Coffee time any time!☕

Hello every body !!

I was taking some pictures this morning for my instagram account and I realized that most of my photo shoots involve some kind of coffee drinking. 

                             

  

                                     

                             

I love the ritual of  taking time sipping  aromatic coffee from a pretty mug or cup and nibbling something sweet.                                                       

It's one of life's little pleasures that I adore. 

I mostly like breakfast coffee but I equally have a soft spot for an early afternoon one, which I accompany with one of my favourite biscuits. I like coffee really warm  but I can take my mug around the house and enjoy sipping from it even when coffee is cold. I drink hot coffee and tea in the summer  , though when the weather is really warm , a freddo cappuccino  is my 'cup of tea'!!                                                                                                                          

                                    

Some weeks ago, we had a snow storm in Greece, something really unusual for us. When the sun came out and snow stopped falling , I took my  coffeee tray outside and spend some moments admiring the white , crystal beauty. Coffee was hot and very soon ......frozen .

                       On Valentine's day , coffee was accompanied by a cake  with chocolate and straberries plus some pink roses  .              

  

An afternoon coffee tastes better with  a  sweet treat made from oat flakes, banana, raisins  and nuts. 

Freddo cappuccino in below  zero temperatures:)

Coffee  time in the warmth of my cozy  living room  in the glow of candles

                                      and the crackling fire during a 30- hours- long power cut!

                                                                                

                                    
             Oh!  Christmas coffee  bar arrangements have to be special ,for Christmas is only once a year :)

                                

Halloween coffee never comes without a pumkin ,,,or two !

Reading books and coffee drinking go hand- in- hand especially on cold afternoons. 

Coffee in my little kitchen . Time for relaxation and introspection. Light a candle and day dream!

Coffee when spring approaches . The hope of longer and brighter days make it sweeter. 

A burst of colour makes my heart burst with  happiness.

Everything is OK  , 

                 Tea is also soooo good when night falls and you leave your day worries behind you . 

                                                        

                                      

                                      

Just before Easter , even in lockdown mode, cake and coffee help you move forward :) with a smile and a certainty that this will pass, too. 

                                 

Summer time coffee is pure bliss. I can read a book, draw with my little boy, paint,  do my crafts , crochet,  do some decoupage , collect seashells and pebbles , decorate , chat with friends , relax on the beach , 

or just gaze at the green open space , the olive trees , the tall grass , smell the sea breeze and feel reborn. .

 Wow , I didn't know I had so much to say about coffee drinking, given also the fact that I started drinking in my late thirties. Ourself really amazes us sometimes. 

Well, that's it for today. I hope to be back soon with more thoughts , crafts , colour, ideas and love !!

Tina xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Christmas coffee and tea bar, gingerbread cookies and handmade ornaments !!

HELLO , HELLO !!!!!!!!!

This is a long one . Lots of photos and festive mood. 

I'm excited with the holidays  and all the Christmas preparations - decoration-wise - as we can't do that much this year due to the pandemic.

 Lots of  lovely ladies in cyberland have created their festive coffee and tea bars and I felt the urge to create my own!! Why not?? 

I started with some fake snow and then I added all the bits and pieces  my eye and heart felt appropriate for this 'installation'. 

I placed the little blackboard on a shelf at the centre .It reads 'white Christmas' in Greek - I know that this is a wish that won't come true in this area ,but away..

I added my favourite mugs, cups and saucers , my gingerbread cookies , tealights, lovely festive napkins and some little wooden toys and santas. Ah ..and of course some chocolate , tea bags , sugar and cofee jars  and pine cones. 

This is the outcome. I was really thrilled with it!

I particularly liked the sunlight coming in from my kitchen window , creating lovely shading. 

See what I mean?

And these are my gingerbread cookies, men, trees and stars  ready for making it to other houses as little Christmas favours. I always give cookies to family, friends and teachers at Christmas, it is a tradition I like keeping ....

I saw a video the other day about how to make christmas ornaments using old CDs and I couldn't but give it a go!!

I made three pieces and hang them from my tree. I think this is a good upcycling idea, very easy to make and quite impressive. you can add some ribbons and glitter to make them even more festive!!

Here are my cookies again. I made a whole lot and took even more pictures . I was thrilled as usual. When I make something,

 I feel like a child who plays in her toyland and forget evrything else for some blessed moments. 

I wish all and everyone, a very merry Christmas and a safe and healthy NewYear. 

Happy Holidays !!! 

Tina  xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx