New Years Resolutions 2015

Hello my dearest e-friends! I wish you all a healthy and prosperous 2015! 2014 was overall a good year, December apart, but we are not here to cry over split milk, yet to write about good and positive things and move on! So here I am, trying to put down only now (alas!) my resolutions for 2015! I glanced at my last New Years Resolutions, and guess what?? 

3 Last Minute Christmas Gift Guide

Hello my dears! In the run up to Christmas I am sure most of you, have already found the best gifts for your beloved.. or not yet?? Personally, when it comes to gift decision, I usually get stumped and confused, and most of the times, I leave it all until the last minute.. If you find yourselves in my shoes, don't panic, there is still some time...
Why don't you snag one of the following ideas?

1. Shift the focus from buying to offering

Portraits of random bus passengers

How many times, while on public transport, have you captured yourself gazing at the passenger sitting opposite you, contemplating over grabbing your smartphone and snap a picture of him/her? To me, it happened several times.

Talented photographer Nick Turpin, has made a collection of different portraits of anonymous people during their transit from work to home, and captured successfully so many emotions.

10 DIY ADVENT CALENDARS

As we are getting further to Christmas, I have been searching for the best ornaments to decorate our new house. Under this spirit, I have decided that this is a great opportunity for me to spend some creative time with my girls and design our advent calendar! As a kid I remember my father was bringing us chocolate filled advent calendars, which we adored! However, I prefer that my girls would not eat one chocolate for 25 days in a raw... instead, we could design an activity advent calendar and fill it with small "surprises", a nice idea to get the family doing things together during the holidays. 

Therefore, I searched the web to find the perfect DIY advent calendar and here is some inspiration. Have a gander at, and help me to decide:) :  

10 Reasons why having twins is great!

Last week on 17th, our beauties turned 2! Oh my Gosh, the time just flew away! It feels just like yesterday we were anxiously waiting their arrival in the delivery room! Sometimes when I look at them tears spring to my eyes thinking how tiny and fragile they were (2kg and 46 cm each) and into what extraordinary toddlers they have grown!

Stunning realistic drawings

Some days ago while browsing bloglovin', I stumbled upon a post about the geniously talented illustrator from Malaysia, Monica Lee. I couldn't help myself from not admiring her freaking photo realistic graphite drawings, so I thought I will share some of her fascinating pieces of work here with you.

Moving to Germany

It is official: We are moving out from Italy to Germany by the end of May! (therefore, I am not and I am not going to be so punctual in blogging..) The countdown has began! Next life destination: Lippstadt. It is a lovable mid-sized town in the north of Germany (Westphalia). It is also nicknamed “Venice of Westphalia", due to the many Lippe arms that criss-cross though the town centre...I was there last weekend to see some houses, and I found it is such a cute town! It seems very calm (if you compare it to Thessaloniki or Bologna) but a very family friendly town, full of parks, which is more than perfect for us! 

Heart knows things that mind can't explain

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Happy March! It seems to me that February constantly flies right by, I honestly can't figure out why..Six Februaries ago, I took my car full of boxes and arrived to Italy.. Most people I knew, kept on telling me that I was literally out of my mind to leave behind all my life: my family, friends, home, job etc and start from scratch at the age of 28 (maybe too old?) in a different country, without job nor friends, stay with a guy that I knew for 3 years only on vacation. I remember I was haunted with fear but absolutely determined that this adventure, whatever the conclusion, will be full of experiences...After 6 years, I am the happiest person on earth to have made that decision! I must admit that these years were intense, with so much joyfulness, as well as difficulties and tears, and that positively changed me a lot! I took the risk and I won my bet! 

Does the weather affect your mood?

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The weather seems to be going absolutely crazy! Unsettled and wetter than normal made climate change the supreme topic of conversation also this year! Do you also feel sad as rain pours down, and happier during sunny days? There are so many intriguing studies regarding the connection between weather and our mood: According to this research, weather not only affects our mood but our memory as well! Particularly, when it is gray and gloomy, people are prone to remember things better, probably because a drop in our mood strengthens our memory. Nevertheless, when it is sunny, consequently we feel happier, our mind is less concentrated. Yet, during the hot days of summer, people are likely to feel grouncy or tired. Meanwhile according to this study, warmer temperatures lower anxiety and skepticism, while in humid environments we tend to be more lethargic. 

How often do you say "I love you" ?

Yesterday night after I put the girls to sleep, as ordinarily I checked my favourite blogs, and I realised that it was Valentine's day! Alas, I missed it this year too! :) I was never a Valentine's day fan, I have to admit it. And yes, I am totally in love for the last 9 years! Even though I don't celebrate this day, I actually enjoy the red and pink atmosphere around! Besides, I discover many delicious recipes, wonderful outfits and amusing craft/gift ideas around the web! 

Do only things that make you happy!

Hey guys! how was your week? Mine, fine, hectic as always, trying to balance myself among work, physio, courses and the girls! 

A couple of days ago, I read this article (old but well grounded) about 10 Easy Things That Will Make You Happier, which I found very intriguing. Indeed, I agree that hapiness is a very personal matter.. So, I am happy, but I think I was born happy! 

What does your suitcase reveal about your character

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Some days ago I read this post featured on Huffingtonpost that piqued my interest: What does the packing say about your personality? Once more I realised that alas I, myself am a split personality! :) Everyone has his own prefered method when it comes to packing. There is the "over packer" or "just in case" packer (the one who could pack the entire wardarobe to be prepared for any eventuality), the "minimalist" (the one who efficiently organizes and packs the essentials in a carry on suitcase- I envy those folks!), the "worrier" (the one who packs a week before the trip), the "last minute" packer (either chaotic or organized), the "roller" (who knows the science of rolling clothes to save extra space), the "i dont care" packer, the backpacker...