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bella joanna

∴ i had a portrait photography session with sweet joanna at the beginning of june which i enjoyed a lot. will be sharing more soon as i am still editing the photos. thanks for reading my blo

can i take your photo pls :: two

∴ hello friends. these days i have been doing a lot of photo editing. i love all the cute little faces i took photos of. they sparkle of joy. this summer will be doing a lot of event photogr

some athenian beads

∴ hello. in athens and quite busy with photographic work. yesterday got some time off and walked around for a bit. there is always so much to see and explore in this city. i walked down athi

in the garden

∴ dear friends, nefeli and giannis, got married last saturday in a beautiful ceremony. i wish them love and prosperity. will be sharing some photos of their wedding here, soon.

towels on trees

∴ ... and a bed somewhere on the mountains of lefkas. will be visiting athens next week. feel free to contact me if you are interested in hiring me. i am available for photographic work. hav

a bit of japan

∴ hello people! weekend was a busy and very pleasant one! i drove a lot, up and down the mountains, showing my visiting friend around. will be sharing some photos of this tour soon. ... pict

beautiful morning

∴ my plants at the office are getting taller and taller. sweet loquats picked by my dad, brought to the office to snack. and rays of light playing with the wall across my desk. ... still som

some smoothness

∴ hello people ! hope you had a good weekend. weather has been a bit funny lately. after some hot days, rain, wind and grey skies visited our corner. i stayed in and made some beeswax salve

wildflowers i love

∴ celebrating the passage out of winter. wondering, who is, after all, more powerful than nature? wishing you happy easter !

beautiful thing

∴ we did some maternity photography the other day with sweet friend, vaso. it was great to see our friend enjoying the procedure and, of course, her pregnancy. i'll be sharing more photos he

shop photoshooting

∴ i shot the photos for the personal shop i'm working on in our kitchen, with natural light coming from door and window. it lasted a whole afternoon. it was tiring but fun and ~ i hope ~ rew

dear sea and sun

∴ ...... come and cleanse us. wash the winter blueblacks away and sink us in bright whites. and bright reds. and bright yellows. and bright blues. photos taken in lefkas.

my little sad story of last week

kind of obsessed with kinfolk mag. such a lovely publication with beautiful photography and words. my bedtime inspiration. don't we all need some? my doorstop. i have a few doorstops but thi

my spring essentials

∴ . beeswax candle in ceramic vessel assembled by me. . new espadrilles. . bright colour scarf. . plants on top of my fridge. . pure beeswax salve { κηραλοιφή } made by me. . v and chichina,

animal loving

∴ if you asked me what i truly love to take photos of, my answer would be animals. and that would be without question. animals are my favourite photographic subject. to be more precise, anim

some wednesday news

a very tasty early hours mini panini with lettuce, tomato and toasted pleurotus. made by v. a delicious plus good looking chocolate i had in giannena. ∴ working on a new personal project; an

i love bougatsa

∴ the name of the post may be i love bougatsa but there was a lot more to that short trip to giannena than enjoying traditional bougatsa . there was long conversation with a good friend, sip

pottery lover

∴ julian stair beautiful studio in london. more photos on my portfolio . have a lovely weekend !

food etc

∴ food we made and enjoyed. my new found ceramic dishes. some food arrangements i made just for the fun of it.

my favourite place at home

∴ i think my favourite room at home is, without question, the kitchen. i can just spend the whole day there, cooking and eating. this happens mainly on weekdays as weekends are quite busy fo

on top

∴ some refreshing views i experienced the weekend. they opened my mind and rejuvenated my soul.

some work i enjoyed {a lot}

∴ this is the first official photoshooting i did with my new camera and lenses. i guess you can see the difference between photos above and my old camera ones in previous posts. we had a gre

domnista

∴ hello people ! sister above holding a finished project of mine. a photo album with photos of domnista . photography and book design by me. published by a group of people in love with their

mum, mary and me

∴ enjoying nature and the company of nice people. will be in athens for a week. drop me a line if you wish to hire me for photographic work. happy march !

good life

∴ some photos of our athens mini coffee and wine tour. taken at taf and harvest .

pizza night

∴ enjoying homemade pizza in my brand new used dishes. first photo of me kneading the dough is taken by v. will be teaching how to make beewax cream this sunday at apertus squat . if you wis

beautiful athens

∴ images of my weekend in athens. will be around for another week. feel free to contact if you are interested in my photographic work. have a good week !

friday

∴ more beautiful pottery i found, photographed with my brand new lens. international childhood cancer day , today. sending my love to all people fighting. wishing you a great weekend !

shooting backstage

∴ this week i have been shooting the making of a black and white short film in a very eye~intriguing place. still waiting for my new camera gear to arrive. can't wait !

flora and some fauna

∴ what a lovely walk we enjoyed the other day by the lake. we met two puppies {pictured above} who immediately became our walking companions. i had a serious flora photography moment and too

things i love

∴ i believe this is of my last photos with my old good camera gear. i'm moving on into something new that will allow me to be more creative, versatile and adaptive and will enable me to take

longing for spring

http://vimeo.com/50531037 ∴ i found this video today via milena at the treehouse and i literally fell in love with maia, this full of life 95 {i guess now 96} year old lady. simplicity, work

food on my table

∴ i made some vietnamese soup the other day. i had it with fresh parsley and green chillies. it was yummy. chichina was sitting at the other side of the table {for two} looking at me with hu

a day by the sea

∴ i've never had the chance to take photos of people's weddings. and i've always had the impression that this kind of photography could not really be my cup of tea given that weddings in gre

burn baby burn

∴ i love candles. especially if they are handmade. last sunday i attended a candle making seminar offered by agrocooperative semilla . so easy and so much fun to make candles. and it was gre

*****

∴ happy new year friends ! so far ~ first two days ~ it has been good. quiet and easy. long walks and conversations with friends, taking photos and eating good food. nature is also showing u

last 2012 post

∴ hello people. hope you are having a great holiday time. i need to admit that i'm not a christmas person. i love holidays just because i get the chance to spend time with my loved ones. peo

coffee break

∴ ... with friends and family. going to the capital. film photo taken at tailor made . see you soon.

sunday morning

... at home. we made some fresh smoothie and cooked our own version of croque monsieur. we had some savoury ones with cheddar and some sweet with honey and jam. it was a beautiful morning. h

bright and dark

∴ first photo a collection of found rocks and thriftwood on my wall. second one some warm lighting in a cosy cafe. hope you have a wonderful weekend !

ouvert

∴ some more photos of paris from years ago. that vespa is fun, don't you think?

entrée libre

∴ hello people. hope you are all well. i know i have neglected this space lately. things are a bit hectic these days and i'm speeding to catch some project deadlines. so no time for blogging

pillows and cars

∴ testing new fonts. i really like this one. and i like my bedside corner, too. curtain and linen made by mum. embroidered car pin made by me. cold and grey weather is here and i love it. al

winter collection :: one

∴ . jupe culotte, brand french connection, cotton, very warm, size M, used > 20 euros . top, ancora and lycra, very warm, size S/M, mildly used > 5 euros . jacket, padded cotton, made in ita

housekeeping

∴ taking care of my wooden utensils with beewax potion i made myself. it gives them a natural matte shining and it's completely safe to use. i just love wood.

coming soon

∴ hello friends. sister {modelling above} and myself have been working on a collection of used clothes i will be selling through my blog soon. i organised a similar event some months ago wit

new friend

∴ beautiful kitty found on the street two nights ago. no name given yet. we temporarily call him patlias cause he likes sleeping in our flower pots. vet issued his health certificate with th

hannele strikes again

∴ hello friends. hope you are having a good time out there. this morning i woke up at my new place {i'll be sharing some photos soon} and i felt that winter is just around the corner. it's t

in the rain and around the fire

∴ hello people. images from my trip to the mountains. friend maria joined me and we went hiking and mushroom hunting in the rain. i was lucky enough to have captured some beautiful images of

some good things

∴ hello ! these days i'm visiting my sister. whilst in athens i have some business meetings. one involves my participation in the meet market event taking place in athens once a month. i wou

hello tomorrow

∴ hello people ! it's been a busy week with moving and working. i drew the winner for the olive oil soap on wednesday but was so knackered that couldn't find the courage to write the lines.

hello tuesday

∴ above some attempts to take photos of soaps. you can win one of these by leaving a comment here . we draw the winner tomorrow. love.

in the garden we make

∴ making soap in wooden molds. beautiful pink roses. they smell so good. picked and used to perfume our lovely soaps. also, to soften the skin. the red ones just adorning a wild wilder wilde

soaps, soaps, soaps

∴ hello people ! hope you are having a great week ! i have been working on a project lately which involves lots of interesting partnerships with some enthusiastic people who love to make coo

in my office

∴ testing things like posing and light. i got a new place. with some kind of view and big balcony. so i've been busy moving in. photos of the new place to come soon. i'm tempted to do posts

marigon

∴ photos above taken last week. we had great fun filming a short promotional video with my sister. photography and styling by me. v filming. if you are interested in any photography and film

this is monday

∴ my desk this morning. playing with a photo in lightroom . i think i like my photos unprocessed. have a nice week !

random friday

∴ photos taken at maria's summer house. in and out. i crave for that chunky orange marmalade. have a nice weekend ! p.s. yesterday's post was titled by mistake random wednesday ...

random wednesday

∴ random photos i like. paco posing for my book perros madrileños . coming soon. flowers from our orchard. fresh fish in a salonica tavern. i want to dance cheek to cheek .

maria in da kitchen :: tabouleh

maria in the kitchen in her holiday house, somewhere in greece, cooking for us; her and myself. fresh vegetable and organic bulgur on hand to make tabbouleh or tabouleh or tabouli. tabouleh

coffee with mitsos

∴ and maria by the sea. i personally enjoyed a chilled chamomile drink. beautiful handcrafted wooden bench and coffee table by mitsos. my panda fabric tote resting. september bliss.

mmm....

∴ hello and happy september ! photos above from our weekend mini excursion on top of the mountains with a gorgeous lake view. we ate louloudia , we drank fresh spring water and took photos o

31.08.12

∴ full moon tonight. fashion photography of my kind. a sweet tune . photos i cherish taken this summer. have a nice weekend !

love me or leave me

∴ hello people! hope you are doing well. the week started with breakfast at the office and some work on a new website. the weekend i found inspiration on this collection and a beautiful prin

perros madrileños

∴ working on madrid photo guide project and a side one which i call {for the time} perros madrileños . madrid seems to be the perfect place for dogs and dog owners. there is all kind of dogs

21.08.12

∴ photo taken by v at pantavrexei . such a mystical place. something to listen to compiled by brian .

colours of august

∴ taking photos at the local festival in domnista for our photobook. walking around and foraging fresh fruit. looking forward for the next meeting in october. missing writing here. so, more

august view

∴ hello friends. it's been long long time away from my blog. i'm not back for good though. just popped for a quick post and to say hi. hope you are having a great summer time. see you soon.

girls love it used!

∴ hello people! i'm happy to introduce koniklos to you. koniklos is my little kids corner; my new web shop hosting a cute collection of second hand girl dresses. all clothes in my shop are u

some hazy summer afternoons...

∴ ... at the farm with nice people talking about projects, enjoying fresh fruit and homemade blackberry juice. birthday present {book ! } wrapped up the way i love. thank you evi ! introduci

madrid guide to come soon!

∴ hello people. it's been long time without writing here but being really busy living life with all its ups and downs. thank you for your comments and messages. i'm definitely going to share

ay madrid! :: one

∴ on the street, for ten days with my camera, the natural extension of my arm; my sole companion and true friend. i'll be sharing the best moments of my days in madrid for the next days. whi

farewell june. hello july!

∴ hello people. last week was a busy, hot and loving one. this week, i'm going away for july, travelling to new places, meeting new and old friends. i'll back with my usual kind of photostor

dear darkness...

http://vimeo.com/8077496 ∴ ... i've been your friend for many years but now it's your time to look after us cause we kept you clothed, we kept in business when everyone else was having good

summer night

∴ greek summer moments in black and white. two nights ago at mary's mum place. a hot, sweet, no frills evening. i want to go back soon.

dots and stripes

∴ this is my last fashion post for the summer. thanks for looking ! . vintage dotted scarf. bought in london. 6 euros. . brown cotton pants with elastic waistband. made in india. extremely s

all belted

∴ more clothing. but, promise, i'm near the end of my summer sell out. . 100% cotton top. never worn. size S/M. 12 euros . {SOLD} . 100% linen shorts by uniqlo. size M. 14 euros . {SOLD} . c

all about the dress :: two

∴ more dresses. my last ones! . dress from zara. never worn, just love to hang on the wall and look at it. size M. 18 euros . {SOLD} . vintage light denim dress. size M. 18 euros . {SOLD} ju

all about the dress :: one

∴ sometimes it's all about the dress. and of course, the girl.. selling my favourite dresses, which have mostly adorned my closet {and sometimes my wall}. they have never been worn {at least

all white {and some colour}

∴ here is some clothing. sister is modelling; the best model ever. thank you! . square vintage scarf. bought in london. 6 euros . {SOLD} . 100% organic cotton long skirt by earth collection.

sister & domna

∴ some fashion to come soon. sister is visiting hometown and is helping with modelling. domna, too. last week and weekend were some very interesting ones. hope we all have a great new week.

hold your horses

∴ i took some photos of a family of horse pedlars the other day. they were gypsies travelling the world, selling horses and offering their horseshoeing services. they were so eager to pose f

cookies, blinds and fashion

∴ hello people! finally, i have blinds at my office. there were the cheapest blinds on earth! at the beginning, i wasn't really sure about the colour but every day i like them more and more.

some fashion :: three

∴ hello again. thanks for looking and contacting me about my clothing. hope you haven't got too bored of my fashion posts, cause there will be a few more. in this one; . 100% cotton top/tuni

some fashion :: two

∴ more fashion. that means more items for me to sell and for you to choose if you fancy any. . stripy knitted top by ted baker. front knitted, back silk. size S/M. like new. bought in london

athens time :: three

∴ it's been nice these days in athens, meeting people, walking around, seeing new places and revisiting old ones but i feel it's time for me to go. i missed green and blue. an article about

to eat together

http://vimeo.com/43611249#at=0 ∴ kinfolk dinner at terrain , philadelphia. more kinfolk videos here .

athens time :: two

∴ have you seen a dish more red than the one above? personally, i haven't. that was martha's plate chicken tikka masala at barba george's restaurant yesterday. despite its appearance, it was

athens time :: one

∴ celebrating my sister's graduation at yiantes . we had a lot of fun with my mum and dad amongst political conversation {and some argument} and laughing. i took these photos setting my came

some fashion :: one

∴ hello people. my late spring cleaning has revealed a lot of loved but really long-without-been-worn items. so, i've decided to sell them. maybe there is something here for you. all items a

hello june!

∴ mountain urchins {chestnuts}. view from the kitchen window. old bed as garden gate. music found on brian's blog . and some inspiration . have a nice month.

baby blue eyes

∴ back in town after one week of mountain bliss. i'm going to miss some gorgeous views but i can't wait to start putting together the photobook about domnista . some variations of baby blue.

stay warm and carry on

∴ staying in this morning as weather has been pretty bad. i took some photos of the mountains around. lots of gray clouds, very dense and menacing. yesterday, i collected some tree leaves wh

in the woods

∴ photos above were both taken today, at the same place. first pictures mushroom morchella . very peculiar shape and texture, at the beginning we were not sure if it was edible. at the end a

blue and green

∴ i'm posting some photos i really love and took today. i'm currently enjoying a big and tasty bite of my idea of how i want my life to be; and that is walking all day on the mountains, rain

konnichiwa

∴ hello people. looking at these photos i can see some sort of japanese influence but hey, i'm in greece trying to take spring photos of beautiful domnista . weather has been rainy and i mos

sweet kitchen story

∴ in the kitchen, with mama making strawberry jam and strawberry sauce for ice cream. also, raw almond butter following this recipe . this butter has a very similar to tahini texture. really

the bees i trust

∴ i had the most bizarre encounters and questions this morning. oh life is full of surprises {good and bad}. just received some beautiful tealights made of pure greek beewax. they smell and

stripes and the hair

∴ "What inspires you...  authenticity. those who are brave and loyal to their deepest sense of truth, living by it in quiet, sincere, solid autonomy... not wasting their own or other's time

wood splendor

∴ a woodcrafter's workshop i visited this morning. it's become extremely hard to find this kind of places theses days when almost nothing is made in greece and everything is mass produced. t

around athens

∴ hello. i'm in athens for the days visiting some arts and crafts people for the new website i'm working on. i've also had some of my photos printed by a lovely lady i'm excited to do busine

not so random wednesday

∴ hello people. how are you? how is everything going in your life? i try to fill mine with good stuff and people. it's not an easy task i must tell you but i'm sure you all know this already

a vote for you

∴ hello people. voting time for our parliament elections is approaching and there is a lot of thinking about things, people and situations. i had a personal epiphany about voting moment the

the king and the queen

∴ hello there. may is here and so is warm weather. the sky is blue, nature at its greenest and people around me happy. a photo from a project i've been working on lately and i enjoy heaps. i

clouds in da sky

∴ view of my office in the evening while working. need a break so i'm off to the cinema. have a nice weekend.

love is in the air

∴ hello! i was taking some photos today for a new project i prepare when i witnessed the bizarre intercourse pictured above. time frozen, no movement at all, those creatures, one on top of t

hannele and me

∴ hello guys. weather is getting warmer and i feel like travelling. above, as promised , some peeks into hannele's theatre programme. all the inside photos are taken by me. the gorgeous cove

hannele

∴ hello people. hope you are all great. i need to admit i feel a bit detached to this blog at the moment. i guess it's because i'm pretty busy working on some new stuff. my days involve a lo

dress

∴ just popped in to say hi and share a corner of my bedroom. see you.

indoors & outdoors

∴ i'm happy to invite you to the photography exhibition i created and curated for tripokaridos bar . this is a collection of photos i took whilst outdoors, during my travels but also indoors

psatha

∴ i can't remember if i ever wrote about psatha the cute kitty who stayed with me a couple of years ago when my friend and her boss went on holiday. psatha was a real charmer, a sweet compan

reflections

∴ hello people. i'm sick in bed with sore throat after a very refreshing walk down town athens yesterday. can't complain as i had the best company; my friend maria. i know i've been absent f

vita e sweet

∴ i'm very shy when it comes to shoot portraits. i'm not the person who will talk people into having their portrait taken {i'm actually the person who can't talk anyone into anything, i find

i dream better when i dream with you

∴ don't you just feel lucky to have been born in a place where nature has generously offered its best bits; sun, water and fertile earth? don't you just admire those who, not as lucky, fight

i dream of wild fields

∴ hello people. hope you had a nice weekend. i had a wonderful one with good friends. we enjoyed nature, we cycled by the sea and through green fields. we picked fuschia blossomed branches a

sofa, truffles

∴ ALEX, TALKING ABOUT THE BOXES THAT PEOPLE WANT TO PUT YOU IN... FUCK THAT IT JUST MAKES THE STEREOTYPES EASIER THE DUMB ONION THEORY, REALLY PISSES ME OFF AS WELL. JUST ANOTHER STEREOTYPE.

room, light

∴ another photo of my overexposed film. today is world poetry day and there is a lot of happenings around. latest inspiration; water and wool frances may rennes have a wonderful spring!

bee, olive

∴ i made beewax and olive oil potion today. i followed a recipe i found online and it came out pretty well. it's rich and smells pure and natural. this potion is my favourite everyday cream~

i'm hungry

∴ some food i had recently. a note i found in a forgotten box, written by my mum to me in 1996. in greek. Αγγελικούλα, Σου στέλνω 20.000 δρχ να δώσεις προκαταβολή για το γραφείο και 5.000 δρ

film, sea

∴ i am writing to wish you a lovely weekend. photo taken by the sea. i overexposed the film and all photos turned out as the one above. i kind of like it this way, though. see you soon.

last day

∴ tomorrow is last day at taf for blog diaries . i'll be there in the evening to take my pictures down. and i'll be happy to offer them to you, guys, who keep me company here. so if you drop

at the museum

∴ it's still cold here but somehow i like it. i'll always enjoy some chilly breeze in the morning. spring is round the corner, though. browsing my archives of last year i rediscovered this y

colour me dark

∴ isn't it amazing what you can do with a camera in the dark whilst best friends are driving back home after a day by the sea, cycling, enjoying ouzo and some wonderful company of lovely, tr

my minotaur

∴ there is a lot of hidden energy, power and storytelling in a dead animal skull . don't you think? almost all traces of once~upon~a~time life existence exercise some powerful wizardry on me

homework :: four

∴ manual focus, white balance {my soft spot}, texture. i've been reading a lot lately about bach flower remedies . well, i feel a bit down these days, a bit restless and anxious plus can't f

homework :: two

∴ more homework for me; depth of field, angle and composition. you can't see it but that was a very tasty sour cherry syrup sweet. and i need to confess; i had both portions seen in the phot

homework :: one

∴ hello people. how was your weekend? mine was pretty good. i attended a very interesting photography course. i learned a lot about photography and i experimented with white balance. sample

around the table

∴ we shared pizza last night with some lovely people. it was delicious. thank you m & g for welcoming us so warmly. my blog is going through a design and development update. hope you like th

hope

http://vimeo.com/35676569 ∴ a beautiful video {via smith journal }. learn more about this project here .

leap 2012

∴ still corners and my drunken haze this saturday in six dogs . sister, good luck. you and your very special earrings rock!

on my coffee table

∴ hello. past weekend was a great one. sister and friend visited. i took lots of photos whilst cycling by the lake. i made some herbal tea and packed some orders. i also enjoyed great food.

cosy cosy

∴ hello guys. last night i made some organic porridge with homemade blueberry jam. yummy. i love staying at home these days. cooking, film watching, feeling cosy. i'm also browsing some fash

moving closer

∴ spring is almost here. and there. and everywhere. we did a mini photoshooting of my jewellery this morning with lovely v. we had a good laugh but we managed to do some work, too. that was

random thursday

∴ hello people. this morning i prepared some orders and took some photos of my jewellery which i will be sharing with you very soon. i'm also getting ready for a very interesting photoshooti

the captain of my heart

∴ hello guys. i feel so connected to my hometown and the area around. i mean, this is the place where i always turn to when i need to empty my head and charge my batteries. this is the place

looking for the spring

∴ 3191 quartely, issue no. 6 . i love every single page in this book. love all outfits here . beautiful shop with tones of inspiration. wishing you all a lovely week !

cookie monster

∴ i want my cookie and i want it all ! that smell of freshly baked biscuits made with real butter.. salonica i miss you. so, friends, i just launched my online shop where i offer a small col

the route

∴ to do what one loves the most {or at least a lot} is kind of luxury nowadays and i truly consider myself lucky to be able to do this . and by this i mean taking photos and sharing in this

at desk at night

∴ i love to create. i love to destroy. i love to build. i love to take down. i love starting from scratch. i hate starting from scratch. i love to carry on. i hate to carry on. i love being

aufrais postcards

∴ hello guys. i had some of my photos printed in postcard size and paper here in salonica. i'm very happy with the quality of printing and how the colours came out. i will be offering these

i see you in my mug

∴ hello friends. still in salonica and still having a great time despite all the mess around. i think my sole way to combat the sadness and the depre{rece}ssion is to hang around with people

some cold relaxing days

∴ hostile weather conditions favour a lot of café and restaurant hopping and less photoshooting. i'm so enjoying my time here in salonica. maybe because i'm with people i love and always hav

soft inside

∴ freshly baked bread and pastries at blé . and some high waisted trousers made in cyprus and italy to come. salonica rocks !

red stripes

∴ jenny hueston photography. some beautiful pictures on indoors . lucky peach by walter greens. so much inspiration on intelligent clashing . photo above taken on my way to salonica. have a

the sign

∴ hello. anonymous hacked the greek minister of justice website. and this is some news. i've never been to a hamam but i would certainly love one now. my dear v i know i gave you some false

two baskets, some nuts and a dog

∴ hello people. i've been working non~stop the last days. i've consumed kilos of chocolate, digestive cookies and litres of green tea. i try not to forget to stand up and have a walk around

out of the box

∴ hello friends. i can finally share with you my little but very sweet secret i've been keeping in my box for some time now. 9 greek bloggers and myself have been called by taf to present pa

two nightingales and me

∴ hello people. i love this photo above not because of its artistic ~let's say~ value ~if there is any~ but because of the person it pictures and what she gives me. thank you m+g for the won

the bull and me

∴ b. what are you looking at stranger? m. i'm looking at you cause i've never seen a bull in the snow. can i take a photo of you? b. well, ok. but i'm not going to pose forever so get on wit

when time stands still

∴ on our way up to the mountains today we came across these two shepherds sitting by the side of the road. i asked if i could take a picture of them and they both concurred. however, they wa

some rainy days

∴ hello people. hope you are all well. weather here has been very gloomy and rainy. i quite enjoy it, though. i am now connected to the internet at the studio which makes my life a lot easie

hello...

∴ ... hope your weekend has been great. sunday afternoon spent by the lake having coffee with sister and girfriends; marina, vasoula and our new friend natassa, vasoula's cousin. what an ama

vuelvo al sur

∴ back to hometown for a week or more. a lot of work to be done. i'm also preparing for a very interesting project which i will be able to tell more about next week. some photos above of the

to look where you like

∴ r emember to look up at the stars and not down at your feet . stephen hawking. i like looking at the stars but i also like looking at my feet. to be more precise, i like looking where i st

one day...

∴ hello. i'm trying to change my sleeping pattern these days. as a result i'm suffering from tiredness and terrible headaches. also, bad temper. i took a taxi the other day and the taxi driv

don't touch the roses

∴ morning friends. i was deeping into my photo files for an upcoming project et voilà , this picture popped out. it's taken last march when tieu was here, one day while walking downtown athe

snowhite :: three

∴ more photos of my walkabouts in white. no saturday night drinks for me, palls. working on a new project these days which i'll be telling you more about soon. also, planning to head north i

at home : in bed

∴ hello friends. some photos taken at home this afternoon. i am the person who likes to work in bed. i actually feel more creative whilst in bed. i guess because it's a cosy and relaxed plac

the magic i need

∴ hello people. tonight has been of those nights i couldn't wait to get back home to write. write about this dreamy dance theatre performance with the wonderful music. i mean, i did the phot

snowhite :: two

∴ i enjoyed so much taking these photos the other night. i'm now writing these lines listening to the sound of raindrops on the balcony and surrounding rooftops. i'm trying to accept and app

snowhite :: inside

∴ some photos taken inside whilst on the mountains. homemade jam, freshly baked bread, cat and woodwork. life as it should be; simple and true. love.

snowhite :: one

∴ hello people. more photos in white. i really enjoyed my 3day photoshooting on the mountains. i had fun shooting the cutest models and my reward was the brightest smiles ever. i can now say

white is time

∴ hello pals. white are my nights and days. i've travelled up on the high mountains for a very interesting photo project. my blogging appetite is back {thank god} and i'm dying to share some

quiet new year days

∴ hello people. new year is here and so do i. it's been long time since i last had this but i don't feel like blogging these days. i'm actually enjoying some calm days at my studio in hometo

30.12.11

∴ some black n white photos taken the other day during my mini excursion with maria. looking forward to more time with friends, more photos, more adventures, more beautiful scenery, more int

golden girls

∴ merry christmas people. there is no better way to share some cold afternoons and nights than with best friends, cups of coffee, bottles of wine and a good laugh. hope you are all good. fro

through the wire

∴ hola amigos! photos from our road trip to hometown. packed some striped socks, hairband and some beautiful jewellery designed by the very sweet joanna cave . domna was sitting on my lap du

117 teaser

hello people. there was some commitment and courage in those guys who got undressed in the cold for our photoshooting last november. can't wait to watch them perform this january in altera p

croque madame :: one

∴ salut mes enfants. paris is one of my favourite cities in europe. france, one of my favourite countries. i think i would really love to spend some time there, preferably in the south of fr

le temps passe, l'amitié reste

∴ hello pals. what would we do without our friends? what would we really do without the people counted on the fingers of one hand who truly love us? those who are always there for us? who ac

the circus in the park

∴ morning people. many thanks to those who came to support the doctors of the world and have coffee with us yesterday. this time, the internet did its job fabulously and brought us together

tomorrow is the day

∴ hello people. i am getting ready for our event tomorrow. just received our sponsors' kind donations and i wanted to share some photos with you. i also wanted to salute all the nice people

pasta flora & aufrais :: γιατροί του κόσμου

∴ φίλοι γειά σας! στα ελληνικά αυτό το πόστ για αλλαγή και κυρίως για χάρη των γιατρών του κόσμου και της προσφοράς τους. η αγαπημένη pasta flora και εγώ σας περιμένουμε αυτή την κυριακή, 18

some love oh love

∴ morning people. these days some nice and interesting people cross my path. people who send me the most sweet messages. along with their kind words they also send me music i love. thank you

tom the model

∴ do you ever feel that your life goes around circles and you find yourself at the same point again and again? that it is full of pictures either overexposed and burned or underexposed, dark

aufrais people

∴ hello. i'm going to have a new baby, soon. a vintage yashica which i plan to spend lots of time with. my dear alexis , although busy with his music making, was kind enough to make all the

life the simple like

∴ hello friends. through the years i've come to appreciate simple life. which seems the hardest thing to have these days. when everything looks and is so complicated. photos of a picnic with

our dogs :: ?

∴ hello people. have i told you about our vet? well, he is the most handsome, sensitive and nicest amongst all male vets i've known. he speaks softly and sweet to all animals. people include

our dogs :: sausage

∴ hello. this is our farm dog sausage . she has the most beautiful dog eyes. she likes striking poses and she is my sister's favourite. a bit of selectism . and charlotte taylor prints . and

domna

∴ hello. i'm happy to introduce you the new member of our family; domna. domna is our female puppy who, for the time, loves to sleep. domna in greek means lady and females who bear this name

going orange

∴ hello people. thanks so much for your response to my post yesterday. i have already contacted some greek charities that do brilliant work with homeless people plus sister, a very dear frie

home{less}

∴ once i had my own flat. it was bright and spacious. and cosy. every morning i would wake up, roll the blinds up, turn the radio on and enjoy my tea in the balcony. i would follow the same

hovering

∴ hello friends. i am a hovering lady these days. like this one . also, like the one i shot last saturday in the mcf underground garage. roula pateraki mingles kiki dimoula's poetry with her

walkabouts :: peiraios str

∴ hello people. do you have any special places you like to walk around where you live? i have some. one is peiraios street . i walked this busy road from the top of it in omonoia square down

humans & gods

∴ smacznego ~ bon appétit . a project by georgios makkas . portraits by yann faucher . tim andrews ' is my favourite one. succoallapera film shots . summer 2011 by snhpfr . music for my drea

unlocking

∴ can't stop listening to this . little spoons . dream place and dream shop . issac vasques small rug . hope you are all coping well in this wild wild world. i see this blog having more and

obsessions :: sun~light

∴ a wonderful lady sang this song the other night and i got mesmerised. when i was little i used to have glasses like these . a blog i can look at for hours. impulse centre for music . enjoy

dreams

∴ "In the main gallery at Calarts. 20+ people lying down with domes, projecting sounds, suspended above their heads. The sounds made everyone sleep and dream collectively together. I think c

coffee

∴ hello! i'm not a tv person but these days i avoid watching any tele at all. i can't take more sad and depressing news. what do you think about fashion and its events? i'm not a fashion soc

autumn colours

∴ hey people! some photos from my yesterday walk back home. this afternoon is going to be quite interesting as i'm meeting this lovely lady for coffee and to visit two events. wishing you an

to photoshop life

∴ hello people! lately can't stop thinking, writing and taking photos. today has been a big day for me; 16 years of my academic and professional life have been archived and put on shelf, in

shooting in cold :: two

∴ there is so much to write about these days. but, for the time, some more photos from yesterday's photography. things look so gloomy and dull here at the moment. but i feel like not going a

shooting in cold :: one

∴ hello people! it was an absolute pleasure to photoshoot today some brilliant young and talented artists for a theatre play poster. even though weather conditions were rough, we had a lot o

12.11.11

∴ bonsoir mesdames et messieurs! i am back to athens and so happy. the reappearance of ghosts from my turbulent past turned my weird dreams into reality. and even though it sounds nice when

11.11.11

∴ hooray people! we have a new goverment. with, i must say, a very peculiar composition. let's see what the future holds for us now that we look fresh {hmmm}! i now know more about life in b

greetings from windows!

∴ hello people! i 've been away {and still am as i'm writing these lines in a pc - been so long} from my sweet laptop, precious hard drive and all my beloved cameras for the last 10 days. an

obsessions ∴ abandoned things :: one

∴ there is an inexplicable, almost whimsical connection between myself and abandoned things - sometimes abandoned people, too. occasionally, i feel like my role on earth is to salvage the un

him

∴ our dog bebis had gone missing for one day. my dad was looking for him everywhere. my mum was crying at home as if she knew. he was found dead, hit by a car. he was just a happy and loving

wild is our love

∴ morning people! above photo-souvenirs of my yesterday. we had a long walk with friends in the centre, visited acropolis, had lemonade here , sushi here and attended a fashion show. it was

a dog's tale

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1ng3LN6-R0&feature=related ∴ i came back home early morning and sister was waiting to share the story of a dog that was so clever and loving that just couldn'

obsessions ∴ hands :: one

∴ hello people! i think we all have obsessions, big or small. i actually have a lot which i protect, cherish and nourish; like beautiful mature hands, natural grey hair on people who look an

in the garden

∴ more photos taken in belle epoque . i'm pondering over the purchase of a chemex device. i would like to know more about coffee making and different ways of brewing. so, someday soon i'm vi

lights shirts teas photos

∴ hello. looking forward to viewing some interesting projects and meeting new people in the athens biennale . photos above taken yesterday during the vintage bazaar in belle epoque . my dear

the room

∴ some photos taken in the room i used to share with my sister in my parents' place years ago. mum is redecorating it so next time i visit it will look different. the dulux colour charts how

short breaking

∴ hello. some photos taken yesterday in lefkas. beach scavenging with mum for wood to light the fire. also, for anything that struck our fancy such as sponges and candle holders. cycling to

run office!

∴ konichiwa people! lately i feel like running. just like tom hanks in forrest gump. but, as my physical condition is not at its best, running after 10 min turns into jogging, walking and th

walking on the other side

∴ wandering around in hometown, shooting film. looking up, looking down. walking in the rain, having coffee out when everybody is rushing in. there is a lot of moaning around these days; eve

lacrime di giulietta

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_profilepage&v=MAY1UoQYMHk ∴ hello there! some photos from a couple of nights ago. we redecorated my sister's room. all fresh. us, too. last one, o

hello october!

∴ hello pals! i saw this car parked somewhere in the centre of athens the other day and couldn't but just snap a photo of it. this is my dream car; i so love the colour of it. photos of the

paris days ∴ two

∴ a bit of inspiration today; photos above inspired by the work of iris touliatou and my remap promenade. some mens fashion for those who don't run away from women who speak their mind {even

paris days ∴ one

∴ hello. just watched vatel and read the film reviews . i always admire people who fight for what they love and care; also, condemn stupidity in their own personal way. people who value free

farewell my sea

∴ things seem to get crazy here. country is on the verge of complete misery. speaking for myself, i always believed that greece could have been one of the best places to live and play. there

some view

∴ the good thing when you are always on the move is meeting nice people. also, seeing new places. however, the days of my eternal holidaying are coming to an end. how can i say goodbye to th

i ❥ you

∴ hello. more summer photos if you don't mind. there was some extreme sports and ballet dancing taking place on the beach. the young guys diving were just too brave. it was a lot of fun taki

il paradiso

∴ hello people. normally, i am a person who likes to look ahead but lately i feel bittersweet nostalgic. i miss hell of a lot of things; one is those mornings i used to wake up feeling posit

some quiet days

∴ hello people. this week has been lonely by choice. do you ever feel that spending time alone can be healing for your body and soul? i feel this quite often in my adult times. i need to cle

riding around

∴ "... fueled by increased awareness of the environment and an ensuing interest in protecting, not invading, local culture, the trend to reconstructing more traditional buildings has gathere

19/08

∴ i'm taking a break from summer photography and having seen this post i decided to give it a try and make my own cold brewed coffee. i used decaf filter coffee as i can't take caffeine {whi

summer all :: part one

∴ hello! above you see a mix of photographs i took this summer. these days i'm working on my new blog and a brand new project. i'm trying to organise myself and put my ideas into practice. i

14/08

∴ hello friends. hope you all enjoyed full moon last night. my view whilst writing these lines, is the full red moon and its reflection in the sea. for tonight, dinner is home made pizza. en

to do in summer

∴ a peaceful walk. the nature all around. some naughty fruit picking. a beautiful sunset behind the mountains. our laughter, our thoughts, our findings to share. happy full moon viewing tomo

deep blue something

∴ some horrible news coming from london. i wish things calm down quickly and people find peace. in the meantime, i try to figure out what my next life step will be. but i always seem to ling

on the way to ithaca

∴ our boat trip to ithaca was full of light, colours and smells. ulysses was there, amongst us, eager to share his most cherished secrets. we opened our hearts and followed his path. to be c

midsummer daydream

∴ north meets south in a blissful holiday on ulysses island; beautiful scenery, feast for our eyes. summer music, delight for our ears. unique moments, food for our souls. good times to be c

medea backstage

∴ to athens for a day after my long drama weekend. sometimes life takes me by surprise; atonement came through all night dancing with new friends and the perfect dancing partner. and this is

atonement started

∴ driving along the sea listening to bossa nova; glimpses of past love nests. sounds of bittersweet romances. knocking on love's door but silence behind; someone is away or just too hesitant

random day in july

http://vimeo.com/24575055 ∴ hello people! it's a bit too hot for my likes there days but can't complain. some exciting news; kinfolk magazine is out. printed and online version. both perfect

people through my lomo

http://vimeo.com/15076572 ∴ back to town from a weekend by the sea; a nice chat with good old friend. some interesting business ideas. some driving by the sea. some bike riding by the sea i

at the beach :: black n white

∴ more photos taken at the beach. the beach is the place where everyone is equal. it feels that we are all the same cause we share and enjoy a common good; the sea, thus nature. nature bring

at the beach :: pastel

∴ more photos from our weekend in lefkas. i am starting a new blog soon. for the time being, i am working on our family business website . we have had a soft launch of it but it still needs

at the beach :: colour

∴ hello people! i am writing here sooner than i expected. well, my weekend by the sea with my girl friends has been a huge success. we had a good laugh and tones of adventure. photos are tak

home revisited

∴ hello! currently, i am thinking of starting a new blog. meeting some new people. learning to ride a motorbike. starting to drive again. wishing for more travelling with friends. trying to

last city lights

∴ writing this blog makes me so happy. this is my very own space and it feels good to share it with you. suggestions and comments are always welcome, just bear in mind that style is a very p

resume of a week

∴ it's been long time without writing here and i 've kinda missed it. i also got some requests from friends to write soon, so here i am. last week has been hectic and tiring with moving out.

think you can wait

∴ maybe the best cupcakes i have ever tasted. made by sonia for nine lives bazaar . greek decaf coffee; not bad at all. i 've been quite busy these days with work, joe's moving out, my movin

summer is here

∴ hello! summer is here and so am i. what i wish for this summer is; to meet new and nice people, to let my hair down after a very long period of stress and confusion, to be able to offer an

a bit of red, a bit of blue

∴ weather has been really crap lately. to brighten up my gloominess, i went through photos from last summer. here are some taken on the ferry back to athens, end of august. hope your weekend

come rain

∴ today i wished for some cold weather, rain and darkness. some b&w photos from may 2010 and 2011. keep listening to this . hope you all get what you wish for {at least for today}.

i like green

∴ hello people! it's been quite a while without writing here and i 've missed it. this is a sort of psychotherapy for me and not writing feels like skipping my therapy sessions. however, i a

motorcycle diaries

http://vimeo.com/20789680 ∴ ... today's youth not only they do not feel they have the physical ability to do the industrial, whatever it may be, but they don't have the aptitude or even the

let them eat art

∴ hello people! these days have been quite hectic but rewarding. joe and myself have been working long hours to complete our projects as joe is moving to chile in about a month. so, no time

africa {and greece} united

∴ hello friends! my weekend was colourful, very cultural and extremely artistic. also, full of music from around the world. so, i had; a nice meetup with lovely fellow blogger iro visiting a

from scratch

∴ pimm's for you, pimm's for me, pimm's for my friends. first summer cocktail in my balcony with cigarette, phone chat with friend and lots of gerania around. one of our best friends is ours

a bit of magic

∴ i am not a football fan but it was great to hear that local football club joined the super league. i couldn't but just think how happy my brother would have been with this news. last night

me, my mess and i

∴ hello! back to athens where lots of things are happening at the moment. there is this festival this weekend and next is the one i have been waiting for quite some time now. in the meanwhil

rain or shine

∴ coffee, cigarettes and chit chat with an old friend. martini, cigarettes and chit chat with a new friend. weather has gone a bit crazy. rain or shine? lately, i am sharpening my senses pre

à propos

∴ more photography i like. favourite is the space section. love this handcrafted leather card case . and shoes . some vintage wallpaper maps . looking for one of paris or tokyo. best coffee

may day

∴ film i watched last night at the cinema was this . it was an interesting but lonely viewing as cinema was almost empty. i had a chat the other night with a friend about this film and i fou

saturday nite

∴ beautiful photography but some is NSFW above some outtakes from that day i am going to the cinema tonight but i haven't checked what's on. hope to be happily surprised. happy may day!

looking up

∴ some photos i like. a new blog i follow. some art i find interesting. a shop inside a caravan . this is one of my favourite photos and even though i am not a tattoo person, this guy's arm

at the office

∴ hello! i am so excited writing this post from my office/studio and not my bed. neighbours have granted me free access to their internet connection and i am actually making the most out of

to the sea and back

∴ i so enjoy travelling when it's raining. the plan was to catch the bus to athens. i changed my mind and instead, i headed for the sea where friends were waiting for me. photos above taken

mind the cook

∴ lately, almost all of my photo shootings turn into large photographic projects. and even though web expert recommends i use a maximum of ten photos per post, most of the time i can't help

monday resolutions

∴ the weather prediction for today is rain and i can't wait for it. this morning myself woke me up and requested things from me; to stop sponsoring george karelias and sons as well as mr mar

christ has risen {?}

∴ last night, christ rose from the dead in our office with a bottle of martini rosato , ice and george karelias and sons . unfortunately, he rose all alone, keeping this joy only for himself

the lake :: silver

∴ today is earth day . browsing the web i found this photo of librach and furia . tonight is also this night . i have seen this in real life and it makes me sad that the myth means nothing t

the lake :: colour

∴ sister and her beau went away for a couple of days to our summer retreat. me and good friend toured our local lake and picnicked in the fields with the best view ever. photos from our brig

make my day

∴ these days i feel a lot of love and warmth coming from people around. as mum doesn't bake any easter pastries this year, people keep bringing us treats. what makes it even better is when t

rainy weekend :: three

∴ photos from our excursion last sunday here . days are flowing slowly and quietly. i have been looking for my 6th grade school anthology book and i found it online . there is a short story

rainy weekend :: two

∴ photos taken at good friend's place in nafpaktos . i have a new online friend . i so like this poem written by a very special lady . some verses i find interesting; watch out for games, th

rainy weekend :: one

∴ hello! i had a fantastic weekend with good friends, lots of laughter and gallons of wine. weather didn't help much for outdoor activities but we had a great time indoors. we had long talks

to the sea

∴ some photos i like. a book i keep next to bed. something i am looking forward to. a bike for the office . off to the seaside; a bit of decompression with friends, a new deco project and so

horizon

∴ my yesterday was a very interesting one. i hadn't have an argument for long time and i was given an excellent chance whilst queueing to pay my electricity bill. i got really upset but then

to home and back

∴ my old and mostly loved leather all stars on the new flooring in our office . parts of the wall have been painted grey. i assembled an ikea stool and put it next to the window. everything

nesting

[Image unavailable in the backup] ∴ tonight i am catching the late bus to hometown. this morning, i had a nice chat with good friend eleftheria and lovely lady lela about what i am going to

in the sun

∴ yesterday, friends and myself celebrated my two years in greece since moving back from london. we had a long stroll in monastiraki and big lunch in thissio . sometimes people ask why i dec

around athens :: three

∴ half greek half japanese photographer and graphic designer extraodinaire a super white space i am invited over here tonight for a dinner / photography night. the menu includes; salad with

around athens :: two

∴ hello! time is 5.30 in the morning and i have a bit of a trouble sleeping. i 've counted numerous happy sheep, cats, dogs and other domestic animals but nothing can't do the trick. the tru

sans titre

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2UhQAhLc2Y&feature=related ∴ ils se sont cachés dans un grand champ de blé se laissant porter par le courant se sont raconté leurs vies qui commençaient ils n

around athens :: one

∴ friend and i are enjoying our time together. so much to talk about, so many things to do and see. also, people to meet. photos above are from places we have already visited. tieu loves boo

4/4

∴ i had a dream with you last night; school excursion by the sea. good looking boys with good looking girls. me doing acrobatics. sister in her usual drama stuff. mum was waving content at u

top of the hill

∴ these days i feel i am living in the dark. i so miss bright sunlight. i had been wanting an acropolis {parthenon} like the one above for long time now. today, i just had to have it. so, i

cerise sur le gâteau

∴ photos today are taken in maria's lovely shop. it's always very refreshing to meet her. even though her news didn't exactly make my day, it was nice to see that she is coping well, smiling

before the weekend

∴ today something terrrible happened; i packed my camera and lens in the morning for our photographic tour but at our first coffee break i realised i had forgotten the battery pack at home.

rose thursday

∴ my thursday hasn't been rosy at all. it had another colour but this can remain my little secret. tieu is, at the moment, lying next to me asking this and that about the blog, giving me ide

random wednesday

∴ hello hello! my good friend tieu is here. she came all the way from london today to bring me pimm's and get drunk. just kidding! she is here to see me and me to see her. we 've been apart

online

∴ feeling a bit better but not great. my mac and i have been closest friends for years now, but lately our bond has become stronger than ever. favourite pastime is discovering interesting th

in wonderland

∴ hello! i am going through cold no 3 for this winter {spring}. the good thing is that i have friends {and of course, family} around. time in bed encourages retro/intro spection; it's now de

nostalgia

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHLB21ZHq1M ∴ i so wish i had lived in the 60s. i love everything about that era; decoration, fashion, cinema, lifestyle. people's natural elegance. the social

restless eye

∴ i 've been quite restless lately; can't focus, can't work, my sleeping pattern is a complete mess. hope to find balance soon. photos above are taken with my fisheye lomo. when i developed

my day

∴ this is half of my day today in photos. i am looking forward to the rest of it. in the last, my closest people. i am so damned lucky to have them. wonderful music to listen for free. c ya!

this is thursday

∴ i 've been a bit sick again these days so i stay at home. this morning, i paid a visit to the pharmacist across my place. on the way back, i took some photos of the green grocer's stall. l

in the dark

∴ today has been a productive day. joe and myself put a lot of effort on finishing citrus organicus and we plan to launch the website in two days time. we treated ourselves with a drink at b

this is monday

∴ hello! i lately dream of birds flying. last night, i had a dream of a big sunset and birds flying all over like here . i was on an expedition boat and i was looking so mesmerised that i go

home {?}

∴ i am back to athens. i just had some news that upset me about someone i so wanted to believe was not as rumours say but {hello!} i was wrong. this is so much disappointing. i am becoming s

him

∴ i can't live without sun. and today has been a very sunny and warm day. so, i feel better. i also feel good cause i saw him . him is bebis , our puppy. bebis in greek means baby boy. it al

sorting out

∴ these days i feel both empty and overwhelmed. i 'm short off words. a violent inner battle is taking place and i don't know if i have the strength to join in. a pile of contradictory thoug

dreaming

∴ every night i go to bed i flick through convoy for inspiration. sometimes, i have favourite pages like no 4 . when i close my eyes, i dream of workspaces . i want mine with a succulent wal

anime

∴ i am teaching myself html coding and some photoshop tricks. it's always exciting when i learn something new, to put to practice instantly. the other day {actually night} some sweet people

her{e}

∴ today is my last day in agrinio. tomorrow, i am catching the afternoon bus to athens. i really can't wait going back. your response to my food photography research has been very warm. a bi

over the rainbow

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eq0EWNuR1H8&feature=list_related&playnext=1&list=MLGxdCwVVULXcuFNijWtwtMp2isvHN0sMX ∴ i am so sad and shocked with the news coming from japan. watching the foo

a day in my life

∴ my day yesterday had it all; a bit of disappointment, lots of laughter, compassion and warmth, and tones of excitement. good news is that my best friend in london is visiting me next month

springtime

∴ hello. i am still in agrinio. i walk with a friend every afternoon and we pick a different route every day. photos are taken during our walks. my sister is also visiting for some days. the

to be or not to be

∴ nowadays wedding cake decoration seems to have progressed and i somehow feel left behind. i wonder if people feel like in the photos above why do they want to get married? there is somethi

stepping forward

∴ hello. it's been a long, rainy and lonely weekend. carnival festivities are over and i am so happy about this. it's been some years i am over it, anyway. it's constantly raining with some

playing pretties

∴ from true grit ; most girls like to play pretties but you like guns, do you? sometimes i like to play it pretty , too. self-portraits from a couple of years ago. do you talk to yourself? i

dance the silent dance

∴ these photos were not taken at the carnival but sometime mid august, a couple of years ago. whenever i look at them, my feet start moving in a funny rhythm and my fingers tapping on my bel

study of the dawn

∴ beautiful photos and recipes from jewels of new york via simply photo . convoy ; my absolute bedtime companion. bird coffee ; in my japan not to miss places agenda. also truck . paris je t

blue hour

∴ what does it come first? words or  photos? photos or words? do words come first and generate images in our minds or is it more photos that provoke us to speak or write? images above are ta

au frais

[Image unavailable in the backup] ∴ sweet people taste of sweet orange and sweet red wine. they smell of spring. and they have the sound of this .

hallelujah ∴ part two

∴ eleftheria at hallelujah is such a great curator. everything in the shop is always strategically positioned and i admire this skill of hers. maybe, it's because she used to be a stylist fo

hallelujah ∴ part one

∴ hello there! i woke up to a grey sky but this is not a problem anymore. there is a lot of errands to be done but for lunch i am having picnic in the fields with some sweet people. i have a

me and my table

∴ hello there! first photo it' s me in my bathroom with my bushy hair. i need a good trim. and second it' s my compact office space. i carry supplies and more with me, in the plastic bento b

no winter blues

∴ it is funny how much i have changed in the past years. myself and my preferences; i just don't want the winter to go away. winter, please, stay with us for a bit longer! i need to feel the

anti friday

∴ my dad came in the morning and brought croissant and medicine. for breakfast. well, yesterday i had to call the doctor home cause i was feeling really crap. he prescribed me antibiotics. w

les tyrans de mon coeur

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZ2KDYH0qnA ∴ pavane by gabriel fauré; Et c'est toujours de même, et c'est ainsi toujours. On s'adore. On se hait. On maudit ses amours. Adieu Myrtille, Eglé,

in bed

∴ today i was hoping to feel a bit better but the truth is i feel worse than the days before. my bed and i have developed a relationship of love and hate; i can' t stand it anymore {and i be

wednesday blues

∴ still in bed with sore throat and runny nose. i am so happy that so many people liked my yesterday post . i hope you all visit belle epoque and love it as much as i did. i am not supposed

tea pls!

∴ hello hello! still in athens and in bed again with cold no 2 for this winter season and sore throat. my mum came to take care of me; she tidied up my place and cooked lunch. im so grateful

the perfect bread

http://vimeo.com/14354661 ∴ i love everything about this video; the passionate bread makers baking wonderful bread and the sweet bread tester with her accordion! have a wonderful week! tarti

something colourful

∴ hello again! im back in athens. this morning, i woke up really early and i took the early bus to the capital. joe was waiting for me at the bus station to give me a lift home. i' m so grat

what i saw

[Image unavailable in the backup] ∴ today, so far, has been a super photographic day. you remember the orange picking that was supposed to take place last saturday? well, that was postponed

sunny tuesday

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J39xW-hI-iQ&feature=related ∴ Let me lie across your crescent spine Press my belly to the mountain side Glorious our earthly bodies rise Fall and rise The win

the weekend is here!

∴ this is a sneak peek from my dad's website. i have worked a lot today to come to a design that i can look for long time without getting bored. however, there is still heaps of work to be d

change of position

∴ last night i watched palermo shooting , by wim wenders on tv. there is this scene when the main actor who happens to be a famous photographer, finds himself drunk on a rooftop bar staring

being floral

∴ tomboy style always amazing garance dore working my way to this haircut à demain ❣

looking back :: kent

∴ today no photo expedition for me, so i flicked through my photo album and i found some beautiful shots i took in kent years ago. the photos are from lullingstone castle , one of my favouri

project :: renovate the office

∴ back in agrinio for a couple of weeks for business and visiting my mum and dad. as i am here, i have taken over an exciting project; to renovate an office that my parents own but hasn't be

i'm yours {and always be}

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErMWX--UJZ4&feature=player_embedded# i got a bit obsessed with this sweet little guy! he, indeed, made my day! thank you lena !

postcards from brighton

∴ today, just a few photos from brighton i took back in september 2007 when i had no idea what life was holding for me and my family. sometimes i wonder if there will be a chance for me to b

a bit of tea, a bit of farming

∴ lately, i have been thinking how i could make chamomile tea a bit more flavorsome. after a bit of research on the internet, i discovered a black tea with saffron recipe , which i altered a

this and that

∴ i love no cookie. everything on him is so soft and cute. i remember last summer, when joe took him from the street and brought him home, i thought he was an ugly kitten. now, he has grown

ooh la la, home!

∴ my precious tea towel from darling clementine , found in studio benaki 96. here in card , too! handcrafted swedish porcelain made in gustavsberg, sweden. beautiful heath ceramics. home is

last sunday ∴ part two

∴ finally at home and in bed, after a long day with friends. love love love primoeza knitwear and her beautiful blog . i want to visit san francisco and bar tartine . herriott grace amazing

last sunday ∴ part one

∴ last sunday we met our good friend julianna with her mum at a cafe by the sea. as i am not supposed to have coffee or any tea apart from herbal, i always have a sachet of my favourite herb

at work

∴ lots of interesting things to share with you today. yummy bread recipe by momo. she gives the best bread recipes in her blog . new glasses which i am very happy for. it took me one whole m

more warmth

∴ today has been a very good day. after successfully completing all my errands, i had a long walk around plaka where i had to meet my cousin. on my way to our meeting point, i came across th

last night

∴ last night my camera saved my life. nice logo and happy shop with best people and bikes.

what's on my table

∴ a lot of things are happening at the moment but i try to take it easy. yesterday, i visited my homeopath and we had a thorough conversation about all that has happened the past months. tal

a bit of fun, a bit of blur

∴ we had so much fun the other day playing at home. before my god childen arrived we stocked up on lollies, sweets, books and toys. when they arrived, the got so excited that they started ju

postcards from paris

∴ postcards are my favourite thing to collect when i visit places. these ones i got in one of my weekend trips to paris when i lived in london. i also got some beautiful vintage japanese pos

looking back :: london

∴ tidying up my photos has been a lot of work. i 've discovered photos that i forgot i had taken. the above i took one day while window shopping in marylebone high street in london. skandium

the fun of the pastime

hello hello! today i have a lot of things to show and share with you. first, it's this gorgeous jam making cookbook i found via simply photo and i instantly fell in love. i love the concept

the sink series

today i' m staying in bed cause i got a terrible cold and i am constantly coughing. i have a runny nose - not very pretty at the moment - and red eyes. i haven't taken any medicine apart fro

film shooting homeland

i' m slowly developing and scanning my films, actually the very kind lab people do this for me and every time i go there to buy or to develop films they ask me why i have now decided to shoo

our cats, us and a carnation

i' m still waiting for my internet to be connected and i am kindly offered a connection by some friends to use till i get mine. they guys from the internet company said it would take a month

our dogs

i' m currently staying with my parents in my hometown and everyday we pay a visit to my brother and our farm where we host our animals. i spend my days reading about herbs and plants, and pr

un jour à paris

i miss those days when back then i could just hop on the train and go to paris for a cafe au lait and pain au chocolat. life in athens is strangely pleasant. it feels i need more time to tun

stockholm - part 2

södermalm:: until ten years ago parts were considered too dangerous to venture into at night (in swedish terms anyway), but today this trendy, boho part of town tells a different story. tran

stockholm - part 1

i have been looking back lately. my last trip to stockholm. so many pictures and so much emotion. i ve been wanting to share these photos for long time but never had a moment to do it. stock

hallelujah party

last week eleftheria from hallelujah design held a party for us, her friends! she treated us with some delicious greek finger food, lot of wine and raki, and her top hospitality! we chatted

inside again

after a very long summer, autumn is here and i am back online. and inside. at the moment, i am in the process of cleansing my mind and body but also cleaning and putting in order my home and

corners of my home

a friend asked me to take some photos of my flat. so, here you are! even though weddings are not my cup of tea, i saw this beautiful couple's photos (via a cup of jo ) and i thought their mo

the distance the focus the wilderness

photo taken by p in the alpes this photo provokes so much emotion to me. the wilderness of the background scenery and the tranquility of horses or vice versa if you prefer. focusing depends

ode to smile

have you ever felt that somebody has stolen your smile? lately, this seems to be the case for me. it doesn't really matter how hard i try to bring it back, my sorrow is there in any step i m

japan look

hello! i' m all excited today! and it has to do with these two geishas above. they are embroidered and i discovered them in my mum's small attic. it has also to do with the straw hat! summer

last chance

last night i watched this beautiful film. it' s about the true love of an iranian boy for an afgan girl. photography is just amazing. today, i also watched another love film (this period is

anyone for a night cuppa?

as a true athenian, there are some spots in the city i show my preference as often as possible. one of them is brettos ! it' a rather touristic place as it' s mentioned in most guidebooks ab

a bike to sew

holborn - london psirri - athens town - corfu waterfalls - lefkada giannena i can't really wait longer! i need to buy my own sewing machine asap! i want to make bags, scarves, skirts etc etc

focusing

sometimes i think everything is a matter of focus. last night i decided that i had enough of heavy, sophisticated films and i watched the wedding planner . i admit it; i had a good time watc

bubble around

i' m in love! yes, i am! and the lucky one is a gorgeous wine. its name is moscato d'asti , it' s italian and it comes from piedmont . it' s sweet and it' s good with desserts and fruits, es

easter sunday

doll in traditional greek costume daisy delight for greek people, easter is a big festivity, more important and significant than christmas. it involves a long period of fasting ending up in

hot wheels

cute parisian hot red - london petit bike cabin - london so wild - london im not really a car or bike aficionado however i can appreciate the beauty of some vehicles i come across in my trav

something yellow

paris - montmartre london - london bridge paris - montmartre stockholm on my way to the office last week i discovered this beautifully quirky atelier that produces custom-made, haute couture

keep movin

Original video link this song is just one of my favourite of human touch 's latest album called movin . apart from being a huge fan of jazz music, i also love ethnic music which is in a way

here & there

outside - london inside - athens last april photos taken in hyde park. this year photos taken at my place in athens. this mociun overall is absolutely cute. and these gorgeous jewellery from

something sweet

im very happy today cause i learned how to install google analytics on my blog. just followed this simple tutorial ! chocolate is my favourite but sometimes i could just eat tones of apple c

blue

today i was in desperate need for something blue. i took the vintage letters off an old sign i found dumped on the beach. i made the rubber earrings to match my white and navy blue outfits.

red

im back home and happy! all red! i have a new blog and lots to share! i love this pattern from mina perhonen. also this cool shop !

prelude to the Summer

my friend gave me this wonderful book full of soft and inspiring poetry by noni stamatelou (νόνη σταματέλου). i am so fascinated by her words, full of meaning.. for those who can read greek

maria - the party

after the christening, we threw a huge party for kids and adults! we danced and played to bits! next morning i was aching all over my body but i felt so so happy.

maria - at the church

last sunday was a very exciting day for me! i became godmother and i now have a goddaughter! i am so so happy. her name is maria and she is a very sweet baby - and i dare to say even though

a day in the park

:: my friend and i have been travelling around greece. yesterday, we had a day in the park at my hometown. we spent our daytime doing sightseeing and late in the afternoon we had a picnic in

random thursday

i have a friend visiting me for a week and i‘m so happy that she is going to be around! i‘ve made a sightseeing plan for us; we are going to look around in athens for a bit and then visit an

{don’t} let the right one in

why do we fall in love with the wrong people at least once in our lifetime? this question got stuck in my head after a sequence of peculiar romance films i have been watching the last days.

bits of things i love

more bags for me please… last night my sister and i watched the reader . omg, i loved this film. it’s based on bernhard schlink’s “der vorleser”. kate winslet is better than ever and i also

groove armada - paris

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4CV-SLZtfSo i was actually looking for a more interesting video for this song but this was the only one with good sound quality and free to use! this music is

orange attack

i have been making more stuff whilst organising my new project. there is a lot to think and do. but i cant wait to start it!

hide

since i ‘ve been back from london, a little piece of property has been kindly passed to me. this spot on earth has become my secret sanctuary , somewhere i can hide myself and become invisib

before i go

have i told you that i am moving back to greece? well, my time in london has run out so here i am packing! for this reason, i am trying to get the most out of the city. i am visiting all fle

sunday flaneur

jeffrey museum is one of london’s hidden gems. it’s located in hackney and you can actually see how and where the british middle class lived! i just love it! p.s. my new discovery is the org

butterflies in my focaccia

have i told you that i got into cooking and baking lately? well, this is my latest obsession apart, of course, from other ones like sewing and jewellery making. last night i tried to make my

i want to live well

i usually buy my books online but it is nice sometimes to visit your local or not bookshop and browse around. well, that was the case yesterday when i popped in waterstones on my way to meet

bag making

i am currently sewing bags for my on-line shop. it’s actually a lot of fun to sew and try different fabric combinations. i love working with linen and cotton. linen feels so soft.. i also li

bookbinding me fait plaisir..

bookbinding is one of my latest loves. i enjoy making things of paper. since i took my first short course in bookbinding i ve been making loads of notebooks. they will be shortly available o

kitchen party

this is an older photo of my sister’s place before her birthday party. styling by me. i wanted to post this pic for long time.

i love jacquard ribbon

a vintage jacquard ribbon-bracelet i ‘ve been working on. this is absolutely beautiful, colours are so warm. i got it from the all the fun of the fair in kingly court, soho. such a lovely pl

un esprit en plus

It’s been so long since I last wrote a post. I have been really busy making things for my online shop. I ‘ve also been doing some research on nice shops with interesting and quirky stuff. I

i ♥ golden square

this square is my favourite spot in london. a few breaths away from noisy soho and touristic covent garden this small piazza has a mystic cosmopolitan air… one reason i love this place is ca

my little paris - Cimetière du Père-Lachaise

την περίοδο αυτή προετοιμάζομαι για το επόμενο ταξίδι μου στο παρίσι. την τελευταία φορά που ήμουν εκεί ήταν τον περασμένο απρίλιο. περάσαμε όμορφα, περπατήσαμε την πόλη, ανακαλύψαμε όμορφες

I love pie

Λατρεύω το φαγητό και ειδικά ό,τι έχει σχέση με πίτες και πατάτες. Την προηγούμενη Κυριακή, κατά την καθιερωμένη βόλτα μας στην λαϊκή της γειτονιάς, ανακαλύψαμε ένα καταπληκτικό κιόσκι με πί

atelier fresh photo shooting

Χθές αποφάσισα να “στήσω” την σελίδα μου στο etsy . Ο Τζο εκτέλεσε χρέη καλλιτεχνικού διευθυντή / φωτογράφου και εγώ μοντέλου. Βγήκαμε στην ταράτσα για περισσότερο φως μιας και ο καιρός δεν

Hello!

Γεια σας και καλωσήρθατε στο Atelier Fresh. Αυτό είναι το πρώτο μου ever blog post. Το ατελιέ είναι ένα χώρος όπου αποφάσισα να εκφράσω την πολυσχιδή δημιουργικότητά μου. Θα ήθελα να το δω ν

Brooch mon amour

Πάντα μου άρεσαν οι καρφίτσες σαν αξεσουάρ πάνω σε απλές μπλούζες, φορέματα και πουκάμισα. Παρόλα αυτά στην αγορά, δύσκολα έβρισκα κάτι περίεργο και όμορφο, χειροποίητο και διαφορετικό από τ