Holley's Blog

 I have some wonderful 4th of July cards today from Audrey R of Austin TX.  I have been holding these creations for quite a while as I wante...

There's still so much more to see in Sanliurfa...the Kizilkonyun Necropolis, which also had beautiful floors filled with mosaics that no...

 Just sending out some Love to the DH today. I hope he is having a great week in Texas and looking forward to his weekend.  Love you dear.  ...

One more amazing thing to see in Urfa is this beautiful pool of fish called Balilki Gol, this "legend" to my knowledge is mentione...

One thing I hear about Sanliurfa is its rich heritage in craftsmanship.  I hope to be visiting lots of local bazaars.  According to what I h...

I can't believe this marks a week since I have been in Urfa!  Wow, tomorrow my friend Merve will come and join in!  Another amazing thin...

 Hello all, happy Monday!  I am still visiting in a city named Sanliurfa, or just Urfa.  Another amazing prophet that comes from Urfa from t...

 Here's a card that I found in a fancy store on Istiklal Caddesi (street).  Which is hugely famous place in Istanbul.  It has a famous r...

Happy Saturday everyone!  Another wonderful day in Urfa.  Another amazing thing about Urfa is that it is the birthplace of the prophet Abrah...

 In addition to Gobekli Tepe, there is a more recently discovered place called Karahan Tepe, which is equally as fascinating.  They are unea...

 There's many significant things to see in Urfa, but one of the most important things to see is GobekliTepe. I am sure many of you have ...

Today we fly to Sanliurfa (otherwise known as Urfa).  Most people will refer to it as Urfa, there's even a kabob known as the Urfa Kabob...

Having so much fun and getting ready for the trip tomorrow! Sanliurfa is a medium sized city at just over a half million people, but it has ...

 Happy Monday everyone. It's the start of week 4....This week is super exciting because I am traveling in Turkiye to a city in the south...

 Wishing all the Dad's in my life a very Happy Father's day today from me and John.  Best wishes and huge hugs all the way from Ista...

 Happy Sunday everyone!  I hope you are ready for the new week.  I have some more wonderful work from the kids in Turkiye.  I just love how ...

Happy Friday everyone.  I know it just sounds weird to say Happy Friday.  On vacation I tend to forget the days of the week.  I only keep tr...

Hey sweet dear, you are in my thoughts today. I hope you are having a wonderful day.  Huge hugs and kisses.  I wish I could have Turkiye and...

All my favorite chapters include you...except the ones where I'm on vacation in Istanbul.  LOL,  You know you are still my favorite dear...

 One interesting thing about Istanbul, and some other Turkish cities is that there's dogs and cats that are "pets" of the city...

Here's a card I made from My Aunt Lisa's Birthday today. I hope she has a very special day.  Hug and Best wishes for your day.

Sharing more wonderful art from the kids in school in Turkiye.  Did you know that in Turkiye that teacher starts at kinder and get a class o...

 Happy Saturday.  I hope you are having a nice weekend. Today makes it just over 2 weeks now with about a month and half left.  Next week in...

 Happy 3rd Monday in Istanbul. WOW, doesn't that sound weird.  I have been here a couple weeks and already it's the third Monday.  H...

 Happy Birthday Cuz.  I hope you have a very special day today.  Big wishes to you from Turkiye.  Man, are we getting old or what?  I can...