“Without unity, there is no peace, only bitterness and fury; no progress, only exhausting outrage; no nation, only a state of chaos,” Joe Biden declared after taking the Presidential oath on 20 January. “This is our historic moment of crisis and challenge. And unity is the path forward. And we must meet this moment as the United States of America.”
Curate your dream wardrobe with the parental pieces you will treasure forever.
Selected by Georgia Papadon.
If there’s one thing we learnt in 2020, it’s the power of positivity.
Here are my affirmations & suggestions for a better 2021…
An incredible recipe from by mum’s cookery book …!
Vasilopita is the highlight of the season’s festivities for me. The special dessert is named after St Basil, a very wealthy and generous man living in Cappadocia in the 4th century who, as the story goes, decided to distribute his fortune to those in need, by making small pies and hiding money or jewellry in each one of them.
On New Year’s Day in Greece and in many European countries, families cut the Vasilopita (New Year’s white cake) to bless the house and bring good luck for the new year.
This is usually done at the midnight of New Year’s Eve. A coin is hidden in the cake by slipping it into the dough after baking. At midnight the sign of the cross is etched with a knife across the cake. A piece of cake is sliced for each member of the family and any visitors present at the time, as well as for Saints or whomever else the household wants to honour, by order of age from eldest to youngest.
Whoever finds the coin is supposed to have good luck for the rest of the year .
Wishing every one of you a very Happy New Year for 2021.
If looking on the bright side feels harder than usual right now, you’re not alone. After a turbulent year, people are feeling tired, jaded, and in dire need of a spring in their step – and with no immediately obvious remedy in sight.
Taking a proactive approach to positive thinking is, however, important for our health.
Here are my recommendations to ensure that your year ahead in 2021 is exactly what you want it to be.
Red, the Colour of Celebration..!
When time is of the essence, nothing beats the convenience of a fast classy & fabulous shopping experience. Like always, our favorite retail pieces doesn’t disappoint as we found a selection of limited-edition gift sets, in the colours of Christmas .
It’s only ten days until Christmas and despite the fact that this is the most strange Christmas ever , I think that there is a hidden message inside the general fear and anxiety.
FAMILY , the most important thing in the world..! Christmas with our family , our sanctuary , our rock in any sense…!
So go ahead and start picking up presents for them…! Kids, parents , siblings and of course your only one..! Husband, life partner, boyfriend …!
They are all always there for you and they deserve the best..!
La Pausa, Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel’s fabled house in Roquebrune in the south of France, was probably the inspiration for one of the most spectacular , recent fashion shows we had the opportunity to enjoy.
Chanel’s creative director Virginie Viard was taken on a tour of the storied Chateaux of the Loire. At the time, she was more impressed by the splendors of Chambord than the more intimate charm of the fairytale Château de Chenonceau. Revisiting Chenonceau earlier this year, however, when the castle was planned as the setting for an in-person Métiers d’Art show Viard was struck by how closely the atmosphere of the place evoked La Pausa.
From Gucci and Burberry to Bottega Veneta , Saint Laurent and Valentino , explore all the interesting choices of this strange Black Friday here :
As Christmas time is almost here and despite everybody being a little subdued as a result of the worldwide covid 19 situation , it’s time to change our attitude toward s things for a while and be thankful for what we have , appreciative of our accomplishments, faithful to our values , open-handed to family and beloved ones and of course generous to both others and ourselves.
I ‘m really excited and blessed about a couple of new collaborations with a number of exceptional jewellery companies , which I find prestigious and very chic. The design is sleek and fits all my essentials in style. From 18 karat gold with diamonds and other gemstones – a natural progression of the bark marquetry technique she has used in the past to silver , wood and leather , all made with fantasy and outstanding taste , able to grab any eye.
These ingenious designers recognise their intrinsic beauty, a quality that goes far beyond monetary value.
Of course there is a variety of price with a huge flexibility for any budget.
It is my pleasure to share with you and I hope you will love them.