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║today my way║

►► Chocolate robot didn't last long, wasn't even partially shared. Begged to be devoured.






















The colour of her cheeks and the shine in her eyes. The ruffles of a skirt, stripes covering busy legs mixed with even more on top. The shade of the sea and our companion of a clear sky, green bushes seduced by the evening sun. Today it may be the blue and corn yellow, tomorrow other inspiration will take over as we know ourselves well enough not to fight it. Inconsistency in hues is the only priority. So is the change of scenery, mood and means of transport (hello scooter days!), change of circumstances. I love the experiences that come with it all.

We still walk a lot or I should say, I still do and that is my biggest achievement as of late. But as an investment activity, I'll take it and go wherever the streets will take me. This time it was Swanage again, a place where everything has started for us on English soil and because we've known the place like inside and out and a little beyond, we just settled on trying what we know and love - from visiting Chococo, a chocolate factory with cute creations making their way to our mouths way too easily, dining on fish and chips overlooking the sea in its prettiest tint of blue, rummaging through trinkets and inessentials of a Curiosity Store stocking more wonders than a child's toy basket can hold were the most to be happy with. Weather was not to be left go unnoticed too - clear skies and a slight breeze steered us into the shinier side of life.

A busy weekend ahead of us - glamming up our bedroom with some colour. I hope it will prove that with a little creativity (and a lot of swishing of paint brushes) we can turn this space into something worth oohing and aahing at. Photographing too. Happy weekend, friends!
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swanage, taking full advantage, windy season, chococo




This video was made for a number of reasons and visiting the chocolate shop was or wasn't the most important of them (I still haven't decided). This is where all my sweet dreams come true. There is plenty of magic about this town, the lack of good weather didn't need to constrain our creativity so here it is, a lot of fun in less then three minutes. Enjoy each French verse too. xx 

Music: Zaz On Ira

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WILDERNESS FILLED WITH LAUGHTER AND TOO MUCH DRIED FRUIT
WILDERNESS FILLED WITH LAUGHTER AND TOO MUCH DRIED FRUIT
Whenever my foot is placed on top of the cliffs of Swanage I always feel I dabble into uncharted waters no matter how many times I was presented with a breathtaking view. I've seen it in the winter, searched for the spring always late in this side of the globe, roasted in a summer sun on the open space. It was no surprise that we wanted to spend a little time over Easter around here - no rain, not too many visitors and nothing but sun. There are only a handful of days like that in the spring over here, letting them go to waste is a crime. We packed easy to eat snacks, easy to dump scooters as legs give you more options when you're three and beyond and enjoyed the possibilities of a family picnic-style get together. Here is a dose of colour in jpg format that hit us above and beyond with the calm sea as the background. If I could send you a postcard it would look like one of the photos taken on the day. Or just the whole set posted every day of the week. 

WILDERNESS FILLED WITH LAUGHTER AND TOO MUCH DRIED FRUIT
WILDERNESS FILLED WITH LAUGHTER AND TOO MUCH DRIED FRUIT
WILDERNESS FILLED WITH LAUGHTER AND TOO MUCH DRIED FRUIT
WILDERNESS FILLED WITH LAUGHTER AND TOO MUCH DRIED FRUIT
WILDERNESS FILLED WITH LAUGHTER AND TOO MUCH DRIED FRUIT

I don't think I would have changed anything about today. Even the funny mishaps we had throughout like Nadia falling flat on her face while running down the hill or leaving us parents with all the wheels that were no longer needed made the adventure more real. We wouldn't mind living in Swanage again, I never felt so detached from distractions than living here, not to mention working full time. Four years on, a little girl on board and a move back to where it all started? Idea too cool to pass up. xx    

WILDERNESS FILLED WITH LAUGHTER AND TOO MUCH DRIED FRUIT
WILDERNESS FILLED WITH LAUGHTER AND TOO MUCH DRIED FRUIT
WILDERNESS FILLED WITH LAUGHTER AND TOO MUCH DRIED FRUIT
WILDERNESS FILLED WITH LAUGHTER AND TOO MUCH DRIED FRUIT
WILDERNESS FILLED WITH LAUGHTER AND TOO MUCH DRIED FRUIT
WILDERNESS FILLED WITH LAUGHTER AND TOO MUCH DRIED FRUIT

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PRETTY INCREDIBLE, CALM SEA FOR ALL THE ATTENTION YOU'RE GETTING
PRETTY INCREDIBLE, CALM SEA FOR ALL THE ATTENTION YOU'RE GETTING






































































Choosing a space we'll give our undenying attention is an easy process around here. A whiz to a place that falls in our category of heaven buzzing with tourists and noise of all kinds in the summer but not putting us off with the quietness of streets and shops closing at silly hour for the reminder of the year it is. It never shouts 'Hey, look at me!' but quietly does what it suppose to do to our eyes zooming across the water. I say this many times and will show you places that tell the story of our family so well becoming something very much our own no matter how often or rarely they are visited. We could have stayed forever pottering around our friends' house cuddling warm fur of their cats and dogs. We lost time in my all time favourite curiosity shop nabbing a few trinkets in Easter hues, snacked on discounted doughnuts that their texture has already evolved into something unrecognizable. It got really cold into the evening, our fingers almost stopped pressing the shutter button but we just couldn't leave. The colours, the abandonment of a space, intriguing calmness of the sea will always manipulate my mind in the best possible way. And yes, you guessed it, it would be a big deal to move to the sleepy town again but it already resonates with our hearts so we will let the dialogue continue.

PRETTY INCREDIBLE, CALM SEA FOR ALL THE ATTENTION YOU'RE GETTING
PRETTY INCREDIBLE, CALM SEA FOR ALL THE ATTENTION YOU'RE GETTING
PRETTY INCREDIBLE, CALM SEA FOR ALL THE ATTENTION YOU'RE GETTING
The exciting news that explain the portion of the classic shots a nature lover needs in order to remain sane indicates another milestone in our personal journey. We celebrated 11 years together the way it fits our vibe and choosing open space seemed like an excellent idea but the reality of it on a freezing cold afternoon sucked. But that is the fun part, right? So off we went to pick up Nadia from kindergarten and shower her with variety of kisses. It's the most fabulous part in my daily schedule and will never get enough of it. x

PRETTY INCREDIBLE, CALM SEA FOR ALL THE ATTENTION YOU'RE GETTING
PRETTY INCREDIBLE, CALM SEA FOR ALL THE ATTENTION YOU'RE GETTING
PRETTY INCREDIBLE, CALM SEA FOR ALL THE ATTENTION YOU'RE GETTING
Beanie: New Look, Infinity Scarf: Primark, Dress: Asos, Leather Boots: Bershka, Jacket: House of Fraser, Shopper: H&M
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END OF JANUARY HAPPENS TO BE PRETTY SPECTACULAR
Our joint portrait is being sketched since the first sign of interest in each other and will continue until the last grey hair. We don't always hold hands, we sit beside but sometimes run alone. Usual story that keeps us up on our toes and never allows to get bored, without a doubt the best lifetime experience imaginable (together with parenthood it is just a roller coaster ride for the clueless). I'd like to dedicate this post to person I've been inseparable for more than a decade, 11 years have found us in a decent shape and form, most especially being able to find a snippet of time to spend this day together. Here is a collection of meaningful things I could and couldn't live without since our dating era. 

I could mostly live without...
- Loud snoring when he reaches his REM stage
- Being asked to the table when I'm reading/blogging/being miles away
- His indecisiveness to numerous ideas of mine and a lot more reasons against them (to eventually going along with my plans and enjoying them to bits. Like I didn't know he would have loved them)
- Side effect of being overtired: coming straight from work, picking up toys and silently putting them back where they belong (quiet before the storm).

But I couldn't possibly make a day without...
- Giving up my share of quilt so I get to cuddle more to warm strong arms
- Blue eyes following me everywhere as I step out of the shower (and most definitely without any fabric on)
- His sweaty T-shirt that stays with me until I get awaken by Nadia's wriggling little body
- Phoning or texting several times a day not being rebuked for bothering him at work especially while his boss is accidentally standing next to him
- Being thought of even when I sleep (as he wakes up early and sometimes makes me breakfast)
- Roasted chicken and mashed potatoes in a delicious gravy (even without salad)
- Getting a gentle peeling with his unshaven jawline
- His smiling face greeting me out of wound down car window every time he's patiently waiting for me (mostly being late) and not going on about it (for the first fifteen minutes)
- Him curling up beside me in bed when we get a chance to lay side by side (chances are slim but we keep trying)
- Hot chocolate made with love (and milk not water) served exactly ten minutes (with the timer accuracy) after stirring the powder in. I don't know who I'd be taking with me on a deserted island - him or the timer, lol


There are a lot more reasons why my heart skips the minute I see your face, Dee. I'll keep collecting them with you by my side. xxx
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JUST ABOUT EVERYTHING OUT THERE WORTH LOVING
JUST ABOUT EVERYTHING OUT THERE WORTH LOVING

When the sun was still upon us and summer gear was in full show, we decided to head somewhere nice (not too far away) and it happened to be our beloved Swanage again (we can't help it, right?). We packed as light as we could, wandered around crowded streets before entering the gates of a kid's wildest fantasy coming true. This little entertainment park sits just on top of the hill overlooking insanely gorgeous view that is within your reach as long as you're willing to run down, cross the road and soak your feet in shallow water without embarrassment. We got ten tokens to use within the park and Nadia wasn't seen more in action than today. I suppose the whole town was there with us but it didn't feel overcrowded and checking in at most of the attractions available was more than we could wish for. The tractor ride was the best to say it humbly, I might just pause for a second to savour the view of my tight grip on the steering wheel taking us round the track skillfully. And I still don't hold a driving license!

JUST ABOUT EVERYTHING OUT THERE WORTH LOVING
JUST ABOUT EVERYTHING OUT THERE WORTH LOVING
JUST ABOUT EVERYTHING OUT THERE WORTH LOVING
JUST ABOUT EVERYTHING OUT THERE WORTH LOVING

When in Swanage we needn't look for an excuse for some fish and chips from the famous Fish Plaice. Oh, the fish and chips... we've been regular customers for as long as we can remember. There are queues outside the door but the reasonable wait is worth the consistently great old fashioned chips and proper chunks of delicately battered cod. There is plenty of seating inside and out with us always choosing the benches to enjoy the taste in the dazzling sun and noise of seagulls fighting. Just like this afternoon, we sat outside to see the sun touching the horizon contemplating renting the pedal boat next time we're here. I'd like to go back, like, right now.  

JUST ABOUT EVERYTHING OUT THERE WORTH LOVING




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BLAME IT ON THE VIEW
BLAME IT ON THE VIEW


And my poor eyesight. No, blame it on the view primarily.

I had another amazing opportunity to head out for an adventure around country park in Swanage. We started the day uphill before popping into my optician. Almost 25 mile drive to get a professional advice on the type of contact lenses I should be wearing while having many stores just at the end of my nose must be a weird decision to maintain a good eyesight. We were never uncertain about how to tie ourselves to this place - the more strings attached the happier returns. So we moved away to a crowded town but the plan has always been simple - to feel comfortable away because of things to come back to. And if optician is what has tied us here, let it be wholeheartedly. Each time we visit we pick up fragments of things that are changing and yet they're timeless to our hearts. 

We are thrilled to the point of jokingly browsing the listings of properties for sale near the house we used to live. There's never a sign of activity here so we knock on the door to make sure we don't surprise anyone. Rarely someone opens it. The door either stays flung open or we greet our friends as they appear from nowhere. On early days of our visits we were leaving notes on scraps of paper, looking around the house for snippets of new things, the mid-afternoon lull in quiet murmuring of the fields, petting cats on our way out. We peaked into our room, shared a few memories or surprised gasps and went to greet the downtown. We did it again this time but the view was altogether different. The newly built house of our ex-landlords and friends' daughter has been placed where our space used to be. From a double vintage styled room there is only a little nook with sofa and hundred old wardrobe leaning towards the wall. Despite the new layout there was everything to be admired about this wild garden again - nothing really reduced it to give new building a life but it naturally embraced it from all angles allowing the old house shyly admiring its tall next of kin. We kindly examined the new addition - freshly build with all the technological facilities, even 'loo with the view' breathtakingly facing the moor. 

I still prefer the old building, wooden floors echoing our late footsteps, long grass seducing the bricks or being beaten down by the rain. I could see Nadia gathering cats to her arms and chasing butterflies, saying hello to the postman making his way to the back door fighting with benches and carrying packages and magazines I subscribed to a long time ago. What if Nadia was raised here, with the symphony of the sea and clashing of trees, everyone knowing each other and being eager to help. Is it better to dash away from the bustle of the city once in a while or rush to it from the peacefulness of the sleeping village?

BLAME IT ON THE VIEW


BLAME IT ON THE VIEW
BLAME IT ON THE VIEW
BLAME IT ON THE VIEW

BLAME IT ON THE VIEW
BLAME IT ON THE VIEW
BLAME IT ON THE VIEW
BLAME IT ON THE VIEW
BLAME IT ON THE VIEW
BLAME IT ON THE VIEW
BLAME IT ON THE VIEW

BLAME IT ON THE VIEW

BLAME IT ON THE VIEW

And then we returned home to rise to another day of the same views and chores. But here in this place, the stone, the sea were cast in a palette of different tones. There's no rush in nature, no hurry in exploring it. And that makes Andrea and her family our relatives in a way. I love the idea of it. Definitely. 
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