Feeling lucky that we got the heatwave still at the end of the August..
Where ever I go he goes..
Autumn and apples…
He loves to be involved..
Sun, blue sky and just the beauty of nature..
My boy
Flower dress, my favorite piece of clothing – cheers up your day. This dress by Marimekko has been one of the best choices for the summer. It’s easy to wear in every occasion and just boost’s up the day always. It’s easy to pair up with stunning heals, sneakers or sandals. For me it’s always must that the pieces I buy are easy to mix and match. They stay with me for long time.
Summer has gone way too quickly. Like told you before, I’m the lover of light and now evenings are getting darker night by night. I’m holding on to every moment we have the summer left and try to storage the warmer summer air in my heart.
Bold prints & sunWill stay here for little bit longer..
Let’s dream the weekend away and enjoy the warm autumn eves. Wonderful thing with the nature is, that it always gives us so much in every season if you just look around. Autumn has it’s own glamour to offer. Beautiful berries, mushrooms and fruits for us to pick and darker evenings to calm and cuddle with the candle light. Let’s take it all in and dream away….
When you live up in north and the sun can be seen rearely up here, you might find youself longing for light & warm sunny breeze. I do love Finland and it’s all four seasons but I’m light up by the sun. So to be sure to enjoy at least one week of warm sunny weather, we decided to head off to Grete for one week.
The beautiful sun of Grete
I’m always struggling when it comes to booking the flights, I wish there will be soon a solution to fly more enviromentally friendly. But you can do a lot for that matter by your own choices of destinations and all the other choices you make daily in your life. To fly to Grete takes a bit under four hours and there is no time difference to Finland. Direct flights are available. That makes it very convinient destination and easy to reach.
Village Heights Golf Resort, Hersonissos Grete
We stayed in the peaceful resort up in mountains in the Village Heights Golf Resort in the village of Hersonissos, http://www.villageheights.gr. Just perfect location to spend relaxing and serene holiday, to unwind really. Panoramic views and harmoniously builded resort that totally blends in with it’s surroudings plus eco-friedly choices they do, really made it easy to chill.
Garden at Village Heights Golf Resort
The hotel offers activities of many kinds. Staff is really friendly and helpful. Food is tasty and made from local products. Herbs came from hotel’s garden. We mostly enjoyed the pool area which worked perfectly in hot summer days. Spa of the hotel I can highly recommend, the cretan massage was just fab!
The cat cafe at Village Heights Resort
The hotel win our hearts over with the cat cafe. Special, haven’t seen it before . Hopefully this sort of development keeps coming.
‘From farm to the table’, Med Cafe & Restaurant Hersonissos
The hotel offers transfer to the village of Hersonissos. We found it to be lovely little village with many cafes, restaurants & boutiques. We ended up having a lunch in the perfect spot by the Mediterranean, Med Cafe & Restaurant, http://www.medcafe.gr. Gorgeous location and tasty local food dishes all made from organic and local ingredients.
Med Cafe & Restaurant
The views are just lovely and the best spot to be seated is definately by the Mediterranean. The restaurant offers also tables up by the promenad and indoors. If you visit, pop in the toilet too – fun and playful decor.
Organic food at Med Cafe & Restaurant
I love the sea and even though it was so easy to stay and reload the batteries up at the hotel, we did got to spend one afternoon by at the beach too. We ended up at the Sarantari beach only few minutes by taxi from the village of Hersonissos.
The Sarantari Beach, Hersonissos
Swim in the sea and just letting yours eyes wonder over horizon totally takes the last hints of stress away. Sarantari beach offers really clear water, sunbeds for rent and restaurant at your service. Easy going and relaxing vibes made it very enjoyable.
Sarantari Beach, Hersonissos
Grete was really pleasent surprise and the hotel ‘an intimate sanctuary, unaffected by the outside world ‘ like they promise. Beautiful sunsets and warm summer breeze will stay with us for long till autumn days.
Sunset at Village Heights Golf Resort, Hersonissos Grete
I started my blog now, more than over ten years later than I was asked to do it. Very good friend of mine was convinced that I should write already back then. Not until now I actually feel that I have time and inspiration to do this. Time feels right and I’m a strong believer of going with the flow of my instinct.
Me & my boy
It has to feel right in my heart. I’m passionated person who loves real deals, authentic places and people, beautiful details and good food. I’m a Finn, born and living in middle of Finland. My personality is quite lively and open, not a typical Finn really. I have a strong passion for photographing, interiors, fashion and travel. Last ten years I have been working in the fashion industry. At the same time I’m hugely concerned about the climent change and try to make the right choices. My choices will be seen in my blog and I believe every choice matters. I feel that sustainability, ecofriedly and ethically smart options will make a huge difference and everyone can do it.
I’m living by the lake with my family, 11 years old daughter, husband and our bostonterrier Nelsson. Nelsson will be seen here for sure, he is our sunshine and just fantastic company, the best friend forever. He is a true gentleman and a real charmer, 11 years old also. Nature plays a big part of our lives and is always part of our travels. We love sports. Skiing in winters and summers are perfect for playing in lake.
I just turned forty but honestly still feel young as ever, always love to learn new things. Partly that’s what brought me around my blog too. I believe you should always challenge yourself to try new things, see things from different perspective and be open for new opportunities. Life is a wonderful journey, so let’s enjoy!
Styling by Una 