Salaams to Everyone! When we begin this new year, it still has the taste of the end of last year in it. So, let me begin with the ending of last year…. The ending and the beginning: Life has been so good, and was the happiest for me in a long time, when my son-in-law …
Art Classes in Shireen’s Studio
Its all about why art is so important in our lives. An introduction to how painting can make such a positive impact. You will find ways in which art can change your life. You will see glimpses of some art sessions at Shireen’s Studio. Looking forward to you joining in too.
Ejaz Art Gallery
My visit to the art gallery was a great joy for me. When you walk through an art gallery, it is like witnessing the true thoughts of each of these artists. The experience is of a deep connection. Have you tried it?
Creating and living with beauty in your home.
It is all about managing to bring beauty into your home. We are surrounded with art and beauty in nature. Nature is an artists’ greatest inspiration. It is only natural to want to bring this beauty inside our homes as well. I’ve shared some beautiful homes with you, and have lined up some more …
November 2018: Happenings and Reflections.
Salaams to everyone! Hope you are enjoying this lovely November. I get very reflective in November. Is it the same with you? What with the year-end nearby and the changing season, the leaves turning to gold all makes one ponder about life! After November 20th 2011, my life changed. It happened, when I took my …
My Latest Screen Writing Course.
What I’ve learnt through it. Now, watch how ‘fate’ plays a role in our lives; As you know, my trip to Seattle was recently cancelled by the mysterious loss of passport. Two months earlier, while planning the trip, one of my top priorities was to attend a screen writing course in Seattle. There was another …
Folk Heritage Museum and complex
It was Uxi Mufti, the son of Mumtaz Mufti, who established this place many decades ago, in Islamabad. Uxi Mufti is the guru behind it all. The one who convinced the government to take responsibility to make a place where folk art of Pakistan is archived, preserved and presented. Here is also a theater where …
Birthday Bash, Mushtaq Yousefi and International Widow’s day.
How do I put such topics together, which are almost poles apart?
For the simple reason that ….
…I can!
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Ramzan, CSS school and Art classes 2018
Activities of last ten days of Ramzan. During last ten days of Ramzan, it seems both type of people put on another gear! The worldly types move towards the bazaars and shops and more iftar parties. The shopping areas, and roads are packed till late night. The spiritual types completely detach themselves, and go into …