Kids Christmas presents...

I love coming up with new present wrapping ideas.. This time I opted for smiley faces & sparkly noses... I think kids would love this too...

Merry Christmas

Christmas is almost here!

This weekend I spent a night in a lovely town called Oxted... As I walked to a friends house I saw this Sparkly Christmasy house... I think it looks really awesome!!! 

Christmas market in the O2 dome.

I won 2 tickets to visit this years 'Handmade Christmas' fair at the O2. I took my friend Jolanta for some shopping therapy and mulled wine! The market was lovely. All these people with creative and crazy designs. So unique... I loved it! Jolanta had never been to the O2 so I gave her a Christmas present early by taking her to the Emirates ride over the Thames. The view was spectacular! 

Bunga Bunga

Bunga Bunga is a nice pizzeria with lively music, fantastic staff and great cocktails! 

Create your dream life.

Nelson Mandela

R.I.P 

Consider yourself lucky.

 

Snow art

If it's snows in London - I'm so going to do this! How cute do they look. :) 

Luxo at Sky Lobby at the Daily Telegraph

Today Luxo spent the day talking and selling to people who work at the Daily Telegraph media group. It was full all day.. Seeing new customers trying our products and then wanting to eat them was a highlight... Success... And because it's thanksgiving today - Luxo says thank you to all new customers.  

Be yourself.

Most of the time we compare ourselves to other people! And it's really not good for your self esteem. We are all different and different people fascinate me. Their lives, their stories, their looks, their thinking - it's all unique and magical. Just STOP comparing yourself! 

Ottolenghi

Ottolenghi  is one of my favourite lunch places. It serves delicious beef, chicken or fish with your choice of salads. The salads are absolutely out of this world. The seasoning and flavours are well considered. And they have a big counter of deserts too. I could eat there everyday. 

Practising yoga in the early morning.

Tomorrow I'm going to 6.30am Bikram class. It's really tough in the morning but once its done - it's done for the day. Usually we have temptations to skip the classes in the evening. Extra work, meeting friends, last minute shopping and etc. Also exercising in the morning boosts your energy levels and happy hormones. Just don't forget to go to bed early :)

Yoga cookies

These yoga cookies are in my to do list for Christmas presents. I think they look so cute... And very inspirational...:)

Winter addiction.

Satsumas/ Tangerines/ Mandarins - Call it as you like. In the winter months I'm addicted to this fruit.. It tastes is sweet, easy to carry around and the smell is just divine. And has almost no calories. Result.

Walking.

Walking. Such an easy thing to do in our daily life. But we forget it, ignoring it or just laziness has taken over our lives. I love walking everywhere... Especially in London.. It's so nice to scroll by the river Thames, or just through Green Park or even to your local coffee shop... Below is a picture showing you the benefits of walking...Keep calm & walk.

Children in Need charity.

Last Thursday I attempted to do a 6 Hot Bikram Yoga classes in one day for the 'Children in Need' charity. I needed to stay in a 40 degree room for 9 hours with short breaks in between. We raised a total over £15000!!! After 9 hours of practising yoga I was so super hyper - it felt that I could run a marathon...but...I didn't ;) A hot bath & lots of coconut water helped me to recover pretty fast...

Luxo delicious lip balms.

I love these chocolate rich lip balms. It smells so nice that you want to eat them. Luxo also do chocolate and mint flavour lip balms. It reminds me of the famous 'After  8' chocolate thins. Just let your lips indulge in a luxurious, moisturising and smooth experience...

Luxo - homemade cosmetics

Me and Sonia created Luxo homemade cosmetics that includes natural soaps, healing salves, delicious lip balms & relaxing bath salts. We only use natural & essential oils... And everything is made by hand... Our motto is 'Happiness is homemade.' 

Practising yoga

Today I went to a Bikram yoga workshop and stayed for another class afterward. Total time was just under 3 hours of pure heat and stretching. I must say I felt good afterwards. Loads of coconut water to keep myself replenished and a healthy dinner - It's very usual for me because  on Sundays I usually binge on everything I like which is naughty - rich food, chocolate, wine, cheese and etc. So I hope with my Sunday practice I can change my bad habits. Ex

Yoga life

I try to do yoga everyday but sometimes life gets in it's way. So I browse through inspirational pictures or quotes to keep my zen balanced. Namaste. 

Yoga style

So I'm on another yoga challenge and this time its for 'Children in Need'. I'm doing 6 hot Bikram yoga classes in one day! One day! It's crazy... But I will try my best...

Positive thinking

Tuesdays quote. 

Meeting travel friends ❤

When I travel I love meeting new people. Just sometimes by the end of the trip you make good friends - It's so nice to meet them again in your home town for a glass or two of vino! Perfect Monday. 

Tudor party...

Last night me and my hubby were invited to Tudor/Birthday/House warming party... What a brilliant idea especially when it was organised near Hampton Court Palace in a mock Tudor house.

30 days Yoga challenge.

My proof of doing the 30 day Hot Bikram yoga challenge! So proud.

1st November joke.

Brilliant joke.

"33 acts of kindness" day 12

Today I treated our postman to a nice pack of biscuits and a thank you card :-)  hope his day will be a bit sweeter

"33acts of kindness" day 11

I came across this great I inspiring image!
Love it so much that I had to share with some of the most lovely people that I know and some days they really need a reminder of the greater things in life!
Hope this message will bright up my colleagues at work!

Happy Halloween

Today I did my yoga class as a wounded yogi... Spooky Halloween to everybody! E

"33 acts of kindness" day 10

I made a "goody bag" with energy snacks, socks and hygiene products and give it away to a homeless man on my way to work

Halloween

Trick or treat! 

Pumpkin pie recipe

The easiest recipe ever.

Pumpkin pie...

Halloween is coming and last weekend my hubby made traditional pumpkin pie. I've never had this type of pie before - so I was super exciting about it. The result didn't disappoint - maybe I just needed a tiny bit more sugar. Recipe to follow in the next picture. 

"33 acts of kindness" day9

Today I have given a pile of books to my local library! I hope they will give others the same pleasure and knowledge they shared with me!

Victoria & Albert museum.

Last weekend I went to the Victoria & Albert museum. I opted for the 'Club to Catwalk' exhibition that shows London fashion in the 1980's. I also love shopping at the V&A - it offers unique presents for everybody.

"33acts of kindness" day 8

We had a very bad weather since last night, so today's act of kindness is for the little bugs in our back garden! I done a "Bug Hotel" for them to shelter from the worse storm in a decade! I give it a 5 stars rate :-)

Halloween cupcakes

Booooo cupcakes...

Balham market

Scary cupcake maker.

Balham market.

Balham has a small local market. It offers veg & fruit, freshly made pasta, yummy cupcakes and some antique bric a brac..

I love shopping there - it's personal, it's cheaper than most places and you meet lovely people. Fridays and Saturdays are the best days to visit.

Christmas tasty treats

To cut a long story short - Basically I had way too much short crust pastry left - so my sister came up with this simple solution. Roll out the pastry to about 5mm thickness. Add sugar & cinnamon, and then fold over once. Cut in different shape & sizes, brush some egg on top and bake for 15 min in 180 degrees. It looks cute even to give as a present. Super pleased. 

Lazy Oaf x Looney Tunes

Today I went to an opening event for the store Lazy Oaf. Lazy Oaf has once again teamed up with Warner Brothers (last year was a Batman theme) to design a collection of menswear, womenswear and accessories with our favourite childhood cartoon Looney Tunes. Just love it! 

"33 acts of kindness" day7

Today was a small, big act, but so simple and I hope will help lots of people in the long run ( many years from now!)
Being a organ donor is a simple act take will not change nothing in your life style, but can change lots of people's lives!

Sorry about the crappy photo, but taking pictures to a screen is always tricky!

"33 acts of kindness" day6 - the reply

I have to admit that my favorite part of the act of kindness is the people reply...

Halloween decoration

I was browsing through a website looking for Halloween ideas and I came across this table decoration. I think it's brilliant. E

"33 act of kindness"-day6

Today I feel so generous that I decided to give to everyone everything they need!

My best friend Sandra

My beautiful friend got married last Saturday! 19th October was a sunny day for Sandra and Deividas. Was a shame I wasn't there but through the pictures I can see that the day was very special! All the best! 

"33 acts of kindness" day5

Today my random act was early.... 6.45a.m early! I popped into Vitoria Station's Starbucks and after asking for a double espresso (should asked for a quadruple!) I asked for a loyalty card with a top up of £5, and give it to the lady standing behind me in the queue! She was a bit confused, but I didn't give her time to understand....and I just vanished like a ninja :-)

Love your life

Sometimes when it's raining outside, you are tired or have a headache and you want to blame someone for it... just stop.. and smile... and appreciate what you have around you. My top tips to cheer myself up: 

1.I have a mocha - chocolate instantly a boost with happy hormones. 

2. Browse through the Pinterest humour section.

3. Send a few jokes to my friends and family.

4. Play with my cat.

5. Have a lavender bath. 

6. Practise yoga.

7. Go for a walk.

8. Read a book.

9. Watch a 'happy' movie - my favourite is 'Despicable me'.

10.Eat that ice cream in my freezer. 

Day4- the reply