This week I am taking you to Boulders Beach, one of my favorite beaches in South Africa, situated at least one hour by car from Cape town, just next to Simon’s town. This little sheltered beach, hosts a colony of penguins, that we can observe up close as they walk around and swim at liberty… Just so you know, the difference between auks & penguins is …
I’m sharing with you some pics from Cape Town, South Africa, for your eyes only .. Located between the ocean and the huge Table mountain, this wild sunny, and windswept region is really worth the visit .. The light is just magical out there and its fauna is incredible .. If you’re lucky enough, in the same day, you can see penguins, dolphins, whales, seals, …
Green smoothies are a delicious way to detox, and one of the healthiest drinks to add to your daily routine. To stay in shape, slim down and to detox your body, you need to feed it foods that help it purge itself, while at the same time provide it with the vitamins, proteins and minerals it needs to function at its best. Green smoothie are …
Foot treatments : After the foot bath (cf: Happy feet story ), it’s time to pass on to the more serious maintenance… Feet need to be maintained and taken care of on a regular basis, underneath and on top… Ladies, we can see your heel, even if it is underneath, it is still visible..and there is nothing worse than a heel that has not been maintained and treated accordingly, …
The foot-bath Our small feet (or big feet for that matter, depending on the person ;-)) tend to get dirty and perspire more than the rest of the body, so it is important to wash them every day … It is such an crucial rule, but one that we must sometimes be reminded of. Usually, from day to day, we simply wash our feet with hot …
I have brought with me in my New York suitcase, several Kure Bazaar nail polishes, that I have been meaning to test for a while now … This brand is composed of 85% organic and vegetable based products and does not use animal testing. It offers a nail polish with few chemicals, using a base of natural solvents, such as wood pulp, cotton, and starches derived …
Here is one of my favourite summer receipes, « Tzazki » or cucumber, Greek style. Simple and easy to prepare, this light, refreshing recipe is perfect for breakfast, brunch, a picnic, a light dinner or even a starter or amuse bouche… Ingredients – 1 natural greek yoghurt or for a light version, use a fat free yoghurt. – 4 tbsp of olive oil. – some lemon juice (I …
My favourite beauty accessory at the moment is the “Dior Addict Tie & Die” Lipstick collection, perfect for summer 2015. It is a real gem, in terms of the packaging and presentation, and it’s perfect once applied, too ! This limited addition has a crazy, fun aspect to it, because it is two-toned, featuring the unmistakable Dior logo in a contrasting color at the center. When …
It is the perfect recipe for hot, summer days like today. So fast to make, Gazpacho can be served as a starter, or made into a meal, with the help of certain extras ;-).You need a mixer or blender for this recipe. Let’s get started 😉 Ingedients for 2 people : – 250 g of ripe organic tomatoes (or 1 tin of organic tomatoes ) – 1/2 a …
Continuing our tour of other horizons in the warm water of the Indian ocean, next stop : Zanzibar… Welcome to Zanzibar #Karibu in swahili 😉 The name of this island resounds, clear and strong like a real holiday invitation. Just hearing the name alone transports me spiritually to the sandy white beaches, lined with coconut trees. Its nickname : Spice Island. Whilst preparing my suitcase, I had …
@ Tia
