[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"blog-detail-turkish-delight-photo-diary-from-istanbul-the-bosphorus":3,"blog-related-turkish-delight-photo-diary-from-istanbul-the-bosphorus":32,"blog-header-categories":62},{"id":4,"slug":5,"title":6,"subtitle":7,"bodyHtml":8,"heroImageUrl":9,"heroImageAlt":7,"authorName":10,"authorImageUrl":7,"publishedDt":11,"categories":12,"tags":15,"products":25,"inlineProducts":26,"seo":27},430,"turkish-delight-photo-diary-from-istanbul-the-bosphorus","Turkish Delight: Photo Diary from Istanbul & the Bosphorus",null,"\u003Cp id=\"tw-target-text\" class=\"tw-data-text tw-text-large XcVN5d tw-ta\" dir=\"ltr\" data-placeholder=\"Translation\">\u003Cspan class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"tr\" style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>Merhaba tatlılar\u003C/em>--that's \"hi, cuties\" in Turkish! Why Turkish, you ask? Well, I recently was lucky enough to take a quick trip to Istanbul and the Bosphorus in beautiful Turkey with one of my oldest and dearest friends, \u003Ca href=\"http://johngidding.com/television\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">John Gidding\u003C/a>. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp class=\"tw-data-text tw-text-large XcVN5d tw-ta\" dir=\"ltr\" data-placeholder=\"Translation\">\u003Cspan class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"tr\" style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Longtime \u003Cem>Kuotes \u003C/em>readers know that John and I go waaaaay back. We've been great friends for over 15 years and first got to know each other when we were 18 and starting out as young models, and then we did the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/blog/get-to-know-kathy-kuo/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=turkeytravel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">design show \"Knock First\"\u003C/a> together in our 20s, where we had a blast redesigning \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/kkh-teen/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=turkey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">teenagers' bedrooms\u003C/a>. \u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"tr\" style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">PS: I was only 23, and hence I was basically still a teenager myself...but I digress. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp class=\"tw-data-text tw-text-large XcVN5d tw-ta\" dir=\"ltr\" data-placeholder=\"Translation\">\u003Cspan class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"tr\" style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">We always have a blast together, so when John suggested I tag along with him to Turkey recently (he's Turkish American) while he visited some family members, I booked my flights and tickets within 24 hours, and said: \"I'm jumping in your suitcase!\"\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cblockquote>\r\n\u003Cp class=\"tw-data-text tw-text-large XcVN5d tw-ta\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-placeholder=\"Translation\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\"I'd like to use this post to celebrate the beauty, the artistry, the incredible array of scents and patterns that make Istanbul and the Bosphorus so magical. Istanbul embodies the amalgamation of centuries of different artistic influences from Europe, Asia, and coalesced with their own uniquely Ottoman opulence, creates a dizzying, intoxicating combination seen in architecture, interiors, and even their cuisine.\"\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/blockquote>\r\n\u003Cp class=\"tw-data-text tw-text-large XcVN5d tw-ta\" dir=\"ltr\" data-placeholder=\"Translation\">\u003Cspan class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"tr\" style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Because a picture is worth a thousand words, read on for a photo diary of some of my favorite visuals from the fascinating country of Turkey!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=turkeytravelbanner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22086 size-full\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/lovewhereyoulivebanner.jpg\" alt=\"banner\" width=\"2000\" height=\"348\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Istanbul's Grand Bazaar & Spice Market\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">First up is the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/read/articles/istanbuls-grand-bazaar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Grand Bazaar\u003C/a> in Istanbul. Historians call this wonder the Ottoman Empire's first \"shopping mall!\" Today, it is a sight to behold and houses over 2,500 shops. There's tea of every scent, color, and flavor; gorgeous Turkish textiles; and an endless wealth of inspiration--especially if you favor \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Styles/Global-Bazaar/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=turkeytravel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Global Bazaar\u003C/a> style decor in your home (I mean, who doesn't?). \u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Styles/Global-Bazaar/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=turkeytravel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22253\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/2b43adc1-c4c4-43c4-a342-496c6e4a3762-1.jpg\" alt=\"tourist in istanbul\" width=\"900\" height=\"1600\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>I can't resist a classic tourist pic when in a place as beautiful as Istanbul's Grand Bazaar\u003C/em>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Shop \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Styles/Global-Bazaar/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=turkeytravel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Global Bazaar\u003C/a> Favorites\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/25026-Jalbala-Global-Bazaar-Gold-Leaf-Lotus-Chandelier/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=turkeytravel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22266\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Jalbala-Global-Bazaar-Gold-Leaf-Lotus-Chandelier.jpg\" alt=\"chandelier\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/18488-Dala-Bazaar-Antique-Gold-Narrow-Arch-Wall-Mirror/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=turkeytravel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22267 size-full\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Dala-Bazaar-Antique-Gold-Narrow-Arch-Wall-Mirror.jpg\" alt=\"mirror\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/3484-Fez-Modern-Pierced-Metal-Kasbah-Pendant-Lamp/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=turkeytravel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22268\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Fez-Modern-Pierced-Metal-Kasbah-Pendant-Lamp.jpg\" alt=\"pendant lamp\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Styles/Global-Bazaar/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=turkeytravel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22254\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/IMG_2775-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"tea\" width=\"900\" height=\"1078\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>Gorgeous floral tea in the most brilliant shade of purple\u003C/em>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Shop Shades of Vibrant Purple\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/128049-Villeroy-Boch-Like-Glass-Modern-Purple-Crystal-Champagne-Coupe-Set-of/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=turkeytravel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28714\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Villeroy-Boch-Like-Glass-Modern-Purple-Crystal-Champagne-Coupe.jpg\" alt=\"coupe\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/112909-Eileen-French-Country-Purple-Flowers-Green-Leaves-Faux-Floral-Wreath/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=turkeytravel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28715\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Eileen-French-Country-Purple-Flowers-Green-Leaves-Faux-Floral-Wreath.jpg\" alt=\"wreath\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/128117-Kim-Seybert-Flutter-Regency-Lilac-Butterfly-Gold-Metal-Napkin-Ring-Set-of/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=turkeytravel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28716\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Kim-Seybert-Flutter-Regency-Lilac-Butterfly-Gold-Metal-Napkin-Ring.jpg\" alt=\"napkin ring\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Styles/Global-Bazaar/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=turkeytravel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22256\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/IMG_2773-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"tea\" width=\"900\" height=\"1014\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>Jasmine tea rolled into little flowers in the Grand Bazaar\u003C/em>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Shop Shades of Fuchsia & Sage\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/121545-Elisha-Hollywood-Regency-Blue-Upholstered-Velvet-Gold-Iron-Frame-Vanity-Stool/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=turkeytravel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28717\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Elisha-Hollywood-Regency-Blue-Upholstered-Velvet-Gold-Iron-Frame-Vanity-Stool.jpg\" alt=\"ottoman\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/71044-Phaidon-Rihanna-Book-Limited-Edition-Fenty-x-Phaidon-featuring-a-Tattooed-Hand-Stand-Hardback-Book/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=turkeytravel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28720\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/product_71044.jpg\" alt=\"book\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/86971-Athena-Coastal-Green-Hand-Blown-Glass-Orb-Sculpture-Set-of/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=turkeytravel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22275\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Athena-Coastal-Green-Hand-Blown-Glass-Orb-Sculpture-Set-of-2.jpg\" alt=\"plates\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Styles/Global-Bazaar/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=turkeytravel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22263\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/4f818824-2b37-4714-ad0a-2d0ef0c0cbb3.jpg\" alt=\"turkish fashion\" width=\"900\" height=\"1200\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>Playing dress up with chic Turkish prints in the Grand Bazaar\u003C/em>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Shop Bold Textile Patterns\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28718\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Maggie-Global-Bazaar-Grey-Diamond-Patterned-Cotton-Throw-Blanket.jpg\" alt=\"blanket\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/82115-Stark-Studio-Rugs-Beatrix-Global-Bazaar-Sea-Blue-Wool-Rug-x/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=turkeytravel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27240\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/product_110475.jpg\" alt=\"rug\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/29860-Johnny-Modern-Classic-Square-Grey-Feather-Down-Pillow-x/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=turkeytravel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28719\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/product_29860.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>The Beauty of the Bosphorus\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Given John's Turkish heritage, he's an amazing guide and knows all the best spots to dine out and enjoy the beauty of the Bosphorus in high style. The Straight of Istanbul is essentially the line where Turkey straddles Europe and Asia--so, there's the area holds so much meaning and history.\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">We were lucky enough to have phenomenal weather for some boat time, sunset views, and delicious food at the waterfront restaurant \u003Ca href=\"https://feriye.com/sea-salt/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sea Salt Feriye\u003C/a>!\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Styles/Global-Bazaar/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=turkeytravel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22257\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/IMG_2734-scaled-e1632857701245.jpg\" alt=\"man and woman on waterfront\" width=\"900\" height=\"700\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>With my dear friend and one of my favorite designers ever--John Gidding\u003C/em>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Styles/Global-Bazaar/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=turkeytravel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22258\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/IMG_2698-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"tourists in istanbul\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>We can't resist a sunset selfie!\u003C/em>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Shop Seaside Essentials\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/92981-Alena-Coastal-Beach-Blue-Seascape-No-Frame-Photograph/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=turkeytravel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28721\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/product_92981.jpg\" alt=\"photo\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/53610-Sandra-Modern-Classic-Brown-Handwoven-Willow-Picnic-Basket-with-Serveware-for/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=turkeytravel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22281\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Sandra-Modern-Classic-Brown-Handwoven-Willow-Picnic-Basket-with-Serveware-for-4.jpg\" alt=\"picnic basket\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/92849-Slim-Aarons-Fishing-Boats-and-Nets-Mexico-White-Frame-x/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=turkeytravel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22282\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Slim-Aarons-Fishing-Boats-and-Nets-Mexico-1952-White-Frame-17x17-1.jpg\" alt=\"photo of boats\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22587\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/IMG_3050.png\" alt=\"two people on boat\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" />\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>I never say no to a boat ride--especially on the Bosphorus with my bestie John!\u003C/em>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Shop Bosphorus Boating Must-Haves\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/76176-Nude-Glass-Mr-Mrs-Modern-Classic-Green-Crystal-Night-Water-Carafe-Set-Large/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=turkeytravel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28723\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/product_76176.jpg\" alt=\"carafe\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/89807-MATCH-Modern-Pewter-Beaded-Rim-Wine-Cooler/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=turkeytravel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28722\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/product_89807.jpg\" alt=\"ice bucket\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/53132-Adelle-Modern-Classic-Hand-Woven-Cotton-Blue-Accent-Bed-Throw-Blanket/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=turkeytravel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22286\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Adelle-Modern-Classic-Hand-Woven-Cotton-Blue-Accent-Bed-Throw-Blanket.jpg\" alt=\"blanket\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Inspiration in Istanbul's Details\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Finally, I just want to share a few more visually inspiring images from my travels. One of my favorite things to do in any travel destination is snap detail photos of anything that sparks my imagination and creativity as a designer. Below are a few more scenes and sights that lingered in my memory...enjoy!\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Styles/Global-Bazaar/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=turkeytravel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22261\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/IMG_2987-scaled-e1632859140580.jpg\" alt=\"sidewalk cafe\" width=\"900\" height=\"820\" />\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>In love with the colors and textures in Istanbul\u003C/em>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Shop the Turkish Bistro Look\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/66896-Luke-Coastal-Beach-White-Brown-Faux-Rattan-Outdoor-Bistro-Dining-Arm-Chair/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=turkeytravel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28724\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/product_66896.jpg\" alt=\"bistro chair\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/29664-Wilson-Modern-Classic-Square-Orange-and-Black-Cotton-Pillow-x/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=turkeytravel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22292\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Wilson-Modern-Classic-Square-Orange-and-Black-Cotton-Pillow.jpg\" alt=\"pillow\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/24556-Antique-Oak-French-Country-Distressed-Bistro-Table-W/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=turkeytravel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28725\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/product_24556.jpg\" alt=\"table\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Styles/Global-Bazaar/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=turkeytravel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22264\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/IMG_2937.jpg\" alt=\"tiles\" width=\"900\" height=\"688\" />\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>The most beautiful tile work details\u003C/em>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Shop Tiled Treasures\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/114224-Susan-Coastal-Blue-Bone-Mosaic-Large-Round-Tray/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=turkeytravel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28726\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/product_114224.jpg\" alt=\"tray\" width=\"499\" height=\"499\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/88330-Palecek-York-Coastal-Beach-Cream-Grey-Bone-Tiles-Tray/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=turkeytravel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22294\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Palecek-York-Coastal-Beach-Cream-Grey-Bone-Tiles-Tray.jpg\" alt=\"tray\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/115511-Delaney-Coastal-Beach-Brown-Mosaic-Wood-Round-Wall-Mounted-Accent-Mirror/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=turkeytravel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28727\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/product_115511.jpg\" alt=\"mirror\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Styles/Global-Bazaar/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=turkeytravel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22262\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/IMG_2950-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"tilework\" width=\"900\" height=\"1200\" />\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>Always in awe of the history and artistry in Turkey\u003C/em>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22586\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/IMG_2895.jpg\" alt=\"instanbul\" width=\"900\" height=\"867\" />\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>Fun fact: When this gold grail was originally created, it was for the Sultan to sit behind and secretly listen to conversations on the other side!\u003C/em>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Shop Geometric Patterns\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/92733-Monna-Global-Bazaar-Grey-Mango-Wood-Carved-Door-Flower-Patterned-Sideboard/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=turkeytravel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22298\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Monna-Global-Bazaar-Grey-Mango-Wood-Carved-4-Door-Flower-Patterned-Sideboard.jpg\" alt=\"sideboard\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/102677-Naila-Global-Bazaar-Navy-Blue-Oriental-Patterned-Rug-x/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=turkeytravel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28728\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/product_102677.jpg\" alt=\"rug\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; 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