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!

TURKISH DELIGHT IN TURKISH CULTURE

Today`s Blog post is about what comes to mind right away when some one hears Turkey: Turkish Delight.. We call it ´Lokum`in Turkish and the meaning is `Throat Relaxener`:)
You probably had it next to delicious Turkish Coffee on your visit to Turkey or maybe a friend of yours brought you this special treat! 

But why is it so special for Turkish Culture and when do we eat it?

Asking for Blessings from Bride`s Parents is a fun ritual and very common among Turks. When a couple decides to get marry, groom and his family visits brides family and brings a large box of Turkish Delight. Turkish delight symbolizes one of the most known Turkish Saying; `Lets eat sweet and then talk sweet`:) In this celebration brides family treats turkish coffee and the turkish delights for a sweet start of this exciting day!
`Bayram` (Candy Holiday) is probably the time of the year that we eat Turkish Delight most! Every Bayram, Turkish delights are serviced inside traditional sugar bowls delicately..
Comparing to other candy and treats; Turkish Delight is softer and it melts with a great taste.
When you press the Turkish Delight with both fingers and if it shapes back exactly how it was, this means `Great,  you are eating a well made delight!`

Welcoming a newborn Baby, a housewarming party or visiting a relative.. People will knock your door carrying your Turkish Delight! These delights can come regular, with Antep nuts or dried eco-fruits in it..
Sometimes it comes surprising way, from a shop owner in Grand Bazaar, kids in your neighbor that knock your door for treats or in Madonna`s Hard Candy song..
You can find all different types of Turkish Delights here; Grand Bazaar Shopping
Traditional Turkish Sugar/Turkish Delight Bowls here; Grand Bazaar Shopping