Princess Theodora, the youngest daughter of the former King and Queen of Greece, exchanged vows with the American lawyer Matthew Kumar in a stunning ceremony held at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens, last Saturday the 28th of September.Guests, including members of European royalty and the elite, gathered to witness a union filled with love and tradition.

The choice of date added a deeply sentimental touch, as Princess Theodora’s parents, the late King Constantine II and Queen Anne-Marie of Greece, were married on the very same day in 1968, at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens, the same church where Theodora’s ceremony took place.

Princess Theodora was gracefully accompanied down the aisle by her brother, Crown Prince Pavlos, adding a touching family moment to the ceremony. The entire Greek royal family was present to celebrate this special occasion, including Queen Anne-Marie, Prince Nikolaos, Princess Alexia with her family and Prince Philippos with his wife Princess Nina, all showing their unwavering support and love.

Princess Theodora has always exuded grace, charm, and warmth, qualities that shone brightly on her wedding day. Accompanied by her brother, Crown Prince Pavlos, and surrounded by her loving family, she was a vision of elegance and joy as she exchanged vows with Matthew, her soulmate and partner in life.

The historic setting, with its Byzantine splendor and rich architectural details, provided the perfect backdrop for this luxurious celebration.

The bride dazzled in an exquisite custom-made gown designed by the leading couture house of  Celia Kritharioti. The ivory gown featured intricate lace detailing that glided gracefully along the cathedral floor.

It was combined with the Khedive of Egypt tiara, or the Cartier Wreath Scroll Tiara, one of her most iconic jewels, once worn by her mother, Queen Anne-Marie and other members of the Danish and Swedish royal families—added a sentimental touch, representing the deep connection to her royal heritage.

Cartier Wreath Scroll Tiara, or the Khedive of Egypt tiara, was presented as a wedding gift from the Khedive of Egypt to Crown Princess Margareta of Sweden, the grandmother of King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, and Queen Anne Marie of Greece.

Among the distinguished guests was Queen Sofia of Spain, sister of the late King Constantine II, underscoring the strong familial bonds across their royal families. The Queen Dona Sofia, who represented the Spanish Royal family, was accompanied by her two daughters, infantas Elena and Christina, with their children Irene, Miguel and Juan.

While the Danish Royal family was represented by Princess Benedikte and her family. Her daughter Alessandra with her husband and son.

The Princess is holding a very unique embroidered clutch, with her monogram, handmade by her sister, Queen Margrethe of Denmark.

The celebration of love and tradition was enriched by the presence of family, making the day an intimate and luxurious affair fit for a modern princess.

Princess Alexia of Greece with her family and her Husband Carlos Morales Quintana

Crown Princess Marie Chantal arrived with her four sons, Prince Constantine Alexios, Prince Achileas Andreas, Prince Odysseas Kimon and Prince Aristides Stavros.

Princess Olympia of Greece, with her cousin Arrietta Morales y de Grecia, as the Bridesmaids. Their gowns are by Celia Kritharioti as well.

Crown Princess Marie Chantal of Greece among her lovely family was the classiest ever in a new Louis Vuitton Topstitch Detailed Gathered Silk gown in light pink and Aquazzura Tequila clutch in silver.

Prince Filippos of Greece with his wife Princess Nina and her father.

Princess Nina was really classy and stylish as well, in a light blue Adam Lippes Pleated Drape slit-hem, Long sleeve, Silk Crepe maxi gown,

Hunting Season nyc (The square compact case) clutch in ivory Nappa and Manolo Blahnik 90 silver Grosgrain Pumps.

Hereditary Princess Ekaterina of Hanover in a dazzling Huishan Zhang Rein Gown sky blue Crepe

 and a Bottega Veneta clutch.

Alessandra de Osma (Princess Christian of Hanover) in Luisa Beccaria stripped lace dress (new) and Aquazzura micro bag in blue.

Queen Anna Maria of Greece, was more than splendid in her light blue gown, by Celia Kritharioti too and a handmade embroidered with her monogram micro bag, by her sister Queen Margrethe of Denmark.

The former Queen came with with her second son, Prince Nikolaos.

Surrounded by fragrant white roses and seasonal blooms, the décor was a testament to classical luxury, with hints of Grecian tradition woven into every detail.  The overall ambiance combined understated opulence with a warmth that made the royal wedding feel personal and inviting.

As they stood together in the same church where Princess Theodora’s parents were married 56 years ago, we were reminded of the power of love and tradition—two constants that bring meaning and beauty to our lives. The sentiment of carrying forward family history on this special day was touching, and the couple’s love story is a beautiful testament to the values of loyalty, devotion, and shared dreams.

The wedding of Princess Theodora in Athens was not just a royal event but a celebration of love, tradition, and elegance—true hallmarks of a classy and fabulous lifestyle. For those who appreciate luxury, sophistication, and the charm of royal romance, this wedding was the epitome of modern regal splendor.

As we reflect on this magical day, it’s a reminder that true luxury lies in the meaningful moments we create with those we cherish. Princess Theodora’s wedding was a perfect embodiment of grace, grandeur, and timeless romance, inspiring us all to add a touch of royal elegance to our own lives.

about the tiara:

On Princess Theodora’s wedding day, the tiara sparkled with an ethereal glow, perfectly complementing her elegant bridal look. Its floral motif symbolized new beginnings, while its storied past connected Princess Theodora to the generations of women who wore it before her. The tiara, paired with her classy gown, created an ensemble that was nothing short of a fairytale—fitting for a modern-day princess.

The Khedive of Egypt tiara was donated to Crown Princess Margareta of Sweden, the grandmother of King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, and Queen Anne Marie of Greece, who tragically died while pregnant with her sixth child. When Prince Gustaf Adolf of Sweden married Princess Margaret of Connaught, a granddaughter of Queen Victoria, in 1905, after meeting on a trip to Egypt, the future Swedish Crown Princess received this Cartier Wreath Scroll Tiara as a wedding gift from the Khedive of Egypt, a fitting gift to honour the beginning of their romance. When Crown Princess Margareta of Sweden tragically passed away in 1920, she left the Khedive of Egypt Tiara to her only daughter, the future Queen Ingrid of Denmark.

However, Queen Ingrid frequently loaned the Khedive of Egypt Tiara to her cousin, Princess Margaretha of Sweden and Denmark, who wore it from 1957 to 1960 among numerous occasions.

In 1964, Princess Anne-Marie was the first of Queen Ingrid’s daughters to wear the Khedive of Egypt Tiara for her Wedding of King Constantine II of Greece, followed by Crown Princess Margrethe in 1967, and Wedding of Princess Benedikte in 1968, along with their grandmother’s Irish lace veil.

The Khedive of Egypt Tiara remained in Queen Ingrid’s possession for eighty years, throughout her years as Princess, Crown Princess, Queen, and Queen Mother, until her death in 2000.

After Queen Ingrid’s death, the Khedive of Egypt Tiara was inherited by her youngest daughter, Queen Anne-Marie of Greece.

It was a  splendid royal wedding, a day filled with family, elegance, and unforgettable moments.

We extend our warmest wishes to Princess Theodora and Mr. Matthew Kumar for a lifetime of happiness, health, and love. May their days be filled with laughter, their hearts with joy, and their journey together be one of adventure and endless blessings.

To the happy couple, may you always find comfort in each other’s arms, cherish each moment together, and continue to inspire us all with your grace and devotion. Congratulations on this new chapter, and may your love story be forever as classy and fabulous as the way you began it.

Cheers to a lifetime of love!

Na zisete…! (in Greek)

By Georgia Papadon and team

Photo credits to @Andreas_megos and @nikolaskominis

Big Thanks!

You are simply excited about your holidays in Greece and you are ready to go shopping, so as to be as classy and fabulous as possible for your favourite summer time..!

Of course I feel you..!

It sounds like just months ago that we were all commiserating about our pent-up wanderlust and tragic lack of vacation plans. And, well,  it was. But in just a few short weeks, almost immediately after loosened travel restrictions were announced, it seems like everyone we know (and then some) has jetted off to the land of sea food, souvlaki and wonderful beaches. No, you’re not imagining it – the whole world really is in Greece right now!

Greece seems to be a hotspot right now with celebrities flocking there for vacation. For the past two weeks Demi Moore and daughter Rummer Willis,  have been having a blast while vacationing on the island of Santorini in Greece and they have plenty of bikini selfies to prove it.

The island of Skiathos welcomed Hollywood royalty, actors Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell as they joined friends costume director and film producer Anthea Sylbert and her partner, author and actor Richard Romanus.

Canadian pop star Justin Bieber and wife Hailey (née Baldwin) touched down quietly in Mykonos in a private helicopter.

The couple are travelling around Greece, visiting the islands of Mykonos, Milos, and Santorini, this time opting for more humble spots to eat over the high-end eateries.

Mykonos is always a favourite destination among the rich and famous, so it was no surprise that Norwegian footballer and Borussia Dortmund star Erling Haaland has been joining many other international celebrities for an end-of-season holiday on the island.

As a native Greek girl, I will give you the best advice in order to be completely to the point for any occasion , from the first minute you will land in Hellas ( the hellenic world for Greece) ..!

Let’s begin..!

SIMPLICITY IS THE KEY…!

Do you recall the Greek flag ? Yes..! White & Blue , the best summer combination ever…!

So White & Blue are the most popular Colors, especially for summertime.

Morning time…!

Dresses…!

Mini, midi or maxi , either white or not,  summer dresses are a must for your Greek Holidays..! From day to night , they are practical and if well matched they can be really adorable..!

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FENDI

Fendi Dress

CHLOE’

CHLOÉ Indra bracelet Women’s VINTAGE GOLD Size OneSize 100% Brass

330$

Bottega Veneta Lido Sandal

CHLOE’

CHLOÉ Mini Drew Bijou shoulder bag Women’s Multicolor 1 Size OneSize 100% Calf-skin leather

2.190$

TALLAULAH ROSE WORLD

Organic and ethically made, Tallulah Rose is a resort–wear clothing brand in affordable prices.

Totally obsessed with…! I admit…!

Tallulah Rose World 

Summer White maxi dress

MIU MIU

Miu Miu Linen Midi Dress

$1482.56

Bottega Veneta Bv1012s Sunglasses

MIRTA

Linear Green

435$

MICHAEL KORS

Michael Kors Dress

SAINT LAURENT

Definitely my favourite for this summer…!

Saint Laurent Cassandra 105 Sandals

CHLOE’

CHLOÉ Medium Marcie basket Women’s Mirage Blue Size OneSize 100% Palm leaves, Calf-skin leather

690$

SOKO

SOKO Samburu Choker Necklace Gold Plated/Blue

$78

Ancient Greek Sandals Sandal Delia

216$

CHLOE’

CHLOÉ Franky sunglasses Women’s GRADIENT BLUE/TURTLEDOVE Size OneSize 100% Nickel

415$

ETRO

Etro Mini Dress

€ 1459.80

SAINT LAURENT

Saint Laurent Cassandra Sandal

€ 762.39

CHLOE’

CHLOÉ Woody wedge mule Women’s White Size 9 100% Polypropylene, Jute

525$

BRUNELLO CUCCINELLI

Brunello Cucinelli Straw Bag With Monili

CHLOE’

CHLOÉ Sleeveless coat Women’s Shade Blue Size 10 100% Cotton, Silk

1.895$

SOKO

SOKO Kazuri Lariat Necklace Gold Plated/Sea Blue

88$

CASASDEI

Casadei Felina Platform Sandals

€ 713.61

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MIRTA

Posillipo Gaiola

$311,00

VALENTINO

Valentino Garavani Sandals

$849

ALBERTA FERRETTI

Alberta Ferretti Dress

€ 1771.93

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€ 1164.25

CHLOE’

CHLOÉ Nano Drew Bijou shoulder bag Women’s Majesty Blue Size OneSize 100% Calf-skin leather

1.590$

Unlimited Greek Blue

Ionian Sea, Greece

CHLOE’

CHLOÉ Ruffle-sleeve dress Girl’s’ Offwhite Size 8 94% Silk, 6% Elastane

370$

SOKO

SOKO Dash Cuff Bracelet Gold Plated size: M/L

108$

Marc Jacobs The Summer Small Tote Bag

€ 308.82

PRADA

Prada Dress

1221$

PRADA

Prada Belt

€ 640.46

CHLOE’

CHLOÉ Medium Marcie basket Women’s Tan Size OneSize 100% Palm leaves, Calf-skin leather

690$

CHLOE’

CHLOÉ Kiss necklace Women’s GOLD COLOR Size OneSize 100% Copper, Calf-skin leather

610$

White & Blue…!

Mykonos, Paraportiani church

SAINT LAURENT

Saint Laurent Jota Sandals

€ 986.72

Bottega Veneta Bottega Veneta Bv1065s Gold Sunglasses

€ 393.87

BURBERRY

Burberry Dress

€ 640.46

SAINT LAURENT

Saint Laurent 105mm Tribute Leather Sandals

€ 713.61

BALMAIN

Balmain Dress

$2546.07

PAMELA MUNSON

Coral Clutch

$225

Michael Kors

Michael Kors Dress

Villa Orlandi

CHLOÉ Poppy sunglasses Women’s HAVANA / GREEN ROSE Size OneSize 100% Nickel, Acetate

415$

Pinko Basso Dress

CHLOÉ Nile minaudière Women’s Dahlia Red Size OneSize 100% Calf-skin leather

1.490$

PATRIZIA PEPE

Patrizia Pepe Dress Dress

SAINT LAURENT

Saint Laurent Sandals

€ 962.34

Sale
€ 730.68

Emilio Pucci Dress

Bottega Veneta Stretch Sandal

827$

Thom Browne Dress

ETRO

Etro Cotton Belt With Aquamarine Foulard Stamp

Labuan HAT

Federica Tosi Dress

Bottega Veneta Sandal Lounge Nappa

CHLOÉ Shirt dress Women’s Seedpearl Beige Size 10 100% Silk

2.750$

Weekend Max Mara Dress

Saint Laurent Flat Brown Tribute Sandal

Tuffo

Zalynthos island, Greece

Missoni Short Jumpsuit

Sabbia

Missoni Bikini

Burberry ll Xl Beach Tote Bag

€ 1450.05

CHLOÉ Woody flat mule Women’s DEEP DENIM Size 7 100% Cotton, Calf-skin leather

450$

Missoni Home – Hugo Beach Towel – Bright Multicolored

265$

Amorissimo myriam Bikini

Missoni Bikini

Missoni Home – Giacomo Towel – 170 – 5 Piece Set

Balmain Bikini

€ 416.11

Zimmermann mae Bikini

€ 323.44

RED Valentino Sandals

Missoni Home – Giacomo Towel – 170 – Bath Sheet

Fendi Triangle Bra Bikini

464,33

Tom Ford Velvet Tote Bag

Zimmermann Mae Crochet Bikini

Tods Sandals

€ 513.65

Balmain Bikini

€ 416.11

Moncler Sandals Flavia

Pendleton – Iconic Jacquard Towel – Chief Joseph Gray – Bath Towel

Chiara Ferragni Logomania Bikini

MC2 Saint Barth Flamingo Canvas Bag

€ 131.29

Totême Leopard Print Bikini Top

TORY BURCH

Tory Burch Miller Hipster Bikini Briefs

Etro Shopping Globtter 1968

Pendleton – Oversize Jacquard Beach Towel – Brave Star

Moncler Basile Sandal

Etro Paisley Print Bikini

Missoni Home – Ayrton Beach Towel – 160

Missoni Bikini

Hogan Sandals

Zimmermann Poppy Crochet Floral Print Bikini

261,57 $

Missoni Home – Tolomeo Beach Towel – 100x180cm – 170

Missoni Bikini

Aquazzura Noah Flat Sandals

Le Petit Réve Kai Zebra Bikini

Tory Burch Sandals

Dolce & Gabbana Animalier Bikini With Logo Band

Etro ischia Bikini

Emilio Pucci Printed Tie Bikini

BALMAIN

Balmain White Leather Sandal

Burberry Bikini

Max Mara Dress

Aquazzura Bougainvillea 105 Sandals

599$

Dolce & Gabbana One Shoulder Midi Dress

Khaite Dress

Dsquared2 Punk Rubber Chain Black Red Sandal

Bottega Veneta Dress

CASADEI

Casadei Versilia Sandal With Woven Vegan Leather And Gold Laminated Leather

RALPH LAUREN

Ralph Lauren Dress

Dolce & Gabbana Dress

€ 1742.67

Saint Laurent Tribute Lips Sandals In Nude Patent Leather

Alexander McQueen Dress

Stella McCartney Dress

Chloé Dress

Burberry Dress

Monnalisa Accessory

174$

MONCLER

Moncler Dress Dress

It was with great sorrow that we heard the news yesterday afternoon of the passing of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, born Prince of Greece and Denmark.. Yesterday the world lost a great man. Great-Britain lost a patriot, the Commonwealth lost a servent, the royal family lost its husband and father and Greece lost a great Prince.

Steadfast and loyal he served the Crown with selfless devotion and leaves behind an amazing legacy. He will be missed.

His Royal Highness passed away peacefully yesterday morning at Windsor Castle. The Royal Family join with people around the world in mourning his loss.

Philip was born into the Greek and Danish royal families. He was born in Mon Repos Palace in Corfu Greece, on 10 June 1921, the only son and fifth and final child of Prince Andrew of Greece and Denmark and Princess Alice of Battenberg.

The newborn Prince Philip with his mother Princess Alice of Battenberg

A member of the House of Glücksburg, the ruling house of Denmark, he was a prince of both Greece and Denmark by virtue of his patrilineal descent from George I of Greece and Christian IX of Denmark, and he was from birth in the line of succession to both thrones.

Philip’s four elder sisters were Margarita, Theodora, Cecilie, and Sophie. He was baptised in the Greek Orthodox rite at St. George’s Church in the Old Fortress in Corfu.

Mon Repos , Corfu

Unfortunately  his family was exiled from the country when he was eighteen months old. After being educated in France, Germany and the United Kingdom, he joined the British Royal Navy in 1939, aged 18. From July 1939, he began corresponding with the thirteen-year-old Princess Elizabeth, whom he had first met in 1934. During the Second World War he served with distinction in the Mediterranean and Pacific Fleets.

After the war, Philip was granted permission by George VI to marry Elizabeth. Before the official announcement of their engagement in July 1947, he abandoned his Greek and Danish titles and styles, became a naturalised British subject, and adopted his maternal grandparents’ surname Mountbatten. He married Elizabeth on 20 November 1947. Just before the wedding, he was granted the style His Royal Highness and created Duke of Edinburgh, Earl of Merioneth, and Baron Greenwich by King George VI. Philip left active military service when Elizabeth became queen in 1952, having reached the rank of commander, and was made a British prince in 1957.

Philip had four children with Elizabeth: Charles, Prince of Wales; Anne, Princess Royal; Prince Andrew, Duke of York; and Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex. Through a British Order in Council issued in 1960, descendants of the couple not bearing royal styles and titles can use the surname Mountbatten-Windsor, which has also been used by some members of the royal family who do hold titles, such as Anne, Andrew and Edward.

A sports enthusiast, Philip helped develop the equestrian event of carriage driving. He was a patron, president or member of over 780 organisations, and he served as chairman of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, a self-improvement program for young people aged 14 to 24.

He was the longest-serving consort of a reigning British monarch and the longest-lived male member of the British royal family. He retired from his royal duties on 2 August 2017, aged 96, having completed 22,219 solo engagements and 5,493 speeches since 1952. Philip died on 9 April 2021, two months before his 100th birthday.

Pavlos, former Crown Prince of Greece,

for his uncle, Philip.

With deep sadness, but with the joy of reflecting upon a life lived through outstanding dedication and devotion to his country, family and, of course, to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, my family and I remember HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. He was born Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark in Mon Repos, our home on the Island of Corfu, on 10th June 1921, the only son of Prince Andrew (Andreas) and Princess Alice of Greece.

Prince Philip seen here in a rare photo at the age of 10 in his birthplace of Corfu in Greece. He wears an Evzone uniform , the distinctive Greek national costume, that Greek boys usually wear during the Greek Independence Day, 25th of March.

Uncle Philip, as he was known to us, has been a very loved member of the extended Greek family and of course a strong connection for us to Britain where my brother Philippos was born and given his name by my parents. As I reflect on his life, I feel immensely proud of him: of his bravery in World War II and of the way he overcame the challenges of exile in his formative early life. He was by any conceivable standard, the most remarkable servant to the Sovereign and to the United Kingdom, his adopted country, and to the Commonwealth. He was armed with the determination, compassion, vision and steadfast loyalty which were at the core of his ability to support the Queen in their united stability amidst the shifting tides of the past century and beyond. At the coronation he swore to be his wife’s “liege man of life and limb”, which he carried out unfalteringly, unquestioningly.

Taken on the 25th of March 1965 two members of the Greek dynasty of Glücksburg, King Constantine II of Greece and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh review an honor guard of the Greek Royal Evzones Guard as the prince arrives at the Athens Airport for a brief visit as the guest of the Greek royal family. (AP Photo/Aristotle Saris, File)

He will be remembered by over 700 organisations as President or Patron and for the Duke of Edinburgh Award that since 1956 has had 8million young participants. He took great pleasure in his relationship with the Armed forces and the life of the men and women serving them.
Prince Philip did not like to dwell on things: he was a doer, with great vigour and energy. It has been said that the life of the dead is placed into the memory of the living and this will be compellingly true of the memories of our time spent with him – the hilarity, the stories, the seemingly limitless interests – will always be treasured.

Our thoughts and prayers are today with HM Queen Elizabeth II and her own family, for whom the sense of loss will be very hard to bear; and yet I know that the joy of reflecting upon his extraordinary life will be a source of immense comfort and pride.

by PAVLOS former Crown Prince of Greece

Prince Philip was the longest serving royal consort in British history, having been by the Queen’s side for more than 70 years. He was just months away from celebrating his 100th birthday in June.

British Vogue for the last Gentleman of Great Britain.

In a list of advice to young people published through his Duke of Edinburgh scheme last year, Prince Philip advised that we should “dress for ourselves and not others”.

What a style…!

His own taste leant towards the timeless, and relied heavily on British greats: Turnbull & Asser for shirts, ties, and pocket squares, and tailoring from his long-term collaborator John Kent, of Kent, Haste & Lachter. Throughout his decades in service, the Duke remained a meticulous dresser in every sense. “The Duke of Edinburgh had that understated, English gentleman style that is completely timeless, embodying all the divine traits of Savile Row,” says Manolo Blahnik. “Whether he was in a suit or in uniform, he looked impeccable.”

In fact, the Duke of Edinburgh’s style was always centred around a sense of appropriateness, and for more than 70 years he had to negotiate the hard compromise of dressing for both himself and for duty as the Queen’s consort. “When he stood very discreetly behind the Queen, he was always very formal, wearing beautiful shirts and ties that complemented his look,” says Edward Sexton, the Savile Row tailor who has made suits for everyone from John Lennon to Harry Styles. “He was there to complement what the Queen wore; it was about the colour of her dress and hat, so his hands were tied in certain respects, except when he was out at the weekend and could be very flamboyant.”

The initial details of Prince Philip’s funeral have been announced, including that it will take place on Saturday 17th April and be televised. The late royal “passed away peacefully” at Windsor Castle at the age of 99, the royal family confirmed yesterday.

Palace officials have confirmed that Philip will have a royal ceremonial funeral – rather than a grand State funeral – but that it will be a much more intimate affair than was originally planned; partly due to his personal wishes for it to be simple, but also due to Covid health and safety restrictions. Buckingham Palace has confirmed that they will stick to current pandemic guidelines, which only permits 30 guests. Members of the public have been asked not to attempt to attend.

Prince William has written a heartfelt tribute to Prince Philip, who died peacefully at Windsor Castle on Friday. He was 99 years old.

He described his “grandpa” as an “extraordinary man”, and praised his “infectious sense of adventure as well as his mischievous sense of humour”.
The Duke of Cambridge shared a message via the official Kensington Royal social media accounts, accompanied by a sweet photograph of Prince Philip with William’s eldest child, Prince George.

“I feel lucky to have not just had his example to guide me, but his enduring presence well into my own adult life – both through good times and the hardest days,” he wrote. “I will always be grateful that my wife had so many years to get to know my grandfather and for the kindness he showed her. I will never take for granted the special memories my children will always have of their great-grandpa coming to collect them in his carriage and seeing for themselves his infectious sense of adventure as well as his mischievous sense of humour!”

My heart goes out to Her Majesty the Queen who lost yesterday the love of her life after almost 74 years together.

They were an amazing couple…

Our deepest and sincere condolences to Her Majestry The Queen, the Royal family and the people of the United Kingdom.

By Georgia Papadon & team

“Time was passing like a hand waving from a train I wanted to be on… I hope you never have to think about anything as much as I think about you.”
— Jonathan Safran Foer

Regardless of your age or where you are in life right now, perhaps you will generally resonate with my thoughts here – some things I don’t want to regret down the road…

Life is moments…!

Life is a precious gift..!

Let’s try to enjoy it the full…because time lapses so fast and never comes back…!

There’s been so  many years that I practice mediation,  self-helping seminars and books and I’m a very big fan of positive thinking and creative visualisation .

The following piece of advice is something that recently read and I found it really amazing  and helpful for everybody. I  would really like to share it with you and I hope it may be inspiring.

Georgia Papadon

          1.Spending too little time with the right people. – Sooner or later, you just want to be around the people who make you smile.  So today, spend time with those who help you love yourself more.  And remember, the people you take for granted today may be the only ones you need tomorrow.  Never be too busy to make time for those who matter most (even if it’s just a quick phone call or a text).

My kids & the closest friend of them

         2.Not making your loved ones smile more often. – The most beautiful thing is to see a person you love smile, and even more beautiful is knowing that you are the reason behind it.

Unconditional Love

      3.Not saying what you need to say. – Speak up.  Don’t hide your thoughts and feelings, especially when you can make a difference.  Be brave.  Say what needs to be said.  If you care about someone, tell them.  Hearts are sometimes broken by the words we leave unspoken.

      4.Constantly comparing yourself to everyone else. – Don’t compare your progress in life with that of others.  We all need our own time to travel our own distance.  It’s perfectly OK to be different.  Today, the only person you should try to be better than, is the person you were yesterday.  Prove yourself to yourself, not others.

     5.Ignoring your intuition for too long. – Sometimes your mind needs more time to accept what your heart already knows.  Breathe.  Be a witness, not a judge.  Listen to your intuition.

Mykonos, Greece

      6.Not taking action on meaningful goals. – Instead of complaining about your circumstances, get busy creating new ones.  You either suffer the pain of discipline or the pain of regret.  Most of the time, the only difference between who you are and who you want to be, is what you do.  (Read Getting Things Done.)

     7.Letting others talk you out of your dreams. – Can you remember who you were before the world told you who you should be?  Stop living for other people and their opinions.  Be true to YOU.

Zakynthos Island, Greece

     8.Vivid memories of wasted time. – There is good reason why you should wake each morning and mindfully consider what and who you will give your day to.  Because unlike other things in life – love, money, respect, good health, hope, opportunities, and many more – time is the one thing you can never get back once it’s gone.

Bay Bridge, San Franscisco

    9.Collecting more excuses than you can count. – If you really want to do something, you’ll find a way.  If you don’t, you’ll find an excuse.

    10.Waiting, and waiting, and waiting until you’re ready. – Sometimes life seems hard, but we often make it harder than it is.  All you ever have to decide is what to do next. It really is this simple.  You don’t have to have it all figured out to move forward.  Just do the best you can until you know better.  Once you know better, do better.

     11.Not putting in enough effort. – In life you are either a passenger or a pilot, it’s your choice.  If you want something, work for it.  Do what it takes, not what is easy.  It will hurt.  It will take time.  It will require dedication.  It will require willpower.  You will need to make healthy decisions.  It requires sacrifice.  You will need to push your body to its max.  There will be temptation.  But, I promise you, when you reach your goal, it will be worth it.

Monaco

     12.Letting solvable problems stop you. – Not everything that’s faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it’s faced.  Problems are not stop signs, they’re guidelines.  If you want it, work for it.  It’s that simple.  Strength doesn’t come from what you can do.  It comes from overcoming the things you couldn’t.

     13.Not taking on enough risk. – Wouldn’t you rather have a life of “OH WELLs” than a life of “WHAT IFs”?  Do what you can while you can.  Don’t be afraid to move out of your comfort zone.  Some of my best life experiences and opportunities came to me only after I dared to lose.

     14.Settling for less than you are capable of. – Remember, growth and change may be painful sometimes, but nothing in life is as painful as staying stuck where you don’t belong.

    15.Putting your own needs and happiness on the back burner. – All jokes aside, your life only comes around once.  This is IT.  So do what makes you happy and be with whoever makes you laugh, often.

    16.Letting impatience govern your decisions and actions. – Patience is not about waiting; it’s the ability to keep a good attitude while working hard for what you believe in.

    17.Giving up too soon. – Forget how many times you’ve broken down.  It’s about how you stand up and move on.  You may have to go through the worst, to get to the best.  Good things take time.  Stay patient and stay positive.  Everything is going to come together; maybe not immediately, but eventually.

    18.Letting someone walk all over you, ad infinitum. – Never allow someone to be your priority while allowing yourself to be their option.  And walk away from anyone who continually robs you of peace and joy.  Life is too short to waste your time with people who abuse and bully you.

    19.Not helping others when you were able. – If you have a lot, give your wealth.  If you have a little, give your heart.  Just give what you can.  No one has ever become poor by giving.

Athens, Greece

    20.Ignoring your roots and those who have supported you. – Never forget where you’ve been.  Never lose sight of where you’re going.  And never take for granted the people who travel the journey with you.

My Dad

    21.Not appreciating what you have when you have it. – We often forget that happiness doesn’t come as a result of getting something we don’t have, but of deeply appreciating what we do have.  No, you won’t always get exactly what you want.  But remember this: There are lots of people who will never have what you have right now.

Patras, Greece

    22.Letting your health go. – Your body is the only place you will truly ever live.  If you’re lucky enough to have a body that’s in good health, be wise enough to keep it that way.

    23.Years of struggling to find happiness outside yourself. – Happiness is not determined by what’s happening around you, but rather what’s happening inside you.  Too many people depend on others, or outside sources, to gain happiness, but the truth is it always comes from within.

    24.Letting too many plans blind you from the beauty of now. – When life is good, enjoy it.  Don’t go looking for something better.  Happiness never comes to those who don’t appreciate what they have.  You must be willing to loosen your grip on the life you have planned so you can enjoy the life that is waiting for you now.

Limassol , Cyprus

    25.Being too narrow-minded to see the opportunities given to you. – Sometimes life doesn’t give you what you WANT because you NEED something else.  And what you need often comes when you’re not looking for it.

    26.The limitations you put on yourself. – It’s often our own thinking that hurts us.  There’s no reason to imprison yourself.  Don’t think outside the box.  Think like there is no box.

    27.Letting negativity get the best of you. – Remember, true strength is when you have so much to cry and complain about, but you prefer to smile and appreciate your life instead.

Limassol , Cyprus

    28.Never admitting and growing beyond your mistakes. – You can learn great things from your mistakes when you aren’t busy denying them.

     29.Not accepting responsibility for life changes you need to make. – If you’ve been asking the same questions for a long time, yet are still stuck, it’s probably not that you haven’t been given the answers, but that you don’t like the answers you were given.  Remember, it takes a great deal of courage to admit that something needs to change, and a lot more courage still, to accept the responsibility for making the change happen.

Cyprus

     30.Seeking too much validation from others. – You are GOOD enough, SMART enough, FINE enough, and STRONG enough.  You don’t need other people to validate you; you’re already valuable.  You are YOU and that’s the beginning and the end – no apologies, no regrets.

     31.Impressing the wrong people. – Not everyone will appreciate what you do for them.  You have to figure out who’s worth your attention and who’s just taking advantage of you.  Spend more time with those who make you smile and less time with those who you constantly feel pressured to impress.

     32.Time spent on drama and needless arguments. – Life is too short to argue and fight.  Count your blessings, value the people who matter and move on from the drama with your head held high.

Mykonos, Greece

      33.Letting a grudge hurt your happiness. – Let it go.  Grudges are a waste of perfect happiness.  Holding one is like letting unwanted company live rent free in your head.

      34.Endlessly worrying about things. – Move on.  Stop letting it bother you.  If a problem can be solved, there’s nothing to worry about.  If it can’t be solved, worrying is useless.

Central Park, New York

      35.Forcing what’s not meant to be. – Never force anything.  Do your best, then let it be.  If it’s meant to be, it will be.  Don’t hold yourself down with things you can’t control.  Sometimes you have to stop worrying, wondering, and doubting.  Have faith that things will work out, maybe not how you planned, but just how it’s meant to be.

      36.Getting stuck in the trap of consumerism. – Too many people spend money they haven’t earned, to buy things they don’t need, to impress folks they don’t even know.  Don’t be one of them.  (Read The Total Money Makeover.)

      37.Never traveling when you had the chance. – Once a year, go somewhere you’ve never been before.

New York, New York

       38. Not choosing to laugh at life more often. – Life is way better when you’re laughing.  Being positive in a negative situation is not naive, it’s a sign of leadership and strength.

      39. Resisting change instead of rolling with it. – You’re not the same person you were a year ago, a month ago, or a week ago.  You’re always growing.  Experiences don’t stop.  That’s life.

      40. Talking the talk, but never walking the walk. – When it’s all said and done, be sure you haven’t said more than you’ve done.  In the end, actions always speak louder than words.  So work hard in silence, and let your success be your noise.

From the author…!

Closing Thoughts

If you’re struggling with any of these points, know that you are not alone.  With COVID and so much turmoil in the world today, many of us are right there with you, working hard to feel better, think more clearly, and live a life free of regret from moment to precious moment.  This is precisely why Angel and I wrote our book, “1,000 Little Things Happy Successful People Do Differently.”  It’s filled with short, concise tips on how to do just that.  And believe it or not, Angel and I review a lot of our own material on a regular basis too, just to center our minds on these positive principles. And we also guide our course students and our private coaching clientsthrough this process on a daily basis.

The bottom line is that it’s never too late to take a step in the right direction.  It’s never too late to become the person you are capable of being.  Things can change if you want them to, at any age.  Even my grandfather found genuine gratitude for all the other amazing ways he showed my grandmother his love every day when she was alive.

Right now, regardless of your circumstances, you have an opportunity to write yourself a present and future with more peace of mind, free of needless regrets.

It’s your turn…

Let’s flip the concept of this article around.  Instead of sharing something you don’t want to regret down the road, tell me this:

What have you done lately that you know you will NOT regret down the road?

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An incredible recipe from by mum’s cookery book …!

Vasilopita  is the highlight of the season’s festivities for me. The special dessert is named after St Basil, a very wealthy and generous man living in Cappadocia in the 4th century who, as the story goes, decided to distribute his fortune to those in need, by making small pies and hiding money or jewellry in each one of them.

On New Year’s Day in Greece and in many European countries,  families cut the Vasilopita (New Year’s white cake) to bless the house and bring good luck for the new year.

This is usually done at the midnight of New Year’s Eve. A coin is hidden in the cake by slipping it into the dough after baking. At midnight the sign of the cross is etched with a knife across the cake. A piece of cake is sliced for each member of the family and any visitors present at the time, as well as for Saints or whomever else the household wants to honour, by order of age from eldest to youngest.

Whoever finds the coin is supposed to have good luck for the rest of the year .

Slices are also cut for various symbolic people or groups, depending on local and family tradition. They may include  the Lord , St. Basil ,the poor, the household and of course our beloved ones. In older times, the coin often was a valuable one, such as a gold sovereign. Nowadays there is often a prearranged gift, money, or otherwise, to be given to the coin recipient.

Many private or public institutions, such as societies, clubs, workplaces, companies, etc., cut their Vasilopita at a convenient time from  New Year’s Day until the end of January.

I love so much this traditional custom , so I always make my own homemade “Vasilopita” according to my mum’s traditional recipe . My family and friends just adore it as it can be an excellent accompaniment for coffee, tea and breakfast time.

Actually it’s  a basic white cake butter added with vanilla and orange. It smells amazingly.

I would like to share this recipe  with you and I hope you are going to love it.

INGREDIENTS

250 gr. Unsalted Butter ( I use Lurpak )

6  extra fresh eggs

3 -4 oranges  (zest & juice from 3 oranges 🍊), ( the juice must be 1 tea cup)

400 gr. white sugar ( 2 tea cups)

1 tea cup of fresh orange juice

1+ 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

1/3 cup icing sugar

500 gr self-raised flour  (minus one big spoon)

For the deco:

60 gr dark chocolate (Melted in a heatproof bowl in microwave)

leaves, pomegranate

1 coin, wrapped in foil

Preheat oven to 250C.

Directions..!

Step 1.

Butter a round cake pan, line with parchment paper, dust with flour,  tap out excess and set aside.

Step 2.

Separate the yolks and beat the eggs white. When finished, put in fridge .

Step 3.

Put yolks,  butter , orange zest, and sugar into the bowl of an electric mixer. Mix on medium-high speed until pale and fluffy, 4 to 5 minutes. Reduce speed to low. Mix in orange juice and vanilla. Add flour , mix until smooth.

Remove the bowl from the mixer & add the egg whites to the mixture  smoothing  with wooden ladle or  an offset spatula.

Step 4.

Bake to 180C, until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean, for  70 to 80 minutes. Turn cake out onto serving platter , remove parchment, and turn right side up.

Dust generously with icing sugar .

Let cool completely & then melt chocolate in a heatproof bowl in microwave. Make your own design of Happy New Year  sign or simply write the New year’s numbers with the melted chocolate, or with pomegranate & icing sugar , or both.

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By Georgia Papadon & team..!

Enjoy…!

If looking on the bright side feels harder than usual right now, you’re not alone. After a turbulent year, people are feeling tired, jaded, and in dire need of a spring in their step – and with no immediately obvious remedy in sight.

Taking a proactive approach to positive thinking is, however, important for our health.

Here are my recommendations to ensure that your year ahead in 2021 is exactly what you want it to be.

1.. Make a decision and intend with conviction that: “This year is going to be my best year ever!” Repeat often until you believe it.

2.. Repeat daily or as often as you can during the year: “Everything always works out perfectly for me every single day.”

3.  Be grateful as much as you possibly can. Make “Thank you” your 2021 mantra.

4. Download a well rated fitness App

Fitness App Helps You Start Your New Year’s Resolution

This past year has been an unhealthy one for many of us — not just from a mental health standpoint, but from a physical standpoint, as well. An extended quarantine isn’t exactly conducive to an active lifestyle and with so few things operating like normal, many of us have turned to Netflix and food for comfort. There’s no shame in that, but if you want to get back in shape and improve your health in 2021, it’s time to start planning. That’s why now is a great time to get BetterMe Home Workout & Diet.

BetterMe is a straightforward app that can help you get into the best shape of your life without completely overhauling your routine. Whether you’re looking to lose a little weight at home, improve your diet, drink more water, or even work out with a personal trainer, BetterMe can help. With personalized sets of exercises and nutrition plans, BetterMe helps you get on a fitness and health journey that makes reaching your goals easier than ever. The app features an engaged community with daily articles, tips, tricks, and answers to all of your exercise questions, helping you stay on track.

All of the workouts can be done at home, and all meal plans feature dishes picked according to your preferences and are easy to make with video recipes. Workouts range from advanced down to simple yoga and walking workouts to help you develop a plan that works for your capabilities and your lifestyle. It’s so flexible, it’s no surprise BetterMe has earned 4.5 stars on 88,000 ratings in the App Store and 4.3 stars on 67,000 ratings on Google Play.

Get in great shape in 2021. Right now, a one-year subscription to BetterMe Home Workout & Diet is 91 percent off $240 at just $19.99. Alternatively, you can spring for a three-year subscription for just $29.99, or a lifetime subscription for just $39.99.

6. Save one hour  just for yourself

According to Adrienne Herbert, author of new book Power Hour, getting up an hour earlier might be exactly what you need right now. Why? Because in those magical 60 minutes you really can change your life.

The concept is simple: use that extra hour to work on your goals before the rest of the world wakes up. What you do is up to you (start writing a book, work out, meditate, build a business…), but how you prepare for this time is vital. You don’t want to get up at the crack of dawn only to lose 40 mins to scrolling through Instagram. This is where Adrienne comes in. Her book is a handbook to help you make the most of that hour, sharing the tools needed to improve your mindset, hone your habits and find focus and purpose.

6. Meditate

An everyday meditation practice can actually structurally change the human brain and help ease depression, physical pain and the kind of mind wandering that leads to unceasing negative thoughts, while conversely increasing awareness. Download a meditation app like Calm or Headspace and do it daily, trying not to give up if it feels like it’s not working. It’s not a miracle cure, but it will help boost your mood: It’s free. Do it..!

7. Treat your body and mind 

It might sound simple but self-care should be top of your list when you’re feeling down. Consider the things that bring you enjoy and incorporate them into your everyday routine. That could be indulging in a 15 minute home facial, applying a full face of make-up, or something as simple as making yourself a nutritious lunch. Whatever it is, prioritise it and take notice of the positive feelings it brings.

8. Surround yourself with positive thinkers 

In his excellent book Think Like A Monk, Jay Shetty describes the impact negative friends or colleagues can have on our own mindset – and vice versa. Negativity is infectious so, if you’re in need of a switch-up, surround yourself with optimists and log out of social media sites (bye, Twitter) where others are complaining.

9. Have coffee breaks with your friends 

10. Focus on your beauty routine

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11. Make changes to your home space, even the smaller ones…!

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By Georgia Papadon & team …!

Happy November my friends..!

As a real Scorpio in both feelings & mentality I welcome my birthday month with all my positive energy and optimism for what the future holds. Every November I set new goals , I do self-reflection , I count my blessings , I am thankful for what I have and I try my best to be a better person everyday as an individual , as a mother , companion , entrepreneur, as a citizen of the world.  I wish everybody health , love & prosperity and I send all my inspiring vibes everywhere..!

As November is my month, I would like to share with you guys, all the presents that I would like to give to my friends , selected with passion , quality standards and always  a sexy state of mind !

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Double-breasted coat in Double Drap with structured shoulder. Front closure with buttons and side pockets with flap. Length 124 cm.

Double Drap coat black

VLogo Signature bracelet gold

Gumbad Earrings

MINI CHLOE’ C BAG

CHLOÉ Chloé C small tri-fold Women’s WOODSY GREEN Size OneSize 100% Leather

Ullupi Necklace

Ullupi Necklace

CLASSIC SHEARLING COAT

CHLOÉ Classic shearling coat Women’s Iconic Navy Size 6 100% Lambskin

CHLOÉ Classic shearling coat Women’s Iconic Navy Size 6 100% Lambskin

Whether you are a Netflix lover or you simply don’t want to spend your free time indoors, you’ll have undoubtedly heard of Emily in Paris, the glitzy and glamorous new show from creator of Sex and the City and released in early October on Netflix.

Starring Lily Collins as the titular Emily (a less psychotic Carrie Bradshaw stand-in), the show is so delightfully true-to-life, despite being as fantastical as one would expect from a series called Emily in Paris, because of how blissfully basic its American-Girl-In-Paris protagonist unknowingly is. That, however, must be the result of really good writing, because there’s just no way they could have captured the essence of such basicness if it wasn’t on purpose.

From her mannerisms to her Insta captions, click through for a recap of every embarrassingly relatable thing Emily (in Paris) does in Paris.

Besides , the show is a real heaven of fashion treasures from ZARA to CHANEL and so on…!

Get inspired…!

Firstly who is Emily ?

She’s an American girl , probably in her  22-ish. She’s had enough experience at her company in Chicago to have earned the respect of her boss. She’s a smart cookie and really innovative – and this is not her first rodeo doing what she does. She’s gone to school for this, and she’s completed internships. However, she’s not the person who travelled during college. She was really, really focused on her jobs in the Midwest, and I don’t think she’s been abroad. Basically, she’s always kind of been a big fish in a small pond – and then suddenly in Paris she’s a fish out of water. If she had gone to a different company in Chicago, she would have been taken seriously – but in Paris, she’s not prepared for the cultural shift that she experiences at Savoir. Her only real experience of Europe is through movies and TV.”

The contents of Lily Collins’s LA wardrobe are consistent with her polished brand of girl-next-door charm – from the high-school sweatshirt that inspired her book, to the Levi’s jeans she wore to Karl Lagerfeld’s last Chanel show – but there are some show-stopping pieces, too, namely the bespoke Chanel shoes the French house made for her debut at Le Bal des Débutantes, or the Crillon Ball.

The haute couture is real.

When Emily has to turn model in “An American Auction In Paris”, her Pierre Cardeau dress is in fact an haute couture gown by Stephane Rolland; after filming wrapped, Rolland sent Lily a recreation of the look to keep as a memento.

For Emily’s trip to the opera in “Ringarde”, Field put Collins in a Christian Siriano gown, a pair of Agnelle gloves, a rhinestone-studded vintage purse, some Cosmoparis heels, and head jewels by La Compagnie du Costume – creating the 2020 equivalent of Hepburn’s Givenchy LBD in Funny Face.

Emily is a keen lover of Chanel 

Emily wears a gown by Dope Tavio lifted from Field’s ARTFashion Gallery in New York, then deconstructed and turned into a mini-dress. She  pairs it with a metallic emerald jacket and bag from Chanel’s autumn/winter 2017 collection – Chanel being quite possibly her favourite designer throughout the series. Keep an eye out for her green cotton jacket from the Cruise 2020 collection, as well as her pearl-studded quilted bag from spring/summer 2019.

She builds an entire online brand around being A BASIC AMERICAN GIRL IN PARIS

She puts the words “fabulous” and “French” together unironically , in front of actual French people.

She sends back her food in a restaurant (& makes a really big deal about it)

The only unrealistic part? The hot chef finding her Karen-ass behavior charming.

Terra Nera- the restaurant is re-imagined as a French bistro for Emily in Paris

Of course you can shop  the leading Outfits From “Emily In Paris”  Right Now…!

As is true for any show styled by Sex and the City’s costume designer Patricia Field, the show itself has two narratives — that which lives within the plot, and that which is told by the clothes. Upon arrival in Paris , Emily’s style is certainly chic, albeit sometimes a bit on-the-nose — the mesh Eiffel Tower button-up that made it to her first day of work being a shining example. While picking up some new French vernacular (le plouc, ringarde), Emily absorbs notes on taste from her colleagues, clients, girl-friends, and the greater Parisian beau monde — all while staying true to her exuberant personal style. Pieces from GANNI and Off-White were quick to go viral first, and have since disappeared off the web. That said, there’s still tons of other chic pieces that you can grab right now, ranging from Staud to Veronica Beard.

To browse her best looks from her tour around the Ville de l’Amour , or City of Love, most-all of which feature a touch of Chanel, continue ahead:

After her rendezvous with Thomas, Emily stepped out in an ultra-polished look. Beyond her Chanel shearling bag and Stuart Weitzman boots (both of which are available), her outcoat is from Zara, believe it or not — and it’s available secondhand on Poshmark.

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We are already several days into 2019. Other than my warmest wishes for a Healthy , Happy & Creative New Year 2019, I would also like to share with you some powerful Affirmations , as a little present to you and I would be happy enough to know later in the year, the positive results.

The mind is like a muscle, and just like every muscle in the human body, it needs to be exercised to gain strength.  It needs to be trained daily to grow and develop gradually over time.

The best way to start training your mind is … Affirmations.  They are one of the simplest and most powerful tools for staying on track in life.  A mind well trained with the right affirmations has the right thoughts queued up and ready for retrieval.

“The biggest and most complex obstacle I will ever have to overcome is my mind.  If I can overcome that, I can overcome anything.”

“I cannot control exactly what happens in life, but I can control how I respond to it all.  In my response is my greatest power.”

“I have to accept whatever comes my way, and the only important thing is that I meet it with the best I have to give.”

“I will stop focusing on how stressed I am and remember how blessed I am.  Complaining won’t change my reality, but a positive attitude will.”

“Being positive does not mean ignoring the negative.  Being positive means overcoming the negative.  There is a big difference between the two.”

“I will not get caught up in what could’ve been or should’ve been.  I will look instead at the power and possibility of what is, right now.”

“I am not a product of my circumstances.  I am a product of my decisions.  It’s about not letting my fear decide my future.”

“I will get back up.  Again, and again.  The faster I recover from setbacks, the faster I’ll get to where I’m going in life.”

“My next step in the right direction does not have to be a big one.”

“Patience is a genuine expression of confidence, acceptance, serenity, and faith in my own ability.  It’s a sign of strength.  I will practice it.”

“When I find that I don’t have time for what matters, I will stop doing things that don’t.”

“I can always feel the genuine, positive power that flows from my decision to rise above the petty drama and distractions that don’t really matter anyway.”

“Instead of getting angry, I will find the lesson.  In place of envy, I will feel admiration.  In place of worry, I will take positive action.  In place of doubt, I will have faith.”

“There’s nothing selfish about self-care and self-love.  I can’t give what I don’t have.  When I enrich my own life, I’ll be life-giving to others too.”

“When the grass looks greener on the other side, it’s just life’s way of reminding me to water the grass I’m standing on.”

“From now on I will be too busy watering my own grass to notice if yours is greener.”

“I will focus on making myself better, not on thinking I am better.”

“I will practice gratitude, even in the midst of frustration and despair, so I can better see the positive possibilities around me.”

“Happiness does not start when ‘this, that or the other’ thing is resolved.  Happiness is what happens now, when I make the best of what I have.”

Happy New Year 2019…!!!

Health, Love, Prosperity and Joy to all of you…!!!

Georgia

My brilliant source of these powerful affirmations is the self helped  blog of Marc and Angel who give me strength and inspiration via their blog and their other influential self-coaching tools.

Big Thanks !