Category: LOVE

#30lists // 21. Today’s weather remind me of…

Oh the weather! If you live, or ever lived in England, you sure know that the weather is #1 topic of conversation here. People are always complaining about it, rightly so, and it changes so many times during the day, that really you could talk about it non stop. I’m not really impressed with the English weather at all…growing up in southern Italy I’m not used to grey skies that last for more than one day; and being today the first day of spring I was expecting the sun would make at least a shy appearance. No luck so far!

In case you can’t read my handwriting…

21. Today’s weather remind me of…
  • I really wish I could say ‘Spring’!
  • Afternoon tea
  • The last stretch of winter
  • A B/W film
  • One of the reasons why I can’t live here
  • Last year’s holiday in sunny Italy

If you are curious about this challenge and want to know more, check the 30 days of lists website. There’s still time to register!!

My previous lists can be found here.

#30 lists // Catch up!!

My baby girl and I have been sick for a week now! It has been hard for our family of three, but we made it almost to the end (almost!). So I’m playing a catch up here, with a summary of the eight latest  lists. I did made the list on the day, just didn’t manage to post about it.
13. My causes
  • my family
  • a simple life
  • love of nature
  • healthy heating

14. My role models
  • my mum
  • my partner (who is taking care of her two sick girls just now!)
  • anyone  who can reach success without losing their true self

15. Ways I save money
  • paper-less bills
  • charity shops
  • car boot sales
  • SALES
  • online shopping
  • don’t buy if you don’t need it (no excuses!) 

16. This month’s soundtrack (aka Olivia’s soundtrack)
  • Postman Pat
  • Bob the builder
  • Torero camomillo
  • Volevo un gatto ner
  • Il gatto puzzolone
  • In the night garden
  • Madama dore’
  • Il grillo e la formica
  • Il coccodrillo come fa 


17. My biography would include tales of…
  • How I met my mister
  • me living abroad
  • the nine months I was pregnant
  • me being a mother
  • all the amazing things awaiting for me in the years to come

18. So far this year, I…
  • started two challenges
  • started two new projects
  • completed one challenge
  • finished a book
  • had the flu!
  • watched series 2 of ‘Up all night’
  • baked 4 cakes

19. In the next year, I will…
  • start painting again
  • complete one sketchbook
  • turn 37
  • attend my friend’s wedding
  • have a summer holiday
  • move house
  • have another baby (maybe!) 

20. I do not regret…
  • moving to London
  • become a parent
  • buying a house
  • taking time off work to do the stuff I like
  • the career I have chosen (some aspects of it!)
…but now it’s time for a change.

If you are curious about this challenge and want to know more, check the 30 days of lists website. There’s still time to register!! 
Previous lists can be found here.

#30lists / 12. Things I do every night

My evenings are not very exciting any more. Most of the time I’m too tired to do anything but relax on the couch with my mister watching some TV. But some days I do find myself inspired to do some work after the little Miss O has gone to bed and those are the best!


In case you can’t read my handwriting…

11. Things I do every night
  • Kiss Olivia goodnight
  • Load the dishwasher
  • Clean the kitchen
  • Put my pyjama on
  • Brush my teeth
  • Publish #30lists post
  • Check my emails
  • Check Twitter
  • Watch TV
  • Go to bed
  • Play Ruzzle (since last night!)

If you are curious about this challenge and want to know more, check the 30 days of lists website. There’s still time to register!! 

Previous lists can be found here.

#30lists / 11. Things I do every morning

It’s cold and snowy today, and it’s Monday! this makes me hate my morning routine.

In case you can’t read my handwriting…
11. Things I do every morning
  • Wake up when Olivia wakes up
  • Open the curtains
  • Have a little play time in bed
  • Make coffee
  • Cook breakfast
  • Get ready for work
  • Get Olivia ready for the day
  • Kiss my family goodbye
  • Walk to work
  • Wish I was still in bed

    If you are curious about this challenge and want to know more, check the 30 days of lists website. There’s still time to register!! 
    Previous lists can be found here.

    #30lists / 10. I’m craving…


    Today I’m not craving any food! What I’m craving is another life, in another country; it might not happen just now, but we are working on it.

    In case you can’t read my handwriting…
    10. I’m craving…
    • the sun and warm weather
    • a full body massage
    • an entire day to myself
    • a family holiday
    • time off work
    • a bigger house with a big garden
    • Italy (but not all the time)
    If you are curious about this challenge and want to know more, check the 30 days of lists website. There’s still time to register!! 

    Previous lists can be found here.