:: TWINKLING LIGHTS ::

November is all depressive and boring, but the good thing is, that after that we have December. For me December is a beautiful/happy month, but it goes by way to fast and before we know it, January is here and everyone are going crazy, cuz they feel the need to change their way of life, or at least their haircut. 

I still think you don`t need a new year for a fresh start. What you need, is to set your mind in the right direction and than reach for your dreams, wish, goal...whatever you want to call it & I`m sure you`ll make it. Hehe, an inspirational speech of mine, when in fact I feel totally uninspired right now. I`ve been writing this text for 20min already. Don`t know what`s up with that...maybe I`m just tired. Sometimes it`s really hard to focus on what I`m writing....do you my bloger friends (which I dont really know) have that too? :)

Anyway, what I wanted to say is that I really enjoy spending time with my friends, walking in the snow, drinking gluehwine, twinkling nights, making snowmans, holiday decor & diy projects...basically overall holiday spirit, cuz it brings out the good vibes & the good vibes is what I like! ;) 

November je dolgočasen in depresiven, zato še dobro, da mu sledi december. Zame je december lep in vesel mesec, ki pa žal prehitro mine in še preden se zavemo, nam za vrat že diha januar - mesec zaobljub, ko vsi norijo, kako bodo spremenili svoj način življenja ali pa vsaj pričesko, ker potrebujejo spremembo. 

Moje prepričanje pa je, da za nov začetek ne potrebuješ novega leta. Vse kar je potrebno je to, da naravnaš svoje misli v pravo stvar in nato sežeš po svoje sanje, želje, cilj ... kakorkoli bi to pač radi poimenovali in prepričana sem, da vam bo uspelo. 

Hehe, dajem nek inspiracijski govor, v bistvu pa sem sama trenutno čisto na dnu kar se zadeva inspiracije. Tekst spravljam skupaj že 20 minut (da ne govorim o tem, kako mi je pisati v angleščini veliko lažje)...

Kaj pa vem, mogoče sem pa samo utrujena. Včasih se je res težko osredotočiti na pisanje in sploh dobiti idejo, kaj napisati, da bo šlo dobro zraven slik...se vam to kdaj dogaja moji blogerski prijatelji? 

Skratka, namen objave je bil povedati, da decembra res uživam v druženju s prijatelji (smučanje, druženja ob kuhančku..), sprehodih po mestu, božičnih lučkah, ki krasijo mesta, delanju snežakov, prazničnih "diy" projektih...skratka na splošno v prazničnem vzdušju, ker se mi zdi, da izvleče iz ljudi tisto dobro in zato je povsod čutiti pozitivno energijo in to je to, kar me spravlja v dobro voljo! ;)

On the way to that twinkling cabin..

Chestnut cake - Mmmm!

p.s. Yesterday I got an email with a wish of playing this video on my blog. The girl that sent me an email was a friend of Aleksander (the guy who is performing this song). So, because I love Bon Iver + I think he did a good job + I respect people who are doing good things to help their friends out, I decided to post the video. 

Aleksander, I hope you make it in this business + Good luck! ;)  

p.s. Včeraj sem prejela e-mail od gospodične, ki me je prosila, če lahko objavim spodnji video, katerega izvajalec je Aleksander. Torej, ker sem big fan Bon Iver-jev + mislim, da je gospodič dobro naredil tale Cover in ker spoštujem ljudi, ki znajo narediti nekaj dobrega za svoje prijatelje, sem ta video tudi objavila. Aleksander, upam da ti uspe. Pa srečno! ;)

:: CHRISTMAS TABLE SETTINGS | INSPIRATION | ::

Holidays are getting closer and that`s why I have to hurry up with all the ideas about the Christmas posts that are piling up in my head for a while now.  Oh, I`m so happy pinterest exists! :) 

My favorite would be the white/gold inspiration + I`d add a touch of red for a color contrast, just like this garland on the first photo. What do you think? Which one is your favorite? 

xo, Maja <3

 :: White inspiration ::

 :: Red inspiration ::

 :: Color inspiration ::

:: Gold inspiration ::

Spanx: One Woman Success Story - Yahoo! News

Spanx, the not-so-secret, must-have under garment for looking slim and trim, began as a simple idea to conceal pantylines and cellulite, and has since evolved into a billion-dollar multi-product shapewear empire.

From Hollywood's red carpets to local department stores, women everywhere have shared their obsession for Spanx by word-of-mouth, and it has paid off in a big way. The company is estimated to have made almost $250 million in sales last year without spending a penny on advertising, and it is now opening its first stand-alone retail stores this month to offer customers a one-stop shopping experience.

Watch the full story on "Nightline" tonight at 11:35 p.m. ET

Sara Blakely, the inventor and founder of Spanx, said she sometimes still can't believe the widespread popularity.

"It's really hard to digest," she said. "I'll see these celebrities and they look gorgeous and they'll say, 'I love my Spanx' or 'it's because of my Spanx,' and it's hard for me to absorb, like, that's a product I created."

via news.yahoo.com

:: DIY HOLIDAY DECOR ::

Yesterday I made this pretty holiday door decoration. What do you think? 

Včeraj sem ustvarjala in nastala je dekoracija za na vrata (lahko tudi steno). Kako se vam zdi?

You will need (Potrebuješ): 

• Pine Cones (borove storže)
• Golden spray (zlat sprej)
• Ribbon (trak)
• & a bit of your time (in malce časa) ;) 

So, all you have to do is spray the cones, wait a bit so they are dry and tie the ribbon around it. Easy, right? 

Vse kar je potrebno narediti je, da posprejaš storže in jih pustiš, da se posušijo. Nato zavežeš trakce kakor ti je pač všeč in voila, dekoracija je končana. Enostavno, kajne? 

xo, Maja <3

:: DIY ~ ADVENT WREATH ::

This was an easy DIY. All you have to do is to buy the wreath and than pimp it up as you like it. :) 

I love to go for a walk in the forrest and I always come home with something, usually cones (I really like to stock them up, cuz I never know when I`ll need them)!

To je bil eden lažjih "naredi sam" projektov. Vse kar potrebujete je že narejen venec, ki ga potem okrasite po svoje. Obožujem sprehode po gozdu in vsakič se vrnem z vrečko presenečenja, ki ponavadi vsebuje storže (kaj naj, če so pa tako vsestranska zadeva in nikoli ne vem, kdaj mi bodo prišli prav). To sem vam zaupala, ker se navezuje na ta projektič in sicer storže sem že prejšnji teden barvala oz. pomakala v belo barvo in sprejala z zlatim sprejem, da so sedaj lepi praznični. :)

You will need:

• Candles (sveče)
• Dry oranges (suhe pomaranče)
• Cinnamon sticks (cimetove palčke)
• Cones (storže)
• Golden spray (zlat sprej)
• Color for wood (I used white) (belo barvo za les)
• + whatever you like (maybe some walnuts, or the shell of it, acorns....) (+ karkoli vam je všeč, lahko lupine od orehov, želod,...)
• ... and of course Wreath, which you can buy or make it by yourself (in seveda venec, katerega lahko kupite ali pa naredite sami)

That`s all folks. :)

xo, Maja <3

Pageant Vixen Talks: Holly Hale

Last week in our "Pageant Vixen Talks," we had Melody Mir, who won as 3rd Runner-Up in the 2012 Miss International Pageant. This week, we have a very special Pageant Vixen Talks. Since the Miss Universe pageant has kicked off on it's arrivals and departures, well it's time for you to know one of the ladies who will be competing in this year's Miss Universe Pageant. She is representing Great Britain and surely you'll learn something from her. She is Holly Hale!

UBC: Who is Holly Hale as a beauty queen? 
Holly: I am a very shocked beauty queen! I did not expect to be in the situation I am in which proves if you want something badly enough and try hard you can achieve it! I am happy to be Miss Universe GB because I am in a unique position where I am able to meet many people from all around the world and share with them my personality and beliefs. I’m quite edgy, have a modelling background and even tattoo of the quote from Corinthian’s Chapter 13 about hope, faith and love on my side. When I first started going to church this passage inspired me and now I carry it around with me.

UBC: What considerations did you take as you enter in the world of pageantry?
Holly: Some of my first thoughts when getting involved with the pageant scene was how I would deal with being surrounded by so many beautiful women! I realised early on that could be overwhelming and I know that I am not alone when say that women can be their own biggest critics. I have promised myself to be confident and positive. As national representatives – and sometimes even role models - I think we owe it to other young women to be strong and positive and to believe in ourselves.

UBC: As this is your first pageant, how does it feel for a first timer to represent her country in an international pageant?
Holly: I am immensely proud! Being 21 I did not imagine I would have the opportunity to travel across the world and compete with 80 or so other countries and be representing Great Britain! Even though this prospect sometimes feels quite daunting because I do not know what to expect, my main goal is to do Great Britain and myself proud and come home knowing I did the best possible job I could of representing my country.

UBC: How do you prepare things like this?

Holly: Apart from making sure I have all the essentials required for my time and Miss Universe and that I am fit and healthy I think there is not much else I can do because I have remained and will remain myself throughout this entire experience. It is important to remain true to who you are and to accept this and that is what I wish to demonstrate at the international level.

UBC: What goal/s are you setting in the pageant? 

Holly: My goals are mostly personal when it comes to the pageant. I want to make myself, my family and my country proud. In regards to being placed or even winning Miss Universe, of course that would be a dream come true but I will be going out to the pageant relaxed, happy and with an open mind and hopefully this will pay off.

UBC: What advice did Chloe-Beth Morgan gave you for this pageant? 

Holly: Chloe-Beth Morgan is an amazing teacher and mentor and it is always comforting knowing that if I am having any doubts or need any advice that she will be there to lend a hand. Chloe has so much experience when it comes to the world of pageants and has taught me many things from interview skills to how to walk but ultimately Chloe and I share the same belief that at the end of the day all you can do is your best and to be yourself and make the most of every experience that comes your way.

UBC: What is more important? Beauty or Brains? 

Holly: When I think of the word beauty I think it is a word that is not easily defined. All around the world people’s idea of what beauty is varies but I do believe beauty is important whether it is on the outside or comes from within because it is part of that person and makes them who they are. Beauty on the outside is wonderful but it is also fleeting, so I believe it is important to make the most of what you have in terms of your looks but not to rely on them as a way to make it through life. Emotional and academic intelligence is also very important to engage on another level.

UBC: How will you treasure this experience?

Holly: This experience so far has been one like no other so I can only imagine what is to come when I travel out to the international competition. This is a unique opportunity and I realise how lucky I am to be in this position so I really will treasure and remember this experience for the once in a lifetime and unique opportunity that it is.

UBC: What advice can you give to the aspiring beauty queens?

Holly: My first piece of advice would be to look after your body, eat well and exercise because your body is an amazing tool and when you feel good about yourself this will translate in interviews and on stage. My second piece of advice would be confidence! People respond to confidence and when you are competing against a number of girls and you are all lined up next to each other on a stage confidence is what can set you apart. Lastly be true to who you are and don't ever feel you need to be anything other than you.

UBC: As a student, how do you balance your time for school and time for the pageant? 

Holly: I always rather being busy and am now very good and multi tasking so I do enjoy and welcome the work that comes both from my degree and from the pageant. Because University and the pageant are very different things being involved in them both keeps my life full and varied which I love.

UBC: Beauty Tip to All.

Holly: CONFIDENCE! :). Both in who you are and the way you look.

UBC: Message to your fans.

Holly: Thank you to everyone who has supported me in my journey as Miss Universe GB, I will make you all proud! <3

And please like my official facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Miss-Universe-Great-Britain-2012-Holly-Hale/144815258976315

Hope you know more about Holly guys. Universal Beauty Council would like to thank her organization for allowing us to interview her. We would like to wish Holly the best of luck as she strives for the crown in Las Vegas. Good luck Holly!

:: LOVE LOVE LOVE :: DECEMBER.

I`ll let the photos tell the story. x

 Tonight = movie night.

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I`m not a big fan of Winter, but you have to love twinkling days in December.

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Just a song to go with this post. :)

xo, Maja <3