Ever since I was little, I loved to create homemade beauty concoctions. The best one to date was in 5th grade where I combined avocado, oatmeal, yogurt and vitamin E pills for a very sticky face mask...
This weekend was spent in and out of the house. We were either tourists in our own city or sitting around the house, cooking and reading books. We walked around Olvera Street, ate churros, bought Mex...
I’m so happy to be home this three-day weekend! We plan on having the best time at the baptism, cook, read, see a play at the Ahmanson Theatre and take long walks. By the way, have you ever tri...
My apartment is covered in tulle, or “toolie” as the Greek ladies say, from all the baptism DIYs. I must admit something. I’m a huge crafting mess. The baptism is this weekend, and ...
I have a new hobby that involves massive amounts of butter. Yes, I just bought a donut maker, and I absolutely love everything about it! I will admit that my two weaknesses are fried dough and gummy ...
This past weekend I took a trip to New Orleans to celebrate my boyfriend, Stefanos’ graduation from law school. Did you know that sometimes Greek ladies mix up the words ‘congratulations&...
Accidental matching has been a new trend in my life lately. Yesterday, I gathered all the colors and designs I wanted for my next collage when I realized that I couldn’t find my scissors. So in...
This week, I’ve been collecting some of my favorite collage materials that have been tucked away in old boxes and drawers. I took a trip to my local thrift store (one block away) to find some h...
I’ve been on the hunt for a creative and inexpensive way to make personal business cards. There are a ton of card templates out there that have a splash of color, but I wasn’t keen on int...
I recently found this DIY handmade journal that I put together several years ago to use for collaging. I admit that it’s been a few years since I made a collage. Whenever I peruse this blog, it...
It’s been a while since I’ve lived in my apartment for various reasons. What a great feeling to get things back in order! Whenever I know that I will stay put, I like buy some inexpensive...
Mother’s day is always a bit difficult for me. It’s the small things based around the holiday that make it hard. The advertisements, hearing the word “mom,” and all the fluff ...
This past weekend, I had the opportunity to attend the National Innovation Conference (NIC) and Forty under 40 with the Greek America Foundation. It was an incredible gathering of changemakers and dr...
I recently stumbled across prayer rope bracelets that had a new twist-they were fashionable. Traditionally, these bracelets are black, with 33 knots and a small bead or cross in the middle. They are ...
This past weekend, one of my best friends had a beautiful bridal shower. I was so touched when she told me that she wanted to give away Lucky Girl’s signature pink nail polish by Lex Cosmetics ...
During these difficult financial times in Greece, I am concerned about the effect it’s having on families and children. I often see articles on the bailout, the EU and politicians, but I want t...
I’ve been having all sorts of fun on Instagram lately. Here are a few pics, mainly from this past week spent at home. Are you on Instagram? You can follow me here.
I’m so excited to announce that I have my very first blog sponsor! A few weeks ago, I put up a post encouraging people to advertise their business or website on my blog, and their advertising f...
To go along with my DIY Orthodox baptism post, I did a little research on existing martirika, baptism witness pins. These are lapel pins that are given to guests after the baptism ceremony to show th...
I love a bouquet of simple flowers in a jar. For the most part, I wash and keep all my glass jars and find new ways to use them. I used a dill pickle jar for this bouquet since it was a bit wider. I ...
Alright folks, let’s put our DIY thinking caps on, okay? No, seriously. I did not have mine on a few months ago when I went to four Michael’s Craft Stores to buy materials for martirika (...
I cannot tell you how happy I am that today is Friday! I’m so excited to relax and make no plans. That hasn’t happened for a while, so I will savor in some new DIYs and just spend time in...
I often set my alarm an hour earlier than normal and pretend that I will wake up the next day to write in my journal, cook breakfast, sit in my sunny kitchen nook and read. Without fail, I will alway...
There is something magical about wearing a new piece of clothing for the first time. I find that after a few times of wear, the piece looses its charm. Does that happen to you? On a trip to New Orlea...
Sadly, we just lost another wonderful person-my father’s best friend, the person who bought me my first Bible, someone who once mentored me, a great listener and a firm believer. This loss made...
This weekend was very difficult. We mourned the loss of my friend’s younger brother. In his memory, I’d like share something that he wrote on his blog last year that touched me. “...
I recently received tragic news about someone who I didn’t know well but am good friends with the family. It was devastating and sad. Before I heard the news, I was having a day in the funk-cr...
Over the weekend, I took a trip to Washington D.C. We had a great time visiting with friends, going to a fancy Hellenic event and walking around the city. Some of the cherry blossoms were beginning t...
Let’s talk about Lent. As Orthodox Christians, we’re challenged to look at our own relationship and dependence on food while abstaining from meat and dairy during these 40 days. Being the...
My life is filled with braids! These bracelets will be sold to help the girl’s at the Theotokos Girls’ Orphanage fulfill their dreams in pursuing education. Bracelets and DIY kits will be...
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