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Color Pop Confetti Watercolor Art Print
You know I love color – when I was a kid I used every crayon in the crayon box. As an adult, I’m not really that different. This time I wanted to use all the colors in my watercolor palette, and the result was this painting! It reminds me of confetti, hence the name!...
Halloween Pumpkin Carving: My Favorite Designs
Halloween is my absolute favorite time of year! I love Fall, sweater weather, and pumpkin-spiced everything! As a designer, it’s so fun to build my creative skills doing something crafty, and pumpkin carving is one of those ways to flex those skills. I get really into...
The Girl’s Guide to London
I love London! This city has a lot to offer in terms of culture, food, nightlife, shopping and more. It’s also a great home base for doing day trips to parts of the English countryside if your travel schedule allows. You’d really need multiple trips here to see and do...
Best Things To Do on a 10-Hour Layover in Tokyo
I’ve always wanted to visit Japan! Even though I haven’t been able to plan a full country-exploring trip yet, I wanted to leverage a 10-Hour layover in Tokyo on my way back to the U.S. to experience the city. Originally, I was planning to try and find a nice...
Top Things to See in Australia’s Gold Coast & Brisbane
I love Australia! I can’t wait to go back and visit again. It’s an absolutely beautiful country and there is so much more left for me to explore. For now, I’ll start with the top things to see in Australia's Gold Coast and Brisbane for the short day trip we took up...
The Girl’s Guide to Sydney Australia: 10 Fun Things to Do
Sydney is one of the most beautiful places to visit in all of Australia! I created this girl's guide to Sydney because when I do travel searches, it’s hard to find activities specifically geared towards women. I get a lot of cheesy tourist results in Google, and...
How to Plan Your First Trip To Paris
There is no other city like Paris! It’s one of those places that stimulates all the senses – it's got great food, sights, culture, and more. I’ve been to Paris twice as a kid, but had yet to experience it as an adult. After finding out I’d be on a business trip to...
My Favorite Spots In Tulum
Tulum is a gorgeous tropical paradise on the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico. The jungle and beachside town has an eco-friendly vibe with a lot of sustainable hotels. There is also a colony of protected sea turtles that nest on the beaches along the hotel zone. While...
My Favorite Spots in Amsterdam
From the canals to the stroopwafel there is plenty to eat and explore in Amsterdam. I spent a couple of days here, and am sure I will have more to add to this list when I return again one day, but for now, these discoveries are my favorite spots in Amsterdam. MY...
The Girl’s Guide to Toronto
I absolutely love Toronto in the summer and the winter! It’s one of my favorite cities to visit, and a bonus because I have family there. Here are the favorite spots I’ve discovered in the city so far (and thanks to my cousin for showing me some of them!). As I...
The Girl’s Guide to Lisbon Portugal
Portugal is a beautiful country, full of sand, surf, friendly locals, and delicious seafood. As an artist, I LOVE the colors and patterns of Portugal. The entire country is full of design eye candy from the architecture, to the warm color schemes of Pena Palace and...
The Girl’s Guide to New York City
There is no other city like New York! With plenty of things to do, see, and eat, it literally is the city that never sleeps. As a former resident, I have plenty of tips if you’re planning a visit. This is not a tourist guide, as I leave a lot of gimmicky tourist...
Five Fun Things to Do in Miami
If you’re on a budget, Miami is a great city to visit! There are tons of things to do for free, like going to the beach, along with many free transportation options to get you around the city. Aside from the great weather, Miami has a vibrant arts scene. Whether you...
Weekend Guide to Visiting Whistler, Canada
I just got back from Whistler, BC, Canada! It was my first time there – what a beautiful place! It was the dead of winter, but I stole a couple of hours here and there to explore this quaint skiing village. Here are my top picks for this guide to visiting Whistler....
Watermelon Vibes Art Print
Happy Summer! We’ve just turned the corner on the summer solstice and what a crazy year it has been. Being stuck inside has given me the time to tackle a lot of creative projects, including some of my old ones. I was able to reimagine this watercolor print into a...
Hearts of the Sea – Watercolor Art Design
On my trip to Portugal I spent a lot of time at the beach! It was my first time visiting this country, and I enjoyed exploring the vibrant city of Lisbon and surrounding areas. It’s a beautiful country with great weather and great seafood. I spent some time relaxing...
Seahorse Life – Watercolor Art Design
This design is inspired by a ceramic piece I made a few years ago on a night with girlfriends! We went to one of those clay & latte places, and I painted this beautiful seahorse. I decided to try painting it in a different medium this time, and experiment with...
Pink Candy Hearts – Watercolor Art
I experimented with pattern making for this design! With Valentine’s Day around the corner, I thought I’d play with some of the whimsy you see in those popular candy hearts, and arrange them in fun pattern. I decided to use shades of pink and purple to give the design...
Rainbow Splash Design – Watercolor Art
Usually I paint objects and figures in watercolor, but this time I decided to play around and make a watercolor wash. Do you remember the crayon box from kindergarten? I tried to pick a few colors to paint, but I really just like them all, so that’s how this turned...
Australian Collared Lorry Birds Watercolor Design
On my latest trip to Australia I was mesmerized by the country’s unique wildlife. I’m from California, and while the weather is nice here, we don’t usually see tropical birds flying around freely. It’s really cool to see and interact with all the wildlife, and see the...
About Me!
Hi, I’m Aliya. Thanks for checking out my page! I’m a creative producer, designer & world traveler and this is where I share all my tips & adventures. I have nearly a decade of experience working in media for companies like NBC & Tribune Media, and I love using my design & media background to help women entrepreneurs create amazing content for their brands.
