by Mustafa Kadioglu | Apr 1, 2026 | Arts & Culture, home-featured, Informative Articles, Learn, Learn-Featured
The Eye & the Nazar Amulet: An Ancient Tradition Now Finding a Home in McKinney From the bazaars of Istanbul to Historic Downtown McKinney — the timeless story of nazar (the eye), one of the world’s oldest protective symbols and the nazar amulet (the...
by Mustafa Kadioglu | Mar 5, 2026 | Arts & Culture, home-featured, Informative Articles, Learn, Learn-Featured, Lifestyle, Lifestyle-Featured, Uncategorized
Suzani: The Ancient Embroidery Art That’s Transforming McKinney Homes From the Silk Road to Historic Downtown McKinney—why this centuries-old textile tradition is having a major moment in modern interiors. When you run your fingers across a suzani pillow cover,...
by Mustafa Kadioglu | Feb 19, 2026 | Announcements, Business News, home-featured, Lifestyle
One Year in McKinney: The Story Behind House of Motifs This February marks one year since House of Motifs opened its doors in McKinney. Over the past year, House of Motifs has grown from a carefully considered idea into a space shaped by intention, craftsmanship, and...
by Mustafa Kadioglu | Jan 28, 2026 | Arts & Culture, Food Related Interest, Foodie, home-featured, Informative Articles, Learn
Discovering the enchanting world of Lokum, from Ottoman palaces to McKinney, Texas When you bite into a cube of Turkish Delight, you’re tasting more than just a sweet treat—you’re experiencing centuries of culinary tradition, cultural heritage, and Ottoman...
by Mustafa Kadioglu | Jan 15, 2026 | home-featured, Informative Articles, Learn, Learn-Featured, Lifestyle, Lifestyle-Featured, Summer
Living in Texas means embracing the heat, whether you’re lounging by a backyard pool in McKinney, heading to the Gulf Coast, or hiking in Big Bend. But traditional terry cloth towels—bulky, heavy, and slow to dry—often feel like a burden in our humidity. Enter...
