Good readings. Preferably something educational. Superfoods by David Wolfe is a classic and lighter reading is provided by SELF magazine. Safe sunscreen for body and face. I love bare Minerals’ natural sunscreen in the form of mineral powder. I can easily touch up any time without greasy mess on my face. I looove hats, so […]
Author: Katariina
EASY LIKE FRIDAY MORNING
I love Friday mornings. I’m off, hubby usually works from home and I let the kitty cats to wake me up little later than normal. Since nobody went to the supermarket yesterday I made breakfast from leftovers; mac & cheese, stir-fried veggies, indian lentil sauce and pickled beets. What a mix. But it was good. […]
HOT SUMMER STREETS OF HARLEM
I was invited to go to the Harlem H&M Re-Opening VIP Party about a week ago and took my partner in crime with me. This is only our second time exploring Harlem this summer (our first trip here), but wow, we really love it. Quiet streets, old brownstones, friendly folks, big churches and just so […]
EMAIL FROM MY MOM-IN-LAW
Don’t break the elastic! In April, Maya Angelou was interviewed by Oprah on her 70+ birthday. Oprah asked her what she thought of growing older. And, there on television, she said it was ‘exciting…’ Regarding body changes, she said there were many, occurring every day…..like her breasts. They seem to be in a race to […]
INDIAN BANGLES
In parts of India, when a woman is married it is customary for her to receive and wear white shell and red-colored bangles. This is because white bangles are symbolic of new beginnings, and red is symbolic of energy. Other colors also have meaning: yellow signifies happiness, blue signifies tranquility, and green signifies happiness.