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Catching Up

Posted on 6 June, 2016 by Ikhlas

Hey guys! So it’s been awhile since I’ve updated on here. May was quite a busy month, and with Ramadan starting today, I’m sure June will be busy as well! Ramadan Mubarak, first of all, for those observing! The fasts are going to be long, especially with the heat, but we’ll get through them and…

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DIY: Ombre Roses Shadow Box

Posted on 10 May, 201610 May, 2016 by Ikhlas

Hey guys! I’ve got a DIY tutorial for you all today: ombre roses in a shadow box. If you follow me on instagram, you might have seen a few versions of this already. This is the latest one! So I bought a shadow box frame from Homegoods a few months ago and I was obsessed…

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Being an Adult

Posted on 7 May, 2016 by Ikhlas

So only recently I’ve discovered how much being an adult sucks. Technically, I’ve been an adult since I was 18, but only recently I feel like I’ve had to become a proper adult. I guess leaving home and getting married does that to you! Being an adult means that I have to consciously make an…

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Brownie Cupcakes with Ganache Frosting and Sea Salt

Posted on 17 April, 20161 May, 2016 by Ikhlas

Have you ever noticed how a contrast can help you realise how amazing something is? I made 2 cupcake recipes over the past 2 weeks, ones that were just okay and ones that were so good they blew my mind (guess which one this recipe is?). The week before last I made a batch of…

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Friday Things

Posted on 1 April, 201631 March, 2016 by Ikhlas

Hey guys! What’s new and exciting? How was your week? Today I had one of those days where I actually got a lot accomplished. Lately, I’ve been feeling so unproductive. I write myself a mountain of a to-do list but only get one or two things done. Today? I checked everything off! It’s just so…

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