The skiing adventure in Folgaria

yes! I did it! I finally did it! I tried Alpine skiing (in Alps). I've been living in Milan for over 2 years now and i had never been there. So few weekedns ago received a proposal of friends to go skiing to a lovely city  near Trentino - Folgaria. as my friend has rented an appartment there that it was even easier to enjoy all weekend and do not stress about finding an accomodation (which, i must say during winter season is pretty tough).
we went to this nice resort (click here). also the prices were really good a lot cheeper than it would be even closer to Milan.
as it was my first time Alpine skiing than without falling (a LOT) you won't learn anything. But as my friends were laughing that I have a snow chromosome as it woudl be the only explanation why I am so good after few hours already! :) hehe but as I used to skii (cross country and small hills) every winter since I was 3, than I think it was a lot easier to learn.
Here are some pictures from the adventure :)

The snow happiness

me before going Pro :D

road to Folgaria

challange accepted

 While beeing up and skiing I used this cool sport traccker application called Endomondo (click here). it's really great app if you are doing sports and want to track your progress and see your stats: average speed, burned calories(!!) performance, time, etc. they even draw map for you and you can challenge others as well as set your own goals. try it out ^ ^

view from the 2500m

the snow team

Bombardino

Bombardino is something you jsut can't do without when you are skiing. A drink made of wipped cream, hot VOV (liquer), brandy and caffè. for my taste a little bit too sweet, but it's every skiiers must once you been spending all day on tracks catching, sun, wind and the beautiful view. :)

Hair-do du jour

Today i felt like getting my hair all up,and mqking a braid,so i combined this 2things in 1.and voilà,i have a romantic and chic hair-do:)
As didn't want to look like Tymoshenko,than finished my hairdo with fishtail braid :)
So this is the result :)

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Perfect gift for Valentine's day and not only

 

We all know that Valentine's day is for the lovers and couples and (let's be honest) a commercial celabration.
so also if you are not a great Valentine's day supporter like me, but use this day as a nice excuse to get your better half, girlfriends or yourself a little something, just because you feel like, than I have a nice suggestion..

Two of my closest friends (aka awesome designers ^_^) have turned their drawings, inspiration and imagination into a lovely accessories:

*Ele has recently created an awesome line of her own- dreamy jewelry line:  Luli Art Bijoux. it is a truly beautiful, handmade jewelry with a romantic touch:see for yourselves by clicking here. and here is a preview :)

lovely, isn't it? so check it out and post her (or me if you want) and get your own lovely piece of jewelry for a specia locasion or just because you deserve it! :)

*Sabri has this awesome retro and chich pins-brochues and not only made from her own drawings and illustrations. ( if checking my blog than you have already seen some of her creations I have received from her as a gifts ^ ^ ). so feel free to check her "babies" out and contact also her! :)
click here.
i know this is not a broche but i couldn't resist "stealing" this picture from her! (sorry) but just love this spoon idea! :)

Saburi Creations - personalized Spoon ^ ^

 so, here you go with some personalized gifts for every girlfriend, friend, mom, sister, aunt or yourself! ^ ^

Fat Tuesday - Martedì Grasso Nail art

as today is a Martedì Grasso or Fat Tuesday so it means just one thing - this weekend is Carnival in Milan! :)
to get in the mood today I have taken with me to work my Black mask and turned my finger-nails in blue and yellow pieces of art! :)

see for yourself! :)

and what did you do in your Fat Tuesday!? ( I am going tonight to gym :D )

C'mon Barbie let's go party!

Last Saturday I went to my friends birthday which required a dressing up as a famous character or a Star Wars representative. As I didn't want to look like a Princess Leia or a Chube :D than decided to become a Barbie :) heheh (the easiest thing to be, as you can wear whatever :D )I decided to be PINK, traditional one).
So I wore one of my creations - a pink dress with a tulle I made few years ago when had one of those inspiring-creation moments! :)

the coolest thing was that actually everyone was obeying the dressing-up rule so the party was even more colourful and fun. the hosts had thought about some games as well to entertain and spice up the party; we had a task for groups to find out the mysterious murderer who spoiled the wedding of the century between Cesar and Jessica Rabbit :) the groups had to find the clues and solve the mystery and perform- interpret the answer by making a musical (so actually had to sing) :D

was really fun and seemed that everyone enjoyed themselves solving this little mystery as additional, regular home party :) recommended to try also at your next home party, takes a little bit of time and planning the plot and the clues, but the satisfaction by your guests is guaranteed! :) moreover it is a great ice-breaker if in your party is attending a lot of people who don't know each other and coming from different places.

I have always loved a party games, so if need some advices - feel free to drop me a line and will be happy to help :)

me and bday girl or pic with Lady Gaga Anna

didn't take much pictures as there were an official, professional photographer! :)

DIY: Crochet; polka-dot gloves

when I was sick few weeks ago and were forced to stay home and bed, I decided that despite the fact I cannot go anywhere nor work with pc, to make my regular,long winter gloves refresh with some colours.
as I had a red hat and also a scottish-red scarf, than decided to brighten them with red polkadots.
so all I did was, I took a crochet hook and a read yearn and made small  bumps - enough to decorate all gloves.
actually it is real easy - just make a chain stitch  of 5 or 6 chains (depending how big dot you want) than tie together first loop and last ad voilà! you have your polka dot! than cut the tread and star a new one! and make as many you want! than just ad to your gloves using the crochet hook, turn inside out of the glove and tie them together and here you go!  you have more lively and colourful gloves! :) no picture tutorial this time, but here is the result! :)

hope you'll enjoy it :)

my new, improved gloves

p.s. I really like crochet and basically you can create everything with this technique. so as long as you have imagination or Google :) you can create something truly greator give some old thing a new looks!
BTW, here is a link How to crochet basics :)

Hip-Hip Urra for the stripes and candles

so it is official1! i am one year older!

lucky 26! :)

other pictures (with mustache, just dance, some photo-shooting moments, still to come ) :)

Sabri with Stache

Afro Svetty

SuperMario Maija

Mr. Monopoly aka Vale

Ele incognito

Sara Chaplin

 

Arabian Nights starring me :D

 

Svetty :D

The dream (stache) team :)

PART 2 - dinner at Amor y Passion (Peruvian restaurant)



lovely aperetivo with maracuja and roasted corns (mmm)

potato puree - arty

drink with the same name as the place - Amor y Passion (real spicy and strawberylicious)

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my photographer friend - Gae

me with some Alice in wonderland gifts

Yuko and Gae

as I received a garden dwarf, now I will never be alone in pictures (like Amélie) to travel around the world

the happiness with a surprise cake from the restaurant's staff! it was one of those movie moments and really made my birthday awesome and memorable!

 

It's time to get a pair of glasses

and here  I am - one year older and (hopefully) wiser! :) however, the age is not coming alone - turns out (after the workplace doctor's visit) that my eyesight has weaken and that it is time for me to get glasses! :O

so there is a plan of the month - to get some pair that doesn't make me look like a naughty secretary but adds me some wisdom! :) heheh

so let's the hunting being and hopefully will soon find something lovely and intelligent! :)