Liquid Dance

And speaking of happiness, how anyone can feel unhappy looking at this jazzy and abstract liquid colour dance? Kim Keever is the NYC based artist who drops various amounts of colour into a fish tank full of water and documents the swirling liquids as they mix and mingle. The awesome part is that every colour combination is unpredictably unique and one of a kind.

What I love most about them is that they are incredibly hypnotizing and just by looking at them I feel totally relaxed, you? xo

P.S: Liquid trapped in a fruit!
P.P.S: Remember those?

(via Because I'm Addicted)

Instant Mood Fix

Do you ever feel a little unhappy, uneasy and generally meh but not sure why or how to improve your mood? Well, yesterday I read an easy two-step trick that might just help.

First ask yourself: 'Am I happy right now?' If the answer is no, ask question number two: 'What obstacle is in my way?' It can be as simple as ''I'm feeling low on energy because I'm hungry' or as me this morning: 'I'm dreading the deadline that I'm not quite ready for yet'.

If you can accept your situations, fine. But if you can't, make decision about what you're going to do. For example: 'I'm going to have oatmeal for breakfast to get my energy level up' or 'I'm going to reorganize my schedule this week, just so I can comfortably meet my deadline without being late - prioritizing.'

Supposedly, when you ask yourself those questions, you momentarily pause the mind churn. That in turn allows your brain to focus on this one thing. This not only helps you figure out what to do, it makes you feel less anxious, more in charge of what is bothering you and makes you realize that it's probably not so bad after all.

Makes sense doesn't it? Would you try it? How are you today?  xo

P.S: Grounding and relaxing = productivity?
P.P.S: What did you do at 25?

(Photo via Rosie. Tip by Susan Weinschenk via Red Magazine)

Share your sounds!

Over the weekend while BBQ-ing at a friends' house and stuffing myself with blueberries, I learned an awesome little summer music trick that I wanted to share!

Our friend Tom wanted to play us a few recently discovered tunes from his phone, but we were short on speakers, so he brought out a glass to the garden, placed his phone in it and pressed play. I had no idea you can use a simple mug or a glass to replace speakers, but it worked so well! We spent the rest of the night chatting, sipping wine and listening to Avicii. My summer evenings will never be the same.

Psst: Supposedly the concave shape of the glass amplifies the sound creating a substitute for speakers. Nifty, isn't it? Go ahead and try it! xo

P.S: Summer wine trick.
P.P.S: Summer goals?

(Photos by Ashley - 7th House on the Left)

Giveaway Winner

Drum rolls, please!!! 
The winner of the Maggie Fine Jewelry GIVEAWAY is Rebecca. Congrats! xoxo

P.S: Thank you all for playing:) New giveaway is coming on Wednesday!

Cheers to a fun weekend

Cheers to the last weekend in June! What are you up to? Tomorrow morning we are packing up and spending the day out of the city with family and friends. Besides that, no big plans, just catching the rays and relaxing - how about you? Have a beautiful next two days, lovelies and I see you back here on Monday morning. As always, here is a bunch of fun links for your weekend-blog-hopping-fun! Enjoy.

Amazing! How to make your own (and beautiful) vegan chocolate.

Ah, what a perfect way to spend a day in London.

How Maia reset her life.

Lately our Friday nights are all about JJ Buckley wines, good friends and delicious food. Yours?

Look up - this video gave me chills!

What's organic? You may be surprised.

Beautiful!

Ha! Brilliant eyelash conditioning serum.

Call someone you love :)

Would love to have a bowl of this right now.

Made me laugh out loud.

How sweet is this hair flower?

We had this salad last night and I am making this one tonight.

The meaning of life...

Oh yum!

Ha, 13 days inside a taxidermy bear:)

Can't stop thinking about backyard burgers ever since I saw this.

What does it feel like to fly?

This juice sounds delicious.

We are tiny!

Plus, don't miss our $75 gift card jewelry GIVEAWAY this week! It's super sassy!

And fancy a blast from the past?
- Three years ago today.
- Two years ago today.
- One year ago today.

P.S: Fancy a bit of chit-chat? Join me on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest or even Instagram.

(Photo via Her New Tribe)

This Week's Gems

I'm wearing this pretty blouse today with a pair of shorts...

Summer and this little necklace go together like freckles and sun kissed skin:)...

S'mores kit just in time for 4th of July...

My friend Sofia would totally rock this straight shooter ring with breezy summer dresses and jazzy nails...

Love the colour of those sandals...

This maxi dress, messy hair, red lips and sandals = weekend summer strolls:)...

How pretty is this herb sticker decal?...

Those starfish earrings are a must if you are planning a seaside vacation this summer!...

Aww..the sweetest little bag ever!...

This sassy bow temporary tattoo would be fun for a date night with a messy top knot. Don't you think?...

This must be the most adorable ring I have ever seen...

:)...

How brilliant is this pep talk mug?...

This bike is on my mind lately. Isn't it beautiful?...

Giggle...

Those his and hers monogrammed pillow cases would make a beautiful gift to newlyweds...

Happy Friday, lovely ladies! What caught your eye this week? Any great finds or buys? xo

P.S: Fancy more gems?
P.P.S: Plus, don't miss our beautiful jewelry GIVEAWAY this week!

Colour Me Yummy

Lately, I can't get enough of food art and this colour project by Sibylle is no exception! Just looking at all those food boards, my compulsive side wants me to go to the kitchen and group all the food in our fridge by colour. But truly, how amazing would those look as art prints? Green is my favourite. Yours?

P.S: Food maps, food flags and bird food.
P.P.S: Plus, don't miss this gorgeous and summer ready jewelry GIVEAWAY!

(via Design Crush)

Feeling Fruity?

Would you wear a top, a pair of shorts or a dress with a pineapple print this summer? Lately, I can't get enough of all the fruity tees girls are wearing around the city! So, as an early birthday gift to myself, I got this little dress the other week. Usually, I shy away from fruity (bold) prints but each time I put this little number on, I feel like summer in a dress:) xo

P.S: Plus a dash of sassy animal instinct.
P.P.S: And my favourite sandals this season.

(Photos by/via Live Love LA, Des Petits Hauts, Riffled Perfection, Hush, Late Afternoon, My Fash Avenue, Moda Mob, Holly Keenan)

Morning pancakes with a coffee twist

Found! The pancake recipe that will make early mornings worth getting up for. Yup, I mean it! Kelli is a genius for cleverly adding a bit of instant espresso to the mix. Nifty, isn't it? Well, all I can say is that, if I can have pancakes with coffee, bananas and a sea of maple syrup in the morning - my day is pretty much made. What else do you need for a perfect morning fix? No more grumpy mornings from now on, deal? :) (Full recipe here). xoxo

P.S: Plus, those with apples and this with roasted cherries. Yum!
P.P.S: Also, don't miss this week's sassy Maggie Fine Jewelry GIVEAWAY!

(Photos by The Corner Kitchen)

Maggie Fine Jewelry Giveaway

Today’s giveaway is from an amazing Brooklyn based handmade jewelry shop, Maggie Fine Jewelry. Maggie's designs are inspired by nature and her neighbourhood, Bushwick. Her shop is full of swoonworthy rings, pretty necklaces, sassy earrings and beautiful bracelets - all made of recycled metals. Each of her beauties are truly unique and meant to last forever while creating amazing memories.

Today, Maggie is offering one lucky person a chance to win a $75 gift card to her shop. This way you can choose a design you fancy the most. I adore this ring, plus those earrings would make the perfect addition to your everyday summer uniform, don't you think?

For a chance to win you should be a follower of exPress-o, please visit the Maggie Fine Jewelry shop and tell us which piece is your favourite. As always the giveaway is open worldwide. The winner will be chosen at random on Monday morning. Good luck! xo

For extra entries:
Tweet about the giveaway, follow Maggie on Instagram, like Maggie on Facebook, follow exPress-o on Instagram, join the exPress-o group on Facebook, follow Maggie on Twitter, follow Maggie on Pinterest, follow exPress-o on Pinterest and please make sure to leave a separate comment for each entry. Also, please include your email address, so I can contact the winner. Thank you:)

Scenes of Life

Le sigh, there is nothing more precious than a well enjoyed little moment, is there? Being present seems so easy but in practice, there are always distractions that prevent us from taking in what each moment has to offer.

Lucie and Simon tried capturing those fleeting moments with this beautiful series by depicting normal instances of life through their lenses. Somehow those tiny jiffies of sitting at the table, taking a quick nap or just daydreaming by the window feel so intimate and darn special, don’t they? xo

P.S: A sassy GIVEAWAY Wednesday is coming up!

(via Design You Trust)

New York through a lens.

Do you wear specs or contacts? Does your vision get a bit blurry when you forget to put your glasses on? Well, the genius duo of Jamie Beck and Kevin Burg came up with those animated stills to give us a glimpse into the life of someone who wears glasses and lives in New York. They wanted to show how the world looks with and without the specs. Since I wear glasses daily, I’m fascinated by them, you? Beautiful and accurate. xo

P.S: PopSpots NYC.
P.P.S: Life through a bubble:)

(via Dose)

Lemon Blueberry Muffins

What's your favourite berries? Blueberries are on top of my list! So when yesterday I spotted them on the farmers' market, I got a whole box. Half of it was gone by the time I got home (typical) but the other half I used to make muffins.

Well, not your ordinary muffins - hands down the most amazing, light, moist and zesty cakes I have ever had! Julia is a genius for combining yogurt, berries and lemon zest in one simple recipe!

Huge plus: they take no time to make and you will eat them all in one sitting with a cup of coffee and good company:) I'm making them again on Thursday for a breakfast picnic I'm having with a few friends.

Lemon Blueberry Muffins
(Makes 6-8. Recipe adapted from Julia Frey of Vikalinka)

Ingredients:
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 4 tablespoons (60 grams) of butter
- 1/2 cup (125 grams) plain yogurt (I used Activia)
- 1 egg
- 5 tablespoons (3/8 cup) of milk
- 1/4 vanilla pod (seeded)
- Lemon zest of 1/2 lemon
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 3 handfuls of washed and fresh blueberries

Preheat the oven to 350F/180C. In a large bowl mix your flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and butter. In a small bowl mix lightly beaten egg, yogurt, vanilla, lemon juice and milk. Add wet ingredients to the dry ones. Add blueberries and lemon zest. Stir gently in order not to crush blueberries. Scoop into greased or paper lined muffins tin and bake at 350F/180C for 20-25 minutes. Ta dah!

P.S: How about those cookies, this blueberry sorbet or this Nutella + blueberry French toast?
P.P.S: Yum!

(Photos and layout by exPress-o)