Limoncello Spriz—the al fresco delight
When the weather turns warm and our al fresco evenings come to life, I always find myself reaching for a spritz! It all began from our trip in Rome on a warm summer evening in a quiet piazza when I stumbled upon 'Limoncello Spritz' on the menu. One sip and I was...
Notes 02.25
Writer's Notes, 22.02 "I'd like to start my notes to you as if we're already in the middle of a conversation. I pretend that we're the oldest and dearest of friends..." February brought winter's final hurrah in Southern Greece with freshly snowed mountain tops,...
The Retrospect of a Year
The Retrospect of a Year 06.01.25 On New Year's Day, I felt compelled to open the camera roll on my phone and look back on the year before I began making my new year's resolutions—a retrospect of the last twelve months deemed necessary! A year holds a tapestry of...
Creating A Slow Morning Practise
We capture experiences and bravely share our stories in the hopes that they can extend past ourselves. Welcome to Sunday Stories, a series for thoughts, chats & all of life’s in-between as we dive deeper into the creative and courageous way of living. In a world...
Notes 11.24
Writer's Notes, 11.11 Sweet November! The month with the most soul is my absolute favourite! Autumn in Southern Greece has a subtle touch. Its charm lies in the crisp mornings, the golden hues of on the coastline, the red golden leaves of the grape vines...
Five days on the island of Naxos
Our five-day trip to Naxos set off from the port of Rafina on the first morning ferry headed to the island. The five-hour trip didn't dwindle our spirits as most ferries in Greece make stops on other islands, making the journey quite enjoyable as we viewed ports...
Notes 07.24
It is officially summer when the morning breeze is warm on the skin and the sweet sound of cicadas coming from the garden apprises us of the expected heat of the day. Mediterranean summers bring about a nonchalant way to life. A sense of ease. Balconies become...
life in my calm era
We capture experiences and bravely share our stories in the hopes that they can extend past ourselves. Welcome to Sunday Stories, a series for thoughts, chats & all of life’s in-between as we dive deeper into the creative and courageous way of living. A couple of...
Notes 05.24
Hello, hello and happy May! How is it that it's already May?! There are times when I just cannot comprehend how fast time flies! I'm currently at my desk with a warm cup of coffee, staring out at the gloomy sky we're having this morning. It was raining most of...
Giant Greek Beans in the Oven
Delicious, creamy and incredibly good for you—this gigantes recipe instantly became a hit at our house! There is an unwritten rule in Greece that Wednesday and Friday meals are for legumes! No meat whatsoever! Luckily, the greek cuisine has many delicious...