One of the most fascinating women of the ages, Mary the mother of Jesus was a humble girl from the tiny town of Nazareth. Giving birth to Jesus around the age of 13/14, she would carry a burden, a beautiful burden, but a heavy burden the rest of her life. ‘The rare moment- accounts of conversations between Jesus and His mother that we find in the Gospels are laden with love and riddled with pain.’ A relatable woman to us all, SEELE’s last Friday Post of 2019 highlights a woman whose life was forever changed when Gabriel met her with news. And her unwavering devotion to her Son’s mission is a reminder of the true reason of the season.

It’s the ASOS for the Middle East and it’s called Maison Orient. Founded by Ayse Arel, the online curated platform of creative brands, designers and artists from the Orient connects you, the consumer to some of the Middle East’s best fashion design talent. Their mission is simple- to connect creative talents and their designers with the curious world.

Noor Pahlavi is a member of the exiled former Iranian royal family. She opens up to SEELE about a heritage that she has had to observe from afar- and she talks about her past struggles with depression, her iconic grandmother, being an American, and her hopes for the future.

Seele contributor, Rebekah Mazzei points out how this is generally a time of festivities, traditions and holiday parties, but it can also be a very lonely and sad season for many. Whatever this holiday season may mean for you, it's a season of possibilities and opportunities to love. And let's not forget that Jesus is the reason for the season.

We all know the miraculous account of Jesus feeding the 5,000 but there’s some real nuggets of gold here that you may not have realized. This miracle is more than just some miraculous account in the Bible. It’s a fulfillment of Old Testament promises, it solidifies Jesus as God and Lord, and we see God’s heart for people. Read more to find out the significance of Mark's account of Jesus feeding 5,000.

The Peninsula Hotel in Paris’ 16th arrondissement is hotel excellence at its highest and best that brings a unique twist to the City of Lights, with fine dining, a spa and French hospitality under one roof.

Sylvaine Delacourte, founder of Sylvaine Delacourte Paris launched her Orange Blossom perfume scent last night in Dubai. With her gift of understanding the olfactory memory and having spent 15 years creating scents for Guerlain, she is able to create perfumes that complement different personalities.

Friendships and what they mean should not be complicated and we see clear examples from the Bible of the closest of friendships. SEELE’s Editor, reminds us what friendships are, being aware of what a friend is and what an acquaintance is; and provides practical thoughts on how to handle a friend that betrayed you in some way.

A luxury family-owned hotel in the heart of Paris, the San Regis offers quaint and quintessentially Parisian hospitality.

In his newest book, Jefferson Bethke shares how in our modern life demands, we pursue more possessions, activities, and accomplishments, while it increases our exhaustion, anxiety, and depression! He urges to resist our culture and embrace the slowness of Jesus by setting up boundaries and cultivating disciplines---including silence, obscurity, solitude, and vulnerability---that will provide the depth, meaning, and order that you are truly looking for.

Lebanese design duo Myrna Bocti and Rania Karam open their first showroom in Beirut, during a time of revolution, but the two are confident that Lebanese fashion will be ok.

Seele contributor, Thomasena Thomas reminds us that we are to enjoy now and not always be looking for what's next. "Be present in the now and trust Christ to make the next move for you," she says.

Hope deferred really makes the heart sick, and Seele’s Editor shares two ways of thinking about and processing through the receiving of news that you’ve been waiting to work in your favor but doesn’t

Seele contributor, Rebekah Mazzei shares how in the midst of tiredness and challenge, we must keep running, keep climbing and keep walking step by step with God to achieve what we’re trying to achieve in life.

Beirut-based and eco conscience designer Roni Helou, known fro deconstructing silhouettes with unexpected juxtapositions was inspired by all things nature for his AW19 collection

Fashion stylist, Marie Smith shares how her love of fashion goes hand in hand with her faith. The two aren’t separate

Seele’s Editor, reminds us that we are both Pharaoh and the Israelite. There are times in our lives when we oppress and are oppressed, and it is our Great SAVIOR, Jesus who has come to set us free from both.

Discover the Al Messila Resort and Spa in Doha, Qatar.

Doha is a pearl in the Gulf that can’t be missed.

Seele Editor, Ally shares that "I have found that in the valley, when doors aren’t opening and it seems God is silent in my valley, that I draw strength from previous seasons of when God has filled me up with a deeper knowledge of Himself."