27 Sept 2014

Apple muffins

Hello, everyone! Finally the weekend, and I'm ready to bake something sweet for my sweeties. Today it will be muffins with apples. This is a very simple and delisious autumn recepi.

Ingredients:

nearly 200 g of apples
100 g butter
100 g sugar
2 eggs
100 ml sour cream
170 g flour 
1 teaspoon vanilla sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 180°C.

In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat together softened butter, sugar and vanilla sugar. Then add the eggs, mix well and add sour cream. Then add the dry ingredients - flour, baking powder and cinnamon. Mix until just combined. 

Add the chopped apples and mix well.  

Use large spoon to divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups. Bake apple muffins for about 30 minutes.

Remove the muffins from the oven, cool them for 5 minutes and they are ready for serving.

Bon Appetit!!!

25 Sept 2014

Wiggling tooth

Today my 5 and 1/2 year old daughter's tooth began to wiggle. I gave her an apple and in a few minutes she ran to me and said "Mama, my tooth is wiggling". I looked at it and saw that her front lower tooth was lose. Usually the lower front central incisor falling out around 6 to 7 years of age, however, I see lots of 5 year old kids with their first loose tooth. So, maybe it must be time for her to start losing her baby tooth. As for me it is a little bit sad that she is growing up so fast, but at the same time it is a big milestone for her. Now we are waiting when new teeth will grow up.

22 Sept 2014

Kerastase Discipline Protocol Review

My favourite hair care products have always been from Kerastase. I have used shampoos from other brands from time to time, but always come back to Kerastase. This summer Kerastase present new Discipline Protocol range. This new products designed to protect your hair from frizz and humidity for up to 72. Provides discipline and fluidity.

The Discipline Collection includes:

Cleanse:
Bain Fluidealiste Shampoo: Smooth-in-motion shampoo to prevent frizzy hair, provides discipline and fluidity
Bain Fluidealiste Sans-Sulfates Shampoo: Smooth-in-motion sulfate free shampoo provides discipline and fluidity
Treat:
Fondant Fluidealiste: Smooth-in-motion conditioner makes hair shiny, fluidity and frizz-free.
Maskeratine: Smooth-in-motion mask provides maximum frizz control and extreme softness
Texturise:
Spray Fluidisimme: Thermal anti-frizz protection spray provides shine smoothness, and movement.
Keratine Termique: Smoothing taming milk for unruly hair. Makes hair easier to style, hair is left shine with a perfect glazed-like finish.

My Experience with Kerastase Discipline Range:

The shampoo comes in a rose-pink bottle. A very small amount is needed to cleanse your hair, it foams up easily, and cleans the hair very well. After shampoo I have used Maskeratine masque. I leave it for 10-15 minutes and rinse it out. Then I blowdry my hair and receive fantastic results - hair is soft and silky, smooth, shiny, touchable and frizz-free. My hair is really discipline.
Also it works well enough, even without conditioner or masque or spray. The shampoo is suitable for all hair types, from very dry to very oily, from straight to curly. The fragrance is very nice, floral, rose-like.

I definitely recommend Kerastase Discipline range to everyone!

17 Sept 2014

Bright Fall Home Decor

As the seasons change outside, your home decor should change, too. The easiest way is to switch out ordinary accessories for bright autumn color ones and for ones with a texture. Bring the warm colors of fall into your home with these beautiful and simple decorating ideas.


F&F Home Decor




Cushions&Throws

Add seasonal style and functionality to your living room by throwing some bright cushions and textured throws, quilts, blankets on sofa and across the backs of chairs. Search for blankets in colors and patterns that will complement your existing decor to create cozy look. You can add a splash of fall-inspired color to your neutral living area. A bold orange, rustic red, rich yellow, burgundy, chocolate brown colors will be a great contrast to a creamy white sofas or walls.
F&F
F&F

F&F
F&F

Candles/Candleholders/Lantenrs

Candles add warmth and light in any season. For perfect autumn home decor you can buy a candles and candleholders in fall-inspired colors. Also I love lanterns, because they are perfect to cozy up your home inside and outside. You can put a few near your front door, this will look so welcoming.
IKEA
IKEA

IKEA

IKEA
F&F

F&F

F&F
F&F

Seasonal Centerpiece

Stunning seasonal centerpiece doesn't have to cost a lot. You can collect fallen branches, leaves and place them in a vase you already own. This will add a visual appeal to your casual dining space. Or you can place a simple candle in a bowl and surround it with berries, nuts, leaves, acorns or another fall feature to make an easy centerpiece.
IKEA
F&F

F&F

F&F

12 Sept 2014

Fall Fashion Must Haves For Little Girls

Hello, everyone, today's blog post is about fall fashion must haves for little girls. The weather here, in Ukraine, is still warm enought, sometimes it feels like summer, but I know that the weather will be cooling off and that can be at a moments notice.
Here are some photos of clothes that I would like to buy and something I already bought for my girls.

Outdoor clothing

Zara
Zara
Mayoral
Mayoral
Denim is one of the timeless materials that are never out of fashion and just like with knitted cardigan your daughter needs something to layer her t-shirt with during the chilly fall days. 
Zara, H&M, Palomino

Waistcoat

Warm waistcoat has become an important part of the wardrobe in the autumn and winter seasons. It can be worn with almost any clothing. Faux fur waistcoat is a stylish compromise between the desire to stay warm and perfect layer to look fashionable.


Mayoral, H&M, Zara

Tops

To complement the perfect jeans you need the perfect top. Whether it’s a shirt, blouse or peasant top, these are definitely must have.
Zara
Zara
Zara
Zara
Zara
H&M

Jumpers&Cardigans

Knitted cardigan is a number one clothing piece in any girls’ wardrobe. It is never out of fashion and always looks good when you needs to layer short or long-sleeve top or dress with something warm and cozy.
Zara, Palomino

Jeans&Trousers

Jeans are a must have for fall and winter season. From red to neutrals, from plain to patterns! Everyone needs jeans, slim, skinny, straight, are all in trend this season. My girls loves jeggins, because they feel comfortable in them and I like them, because they look like actual jeans and fit perfectly on my girls.
And also every girl need to have perfect trousers, leggins.
Zara
H&M
H&M
H&M
Zara
Zara
Zara
Zara
Zara

Dresses&Skirts

This is my absolutely favourite type of clothes in girls wardrobe. Dresses are a staple in girls wardrobes — it is versatile outfits, all-in-one. Every girl should have a nice dress, that she could wear everyday and some elegant or fun dress for parties.
H&M
H&M
H&M
Zara
Zara
Zara

Tights

Zara
H&M, Next

Accessories

There are so many cute things for girls to accessories, like hats, scarfs, belts or necklaces.
Hats are practical accessory for the chilly fall season. A cute knit hat can be accessorized with a big flower or bow.

Scarves are the perfect accessory to any outfit, it is fashionable and practical at the same time. You can choose from plain to floral, neutral tones to bright colors.
Zara
Zara
H&M


Zara
Zara
Zara

Sportswear

Mayoral
Zara

Shoes

Everyone love a brand new pair of sneakers. Try out this season bright colors, fun prints...
H&M
Zara
Boots are always a must have for the chilly fall weather! Boots look amazing with a skirt, shorts, jeans, leggings. If you’re looking for a pair that’s wearable with a lot of outfits pick a neutral-colored boot such as dark brown or black. 
Zara
H&M

Happy Shopping! Let me know what is your fashion favourites for autumn?

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