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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!...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
Canadian Maple Leaf – Watercolor Design
My latest trip to Canada to visit my cousin inspired this design. I’ve never been to Toronto in the Summer, and I had so much fun exploring this beautiful city! Previously, I’d only been to Toronto in the winter for a quick business trip, so it was great to see the...
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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.
