A Unique Baby Gift Idea from Pottery Barn Kids
I don’t know about you but my Facebook timeline has been flooded with pictures of my pregnant friends or newborn babies lately. And unless someone has already registered for a Baby Gift Registry,...
View ArticleWhat’s In My Hospital Bag
As some of you may know my hubby and I welcomed our precious little boy Luca into the world on September 15, 2015 at 7:50 am. We couldn’t be more humbled, overjoyed and grateful to call ourselves the...
View ArticleBaby Luca’s Chocolates by Boite Sucrée
I was very much looking forward to picking out Baby Luca’s chocolate and favors as my due date approached. We’re huge on chocolates and party favors in Lebanon especially for weddings, births and...
View ArticleIvy Says x Adidas Festive Fitness
Who said running shoes can’t sparkle too? Just in time for the holiday season adidas Originals have once again teamed up with Rita Ora for the F/W2015 to bring a monochrome palette with lots of...
View ArticleBaby Luca’s Nursery
I think one of the most exciting things about expecting is preparing and decorating your baby’s nursery. I had to stop myself from starting a little too soon, but that didn’t prevent from doing a lot...
View ArticleIvy Says x Magnolia Bakery = The Holiday Edition
I can’t begin to describe just how happy and giddy Christmas times makes me. The decorated trees, the classic jingles, the ornaments, the mistletoe, the all-around holiday cheer, it really gets me...
View Article2016 and A New Look For IvySays.com
The story of Ivysays.com is interesting to say the least. I always get asked, why did you choose the name Ivy? I didn’t. Ivy Says started off alongside an integrated campaign called “Make your Move”...
View Article15 Things I learned in 2015
1. It’s okay to say NO. Without giving an excuse. Just a plain No and Thank You. Chances are people who will want to judge you for it probably already have. And the people who know you well enough,...
View ArticleHow I Plan To Get My Pre-Baby Body Back
I watched my weight throughout my pregnancy. At some point my doc even asked me to “eat.” I swam laps on a weekly basis during my 7th and 8th month. I walked my dog uphill daily. But then the 9th...
View ArticleMy Sale Haul From Bath and Body Works
Bath and Body Works was one of the places I’d often hit up when I’m in the states or Canada so when it opened in City Centre Beirut you can say I was happy. The store is best known for its...
View ArticleLa Petite Maison Reopens In Downtown Beirut- An Exclusive Sneak Peek
La Petite Maison Beirut has unveiled its long-awaited new and fabulous central location and I’m happy to be one of the first guests to experience the new venue and get an exclusive sneak peek before...
View ArticleSpring Street Style with TOPSHOP
We all need a second opinion when shopping. Someone to tell you what looks good and what doesn’t. Haven’t you ever asked a total stranger in a fitting room how something looks on you? I know I have,...
View Article23 Things Nobody Tells You About Having a Baby
1. Thou shall never sleep ever again. Yeah yeah I thought, not me, my baby will be different, he’s gonna be a sleeper, I feel it. He’s going to be Sleeping Through The Night by week 4 (there’s an...
View ArticleMy First Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day for me is a little different this year. It’s no longer just about finding the perfect gift for my mother.This year, I get to be on the receiving end and I have to say it feels extra...
View ArticleCelebrating Motherhood
You’ll probably be surprised to know that we haven’t had a professional shoot with our Baby Luca as a family until this. We have great professional cameras at home, both my father and husband are...
View ArticleBaby Luca’s First Palm Sunday
There’s nothing that gets moms frantically shopping like the thought of Palm Sunday quickly approaching. Especially if it’s your baby’s first one. This traditional and religious ritual is quite a big...
View ArticleThe National Virtual Museum of Modern Art and Why I Really Went To Paris
At a time when Lebanon is making headlines for all the wrong reasons, it’s refreshing to be part of a campaign that aims to bring recognition to our culture, art, history, beauty, and big talents. So...
View ArticleLa Bohème de Montmartre
Paris is a post card. So it’s really not that difficult to get a good shot there. But one of my favorite parts lies on a large hill, in its 18th arrondissement; Montmartre; with a 130 meters high...
View ArticleBaby Luca’s Baptism
A baby’s Baptism in our traditions are pretty much up there with Weddings and Births. It’s a BIG deal. So you can imagine the amount of preparations that went ahead of this extra special day for both...
View ArticleSerendipity on the Seine
Whether you’re a Rive Droite or Rive Gauche kinda girl, you can’t help but fall in love with what separates those two parts of Paris in the first place, and that’s La Seine. And how can one not be...
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