Thanks Rana. O

كل من يطلب أنسام ايسي (Ansam Icy Yogurt)

 سيحصل على أخر مجانا من أي نكهة متوفرة لديهم

Napket is going to offer my readers a special treat in celebration of my birthday For two days: May 18th-19th Ansam Icy I and Ansam Icy II will be available at Napket – The Avenues Branch – Buy an Ansam Icy Yogurt and get a complimentary yogurt on the house of any flavor you like with up to three toppings

For more updates, follow them on Twitter @napketKW

 And here you go with some ready arranged ones for some of the sponsored that were done JUST few minutes ago Specially for my readers (Thank you Abdullah B. for sharing it with us Its beautiful)

For more you can (LIKE) The Avenues Facebook Page + Follow them on Instagram/Twitter @The_Avenues

I posted a few pictures a while back on my blog about the Mirror House in Qadsiya (link)… if my memory serves me well, my dad took us to this house years back! Then again I posted a picture on Instagram/Twitter of the house from the outside while roaming around Kuwait with Fyunka

It was right then and there that I made a call to schedule a house tour with Lydia AlQattan, the wife of Late artist Khalifa AlQattan.

I am introducing a new feature on my blog, which is  ”Review with a 518 Fan” Which means I will be taking a 518 Fan with me to review places, restaurants, and maybe sneak peeks, this time it was the lovely Serene AlFulaij. At exactly 5:30PM we arrived at the Mirror House in Qadsiya, Kuwait, and were greeted warmly with the lovely Lydia AlQattan, wearing her own design clothes and beautiful smile. We gifted her a small box of florentines from Lazurd, but she served us cake, nuts, juice, biscuits, and her famous fresh orange juice/ginger/honey mix – TO DIE FOR! Not only she makes clothes, but she is an artist into painting, sculpture, jewelry making (I won one of her pieces in the tour), and book writer

She started of talking about how her house was attacked by the ugly termites and how she turned into a Mirror House all by herself… with help and support from her husband! First things first, “The World Hall” – or the kitchen

Serene and I were speechless for a while! The house is covered with mirrors! The kitchen above, the hallway, the bathroom, living room, the stairs, the outside… its all Mirrors!!!! Tons of mirror and white cement (special mix she came up with adding glue) were used to create the mosaics! Started of with one piece she owned back in the 1960s, a cabinet she designed while her husband went out of town! That of course expanded to the entire house design due to the attack of termites… I never knew the Mirror House was designed in a way to show the “Universe”, sea life, fruit and veggies, animals.. and more! Its all about life! Beautiful concept. Below is her living room – or what she calls “Planet Earth Hall”

She used lots of Islamic verses all over the place, that are related to her concept or with a meaning to the room you are in

I wont be posting most of the pictures I have taken because I want you all to go and see it for yourself… the sharks, dolphins, sea life all made of mirrors on the walls and floors of the house. But I will show you “some” of it in this post – below is a picture taken in an interactive room in the house with star signs and astronomy feel to it – it is Taurus sign, my sign in the “Zodiac Hall”

Now the fun begins… when lights are turned off and special effects are given – you are in the universe – an imaginary scene created by Mrs. AlQattan

Leaving all this and walking on the Sharks (not shown here check it out when you visit) to the bathroom with all the attention paid to details… Its the “Sea World Hall”

From there to her bedroom (not shown also) – “Universe Hall” – to the Library or what she calls “Knowledge Hall”

Mrs. AlQattan showed us some interesting books… like one of her own (above), and one precious book attacked by the termites (below)

Now going upstairs through the “Inspiration Stairs” flying with mirror mosaic birds up – see how its all linked? The theme? The idea? Creative!

The upper floor is divided into two art galleries; one of her husband, and another for her. In between, a small room with memorable articles, pictures, sculptors, and more.

That’s her husband’s gallery above… below are pictures of random framed art pieces, articles, or pieces done by friends to them

This sculptor of Late Mr. Khalifa AlQattan – and it was showcased in Al Tilal Gallery a while back (link)

Moving on to some Lydia’s work of handcrafts, canvas, paintings, and recycled material turned into art pieces…. she is full of surprises Oh and I guessed one of the items (original material used) and won a necklace from her own work

Showing us one of her pieces – its all about lifeSome 3D pieces…

And off we go to the “Art Therapy” room… it was chilly and relaxing.. with some show going on and easy relaxing music in the background! This room was interactive as well with soft light show and lit pieces. She explained every single piece in that room! She really is passionate and gives from her heart

Below are also some of her own work.. paintings on special rugs, displayed in a way similar to rugs shown in showrooms

Then we were taken to the final show room… “Nucleus of the Galaxy” with glow in the dark stars and she let me and Serene play a little game with those triangles. They stick to the rug paintings. She explains “One piece added can simply change it into something else”

We went down in her space-ship-like elevator to the souvenirs shop were she let Serene play for the win – and she too won a necklace She also bought a couple of coloring books for her little ones and Lydia was kind enough to gift her another necklace of her work. Simple sweet lady she is

The tour ended.. and it was one helluva visit! A different and unusual one

All the work done with mirrors in the house was made by using the below instruments! Really if you are determined and your mind was set on certain goals, you can achieve them with your strong will

If you are interested to drop by, give her a buzz on +965 22518522 (notice the 518 in her number nice). The house is located in Qadsiya, Block 9, Street 94, House #17

www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ndy26vRs1s

(YouTube)

Will someone bring this concept to Kuwait? It’s easy and its green! Would love to try it myself one day

]]> http://ansam518.com/2012/05/grillcube-just-light-the-box-start-grilling/feed/ 1 http://ansam518.com/2012/05/the-launch-of-hbyf-fahadalmarzouq-at-alothmanfashion/ http://ansam518.com/2012/05/the-launch-of-hbyf-fahadalmarzouq-at-alothmanfashion/#comments Tue, 15 May 2012 12:00:35 +0000 Ansam518 http://ansam518.com/?p=11508 Continue reading →]]> I was invited by Fahad AlMarzouq family and AlOthman Fashion to attend the Launch of H By F Designs at AlOthman Store in Salmiya

I gladly accepted since I like Fahad’s work and I can never say No to AlOthman team… I was greeted by the lovely Noor AlSabah & Shaikha AlQatami, and the rest of the team. Shortly after I saw Fahad and had a chit-chat with him

Fahad is a young Kuwaiti designer who started of a couple of years ago designing bags and shoes (he is wearing one of his designed shoes/slipper in the picture above). The bags are designed by him with the finest details and distinguished taste, and manufactured in Lebanon – luckily for us, they are now available for viewing and sale at AlOthman

The different colored clutches here are an eye candy! Seriously look at those colors <3

Now let’s take a closer look at those pieces… below is one of Fahad’s favorites

Feathers…

Studs! Now I have seen girls carrying those clutches at many occasions! Weddings, events, receptions… I asked Fahad if they were best sellers and he said they were

Those are from the colored clutches… a couple of which zoomed in

In love with this one below

Oh and I love this one too… love the studs on the side

The pieces showcased at the event were beautifully designed with passion… there were many colors to browse through and distinctive designs! Check them out at AlOthman when drop by

Thank You Shouq and Fahad for the invitation I really liked the collection up-close (here are some pictures of his collection that I have posted pictures of a while back). And thank you Noor & AlOthman Fashion team for always keeping me up-to-date with your news!

For more on Fahad, you can check his website http://www.hbyfdesigns.com/ - Follow him on Twitter & Instagram @FahadAlMarzouq

AlOthman is located in Maryam Complex in Salmiya and their Tel is +965 25754962/3

Facebook Page (LIKE)

Twitter/Instagram @AlOthmanFashion

ذهبت مساء أمس لمشاهدة فلم “بلاد العجائب” للمخرجة دانة المعجل في مقر التحالف الديمقراطي في النزهة . الفلم حائز على ٥ جوائز من لوس انجلس و شارلوت و نيو يورك و دبي و مرشح الان في ميامي

بلاد العجائب  فيلم قصير يدور في أجواء “فانتازيا” شديدة الواقعية وهو مستوحى من قصة اليس في بلاد العجائب

Last night I attended a movie organized by the National Democratic Alliance in Nuzha called “Wonderland” directed by Dana AlMojil and inspired by Alice in Wonderland -- The film gained many awards (including Charlotte) in Los Angeles, New York, and Dubai, and is nominated now in Miami. I loved it! Amazing work! The storyline is similar to that of Alice in Wonderland but was made to fit the Kuwaiti ambiance with a very realistic fantasia (if that will make sense). I hope they post the whole movie on YouTube soon!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUSTfIZS69c

(YouTube)

The movie is around 40 minutes long and it passes by so fast. Very interesting story and story line. I really hope they do award Ms. Dana AlMojil and give her recognition locally -- as she is being awarded abroad. Let’s hope we see this film make it even BIGGER I wont spoil it for you but I hope you all get to see it soon

Dana had a mini Q&A session after the movie, talked about the filming, which took place a couple of years back with students from Kuwait Higher Institute of Dramatic Arts -- who did it all for the experience out of their will. The film making took around one year to finish and was done initially for her thesis in film making -- again, amazing work

She was then awarded by the Democratic Alliance by Mr. Khaled AlKhaled

Thank You Ms. Dana AlNassar for the pictures :* And Thank You Dherar AlFadala for the invite

Ice Cream Pedicure & Manicure treatment, as seen on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Oh and just so you know and wont get crazy on me or anything… its NOT real ice cream It is just ice cream scented and scooped into balls to look like real ice cream scoops!

For more on Eden you can call them on 224195567, (LIKE) them on Facebook, and follow them on Twitter & Instagram @EdenSalonSpaKw

أسست مجموعة تصويري عام 2006 على يد عدد من المصورين المحترفين من دولة الكويت. و تهدف هذه المجموعة إلى تقديم الثقافة البصرية النظرية بشكل خاص إلى المصور الهاوي الجاد و المصور المحترف. و تتبنى المجموعة نشر المواضيع المرتبطة بحقوق المصورين و الأخلاقيات الفنية و المهنية.

Thank You Maha AlAsaker