Friday, March 19, 2010

running mommy.

this is kera, or running mommy. she's my friend & she's very cool.


we met here in dubai, but she actually lives in abu dhabi {the capitol of the UAE, an hour away} so this week I visited her and got to see her fantastic apartment with beautiful ocean views.


she's a mother of two boys, a design guru, a model, a runner, and also writes a weekly design blog for pregnancy & newborn magazine. this week she featured Olivia's nursery & an interview with me. So hop on over for a few tips & new ideas from yours truly.


livi & i had a fun day in abu dhabi with kera, owen, and asher.


we went to a cultural village where we saw craftsmen of all sorts



{kera was a natural at making ruffled pottery}


saw some rugs being made,


and some finished rugs that I wanted to take home with me {as usual...what's with me and rugs?} but seriously aren't these amazing?


and we picked up some orchids & succulents at the plant souk. abu dhabi is gorgeous & we had so much fun with kera. so thanks for hosting us running mommy, what a treat.

21 comments:

  1. Hi Caitlin!

    Wow! So happy I found your blog- I love it! Great posts! My design studio features many inspired Eastern/Moroccan ideas and designs- my favourite, so I love your interesting posts! I look forward to visiting your blog!

    Take care!

    Michelle Zuniga

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  2. What a beautiful day you must of had. I'm digging the pottery pics and that cute face your baby is making is too cute. Happy weekend!

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  3. Dubai looks so interesting and fun, how did you get to live there?! also those rugs are gorgeous!

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  4. I just cannot believe that you are enjying yourself in all the same places that i do.. and all the while i thought that no blogger can reach there.. :) its soo cool to know someone from the bloggerville living in the same vicinity.. and this post tells there are two!! you look great Caitlin and the baby looks adorable.. i just turned into a huge fan of you both.. there is nothing sweeter than a cute mommy daughter duo. :)

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  5. she's gorgeous! and love her front doors!

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  6. WOw.. A mention of Abu-Dhabi. I was born and raised there till about 14 years before my parents took the plunge to live in the US. I really love your blog. I am excited about exploring more of Dubai's markets now as I go through your blog. Some of my fondest memories are my evening walks with my dad to the souqs in Abu-Dhabi and always treated me to a shawarma. This is when they were one dirham. Thank you for making The United Arab Emirates look more and more enticing. I love what you do and your blog!!

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  7. So fun reading about your life in Dubai! It looks like you have access to such amazing rugs, decor, etc..

    Love your necklace too! Where did you find it?

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  8. It sounds like an amazing experience!!

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  9. so cool caitlin! My headbands were in the january issue of P&NB!! I am seriously loving this new blogging style, so fresh and beautiful. I've always adored your style:)

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  10. so fun cait! Such a fun day! Thanks!

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  11. so great..you and kera are just too chic for words..taking on the desert by storm!

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  12. I.Could.Hug.You...
    This actually pertains to your last post, but I love the new blog and all the tips.
    We're starting to build a house and I had decided on all the colours except our bedroom... I literally would wake up in the middle of the night thinking about it. I don't know why I never even consider grey, but thanks to you it is definitely now settled.
    Thanks for helping me get a better nights sleep!

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  13. what a fun time...great photos her home looks amazing and im sure its way better in person.
    thanks for sharing.
    xo

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  14. what a beautiful family! and hello your necklace is FABULOUS!

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  15. Wow! So cool! Her apartment is great! Loving your gingham blouse...I know you are across the world, but who makes it? Maybe I can find it online?
    thanks.

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  16. Thanks for popping by... I missed your blog during BYW, but it is beautiful! I will have to peak in on your exotic design journey now and again!

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  17. thanks ladies! my shirt & necklace are both j.crew:)

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  18. Her home is beautiful...and it looks like you two had an amazing day!

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  19. Sounds like a fun day...We've been planning to visit the Heritage village in Abu Dhabi, but inevitably end up going to Bastakiya.

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