Inspiring Monday: there are such wonders in a half empty cup..

What’s your first reaction when you spill your coffee over your table? Are you mad at the mess or smiling at the chance to let creativity and beauty get a hold on you? Just like this incredibly inspiring artist Giulia Bernardelli … I recently discovered her stunning masterpieces on Instagram, and like every time I find something beautifully inspiring, I must share it with the whole … Continue reading Inspiring Monday: there are such wonders in a half empty cup..

The French word of the day: bonbon

Because it’s Monday, to wish you all the sweetest week! Repeat after me, bon-bon (candy). The name bon-bon arose from infantile reduplication of the French word bon, meaning ‘good’. In modern French and several other European languages, the term simply refers to any type of candy or small confection. If you need choice and quality, just open the ancestral door of the “Mere de Famille” (Family mum … Continue reading The French word of the day: bonbon

About time to embark on New adventures!

The first Weekly Photo Challenge of the year is to illustrate “New”… We have been in the Philippines for almost a year now, time to already think about our next posting. The hubbie’s contract finishes next year, but finding a family mission in the humanitarian sector takes times… As we are getting older wiser, there are more factors to take into consideration than the job … Continue reading About time to embark on New adventures!

Guess who’s been nominated for a Very Inspiring Blogger Award?

Waou, those last days.. It all started last week with this note : “Hey Estelea … I’m actually a secret admirer of yours now ready to unveil myself… Wanna know if you’re married or single?“. Then came the nomination for the Sisterhood of the World Bloggers Award by the awesome Lucile de Godoy (for those of you who don’t know her blog yet, click here, … Continue reading Guess who’s been nominated for a Very Inspiring Blogger Award?

Why only one happy hour ? Hawaii doesn’t like it and only needs 30′ to make its case!

Aloha Braddah! I don’t advocate alcohol consumption, but this ad really made me laugh. Took me right back to my time in Maui, where people are genuinely layback, relax, and know how to seize the day. Those guys know how to make their point, don’t you think? Leave it or take it, but it got me thinking;) Wishing you all a shiny week made of very happy hours! Continue reading Why only one happy hour ? Hawaii doesn’t like it and only needs 30′ to make its case!