch of gold make for a vibrant modern take on a traditional affair! ⁣ ⁣ These past few weeks have brought lots of change to our daily routine, but one thing has remained constant – my love for family and my desire to bring smiles to their faces. Gathering around the table (whether virtually or face to face), sharing a meal, channeling good vibes, reflecting on traditions – new and old, makes that possible. How are you planning to make the most of celebrating at home this Ramadan? #mywestelmtradition #ad
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    Ramadan starts in just a few days. With everyone practicing social distancing, getting in the festive spirit this holiday season will call for a bit of ingenuity and creativity. Even if you’re not sharing the same table you can still celebrate and “be” with the ones you love. Iftar via video calls, virtual prayer groups and meet ups, swapping recipes and photos of what you are making for iftar will certainly be a first but will be a fun and much needed way to gather and connect. ⁣ Inspired by the arrival of Spring and the thoughts of growth and renewal that this time at home has brought, I’ve started prepping for Ramadan and thinking of ways to add a modern twist to the traditional holiday. Using dinnerware from @westelm, I created this modern Ramadan ready holiday table setting. Typically, I like to create a feast for the eyes when setting the table for holiday dinners. The array of food and dessert atop the classic white dishes, a few pops of color sprinkled throughout, and a touch of gold make for a vibrant modern take on a traditional affair! ⁣ ⁣ These past few weeks have brought lots of change to our daily routine, but one thing has remained constant – my love for family and my desire to bring smiles to their faces. Gathering around the table (whether virtually or face to face), sharing a meal, channeling good vibes, reflecting on traditions – new and old, makes that possible. How are you planning to make the most of celebrating at home this Ramadan? #mywestelmtradition #ad
  • Ramadan is a time for reflection, being charitable, making extra prayers, spending time with friends, a deepening of faith and challenging ourselves to be the best we can be. Although there won't be any friends stopping by, my heart will be filled with gratitude for the comfort of home and the blessing that is my family. Spending these past few weeks at home has given me a unique perspective on the holiday and a chance to get a head start on coming up with creative ways to celebrate the holy month during this unprecedented time. This Ramadan will be about keeping traditions alive and maybe coming up with a few new ones too. With Ramadan only a few days away, I teamed up with @WestElm to share a look at how my family celebrates this special time of year. - - Each year, our family, along with billions of Muslims all over the world abstain from eating and drinking, from sun up to sunset for 30 days. We typically conclude the day of fasting with a delicious meal that’s a mix of traditional food and family favorites - It’s our Ramadan tradition. With all that’s going on now, spending time at home with family during the holy month will have an even more special meaning. There may be a few less people at the table when it’s time to break fast but maintaining family traditions, even through these uncertain times, really helps create the sense of safety and comfort we are all craving. _ _ I love how easy it was to create a stylish, fresh, and modern holiday table look using the @WestElm Organic Shaped Porcelain dinnerware. The bright white is the perfect backdrop for styling a fresh tablesetting. The serving platters are generously sized and great for the family style dining we use at gatherings during Ramadan. We’re ready for great conversation, reflecting on faith and traditions + good food in a fresh vibrant setting. This year, we’re not able to host friends and extended family at home for iftars but with 5 kids, this house is always full and I am grateful for that. I’d love to hear about some of your holiday or family time traditions. How are you preparing your family and home for Ramadan? Does your family have a special holiday tradition? #ad #mywestelmtradition
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    Ramadan is a time for reflection, being charitable, making extra prayers, spending time with friends, a deepening of faith and challenging ourselves to be the best we can be. Although there won't be any friends stopping by, my heart will be filled with gratitude for the comfort of home and the blessing that is my family. Spending these past few weeks at home has given me a unique perspective on the holiday and a chance to get a head start on coming up with creative ways to celebrate the holy month during this unprecedented time. This Ramadan will be about keeping traditions alive and maybe coming up with a few new ones too. With Ramadan only a few days away, I teamed up with @WestElm to share a look at how my family celebrates this special time of year. - - Each year, our family, along with billions of Muslims all over the world abstain from eating and drinking, from sun up to sunset for 30 days. We typically conclude the day of fasting with a delicious meal that’s a mix of traditional food and family favorites - It’s our Ramadan tradition. With all that’s going on now, spending time at home with family during the holy month will have an even more special meaning. There may be a few less people at the table when it’s time to break fast but maintaining family traditions, even through these uncertain times, really helps create the sense of safety and comfort we are all craving. _ _ I love how easy it was to create a stylish, fresh, and modern holiday table look using the @WestElm Organic Shaped Porcelain dinnerware. The bright white is the perfect backdrop for styling a fresh tablesetting. The serving platters are generously sized and great for the family style dining we use at gatherings during Ramadan. We’re ready for great conversation, reflecting on faith and traditions + good food in a fresh vibrant setting. This year, we’re not able to host friends and extended family at home for iftars but with 5 kids, this house is always full and I am grateful for that. I’d love to hear about some of your holiday or family time traditions. How are you preparing your family and home for Ramadan? Does your family have a special holiday tradition? #ad #mywestelmtradition
  • Working from home is the new normal for many of us. An inspiring work space can make this new normal a lot easier to handle by helping you you stay focused and motivated to work. . . How does one stay inspired and motivated while social distancing and stuck at a laptop all day? Try starting with your view. Pull your desk right up to the window to soak in some sun while you’re working or use art to create a focal point that really inspires you. Get creative!
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    Working from home is the new normal for many of us. An inspiring work space can make this new normal a lot easier to handle by helping you you stay focused and motivated to work. . . How does one stay inspired and motivated while social distancing and stuck at a laptop all day? Try starting with your view. Pull your desk right up to the window to soak in some sun while you’re working or use art to create a focal point that really inspires you. Get creative!
  • Good Morning friends! This bright and colorful corner in our #projectnewfieldroad project was one of my favorites to create. Neutral base infused with color, pattern and a bit of texture is my go to recipe for channeling good vibes and creating a successful design scheme. . . Now that we’ll all be spending more time at home, have you found a favorite spot in your home yet? What area of your home gives you good vibes?
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    Good Morning friends! This bright and colorful corner in our #projectnewfieldroad project was one of my favorites to create. Neutral base infused with color, pattern and a bit of texture is my go to recipe for channeling good vibes and creating a successful design scheme. . . Now that we’ll all be spending more time at home, have you found a favorite spot in your home yet? What area of your home gives you good vibes?
  • ::BREATHE:: This week, I started each day with a deep breath, prayer, and some meditation. Throughout the day, as I worked from home, taught the kids, prepared food, tackled a home project, I tried to find moments to just take an intentional deep breath. It’s in those short pauses in the day that I’m reminded to be to just be grateful for the health and safety of my family in these uncertain times. Surprisingly, this slowdown has bought with it an opportunity to love on my family and home a bit more. That’s actually a good thing. So there’s a silver lining or blessing in every situation. As you settled into your new normal yet, what has your daily routine included? Is there something you did to keep yourself centered and focused throughout the day?
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    ::BREATHE:: This week, I started each day with a deep breath, prayer, and some meditation. Throughout the day, as I worked from home, taught the kids, prepared food, tackled a home project, I tried to find moments to just take an intentional deep breath. It’s in those short pauses in the day that I’m reminded to be to just be grateful for the health and safety of my family in these uncertain times. Surprisingly, this slowdown has bought with it an opportunity to love on my family and home a bit more. That’s actually a good thing. So there’s a silver lining or blessing in every situation. As you settled into your new normal yet, what has your daily routine included? Is there something you did to keep yourself centered and focused throughout the day?
  • Having a little oasis spot at home to escape to seems to be key for getting through this new nationwide “slow down.” Sometimes it’s just as simple as a soothing wall color, writing in a journal, snuggling up under your favorite throw or the smell of a candle that can create that needed sense of peace. . . I’ve always been an advocate for creating a haven at home, a place that provides you moments of peace and stillness.. a break from our daily hustle and bustle. . . Is there an area of your home that’s been providing you a sense of calm during this time of heightened concerns? What are you doing to feel less anxious?
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    Having a little oasis spot at home to escape to seems to be key for getting through this new nationwide “slow down.” Sometimes it’s just as simple as a soothing wall color, writing in a journal, snuggling up under your favorite throw or the smell of a candle that can create that needed sense of peace. . . I’ve always been an advocate for creating a haven at home, a place that provides you moments of peace and stillness.. a break from our daily hustle and bustle. . . Is there an area of your home that’s been providing you a sense of calm during this time of heightened concerns? What are you doing to feel less anxious?
  • Sunday Slowdown // With school closures and “social distancing” in effect, its looking like we’ll be spending lots of time at home together these next few weeks. Seeing the blessing in every situation, I’m using this “slowdown” to work on a few tasks, try new recipes and tackle some early spring cleaning. . . As you can imagine, being at home with 5 kids, also means I’ve wiped down surfaces and yelled “did you wash your hands first?” about a million times this weekend. 😆😆 But we’ve also done some crafting, watched movies, made smoothies and rediscovered some outdoor fun too. . . How are you and your family making out in these unprecedented times? What are you doing to keep your family safe, healthy and engaged?
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    Sunday Slowdown // With school closures and “social distancing” in effect, its looking like we’ll be spending lots of time at home together these next few weeks. Seeing the blessing in every situation, I’m using this “slowdown” to work on a few tasks, try new recipes and tackle some early spring cleaning. . . As you can imagine, being at home with 5 kids, also means I’ve wiped down surfaces and yelled “did you wash your hands first?” about a million times this weekend. 😆😆 But we’ve also done some crafting, watched movies, made smoothies and rediscovered some outdoor fun too. . . How are you and your family making out in these unprecedented times? What are you doing to keep your family safe, healthy and engaged?
  • Courage doesn’t mean you don’t get afraid. Courage means you don’t let fear stop you. If you want something you’ve never had, you may have to do something you’ve never done. No worries. You got this! 👑👑👑
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    Courage doesn’t mean you don’t get afraid. Courage means you don’t let fear stop you. If you want something you’ve never had, you may have to do something you’ve never done. No worries. You got this! 👑👑👑
  • “And one day she discovered that she was fierce, and strong, and full of fire, and that not even she could hold herself back because her passion burned brighter than her fears.” -M. Anthony . Salute to all the women who get up, show up and make it happen against the odds, despite the road blocks. Salute to the women who push past fear to pursue their passion. Salute to the women who truly support, motivate and inspire one another single everyday. Thank you for inspiring me. ✨✨✨✨✨Shine bright ladies! ✨✨ ✨✨✨ Happy #internationalwomensday ! . photo // @najmdesignsphotos
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    “And one day she discovered that she was fierce, and strong, and full of fire, and that not even she could hold herself back because her passion burned brighter than her fears.” -M. Anthony . Salute to all the women who get up, show up and make it happen against the odds, despite the road blocks. Salute to the women who push past fear to pursue their passion. Salute to the women who truly support, motivate and inspire one another single everyday. Thank you for inspiring me. ✨✨✨✨✨Shine bright ladies! ✨✨ ✨✨✨ Happy #internationalwomensday ! . photo // @najmdesignsphotos
  • SUNDAY VIBES • They say a Sunday well spent brings a week of content. Currently recharging..
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    SUNDAY VIBES • They say a Sunday well spent brings a week of content. Currently recharging..
  • Looking for the weekend like..... . . 📷 @najmah53
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    Looking for the weekend like..... . . 📷 @najmah53
  • Deep, moody color schemes can really add depth to a room and, to most people’s surprise, creates quite a calming atmosphere. We used a rich shade of green called “Rock Garden” by @sherwinwilliams in this home office to evoke a sense of relaxation and calm. . . Is there a room in your home that’s ready for a moody paint color update? 🎨
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    Deep, moody color schemes can really add depth to a room and, to most people’s surprise, creates quite a calming atmosphere. We used a rich shade of green called “Rock Garden” by @sherwinwilliams in this home office to evoke a sense of relaxation and calm. . . Is there a room in your home that’s ready for a moody paint color update? 🎨