World through Sunflower Eyes

It has been freezing cold outside the past week, with the wind around -20C at its worst. Since I am not that big fan of cold weather nor winter, I have preferred to stay inside quite a lot. Luckily the dance classes are not held outside. :D But this weekend I decided to head outdoors and get some fresh air. I must admit it was freezing cold but I did enjoy the amazing Finnish winter and its peculiarities. The nature is absolutely full of lovely small details that you just cannot seize to wonder. The white snowy sceneries are simply beautiful. And despite of the cold weather, it was wonderful to see the sun shining. The sun just fills me up with positive energy even on winter days. And the best thing is that after a long walk outdoors, you can snuggle up on the sofa under a blanket and sip hot chocolate while watching your favorite movie or reading some fashion magazines. And not to mention dreaming of a hot hot summer... ;)

On Wednesday I spent some quality time with my dear friend. We did not have anything planned, we decided spontaneously to hook up after work and enjoy some Nepalese cuisine. Since we both like to eat Nepalese food from time to time, it has become in a way a tradition to enjoy it once we meet. Since we both love to spice up our outfits with vintage and second hand items, we also headed to check out a local second hand store Relove in Helsinki. I ended up finding two pairs of shoes, both Spanish design. My friend found really cool gradient dyed grey jeans. To finish off our evening, we had a refreshing walk in the chilly winter weather of Helsinki enjoying the brilliant light installations of Lux Helsinki . The streets, buildings and squares were illuminated with the festival lights. Especially the installation of Helsinki Cathedral looked spectacular. The mixture of real lights and projections was simply a magical experience. Yet, the best t...

This weekend I enjoyed taking it easy outdoors. The autumn in Finland is at its best on sunny but chilly days like these. Worth to take advantage of these days since the days are getting cooler and frost is in the air. The winter is already looming around the corner. The colors of autumn leaves are amazing. A lovely mix of green, auburn, red, gold and copper. The color show is something that certainly captures your attention. "Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.” - Albert Camus Seurasaari Island is a great place for enjoying the nature and outdoor activities. On the island there is a popular open-air museum, its buildings representing various aspects of living in Finland along the centuries. Both locals and tourists are attracted by its rural and peaceful atmosphere. It is located just a stone's throw from the city centre of Helsinki. 

When the autumn hits, I immediately start to miss the sun and plan my next escape to Greece or some other sunny destination. On a lazy Sunday like this, I feel like the cat in my travel photo taken in Mykonos this summer. Fortunately, the day was chilly but sunny, so I decided to go out and ease my travel ache by visiting my favorite Greek restaurant-café in Helsinki. In case you are in Finland and love Greece, I highly recommend to stop by at Cafetino , located in Uudenmaankatu, Helsinki. Original taste of Greece and excellent service with a lovely setting. The place is hosted by Giorgos who always welcomes you with a friendly smile. E verything he does comes from his heart and the whole place is filled with positivity. Many local Greeks visit the place as well, which adds the place's authentic flavor.  For lunch you have always few Greek choices, and they truly taste like home-made! Everything is made by the owner himself. You can also grab your lunch as a t...