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How to Fix a Bad Hair Dye Job: Tried and Tested
This year I had a bit of a bad hair situation. Since I have my roots done on a regular basis, my hair stylist suggested that from time to time I should have full head hair colour to even out the colour from roots to ends, which normally get lighter, and give it extra shine. Usually, she would apply semi-permanent colour that would come out darker than my natural colour but after a couple of weeks, it would wash out leaving my hair looking healthy and shiny. However, this time things have gone somehow wrong. My hair was very dark and as the time went by, it wasn’t getting any…
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Healthy and Easy Banana Oat Muffins
When I used to live in America, I got hooked on Martha Stewart’s easy and tasty recipes. So when the time came for me to explore the joys of the banana bread, it was Martha who helped me out! I absolutely love her banana bread recipe that I used for years and all of my friends and colleagues loved it too. However, recently on my latest quest for healthy cooking and eating, I decided to transform Martha’s recipe into a healthier version (to show the changes I made I am keeping original ingredients in parenthesis!) Also rather than making a bread loaf, I decided to make muffins which are a…
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TSV Tips: DIY Bag Storage Tray
Few weeks ago I found myself doing something we all do when seasons change and our clothes become no longer weather appropriate – organizing my closet! As I packed my summer clothes away and filled my wardrobe shelves with warm and cosy sweaters, scarves and hats, I have noticed one area that was still neglected. It was a shelf where I keep my bags that was missing a good storage tray. I have all of my bags lined up on an open shelf which means they easily slide down and get disorganized. Rather than rushing to Ikea, I decided to make my own fun storage tray out of simple and…
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72-Hour Guide to Berlin: Christmas Markets
If you think you have seen amazing Christmas markets, think again! Last December I went to Berlin simply with the purpose of seeing German Christmas markets and I wasn’t disappointed! Germans truly know how to prepare for Christmas. This is not surprising given the fact that tradition of setting up Christmas markets around the main town square originated in this part of the world and dates back as early as 13-14th century. This was my second trip to Berlin the same year (read my detailed 72-Hour Guide to Berlin) but the city was completely transformed with gigantic Christmas trees, light displays, various funfairs and market stalls everywhere. In today’s blog post I pick…
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London Gems: Fortnum & Mason Afternoon Tea
There are things you can do in London that are very similar to other major tourist destinations, like shopping, sightseeing or checking out latest trendy bar or restaurant. And there are experiences that are very specific to Britain and afternoon tea is one of them. You probably already know that tea is a big part of British culture and should not be treated lightly! Just Google ‘aftenoon tea London’ and you will end up with over 3 million search results! Personally, I am a huge fan of the afternoon tea. There is something very refined and classy about the etiquette of the British afternoon tea: from serving exotic tea blends in exquisite tea…
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My Secret to Effortless Hair: Digital Perm
Like other women, I am always on the look-out for the latest beauty and hair trends and innovations. Some work really well and other under-deliver on the promise. Digital perm is one of those findings that I am truly in love with and have recommended to all of my friends and acquaintances, and even published an article on it. ‘Digital what?’ you probably think to yourself but let me tell you the story of discovering one of the best inventions in the history of hair care! I was getting my haircut at one of the Japanese salons in London when I noticed a woman sitting in a corner in hair rollers…
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Weekend Getaway: Windsor, UK
This week my husband and I were celebrating our first wedding anniversary and when we thought of the best place for a quick getaway, Windsor came at the top of our list. Located just an hour away from London, it’s a perfect destination for a weekend break. Windsor is a top tourist attraction thanks to the Windsor Castle and it’s cosy and compact town center that is easy to cover in a short period of time. But our mission was to relax and celebrate our special occasion. Things to do Shopping After checking into the hotel, we dropped off our bags and decided to venture out and take a walk around…
