w i n t e r d a y s

Mist, Jetty Kolobaric

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c o c o a = s u p e r f o o d

Cacao, my guilt free treat

Cocoa beans and Raw Cacao Powder is one of the most nutrient rich and complex foods. For thousands of years, ancient Mayans and ancient Aztecs have known about the amazing healing properties of the raw chocolate and they have used it in their daily cultural rituals, as well healing. Raw Cacao is so amazing, that the whole compound of cacao beans hasn’t even been discovered.

Here are few of the many health benefits of this true super food: 

• Cacao is the highest whole food source of magnesium. Out of all the whole foods that contain antioxidants, Raw chocolate is the highest in the world, more than red wine, green tea and blueberries combined. 

• Cacao raises Endorphins, and promotes a healthy exchange of neurotransmitters, such as seratonin.  

• Because of it’s high levels of Magnesium, Cacao helps regulate your metabolism. Magnesium also increases brain power, helps to energize muscles and builds strong bones. 

• It is very high in anti-oxidants, which help you fight free radicals and infections, it also has a lot of minerals including iron. Cacao contains 314% of the recommended daily intake of iron per 28 gram serving.

• It is also really good for your skin because it contains Sulfur, a mineral that builds strong nails, hair and promotes beautiful skin, as it helps to detoxify the liver.

This is another Super Food that I include regularly now in my  daily nutrition. 

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✧☽ d r e a m h o m e ✧☽*

  This is the home of interior designer Marie Olsson Nylander in Arild, Sweden. Love the use of bold colours mixed with her vintage furniture. 

AMAZINGLY ECLECTIC !!!

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f r a n k o c e a n

Loving Frank Ocean's new album, CHANNEL ORANGE.  

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t a l e s o f t h e t e p e e

 tent Sukha Amsterdam

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s o m e t h i n g r e a l & g o o d

scene from the movie something real and good 

There is something about a sunday where I just want to lay back in my room and succumb to my bed and watch a movie. I prefer indies over mainstream. The movie I chose for my lazy Sunday was Something Real and Good, which surprisingly rose to my expectations. It was entertaining enough to make me wanna know what was going to happen next and a plus I didn't fall asleep. 

I enjoyed this movie, it had pretty thought provoking dialogue.

It’s refreshingly good!

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s t i l l

Dream Bathroom's

Nothing better then coming home from work and taking a nice long bath. I'm really missing my night time baths, unfortunately my new house does't have one. Checkout these inspiring wonderful bathroom's that I definitely would like to have in my own home one day . . .

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a u r o r a i s l a n d i c a

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c o a s t a l c a v e

 Alexandre de Betak Amazing Majorca home in Spain. 

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t h e m e d i t e r r a n e a n b e a u t y

Koprulu Kanyon, Antalya, Turkey

Sumela Monastery ,Turkey

Bozcaada, Turkey

Istanbul, Turkey

Kütahya, Turkey

Natural Rock Pools, Pamukkale, Turkey

Göreme, Turkey 

So it's decided, I'm travelling Turkey next year. I have been drooling over this majestic country for a while now... 

It has the most beautiful Mediterranean coast, unspoiled beaches, mountains and primeval nature (not to mention the food).  

Can't wait !!!

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v i n t a g e

 Natalia Vodianova

 Natalia Vodianova

 Natalia Vodianova

 Natalia Vodianova

I adore this editorial: "A girl of singular beauty" 

 Natalia Vodianova by Paolo Roversi. 

His vintage photographs are simply stunning. 

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s u n n y s a t u r d a y

   pic by paul christiaan bos

It's winter but I'm so glad there are still days like this.

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r o o m w i t h a v i e w

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f o o d i e f r i d a y

vegan sprouted mini pizzas, with a sunflower parsley pesto, roma tomatoes, topped with a cashew nut cheese & balsamic.

Truly delicious!!!

 My kitchen is like a science lab, I will never get sick of experimenting :) 

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c a m e l e o n

A super low calorie meal that is satisfying and packed with flavour and is grain free. One serving of cauliflower rice contains about 35 calories and 7.5 grams of carbohydrate, and provides 2 vegetable servings! 

Here's my version of cauliflower rice, suits vegan, gluten-free and Paleo diets - so a rather universal dish. Cheap as well!

Quick and Easy Cauliflower Rice with Tomatoes & Basil

Ingredients
1 head cauliflower, trimmed and cut into florets
1 tablespoons of olive oil
half an onion, diced
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
3 roma tomatoes, diced
big bunch of basil, roughly chopped
salt + pepper

Directions 

Place cauliflower pieces into the work bowl of a food processor (you may have to do this in batches). Pulse until cauliflower pieces are about the size of grains of rice.

In a large frying pan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions and garlic sauté until translucent. Stir in the cauliflower, reduce the heat and cover. Let it steam/cook for 5-8 minutes or until the cauliflower is tender.

Stir the roma tomatoes and basil into the cauliflower. Cook until heated through. Taste, adding salt and pepper. 

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f r e e s p i r i t e d

Love the work of illustrator Leslie Sabella's.

She has a defined  bohemian, eclectic style. Her

  design work reflects many different cultures , her travels throughout the world and her own life practice as a certified yogi.

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b e a c h s i d e

Would love to escape winter to this simply beautiful rustic beach hut in Cabo Polonio, Uruguay. 

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