HERE WE GO AGAIN// lifestyle, @home, organizing

The Weekend of Scarey things and Surprises

Halloween was very quiet but that is usually the case here, as it really is not such a BiG thing . The much more celebrated event is Carnival with the costumes and kids also take part in. But i still enjoyed it, watching some scary movies , reading and relaxing. Well I like to set up some fall decorations , this year felt much different. The kids had the week off and after this weekend , austria is again going into the second lockdown. SURPRISE

So what to think? Each day the numbers of cases increased, and I can say I think it is importantt to make sure everyone follows those recommendations. Yet here we are again in lockdown. Sadly it is the same situation around the world. The only answer really is to avoid contact with people till there is a vaccine, keeping distance is one thing, but the MASKS are very important , and regular disinfection. Without those steps we will be forever going in circles and be in lockdowns over and over. GET IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME and then it done. SAFE for everyone!

WHAT NEXT? Declutter and organize

DECLUTTER the office, papers galore

Well to make the most of the situation, I started to clear away some old papers, magazines that dearest kept piled up on a desk. It is amazing really how much stuff comes in the mail. To get started we bought 2 paper shredders to do the job. It took several hours and days to organize it. What a relief to get the things into bags and out to the recycling. So that is a small task done.

KITCHEN CLEAROUT

I am sure many of us have things pushed back in the cupboards we have not used for awhile, or something that is broken or seldom used. Old plastic containers, jars, outdated food items.

When I moved here ,the first place I had to clear out were the kitchen cabinets, namely unused food packages that were way over the expiry date. Then some mismatched chipped dishes and cups.

(I think his mom gave him her old sets she didn't use.) Good thing the pots and pans were like new.

Seldom used. A lovely set in pastel colours with coated inside.

Much needed tea towels , paper towels, and oven mitts were added.

He actually had the oldest fridge, which needed to be defrosted. Replaced that with a new stainless steel frost free unit . Made me a happy girl.

WESTWOOD life// Fashion, mode, punk looks

CELEBRATE PUNK DESIGNER JUST THIS month it was Vivienne Westwood's 80th birthday. The fashion designer who brought PUNK fashions to the forefront. Her designs were over the top , colourful, eccentric and I think abit wild. She still is designing and even some of her designs were part of the Life ball held here in the past, she also designed the costumes for the ballet performance for New years. Known for her flaming orange reddish hair , bold clothes - she is a woman of her times, the punk era of UK. A look at some of designs and her style. tamer looks images, vogue , runway magazine,

INSTAGRAM REAL STARS?

WONDER IF SHE IS REAL? How many people follow their favourite instagram and feel perhaps this is what a real person looks like and maybe lives like. I am not talking celebrities like Rihanna or Kardashians or any of the other major celebrities . I am not a big follower of instagram, but for those that are there are a few surprises such as one very popular Instagram Star is actually a virtual reality image, not a REAL person. These computer generated images look so real that people are actually thinking it is a real person. Something strange about that , if someone is able to fool people in such a way Firstly it is not stated this is not a real person This to me is funny. with all the talk about fake news etc. So why is it allowed to have computer generated images allowed to be part of? Okay maybe its like following a cartoon hero, i.e. SUPERMAN or WONDERWOMAN - but this we know are only characters not REAL PEOPLE. These so called stars gorgeous , flawless and h

CAMOUFLAGE STYLES// Fashion, designer

SOMETHING DIFFERENT I have to say I love color and prints, and when I saw the work of this Kenyan photographer Thandiwe Murui , I was in AWE. Such vibrant prints that make a statement . The prints or the checkerboard are definitely eye- catching. ( I happen to have a checkerboard top that I wear as a coverup) This might not be for everyones taste, but sometimes it is fun to be a bit wilder! THE SWIRLS love this print and the colour combination . Vibrant and fun! A MOD- FLORAL this print that looks like a Sunflower is perfect for summer. JUST BLENDING IN CHECKERBOARD ANYONE? find out more about her work here Thandiwe via BBC images via Thandiwe Murui

LE CHIC MODE

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