Category Archives: Art

Halfway to Cockfosters

Posted on December 30, 2015 by TheJessicaness

There are welcome signs everywhere, but the most inviting one is the square-chested man standing next to his wide-hipped woman – the loo, at 7am. Are we part of the EU – not that we’re European, but the American flag is … Continue reading →

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Multi-Soap Inspiration

Posted on December 29, 2015 by TheJessicaness

Today’s post is inspired by the ten soaps/scrubs in my shower – the one I took after getting the living room light bulbs replaced, working out in the gym for an hour, helping myself to another piece of bread, messaging … Continue reading →

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My First Night in Istanbul

Posted on October 11, 2015 by TheJessicaness

… and then I’m introduced to Mr. Çetinkaya, the partner of Topkapi Carpet by Koyuncu, and a man that I feel comfortable with – to drink tea, to have lunch, and to buy his carpets if I had the money. I can tell … Continue reading →

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On the Winged Stallion to the Land of The Turks

Posted on October 11, 2015 by TheJessicaness

I had a dual birthday party to attend – drink homemade wine, pose for flower-framed photos, write a message in their memory book, hold the baby, post a picture to Instagram, and eat two plates of food in prep for … Continue reading →

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An Early Return

Posted on August 28, 2015 by TheJessicaness

I buy snacks at the mini market inside Al Massa Hotel at 9am, climb into a Mitsubishi outside that was unlocked, then get in mine and get on the road. The Palace Museum doesn’t open till 3pm, but I’m there … Continue reading →

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