The old shop around the corner
Its doors had closed forever, hiding all traces of its past life. Was it a candy store that painted bright smiles on the faces of young ones or a flower shop that soothed the longing of loved ones? Was it a seamstress shop that made mere commoners feel like royalty or a pharmacy that relieved pain and anxiety? Whatever it was is now history. Soon, a brand new building will take its place... and very few will remember the old shop around the corner or any of its good deeds. #a
Instant connection
Sometimes individuals cross our path and there is an instant connection. How or why this happens is not a question with a straightforward answer. It just does. And when it does, the gratification is immense... #aphotoaday #handmade #crochet #art #lebaneseartist #vintage #livelovebeirut #livelovelebanon #mylebanon #bestofleb #instalebanon #instabeirut #yesteryears #nostalgia #flowers #inspirationalquotes #motivationalquotes #quoteoftheday #writersofinstagram #goodreads #findyo
What courage is
Courage is not the absence of fear, nor is strength the absence of weakness. Courage and strength are showing up every time, ready or not, and just taking on the challenge.
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I was thinking about this on my way to work this morning: how often I was fearful of challenges ahead and yet still showed up and took them on. Then I had a revelation: This must be what c
A treasure that appreciates with time
For those too young to remember, this is how messages and emojis looked like before the era of emails, whatsapps, and social media. They carried greetings and news, but also pieces of the sender's heart and soul.
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You may not be able to read and understand the sweet content of this note, or smile at the cute typos. But you can probably sense how endearing i
Persistence pays
If your first knock is not heard, try again, harder. Success is often hard of hearing. Whether the knock is literal or figurative, persistence pays in life. Have a great day my friends. May all your knocks be heard. #aphotoaday #doors #olddoors #doorsandwindows #wroughtiron #photography #vintage #geneva #livelovebeirut #livelovelebanon #mylebanon #bestofleb #instalebanon #instabeirut #yesteryears #nostalgia #courage #success #determination #inspirationalquotes #motivationalqu
Our beautiful world
Our beautiful world. So many beautiful sights longing to be seen, so many beautiful sounds yearning to be heard. Take time to soak in the beauty. Photo from the Charles bridge in Prague, "the city whose glory will touch the stars."* *www.czechtourism.com #aphotoaday #prague #patina #patinaperfection #beautiful #extraordinary #colors #art #ourbeautifulworld #nature #lebaneseartist #photography #vintage #livelovebeirut #livelovelebanon #mylebanon #bestofleb #instalebanon #insta
Everyone and everything deserve a chance
What is ordinary to some may be extraordinary to others. Everyone and everything deserve a chance at being beautiful and meaningful. #aphotoaday #patina #patinaperfection #beautiful #extraordinary #colors #lebaneseartist #photography #vintage #livelovebeirut #livelovelebanon #mylebanon #bestofleb #instalebanon #instabeirut #nostalgia #offthebeatenpath #inspirationalquotes #motivationalquotes #quoteoftheday #writersofinstagram #findyourself #myfieldofflowers #myhappyplace
Sing your own song
Maybe not as exciting as a daring piece of art, but attractive in its own right. There is beauty and comfort in constancy and consistency. Who says life should have one set of standards? Sing your own song and dance to your own beat. #aphotoaday #art #tiles #arabesque #lebaneseartist #photography #vintage #antiques #livelovebeirut #livelovelebanon #mylebanon #bestofleb #instalebanon #instabeirut #yesteryears #nostalgia #inspirationalquotes #motivationalquotes #quoteoftheday #
Beirut escapades
Another of my cherished discovery escapades through the streets of Beirut. Passing through a heavily populated low middle class neighborhood, hoping for a treasured sight to capture with my camera but not finding it. I had almost given up when, finally!! An old weathered traditional home, shyly tucked between two tall characterless buildings. On its wall was a notice of imminent demolition. At its door sat a little lady, as old as the walls behind her. I greeted her. True to
Up close
Up close I can see your every scar, your every blemish, your every wrinkle. Up close I can feel your every breath, your every shiver, your every heartbeat. Up close I can lose myself in you. And oh how beautiful you are to me, with and despite it all. #aphotoaday #patina #patinaperfection #vintage #antiques #livelovebeirut #livelovelebanon #mylebanon #bestofleb #instalebanon #instabeirut #lebaneseurbex #words #yesteryears #nostalgia #paintedbackdrops #inspirationalquotes #mot
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