Sunday is a perfect day for a picnic

Indeed! what can be a better day to have a picnic if not on Sunday?

so when the sun is shining and the first spring thunders have passed by it's time to pack and head out of the city to enjoy the nature and "open the season" of picnic, barbeque and great outdoors.
So the idea of the week is to make a picnic somewhere new, somewhere green, somewhere nice and somewhere where are poppy field! I have always wanted to take some typical, running-in-a-poppy-field picture and this year -- I will!
so pack your bags! we are going for an adventure! feel free to come along! :)

So let's have a picnic! 



and here is some Checklist what to take when going for a picnic (healthy one):
 1) Food (prepare sandwiches already at home in those pretty triangles) take also food that doesn't make your hands super-dirty and sticky and/or easy to clean with 2) wet wipes; and all other food depends on you. I always make some sandwiches, vegetables, and fruits. (prosciutto and melon is an amazing combination).

 

try to leave out all the dairy products that can go bad if you won't them eat soon after taking out of fridge, like yogurts or ice cream, although vine could be included in this list if planning a romantic getaway.


Movie "UP", one of favourite movies ever

Here are some good foods you should think of including in your picnic basket as well as your diet and everyday life!

(YES! there is a dark chocolate, but the good kind, organic, not commercial and NOT in huge quantities!) for some other healthy lifestyle and cooking suggestions check out the Health Castle homepage here.
3) cutlery and melamine (re-usable ones to preserve the environment) and cutting board or hard surface as well as containers for leftovers
4) army knife (always comes in handy)
5) water (or other low or no sugar drinks, so don't get thirsty fast)
6) blanket( preferably dark one)
7) sun protection( if there is strong sun) : sunglasses, cream, hat (a nice straw hat will always be a great addition)
8) anti mosquito spray (insect repellent)  and cream (after they have bit you.. yes, that happens)
9) tissues and/or napkins
10) playing cards/games/ badminton/ Frisbee/ball/kite, etc. *
11) musical instrument (if you have one and know how to use one :) *
12) CAMERA! it's a must! to make some new memories
13) trash bags

* 10 and 11 are just recommendations
and the checklist for park-green space for picnic. for a beach or mountains the picnic list should be slightly different. but about that some other time. Enjoy your picnic!

P.S. and let me know if I missed out something and should add to the list!

A' coat - your next raincoat

While on my way back to Milan I managed to pass through Latvia where I participated in a fair of Fashion and Textile 2013 and get my own free participant pass by a lovely company called A'coat which has a colourful range of raincoats and all Made in Latvia!
This company has been created by two young and fun friends and it all started out just as a fun experiment that turned into a business. (more about them as well about the raincoats you can find in their FB fan page here or in their homepage by clicking here.)

Even though I were there just for 1h, I managed to try some of the raincoats on. :)
 (unfortunately the lights there were not the brightest ones, so pictures came out not so good, but see for yourself).

my participant badge

fuchsia

colourful squares

flower-power

 

bright green

THE ladies a.k.a. owners

so which one will be your next, best friend singing(dancing) in the rain? :)

p.s. one cool thing I forgot to mentioned about them, you can turn the raincoat into a bag, when it is not raining and carry it around and what's even cooler - it doesn't leave creases!
 

Swap Party - in pictures

The weekend has come to an end and so has my 1st (try-out) Swap Party-brunch with my adorable ladies.
I must say it was a great success because everyone found and exchanged something, even though if at the beginning I was a little afraid that it will be quite awkward and no one will swap nor mingle, but turns out as I predicted - that one's forgotten and un-used thing is someone else's treasure and new add-on to the collection. especially with the accessories.
so we swapped! :) how was it - check it out in pictures.

Price tags - ready for an action

accessories

accessories

SabuRi brought her handmade collection of adorable pins and broche and little stationary. so lovely! check her out here.

wishlists of Swapping

 this is the broche I got to make my spring trench more happy! :)


some snacks

some healthy snacks

my new acquisition - a part of Brazil

also this candy bracelet is now mine 

Gingy is our new mascot for next Swap Party

handmade Red Lion Production broche



Mascot and supervisor - MR. Gingy

SOLD!

some truffles after a swapping frenzy

 This was FUN! so the real- open to public Swap Party will be on June! so get ready ladies and stay tuned!
 

Exclusive Swap Party at Milan

Yes! you read-me right! I am making an swap party this Sunday on a lovely rooftop in a lovely part of Milan! so if you are in the city and want to meet locals, swap or just shop - keep on reading! 

as every girl, I have loads of stuff I cannot possibly wear it all or as often enough, and as every girl, at least once in her life, has bough something just in a momentary weakness that this is the object/item I-must-have-it-now! or- I definitely-will-wear-it-with-that-blue-dress (most likely i don't even have it yet) or after buying some desired object and bringing it home you realize it goes absolutely together with nothing!  or you think, oh, let's take these beautiful sequins/pins/flitters/feathers/buttons/fabric I will make this awesome DIY project..and it was forgotten in a box with your other planned projects, but never really had time to really start one!

well, definitely it is like for me!and I have definitely a lot of things I love, but just cannot throw them out or give away for charity, but won't wear them as well..And if as well for you too than bring your fashion items/accessories/make-up-nail polishes/cute(small) house items/your own fashion creations/etc. (kindly used and good condition or new) to my Swap Party on 28th of April at 12:00. Here is the Description!

please RSVP or just write me (also can find me in FB) if have some questions/inquiries/suggestions/etc.

and if you are an artist - creator of your own items and would like to sell them or just would prefer instead of swapping selling (auctioning) your things - make the price tags on them! 

P.S. Please note that all not swapped-sold items will be returned to the owner. 

P.S.S. this is an amazing opportunity also to organize your closet and go through your things and prepare for the spring. as well as to make some new friends and have a great Sunday! :)

Vintage-up! Need Help Dressing? - Beyond Retro

While in Stockholm you must visit Beyond Retro! it's a vintage clothing store for Men and Women.
It all started in England and now they have several shops in London, Brighton, Stockholm and Gothenburg as well as online store. check them out here. and the best thing is that they are shopping around all 27 EU countries :) so check them out and get inspired for your new style, trend or just re-fresh your garderobe with some unique, vintage and chic piece :)

I visited the one in Upper Queen Street, Drottninggatan, Stockholm. And here is what I saw...

evening gowns

ties everywhere ^_^

and colourful bowties, scarves and tights

 oh, loved these skates. unfortunately no space in my bag :(

 the corner of leather sandals.

 tulle skirts.. ^_^

 

hats, hats, hats

bags, bags, bags

 and than I decided to try on some stuff.. :) of course :) so here is what I tried. ( sorry for the quality of the photos but was using a phone for this mission :)
 I won't tell you what I bought, so just go ahead and guess it! :) :P.. just couldn't resist :)

 1. yellow, long sleeve dress

 2. Mexican pattern dress

 3. lime-flower dress

 4. Flower  skirt-shorts

 5. abstract-colourful shorts

 6. Rose pattern sweater

so what do you think? which piece/s I managed to squeeze into my bag? :)