Apr 29, 2018

the fear of the wallpaper

ever since i moved to my own space, i have been dreaming of putting wallpaper on my walls. first i was checking them in decor magazines, cutting the pages out and saving them in various folders & boxes. then i was researching the wallpaper stores in my city and searching their catalogues online. even when i was at a DIY store, i would always stop by the limited selection of wallpapers, which was usually full of disney characters for children's rooms. then pinterest arrived in our lives, & since then i believe i have checked at least one wallpaper every time i log in! & lately ... instagram! but of course, instagram is full of gorgeous pictures of the most delicate rooms decorated with the most astonishing wallpapers! 

& how many rooms have i decorated with wallpapers? ... none ! yes, you read well, none. i believe i have the fear of the wallpaper. although i have saved a bunch of codes & every once in a while i check the online shops, ready to order... something inside me prohibits me from taking this large step in my life & wallpaper my walls! is it indecisiveness; there are indeed so many beautiful designs? is it the fear of the work it entails if & when i will want to change it? or is it the fear of the statement my wallpaper will make {do wallpapers have their own personalities, hence their own statements?}? so bizarre, yet again such a long-lasting feeling! 

anyone else out there who is overtaken by the fear of the wallpaper ? or is it only me?

{below you can see some of the most "intimidating" wallpapers, for bathrooms!}



 




BoHo Walls




Mar 4, 2018

childhood memories!

we don’t usually re-post from other blogs, but today we felt very proud that one of our favorite blogs has collaborated with one of our “childhood” favorite products, from Greece! 

Joanna, the talented owner of “a cup of Jo”, wrote a few days about a wonderful excursion she had with her boys, in their neighborhood in Brooklyn! & along they brought delicious snack yoghurts from FAGE. FAGE is a greek diary company, particularly famous for their delicious yoghurt, & its products can actually be found in many countries, outside Greece! 

enjoy reading Joanna’s post here!




Mar 2, 2018

“Never underestimate the power of a woman" ~ & of the right lipstick!

“never underestimate the power of a woman!”: this quote was hanging at my english teacher’s office & since the age of 15 it has stuck in my head {plus it has been witfully used a couple of moments, here & there!}

march is the month that is very much related with celebrating women’s power {since on the 8th march we celebrate the international women’s day} & we could not resist promoting the new elisabeth arden’s campaign of #TogetherWeMarchOn, & reese witherspoon’s limited edition red signature lipstick! 

the color is amazing, the message is powerful & 100% of the proceeds will go to UN Women, a global champion for women and girls; of gender equality and women empowerment !

check it out!






Feb 28, 2018

mood of the day ~ stay warm

Photo by Craig Whitehead on UnsplashCambridge, United Kingdom

Photo by Mihai Surdu on Unsplash, Bucharest, Romania

Photo by Osman Rana on Unsplash, Boston, MA, USA

Feb 22, 2018

3 Michelin stars in deep snow

who said that you can only find a 3 Michelin star restaurant in New York, London or Paris? I was lucky enough to discover one in Megeve.
chef Emmanuel Renaut is the heart & spirit of Flocons de Sel. charisma, authenticity, attention to the smallest detail & technique lead to the creation of an exquisite menu... if you happen to be in the area, you definitely don't want to miss this "once-in-a-lifetime" experience. & right after your dinner, you will get the chance to visit the kitchen & congratulate the chef!




{all photos courtesy of Flocons de Sel Facebook page}

Feb 20, 2018

my favourite winter destination

since 2007 I have been visiting this place almost every year... &, although I am not a ski fan, I learned not only to love this tiny Austrian village, but also to look forward to my next visit!
Lech am Arlberg is a small "winter" wonderland! & it is an ideal destination for a short or a longer winter break!

{courtesy of Almhof Schneider}




where to stay:
Almhof Schneider: for a 5 stars & beyond experience
Kristiania: for a luxurious vibe

where to eat:
Schneggarei: nice & simple
Aelpele: amazing food in the middle of nowhere
{courtesy of Kristiania}

Feb 18, 2018

indulging in skiing fashion ~ racysuits

totally fresh suits, to be enjoyed not only at the slopes but to wherever your heart beats for fun!

and as it goes: "when the love of fun can no longer be contained in the soul and must be worn on the skin!"

buy the full collection of th amazing racysuits  & follow the trend @their amazing insta!

ski suit winter olympics fashion


ski suit winter olympics fashion

ski suit winter olympics fashion

ski suit winter olympics fashion

ski suit winter olympics fashion

ski suit winter olympics fashion

ski suit winter olympics fashion

ski suit winter olympics fashion

Feb 15, 2018

indulge in skiing fashion ~ Yves Salomon

this amazing vest by Yves Salomon is most likely the one you will wear to impress at après-ski!

Brown Long Rex And Fox Fur Vest yves salomon

Brown Long Rex And Fox Fur Vest yves salomon

Brown Long Rex And Fox Fur Vest yves salomon

Brown Long Rex And Fox Fur Vest yves salomon

Feb 14, 2018

happy birthday excitemelove!

7 years ago, excitemelove was born, dedicating a whole week to  st.valentine & lovely couples' shootings!

7 years later, & thousands of experiences, we go back to that week of 2011, to check those lovely pictures, that brought us smiles and warmth in our hearts!

happy valentines day {in a little-bit-nostalgic mood} !

post: valentines in the snow | photography: rebecca hansen 

post: valentines in the snow | photography: rebecca hansen

post: valentines in the snow | photography: rebecca hansen

post: valentines in the snow | photography: rebecca hansen

post: walking in the woods | photpgraphy: emik & yana

post: walking in the woods | photpgraphy: emik & yana

post: walking in the woods | photpgraphy: emik & yana

post: love me in style | photpgraphy: alison conklin

post: love me in style | photpgraphy: alison conklin

post: red sun | photpgraphy: kim le

post: red sun | photpgraphy: kim le

post: bow, arrow, hearts & confetti | photpgraphy: simply bloom

post: bow, arrow, hearts & confetti | photpgraphy: simply bloom

post: bow, arrow, hearts & confetti | photpgraphy: simply bloom



Feb 13, 2018

indulge in skiing fashion ~ the Moon Boot

it would not be a proper skiing fashion report, without including the famous "moon boot"!

our first choice is the very one that Olivia Palermo chose, back in 2014: the lime yellow one!

moon boot

moon boot Olivia Palermo


































































our second choice is actually a much more discrete design,which we could just wear every day of the winter: Tecnica Moonboot ® WE Pulse Mid Waterproof WP, in suede leather:

moon boot

moon boot


& of course, we would choose the classic Tecnica Moon Boot ® Vinile Met - Moonboot Vinile Metal ~ in classic colors: white, silver & gold:

moon boot

moon boot

moon boot