life

Musings ranging from weekend link listings to think-pieces about a mindful life, aging well, well-being and more.

Beautiful detail of a water droplet falling in a body of water.

Hydrating the Right Way
440 440 Velvet

Is it possible to hydrate the wrong way? YES! Definitely! That’s why I decided to dig into this a little more than the trivial knowledge of drinking eight cups of…

read more
A young pretty woman dressed in a pink dress looks as if dancing.

Music Playlist for Moody Listening
440 440 Velvet

It’s Monday morning and the weather is a little moody. So, after popular demand, I’m sharing with you my latest music playlist on YouTube. Thank you for all those sweet messages you…

read more
Small sailings boats sailing away from the dock for a sailing lesson.

As Good as it Gets! 8 Principles for Living a Quality Life
440 440 Velvet

As I’m growing older, I’m getting more and more comfortable with the idea of speaking my mind. I’ve come to terms with a lot of things I now realize that…

read more
A superb photo by Patrick Kool of a woman in a long red dress dancing in a dark room. The quote under reads Take a chance and dance in the rain. Otherwise what's the point? cited from Velvet

Beautiful Quotes to Keep in Mind!
440 420 Velvet

One of my favorite Pinterest boards is all about typography, inspirational quotes and typefaces. It is totally fascinating reading quotes in various typefaces expressing in a visual way a general…

read more
A neon sign on an exposed brick wall saying you are what you listen to.

My Latest Music Playlist :: 2017 Reflections
440 440 Velvet

Music is probably our dearest old friend. Can you imagine a life without it? I certainly can’t! Music has always helped me clear my mind, lift my spirits, heal my…

read more
A little girl is on her toes wearing deep red ankle socks with white stars, as she apparently is reaching out to a Christmas tree with gift boxes under it

An Open Letter for a More Minimal Christmas
440 440 Velvet

The holidays are coming. Yessss! My son has began to countdown to Christmas eve, he’s actually old enough to do that! Gosh, they grow fast. (Better said: we grow fast)!…

read more
A Cathy Thorne cartoon of a woman standing next to a baby food-chair and a baby's crawling on the floor. The caption reads: "Actually the crumbs are left on purpose on the floor to develop fine motor skills."

Protected: Mommy Give Us a Smile!
440 585 Velvet

This content is password-protected. To view it, please enter the password below. Password:

read more
A white Scandinavian dining room filled vintage finds. There is a white three lamp pendant light hanging over a custom made rustic round table. There's also an open shelving unit on the wall with pots and mugs.

Slow Design
440 440 Velvet

Hello, there! Today, I’m having one of those difficult days where there’s simply so much to be done and said that I feel a little overwhelmed. Hence, I decided to…

read more
A window display from a women's store in Milan with three mannequins and a huge yellow bust. Image by Velvet.

The Shopping Mantra Remedy for Impulse Shopping
440 440 Velvet

Fall is here, even if the weather’s holding up. Along with the orange leaves and the chillier nights, new fashion collections appear overnight everywhere. Their windows constantly remind us the…

read more
An outdoor setup of a local Greek taverna known as At Vaporia in Ermoupolis Syros. Image by Velvet.

Happy Long Weekend
440 440 Velvet

Hi everyone! It’s September and I wish you all the best. Looking forward to this weekend? I am. I’ve had both of my kids with the flu since Monday, so…

read more
Our website uses cookies, in order to provide a better user experience. Review and define your Privacy Preferences or agree to our use of cookies.
Privacy Preferences