Asian Inspired Home..

Just found a really eclectic Asian theme home interior =) Finding an amazing home interior is like finding heaven for me. I really really love seeing those amazing interior. This time it's a pastel Asian inspired home that I found via Puredeco. This is what the web has to say about the house:

This Asian inspired home of Carol Dey designed by Peter Wilds, is simply beautiful. Carol Dey, is a world traveller and has some great collections from all her travels.

(images via purodeco.com)

Small Pleasures: See life from different perspectives

I found this very inspiring video called "Small Pleasures: See Life from different perspectives". I always believe that we have to always see things from different perspective. Believe that there are always two sides of a story. It's like two people spending the same exact day differently. One can have a happy day and on the other hand the other people can experience a bad day. That is how we need to see life we're living. I guess if we're able to see life in different perspectives, we'll be able to have more respect to other people's life. So, here's the video below. Hope you'll love it. 

Positivity Tips

Be positive. The statement has always been my favorite mantra for myself in anything goes wrong. We always have to be positive especially in a bad situation. There's always light in the end of the tunnel. I found an article of tips to think more positively. I know that I have posted many times about positivity. But this one is worth to be noted. The article is written by Paul Sloane via Lifehack. You can read the complete one here. 

11 Tips to Help You Think More Positively

You can choose to have depressing, negative thoughts or inspirational, positive thoughts; your attitude determines your mindset, which in turn determines your behaviours and the outcomes in your life. Many studies show that you will achieve more, feel happier and live longer if you chose the positive option. Here are some tips to boost your positive thinking.

1. Believe in Yourself

Successful people start with a deep inner self-belief. It has been shown that self-belief is more important than intelligence, education or connections in terms of life-long achievement. 

2. Set Clear Goals

If you have no destination then your journey is haphazard. If you write down ambitious but achievable goals, then you are already on the road to accomplishing them.

3. Form a Mental Picture of Your Success

Imagine yourself achieving your goals. Savour the experience of your book being published, of making the sale, of giving the speech to rapturous applause, of winning the race, of living your dream.

4. Take Ownership and Responsibility for Your Life

Don’t be a victim. Don’t blame others or circumstances. You are the captain of the boat and you decide where it goes and what happens. 

5. Talk to Yourself

Become your own motivator by telling yourself positive things. 

6. Eliminate the Negative

Use positive self-talk to overcome the doubts and negative thoughts that creep into your mind.

7. Associate with Positive People

Among your friends, relatives, and associates there are probably some upbeat, positive, optimistic, dynamic people and some downbeat, negative, pessimistic or cynical people.

8. Count Your Blessings

Draw up an assets and liabilities sheet for yourself.  

9. Find the Silver Lining

Learn to look for the opportunities in every situation that comes along.

10. Relax and Enjoy Life More

Lighten up a little. If you can laugh at things then you can cope with them more easily.  Don’t try to do everything at once. Don’t become overburdened with work.

11. Fake It.

If all else fails then fake it.  If you are really worried, nervous, or doubtful, then pretend that you are confident and self-assured. Stride to the lectern, smile at the audience and act as though you are positive, professional and successful. Acting the role helps you develop the attitudes and behaviours that go with the part.

(article via lifehack.com - image via weheartit)

Brad Pitt about His Wife

I can't help but posting this writing written by the oh-so-famous Brad Pitt. He's handsome (of course), he has played in lots of brilliant movies, he loves kid and this just came into my list about Brad Pitt, he loves his wife so much! As a wife, now I know that all a wife needs is a caring husband who can always be by his wife's side, for better or worse. I can't say much more, I will let you read the story that Brad Pitt had about his wife, Angelina Jolie. You will feel that the love that you receive will exactly tells you who you are. 

Brad Pitt about His Wife

A Secret of Love

My wife got sick. She was constantly nervous because of problems at work, personal life, her failures and problems with children. She has lost 30 pounds and weighted about 90 pounds in her 35 years. She got very skinny, was constantly crying. She was not happy woman. She had suffered from continuing headaches, heart pain and jammed nerves in her back and ribs. She did not sleep well, falling asleep only in the morning; got tired very quickly during the day. Our relationship was on the verge of brake up. Her beauty was leaving her somewhere, she had bags under her eyes, she was poking her head, and stopped take care of herself. She refused shoot the films and rejected any role. I lost hope and thought that we’ll get divorced soon… But then I decided to act. After all I’ve got the most beautiful woman on the earth. She is the ideal of more than half of men and women on earth, and I was the one allowed to fall asleep next to her and to hug her shoulders. I began to pepper her with flowers, kisses and compliments. I surprised her and pleased every minute. I gave her lots of gifts and lived just for her. I spoke in public only about her. I incorporated all themes in her direction. I praised her in front of her own and our mutual friends. You won’t  believe, but she has blossomed. She became even better than before. She gained weight, was no longer nervous and she loved me even more than ever. I had no clue that she CAN love that much.

And then I realized one thing: the woman is the reflection of her man.

If you love her to the point of madness, she will become it.

Brad Pitt

(story via zimbio.com - image via)

Parfait Recipe..

It's time for a quick but delicious recipe. Wednesday has always been a new-recipe day for me =) This time, I'd like to post a recipe of parfait. Parfait always looks pretty, whether it's in a glass or a jar. Always look lovely. Commonly parfait is a layered frozen dessert. It's always a perfect dessert for an intimate party. This time it's a recipe of blueberry pie yogurt parfaits by Mix and Stir. It's so easy but I think I'm gonna try change the blueberry to strawberry. Enjoy!

Blueberry Pie Yogurt Parfaits 

Serves 3

Ingredients :

• Fat free Greek Yogurt - 2 cups divided in half
• Frozen Blueberries - 12 ounces ( 1 and 1/2 cups)
• Fresh Blueberries - a handful
• Honey or Maple syrup - to taste
• Honey Graham Crackers - 4 sheets

Method :

1. Make Blueberry Sauce : Take the frozen blueberries in a saucepan and add 2 to 3 tbsp of water heat it up over medium to high heat. Once the berries start to sizzle, reduce the heat to medium, stir it and let it cook for 4 to 5 minutes more until they create a sauce, in between stir it occasionally. When sauce is ready, let it cool down and keep it in the refrigerator.
2. Take the Graham Cracker in a food processor or a blender, pulse it until you get a fine crumb.
3. Take half of the yogurt, add honey or maple syrup and check the sweetness. Take the other half of the yogurt add few tbsp of blueberry sauce, mix it nicely until get a nice color.
4. Assemble : Take a tall clear glass, layer the sauce, two types of yogurt and graham cracker crumbs. Sprinkle some fresh blueberries on the top. Blueberry Yogurt Pie Parfaits are ready! Serve cold or frozen

(image and recipe by mixandstir)

My Birthday..

It's my birthday today. Last Friday was my husband's birthday. June 2nd was our wedding anniversary. June really is the month of celebration for me and my little family. So, today I'm officially 32 years old. Is that old or we can still consider it young age? Haha..everyone can say whatever they want to say regarding age but I do believe that age is not only a matter of number but it's more into your heart and soul. When you feel young, no matter how old you are..you can always feel the youth in you. As for now, I'm just going to enjoy my number 32 =) Happy Birthday to me.

“The year you were born marks only your entry into the world. 

Other years where you prove your worth, they are the ones worth celebrating. 
” 

― Jarod Kintz, This Book Title is Invisible

(image via favim)