Friday, November 2, 2012

Maternity Henna

I wanted to tap into my Moroccan-Israeli roots and what better way than to stain my pregnant belly with henna. The last time I did any henna was right before our wedding. Our palms were smudged as we were honored with good health, fertility, wisdom and security. The guests then smeared the henna on their palms to bring good luck. Then it's party time! Music and dancing. Sweets and drinks. Good times.
My friend, Monica, is a natural when it comes to the art of henna. No stencils here! She has a sweet henna hookup that comes perfectly wrapped, like you're about to decorate a dainty cupcake.We got together last Sunday to have a little fun with it. And, of course, we made sure to include Ayla in the process. Surprisingly, she sat pretty still for a spirited three year old. Here's how it all went down: