Travel: Photo review - Orta San Giulio

As promised here comes a short picture-post about my Sunday getaway to Orta San Giulio.
Must say the place looks even better than in pictures! Really, it was a breathtaking experience with all that charming mountain and lake combination in addition to that all there was also a small island  where in Medieval times used to live dragons and snakes but luckily a saint name San Giulio came and saved the place and built a church afterwards (that's at least what legend of San Giulio's life tells us).
and above all the sun was shining and birds were singing so my Wall-Egi Nikon went wild taking pictures ^_^ . see for yourself and PAY A VISIT while in Italy or Milan (just 1h drive away). trust me - definitely worth it! just adorable!

Orta San Giulio island

Recipe: Coconut Berry (protein) Whities

As Sunday is my only free day of the week I try to do the things that makes me happy, like experimenting with healthy food recipes and travel. where I went this Sunday will write about in my next post:) but now will share my awesome, new healthy snack recipe: Coconut Berry Whieties.(actually whities is not a real word, but if there is a brownie, why there cannot be a whitie ? :)

so this recipe is really easy and fast and super healthy. so all you need is (love :) ):

Ingredients: 

1 cup Greek yogurt (i use without tastes but can try different)

1 scoop vanilla protein powder (same here - taste as u prefer)

1 cup coconut flour 

1 handful fresh blueberries 

1 handful red berries (mixed)

2 tbsp almond milk (syrup - really low on calories. original recipe asked for Maple Leave syrup, but i prefer something less cloric. this one has just 51 kcal per 100g)

a hint of vanilla and a little bit of stevia 

Mix together, put in a dish or forms ( i used silicone muffin molds) and freeze it overnight - voilà! it's ready! :) 

Nom-nom :) 

ingredients

Recipe: Sunday's special - orange muesli power bars

I know it has been time since I last time wrote here, but I am back and re-loaded and some nice recipe to share: an Orange muesli (power) bars.

orange power bars - muesli

Cleaning your closet - tips for getting ready to a Swap Party

My Swap Party is around the corner (this Sunday) so here are some tips that might help you to get ready for it! :)
We all get attached to our own things and no one wants to give away them, neither do I, but than I started wondering - do I really need all that stuff?
I started to go through my closet: shoes, dresses, accessories, hats, scarves, belts and I was impressed HOW many wonderful things I have, but the question remains - do I really need all of them? will I ever wear this again? or I just keep it because I looked adorable in it? because what we want to kid - we will not going to wear all that things anyway, so why not give them away or even better - swap them for something you will love and wear often?! and the best plus is - you won't spend a dime! so girls, c'mon! don't think too much, just be brutal and pack away all the things and free some space for the new ones.

so here is some tips that I use to depart from my stuff:

Exclusive Swap Party Milan - 2nd edition

Yep, yep! we are back! and we are ready to swap again! just this time we are: more, we are better and we have more things to exchange and sell! moreover we have some new designers with their one of a kind hand-made accessories taking part! and trust me - you don't want to miss this!

soooo, if you are in Milan on 19th of January (this Sunday) feel free to come and shop or swap away some of your fashion items! need some more information, comments? don't know what to bring? - just post me a note or write me in FB and see you on Sunday!

So come all!

Behind the scenes - Backstage of Cult shoes photoshooting

This definitely made my day and smile - a video from a Backstage of Cult shoes photoshooting I participated.

check this out - are we rock?! :) 

FOR VIDEO CLICK HERE

Some of my Stockholm reccomendations

At least 4 times I year I go for work to Stockholm and during my trips I have observed and learned some tricks and tips that must be obeyed once you are there! so why not share them with you?

usually i do not have time for long strolls from one island to other ( however must say it is wonderful, especially in July), but I do have picked up some nice things from Swedes, like afternoon tea time - coffee brake - FIKA (pronounced fee-ka) usually it has been accompanied with a cinnamon sweet. my preferred is always cinnamon roll or bun. (it's pretty easy to make and will post a recipe  ASAP). Cinnamon is my winter's BFF. Sweds like to pop in a nice Cupcake and Bakeries to enjoy it properly. so did I. :)

here are some Cinnamon rolls on a special edition Swedish designer trays ( Åry Trays )

Ary Trays for Hello Kitty

Ary Trays for Hello Kitty

Recommendation number 2: If you like to see famous Nordic design and designer products, just even to get an inspiration: Must visit this fashion department store called PUB   They have some amazing in store exhibitions as well as product placement which usually is themed and changed often. 

here are some preview. Enjoy a small preview of some Swedish design.

young artist works

Designer's guild - love their colors and patterns

Ary Trays

                                                                       Superliving

Designer's guild room corner

typical room concept in regular Swedish house

 Recommendation nr.3
Swedes are really practical and they love home parties, dinner gatherings etc. as general in Nordics it is unwritten rule to bring a gift to the host - a.k.a not to go with empty hands to somebody's house, even if it is just a dinner. as practical people they prefer some decoration element or kitchen utensil that can be used in practice rather than some weird ornament without practical use. so once invited to somebody's place - think about something practical like some nice Candle holder (which is really popular in Nordics ) or some nice vase, cushion or stay with the regular - a bottle of a good vine.

To Sum up - Stockholm is a place you should visit if want to live some real Nordic experience, soak up some creative inspiration and enjoy some good Fika time with your pals.

ReWELCOME TORe

WELCOME TOÅRY