DIY Frozen Yogurt & Cups

Now that the good weather is finally here to stay, I’m definitely going to take more pictures and try to blog more often.  While I was looking for ideas for my next ‘photoshoot’, I came across Amy’s blog, a graphic designer turned professional  style blogger living in Australia. More specifically, I was looking for some ideas or hints on buying/creating your own ice cream cups.  She’s very talented, I like her stylish ideas and fresh approach to interior design and DIY projects. You can also download free stationery printables for parties, entertainment and home. I ended up downloading the ‘argyle’ and ‘striped’ designs, bought  some white paper cups, sticked them on top and BAM!

I wanted to do a cute photoshoot highlighting my latest addiction, homemade frozen yogurt. I’ve recently bought an ice-cream maker and have been trying a few recipes. Surprisingly, they taste very good, are a lot healthier because you can control the amount of fat/sugar, plus they’re fresh!

Here is the latest recipe that I made.

Mixed Berry Frozen Yogurt

You need:
500 gr. Greek yogurt (I used Liberte)
A handful of mixed berries (preferably frozen)
2-3 T honey or agave syrup
1 t vanilla extract

What to do:
Mix ingredients in a blender, then churn the mixture into your ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions (approx. 25 minutes). Refrigerate longer if desired. Bon appetit!

Spring Fashion Alert

Over the years, fashion has proved that some trends never go out of style and others are more prominent than others. That is the case for the 1950s era that seems to have come back in style, at least for this spring.  When we think about the 1950s, we realize how much femininity fashion has lost throughout the years. Women used to dress very “smartly” and feminine on every occasion. Wearing a dress was a given whether it was for  work, a casual get-together or a special soirée.  Dresses were almost always accompanied by heels, gloves and stylish purses. The most popular styles were the swing (right) and pencil (left) dresses.

                                   

The idea was to look “every inch the lady” and, with the help of dresses/skirts women achieved the hourglass figure.  Below are some images from Vogue and Women’s Journal that illustrate the most popular trends for this era. There is a certain glamour,  nostalgia and a ‘je ne sais quoi’ that take us back to a time where women  looked feminine and delicate yet sophisticated.

                

Anthropologie’s newest collection proves once again that the ‘soft’ side of fashion is here to stay. Some of the outfits I love include the librarian look, college girl meets cute ensemble and flirty skirts and tops. Happy shopping!

Food Photography

I love good food, especially desserts. I started taking pictures of desserts that I made a couple of years ago. Nothing fancy and planned, on the spot with my Cool Pix point-and-shoot camera. A few months ago, my friend Eni told me that she had signed up for a professional photography course. Through her blog , I started discovering a variety of  photography sites and came across some gorgeous food photography/styling blogs like Tartelette, Cannelle et vanille, Lifestyle blog etc.  I couldn’t take my eyes of their photos. I was in awe with their crystal clear images, their stylish compositions and scrumptious food. I wanted so bad for my photos to look half as good as theirs that I began reading online about the art of food photography. I was both fascinated and surprised at how much time and effort you need to put into your photos before you can get decent results. I was committed to trying it too…

On my birthday, my husband surprised me with a brand new DSLR Canon EOS Rebel XSi and a tripod. I was sooooo happy. So far, I’ve studied the manual and took a few nice shots (I think) . Now, I have one more reason to wake up in the morning: natural light for my photos, plus the excitement that goes with preparing my shots, composition and of course, my camera.