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100+ Lebanese businesses you need to buy from this Christmas

Christmas is right around the corner and despite it being a time for love, family, and celebrations, it can also be stressful when it comes to Christmas gifts.
And while Lebanon is going through a difficult time, we thought the least we could do to support its economy is to buy Lebanese products from Lebanese businesses. Whether you live in Lebanon, or an expat, we highly encourage you to buy Lebanese.

We have created a list of 100+ Lebanese businesses you need to buy from this Christmas to help you find the best gift ideas in Lebanon for any budget. To make it even easier on you, we categorized them below.

PS: These are the answers we got on our Instagram page, if you feel like recommending other Lebanese businesses, make sure to reach out either by leaving a comment under this article or on @the.rahal on Instagram. Help us spread the word and share it with as many people as possible.

Lebanese businesses in Lebanon

Fashion

  1. Mellow (@lovmellow): Handmade Organic towels and home accessories
  2. Sikasok (@sikasok_): Happy socks
  3. Lebelik (@lebelik_com): Modern fashion, accessories, home goods and Jewelry designs
  4. Mourad’s Shop (@mouradsshop): Embroided towels and baby clothes
  5. C by CYNTHIA (cbycynthia): Luxury Leather Handbags
  6. Piedi Leggeri (@Piedi Leggeri): Online shoe store
  7. Every Wear (@everywear.sz): Handmade painting on Clothing
  8. Sarah’s Bag Boutique (@sarahsbagboutique): Lebanese luxury hand crafted bags and accessories
  9. BOSHIES (@boshies.official): Arabic clothing items
  10. My made (@mymade.mm): Handmade accessories
  11. La Rose De Sim (@larosedesim): leather goods and accessories made in Lebanon
  12. Mandy Saab (@mandysaabofficial): Footwear designer
  13. Average Fish (@averagefish.design): Lebanese Handmade Silk Screen clothing
  14. SLYP (@slypsocks): Designer socks produced in Lebanon
  15. Roones (@roonesshop): customized painted clothing designs
  16. Lina Brax (@linabrax): bags designer
  17. Bois de lune (@boisdelune.lb): Handmade wooden bags
  18. Tchenshol (@tchenshol): Handmade funky lebanese accessories.
  19. All the Rage (@alltheragedesigns_lb):  Customizing Special Items (T-shirts, pouches, stockings)
  20. Plume Boutique (@plumeboutique.lb): Online shop
  21. urbanfeetlb (@urbanfeetlb): Lebanese urban socks

Handcraft / Personalized items / Gift shops

  1. Mellow (@lovmellow): Handmade Organic towels and home accessories
  2. L’atelier des artisans (@latelier_des_artisans): Embroidery Customized gift
  3. Artésanal By AD (@artesanal_by_ad): Handmade passport holders
  4. All the Rage (@alltheragedesigns_lb):  Customizing Special Items (T-shirts, pouches, stockings)
  5. Crochet By Maguy (@crochet_by_maguy): Handmade crochet crafts
  6. WIRED by Fnoon Jnoon (@w.i.r.e.d.f.j): Handmade Customized Wire Jewelry
  7. Nancessories (@nancessories): Customized gifts
  8. Pozzolana (@pozzolana_craft): Customized Concrete planter and Pots
  9. Fee Creativity (@feecreativity): Handmade creative Christmas cards
  10. Stitched (@stitchedlb): Cross stitch designs
  11. Ebre W Kheit (@ebrewkheit): customized handmade items
  12. Hikayat Habki (@7keit_7abki): Handmade crafts
  13. L’atelier Du Cuir (@latelier.du.cuir): Handmade leather crafts
  14. Sinaret Gigi (@sinaretgigi) : knitted items, handmade Purses Chunky blanket and Bed Bumpers
  15. Madruzi (@madruzi): Passport holders, hats and more
  16. Dachaq (@dachaq): Upcycled Patchwork pillows, bohemian carpets, plaids
  17. Craft and Arts (@craft_andarts): Handmade paper craft
  18. Art en ciel Tripoli (@_artenciel_): Hand painted items
  19. The Crafter (@thecrafter.961): Customized string art pieces
  20. Bkerzay (@Bkerzay): Handcrafted Potteries
  21. Luana El Turk (@luanaticbeirut): mugs, maps, games about Lebanon
  22. HERA Knits (@heraknits): wool knitted items (scarfs, headpieces,etc..)
  23. Rim N Roll (@rim_roll): Haute Couture Embroidered Handmade Bags and Clutches
  24. Hangables (@Hangables): Gift ideas, decoration items and wall art
  25. Gift Basement (@Gift Basement): Funko Pop, Harry Potter, Game of thrones, Marvel, geek shop
  26. Noqta (@noqtacrafts): Hand drawn Potteries, Ceramics, stones, Handmade Dream catchers
  27. Mode on Lebanon (@modeonlebanon): mugs. Covers, pins
  28. Santa Rosa Atelier (@atelier.sr): Hand crafted home decotation
  29. Moitié Bleu Moitié Lilas (@moitiebleu_moitielilas): Handmade Goods (key chains, mugs etc.)
  30. Jo’s Art in a Cup (@art.inacup): hand painted mugs
  31. Hand crafts by Aya (@Handmadecraftsbyaya): Hand made items
  32. Gmj.giftbox (@Gmj.giftbox): Make your own gift box
  33. Sabounna (@Sabounna): Organic handmade soaps & bath items – Saida
  34. Tinaty Group (@tinaty_group): Decoration, Balloons
  35. Hearts and Cards (@heartsandcardslb): Greeting Cards and customized ornaments
  36. Bea Mini (@beamini.handmadecrafts): Mom & Daughter Handmade Customized Cross Stitch
  37. hoops & hopes (@hoops.n.hopes1): Handmade Gifts
  38. Clux (@Clux.Lb): home items
  39. Teta W Dayeta (@tetawdayeta_): handmade products crochet items
  40. Khan Al Saboun Lebanon (@khanalsabounlebanon): Organic Soaps
  41. Nova Soap (@nova.soap): Handmade Lebanese organic Soap
  42. Al Hala soap (@alhalasoap): 100% Natural Olive Oil soaps
  43. Noondesign (@noondesignlb): Customized Lights
  44. Mrs Wire by Juliana Khoury (@mrswirelb): Handmade Wire items (ornaments, decoration)
  45. Mimelle (@mimelle.handmade): handmade sellers in one platform mimelle.com
  46. thegift.lb (@thegift.lb): customized gift items
  47. (@live.bythesun.love.bythemoon): Framed Posters printed on canvas for Children Rooms
  48. Grace’s Art Print (@graces_artprint): Customized Passport Covers
  49. Brut.lebanon (@brut.lebanon): Pot d’beton
  50. Ideo parfumeurs (@ideoparfumeurs): Vegan Perfumes
  51. Accessoriesbyjess (@Accessoriesbyjess): handmade accessories
  52. Yaslamli (@yaslamli): Trendy accessories
  53. Lerfies (@lerfies): Handmade fashion accessories
  54. Belle De Nuit creations (@belledenuitcreations): Handmade Candle holders
  55. By Lara Batrouni (@bylarabatrouni): handmade accessories
  56. Paradico (@paradico.lb): Natural Aromatherapy products, designed using the finest essential oils
  57. L’Atelier – Handmade Gifts (@theateliergoeshandmade):  customized decorative items
  58. Beyti (@beytibyarabesque): textiles and accessories
  59. ZaFeel by Zayna Ayyad (@zafeelz): hand painted Home décor items
  60. TARTOOKA’S ARRANGEMENTS (@artookas.arrangements): customized arrangements
  61. Best Wishes (@best.wishes.leb): Decoration for special occasions

Food

  1. Simply by Romy (@simplyby.romy): Home-based Baker
  2. De La Pati à modeler (@delapatiamodeler): Chocolate, ornaments, event set ups
  3. Choc d’Amour (@ChocdAmour): Chocolate, personalized favors & souvenirs, table design
  4. Queen of tarts (@Queen.of.tarts.lb): Homemade salty and sweet tarts
  5. Sept Winery (@septwinery): Lebanese organic wine
  6. Ô Délires (@odelires): Chocolate sets
  7. El’s Butter (@elsbutterlb): Artisan Gourmet Nut Butter
  8. Style and sprinkles (@styleandsprinkleslb): Cakes and decoration
  9. Honeydee (@Honeydee_lb): Honey gift baskets
  10. Sweet things sweet shop (@sweetthingssweetshop): Homemade sweets, cakes and desserts
  11. FouDelicious (@foudelicious.pro): Healthy and natural butters and energy balls
  12. Nature By Marc Beyrouthy (@naturebymarcbeyrouthy): Lebanese Mouneh
  13. Agonist Coffee Shop (@agonistcoffeeshop): Shop that employs people with disabilities
  14. M de Noir (@mdenoir): Award winning Lebanese chocolate
  15. Awan Tea (awanteashop): Wide range of quality Lebanese teas and infusions
  16. Crêpes À La Carte (@crepealacarte): Crepe and sweets
  17. The Candy Bunch (@thecandybunch): homemade cakes
  18. PawPots (@pawpots): homemade Ready-to-eat meals for Dogs
  19. Oak Honey produced locally in Kaakour mountain

Jewelry / Accessories

  1. Fairouz Jewelry (@fairouz.jewelry): Fashion Jewelry Designer
  2. Juwly Jewelry (@juwly.jewelry): Fashion Jewelry Designer
  3. Lebelik (@lebelik_com): Modern fashion, accessories, home goods and Jewelry Lebanese designs
  4. Sophia (@sophia_beirut): Fashion Jewelry Designer
  5. Dhiamandi (@dhiamandi_jewellery): tailored and hand-picked diamonds and jewelry
  6. Vanina (@vanina_world): fashion and accessories

Food

  1. Simply by Romy (@simplyby.romy): Home-based Baker
  2. De La Pati à modeler (@delapatiamodeler): Chocolate, ornaments, event set ups
  3. Choc d’Amour (@ChocdAmour): Chocolate, personalized favors & souvenirs, table design
  4. Queen of tarts (@Queen.of.tarts.lb): Homemade salty and sweet tarts
  5. Ô Délires (@odelires): Chocolate sets
  6. Style and sprinkles (@styleandsprinkleslb): Cakes and decoration
  7. Honeydee (@Honeydee_lb): Honey gift baskets
  8. Sweet things sweet shop (@sweetthingssweetshop): Homemade sweets, cakes and desserts
  9. FouDelicious (@foudelicious.pro): Healthy and natural butters and energy balls
  10. Nature By Marc Beyrouthy (@naturebymarcbeyrouthy): Lebanese Mouneh
  11. Agonist Coffee Shop (@agonistcoffeeshop): Shop that employs people with disabilities
  12. M de Noir (@mdenoir): Award winning Lebanese chocolate
  13. Awan Tea (awanteashop): Wide range of quality Lebanese teas and infusions
  14. Crêpes À La Carte (@crepealacarte): Crepe and sweets
  15. PawPots (@pawpots): homemade Ready-to-eat meals for Dogs

Experiences / Services

  1. Kitchen Lab (@kitchenlab.lb): cooking class with diner and drinks
  2. Wine tasting tour in any of the wineries
  3. Annie Arto (@Annieartphotography): Baby Christmas Photos session
  4. Weekend Getaway in Faraya, Laqlouq, Faqra, Shouf (check @lebanesewanderers on Instagram for ideas about guest houses in Shouf), the Cedars.
  5. Books by Lebanese authors: I can think of “The complete opposite of everything” (@completeoppositeofeverything)

Art

  1. Calindala (@calindala_by_caline): Mandalas drawings on canvas and accessories
  2. Every Wear (@everywear.sz): Handmade painting on Clothing
  3. Trait Sucré: (@traitsucre): Embroidery art
  4. بالعربية (@bel_3arabiye): Quotes written on any item
  5. Karim Ramadan (@kthelandscaper): Posters photographed in Lebanon
  6. Fine Art (@fineart.lb): handcrafter frames and wooden tables
  7. Zena Yashoui Paintings (@Zenayachouipaintings): Modern contemporary Paintings
  8. Carly’ s handmade (@arlyshandmade): Handmade Posters of Jesus and Saints
  9. BIRDY By Nadine Abounohra (@birdy.byna): Product design
  10. Andrew Bejjani (@andrew_bejjani): Saints statues

Plants / arrangements

  1. Nature By Marc Beyrouthy (@naturebymarcbeyrouthy): Plants
  2. Le Temps Des Fleurs (@le_temps_des_fleurs): planted flowers, succulents, aromatics, plants
  3. Une plantation de cèdres personnalisés (en ton nom) avec Jouzour loubnan
  4. Masaha (@masahadesign) : wedding flowers, event decoration, landscaping etc.

We hope that this list has inspired you with gifts ideas. We truly believe it’s so important to encourage Lebanese in Lebanon and expats to buy from Lebanese businesses because they’re counting on us.
This list can come in handy for any other occasions too. We have to be all in this together and encourage the Lebanese industries and products. Helps us spread the word and share this with as many people you know. Every dime counts.
Until then, we wish a Merry and blessed Christmas to everyone!

Miled and Melissa
The Rahal

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WHY DO WE CRY MORE ON PLANES?

couple on a plane

What is it about watching movies or reading books on a plane that makes us more emotional? Do we cry more on planes ? A question I repeatedly asked myself every time I fly. 

If you cried at movies on flights at least a couple of times, you’re not alone. And If this is the first time you hear this and you think I am a weirdo, keep on reading. Today marks the biggest revelation.

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Three days in Krakow itinerary

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When you search for cities to visit in Europe, Krakow doesn’t always rank among the top places to be. Before we delve into a detailed Krakow itinerary, we wanted you to know that Krakow is Poland’s second largest and one of the oldest cities. It steals all thunders from the capital Warsaw and it’s considered the most culturally and politically significant city in the country.  

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Our 2019 top 9 honeymoon destinations

We’ve made it easier for you to plan your honeymoon with our ultimate top 9 list of the perfect honeymoon destination for 2019!  
Disclaimer: the places you will find along this article are classified per continent and in no preference order. 

top honeymoon destination in spain sevilla

We’ve also published this article in case you have absolutely no idea on how to pick your honeymoon destination.

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4 ways to pick your honeymoon destination

If you are planning your wedding for summer 2019, and you are confused of what could be the perfect honeymoon destination, then join the club. Be prepared for a year full of preparations, discussions and decisions. It’s fun and overwhelming at the same time, but it’s surely one of the best chapters of your life.

Whether you are opting for a traditional Lebanese wedding or a destination wedding in Greece or Italy, it takes a lot of time to set up what is referred to as “the best day of your life”. This and you still haven’t started thinking about the honeymoon.

When it comes to the honeymoon, we all want something chill yet not cliché; romantic yet not boring; out of the box yet not too far away; luxurious yet affordable; fun yet not too packed. We get it! We all want the vacation that follows the “best day of our lives” to be SPECIAL. But everyone forgets one very important thing: each couple is different. There isn’t a perfect honeymoon destination that fits everyone’s taste.

You have the romantic couple, the adventurous one, the foodies, the history gurus, the beach lovers, and the “a little bit from everything” couple. Having said that, it’s very important not to compare yourselves to other couples and keep in mind that the honeymoon is just another vacation. 

Since we are in the same boat here, we thought about helping you with the stress of the honeymoon planning by sharing our two-months of searching results. Read more to learn how to find the honeymoon destination of your dreams that fits best with your personality and style. 

Before you start

Before opening google maps and start navigating one country after the other, it is crucial in our opinion, to answer the following 4Ws questions:   

Where have you been?  
Mel and I traveled to more than 35 countries combined. And when it comes to us, we wanted a new country to discover together. Therefore, the first thing we did was to list down the countries we’ve been to and took them off the list of potential destinations. This limited our choices a little bit but was necessary to keep the element of surprise and excitement for both of us when discovering a new country together.

Iceland

When is your wedding? 
While the least of your concerns should be whether the destination is in its peak season or not, it is very important to check if the weather is suitable at the time of your visit. Hence, the wedding date is a key element and determined factor if you are planning your honeymoon just after the wedding.

You don’t want to visit Sri-Lanka during the monsoon season, neither Dubai during the hottest months of Summer, nor the Caribbean when the hurricane hits.
A lot of couples are pushing their honeymoon to another time of the year because they have a dream destination that they don’t want to miss. Not a bad idea at all!  

Bulgaria

What is the feel/mood you are looking for?
As a couple, we like a bit of everything. Spending 10 days on the beach doing nothing might sound boring for us; spending our honeymoon hiking all the time is not the best idea. So, we started looking for places where we can do both. That’s when the idea of a multiple destinations or a county rich in its nature diversity sounds perfect for us. 
But again, that’s us! There is no wrong and right in this as long as both of you agree on it. 
We kept in mind that the weeding itself is tiring and overwhelming, so we are allowing ourselves to indulge in a few days of pure chilling at the beginning.

Minutes after I proposed

How long is your honeymoon going to be?  
Most of the couples have at least 10 days to spare for the honeymoon, if not more. And this is an opportunity that might not come twice later on! Having ten days free both of you for yourselves. So, think about destinations that require 10 days or more. It’s good to go for big countries rather than small ones or road trips and multiple cities itinerary. 

Dubai

Once you have answered these questions, it’s time to start planning. Luckily, we already did our homework and researched for potential honeymoon destinations during summer. We are more than happy to be part of your wedding preparation journey and share with you the outcome of our 2 months research to what could be the honeymoon destination choice that suits you best.  
 
In the next few days we will reveal here 9 ideas for summer honeymoon destinations! 

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