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Christmas table arrangements

I have some basic ideas about how I want to arrange this year’s Christmas table. They all consist of simple, effective and practical details. There will be quite a few of us so I’ll want to save on table space but if you’re having a small gathering by all means go all out and fill that baby up with candles, vases of flowers and twigs and other decorative pieces! Take a look at the pictures that are inspiring me and whatever you do don’t forget about the kids! I can’t wait for Georgie and his cousins to see their little table setup, inspired by the last picture.

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December 17, 2015 by
Music

Alternative Christmas mixed tape

I’ll be hosting Christmas Day this year. My big fat family of over 12 people and of course papa’s will be coming over and the only reason I am not completely freaking out is simply because almost everyone has agreed to cook and/or bake something. Much to my delight this also means that I can spend a bit more time sorting out table arrangements, decorations, kids’ activities and other details. Don’t worry, I’m not fooling myself that this will be easy but at least I am half-prepared because I have an awesome playlist ready and we all know that music makes everything better. So if I end up f***** up the ham and not buying enough napkins, we’ll be happy enough dancing to this alternative Christmas mixed tape.

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December 14, 2015 by
on our island

Cyprus Christmas gift guide: For kids

1. Shopping for newborns or babies can be difficult but not so much when these original handmade mobiles are available by Anna Koumoushi. More designs in stock/click here to find out where to buy 2. BBWolf whoever you are, can you please make something in my size? Adorable dresses and coats handmade in Cyprus/19, Nikitara Street, Nicosia (opposite Wargaming) and at The Birdhouse Etc 3. My sister’s making Georgie a beanbag for Christmas but if she weren’t this one by Flexa would be under the Christmas tree/ 28 Octovriou St, Engomi, Nicosia/Tel: 22-421900 4. These magnetic games are the perfect developmental gift for ages 3 and up and also perfect for long drives. Much more can be found at the Brainkid Toys Educational Toy Centre where they also have a 20% discount going on until January 9/ order online or 43-45 Arch. Makariou III & Stylianou Lena (Mesa Geitonia Street)Limassol 5. Award-winning construction toys and building bricks Morphun would make any kid happy and there are so many designs to chose from. Available at BrightKidz Educational Toys/ 33 Arch Makariou III Ave, Nisou-Dali, Nicosia or contact via Facebook 6. For your little one who wants to be like mummy and daddy who spend too much time at the petrol station. Available from Mistingas Wonderland / 185 Arch Makariou G, Limassol 7. Perhaps this particular doll isn’t appropriate for young ones but older kids who love the character of Edward Scissorhands will love this gift. Other handmade stuffed dolls and teddies are available at Lash Dolls/78 C Digeni Akrita Ave (next to Napolitana confectionery)Nicosia 8. The most perfect illustrated cookbook for kids by the amazing Ioanna Philippou. And the best part is that the pages are laminated! Brilliant! / Available at SOBE/5a Nicocreontos St, Nicosia 9. Visiting a family with kids and not sure what to take? Go for sweets and chocolates! But tell the parents not to worry too much because this hamper for little ones is full of organic goodies!/ Available from Be Natural/ 44C Larnacos Avenue, Aglantzia, Nicosia 10. Cute wooden bowties available in a range of colours from Aden.com.cy/ 285, Franklin Roosevelt, Limassol.

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December 11, 2015 by
on our island

Cyprus Christmas gift guide: For grown-ups

By the end of the week I’ll post two gift guides with an assortment of shops and products. One for grown-ups and one for kids. Here we go with ideas for the grown-ups:

1. Antiseismic bowls from Afaia Gallery which I would use as a ring dish/ 83, Aeschylou St, Nicosia/Tel: 22-769779 or 99427377 2. Adorable pouches to use for make up or traveling by Anna Koumoushi/click here to find where to buy 3. Gorgeous backpack by Daniella Georgiou who also makes fully-lined coin purses and pouches which you can order with your initials on as well as monogram jewelry/ contact via Facebook or available at SOBE 4. At the Magos Record Shop, a real hidden gem, find an impressive range of LPs, Greek included too, collected by a true music fan/ 41, Asklipiou St, Faneromeni Nicosia 5. Romeo Tees has your man covered this season with cozy hoodies and sweaters boasting the typical Kypriaka expressions we love/ order via Facebook or website. 6. SOBE is a spectacular shop worth visiting if you have a minimalistic taste in everything and favor local jewelry designers. Recently they’ve added gorgeous homeware pieces such as these baskets that always come in handy no matter who you are/ 5a Nikokreontos St, Nicosia/ Tel: 22-452559 7. I am dying to visit Pramathouthkia Little Treasures in Kalopanayiotis where they make these amazing traditional Cyprus products that are now available in cute modern packages making them excellent gifts! Chose between The Sweet Box, The Oil Box, The Tea Box and many more products all made with local ingredients and ever so yummy/Order via email pramatouthkia@gmail.com or visit the workshop near the OXI roundabout on 37, Xanthis Xenierou, Nicosia 8. Hubbies and daddies will love this from The Smiley Shop/ 53B Stavrou Av, Strovolos, Nicosia/ Tel:70001626 9. Who wouldn’t be happy to receive a stocking full of choc? Kalopesas dark with nuts for me please!/ 2, Lykavitou Av, Nicosia/ Tel: 22-878177

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December 9, 2015 by
on our island

Cyprus Christmas gift guide: The Collective Concept

Just walking into this place gave me the goosebumps. I loved the colours, the diversity of produce and the firm possibility that there are treasures to be discovered all old, vintage, used, pre-loved or however you want to call it. All unique.

This is where you want to shop for your vintage-loving friend or loved one. Where you can buy a plethora of interesting pieces be it a poster or a prom dress. Vintage fashion and homeware is brought together at The Collective Concept and its such a freakin’ great collaboration. A feast for the eyes.

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December 8, 2015 by

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