I’m taking a long weekend (ha ha beginning on a Wednesday, it’s nice to own your own company isn’t it?!?) and flying to Istanbul in a few hours! I’ll be in Turkey on a long overdue vacation since I’ve not taken a single one this entire year. By the time most of you read this post I’ll be there and I’m staying until Monday so I’ll blog again as soon as I get home to share trip highlights with you. I plan to use all of the wonderful links you left here on this post, so thanks for your amazing help. I can’t wait to see such a vibrant, historical and lovely city by the sea. It should be quite an experience.
I will meet you back here again on Monday and then I’ll be blogging again full-time until my next trip in January where I’ll be spending a week in Paris but until then, you have me 100% — just like old times! :)
Much love to you, dear readers.
(image: rugs from dhoku – I plan to check them out while there…)
November 3rd, 2010 at 8:06 am
Viel Spaß!
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November 3rd, 2010 at 8:23 am
lucky girl, have a delightful turkish voyage :)
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November 3rd, 2010 at 12:36 pm
Have a great time and RELAX!!
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November 3rd, 2010 at 1:44 pm
Ahhh… Istanbul! Have a wonderful time ~~
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November 3rd, 2010 at 2:48 pm
Hope you have an absolutely beautiful trip hun! Lots of love right back atcha! :)
xo
Melis
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November 3rd, 2010 at 3:33 pm
Have a fab mini-break, love!
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November 3rd, 2010 at 5:29 pm
I’m going crazy with patterns!
Mm, Paris… : >
November 3rd, 2010 at 6:04 pm
Lucky you! Make the most of it :-)
Lots of love
November 3rd, 2010 at 6:49 pm
have a lot of fun, Istambul is one of my next destinations!! Need to save money before even buying the ticket too many gorgeous things to buy, enjoy your break.
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November 3rd, 2010 at 6:59 pm
So you are here in Istanbul already…Welcome! Am a bit sad that you never got back to my invitation to take you to a couple of must-see places in our great city but I hope you will enjoy it anyway…best, your BYW student
November 3rd, 2010 at 7:08 pm
have an enchanting time!
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November 3rd, 2010 at 7:17 pm
Hello Holly! Pardon my ignorance, but those are carpets/rugs are they not? I love the pink one….whatever it may be. ;)
Have a fun long weekend, you lucky girl. It must be fantastic living in Europe, as you’re just a hop, skip and a jump away from so many incredible cultures.
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November 3rd, 2010 at 8:21 pm
have a great time there…magical moments with your sweetheart and relax…;)…hugs and cheers…i…
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November 3rd, 2010 at 9:34 pm
Have a nice vacation!
November 3rd, 2010 at 10:26 pm
I can’t wait to see what kind of visual treasures you come back with to share with all of us! Safe travels, Holly!
November 3rd, 2010 at 11:03 pm
What fun! I’ve always wanted to explore the world and cultures!
November 3rd, 2010 at 11:10 pm
@Janis – Hi! Yes they are rugs… we are going to that store either tomorrow or Friday so I will take photos for decor8 to post next week. :)
November 4th, 2010 at 12:12 am
Welcome to my city :) I’m excited to see what gems you will discover that I take for granted :)
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November 4th, 2010 at 2:21 am
I swear finding the right rug is the hardest part for me…I really love these, specially the pink one :)
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November 4th, 2010 at 9:51 am
Have a great time Holly! I have always wanted to go Istanbul!
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November 4th, 2010 at 12:27 pm
Helloooo,
This is Selen from Istanbul, Turkey. I’ve been following your blog for a long time. I am working at an art gallery located in Taksim/Beyoglu area and we’re having an opening tomorrow, would love to welcome you here. You can contact me through my e-mail for details. Hope you have a great time in Istanbul.
Bests..
November 4th, 2010 at 2:09 pm
aah, I’m SO jealous… first Marrakech, now Istanbul!! I’m sure you’ll have an amazing time, it is one of my favourite cities in the world, really East meets West…
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November 4th, 2010 at 2:39 pm
Oh, a vacation sounds great! Have a lovely time!
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November 4th, 2010 at 5:57 pm
Hope you are having a lovely time and enjoy all the great patterns. Looking forward to learn more about your trip.
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November 4th, 2010 at 7:19 pm
Enjoy Istanbul Holly…I will live vicariously through you. Smile.
Leigha
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November 5th, 2010 at 12:14 am
Have a lovely time!
November 5th, 2010 at 2:31 am
ooh, I don’t know which sounds more fun, a weekend in Istanbul or a week in Paris…
Enjoy, relax and safe travels!
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November 5th, 2010 at 3:37 am
Muito interessante este post ….
November 5th, 2010 at 7:36 am
Wow… Isanbul… would love to go there some day! Wonder if it’s a nice place to visit with kids? Maybe you can report that later?! :) Wishing you a happy trip!
Jenny
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November 5th, 2010 at 11:52 am
Have a great time, Holly! xo
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November 5th, 2010 at 12:41 pm
Enjoy your time off – Turkey is a gorgeous country with some inspirational designs and patterns – much like those above! Very jealous, and look forward to hearing all about it.
November 5th, 2010 at 2:28 pm
enjoy! especially the wonderful sweets and desserts…
November 5th, 2010 at 3:55 pm
Have a lovely trip Holly!
Those images / designs are gorgeous!
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November 5th, 2010 at 5:08 pm
Oh – lovely!! Have a nice trip!
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November 5th, 2010 at 7:26 pm
Hi from Istanbul!!! also I have a ‘dhoku’ rug in my house !! Have a nice vacation!!!
November 6th, 2010 at 11:59 am
have fun in Instanbul, never wished any one that before! :) The raspberry flavors of those rugs…DELICIOUS! The last image, the quilt like pattern, sooooo cool, my fave.
November 6th, 2010 at 6:13 pm
Hi Holly i”m a really big fan of your blog and and happy that you come to my city have a wonderful holiday! and welcome to Istanbul =) you’re so lucky because its november and the weather is from spring in Istanbul now =)
November 7th, 2010 at 1:50 am
Turkey, r u kidding? How wonderful! It’s on my list…
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November 8th, 2010 at 2:57 am
Love your blog! Jealous of your great va-cay! Have fun and look forward to reading all about it!
xoxo-AmyC
November 8th, 2010 at 5:00 am
Have fun! Love the rugs!
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November 8th, 2010 at 10:55 am
oh those rugs just looks amazing. i am on a hunt for a good rugg to warm my freezing floors….
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November 8th, 2010 at 1:24 pm
HI Holly,
That sounds GREAT! And going to blue skies is nice as well!
Enjoy!!!
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November 9th, 2010 at 3:38 pm
I hope you had a wonderful trip! I am really looking forward to seeing your post about the trip. You always seem to capture the very special character of the places you visit. Perhaps a travel guide when you retire?
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November 9th, 2010 at 5:09 pm
It will be interesting to see what kind of inspiration you bring back home.
Love your blog. I´m often here but I´m not the best to leave you a comment…
/Kristina
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November 11th, 2010 at 10:54 am
I hope you are enjoying your trip in Istanbul I will definitely look forward for your next blog and by the way ,the patterns you have shown in this blogs are awesome.