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Wanderlust

Posted on 13 June, 2016 by Ikhlas

My desire to travel the world, in recent years, has become irresistible. It’s a deep longing in my soul, a stirring I get every now and then, that makes me wish I could grow wings and soar above lands of antiquity and breathtaking beauty. It’s an itch to see a new world and be immersed…

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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

Brownie Cupcakes with Ganache Frosting and Sea Salt

Posted on 17 April, 201611 March, 2026 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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