`tis the season, winter is here

 Yesterday evening first flakes of snow came upon our town. It wasn’t much, most of it disappeared in just minutes, but it was wonderful as ever to stand and just stare at the dark skies, watching it fall, so quietly, peacefully. I am no lover of cold but snow always makes me so calm and peaceful.



This morning, sun came up and it is so bright, shining like crazy, so I don`t really see any chance of snow again tonight. But you never know. There is always hope. Snow always brings a child in me, I remember last winter I spent 3 hours alone building a snowman in my back yard (which is interestingly a front yard in Croatia) and I can`t wait to do it again this year. Temperatures are low (around zero +/- this morning) and perfect for snow. As you can see warm scarves and gloves are out.

These are some shots from last year. Can’t wait. Although when I remember it gets till -18 degrees, I do have some second thoughts.

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Art report: New York + London // A Collection Of Double Exposures By Daniella Zalcman

Two of the most photographed cities in the world, New York and London, photographed through the eye of Daniella Zalcman, in double exposure. She is an established NY photographer who moved to London. Her architectural background gave her the idea for this new project. NY+L. Love it!

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DIY - newspaper and eiffel tower kitchen curtains

Some time ago my husband and I decided to refurbish our dogs bed, which is a lovely small sofa we initially bought for our home office, but then our dog decided he liked it more than his new dog-bed. So, we bought this fabric on eBay and thought it would be more firm, thicker and more suitable for dog bed. If nothing more durable.

But in the end, this turned out to be a perfect fabric for curtains, which were due for a makeover as well.

And this Saturday evening I felt inspired to do a little DIY for our kitchen windows.

I am very satisfied with the result.

What do you think?

I have some fabric left, and I think another DIY project is in order. Cushins maybe?

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9 Rules for a Simpler Day

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Know What’s Important

Visualize Your Perfect Day

Say No to Extra Commitments

Limit Tasks

Slow Down

Mindfully Single-task

Batch Smaller Tasks, Then Let go

Create Space Between

Sometimes we all get overwhelmed by our plans and chores, our jobs and relationsgips. Then it is time to stop, revise the situation and reboot. If you are looking for simple ways to simplify your day/life, read this inspiring article. Its simple. Zen.

Have a nice day :)

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... just love

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Daily Motivation

 

 

Thanky you Berry for everyday motivation.

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I got 99 problems but this moment ain’t one

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Such wonderful, wonderful words from Jess Lively.

Very inspiring and so true. We really have to be thankful for all our moments, with or without problems and train ourselves to recognize true "problems" in life. That way we can avoid spending our time, energy and focus on wrong things, false problems and be more focused on positive, truly important things in life.

These words are from her post about a book The Power of Now. You should check out her blog, she is an inspiring writer and enterprenuer.  Her work is already well know in the comunity and well respected as well. She also writes for TDL, I actually find her through her post there and followed links to her amazing blog.

 

Love,

Agyness

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Calm.com / meditation in your pocket

A Shower of Blessings

Few days ago I found a recommendation (somewhere online) for Calm.com app, and of course downloaded it right away. I have just had the opportunity this morning to try it out.

Although exercises or better said sessions are for more relaxed times and spaces than walking down the street to work, but I couldn`t resist.

While going to work this morning I was overwhelmed by a negative sensation of aggravation and anxiety so I turned the app on and just let go to the soothing voice of the lady doing the session and wonderful meditation music.

Even though it would be ideal to enjoy these sessions at home, listening this really helped me to become calm and to let go of that knot in my stomach.

These are some of the themes available in the app, each has its own theme song, made by Kip Mazuy (see the link at the beginning of this post).

You can choose to go through sessions on your own or to be guided. Also you can choose between different sessions by emotion, or to say it more correctly goal or focus.

Some sessions are free but most of them are paid.

One of first and free sessions is the one called "7 steps of Calm". You can discover the simple truth behind becoming calm throught 7 sessions of relaxation from 2 to 30 minutes - for whenever you need to calm and center yourself or if you just need a break from your busy day.

I have never thought that I would even consider using an app for something like this. To be totally honest I never thought I would meditate either. Ever!

But I am glad I have discovered this app, not because it made me a yogi, or a master of meditation but because it showed me that I could use meditation, relaxing this way and becoming more centered and aware of my being.

Also, it made me want to learn more about this subject. Now I have a will and wish to be introduced in real secrets and knowledge of meditation and becoming one with myself.

I have to admit, I have always been skeptic of meditation and yoga, I have tried it on occasion of two but never stuck to it because it was "to slow". Apparently my imbalance and inner chaos never allowed me to even start finding and discovering what I needed. Now I feel it is the time. Perfect time.

If you have suggestion, advice or just anything to share, please do.

I would be happy to listen and learn.

Have a nice day.

Love,

Agyness

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TDL: the daily love

TDL/The daily love is a website that spreads so much love, positive thinking and inspires people in words that cannot do it justice. So I need to share this. I`ve been reading slowly and enjoying every post word by word, being inspired by authors and community members with their comments.

The article that inspired me today was the one about how to find and communicate with a higher self. I can say I know nothing about the subject, and I was so amazed and inspired with readers comments below the post, just couldn`t stop reading. I even took a note of a book recommended in comments, looked it up in my library, and plan to pick it up when going home from work. The book is called The Artist's Way, by Julia Cameron.

Another great article from TDL, is one from Mastin Kipp about fears and how we need to overcome them, take charge and do what we want and dream of right now! The time is perfect. We all have fears, small or big, scary or just annoying, we all tend to get overwhelmed by them from time to time. They tend to slow us or totally

incapacitate people in pursuing their hopes and dreams. I am often bound by my fears of doing some changes in my life mainly regarding my work. I am so miserable doing what I am doing now and when finally an opportunity presents I tend to be all negative about why should they hire me, although I am qualified for the job, or I just start constructing irrational reasons why taking this job wouldn`t pay out in the end.

Recently I have decided that I am done with that kind of thinking and approaching to life. I got only one to live and I fully intend to live the rest of it much happier. I know I am only 30 now, but panta rei and you never know when your number is up. Such a gloomy thought but it is true. So, to make the best of it from now on I go by one true and simple premise -  YOLO!

Changing, or better to say – adjusting my mindset to positive thinking can be very challenging at times. I get caught up in “reality” thoughts and stumble at times, but in the end because I truly believe that positive approach can change my life for better I adjust this “reality” to be more positive and inspiring.

Another article regarding fears that sometimes paralyzes us in living our dreams and how to change that point of view for better and more fearless is this one written by Christine Hassler.

“What If It Was All Made Up?” is the main premise of her article and she explains the crucial difference between real (much needed in some situations) and fake fear and how to recognize them. Empowering and inspiring, the article is just the right one I needed to boost me today. Why? Because today I went for THE job interview, and although it went very very well I still catch myself throughout the day thinking all those “what-ifs?!”

She made a great point on that:

We scare ourselves with questions like: What if it doesn’t work out like I want, what if I fail, what if I lose, what if I get hurt, what if I can’t handle it, what if I get rejected? Do any of these “what if” questions sound familiar to you? If they do, you are spooking yourself unnecessarily. You have absolutely no proof that any of your “what if” questions are accurate because you are just making it all up!

Boosted by their positive ness and love they share I think I will share TDL wisdom more often here with you.

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Daily Motivation

Yes, I work out. I dance too.
I do it to relieve stress and because I love to dance, to work out.
I have always been engaged in some kind of a sport so naturally I need it to function well.
Above all I do it because I believe that it makes me healthier and happier. Complete.

So this "Daily Motivation" section will be a sum of daily motivation that motivated me to keep going, to do better. And all thaks to one and only - the Berry

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Inspiration of the day: Covering Lolita

Did you know that this famous book had 185 book and media covers from 37 countries and 56 years. That is amazing, if you ask me. I had browsed the gallery and was left in a serious dilemma - which one I like the most? It is a tough choice to pick just one. So I decided to show you several covers I liked the best, divided in two categories – the ones that I loved the most no matter how they depicted the theme and the ones that did a great job in suggesting what the book is about.

These are ones I think show perfectly what the book is about. 

And this is my personal favorite.

simple and to the point.

Be sure to browse them all and read this interesting article on the subject.

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