SPRING HOME DECOR IDEAS WITH GRAND BAZAAR SHOPPING

Holiday season is over and it is time to start thinking about small changes and add some more bright colors to your decoration. It does not have to be big but some little touches make a big difference and great for freshen your home, preparing it to spring.  Here are some home decor ideas with the Grand Bazaar Shopping pieces :-) You can find all the pieces we have used on; www.grandbazaarshopping.com

Turkish Firuze Bowls

The traditional colors of Firuze Bowls are Turquoise, with relief floral figures. They bring this Mediterranean, fresh touch immediately to any space. 

You can buy this beautiful Firuze Bowl here: HERE

COPPER SUGAR BOWLS:

If you like to have some treats on the table it is a great idea to use a unique sugar bowl! Turkish copper art is really special (to know more about it you can see our blog post HERE) and this handmade sugar bowl is one of our favorites! You can shop it from HERE

This Ewer is a piece that pass generations, it is made of hand-hammered Copper and traditional Iznik Ceramic. You can find it HERE

Some Pomegranate to add fertility to your home, you can find it HERE

Large Turkish Ceramic Bowls and Plates bring the cheer of the fresh season to places.

Find them HERE

Hope everyone will enjoy the coming season!

I HAVE THIS THING WITH CEILINGS! AMAZING CEILING WORKS FROM ISTANBUL

Istanbul is blessed with Ceiling works inside its beautiful, old buildings thanks to two Empires, Byzantine and Ottoman. They knew how to create amazing buildings and never ignored the ceilings. Side note: While you are in Istanbul, it is a good idea to keep your chin up, you would`t like to miss all the action going on above you!

1) DOLMABAHCE PALACE

Must See place! Dolmabahce Palace stands in one of the cutest streets in Istanbul, Besiktas, right next to the amazing Bosphorus view. Do not forget to add this magnificent palace to your list.



2) SULEYMANIYE PALACE

Locates in Eminonu, Old Istanbul area, Suleymaniye Mosque is one of the most visited Mosque by tourists. No wonder why, the spiritual feeling captures you from the first second you step in! It is also so close to our store, right after you visit this amazing building, come have a cup of Turkish Coffee with us!

 

3) BLUE MOSQUE
There is no one that visits Istanbul and not talk about this building. It has completed in 1616, besides its breathtaking architecture, you can find the best examples of Blue-White Iznik Ceramics inside this Mosque, actually this is the reason why Europeans started calling it Blue Mosque, the original name is Sultanahmet Mosque which takes its name from the area.



4) HAGIA SOPHIA

Well, Istanbul offers so much when you are into architecture, art and history. Not days, even weeks are not enough to see all the beauties. But if you are lack of time ladies, put the Hagia Sophia to the Top of your list! You will understand why.



5) GRAND BAZAAR! 

Welcome to One of the Oldest and Largest (No kidding) covered market! The paradise of Turkish Handcrafts.  Most of the people get so amazed with all the colors, tourists and the building itself, they go back home with regretting not bought enough. Keep your eyes open while you visit this incredible souk, do not forget to check the ceiling works! And if you want to buy something from here, no worries you know where you can find Grand Bazaar´s beautiful pieces; www.grandbazaarshopping.com )

 


6) TOPKAPI PALACE

First of all, like all the palaces in Istanbul, Topkapi palace is huge! You probably need one whole day to see everything. If you are into the Turkish Culture and want to know more about it`s history, it is a great idea to visit! Side Note: The museum is closed on Tuesdays, it is better try to plan your visit beforehand.