The COVID-19 crisis definitely turned the world upside down with its unanticipated onset in early 2020. Many industries have suffered and the impact of the virus in businesses will be felt for years to come. However certain industries have flourished, and these aren’t just your expected giant online retailers and food delivery businesses. Quilting saw a huge spike in terms of increased sales in the sewing industry product mix: sewing machines, fabrics and sewing supplies,…
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No sooner will you open your mouth to ask where to find artificial flowers, a new door handle, a dolls house, or a set of blinds in Dubai – will you hear the words ‘Dragon Mart’. The long-stretched mall of mini-warehouse units will have you getting lost in the alleys for hours, forgetting what you ventured in there for in the first place and have you coming out with bags of god-knows-what – whether your…
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Can you believe it’s already that time of the year… EASTER! Easter is a beautiful season to embrace as it reflects springtime; a season of blooming flowers, pastel colours and the myriad of ways you can celebrate the occasion. For many families, dyeing Easter eggs, egg hunts or family brunches are long-standing traditions. And whilst Easter celebrations might look a bit different this year, that doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate it at home with our loved ones and…
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For those of you following my home musings over on Instagram @Homeclubme, you’ve seen my #Movinghome highlight to a new community in Dubai and my slow but productive home rental makeover, one-room-at-a-time. The heart of the home, the kitchen, is finally done YAY! But before we could tackle the décor, I needed to get the place organised and functional. When we moved in over 6 months ago, we literally chucked everything in cupboards and carried…
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After spending more time inside than ever before, 2020 was the year that changed our relationships with our homes. From creating home offices and study areas to finally tackling DIY projects we’ve put off for far too long, all across the world, people rediscovered peace, security and comfort right at home. As we move into 2021, we want to nurture this relationship with our homes, building them into our personal sanctuaries. With over 60 years…
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From glittering chandeliers to drop-dead gorgeous pendant light shades, customizable LED’s, or regal standing floor lamps, the lighting game keeps getting stronger and stronger and Home Club ME is about to throw a whole lot of shade to the ways of the old, shining a light on 2021’s brightest interior lighting trends available in the UAE with the woman in the know, Lisa Sicre – founder of Lampshades Dubai, our newest Home Club ME expert…
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Blue, a colour of dualities; representing the sky and the sea, both sorrow and tranquillity and also the past year; full of exceptional change, 2020 kept us together and pulled us apart all at the same time. But when Pantone settled on the ‘Colour of the Year’, they found hope and stability in the cool tone of a new dawn with ‘Classic Blue’. As we settle to celebrate the festive season to see out the…
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Candles have been lighting the homes and hearths of civilisations for centuries and today, they are used in celebration, romance, self-care, ceremony, and home décor, casting a warm glow all the way from their humble beginnings in Ancient Egypt, Rome and China, to Dubai. 2020 has seen the candle take a leading role in guiding us through some gloomy days with innovative scents that transport us far from our lockdown to destinations we miss and…
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How many times have you moved home in the UAE? Twice, four times… perhaps even 10 or more! Because the UAE draws many expats to its sunny shores for lucrative career opportunities it can be a transient place, and even if it has become your ‘forever home’ you’ll no doubt have moved a few times while residing here (and will move a few more)! This year, many people’s circumstances have changed due to the pandemic,…
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As we near the end of 2020, wouldn’t it now feel strange to leave the house without a face mask and hand sanitiser? They say it takes just 28 days to turn a task into a habit, and the ‘new normal’ is not feeling so new anymore! With public health and safety precautions here to stay for the foreseeable future, it’s time to make your at-home hygiene station part of the furniture. No more dumping…
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