WOOOO HOOO KATHE (ARTMIZ) …YOU WON A GORGOUS GLASS TURKISH EYE PENDANT!!! Note: I am shipping all the winner’s items so far, this coming Monday Kathe we found yours at the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul and it is stunning!! I put a sterling bail on it so it’s ready to design with. It measures about […]
10-02-09 The Blue Mosque, The Cistern and The Palace
Its our final full day in Istanbul and we packed it so full of historical sites , we are absolutely exhausted!! The Blue Mosque pictured above is one of the most distinctive sites in Istanbul. It is the blue tiles on the inside of the mosque that lend to the name , but the outside […]
1-01-2009 Photo essay of our trip to the Grand Bizarre
Another beautiful day in Istanbul starts out with an equally inspiring sunrise at 5:30 AM Immediately after breakfast we set out by subway to the Grand Bazaar which is one of the oldest continuous markets on the planet . Over 4000 stalls!!! LISTEN TO THE AUDIO BOO IN THE UPPER RIGHT OF THE BLOG FOR […]
9-30-09 Shopathon for Turkish Treasures!! What we all have been waiting for!
This is what we woke up to at 5:00 this morning…we dont’ shut the curtains as to not miss the spectacular sunrises that Turkey has to offer!! Who needs to sleep in when you have Turkish coffee and tea to keep you fueled for the day!! And we are off and running ….back to the […]
9-29-09 Welcome to Cat-asy Island…Take your pick Diana
Buyuakada Island off the coast of Istanbul is the place I mentioned about a month ago to my regular blog readers where only horses and carriages are allowed as well as bicycles. The small island is a getaway for residents of the large city of Istanbul. Everyone including ourselves gets there by Ferry Boat which […]
