New Years Resolutions? Naaah...

Yes, I know, it took me a while to wake up this year. What can I say, I'm a taurus, I start everything slower, but when I do, get out of my mf way ! :))

I don't have New Years Resolutions. Weir, ah. Why? Because I don't find them any different that normal resolutions. I have plans, a list of things I want to do, but not because it is new year, but because I want to do that shit.

In no particular order:
1. I want to dye my hair reddish. Not crazy red, but a natural tone. Something like this:

from here.

2. Made my bucket list and it is quite looong :S I will share it with you one of these days :)
3. Go to the gym to loose about 10 kg. The goal is not exactly to loose weight, cause I am not fat for my height, but to have firm muscles, which will add up with about 10 kg's less than I have now.
4. I read a saying one of these days : "sometimes you just have to be your own here and save yourself", so I need to kick off my lazy shoes and put on my hero shoes :)
...and so on.

Here are a few things worth to see and listen, hope you enjoy.

a. Loved watching Tom Ford's perfectionism in action:

Style Forum Special from Music Guy on Vimeo.

b. Emeli Sande - Heaven, just beautiful, very lyrical.

c. Nneka - Heartbeat, a powerful message.

d. Carpark North - Burn It, a bit of northern rock ;)

e. A beautiful Asian story made movie, The Promise (2005), watch it if you get the chance.

f. "The best love is the kind that awakens the soul; that makes us reach for more, that plants the fire in our hearts and brings peace to our minds. That’s what I hope to give you forever." from where do you think it is? Yepp, The Notebook from 2004.

g. I ADOOOORE this necklace. Unfortunately it is already sold, but maybe I can make something similar for myself ;)

h. I find this beautiful :

Handmade Portraits: Sophie Blackall from Etsy on Vimeo.

i. A pretty blog from a Moldavian girl living in Romania called Rock & Roses. Oh these "Russian" chicks have a sense of style like no other.

j. Last, but not least, here is a perfect instruction video on "How to Cook the Perfect Steakhouse Filet" from 20 Something Cupcakes. It is quite easy and very yummy!

k. oh, oh, and not to forget, you need to watch (if you get the chance) "A Woman of Substance" and "Hold the Dream". One great story (these are two mini series) about what a determined woman can do and that there is no "can't" just "won't".

Enjoy!

My Mamma Said...

... and still does thankfully:)

"You are beautiful no matter what you put on your self, so don't worry about it. Beautiful people are beautiful no matter how they are dresses up."

...because beauty, confidence and style shines from within, i might add, it doesn't come from the clothes you wear.

There is an old saying "clothes make the man", but those times are gone, so live in this century not one that ended years ago.

Gathering and Gathering...

Hey guys!

Sorry for the big fallout, I've been out of my inspiration corner for a long time and couldn't write anything. I didn't wanted to disappoint you with crappy writing or non interesting posts so I just didn't write. You can say I've had a writers block :))

ok, so let's get baaack to business!
Don't think that just because I haven't been writing, I didn't do anything! No, no, no.
I've been gathering, and gathering a lot. As in gathering, gathering, gathering, gathering, gathering, gathering, gathering... and gathering, gathering, gathering, gathering. You get my point :)

Here is a little something I've gathered just the other day.
Ever since I was younger I loved to gather (you see a pattern by now) recipes for medical remedies and home made beauty products. When I was younger from magazines then from the internet. And man, I hate the internet for being sooo large and full with information. You can never stop and say: "Good, now I know all there is to know about ....".

Here are a few blogs and recipes which I've found and tried, others are WIP.

One of my favorit blogs regarding the subject is http://vintagesavoirfaire.com/. I've started following Amanda's posts when she started her 1 year beauty detox and I've been hooked ever since. Loots of recipes and ideas to try here ;)

Here you will find a loads of links and ideas on how to make home made gifts for women, man and children.
On the same page, here is how to make solid perfume, which I will shortly try ;)

http://ecobites.com/ is again a great source of goodies.

Get some natural ingredient education here: http://www.naturalbeautyworkshop.com/. They also have an online shop if you want to buy some base products.

Get some more recipes here: http://www.soapnuts.com/lb.html . Body butter, hand cream, solid perfume, lotions, lip gloss... got your attention? :)

Lotion bar recipes here.

If you like aromatherapy, try this link : http://www.easy-aromatherapy-recipes.com/. Guarantied you will find something to make.

Coconut butter!!! Yumm! WIP ;)

An adorable project : Make a Homemade Snow Globe.

Got to save some for later as well, so see you later ;)

Tibetan Rites

Haha! It's funny how sometimes life links moments of life together..
For example, last time I wrote you about Tibetan Rites and then I had a doctors appointment as my back hurts sometimes (I do spend a loooot of time in front of the computer) to recommend me an exercise plan for back pains. What do you think? He talked to me about.... ???... Tibetan Rites, that's right. How is that for coincidence?!
So now, want it or not, I will try them :P
Autumn is here, so I am feeling a little lazy and comfy and melancholic.

Have a very nice Friday!

Someone stop me!!!

I cannot help it! I'm just adding blogs I NEED to read to my google reader on a daily basis! And then I complain that I don't have the time to read all of them :)
But I cannot help it! When you find blogs that are totally awesome and you just NEED to know what is going to be posted next on that particular blog, then there is no other option than to add it to the "to be followed" list :D (without later complains)

For example you can find out about stuff like Five Tibetan Rites
I read about it on this lovely blog : Iona Hearts.
Check it out! It has more of these interesting stuff in there ;)

So Tibetan Rites... have you heard about it before? I haven't. It looks like this:

Picture here

It is defined as "an exercise program for youthing"
The benefits are as follows: "looking much younger; sleeping soundly; waking up feeling refreshed and energetic; release from serious medical problems including difficulties with spines; relief from problems with joints; release from pain; better memory; arthritis relief; weight loss; improved vision; youthing instead of aging; greatly improved physical strength, endurance and vigor; improved emotional and mental health; enhanced sense of well being and harmony; and very high overall energy."
Looks promising to me and not hard to do, you just need to be constant in with the "ritual". Shall we try it? ;) although more info will be needed on the subject so wish me luck with the background search :P

Enjoy your life!