I am always looking at patterns, color combinations, unique, daring and bold and if I see something I’d like to incorporate, whether in an outfit, room decor or just art, I photograph it or simply save it to my desktop if I see it online. See below what I mean:
Lately, I’ve sat around and waited it seems forever for people to arrive. Whether because I’m meeting them in a mall for coffee or lunch in a park . So, outside of checking emails and Facebook and every other non-interesting online distraction, I switched my phone camera to panoramic setting and clicked a few photos, playing I suppose. 🙂
There is always room in my life to remodel or change the decor somewhere in the house, keeping life exciting and a little unsettled. I like that 🙂 and although some find my approach a little threatening, I think it’s refreshing. With that said, the latest interior decor likes I’d like to consider for my open space loft: {photo sources click here}
Lots of things captured my attention when I saw the original recipe here. First the roast chicken, my favorite and second a new take on the traditional (starchy) mashed potatoes – also known as my weakness. Although I love the idea of spending some time working with a whole chicken, flavoring it up and by the way kudos to those of you who have the time to do it, I think I am going to stick to experimenting this recipe with organic chicken breasts from my local ‘nutty healthy’ grocery store or simply buying an already roasted chicken from their ‘nutty healthy’ bakery. Anyway, the mashed cauliflower is simple and easy to make and for sure an amazing alternative to the traditional mashed potatoes. While I work out my weekly menu – aiming to gluten-free myself – I have to say this meal will become a weekly must. 🙂 Truffled Cauliflower Mash (serves 4-6) 2 heads of cauliflower, cut into florets 1 onion, cut in half and sliced 2 cloves of garlic, peeled and cut in …
The New Year, when most people vow to diet and eat well and just after January and/or on the cusp of Valentine’s Day, the bad eating habits start up again. Well, actually during the Superbowl all the way through Easter (possibly for some here in the US). I don’t set such goals for myself at the beginning of the year. I simply make sure I remain on a healthy eating kick throughout the year, even through the holidays. My downfall is, I drink more wine and mixed drinks during the holidays, hence the quick extra pounds. Anyway, I’ve decided to go Gluten Free. I have been slowly doing it for over a year and now, am mentally and tummy ready to go all the way. I am fortunate to live in a city where many gluten-free restaurants and grocery products are popping up everywhere, so it makes for an easy transition. The challenge is I am going to document the progress and share recipes and feelings with my readers. Hoping to connect with everyone making …
2014 started out with me in a panicked mode, thinking very much about what I want to accomplish in the new year. Although the list is long and I am practically booked with many activities through June, I realize the most important accomplishment for me in the new year is to promote my first novel. There are lots to be done, marketing and advertising, connecting and networking. A book doesn’t become an overnight success by itself and I need to stay focused to make my dream come true. In the meantime, if you love e-books, then click Amazon, Barnes and Nobles, Kobo, iBookstore, Gardners UK, and many more and consider my favorite novel 🙂 Piazza Navona. If you aren’t e-book savvy, then send me an email at mlkilianauthor2013@gmail.com so I can let you know when the paperback version would be available.
Last year, accidentally, I ended up in Muir Woods on the first day of the year. This year, coincidentally I ended up in the same place and since this was my very second visit to the park, I took a much deeper look at how fascinating the natural forest really is, especially when the mid-afternoon sunlight creates an amazing 3D effect, intensifying the beauty: {photography property of https://rawsilkandsaffron.wordpress.com}
Be safe, be happy, be grateful, be thankful, be mindful, be carrying, be giving, be humble – no matter what the year brings – be proud of everything you are
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