Mimi

Today we are having a little chat with Mimi. She is a model but she has her feet still on the ground and we had a lovely conversation.

'How did your model career begin?'

Mimi: 'Well, it began when I was still a baby, some tv commercials, my childhood was from one photoshoot to another.'

'Wasn't it hard as a child to have such a different and hectic life?'

Mimi: 'Yes, it was hard sometimes, I had often difficulties with keeping up with my model job, school and ballet classes. I often was tired, and when my schoolmarks started to drop I quit ballet and cut down with modelling untill high school was over. Now I can concentrate better as I focus only on my model career, and I hope to be playing in movies in the future so I'm taking acting lessons.'

'And how about your love life? Do you have any time for that?'

M: I hope to marry, when the time comes. I still am waiting for my Prince Charming. It is not easy to find the right guy in the fashion world.'

'How do you keep your great body, any beauty tips for our readers?'

M: Actually I'm never on a dieet, I think that it is some kind of relationship you have to have with your body. Just believe you won't gain weight and you won't. Be peaceful with yourself, and most of all be happy, and your body will be happy too.'

'As a model you wear all kind of grand brands, do you have any favorite?'

M: 'I used to wear only the big brands, but now I actually love to wear vintage and also handmade, I discovered Etsy a few months back and am totally hooked!'

'Do you go out a lot, or do you rather stay at home?'

M: 'I rather stay home, after a photo session I'm totally exhausted and just watch a movie and go to bed early. I do believe that sleep is the best medicine for the body and soul.'

'Any big plans in the near future? I read that you are thinking about quitting your modeling career?'

M: 'Well as I told you I'm taking acting lessons, I do hope to act in the near future. I will be playing a small role at the end of the year and hope that that will be just the beginning. As for quitting my job, not yet, but of course modelling is not a lifetime job so I am thinking about new things for the future, I actually started working on a fashion line but I'm still at the very beginning of that.'

'Mimi, it was lovely talking to you, thank you so much for your time!'

M: 'Thank you, it was indeed fun!'

If you would like to read more about Mimi, she had a big interview with ELLE this month and many secrets have been revealed...

Little Sister: Curiosity

(1. jacquelynlee, 2. ArtMind, 3. our shop, 4. Champignons )


Curiosity is where it all began, to find out little things about others is a daily activity for many. Don't we all look in a window when there are no curtains while passing by? Don't we all wonder what that sound was behind that door? My curiosity started the Little Sister series (instead of Big Brother), this week I haven't contacted anyone, instead I hope that EVERYONE who reads this post is willing to show a picture of themselves, and I will post it here in this blogpost. I would love to meet you all, don't wait, show! :)

And here are the brave ones:

Stéphanie aka PetitPlat, who makes amazing miniatures:

Inger of IngerMaaike, the awesome felt artist:


Swee aka Swiedebie, makes the cutest sock monsters:



Krisztina of Carmenesque, makes the most amazing jewelry of seedbeads:

Meltem of Meltemsem (at the left), makes beautiful sterling silver jewelry:

Ira of IraGrant makes gorgeous bags:

The girls of Vaisto, Hanni and Koshka, they make amazing clothes:



Anniki aka AnnleeDesigns, prof knitter:


Petronella aka Kraplap makes amazing button creations:



Jane of JaneBoFelt, another wonderful felt artist:


Milka aka MQuin makes gorgeous fashion clothes:



Greet of Fleurfatale makes beautiful jewelry with all kind of material:



This is Susy of AegeanSea and EuropeanFlingVintage who sells scrapbooking material and photography:



Judit of Vadjutka makes beautiful jewelry:




Maria aka LeelaBijou makes shiny jewelry of Swarovski:



Mela aka lazyfish is a great photographer:



Renate aka Kreativlink (on the right) the person behind the gorgeous journals:



Alena of AleAle makes beautiful jewelry with lampwork beads:



Mitsy aka ArtMind with her beautiful feelings:



Kerrin of SigMosaics makes beautiful mosaics:



Bianca aka Bndesign makes super cute jewelry:



This is Laura of BlueTerracotta she makes gorgeous mosaics:



Jurgita of Jurgitahandmade makes beautiful jewelry:


This is Dawn of LaTouchables, she makes amazing bags:




Elisa aka peskycatdesigns another great bag maker:



Elizabeth aka AgapeBridal makes beautiful wedding adornments:


And this is Nicole of Babongo she make lovely bags and jewelry:



This is Eve from creationsbyeve, who makes gorgeous felted bags, jewelry, sandals and shawls:

Sabine of La Marquise des Anges makes all kind of wonderful textile products:

Carita aka JealousyDesign makes gorgeous sterling silver jewelry:

Rita aka Alatvian in her beautiful garden:

A walk in the country

On sunday we went to have breakfast at our favorite spot by the pond, and then walked a few kilometers back to the main road.

It is spring. By the lemon trees you can see the beginning of the blossoms together with the remnants of last years fruit.

This village is a mere 15 km or so from Marmaris, but still has all rural charms, like overcrossing cattle.

Isn't it idyllic?

The bee hives are getting a paint job for the coming season.

Wild flower and pine honey is a source of income to many.

We are totally ignorant when it comes to identify fruit trees by their blossoms. Almonds, maybe?

This is just the parcel for us, and it is for sale. Alas the price for living in paradise is far out our reach.

It is weird, but despite the healthy air and plentiful food, people still die here. They lie to rest in great style, though.

The poplars are still in winter sleep.



Those are some happy chicks!

And happy cows too!

Who wouldn't want to live here?

The turism is creeping here too, of course, but paintball??

And a pretty little mosque...

Hope you enjoyed our walk, just like we did.