Greek Olive wood Gifts and Sculptures - Ellenisworkshop

Let me intoduce you to a very artistic esty shop I added to my avorites today: Elleni's workshop http://www.etsy.com/shop/ellenisworkshop

Eric and Philippa Kempso established the shop on beatiful island Lesvos and gave it their daughter's name Elleni...
The creations at this shop are unique -the talented authors use Greek olive wood to make:

jewelry

hair combs and ornaments

 

 mobiles







 
 

buttons

 

sculptures

   

 painitngs

 and also key chains, honey sticks, crochet hooks... You'll find lots of gifts in the shop, for any taste and pocket) 

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! Χρόνια Πολλα!!!

Anastasia Perraki

It's Anastasia name day in Greece. As it'll become a new tradition -to post about famous person having nameday today:)
Anastasia Perraki (Greek: Αναστασία Περράκη)  is a successful model, happily married to Michalis Mouroutsos, Olympic taekwondo gold medalist (Sydney 2000).
She was crowned Miss Star Hellas 2003 and Greek Playmate of the Year in 2005.


 
Covers:

Greece: 'Playboy' - August 2005; 'Grazia' - October 2006; 'Madame Figaro'; 'Esquire'; 'Vogue' - June 2009 Spain: 'Playboy' - April 2006

 

Besides her obvious beauty, Anastasia has talent, style and grace, and keeps low profile. Happy nameday, Anastasia!

Eleytheria - Ελευθερία

Since it's Eleytheria's nameday here in Greece today, there's a song for you by Eleytheria Arvanitaki, one of the most fanous greek singers. A little bit of greek 'kefi' for you:)
Eleytheria means freedom, by the way. So feel free to put on your red dress today and dont forget that the youth is burning, passing too fast... so live it (that's what this song about):

Beautiful things maker Tina - Coup De Coeur

I found Tina's shop on Etsy and immediately fell in love with what she's doing! Her shop is Coup De Coeur Jewelry: http://www.etsy.com/shop/CoupDeCoeurJewelry#

The jewelry is elegant and unusual and bright and  just awesome!
Some of my favorite items in her shop are:

This beautiful filigree necklace:  

Purple felt ballerina necklace:

Amazing idea, isn't it?

I'm so impressed by Tina's style and creativity, and you should know that the prices are more than pleasant! The items above are from 10 to 16 euros and if you order is more than $15 the shipping is free!!!

Later I found her blog and believe it or not, now I can make some simple but beautiful things myself))
I love her DIY ideas and tips - they are fun! And she's writing in English... So check out her blog for great holiday gifts ideas and just to boost your creativity)

"ΔΟΧΟΣ" / Hotel "DOHOS"

That's the hotel we spent last weekend. Dohos is not so far from the famous Palatamonas town, you need a car to get there. Isolated from urban noise, you're right in the middle of the best Greek traditions: wooden walls, fireplaces, mountain greens and the view of the Aegean Sea, traditional cuisine... I saw pople coming just for a walk and a cup of camomile tea. Dohos is the ideal relaxing place:

 Summer bath))

I know I don't post often. With all the economic war here in Greece I'm confused. But in Dohos they give you so much warmth and support, you just forget about everything bad.
More pictures on their site: http://www.dohos.gr/el/lodgings/album

Greek celebrities

Well, I didn't know Mena's mother is Greek) 
As for my fave Greek celebrity it will be Bill Zane of course) Even bold he's cute)

Athens | The Little Great City

Miss Universe -meet the greek contestant

Iliana Papageorgiou (Greek:Ηλιάνα Παπαγεωργίου) 23 y.o.

 

 Elegant and photogenic, she has a model experience (collaboration with Dolce & Gabanna, Cavalli etc.).

 

I love her professional photos. As for her everyday looks -she is the classic girl next door, very tight with her family.

 

Some say she has a big nose)) OK, I like her anyway. For me, she deserved a place in top 5. 

Height 177 - 5' 9.5"
Bust 82 - 32"
Waist 60 - 23"
Hips 89 - 35"
Shoe size 38,5 - 8.5
Hair - Dark brown

 I was sure Mis Ukraine was going to be the winner, and i liked China as well) Iliana was my 2nd runner up. What aout you? Did you watch the pageant?

Greek girl of the week - Sissi Christidou

Sissi Christidou (Greek: Σίσσυ Χρηστίδου) is a Greek television presenter. I think, she has the most beautiful face in Greek showbeez Smart, sweet and funny.Wife of a famous Greek singer and mommy of a 2-year old Phillip. I like the fact that Sissy is not skinny and has no complex, she's gorgeous as she is)