tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68471247893627107972024-03-18T20:36:50.610+00:00P & P styleP-and-Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04582556301249723224noreply@blogger.comBlogger410125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847124789362710797.post-6786911260338908432024-03-17T09:39:00.001+00:002024-03-17T09:39:51.441+00:00The secrets of the color green<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">✯ Hello <b><span style="color: #990000;">Shiny Stars</span></b>! ✯</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">"In nature you don't get lost, you find yourself."</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Thinking of the color <b>green</b> probably brings to mind some <b>natural elements</b>, such as grass, trees or plants. This is no wonder, because according to color psychology, green stands for nature, growth, <b>harmony</b>, but also for wealth and health. It can as well symbolize <b>life and renewal</b>, and the color is seen as positive in most cultures. Green is also known for its <b>calming effect</b>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSLVipt6FjFlQJDQpIjmYTKeG0ZhvVHSQZi8j3a1PajbgE7vT_yqqz4r1BVwDHeJDkE57LUIMD6tdAlaPcZOwXHQV7dmt4GSrU2PJ6q9TKxQopR2INsn4lc3SO04emCuH0ir79vrRmldI77j0acVjm_5vtUO0HX_EIw1pAzO4zOxbITU0EdxF-DSSdGn0/s1380/Green-blogpost_001_Green_freepik.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="699" data-original-width="1380" height="162" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSLVipt6FjFlQJDQpIjmYTKeG0ZhvVHSQZi8j3a1PajbgE7vT_yqqz4r1BVwDHeJDkE57LUIMD6tdAlaPcZOwXHQV7dmt4GSrU2PJ6q9TKxQopR2INsn4lc3SO04emCuH0ir79vrRmldI77j0acVjm_5vtUO0HX_EIw1pAzO4zOxbITU0EdxF-DSSdGn0/s320/Green-blogpost_001_Green_freepik.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Green is a color that is present throughout nature and is also often used in design and decoration, creating a sense of <b>freshness</b> and connection to the natural world.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb0PWA0WcWLVjP06vpqtiZLr2n9k_oTatj5wQYRxZFEGouRLhcPmQDUS5kd9PtE0VaImbJegtpwj-d2wLhD-J7-cEftpiRErjPsSYTwgt5VYAI7JS_pdt7Ej9Z01S4mPcNpR9DRoK-4QvWwetRKxR8bn_6OjOzWWCascAWlX2mIvrllbm5Z1qCHpH5Agc/s1060/Green-blogpost_001_Nature_freepik.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="589" data-original-width="1060" height="178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb0PWA0WcWLVjP06vpqtiZLr2n9k_oTatj5wQYRxZFEGouRLhcPmQDUS5kd9PtE0VaImbJegtpwj-d2wLhD-J7-cEftpiRErjPsSYTwgt5VYAI7JS_pdt7Ej9Z01S4mPcNpR9DRoK-4QvWwetRKxR8bn_6OjOzWWCascAWlX2mIvrllbm5Z1qCHpH5Agc/s320/Green-blogpost_001_Nature_freepik.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Today is <b>Saint Patrick's Day</b>, which is closely associated with this color. This day is celebrated on March 17th every year and honors Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. On this day, many people there wear green clothing or use green shamrocks for decoration.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq5i2OajbSaSRzGnymnLm39K2OGBT0SC1EpYoFAvWOTNqRzAPkSxq7QkbAJDoP9BFfHGyC9JSYcBAqGSBAgnfQ2OA9p8_T0tsbOanGygbM5Uqvd9zG0qb-ZmfTbat9JhmqS3znHPa3RmmIl48u1a1kKwakakTtGXWEKUWDd_bUa5QqcJ9P1eE2BOOXWsY/s740/Green-blogpost_001_SaintPatricksDay_freepik.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="740" data-original-width="740" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq5i2OajbSaSRzGnymnLm39K2OGBT0SC1EpYoFAvWOTNqRzAPkSxq7QkbAJDoP9BFfHGyC9JSYcBAqGSBAgnfQ2OA9p8_T0tsbOanGygbM5Uqvd9zG0qb-ZmfTbat9JhmqS3znHPa3RmmIl48u1a1kKwakakTtGXWEKUWDd_bUa5QqcJ9P1eE2BOOXWsY/w200-h200/Green-blogpost_001_SaintPatricksDay_freepik.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This occasion inspired today's post, and below you will find some inspiration with this color, featuring items from <b>Sinsay</b>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmfaLSFl6HyJbGzy8Wvd26P6-3U6HorKGGjIhSvyV7s1nOCJ6Mz5Cfv-4Cjfp0gcAUs8cRmJwWgXUgqMaHjBy5bja3DU7pbDGg5l7Sk3Ics-GzHEHuaifyExueczRX9foeH6TJmGRHpYa-z-u4IlZl-M0A0N27MQXzfEyVZX3PRBhITj21iqZ4WR9e9H0/s1396/Green-blogpost_Tolltarto_Sinsay.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="478" data-original-width="1396" height="110" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmfaLSFl6HyJbGzy8Wvd26P6-3U6HorKGGjIhSvyV7s1nOCJ6Mz5Cfv-4Cjfp0gcAUs8cRmJwWgXUgqMaHjBy5bja3DU7pbDGg5l7Sk3Ics-GzHEHuaifyExueczRX9foeH6TJmGRHpYa-z-u4IlZl-M0A0N27MQXzfEyVZX3PRBhITj21iqZ4WR9e9H0/s320/Green-blogpost_Tolltarto_Sinsay.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN8rPOF1fDj7qbzoEdhVDTKnVbmiQQMDhDcDiW1ntma4sXmtuDOXyHazIH7HEY26aYKhQHLHX3ygvbHaNwLWC5esK0xU4lJxTgMnpjdPXfIp48Uf7d2B_8p-39bzVyISJU1gjyUWwFOzP59KlpxzCA_QLH1lslTUA0oBsUQ-I2h4soi3AIPto6laER_kA/s1645/Green-blogpost_Miniruha_Sinsay.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQUvVQsYDxGDGabDPSer_DvKsp-o3i3QTQTbsL0Tgac1B_8-0pOhFCaz8CaGmy0wTFj9XaOkOvNZB0mDbJTemQb_ZopSHSfprcVFZi8QpiBca1zWJyadrkioGouZlavJHdMhWC4JHBofvizifqjRCVR9S6_r_vE_PH-XsrMVARsYvUxg5OUahwlylIsHM/s869/Green-blogpost_Miniszoknya_Sinsay.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="835" data-original-width="869" height="307" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQUvVQsYDxGDGabDPSer_DvKsp-o3i3QTQTbsL0Tgac1B_8-0pOhFCaz8CaGmy0wTFj9XaOkOvNZB0mDbJTemQb_ZopSHSfprcVFZi8QpiBca1zWJyadrkioGouZlavJHdMhWC4JHBofvizifqjRCVR9S6_r_vE_PH-XsrMVARsYvUxg5OUahwlylIsHM/s320/Green-blogpost_Miniszoknya_Sinsay.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh87K6lIWHyIUXU1t8_dh7hMcTQ0eG0zrt1PjMZ2_mHSvBtkUfhLaAe2h1zEhcukYDpQsMTweNRinrvbgrFxggMVQVfK5EAdf3tWAv9mwxRjR1cwoht1pKa1n4uhrowkEwJB53ySUNc5g2UTG9bYHM7Beeb671YgDXaqG8ihmlrO9lqxUA-mFLRW2WhrM8/s1470/Green-blogpost_Poharak_Sinsay.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="1470" height="172" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh87K6lIWHyIUXU1t8_dh7hMcTQ0eG0zrt1PjMZ2_mHSvBtkUfhLaAe2h1zEhcukYDpQsMTweNRinrvbgrFxggMVQVfK5EAdf3tWAv9mwxRjR1cwoht1pKa1n4uhrowkEwJB53ySUNc5g2UTG9bYHM7Beeb671YgDXaqG8ihmlrO9lqxUA-mFLRW2WhrM8/s320/Green-blogpost_Poharak_Sinsay.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Source of items: Sinsay</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #38761d;">🠊</span> Do you like the color green? <b>What's the first thing that comes to your mind</b> when you hear this color?</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">With best wishes,</div><div style="text-align: center;">E</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>P-and-Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04582556301249723224noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847124789362710797.post-45865823373529211622024-03-11T09:34:00.011+00:002024-03-11T09:37:11.158+00:00Super Mario, the mascot of Nintendo<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">✯ Hello <b><span style="color: #990000;">Shiny Stars</span></b>! ✯</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">"I think that inside every adult is the heart of a child. We just gradually convince ourselves that we have to act more like adults."</div><div style="text-align: center;">(Shigeru Miyamoto)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Yesterday, March 10, marked <b>National Mario Day</b>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Super Mario</b> is a beloved, timeless and iconic video game character and was created by <b>Nintendo</b> in <b>1985</b>. He is a plumber from the Mushroom Kingdom, known for his iconic red cap, blue overalls and moustache. Mario is often accompanied by his brother Luigi, and together they go on various adventures to save Princess Peach from the villain Bowser.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The <b>Super Mario series</b> has evolved over the decades, setting the standard for 2D and 3D platform games and is one of the most successful and enduring franchises in video game history. These games have <b>entertained generations of gamers</b> worldwide.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHSNXe4vd08Eg3XL20sxcKgD-pcUb_ghXd3ygzfPHrJXlgIktfc0T_sHI84G_Cw5j8K_5ldOmRHl_7orUzkE71AIvJ_5Dwm8-gCaLIp3ZG7uTS-wrWMikz-FHMqgDhQ3qldBuzv3Yc5BG7cq7udEBZbWCop7p-coCzOb3iKNt8NX7_TnQzfkcbz61Snuo/s1200/NintendoEntertainmentSystem-Lego.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="932" data-original-width="1200" height="249" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHSNXe4vd08Eg3XL20sxcKgD-pcUb_ghXd3ygzfPHrJXlgIktfc0T_sHI84G_Cw5j8K_5ldOmRHl_7orUzkE71AIvJ_5Dwm8-gCaLIp3ZG7uTS-wrWMikz-FHMqgDhQ3qldBuzv3Yc5BG7cq7udEBZbWCop7p-coCzOb3iKNt8NX7_TnQzfkcbz61Snuo/s320/NintendoEntertainmentSystem-Lego.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nintendo Entertainment System (Source: Lego)<br /></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Super Mario has also had a significant impact on fashion over the years. His <b>iconic look </b>has inspired countless clothing designs, accessories and even collaborations with high-end fashion brands. There was even a movie about him in 2023.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The following items are just a <b>little inspiration</b> on this occasion. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPUjaadwhWIv7mgxi5qQER-BTaeGLT1qSui4sNCEPP4b5BMla-gkOhA0YQvAPdbv017VLimz37dyLJsY8hBCO86iLh5EZPMQdwOOZX-NAtSqNG1G_QV1gTO6ql-ioeNwor3HSueSgm95g5svzLMPfOaQ094JqCXxhzncLY5Rdr3OgJDaEV1L95VWLw0j4/s1565/SuperMarioGraphicHoodie-Primark.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1565" data-original-width="1559" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPUjaadwhWIv7mgxi5qQER-BTaeGLT1qSui4sNCEPP4b5BMla-gkOhA0YQvAPdbv017VLimz37dyLJsY8hBCO86iLh5EZPMQdwOOZX-NAtSqNG1G_QV1gTO6ql-ioeNwor3HSueSgm95g5svzLMPfOaQ094JqCXxhzncLY5Rdr3OgJDaEV1L95VWLw0j4/w319-h320/SuperMarioGraphicHoodie-Primark.jpg" width="319" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Super Mario Graphic Hoodie (Source: Primark)</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7eRTDCJO-fPINgy9JLE5X2SL6YgtuvjRRZw2eiEvIpoW9Ii7ELSrixdtx-5XH-Vfb3ch0zCfz4XpnRwVLfhBsq92tiPcamd1GzjixZ-X6daA7F86nFICsEi5WbEXUkFcmYKP1QdC64mDuY9vfsM04Wq5Abjo5JUNxbcH5mTYjP8b4BWGN050ppgu8t78/s1759/SuperMarioAnkleSocks-Primark.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1759" data-original-width="1106" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7eRTDCJO-fPINgy9JLE5X2SL6YgtuvjRRZw2eiEvIpoW9Ii7ELSrixdtx-5XH-Vfb3ch0zCfz4XpnRwVLfhBsq92tiPcamd1GzjixZ-X6daA7F86nFICsEi5WbEXUkFcmYKP1QdC64mDuY9vfsM04Wq5Abjo5JUNxbcH5mTYjP8b4BWGN050ppgu8t78/s320/SuperMarioAnkleSocks-Primark.jpg" width="201" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Super Mario Ankle Socks (Source: Primark)</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvlNW9GP1ZY4Akyw-OrkFcSWbdjjahB5Pkxw-kIb2xg5uYQesUuy2lznaYfaKEDIM_JY5gtu9CueHvL8pT6xziSR_QW9sZ5kEGlGGlbNspW3YijN2Ox2QLzup9cIXhe7Uq4uAWk6gb_-p0NF2CiUdGfWsBS3RfXlIOPhfNk8GuaIO_PRlP52nBXTfCKAs/s1560/SuperMarioBoardShorts-Primark.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1198" data-original-width="1560" height="246" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvlNW9GP1ZY4Akyw-OrkFcSWbdjjahB5Pkxw-kIb2xg5uYQesUuy2lznaYfaKEDIM_JY5gtu9CueHvL8pT6xziSR_QW9sZ5kEGlGGlbNspW3YijN2Ox2QLzup9cIXhe7Uq4uAWk6gb_-p0NF2CiUdGfWsBS3RfXlIOPhfNk8GuaIO_PRlP52nBXTfCKAs/s320/SuperMarioBoardShorts-Primark.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Super Mario Board Shorts (Source: Primark)</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">🠊 <b><i>Have you ever played the game, seen the movie or had any clothing or accessories with Super Mario on them?</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Wishing you a great week,</div><div style="text-align: center;">E</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>P-and-Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04582556301249723224noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847124789362710797.post-73661509095852693272024-03-03T12:13:00.001+00:002024-03-03T12:13:26.317+00:00A lesson in prioritizing mental health<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">✯ Hello <b><span style="color: #990000;">Shiny Stars</span></b>! ✯</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">"Talk to yourself like you would to someone you love."</div><div style="text-align: center;">(Brené Brown)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">At the beginning of this year I decided to write a post every week if possible because I really enjoy it. It wasn't planned as mandatory, yet, last week, as the days passed and Sunday evening approached, the pressure grew as I hadn't written a post that week. The guilt set in, and then I realized <b>I was being too hard on myself</b>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The expectations we often place on ourselves <b>create</b> <b>unnecessary stress</b> and affect our mental wellbeing. We need to self-reflect and understand that we need to allow ourselves some flexibility.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHVvaonsm6kmX07tgzevaTSQw-Wtxnazqh66OFk71PW7KnJ98v6Ip03RsN-J8tgiPkaYj0J5Sc9ssqVZxQikwqcfTenqM-t9qKfBjAa4pD2zqjDQkEgbRovTEEEJiRm8a46AKbzENIIjQAuCBSpl_Ls5mZSg5-qSK9-kaFyV86_Nha98oCK91QaACsu5k/s740/A-lesson-in-prioritizing-mental-health_Pressure-overthinking_Freepik-.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="652" data-original-width="740" height="282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHVvaonsm6kmX07tgzevaTSQw-Wtxnazqh66OFk71PW7KnJ98v6Ip03RsN-J8tgiPkaYj0J5Sc9ssqVZxQikwqcfTenqM-t9qKfBjAa4pD2zqjDQkEgbRovTEEEJiRm8a46AKbzENIIjQAuCBSpl_Ls5mZSg5-qSK9-kaFyV86_Nha98oCK91QaACsu5k/s320/A-lesson-in-prioritizing-mental-health_Pressure-overthinking_Freepik-.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">We tend to place <b>high demands on ourselves</b>, be it in our professional endeavors, our fitness goals or our personal projects. While ambition and dedication are admirable qualities, it's important to <b>recognize the importance of self-compassion</b>. Life is full of unexpected twists and turns, and we must <b>learn to adapt</b> and change our plans accordingly. And when we do, we shouldn't feel guilty or the need to constantly apologize.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Missing our own deadline for a post or skipping a training session shouldn't be a reason to berate ourselves. It's important to <b>listen to our bodies and our minds</b> and understand when we need to <b>take a break or readjust our priorities</b>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Putting extra pressure on ourselves will only affect our mental health and overall wellbeing. Instead, we should strive to maintain a healthy balance, <b><u>be kind to ourselves</u></b> and treat ourselves with the same compassion and understanding we would show a friend in a similar situation. - You wouldn't talk to your best friend the way you talk to yourself in such circumstances, would you?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlunWsTjf6ehqNj-_L2XWPkHvNl2ny3qziBHV0bRJFXd_7xKjmOf_dARraM1sXZ3lNIPZSpBHoYMR2F-Cg0EuAWhnJeeT9GZ-aF1agJFi4FeN97rSqUQ8xemgD7KPN3GwfgivJVwws3z1swEJeOjh-XQbw7BCLpbxwrPAB5c601kMFKnJukF-c55OHnp4/s740/A-lesson-in-prioritizing-mental-health_Your-body-your-rules_Freepik-.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="568" data-original-width="740" height="246" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlunWsTjf6ehqNj-_L2XWPkHvNl2ny3qziBHV0bRJFXd_7xKjmOf_dARraM1sXZ3lNIPZSpBHoYMR2F-Cg0EuAWhnJeeT9GZ-aF1agJFi4FeN97rSqUQ8xemgD7KPN3GwfgivJVwws3z1swEJeOjh-XQbw7BCLpbxwrPAB5c601kMFKnJukF-c55OHnp4/s320/A-lesson-in-prioritizing-mental-health_Your-body-your-rules_Freepik-.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">So if you find yourself in a similar situation and feel guilty about missing your personal deadline or skipping a workout, be gentle with yourself. Life is a journey with ups and downs, and it's okay to stumble along the way. Be flexible, <b>prioritize your mental health</b>, and remember that self-compassion is the key to a fulfilling and balanced life.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkR_AuQhIX5xRuah_J5WaeJCPmkxAVLSXSa4jWXqhu455B_6U9UNFAoRkZt8qq7MAR7fCHlohny4asQP5yWSjMTg0Rp01oeAkMCpjLSCDyeTktHxt2zui1ihpBcY65xbTUORAlB1toQWsPvNXGdCfUP7_ry9zLXb8xkBYilWn50dA1-7LhbXs4_mFY_II/s740/A-lesson-in-prioritizing-mental-health_Meditation_Freepik.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="740" data-original-width="740" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkR_AuQhIX5xRuah_J5WaeJCPmkxAVLSXSa4jWXqhu455B_6U9UNFAoRkZt8qq7MAR7fCHlohny4asQP5yWSjMTg0Rp01oeAkMCpjLSCDyeTktHxt2zui1ihpBcY65xbTUORAlB1toQWsPvNXGdCfUP7_ry9zLXb8xkBYilWn50dA1-7LhbXs4_mFY_II/s320/A-lesson-in-prioritizing-mental-health_Meditation_Freepik.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">With this being said, I wish you a lovely Sunday,</div><div style="text-align: center;">E</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>P-and-Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04582556301249723224noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847124789362710797.post-61740753482066840292024-02-18T10:46:00.002+00:002024-02-18T10:46:43.899+00:00Spring is in the air: 5 activities to shake off the winter blues<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">✯ Hello <b><span style="color: #990000;">Shiny Stars</span></b>! ✯</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">"No winter lasts forever; no spring skips its turn."</div><div style="text-align: center;">(Hal Borland)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">As we approach the end of the winter season, I am <b>already</b> <b>looking forward to the arrival of spring</b>. The temperature is rising, the daylight is getting longer, nature is awakening.</div><div style="text-align: center;">The <b>change of seasons</b> also provides a great opportunity to shift our routines. Here are <b><u>5 activities</u></b> that will help you to make the most of the changing weather and welcome the new season with its blooming flowers.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4clD2a0KTGgV8wDSW95rBS_U8q7hj64MFeDSLe1woPzE51TJcwzw94kXnGK0J19txRTQJD-_lnwHRE_qE4MLD9O4DUWovZmf7NlK5knheWZP2abEeX0jMaOwlpywM_uwlcrnvqyOJojFBYvP-KGJe6azi25ECrBhs9IBYfBAu2WaueOrFsh3bkMKGHZk/s900/Spring_009_freepik.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="900" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4clD2a0KTGgV8wDSW95rBS_U8q7hj64MFeDSLe1woPzE51TJcwzw94kXnGK0J19txRTQJD-_lnwHRE_qE4MLD9O4DUWovZmf7NlK5knheWZP2abEeX0jMaOwlpywM_uwlcrnvqyOJojFBYvP-KGJe6azi25ECrBhs9IBYfBAu2WaueOrFsh3bkMKGHZk/s320/Spring_009_freepik.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>🌼</b><b>🌷🌼 <span style="font-size: medium;">Spring cleaning</span></b> - For most of us, cleaning is probably not our favorite activity, but decluttering and organizing can help us freshen up our homes and create a clean environment for the new season. Trust me, you'll feel better afterwards, and it's kind of worth an exercise too.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-gmayAP3TTibLGntMbEDuKKsjp76j3kg-C7Qp5QFGsh_WafOSa4qgHFRapm_jhiKtJHsWs5O_r5oqIcNvAlkz9lNmfLani3PAlNPhfxZTLndB7zlwUcQbdX232TGNDIKYaV6Pc_vVvNC2exiEP4YzZHejdpCrefm_fVDbBuEk7XEFRIERCJtLvrWuRUU/s900/Spring_008_freepik.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="590" data-original-width="900" height="131" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-gmayAP3TTibLGntMbEDuKKsjp76j3kg-C7Qp5QFGsh_WafOSa4qgHFRapm_jhiKtJHsWs5O_r5oqIcNvAlkz9lNmfLani3PAlNPhfxZTLndB7zlwUcQbdX232TGNDIKYaV6Pc_vVvNC2exiEP4YzZHejdpCrefm_fVDbBuEk7XEFRIERCJtLvrWuRUU/w200-h131/Spring_008_freepik.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>🌼</b><b>🌷🌼 </b><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Spring decor</span> </b>- It's time to replace all the wintry decoration and bring a touch of spring into your home by updating your decor with fresh flowers and some vernal decor.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTLoNWIpcZ20g5ngmNj9JmP4OjuHGnCy5Hsim2HicIUXBbTxGIvit_tXWLGa1Zzm7NbHMqhnDIVoXVuDCnfLqwn78haf-VrqH6I9AGbou-ldjLC_x8OqwSRHtOXrV-oaVcyX1sJZ9cNFIp8pvHB5JWKPbFiSAbQL8VD5Hv9Jx7vGaCXFr_6Qq-0yoYiBA/s900/Spring_001_freepik.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="900" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTLoNWIpcZ20g5ngmNj9JmP4OjuHGnCy5Hsim2HicIUXBbTxGIvit_tXWLGa1Zzm7NbHMqhnDIVoXVuDCnfLqwn78haf-VrqH6I9AGbou-ldjLC_x8OqwSRHtOXrV-oaVcyX1sJZ9cNFIp8pvHB5JWKPbFiSAbQL8VD5Hv9Jx7vGaCXFr_6Qq-0yoYiBA/s320/Spring_001_freepik.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>🌼</b><b>🌷🌼 </b><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Outdoor activities</span></b> - It's getting light outside for longer and the temperatures are milder, allowing us to enjoy more outdoor activities. There will no longer be an excuse that it's already dark outside after work, which is something I'm really looking forward to. Whether hiking, biking or simply going for a walk, enjoy the fresh air, the sun and the beauty of nature.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMveUqndGqnxo5on3WcSTow7E4r9aGWURlhApvV5R-JedJ6y94UF9qkTnxq-An1kQfl3IpcHeqgiUg4aSQVFEx4zL9SpHRQCsuODvHFbbolv-6eWAKFsfuMeLLHi15OsUNkK5PzW3SixZWG8EKC66kDPxmN11EfK8fpLeqFV7Yi2wDBEupUZZCm8sYO6A/s826/Spring_002_freepik.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="612" data-original-width="826" height="237" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMveUqndGqnxo5on3WcSTow7E4r9aGWURlhApvV5R-JedJ6y94UF9qkTnxq-An1kQfl3IpcHeqgiUg4aSQVFEx4zL9SpHRQCsuODvHFbbolv-6eWAKFsfuMeLLHi15OsUNkK5PzW3SixZWG8EKC66kDPxmN11EfK8fpLeqFV7Yi2wDBEupUZZCm8sYO6A/s320/Spring_002_freepik.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>🌼</b><b>🌷🌼 </b><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Spring getaway</span></b> - Whether it's a day trip or a whole weekend, exploring a new place or visiting an old one, embrace the adventure and switch off your mind during this time.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKprCQaTmoO_VNt3ucfoMpS0QF3MpDpci-78RM0g_YC2_6Bmt84cz9PKvtv4lUj8vtZQJB3tydV_s0MGws9nCCvVvIaLjM0PyA3DBWMqvDIdQXmt2HyyvWuafl_xFbYQhXTj007oJAWV8jmC6mC2ot_Lw-iMng7nnmz0EldkDvZAOem-30ZzET1I2mSFo/s1380/Spring_005_freepik.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="1380" height="160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKprCQaTmoO_VNt3ucfoMpS0QF3MpDpci-78RM0g_YC2_6Bmt84cz9PKvtv4lUj8vtZQJB3tydV_s0MGws9nCCvVvIaLjM0PyA3DBWMqvDIdQXmt2HyyvWuafl_xFbYQhXTj007oJAWV8jmC6mC2ot_Lw-iMng7nnmz0EldkDvZAOem-30ZzET1I2mSFo/s320/Spring_005_freepik.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>🌼</b><b>🌷🌼 </b><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Practice mindfulness</span> </b>- Don't forget to take the time to slow down too. Pay attention to the sights, sounds and sensations around you. Enjoy the awakening nature, the beauty of the flowers. I personally can't wait for this, and also to listen to the birds and bees. It's so calming.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMT1T6p1Maa8rEeTEt9HA6M-vNMNvxoT7ynl8U2dGWG7QYC-H_Wsl8UX6fVlWhyP69Va6QHhGSDP9RF5q7eX0mYZLY-sSXJC8z_RsGs1Kzb4eeUyPxcbBy7RJ4LRJWJMYwVlZZ4QxbfxbGoW1HB5CHEctWWRuSnk9JhB-NOuLIuTlfdMGSaABEaJcHrU0/s900/Spring_007_freepik.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="900" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMT1T6p1Maa8rEeTEt9HA6M-vNMNvxoT7ynl8U2dGWG7QYC-H_Wsl8UX6fVlWhyP69Va6QHhGSDP9RF5q7eX0mYZLY-sSXJC8z_RsGs1Kzb4eeUyPxcbBy7RJ4LRJWJMYwVlZZ4QxbfxbGoW1HB5CHEctWWRuSnk9JhB-NOuLIuTlfdMGSaABEaJcHrU0/w200-h133/Spring_007_freepik.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">As we prepare to <b>say goodbye to winter and welcome spring</b>, there are endless opportunities to enjoy the changing landscape and reconnect with nature. From spring cleaning to outdoor adventures, there are countless activities to help you make the most of the transition and celebrate the arrival of this new season filled with growth, renewal and blossoming possibilities.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">What activities are you looking forward to with the end of the winter season? <b>Share your favorite ways</b> to welcome spring in the comments below.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">With best wishes,</div><div style="text-align: center;">E</div>P-and-Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04582556301249723224noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847124789362710797.post-780790379828928862024-02-11T12:14:00.004+00:002024-02-11T12:22:37.861+00:00Finding joy in the little things: Valentine's Day inspiration<div style="text-align: center;">✯ Hello <b><span style="color: #990000;">Shiny Stars</span></b>! ✯</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">"Love isn't something you find. Love is something that finds you."</div><div style="text-align: center;">(Loretta Young)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Valentine's Day</b> is celebrated every year on <b>February 14</b>. Over the centuries, the holiday has evolved into a <b>celebration of love</b>, whereby the exchange of cards, flowers and gifts is a common tradition. In recent years, Valentine's Day has also evolved into a commercial holiday, offering businesses the opportunity to profit from it, which has naturally led to numerous discussions about this special day.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">In my opinion, you shouldn't limit your love to a specific day, but show it <b>all year round</b>. Regardless, a little extra gift on Valentine's Day can't hurt, of course. But remember that love is best shown through <b>consistent actions</b> that show care, support and appreciation every day, not just on a specific holiday.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">You can show your love through <b>small acts of kindness</b>, such as leaving a love note, giving a warm hug or cooking a favorite meal, but also with small but thoughtful gifts. Remember that <b>the price tag doesn't define</b> the sentiment behind the gift. What matters most is the thought, love, effort and time someone puts into choosing a gift. This can be anything from a handmade card, to a personalized photo frame, a box of chocolates or a bouquet of flowers. Other options include experiences such as a dinner out together, a movie night or cooking lunch together.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>🠊 Are you celebrating Valentine's Day? If so, how do you celebrate it?</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdso_xjzjSLJF5Bg-bPNJKPryedjFkkMZZGEXZK6305Us9qGQODposRArlQBZD1dmraJlUBQJ7TAQW5gV4U7xG4cZDzFmnb0IldEBXnbqkds0wqOg-ZoNBvStaLH3eazkCHefjPXsO9g4QgfnpZKuzPAob3qt1J6EyXzRvVVb86aF5XbTrzyru7QTvrnA/s1380/Love_Freepik_03.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="531" data-original-width="1380" height="154" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdso_xjzjSLJF5Bg-bPNJKPryedjFkkMZZGEXZK6305Us9qGQODposRArlQBZD1dmraJlUBQJ7TAQW5gV4U7xG4cZDzFmnb0IldEBXnbqkds0wqOg-ZoNBvStaLH3eazkCHefjPXsO9g4QgfnpZKuzPAob3qt1J6EyXzRvVVb86aF5XbTrzyru7QTvrnA/w400-h154/Love_Freepik_03.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">💖 "You can search throughout the entire universe for someone who is more deserving of your love and affection than you are yourself, and that person is not to be found anywhere. You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe deserve your love and affection."</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>(Buddha)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">💖 "Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier."</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>(Mother Teresa)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">💖 "Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies."</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>(Aristotle)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipooxN7sp69Fi26-B-6DDZ-MtaFBFyzswCxgl0zGaEZu7Wo6OI9sKgsj_yDEpSF7n5WvhYhIkP8tdJKHOt4BPGbS8wZMnSbEQ5FRG5swBt5YfSufaYC7ILYGApvxnoVk9mbc7oyGFj0vEIqoBgfDvkVhKxRLd60JmoJ0z0zXMimwFecjhcchydGAy_D90/s1380/Love_Freepik_05.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="531" data-original-width="1380" height="123" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipooxN7sp69Fi26-B-6DDZ-MtaFBFyzswCxgl0zGaEZu7Wo6OI9sKgsj_yDEpSF7n5WvhYhIkP8tdJKHOt4BPGbS8wZMnSbEQ5FRG5swBt5YfSufaYC7ILYGApvxnoVk9mbc7oyGFj0vEIqoBgfDvkVhKxRLd60JmoJ0z0zXMimwFecjhcchydGAy_D90/s320/Love_Freepik_05.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">💖 "Love is being stupid together."</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>(Paul Valery)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">💖 "You can't blame gravity for falling in love."</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>(Albert Einstein)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1DkGpZ9x-1741dPBq0h2EaZVDI-ZDRbNnB92o3fbVb7BIz56UfPnuGzG9h39UWQoZPzIwn-DMNiXabuwduYFRs8nOLMqwVg5DWOt7tj1DGKMdrZOZ83xcVImK4LHInaAtEPcEhFsXk9VVfXBnJa6Z2PAeMFLAamKXbc6WjxmmKsQvme6DP5Zzyyy3q44/s1060/Love_Freepik_01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="596" data-original-width="1060" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1DkGpZ9x-1741dPBq0h2EaZVDI-ZDRbNnB92o3fbVb7BIz56UfPnuGzG9h39UWQoZPzIwn-DMNiXabuwduYFRs8nOLMqwVg5DWOt7tj1DGKMdrZOZ83xcVImK4LHInaAtEPcEhFsXk9VVfXBnJa6Z2PAeMFLAamKXbc6WjxmmKsQvme6DP5Zzyyy3q44/s320/Love_Freepik_01.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">💖 "There are never enough I Love You's."</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>(Lenny Bruce)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">💖 "The best thing to hold onto in life is each other."</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>(Audrey Hepburn)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwNf41BH-e8SYM2g-H3Nj-Z4hu3STCTv-wyjUibAEJRlqU3xZLP1vpBAnacEZmCf8WioOROJgFUtt_8qnB_cq9uDfGakfrYYztHk8GRNLKCnbzXyLoeq11MaX1Vd32NppEwbXGoWLM6Q5qc9oTThSOzQrfAvqnIY4pfRpZx77kUZttkr-jSqXNPMhImUE/s1380/Love_Freepik_04.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="531" data-original-width="1380" height="123" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwNf41BH-e8SYM2g-H3Nj-Z4hu3STCTv-wyjUibAEJRlqU3xZLP1vpBAnacEZmCf8WioOROJgFUtt_8qnB_cq9uDfGakfrYYztHk8GRNLKCnbzXyLoeq11MaX1Vd32NppEwbXGoWLM6Q5qc9oTThSOzQrfAvqnIY4pfRpZx77kUZttkr-jSqXNPMhImUE/s320/Love_Freepik_04.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div>With best wishes,</div><div>E</div><div><br /></div></div>P-and-Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04582556301249723224noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847124789362710797.post-74964767548898963992024-02-03T16:39:00.000+00:002024-02-03T16:39:01.228+00:00Letter bead bracelets: A fun and meaningful craft for all ages<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">✯ Hello <span style="color: #990000;"><b>Shiny Stars</b></span>! ✯</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">"It all started with one little bead."</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Making <b>letter bead bracelets</b> is fun for all ages. They are easy and quick to make and a perfect craft activity <b>for both children and adults</b>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">You can completely <b>personalize</b> these bracelets and you can freely choose the size, the colors and of course the word you add.</div><div style="text-align: center;">You can choose positive and motivational sayings, but also your name, the name of your partner, your children or other loved ones, your horoscope, not to mention a date or a monogram, perhaps a place you would like to remember.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBY1dTaGCaIUPbQTvqH8yQbve7M0Sw8y1KeMjKnauhPDuOsEEzUBlbdrUA3kIKW6pbDspz7NI4Z9d5uIs7Dse3FD-aYZjPpkLdolzgGR8f0ZdC9eoyoOIQldamNvqNce_5zeAG-Zf2bEKiFbYhP7sN5UjbUC6ErCAzMG8cpxI0Co_umsuUVyfBMbFujq8/s1111/P-and-P_style_Letter-bead-bracelets-for-all-ages_m.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="896" data-original-width="1111" height="323" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBY1dTaGCaIUPbQTvqH8yQbve7M0Sw8y1KeMjKnauhPDuOsEEzUBlbdrUA3kIKW6pbDspz7NI4Z9d5uIs7Dse3FD-aYZjPpkLdolzgGR8f0ZdC9eoyoOIQldamNvqNce_5zeAG-Zf2bEKiFbYhP7sN5UjbUC6ErCAzMG8cpxI0Co_umsuUVyfBMbFujq8/w400-h323/P-and-P_style_Letter-bead-bracelets-for-all-ages_m.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">To make the bracelet, <b><u>all you need is</u></b> a handful of colored beads of your choice, some letter beads, elastic string and, of course, a pair of scissors. Optional are glue and a piece of tape.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Choose any material you want, there are different types, sizes, colors, pick what you like the most and what best expresses you. <b>There is no right or wrong here</b>, the design is entirely up to you.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">💛 The first step is to wrap the elastic string around your wrist to find the right size. <b>Cut a piece of string </b>that is about twice the size of your wrist so that you have enough room to tie the knot later.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">💛 Next,<b> thread on the beads</b>. Make sure that the beads do not fall down on the opposite side when threading them on. If you are a beginner, you can tape the beginning to your desk with a small piece of tape. When threading on the letter beads, make sure that the letters are facing in the right direction. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The letters should be in the center of your bracelet. I always start with one side and if it's not right, correct it in the end by taking off or adding more beads at the beginning, but some people start with the word and then add the beads evenly on both sides. Choose what works easier for you.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">There's no need to worry about not finding the <b>symmetry</b> on your first try. You can always adjust it accordingly by adding or removing beads once you've checked it. Just make sure you end up with the same number of decorative beads on both sides of the letter beads so that the pattern is symmetrical on your wrist.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">💛 Once all the beads have been added, it's time to bring the two ends of the string together and <b>tie</b> them into<b> a knot</b>. Some people also secure the knot with a bit of glue, but I personally don't do this.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">💛 Finally, <b>cut off the excess</b> string at the end of the knot with scissors leaving you as close to the knot as possible.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">That is all. Beaded bracelets are a great addition to any jewelry wardrobe. They are colorful and personalizable. You can even stack them or combine them with other types of bracelets, but they even make a great gift.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">🠊 <b><i>Do you have a letter bracelet or are you planning to make one? Which word have you chosen for it?</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Get started and have fun making your own beautiful beaded bracelet! 😊</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">With best wishes,</div><div style="text-align: center;">🅔</div>P-and-Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04582556301249723224noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847124789362710797.post-68694263101005290822024-01-27T10:26:00.002+00:002024-02-05T22:33:57.432+00:00Uplifting words: 15 motivational quotes to brighten up your day<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">✯ Hello <b><span style="color: #990000;">Shiny Stars</span></b>! ✯</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">"Always remember you matter, you're important and you are loved, and you bring to this world things no one else can."</div><div style="text-align: center;">(Charlie Mackesy)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I've always liked <b>motivational, inspirational quotes</b>. They can always cheer me up somehow, and that's why I decided to collect my favorites here today. That way, not only me but everyone else can come back here in our not-so-happy moments and find inspiration. Hopefully they'll <b>brighten your day</b> too.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">These quotes also have something to do with my previous post about bullet<b> </b>journaling. Pick your favorites and add them <b>to your journal </b>to always have them on hand and remember the wise words.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuq9_nt6sN8bhnD2vKWYzWHpCnC6JIZhQ_N7V5ogKpIvB7FjkDsufce3unB7PF_A0GvLlHSsr114HPbPqfHbyVQwgQPK3qiIwbH0X8keHt-DUG6m7uZ1IILv5s8oR71RUNkoABtJM_q1PkOZ5q9VyxaXYOfiQKqgJHeH2W2QmwBxcHFVXf6YRh12yLI64/s900/Motivational_freepik_There-is-always-a-reason.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="900" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuq9_nt6sN8bhnD2vKWYzWHpCnC6JIZhQ_N7V5ogKpIvB7FjkDsufce3unB7PF_A0GvLlHSsr114HPbPqfHbyVQwgQPK3qiIwbH0X8keHt-DUG6m7uZ1IILv5s8oR71RUNkoABtJM_q1PkOZ5q9VyxaXYOfiQKqgJHeH2W2QmwBxcHFVXf6YRh12yLI64/w400-h266/Motivational_freepik_There-is-always-a-reason.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1.</b> "Nothing is impossible. The word itself says: I'm possible!"</div><div style="text-align: center;">(<i>Audrey Hepburn</i>)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>2. </b>"Keep your face always toward the sunshine, and shadows will fall behind you."</div><div style="text-align: center;">(<i>Walt Whitman</i>)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div>🌟⭐🌟💛🌟⭐🌟</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>3.</b> "You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream."</div><div style="text-align: center;">(<i>C.S. Lewis</i>)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>4. </b>"Believe you can and you're halfway there."</div><div style="text-align: center;">(<i>Theodore Roosevelt</i>)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div>🌟⭐🌟💛🌟⭐🌟</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>5. </b>"It is never too late to be what you might have been."</div><div style="text-align: center;">(<i>George Eliot</i>)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>6.</b> "Try to be a rainbow in someone's cloud."</div><div style="text-align: center;">(<i>Maya Angelou</i>)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipndeyZPviR2zn9CGRZDYvtJAKSzHVGgBy5UJf-CsuQ2eBocFy__TU5Hej-6pKXU13vRfh3kJOHIzeiOepdHtTRja8ybl5KsVXIs1p9_IF2GTxI1nCsWJc7cfKsyae33_laKfBFwXLgjOQb5s3ndbUDjpV1fqCyJBA_bdaAO4JzxYPCZSoA83ZVQefgls/s740/Motivational_freepik_Everything-will-be_.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="532" data-original-width="740" height="144" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipndeyZPviR2zn9CGRZDYvtJAKSzHVGgBy5UJf-CsuQ2eBocFy__TU5Hej-6pKXU13vRfh3kJOHIzeiOepdHtTRja8ybl5KsVXIs1p9_IF2GTxI1nCsWJc7cfKsyae33_laKfBFwXLgjOQb5s3ndbUDjpV1fqCyJBA_bdaAO4JzxYPCZSoA83ZVQefgls/w200-h144/Motivational_freepik_Everything-will-be_.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>7.</b> "Just believe in yourself. Even if you don't just pretend that you do and, at some point, you will."</div><div style="text-align: center;">(<i>Venus Williams</i>)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>8.</b> "It always seems impossible until it's done."</div><div style="text-align: center;">(<i>Nelson Mandela</i>)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div>🌟⭐🌟💛🌟⭐🌟</div><div><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>9. </b>"It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop."</div><div style="text-align: center;">(<i>Confucius</i>)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>10. </b>"Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better."</div><div style="text-align: center;">(<i>Samuel Beckett</i>)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div>🌟⭐🌟💛🌟⭐🌟</div><div><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>11. </b>"If you can dream it, you can do it."</div><div style="text-align: center;">(<i>Walt Disney</i>)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>12.</b> "There is only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving, and that's your own self."</div><div style="text-align: center;">(<i>Aldous Huxley</i>)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcL6anOBANRpTyaQUdC2KMG2SnKprJayMB52ftJZkUErj-evgbXMjC9Dwue1ZuX12mOF_2yyTSdUIjffZbhp_aPQ2m-v7EYiFJm1l7IjSUfzpNTh64J6lGfpF7DDj95q6TPbUaD7WfAazIB6YA-mjFDo7NTzUxJknQ7E7-XdRiXHyYZ7op-U511f29P1A/s900/Motivational_freepik_Enjoy-the-little.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="900" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcL6anOBANRpTyaQUdC2KMG2SnKprJayMB52ftJZkUErj-evgbXMjC9Dwue1ZuX12mOF_2yyTSdUIjffZbhp_aPQ2m-v7EYiFJm1l7IjSUfzpNTh64J6lGfpF7DDj95q6TPbUaD7WfAazIB6YA-mjFDo7NTzUxJknQ7E7-XdRiXHyYZ7op-U511f29P1A/s320/Motivational_freepik_Enjoy-the-little.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>13.</b> "Even if I knew that tomorrow the world would go to pieces, I would still plant my apple tree."</div><div style="text-align: center;">(<i>Martin Luther</i>)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>14.</b> "Don't count the days, make the days count."</div><div style="text-align: center;">(<i>Muhammad Ali</i>)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div>🌟⭐🌟💛🌟⭐🌟</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>15.</b> "We can't help everyone, but everyone can help someone."</div><div style="text-align: center;">(<i>Ronald Reagan</i>)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBnabXYH48AVbJKm2teKaPZmhMStXJe1iiX59gWTqcn4MI2UrhAdxefhXzNy3cuWqxodDU0auy3qzWqba5JtQIDoFydsJDtvV1LKtmWFwrZo1HNhQ5XU2SwVQhc3R2BGs9DYldlc8jXT8DjQcv4TEQY_0vodCZLWLSu60sn4C4amtnxeBiP-v1BkutQ28/s626/Motivational_freepik_Have-faith.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="626" data-original-width="626" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBnabXYH48AVbJKm2teKaPZmhMStXJe1iiX59gWTqcn4MI2UrhAdxefhXzNy3cuWqxodDU0auy3qzWqba5JtQIDoFydsJDtvV1LKtmWFwrZo1HNhQ5XU2SwVQhc3R2BGs9DYldlc8jXT8DjQcv4TEQY_0vodCZLWLSu60sn4C4amtnxeBiP-v1BkutQ28/w200-h200/Motivational_freepik_Have-faith.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">With best wishes,</div><div style="text-align: center;">E</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>P-and-Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04582556301249723224noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847124789362710797.post-422843355285011892024-01-21T11:41:00.001+00:002024-01-21T11:41:12.565+00:00Bullet journal tips for mastering continuity<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">✯ Hello <b><span style="color: #990000;">Shiny Stars</span></b>! ✯</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">"Keeping a journal of our thoughts, experiences, insights, and learnings promotes mental clarity, exactness, and context."</div><div style="text-align: center;">(Stephen R. Covey)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I had a (bullet) <b>journal</b> for many, many years. It was my own style, I wrote important dates in there, sometimes to-do lists, what I bought, how much the bills were, what happened to me or my plans and statistics for my blog - depending on my mood.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Then a few years ago I just stopped because of heavy workload (and last year, also busy life). I've tried to start again a few times since then, but it's only been a few days where I've kept going, even though I've missed it.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This year I started again, and reflected back on what stopped me before. <b><u>H</u></b><b style="text-decoration-line: underline;">ere are my tips that have helped me to keep going</b> this time. I hope they are useful for you too.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjovdDJDlty-4ljrUYHzPoPtQtx7N3yI89nIla-zlnpDJ5zAEzlxanpz86QLbE6jVnMD_8QdLD9WyTsUaB88XJ_PYdhxNCWQUpBkatprNt5fRAhooY9rupkI-nTG0EdTk2xbAqcp0I3XQAn7vfcf4wV_Z2f4GfzlvBIBmPuiA05J58DTnIFNp8yS2DJ3Zo/s1280/BulletJournal_1_Pixabay_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="689" data-original-width="1280" height="215" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjovdDJDlty-4ljrUYHzPoPtQtx7N3yI89nIla-zlnpDJ5zAEzlxanpz86QLbE6jVnMD_8QdLD9WyTsUaB88XJ_PYdhxNCWQUpBkatprNt5fRAhooY9rupkI-nTG0EdTk2xbAqcp0I3XQAn7vfcf4wV_Z2f4GfzlvBIBmPuiA05J58DTnIFNp8yS2DJ3Zo/w400-h215/BulletJournal_1_Pixabay_.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">✨ 1. Perfection is not necessary:</span></b> Remember that your bullet journal doesn't have to be perfect. It's your personal tool for organization and reflection, so embrace imperfections and don't worry about trying to make everything flawless.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">✨ </span></b><b><span style="font-size: medium;">2. No pressure to write every day:</span></b> Bullet journaling doesn't require daily entries. You can use it as often or as infrequently as you like. Feel free to skip days without feeling guilty and only write when you feel you need to.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3gy7klXjmN5KKMFoqduIALV7hlDRpO9svuxFnZl7Ll8oteU2CFqcvtUYQs-iuQsl14pfBEwz4SjnFekIG8KNm0U4uKikw_yk2am71ARDrl8dJ0KPycxKb0vSfRILwciWzqaOvsP8QnVPwgRDeu6Mt4FhMPevEKz7A68jy9XW8aIFYf4uwTPXt71NB3Jg/s1280/BulletJournal_2_Pixabay.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3gy7klXjmN5KKMFoqduIALV7hlDRpO9svuxFnZl7Ll8oteU2CFqcvtUYQs-iuQsl14pfBEwz4SjnFekIG8KNm0U4uKikw_yk2am71ARDrl8dJ0KPycxKb0vSfRILwciWzqaOvsP8QnVPwgRDeu6Mt4FhMPevEKz7A68jy9XW8aIFYf4uwTPXt71NB3Jg/s320/BulletJournal_2_Pixabay.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">✨ </span></b><b><span style="font-size: medium;">3. Drawings are optional: </span></b>Although many bullet journals include doodles and artwork, this is not a requirement. If you don't like drawing or feel overwhelmed by it, keep it simple with minimal or no illustrations. The main focus is on functionality and organization.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">✨ </span></b><b><span style="font-size: medium;">4. Customize it to your needs:</span></b> Design your bullet journal to fit your preferences and lifestyle. Customize it to your specific needs, whether it includes habits, gratitude, to-do lists, financial planning or anything else. Your journal should support and enhance your daily routine.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Remember, it's all about making your (bullet) journal work for you. <b>There are no hard and fast rules</b>; it's all about finding a way that helps you stay organized, focused and feeling your best.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmwyvsHk8W68_z5Zjua3sR3FKThS55bPJYmilRwmN2zSTuC6ovq7sgYY1nHjbUNh-ZahIWGyqAw3rWhmCZnjtzFE_Pv7eSkKH6XTPWIwP2wZKNGzdry0ExGKpzEBW3JCL5DAwZckuTTBACDLIn6S4PfM79bWyNNtoBtyH3vgsHtc3ZWipEgmE_dmn_hUY/s900/Journal_2_Freepik.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="900" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmwyvsHk8W68_z5Zjua3sR3FKThS55bPJYmilRwmN2zSTuC6ovq7sgYY1nHjbUNh-ZahIWGyqAw3rWhmCZnjtzFE_Pv7eSkKH6XTPWIwP2wZKNGzdry0ExGKpzEBW3JCL5DAwZckuTTBACDLIn6S4PfM79bWyNNtoBtyH3vgsHtc3ZWipEgmE_dmn_hUY/s320/Journal_2_Freepik.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">You can buy ready-made journals and planners, but this year I simply took a small blank notebook from my shelf. <b>It's not perfect, but it doesn't have to be. </b>- If you need some inspiration on how to fill the pages, there are lots of pictures on Pinterest and videos on YouTube, just type in "bullet journal".</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Do you also have a journal, planner or similar? If so, do you have any other tips on how to do it regularly? Feel free to comment them below.</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><br /></b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">With best wishes,</div><div style="text-align: center;">E</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>P-and-Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04582556301249723224noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847124789362710797.post-13379688461169169062024-01-13T11:44:00.001+00:002024-01-13T11:44:22.460+00:006 simple tips for improving work-life balance in the New Year<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">✯ Hello <b><span style="color: #990000;">Shiny Stars</span></b>! ✯</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">"Never get so busy making a living, that you forget to make a life."</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I don't usually make New Year's resolutions, but this time I did: I promised myself to have a <b>better work-life balance</b> in 2024.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Last year, I found myself constantly working overtime or not taking breaks and neglecting my personal time. So towards the end of last year, I started making a conscious effort to find a better balance.</div><div style="text-align: center;">This resolution has a huge impact, improving not only mental but also physical health and leading to an increase in overall wellbeing and happiness. By focusing on maintaining a healthy balance, this year can lead to a more fulfilling and enriched life.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">If you too would like to achieve better harmony, <b><u>here are some tips for an improved work-life balance</u></b>:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5LdrZlVoI_5O5_Ea_QupVSB8vUgbuJ-RKmBNA0QOEj8sz178VA0N7kLjQx2g9OL-lFI4f-2bSWzDkIf_mZGzBLPu2YF_FLnKVbSEz6ApMhLl8XZq7z_z9IgxiyNLvUZ7O4FH8OVP6l6F2vf0y62N-Mkvxh8R88Gbcz1oIarQ5pFDq41FUiuv3x2MzD0w/s900/WorkLife_Balance_Freepik.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="900" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5LdrZlVoI_5O5_Ea_QupVSB8vUgbuJ-RKmBNA0QOEj8sz178VA0N7kLjQx2g9OL-lFI4f-2bSWzDkIf_mZGzBLPu2YF_FLnKVbSEz6ApMhLl8XZq7z_z9IgxiyNLvUZ7O4FH8OVP6l6F2vf0y62N-Mkvxh8R88Gbcz1oIarQ5pFDq41FUiuv3x2MzD0w/s320/WorkLife_Balance_Freepik.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>✨ 1. Set boundaries:</b> Establish clear boundaries between work and personal life. Set specific working hours and stick to them. Avoid working outside of the defined hours and - depending on your job - checking work emails or calls.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>✨ </b><b>2. Prioritize and delegate:</b> Learn to prioritize tasks effectively and delegate them when necessary and possible. Identify the most important tasks and focus on completing them efficiently.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOcJmHrS-zizS6XvdNhRYQ4OLaMsOdXADlw57Y-MU19kWSTdOj2g8TewC9ZC7ddc-hp2aOn2kP3qHCZQJJieNjhRFrNpVdQRMU_Cd-iEN6JZ78ruLnpHtYh3whQU6WmZvI8bz778bUSGhQ0YqJInDsAJcjZl7WqK8jXT4pId-mxJdxUmHXCo0tBQ0PTeg/s740/WorkLife_Multitasking_Freepik.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="740" data-original-width="740" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOcJmHrS-zizS6XvdNhRYQ4OLaMsOdXADlw57Y-MU19kWSTdOj2g8TewC9ZC7ddc-hp2aOn2kP3qHCZQJJieNjhRFrNpVdQRMU_Cd-iEN6JZ78ruLnpHtYh3whQU6WmZvI8bz778bUSGhQ0YqJInDsAJcjZl7WqK8jXT4pId-mxJdxUmHXCo0tBQ0PTeg/s320/WorkLife_Multitasking_Freepik.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>✨ </b><b>3. Take breaks and rest:</b> Make sure you take regular breaks throughout the working day. Step away from your desk, stretch, take a short walk and refresh your mind. Also try not to eat your lunch in front of the computer. Additionally, ensure that you get enough sleep every night and when you are on vacation, stop thinking about work and recharge your batteries.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3BKrSFvK0n36bxqVn_A0V8Hqzw98yEgttlosMfQJ11wIBQPzM_g8QXy-xjnpmZYFUtEWKHWABIk3k0eWvtCsz8-ELg6RmDSFihQ3_R7i0kipAr8uEiKpwSiQ4RG51CyjdkFTgL2G3D-uTo8VAxfiFAyNUYIw8OKkKOWgSWg-7rjHSpOnDVlzccxDCyUo/s900/WorkLife_BreakTime_Freepik.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="900" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3BKrSFvK0n36bxqVn_A0V8Hqzw98yEgttlosMfQJ11wIBQPzM_g8QXy-xjnpmZYFUtEWKHWABIk3k0eWvtCsz8-ELg6RmDSFihQ3_R7i0kipAr8uEiKpwSiQ4RG51CyjdkFTgL2G3D-uTo8VAxfiFAyNUYIw8OKkKOWgSWg-7rjHSpOnDVlzccxDCyUo/s320/WorkLife_BreakTime_Freepik.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>✨ </b><b>4. Plan and organize:</b> Plan your days and weeks in advance so you don't find yourself rushing at the last minute. Set realistic goals and create to-do lists to stay organized. This will help you to reduce stress.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>✨ </b><b>5. Learn to say no:</b> It's important that you learn to say no when your agenda is already full. Taking on too much can lead to burnout and negatively impact your work-life balance. Prioritize your own well-being and be selective about additional commitments.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>✨ </b><b>6. Engage in self-care activities:</b> Make time for activities that help you relax and de-stress. Whether it's playing sports, pursuing hobbies, spending time with loved ones or engaging in other personal interests, make sure you take time for yourself and enjoy the process.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNXeQ5FgqVtQCb2121NLd_0co5kNwJYqmX0Hrnw1z6KtVKmmEmibKAtBetZ2nVeGgYY0S6NClVluBruGNt7N2Jxvw8C7cuN3pXcYROe2xOp3y7ZmCjlLXnWqDu6y1KgoHwtBNHFyTEfvuKgMIMFmvtt-yvbfNauy0W89Q3boYeVau382pkY6vvlBwZLQg/s900/WorkLife_Batteries_Freepik.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="900" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNXeQ5FgqVtQCb2121NLd_0co5kNwJYqmX0Hrnw1z6KtVKmmEmibKAtBetZ2nVeGgYY0S6NClVluBruGNt7N2Jxvw8C7cuN3pXcYROe2xOp3y7ZmCjlLXnWqDu6y1KgoHwtBNHFyTEfvuKgMIMFmvtt-yvbfNauy0W89Q3boYeVau382pkY6vvlBwZLQg/s320/WorkLife_Batteries_Freepik.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Remember that <b>work-life balance is a long journey</b> and it may take some trial and error to find what works best for you. Be patient and persistent in implementing these tips to achieve a healthier balance in the long run.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>How do you maintain balance in your life?<b> If you have any other tips, leave them in a comment below.</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I wish you a great journey. 💕</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">With best wishes,</div><div style="text-align: center;">E</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>P-and-Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04582556301249723224noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847124789362710797.post-47371436469065739642024-01-01T10:43:00.002+00:002024-01-13T11:03:27.039+00:00Start the year with a smile: New Year's word search<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">✯ Hello <b><span style="color: #990000;">Shiny Stars</span></b>! ✯</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">"We all get the exact same 365 days. The only difference is what we do with them."</div><div style="text-align: center;">(Hillary DePiano)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">First of all, <b>happy New Year</b>, may 2024 be filled with love, health and happy moments. ✨</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8fxx3Qyet5r-yqL97o8_MqiCOphRnv84EKQT_rTaDottQDwDLKWdP-DQfxocyCdlK1SigK2J0I_gtG7nHjdy2Fy2LrFVkPLxo6BiZCzdo2FO3Gi978q1tey2DPC9Eq1B8X3eZXcK_qYsb72BE-vVyk70E_KulPDmrf7w4FeQmec7tiLtlM7XUNpw6HjY/s740/Happy-new-year_Freepik.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="592" data-original-width="740" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8fxx3Qyet5r-yqL97o8_MqiCOphRnv84EKQT_rTaDottQDwDLKWdP-DQfxocyCdlK1SigK2J0I_gtG7nHjdy2Fy2LrFVkPLxo6BiZCzdo2FO3Gi978q1tey2DPC9Eq1B8X3eZXcK_qYsb72BE-vVyk70E_KulPDmrf7w4FeQmec7tiLtlM7XUNpw6HjY/w400-h320/Happy-new-year_Freepik.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Let's start the new year with a <b>little game</b>. I saw this type of <b>word search</b> many, many years ago and liked it very much, therefore I thought I would share one with you this year. I just googled it and found the one from NCCC Cinemas to be the best.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><u>What are the first three words you see?</u></b> - Comment them below, I am looking forward to reading them. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcObKfUL6nIrdkbFOGCUqmNEXJVFKS4mZPueht8BjJwTg0IyHR88VzQoqmtwO33xuzNbku7w7wKUOfhuVhpf9vMB_ej8GwszJ22boz61wkPRBniNYilXvRwcYKNXzsjJKABeZ_uabgJLWX9VV4KUoQ7MIQxDULbqImRd2XMMZ-B8MdnqqWTPIfRo76Rss/s427/Find-words_pandpstyle.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="427" data-original-width="320" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcObKfUL6nIrdkbFOGCUqmNEXJVFKS4mZPueht8BjJwTg0IyHR88VzQoqmtwO33xuzNbku7w7wKUOfhuVhpf9vMB_ej8GwszJ22boz61wkPRBniNYilXvRwcYKNXzsjJKABeZ_uabgJLWX9VV4KUoQ7MIQxDULbqImRd2XMMZ-B8MdnqqWTPIfRo76Rss/w300-h400/Find-words_pandpstyle.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">PS, mine were marriage, career and dance.</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">With all best wishes for 2024,</div><div style="text-align: center;">E</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>P-and-Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04582556301249723224noreply@blogger.com60tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847124789362710797.post-44337092603794565072023-12-24T09:24:00.004+00:002023-12-24T09:25:30.895+00:0015 Christmas quotes that will warm your heart<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">✯ Hello <span style="color: #990000;">Shiny Stars</span>! ✯</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">"Believe in the magic of Christmas."</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This year is special as the 4th day of Advent falls on Christmas Eve.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I would like to wish you a <b>merry Christmas and happy holidays </b>with this list of quotes. May the festive season be filled with love, laughter, happy memories and delicious food.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Merry Christmas, happy holidays! ✨</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHezd4jooRD3iVGMeO5SKTX9jL7WGTGjjGrTC_S_3A5UxNwkbyU5qvZ1s-rYXnVcaKqSUBj0LMVMG1zJ-ska64q6YU6mPJX366pSRkhTeZLFnC_bhmwTPzJQwoCYqzRvhKIq6LqtEfqOry8Ed_yjlhDo6AWaVW4EGkkmRaVRjSGcFiuimmHsMT-TrhAJY/s1280/15-Christmas-quotes-that-will-warm-your-heart_2023_Pixabay_002.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="866" data-original-width="1280" height="217" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHezd4jooRD3iVGMeO5SKTX9jL7WGTGjjGrTC_S_3A5UxNwkbyU5qvZ1s-rYXnVcaKqSUBj0LMVMG1zJ-ska64q6YU6mPJX366pSRkhTeZLFnC_bhmwTPzJQwoCYqzRvhKIq6LqtEfqOry8Ed_yjlhDo6AWaVW4EGkkmRaVRjSGcFiuimmHsMT-TrhAJY/s320/15-Christmas-quotes-that-will-warm-your-heart_2023_Pixabay_002.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>1.</b> "Christmas isn't a season. It's a feeling."</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">(<i>Edna Ferber</i>)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">❆ 🎄 ❆</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>2. "</b>At Christmas, all roads lead home."</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">(<i>Marjorie Holmes</i>)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div>❆ 🎄 ❆</div><div><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>3.</b> "Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful."</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">(<i>Norman Vincent Peale</i>)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div>❆ 🎄 ❆</div><div><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>4. </b>"It's not how much we give, but how much love we put into giving."</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">(<i>Mother Theresa</i>)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div>❆ 🎄 ❆</div><div><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>5.</b> "Christmas is a day of meaning and traditions, a special day spent in the warm circle of family and friends."</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">(<i>Margaret Thatcher</i>)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpLqq0b4XhoJN2PpAoMHB6w0-bYgbdoRHqH_kDTZ1YxM0u31Stk-WvR7-y_8PULte9azDCSGE2g-ntUAkOR46OUhUkWN1uGYSWr6FM7_U0qQAKH1xeULsJOfgGPYDIlke7PJ0WvRI0Kvkw4FFnirxIc3cQdgmMJibN_gmKK9aNPvFQJjc4Cz6hOF_JxOA/s1280/15-Christmas-quotes-that-will-warm-your-heart_2023_Pixabay_003.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="764" data-original-width="1280" height="119" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpLqq0b4XhoJN2PpAoMHB6w0-bYgbdoRHqH_kDTZ1YxM0u31Stk-WvR7-y_8PULte9azDCSGE2g-ntUAkOR46OUhUkWN1uGYSWr6FM7_U0qQAKH1xeULsJOfgGPYDIlke7PJ0WvRI0Kvkw4FFnirxIc3cQdgmMJibN_gmKK9aNPvFQJjc4Cz6hOF_JxOA/w200-h119/15-Christmas-quotes-that-will-warm-your-heart_2023_Pixabay_003.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>6.</b> "Christmas is a togethery sort of holiday" said Pooh "Thats my favorite kind" said Piglet, "Togethery and Remembery."</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">(<i>A. A. Milne</i>)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div>❆ 🎄 ❆</div><div><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>7.</b> "If you want to experience the true meaning of Christmas, give something to someone who can offer nothing in return."</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div>❆ 🎄 ❆</div><div><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>8.</b> "I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year."</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">(<i>Charles Dickens</i>)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div>❆ 🎄 ❆</div><div><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>9.</b> "The smells of Christmas are the smells of childhood."</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">(<i>Richard Paul Evans</i>)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div>❆ 🎄 ❆</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>10. </b>"I wish we could put up some of the Christmas spirit in jars and open a jar of it every month."</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">(<i>Harlan Miller</i>)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh589pV65BUPOoncXGQguySmhydQbg1b0ipFlFCRnr6wlcOpQmJRM905sy9NyahlM-sPxqN48ziaO3DfeE21370h6c-1vBbg9pbOnnQ3IOTNbg9azWeDYOX24YJs4IzrJsVL-KyoM6xi-wkGYYPtqNALAKbLlEEPtGKHfOSqsUmHrPAdSHJqLtrK_mgZRc/s1280/15-Christmas-quotes-that-will-warm-your-heart_2023_Pixabay_001.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="719" data-original-width="1280" height="113" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh589pV65BUPOoncXGQguySmhydQbg1b0ipFlFCRnr6wlcOpQmJRM905sy9NyahlM-sPxqN48ziaO3DfeE21370h6c-1vBbg9pbOnnQ3IOTNbg9azWeDYOX24YJs4IzrJsVL-KyoM6xi-wkGYYPtqNALAKbLlEEPtGKHfOSqsUmHrPAdSHJqLtrK_mgZRc/w200-h113/15-Christmas-quotes-that-will-warm-your-heart_2023_Pixabay_001.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>11. </b>"Christmas is not an external event at all, but a piece of one's home that one carries in one's heart."</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">(<i>Freya Stark</i>)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div>❆ 🎄 ❆</div><div><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>12.</b> "He who has not Christmas in his heart will never find it under a tree."</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">(<i>Roy L. Smith</i>)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div>❆ 🎄 ❆</div><div><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>13.</b> "As we struggle with shopping lists and invitations, compounded by December's bad weather, it is good to be reminded that there are people in our lives who are worth this aggravation, and people to whom we are worth the same."</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">(<i>Donald E. Westlake</i>)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div>❆ 🎄 ❆</div><div><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>14.</b> "To celebrate the heart of Christmas is to forget ourselves in the service of others."</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">(<i>Henry C. Link</i>)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div>❆ 🎄 ❆</div><div><br /></div><div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>15.</b> "We should try to hold on to the Christmas spirit, not just one day a year, but all 365."</span></div><div>(<i>Mary Martin</i>)</div></div><div><br /></div><div><div>❆ 🎄 ❆</div><div><br /></div></div><div><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;">Lots of love,</div><div style="text-align: center;">E</div>P-and-Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04582556301249723224noreply@blogger.com33tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847124789362710797.post-56960966555303675282023-12-01T14:36:00.000+00:002023-12-01T14:36:13.456+00:00Happy December<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">✯ Hello <span style="color: #990000;">Shiny Stars</span>! ✯</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">"We are like a snowflake. All different in our own beautiful way."</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I knew that today would already be the <b>first of December</b>, but somehow I only realized in the morning that it also means that the first day of the opening of the <b>Advent calendar</b> is also here and that means that there are only <b>24 days left</b> until Christmas. This also means that the time for coziness and Christmas decorations has officially arrived.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I've been browsing the internet and would like to share some inspiration with you in the form of decorations, clothes and quotes and at the end of the post there are also a few links to old DIY's from the blog.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Be inspired</b> and have a great start to December. 😊</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFV8iJNrsfBwChPxAVAhDUxIQQN19CD3ghim4J0rgP_hdZO85lXe0R9iJeTbo2BGMhvRMyfrzg65YzSo1uE7dcOHwkNaCdd68qy-ey9HboDolqCGcsogITAwjdAKg_uOgHm2Y4TodPVYVtF45trqr8_RDkTyViFthe1g0un5w2AP5hy8ReB0oonfrPxIA/s1280/December-post-2023_Pixabay_001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="853" data-original-width="1280" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFV8iJNrsfBwChPxAVAhDUxIQQN19CD3ghim4J0rgP_hdZO85lXe0R9iJeTbo2BGMhvRMyfrzg65YzSo1uE7dcOHwkNaCdd68qy-ey9HboDolqCGcsogITAwjdAKg_uOgHm2Y4TodPVYVtF45trqr8_RDkTyViFthe1g0un5w2AP5hy8ReB0oonfrPxIA/s320/December-post-2023_Pixabay_001.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: medium;">"One kind word can warm three winter months."</span></i></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPb_Cv48iXEkSk5dA45y-Z9btyoa_Xtd1wasqxA9WJymjkIlO2oElIla-_uRMZRJ7xLQC1hlKbgvtj0XLFi0ERxapNrgYindtSJxxl9u2AUeo-_829vocekCt84kVguuTLnMoxku9lC0uZg8hH0bvPIQNiQZ6cOhDwYAaEuxsEn29Xl_K_lp5qgNevm8E/s900/December-post-2023_Ikea_002.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="777" data-original-width="900" height="276" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPb_Cv48iXEkSk5dA45y-Z9btyoa_Xtd1wasqxA9WJymjkIlO2oElIla-_uRMZRJ7xLQC1hlKbgvtj0XLFi0ERxapNrgYindtSJxxl9u2AUeo-_829vocekCt84kVguuTLnMoxku9lC0uZg8hH0bvPIQNiQZ6cOhDwYAaEuxsEn29Xl_K_lp5qgNevm8E/s320/December-post-2023_Ikea_002.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Source: Ikea</span></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjftKXylqonp5j3XEaRhHWRNF0xPtpoeryKtOdvdUfqp-w-M2K9nRG6u66ayRyeuitW3nTh_LUup5ER018L9oKbCl6z1QqYUNUg6NkSDnSPNkbqWhikJldkd3UTLjzKqaV9SuKqKrXjMRhjkgrrkIUOlEsMRs3jgqj_FNrYCgaMbFhJDIXFYDmhoEGdx1g/s1640/December-post-2023_Primark_002.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1592" data-original-width="1640" height="311" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjftKXylqonp5j3XEaRhHWRNF0xPtpoeryKtOdvdUfqp-w-M2K9nRG6u66ayRyeuitW3nTh_LUup5ER018L9oKbCl6z1QqYUNUg6NkSDnSPNkbqWhikJldkd3UTLjzKqaV9SuKqKrXjMRhjkgrrkIUOlEsMRs3jgqj_FNrYCgaMbFhJDIXFYDmhoEGdx1g/s320/December-post-2023_Primark_002.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Source: Primark</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: medium;">"Winter is not a season. It is a celebration."</span></i></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixrJCClTb3Ntjaexo8OudebatEPCzXCjckk7jWByd_77pv-i1X3h-v6Sn2mSMpvWlGqZ1LoV4VPDfCbem080TOjqp3c3f9dPfFWTgp0HhteDKPxx4SiR7f5woCAy2SGIpcHVkgGI8PhrfgEyzOBK44HPR6zyUFOstqbgd4L9ql_0-Ai5aSAMRjwLj_67Y/s900/December-post-2023_Ikea_001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="900" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixrJCClTb3Ntjaexo8OudebatEPCzXCjckk7jWByd_77pv-i1X3h-v6Sn2mSMpvWlGqZ1LoV4VPDfCbem080TOjqp3c3f9dPfFWTgp0HhteDKPxx4SiR7f5woCAy2SGIpcHVkgGI8PhrfgEyzOBK44HPR6zyUFOstqbgd4L9ql_0-Ai5aSAMRjwLj_67Y/s320/December-post-2023_Ikea_001.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Source: Ikea</span></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC7gbj7YPGH5estmNKUrxcH0l7fIcttVR2Eijj7P7PMhrDCl9lkDQhjL5Vq_CzRAxvA34YuEFbnAhEaLvw62Nd0PHHoEcS6WW89o9GiUoHMas5-dUzJo2ZvJ1Pu7RVIMPA-Fhl4pNoMovYz1MDoB07sX1MT2CKH-bBQIFo-yqSwh8AWUbs-oX1ywb4lxU/s1196/December-post-2023_Sinsay_001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1111" data-original-width="1196" height="297" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC7gbj7YPGH5estmNKUrxcH0l7fIcttVR2Eijj7P7PMhrDCl9lkDQhjL5Vq_CzRAxvA34YuEFbnAhEaLvw62Nd0PHHoEcS6WW89o9GiUoHMas5-dUzJo2ZvJ1Pu7RVIMPA-Fhl4pNoMovYz1MDoB07sX1MT2CKH-bBQIFo-yqSwh8AWUbs-oX1ywb4lxU/s320/December-post-2023_Sinsay_001.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Source: Sinsay</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i>"Flowers grow back even after the harshest winters. You will, too."</i></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-gDY_coIF2m9TkVCjGCJQAMpjql5Dq1VvnCCPjZpwlKv4K66cKFKOwILI5XCcC_aa5QoYOl9L268rrra0rzXQ2t785tW1P_WX5wVJys2TCOnJ8pQkQfT6GkFDK-SHvrIt_MRxBO8gnxpi6QFoBB7LvDhbsy7Sjux2lZMF-4G0eBW91DhamU4znGD3gs4/s1728/December-post-2023_Primark_001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1728" data-original-width="1632" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-gDY_coIF2m9TkVCjGCJQAMpjql5Dq1VvnCCPjZpwlKv4K66cKFKOwILI5XCcC_aa5QoYOl9L268rrra0rzXQ2t785tW1P_WX5wVJys2TCOnJ8pQkQfT6GkFDK-SHvrIt_MRxBO8gnxpi6QFoBB7LvDhbsy7Sjux2lZMF-4G0eBW91DhamU4znGD3gs4/s320/December-post-2023_Primark_001.jpg" width="302" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Source: Primark</span></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJfEODkXDc0L2AmkaR7xpm_wDiYmJFLSA11Q1moasmu27VxcK43WMLnioVj7e9tfnljpnMELX8Mu8-rjFvkDAnW_ZuK-chgcjX8IZLw-47PSzlUGWXr0gVI1ikUL1UBrIkn08LlktLzy1dbsMImipTUv6PRsZs_scKVsGLEbKsEsnDff9aOp4zzB43ryc/s1744/December-post-2023_Primark_003.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1488" data-original-width="1744" height="273" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJfEODkXDc0L2AmkaR7xpm_wDiYmJFLSA11Q1moasmu27VxcK43WMLnioVj7e9tfnljpnMELX8Mu8-rjFvkDAnW_ZuK-chgcjX8IZLw-47PSzlUGWXr0gVI1ikUL1UBrIkn08LlktLzy1dbsMImipTUv6PRsZs_scKVsGLEbKsEsnDff9aOp4zzB43ryc/s320/December-post-2023_Primark_003.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Source: Primark</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: medium;">"A snowflake is winter's butterfly."</span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLCVRy1RhcxE_GKGfuoF5CMrnRlbvdB84IJxN6xQ7-3ABNRhF9iXkWAan_U7_S_TIRZmmbsjpdYfWgr4H7gGzlHUplJcqCpqfa3S5Y1igg6zkzoFn6z-AI78ofcPZV_fHAXLhYA62rp6P8uuBUVR7gHVrHwOtndOu4WCC5ZKg2hk3JWAf8DNai67af-_M/s320/December-post-2023_Pixabay_002.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><u>Check out these DIY's too:</u></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">* <a href="https://p-and-p-style.blogspot.com/2013/12/p-style-made-magazine-star-ornament.html" target="_blank">P&P style made... a Magazine Star Ornament</a> *</div><div style="text-align: center;">* <a href="https://p-and-p-style.blogspot.com/2012/12/p-style-made-paper-snowman.html" target="_blank">P&P style made... a Paper-Snowman</a> *</div><div style="text-align: center;">* <a href="https://p-and-p-style.blogspot.com/2012/12/p-style-made-paper-fir-tree.html" target="_blank">P&P style made... a Paper-Fir tree</a> *</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Lots of love,</div><div style="text-align: center;">E</div>P-and-Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04582556301249723224noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847124789362710797.post-83737569167483214572023-11-18T09:31:00.001+00:002023-11-18T09:36:59.749+00:00Celebrating 95 years of magic<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">✯ Hello <span style="color: #990000;"><b>Shiny Stars</b></span>! ✯</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡</div> <div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">"The more you like yourself, the less you are like anyone else, which makes you unique." (Walt Disney)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCZ3z7ZzWndEE_X-k10aqQt4HBnaV5BQ7FOKxLG81G1ITEE7iyYwl3PH9ypo3I-Pb3zFixjAq0Vr-tIqmQOD5xMr8D-AEFgP5iOQeXvb1uvU0UslO262T2b0Zexai3sTV9NsFpiB-pdIntb5e1mGV01NBks-1f8I3r_zWNnX6u3OLxgHhd719XeWkNaf8/s1872/Celebrating%2095%20Years%20of%20Magic%20-%20blog%20-%2020231118%20-%20003.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCZ3z7ZzWndEE_X-k10aqQt4HBnaV5BQ7FOKxLG81G1ITEE7iyYwl3PH9ypo3I-Pb3zFixjAq0Vr-tIqmQOD5xMr8D-AEFgP5iOQeXvb1uvU0UslO262T2b0Zexai3sTV9NsFpiB-pdIntb5e1mGV01NBks-1f8I3r_zWNnX6u3OLxgHhd719XeWkNaf8/w148-h200/Celebrating%2095%20Years%20of%20Magic%20-%20blog%20-%2020231118%20-%20003.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This is <b>Mickey Mouse</b>, but I don't think I need to introduce him, everyone knows who he is.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Well believe it or not, this little mouse is celebrating his <b>95th birthday</b> today and he seems to know the secret to staying forever young.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">For this special occasion, I checked out <b>Primark's</b> website to see what lovely pieces they currently have on offer and they are simply amazing. Below I've listed some of my favourites, but I've also linked to previous selections if you would like further inspiration and information.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>All pictures are from the Primark website, but availability of items may vary in different countries.</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I am curious to know which are <b>your</b> <b>favourites</b>. :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiEeNkjmT4Rk-nWjIwh7E-BabvqJnL51mO5CTuxM7M_Ddsn6RYNYnnFBEDeXKFR5ET8jzWLaC5Dqk8khw5wfDt-A1SGl58tR2_aQZPcqzUpzwjKWAD0Ndw26iytEXkRJNCFzY9A_uV3ntu-CImlge1AVh1ePhs3NVM_Je4N3W0QVuj1aRKhor3SWqdwxY/s1632/Celebrating%2095%20Years%20of%20Magic%20-%20blog%20-%2020231118%20-%20001.jpg"><img border="0" 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src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUFZQxQJFbl8t49QHP73Mz-N3wuk2j3xrr4WoJ7ptK4_lP1hCu2Pn8QTZxv7pxZxxdjwFD6fO0bETjvThoC0NPRiy_yYo_nyLtTfTSCgZgA0mVJKxKNHV1dvNmwYo_Eq7aOJioQD5DyxocyVI2l6SW0zKOolUNCxHdytduHsdYqN7eTw0dHNNYEIMI76I/s320/Celebrating%2095%20Years%20of%20Magic%20-%20blog%20-%2020231118%20-%20006.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u>If you liked this post, you might be interested in these too:</u></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">* <a href="https://p-and-p-style.blogspot.com/2016/11/happy-birthday-mickey-mouse.html" target="_blank">Happy birthday, Mickey Mouse!</a> *</div><div style="text-align: center;">* <a href="https://p-and-p-style.blogspot.com/2018/11/little-mouse-mickey-mouse.html" target="_blank">Little mouse, Mickey Mouse</a> *</div><div style="text-align: center;">* <a href="https://p-and-p-style.blogspot.com/2018/03/a-gift-guide-for-every-disney-lover.html" target="_blank">A gift guide for every Disney-Lover</a> *</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Have a lovely weekend with full of magic. ✨</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Lots of love,</div><div style="text-align: center;">E</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>P-and-Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04582556301249723224noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847124789362710797.post-86511164102484475222023-08-26T22:06:00.001+01:002023-08-26T22:06:39.637+01:00Home decor<div style="text-align: center;">✯ Hello <b><span style="color: #990000;">Shiny Stars</span></b>! ✯</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">"Home - The story of who we are and a collection of all we love."</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm not going to start this post with "long time no see" because I could add that sentence to any of my blog posts, but if you read this, I'm glad to have you here. 😊</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Lately I've been spending a lot of time on the website and in the shop of <b>IKEA</b> and also other similar ones, therefore this post had to be about room decor and accessories for your home.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">All the items below are from IKEA and I've linked them to an English website so everyone can understand, but with the change of country I'm pretty sure you'll also find the items in your local shop if you have one.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I'll start with this <b><u>artificial potted plant</u></b>, which looks very real in the picture. I think it's perfect for rooms where you don't have the ideal conditions for a real plant, or you just don't have the time or interest to look after one but still want to add some greenery to the room.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.ikea.com/at/en/p/fejka-artificial-potted-plant-in-outdoor-hanging-40349531/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="900" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBpOp4dUKQN99VOx6YOMJrhjjsxChBCiFrpG0Z5Hq6jvjx2cKoKEHlP5iKM4xQW2dDJhSKrFiS8JruUUaA6zdf5F3rC3k_VI1tBMhmQqxEuA8OrvJ4x00OieToq3w0rKQZ58Yeded_QYryeiEmhJG96HAMuQTVpnpc0htWfC8TCYxzLwrXWYMCUYZHX3w/s320/Artificial-potted-plant-IKEA.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">You can also add a personal touch to any of your rooms with these two <b><u>reindeer pictures</u></b>, which are printed on canvas and are each 50 cm wide and 70 cm high. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.ikea.com/at/en/p/pjaetteryd-picture-colourful-reindeer-10518040/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="580" data-original-width="864" height="215" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheRxNtejTtElu96qEt0OXcRWIg_6ItROjA2TOkRaRxVYDAI0SnCOGDMlPFFpEJA5gVpSBf5eilfBxpydsQM-q0n3lTwrWC7GMezaYbx6gWDUFXqsJdrGmJnvIfWfKk4P7XTXe9UVedkGkayS3HWJbz1TWaufCMmwpWmrxXY0eefo7OcttieTERX-Dtjiw/s320/Reindeer-pictures-IKEA.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This <b><u>white vase</u></b> looks simply stunning and will brighten up any room. It is so aesthetic and can add the finishing touch to your room.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.ikea.com/at/en/p/stilren-vase-white-10442045/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="730" data-original-width="758" height="308" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2ykSU01v5W7HMQfjQgSY1a2tWK-_i5sJs9iJFRlFnx916AwwwmjswlfyaDOVKlGBgi0lps8uu1-eEfMKfetMGatq8M1gx0G-0g-CgrMCvWCRrkEeCtsAhc3UguFrd7vuvv51ostMl_aXBjH5aRS3V9Jof3oUyFLl3RPXqWuBQfoi6xLQRr6Kp7MGz2Kc/s320/Vase-IKEA.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I also love this <b><u>cushion cover</u></b> with the leaves, which again brings some nature into your home.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.ikea.com/at/en/p/rosenpion-cushion-cover-leaves-green-blue-40416097/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="700" data-original-width="700" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrKmPcZebqbW44e_aj2yOYr6bw5DkrZbSywDcw7oks5pUIOiz3GXxVjWR9tmpwv4uIDGau6qQyRzL0XVV_QYCQuy5wbezTVCDqBOwxkvctaYi5WmLAtQ2rMhg_Tp8oJ6svobuNGl9uWNP0lyD8wz6KEd3Ec3T-4lWdYD6pK_8W1ouB7HHigmfePXmDM6k/s320/Cushion-cover-IKEA.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I hope you could get <b>some inspiration</b> from this post.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Are you also in the process of decorating your room, flat or house? If so, what is your <b>favourite piece that you have</b> or what is your desired one that you would like to buy?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Thank you for visiting and taking the time to read! I hope you are having a wonderful time for the rest of August. 🌞</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="background-color: white; color: #424242; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Lots of love,</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #424242; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">E</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>P-and-Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04582556301249723224noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847124789362710797.post-83618108779948692482023-02-10T23:13:00.000+00:002023-02-10T23:13:39.355+00:00Hearty wishlist<div style="text-align: center;">✯ Hello <span style="color: #990000;">Shiny Stars</span>! ✯</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">"In a full heart there is room for everything, and in an empty heart there is room for nothing."</div><div style="text-align: center;">(Antonio Porchia)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Valentine's Day</b> is just around the corner and all the shops have filled their shelves with chocolates and various heart-themed items. Whether you are in a relationship or not and whether you celebrate Valentine's Day or not, you might also like this <b>hearty wishlist</b>. All items are from <b>Primark</b>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZgHyY_Jt6sSmwEKk2Gk1igjP5OhASWEJwWoBKVAARoryPI_8B-CauEgtUSlvr-fCoRidKBm5ydWxQWT2lAjfsX4IrwF_ypkVmQR0PtbnyRS3rq1EfxDpj_V4VBM0-tS2YeUMD5kRg8IgFAGyWQIxGbKYe0ScYVxNnMgIiTvUWlbDpKH60vcSArR-6/s1240/P-and-P_style_Hearty_Wishlist.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1240" height="258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZgHyY_Jt6sSmwEKk2Gk1igjP5OhASWEJwWoBKVAARoryPI_8B-CauEgtUSlvr-fCoRidKBm5ydWxQWT2lAjfsX4IrwF_ypkVmQR0PtbnyRS3rq1EfxDpj_V4VBM0-tS2YeUMD5kRg8IgFAGyWQIxGbKYe0ScYVxNnMgIiTvUWlbDpKH60vcSArR-6/s320/P-and-P_style_Hearty_Wishlist.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Source for items: primark.com</i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Which one is your <b>favourite</b>?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">💓💛💓💛💓</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you are into crafts, you will also like this <b>DIY Valentine's Day card</b>, and if you want to bake something really simple for yourself or your partner, here is a delicious <b>recipe for a chocolate cinnamon cake in a mug</b> and my <b>dairy-free recipe for fluffy pancakes</b>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Let me know, if you have tried any of these. :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://p-and-p-style.blogspot.com/2018/02/chocolate-cinnamon-cake-in-mug.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="258" data-original-width="320" height="161" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivxiJSFH4293eWcOBpV43jJHbtk69j6b-T57zhlIuctCQvuUoeh7QFy4DctXXRHLjd-Z6yC2js9TZDjDbJcftUJ8j5rmIlDh04Zn44279nUqj3yk8kKZztG2AUXu0xQQzt46N2Rj7Uj28yHh7U-vZ0_WIm4gdFbdJ2fftq62i4QybJON_h5k2eAPr0/w200-h161/P-and-P_style_Chocolate-cinnamon-cake-in-a-mug.jpg" width="200" /></a><a href="https://p-and-p-style.blogspot.com/2014/02/blog-post.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="181" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbodQTjoSzsVY9TrWiQXIMzt6myZrLKlKn8eEpOK3GfQmhEtQj3IYYwcp9O2OCXgqjkXJ96N04u2lST1VBO3Z8by6KcZu5IWb3N26I5sXtqrHkDcs81fGS7KrBYRbXlfMibR7SjXU6JIRp8vHs-mP_fguwW9NMMU91Wfk7dMxAWygpkvRGs205Mj_T/s1600/P-and-P_style_made_a_ValentinesDayCard.jpg" width="181" /></a><a href="https://p-and-p-style.blogspot.com/2016/02/fluffy-pancakes.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="161" data-original-width="200" height="161" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDqkhO4VGZAwiN_wFpQDVFf_C0vHk9RZ_k7HKfMF_MSjRqBLXJNb6opg1FOYP6nOcXvHzOoDi6cDKvZe-DqJdV07ar7W3Tur6yNGan9zkEq0ImfolpdRNsTSd58uWLlvCOGmZyqXneb_HGh1S5R2bmpDIb11eztUbbOaCXA4empf5k9Tze5LOt8otJ/s1600/P-and-P_style_FluffyPancakes.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Have a lovely weekend! :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Lots of love,</div><div style="text-align: center;">E</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>P-and-Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04582556301249723224noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847124789362710797.post-33258788606730790692022-12-23T19:53:00.000+00:002022-12-23T19:53:35.601+00:00Christmas<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">✯ Hello <span style="color: #990000;">Shiny Stars</span>! ✯</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">"Christmas isn't a season. It's a feeling."</div><div style="text-align: center;">(Edna Ferber)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><u>ENGLISH</u> 🎄</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I would like to wish you all <b>happy holidays</b> and a merry Christmas. I hope you can spend these days with your loved ones. :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><u>DEUTSCH</u> 🎄</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Ich möchte euch allen <b>schöne Feiertage</b> und ein frohes Weihnachtsfest wünschen. Ich hoffe, ihr könnt diese Tage mit euren Liebsten verbringen. :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3lqKOn88qC-MRA0q6rN_UOJLhhryGdrGhcBM1jrf84Pt7gM850zcxFFngxq2-Ddc4CbIGJXpKSIiX390yK206OJ1xd3eh23hAgjVze1EePaRvqI_7RKQ9ts5-452v-lqSNE9XfIXmUbmLFVRT8hpfxB20MGQhLEGz8zwsrNokgm51gP6vkaly3A1C/s740/MerryChristmas.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="740" data-original-width="740" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3lqKOn88qC-MRA0q6rN_UOJLhhryGdrGhcBM1jrf84Pt7gM850zcxFFngxq2-Ddc4CbIGJXpKSIiX390yK206OJ1xd3eh23hAgjVze1EePaRvqI_7RKQ9ts5-452v-lqSNE9XfIXmUbmLFVRT8hpfxB20MGQhLEGz8zwsrNokgm51gP6vkaly3A1C/s320/MerryChristmas.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Lots of love,</div><div style="text-align: center;">E</div>P-and-Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04582556301249723224noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847124789362710797.post-63314874247557355212022-11-14T20:34:00.001+00:002022-11-14T20:34:34.102+00:00October favourites<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">✯ Hello <span style="color: #990000;">Shiny Stars</span>! ✯</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">"This is going to be a November to remember.."</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>November</b> has arrived with cooler weather and it's getting dark quite early, but it's still a good time to make some trips into the autumnal nature. However, winter is already around the corner. Have you noticed that it is only 2 weeks until the first Advent?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">But before that happens here's a little throwback to <b>October</b>. This time all the looks are from the <b>red carpet</b>. I hope you like them.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6T6MhsxfIrgDaUSR1ZVEFGtdjx0hBqQeMAeMaWZ7tGXl2ILIVX3JK0L5kCTqFjE-ZG9fYZuq6x-aM8UEaohZ6ha0vlddatKKaD8Q1kkUjhqmlf0mrd3vYgVO1GA1TydS9V3p1JPNjsFgFTPFATWNHU5eK_AjPh9D8GcrqSCwDZOZcIwjZ5HmpFNev/s1333/P-and-P_style_My-favourite-looks-of-the-month_October-2022.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6T6MhsxfIrgDaUSR1ZVEFGtdjx0hBqQeMAeMaWZ7tGXl2ILIVX3JK0L5kCTqFjE-ZG9fYZuq6x-aM8UEaohZ6ha0vlddatKKaD8Q1kkUjhqmlf0mrd3vYgVO1GA1TydS9V3p1JPNjsFgFTPFATWNHU5eK_AjPh9D8GcrqSCwDZOZcIwjZ5HmpFNev/s320/P-and-P_style_My-favourite-looks-of-the-month_October-2022.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Have a great week! :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Lots of love,</div><div style="text-align: center;">E</div>P-and-Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04582556301249723224noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847124789362710797.post-92179228372940207562022-10-17T22:36:00.000+01:002022-10-17T22:36:44.277+01:00Autumn vibes<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">✯ Hello <span style="color: #990000;">Shiny Stars</span>! ✯</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">"I am so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers."</div><div style="text-align: center;">(L. M. Montgomery)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Colourful leaves, still some flowers, beautiful colours, cosy times, nice jumpers, hot chocolate, pumpkins, longer nights, cooler weather, more time indoors - this is definitely <b>autumn</b>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I created a board on <b>Pinterest</b> a while ago with <b><a href="https://www.pinterest.de/pandpstyle/autumn-fall/" target="_blank">autumnal pins</a></b> - including some autumn colour photos, DIYs, recipes, decor and outfit ideas. If you're there, take a look and get inspired. :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjysIM-_-2S8PuRN1l36qzzd4rBT7ctWsBMxouiYLmMkCFvMtzORhM5_dQUopcaJ5f4BXxGtBGw2_P4zglhfNQ-03p7L6i9Zr9REhXsUfyuIfTzwBCVcn9sCNF_CqnOnmBghFA1-f5nFpQ_EbLsHjJx5GTIU9BCZLmgYNstMarKIhckYuRMzfQsJTsX/s1380/Autumn_freepik_Blog_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="1380" height="148" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjysIM-_-2S8PuRN1l36qzzd4rBT7ctWsBMxouiYLmMkCFvMtzORhM5_dQUopcaJ5f4BXxGtBGw2_P4zglhfNQ-03p7L6i9Zr9REhXsUfyuIfTzwBCVcn9sCNF_CqnOnmBghFA1-f5nFpQ_EbLsHjJx5GTIU9BCZLmgYNstMarKIhckYuRMzfQsJTsX/s320/Autumn_freepik_Blog_2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here are also a few <b>quotes</b> about this season. I find these very appropriate and beautiful.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">🍂🍁🍂🍁🍂🍁🍂</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">🍁 "Every leaf speaks bliss to me, fluttering from the autumn tree."</div><div style="text-align: center;">(Emily Brontë)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">🍁 "Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower."</div><div style="text-align: center;">(Albert Camus)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">🍁 "Everyone must take time to sit and watch the leaves turn."</div><div style="text-align: center;">(Elizabeth Lawrence)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">🍁 "I can smell autumn dancing in the breeze. The sweet chill of pumpkin, and crisp sunburnt leaves."</div><div style="text-align: center;">(Ann Drake)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">🍁 "I hope I can be the autumn leaf, who looked at the sky and lived. And when it was time to leave, gracefully it knew life was a gift."</div><div style="text-align: center;">(Dodinsky)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicj3BiBhwJTdZNHpZPSTshlP4mPTPpa_Q8-mbmblCuRCUlrgoPEuZosllwSqrrFx6JlV11RDyPYXSnik5l4e-4I56fEmSKwy9hMuyO9aJ8mVOKILL6K-qj8Aj8TBDH31nP3D4cN6jwtodWV7qZQj4ntP6YC_ENePQAPjtnwbGxMM_DcqFNHx5GjWS1/s900/Autumn_freepik_Blog_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="900" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicj3BiBhwJTdZNHpZPSTshlP4mPTPpa_Q8-mbmblCuRCUlrgoPEuZosllwSqrrFx6JlV11RDyPYXSnik5l4e-4I56fEmSKwy9hMuyO9aJ8mVOKILL6K-qj8Aj8TBDH31nP3D4cN6jwtodWV7qZQj4ntP6YC_ENePQAPjtnwbGxMM_DcqFNHx5GjWS1/s320/Autumn_freepik_Blog_1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">What is <b>your favourite thing about autumn</b>? Be sure to share your answers in the comment section below.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Have a wonderful October! :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Lots of love,</div><div style="text-align: center;">E</div>P-and-Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04582556301249723224noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847124789362710797.post-26827204073271079232022-10-10T18:35:00.001+01:002022-10-10T18:40:29.645+01:00Shape it until you make it!<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">✯ Hello <span style="color: #990000;">Shiny Stars</span>! ✯</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">"You're in pretty good shape for the shape you are in."</div><div style="text-align: center;">(Dr. Seuss)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Shapewear</b> and also corsets have a long history and are popular every now and then.</div><div style="text-align: center;">A <a href="https://www.shapellx.com/collections/bodysuits" target="_blank">body shaper</a> is designed to change the shape of the wearer's body and it comes in a variety of sizes and shapes, so no matter what your current size is and what area of your body you want to improve, you will surely find the perfect piece for you.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">On the website of <b>Shapellx</b>, for example, you can find shapewear in sizes from XS to 6XL, and the colours also range from classic beige, brown and black to purple, lilac, blue, red or yellow. The garments come in different styles such as underwear, cami tops, leggings, tights, bodysuits and shorts - so everyone can find the model that best suits them and their goals.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Depending on the area you want to improve, you can choose a different style. What is the <a href="https://www.shapellx.com/collections/shapewear" target="_blank">best shapewear for tummy and waist</a> is not the right choice for your hips or legs. There are also garments with different levels of compression such as super comfy, moderate, firm and extra firm.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">With shapewear, it is always important that you wear the right size and please also keep in mind that many recommend that you do not wear them for long periods of time, no more than 8 hours and not every day.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmwIl0mH2EM5CmkBi-u_FsWfXbaBZpESSP_QGnOedWvyZOWfTi_iPjKn_Jud5FVoov_rAgnSWPLFkx6SRh2eJ5p2c0H_LdOq7HdviQXn95OOni25vm4QuMNDs2jH6At0qo-9hMNQAlanVlVfGW5r52PDxoRrbvaiDfwXrYxA8tSneoTAz_rejC1eTB/s1333/P-and-P_style_Bodyshapers-from-Shapellx-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="809" data-original-width="1333" height="194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmwIl0mH2EM5CmkBi-u_FsWfXbaBZpESSP_QGnOedWvyZOWfTi_iPjKn_Jud5FVoov_rAgnSWPLFkx6SRh2eJ5p2c0H_LdOq7HdviQXn95OOni25vm4QuMNDs2jH6At0qo-9hMNQAlanVlVfGW5r52PDxoRrbvaiDfwXrYxA8tSneoTAz_rejC1eTB/s320/P-and-P_style_Bodyshapers-from-Shapellx-1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://www.shapellx.com/products/airslim-short-sleeved-thong-bodysuit" target="_blank">1</a> / <a href="https://www.shapellx.com/products/coresculpt-seamless-lace-racerback-bra?_pos=1&_fid=7d644fe0b&_ss=c&variant=40389621153834" target="_blank">2</a> / <a href="https://www.shapellx.com/products/neosweat-active-sport-vest" target="_blank">3</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">On the Shapellx website, you can easily refine your search under the Collections tab. You can choose categories like the seamless line, but also swimwear, or you can also take a look at the trending items. Under Plus & Shape you will find various products such as <a href="https://www.shapellx.com/collections/plus-shape" target="_blank">plus size waist trainer</a> or plus size shaper bodysuit, and you can use the sizing guide to help you choose the right size.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZQgKvQdLrseQLFbpfKdaIuBEmhH1iEgraKNQsqX74Qa7rMKtBoy9IB8799KKtpMPdlUiE6ONn25HvJZ2HOJqxrbcQnAQOSUvWRc9OniXDYx-FBxAMR38UPWUHqiynpLR6Wvl4NywAJv2zv5oLLezID1O3x6ZHZB6e_lUwmt2OV9ICLbdKHMYOirw3/s1333/P-and-P_style_Bodyshapers-from-Shapellx-2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="809" data-original-width="1333" height="194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZQgKvQdLrseQLFbpfKdaIuBEmhH1iEgraKNQsqX74Qa7rMKtBoy9IB8799KKtpMPdlUiE6ONn25HvJZ2HOJqxrbcQnAQOSUvWRc9OniXDYx-FBxAMR38UPWUHqiynpLR6Wvl4NywAJv2zv5oLLezID1O3x6ZHZB6e_lUwmt2OV9ICLbdKHMYOirw3/s320/P-and-P_style_Bodyshapers-from-Shapellx-2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://www.shapellx.com/products/coresculpt-shapewear-pants-with-the-removable-abdominal-binder" target="_blank">1</a> / <a href="https://www.shapellx.com/products/powerconceal-premium-active-leggings?_pos=4&_sid=9ec9fe85a&_ss=r" target="_blank">2</a> / <a href="https://www.shapellx.com/products/powerconceal-power-mesh-body-shaper" target="_blank">3</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Please do not forget to be conscious when shopping. Find out the pros and cons of wearing shapewear before you make a purchase decision. For example, it can be a good choice for a big event where you want to look your best, but remember that any garment has only a temporary effect and it is very important to <b>feel good</b> in your own body as well.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Lots of love,</div><div style="text-align: center;">E</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>P-and-Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04582556301249723224noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847124789362710797.post-44623954373819090102022-10-01T15:27:00.001+01:002022-10-01T15:27:05.431+01:00September favourites<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">✯ Hello <span style="color: #990000;">Shiny Stars</span>! ✯</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">"Hello October, let the autumnal colours begin."</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I hope you are all well and have arrived in October with lots of great memories from the summer.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Unbelievable how time flies and how I have missed being online for months again.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Did you know that today is not only the <b>first day of October</b>, but also <b>International Coffee Day</b>, and in the US they also celebrate <b>National Homemade Cookies Day</b>?</div><div style="text-align: center;">So if you don't have anything planned for this weekend, just bake some biscuits, have some coffee (or tea) while you're at it and have a lot of fun. :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Below you can also see my <b>favourite outfits</b> from last month. A classic black and white look, two autumnal outfits and a beautiful evening dress. I hope you like them too. :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih9Hbv_-ULfme-J0WeWtlyaaH-j7o4g1ZtcB8E_cXLCIIYY63W9aWC5l9CbTTwjkqgH-wfiw063BACtiAyDO1UvI6imzJ-psQs0HFQ2svZ4SG_u0gLmhkVH_vuZAw8LQ8qydgFavHbnkdxCulkzWdKrnJEFfXPPIGF9o9UPudeSeKHr-2G2DTEYME7/s1333/P-and-P_style_My-favourite-looks-of-the-month_September-2022.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="809" data-original-width="1333" height="194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih9Hbv_-ULfme-J0WeWtlyaaH-j7o4g1ZtcB8E_cXLCIIYY63W9aWC5l9CbTTwjkqgH-wfiw063BACtiAyDO1UvI6imzJ-psQs0HFQ2svZ4SG_u0gLmhkVH_vuZAw8LQ8qydgFavHbnkdxCulkzWdKrnJEFfXPPIGF9o9UPudeSeKHr-2G2DTEYME7/s320/P-and-P_style_My-favourite-looks-of-the-month_September-2022.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">As always, let me know in the <b>comments</b> below which is your favourite one. And also whether you are a coffee or a tea person.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Have a wonderful weekend. :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Lots of love,</div><div style="text-align: center;">E</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>P-and-Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04582556301249723224noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847124789362710797.post-5625093948635531962022-04-22T11:17:00.000+01:002022-04-22T11:17:21.264+01:00Earth Day 2022<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">✯ Hello <span style="color: #cc0000;">Shiny Stars</span>! ✯</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">"Nature is painting for us, day after day, pictures of infinite beauty."</div><div style="text-align: center;">(John Ruskin)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Today is <b>Earth</b> <b>Day</b> and to mark the occasion I would like to share a previous post of mine on the topic.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">In my post "<a href="https://p-and-p-style.blogspot.com/2021/04/make-every-day-earth-day.html" target="_blank">Make every day Earth Day</a>" I give you some <b>tips</b> on how to save some energy and reduce waste, how to add greenery to your space and finally a couple of DIYs to help you upcycle things you no longer need and give them a new purpose.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Take care of the Earth, not just today, but every single day.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjBUNor5fdQvWeBWb22-CsE16i2U1Yi_8O-XI11Jk0dchiF65f_XAnotAPOMsaSBRjT4KjwP5fC8t7z5UpF9igmHBshDvzDriLivZf8b-F4YG9KHk2YcVDetAweSMMlOPrdtRDUHRyvl6tjmxewBEDYvrYNcq5lCXaBd3neNJvrFupX-DOk0xfdptUB" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="333" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjBUNor5fdQvWeBWb22-CsE16i2U1Yi_8O-XI11Jk0dchiF65f_XAnotAPOMsaSBRjT4KjwP5fC8t7z5UpF9igmHBshDvzDriLivZf8b-F4YG9KHk2YcVDetAweSMMlOPrdtRDUHRyvl6tjmxewBEDYvrYNcq5lCXaBd3neNJvrFupX-DOk0xfdptUB" width="160" /></a></div><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">In the comment section below, please <b>share </b>how you take care of the Earth, and maybe <b>your tips</b> will give others ideas too. :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Lots of love,</div><div style="text-align: center;">E</div>P-and-Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04582556301249723224noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847124789362710797.post-57889207807099931942022-04-10T12:05:00.004+01:002022-04-22T11:38:39.050+01:00My Top 15 Sibling Quotes<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">✯ Hello <span style="color: #990000;">Shiny Stars</span>! ✯</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">"The greatest gift our parents ever gave us was each other."</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">As today, <b>10 Apri</b>l is <b>Siblings' Day</b>, I would like to dedicate this post to all the siblings out there.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>According to various studies, family structures in Europe have changed significantly over the last fifty years. Based on data from Eurostat, in 2020, 47.5% of all households with children in the European Union had one child and 52.5% had at least two children (39.9% had two and 12.6% had three or more).</i></div><div style="text-align: center;">I consider myself lucky to be among the 52.5%, because the sibling relationship is not only something <b>very special</b>, but usually also the <b>longest relationship</b> most people will have in their lifetime.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Therefore, a <b>big shout-out</b> goes out <b>to my sister</b> today. (I hope she's reading this.) With adulthood, there's not as much time for programmes together as there used be, but I cherish every opportunity we get to spend together. I miss our trips together, and hope that we will soon find the opportunity to do something together again.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">So there is no excuse to call your siblings today, and if you can, plan something together. You can also prepare a small gift, be it a homemade one or a bought one, and if you are looking for an appropriate quote on the occasion, I have collected my favourite quotes on the subject, so here are <b>my top 15 sibling quotes</b>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Do you have a sister or brother?</b> Let me know in the <b>comments</b> section below. :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEN8QtfQTEuFkxtam-xzUFzkWkUmdUhgeNWIYuNl68qQnmnt11bSZjGO0SGf7J-jzgrUfknbtrhpnZevcaO9m55ZPbDqdcE2E1yLPrdOQnqtmLakbcNAqmrkbJtf2l4Qwg9rkq4tDPfFq9LXCo-NGddT8Jmock0bMWpSqur5u7P3WjNKfjHwqaKOOA/s1280/SiblingsDay_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1007" data-original-width="1280" height="252" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEN8QtfQTEuFkxtam-xzUFzkWkUmdUhgeNWIYuNl68qQnmnt11bSZjGO0SGf7J-jzgrUfknbtrhpnZevcaO9m55ZPbDqdcE2E1yLPrdOQnqtmLakbcNAqmrkbJtf2l4Qwg9rkq4tDPfFq9LXCo-NGddT8Jmock0bMWpSqur5u7P3WjNKfjHwqaKOOA/s320/SiblingsDay_1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><u>MY TOP 15 SIBLING QUOTES</u></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">"A sibling is the lens through which you see your childhood."</div><div style="text-align: center;">(Ann Hood)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>2.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">"Sometimes being a brother is even better than being a superhero!"</div><div style="text-align: center;">(Marc Brown)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>3.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">"Siblings: children of the same parents, each of whom is perfectly normal until they get together."</div><div style="text-align: center;">(Sam Levenson)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>4.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">"Like branches on a tree, we grow in different directions, yet our roots remain as one. Each of our lives will always be a special part of the other."</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>5.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">"Siblings: your only enemy you can't live without."</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>6.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">"Being brother and sister means being there for each other."</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>7.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">"Having a sister is like having a best friend you can't get rid of. You know whatever you do, they'll still be there."</div><div style="text-align: center;">(Amy Li)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>8.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">"Sisters function as safety nets in a chaotic world simply by being there for each other."</div><div style="text-align: center;">(Carol Saline)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_L58dQPkXHXHo7XybhR92PVv5MdIpohT19KhH8FjenHwj7x7-6ViVB6Lp7UBQfkWoa-xcG9VWD2S1fIh_rklm_9jhgJjV3IEqzp5veMSVblAAhqgZSMZsju958AVkx0ZEtLv83XCyGTTkpOZT_93dI1Y3hFyswQoet9l8hO3EvT5MciC4HM5r2fAW/s1280/SiblingsDay_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="959" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_L58dQPkXHXHo7XybhR92PVv5MdIpohT19KhH8FjenHwj7x7-6ViVB6Lp7UBQfkWoa-xcG9VWD2S1fIh_rklm_9jhgJjV3IEqzp5veMSVblAAhqgZSMZsju958AVkx0ZEtLv83XCyGTTkpOZT_93dI1Y3hFyswQoet9l8hO3EvT5MciC4HM5r2fAW/w150-h200/SiblingsDay_2.jpg" width="150" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>9.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">"In the cookies of life, sisters are the chocolate chips."</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>10.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">"A sister is both your mirror - and your opposite."</div><div style="text-align: center;">(Elizabeth Fishel)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>11.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">"Siblings know how to irritate each other, but they still know how to fix problems better than anybody else."</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxf75Ie0D-6mZlr2s1LMqUnNUS33AomPIbSpPo31VBbXNqJ9wqhmei9mW5ltot1wQd0s8LmRHuNZDMVqSUia7G_fEtX821059uoHW9v0C8_BV8w2MrS3E-k1QBspy13mPWMCcTtM0iyYCm8L4lC-2uOBbLkmcPcoppvMB-8946kGGdatOJcGW1FqxE/s1280/SiblingsDay_3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="969" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxf75Ie0D-6mZlr2s1LMqUnNUS33AomPIbSpPo31VBbXNqJ9wqhmei9mW5ltot1wQd0s8LmRHuNZDMVqSUia7G_fEtX821059uoHW9v0C8_BV8w2MrS3E-k1QBspy13mPWMCcTtM0iyYCm8L4lC-2uOBbLkmcPcoppvMB-8946kGGdatOJcGW1FqxE/w151-h200/SiblingsDay_3.jpg" width="151" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>12.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">"Brothers and sisters can say things to one another that no one else can."</div><div style="text-align: center;">(Gregory E. Lang)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>13.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">"A sister is someone you can always count on."</div><div style="text-align: center;">(Sally Painter)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>14.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">"No matter how old you become, when you are with your siblings, you revert back to childhood."</div><div style="text-align: center;">(Karen White)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>15.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">"I think people that have a brother or sister don't realize how lucky they are. Sure, they fight a lot, but to know that there's always somebody there, somebody that's family."</div><div style="text-align: center;">(Trey Parker)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Lots of love,</div><div style="text-align: center;">E</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>P-and-Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04582556301249723224noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847124789362710797.post-2053887870490622832021-11-07T22:54:00.001+00:002021-11-07T22:54:10.443+00:00October favourites<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">✯ Hello <span style="color: #990000;">Shiny Stars</span>! ✯</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">"Because answers exist only to questions."</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Another month, another selection of my <b>favourite outfits</b>. But before I present you my choices from October, I have a <b><u>question</u></b> for you.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Due to my work, I only have a limited capacity to write my blog, so I would like to know what kind of posts you guys like the most.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Recipes</b>, like the <a href="https://p-and-p-style.blogspot.com/2016/02/fluffy-pancakes.html" target="_blank">Fluffy Pancakes</a>, <b>DIY</b>s like the <a href="https://p-and-p-style.blogspot.com/2013/06/today-its-official-s-u-m-m-e-r.html" target="_blank">Cut Out Tank Top</a> or the <a href="https://p-and-p-style.blogspot.com/2015/04/p-style-made-origami-easter-bunny.html" target="_blank">Origami Easter Bunny</a>, <b>informative</b> posts like <a href="https://p-and-p-style.blogspot.com/2021/05/how-to-drink-more-water-and-why-it-is.html" target="_blank">How to Drink More Water</a> or <b>inspirational</b> ones like the <a href="https://p-and-p-style.blogspot.com/2019/07/kindness-challenge-for-happier-you-and.html" target="_blank">Kindness Challenge for a Happier You</a>, maybe <b>wish lists</b> like the <a href="https://p-and-p-style.blogspot.com/2021/06/disney-mood.html" target="_blank">Disney Mood</a> or <b>celebrity outfits</b> like this one.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Let me know in the <b>comments</b> what you like reading the most, and have fun with today's outfits.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhidnRkGzBQ7kl6YotnD77dLxoSBcID3rOlJsFwhV1DcGHiyrCez5RWOWd_zg2aeIraBkAiXhDUkpq5OGpeFJENfjzPyQUKdbxYixv168Ct3NxAbG309iVvG1Q5oIawpZD27LnNNVFUn1Q/s1333/P-and-P_style_My-favourite-looks-of-the-month_October-2021.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="809" data-original-width="1333" height="194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhidnRkGzBQ7kl6YotnD77dLxoSBcID3rOlJsFwhV1DcGHiyrCez5RWOWd_zg2aeIraBkAiXhDUkpq5OGpeFJENfjzPyQUKdbxYixv168Ct3NxAbG309iVvG1Q5oIawpZD27LnNNVFUn1Q/s320/P-and-P_style_My-favourite-looks-of-the-month_October-2021.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Lots of love,</div><div style="text-align: center;">E</div>P-and-Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04582556301249723224noreply@blogger.com33tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847124789362710797.post-53265826783472393702021-10-03T22:23:00.001+01:002021-10-03T23:37:34.630+01:00September favourites<p style="text-align: center;"> </p><div style="background-color: white; color: #424242; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">✯ Hello Shiny Stars! ✯</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #424242; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #424242; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #424242; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #424242; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #424242; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">"Never underestimate the power of a good outfit on a bad day."</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #424242; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #424242; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #424242; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #424242; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #424242; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13px;">With the start of a new month, my <b>monthly selection</b> of favourite outfits is also back.</span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #424242; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13px;">This time I have for you a pair of skinny jeans paired with a white crop top and a light blue blazer, as well as a colourful mini dress with a special cut and also a long dress. I hope you <b>like</b> them. </span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #424242; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13px;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #424242; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwmZK_yz8FLfmd8yvih93qYAWg0KnCDMa0TfPc0Uhf4WhK7UEjc6v6K39kj-c6yfs0mhFPZ4OEKy03tZ9ZPjfudTQCnnM2dZiJt3QEFPFcJPZb_x6ucccpzj6kmbQ6HAXGe7Rh1y4Di0o/s1333/P-and-P_style_My-favourite-looks-of-the-month_September-2021.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="809" data-original-width="1333" height="194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwmZK_yz8FLfmd8yvih93qYAWg0KnCDMa0TfPc0Uhf4WhK7UEjc6v6K39kj-c6yfs0mhFPZ4OEKy03tZ9ZPjfudTQCnnM2dZiJt3QEFPFcJPZb_x6ucccpzj6kmbQ6HAXGe7Rh1y4Di0o/s320/P-and-P_style_My-favourite-looks-of-the-month_September-2021.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #424242; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">Lots of love,</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #424242; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;"><div>E</div><div><br /></div></div>P-and-Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04582556301249723224noreply@blogger.com32tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847124789362710797.post-26675711581604759412021-09-02T22:59:00.025+01:002021-09-02T23:18:58.002+01:00August favourites<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">✯ Hello Shiny Stars! ✯</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">"August is like the Sunday of summer."</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>August</b> went by in the blink of an eye and September is already in full swing. I hope it had a great start for you. :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Below are some of my <b>favourite</b> celebrity <b>looks</b> from last month. Let me know which one you like best.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHvNTrp1Eo6B5DA4pTph6NfaU4ozyN3O2nGn3_vqaGX1yHkzBGT3BUK9KjQp0Cln6FY2E2YLdMBnXiZd3WS4z_D4H8OYxktYetopBPo5xX1DLzOXeSqaOAz2QUWSH_Q2xruSOKpOLLHUo/s1333/P-and-P_style_My-favourite-looks-of-the-month_August-2021.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="809" data-original-width="1333" height="194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHvNTrp1Eo6B5DA4pTph6NfaU4ozyN3O2nGn3_vqaGX1yHkzBGT3BUK9KjQp0Cln6FY2E2YLdMBnXiZd3WS4z_D4H8OYxktYetopBPo5xX1DLzOXeSqaOAz2QUWSH_Q2xruSOKpOLLHUo/s320/P-and-P_style_My-favourite-looks-of-the-month_August-2021.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Lots of love,</div><div style="text-align: center;">E</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>P-and-Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04582556301249723224noreply@blogger.com34