Inspirational Quote Art - Letting go of worries & of what you cannot change

 

It's ok to let go of what you cannot change. 

Sometimes things have to be out of our control to take its natural course.

Today’s Art to reflect these thoughts and feelings...

Sunday Lunch - Potato salad & Tuna/Fish -Made 3 Ways for Picky Eaters!

Hi everyone! Today is Sunday and that calls for a family lunch that does not take a lot of time but will satisfy the hole family. Cooking for a picky 2 year old, a 9 year old who is just starting to move out of the very picky eating stage and 2 adults can be tricky, especially when you don't feel like cooking 3 separate meals.

So here is how I make the Potato - Tuna/fish salad ingredients work for us all...

Ingredients:

A before & after - Mermaid Painting

 

So in 2011 i posted this mermaid painting, painted by yours truly. I remember sitting on my then bedroom floor sketching her out and then starting to add color and texture to her. At the time I was 26 years old, single with no kids and just painted for fun and as a creative outlet after my job (which was working as a graphic designer for the pharmaceutical industry).

When ever I looked at "her", my mermaid I always felt that she was unfinished and needed more. But life got in the way and Mermaid was put in to storage! I had never forgotten about her but did not feel like she was ready to be hung in any of my homes as I moved from home to home during the course of 13 years. But in the back of my mind I always heard this nagging voice for leaving her unfinished.

So in 2024 I finally pulled her out! Put her on my kitchen counter and started working on her when ever I found a little time. My life has changed completely since the day I was sitting on my bedroom floor at my parents home! Now I am married living in my own home wich my husband and I built with the help of our families, I am a mother of a 9 year old boy, a 2 year old girl and our 3 dogs!

Life is in full blown mode and painting time is both limited and so precious but I did it! I finally finished My Mermaid painting and she now lives with pride in my bedroom. 

My Mother once told me, My Father once said...

When I was very little my mother told me, that before I was born God showed me all the families in the world and that out of all of them; I chose this one.

Even though I knew that this was not quite the way things worked; I understood what my mother ment by saying this to me. This was her way of explaining to me that no matter where I go In this world, that I would not find people who loved me more than my family. 

My father on the other hand would say 'You can choose your friends but your family is your family and you have to learn how to live and love one-another like it or not.' And this was his way of telling me that no matter how frustrating family members can be, how angry we may get with one-another or how much we wished we had a choice in the matter; that family was here to stay and that they were not going anywhere. 

8 Looks that will have you believing that Beige is the new black

This October as the chill sets in and you start pulling out your warm and cozy items; Think of Beige as the new black! Same as black it is a neutral and will pair well with any other colored item. Layering beige and neutrals can make you look so much more refined and expensive than just throwing on your blacks.

Here are a few of my favorite beige looks for this season...

1. This lovely Coat Over Dress look which is finished with a warm beanie. Reminding us a little of Leighton Meester in gossip girl as Blair Waldorf.

Image from Lookbook.com

2. These awesome Denim Leather Jeans in a gold-beige color! Ware them with layers of soft textures to make them look effortlessly cool.

Images from trnycstyle and g-enerour

10 Red Hair Colors for Autumn

Ok yes! lets talk red! You know how they say there is a shade of red lipstick for every complexion? Well I believe there is a red hair color for every girl...

Red can be a dynamic color and can give you the edge you looking for, or choose a different shade and it can be soft, romantic and beautiful too.

Here are some of the red hair colors to look for this Autumn...

1. Copper Red! A warm tone shade for warm tone complexions. It looks very natural and still gives you that stand out look.

Image by Beautiful Faces on Tumbler

2. Strawberry & Strawberry Ombre! If you transitioning from blonde hair to red, then this shade of strawberry will be perfect for you. 

Image found on yourclassylook.com

10 September Activities to get in to the Autumn Mood

September is the month to slowly sink in to the weather change and transition your mood from summer vibes to cozy. Here are 10 activities to do before the month is over...

1. Have a Bon Fire! 

Before the nights become to cold to sit outside have a intimate group of friends come over for a night of roasted marshmallows, warm wine, hot coco, and spicy sausages. This is something the little ones will love too, so get them involved by having them gather some wood and set up with pillows and blankets. This will also be a great opportunity for some star gazing!

2. Movie Night! 

This is the perfect season to make a watching list. Choose some old and new movies to watch and also start watching new series (there are always new programs starting in September). The great thing about being prepared with a pre-watch list, is that when you have those few couple of hours to sit down and watch something; you wont be wasting any time on last minute searching.

Couture Bridal Gowns by Kim Kassas - Spring 2022 Collection

 If you are planning a 2022 wedding, don't miss out on these whimsical wedding gowns inspired by the depth of the woods. It is definitely a fairytale look which brings magic to life. The "In to the woods" Capsule Bridal Collection by Kim Kassas is my latest bridal obsession.  

Click the image bellow to see the full  "In to the woods" collection.

If you like your dress to have a little theatrical drama then the Prima Ballerina is the right collection for you. With intricate beaded work and textures that make you want to touch, these dresses exude femininity. I find references to swan lake in the details and also reminiscent of the Great Gatsby...

Click the image bellow to see the full  " Prima Ballerina" collection.

10 Ways to Rehydrate

Summer was great and so very hot. We enjoyed soaking up the sun, a few cocktails and a few iced lattes! But now its time to give back to our system all the hydration it needs and this is the perfect season to do so before the cold sets in. 

1. The first step is the obvious one! Drink more water... Set your water goals for the day and make sure to reach them. 8 glasses of water a day should be enough to give the message to your body that your intake of water is enough so that it does not need to hold on or retain water.

2. Get Your Citrus on! If there is a secret for long living, to reduce aging and keep healthy... the answer is citrus fruits. Have an orange for breakfast and get your energy and vitamin C you need for the day. Vitamin C will make sure you are not vulnerable to getting sick as it keeps your immune system strong!  

Wedding Guest Outfit

 We have a September family wedding and this is my outfit...

I decided to go with Metallic Colors and sparkles wearing this dress from BSB fashion. In this look I am trying to ad sparkle on sparkle with a sequenced belt and long oversized earrings with a metallic finish to go with the dress.

For makeup, I did not want to go overboard as the outfit is loud enough. Also keeping the shoes simple with black suede pumps. Trying always to wear comfy shoes to ensure I can enjoy the dance floor. The ankle braces are not really part of the outfit as I just never take them off :P

Silver and black tones to define the eyes and a more natural tone lipstick.

For my hair I straightened it with a straightening iron and used a few bobby pins to make a simple messy half-up due.

8.1 Box Hair Color - Palette

 Hi! if you read my 10 ways to Welcome September post then you know that Having my hair pampered and renewed was coming up soon.

My basic hair goals this time was to remove any yellow tones that developed over the summer time and cut away any split and damaged ends.

I decided to do this at home and used store bought boxed color. I chose Palette 8.1 Intensive Color Cream and used two boxes for my hair length. Note: if your hair is any longer then mine in the bellow photo then you will defiantly need a 3rd box.

 This was super easy to apply and I just followed the instructions as on the leaflet inside the box. After about 30 min I rinsed and dried to see the result and here it is...

After changing the color that i was super happy with! :) It is not a night to day difference, but it made my hair all more uniform from root to ends and did remove a lot of the yellow. I will probably use this color again!

I decided to do some snipping too. Obviously not on my own, but with the help of my hubby who knows what he is doing!

From the look on my son's face, you can tell he approves :)