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~* little boy lost *~

All I want for Christmas this year… Is for this 8-year boy to be found. He’s out there somewhere and it’s so cold.

My own boy is just one year younger and I bring him socks and covers every morning when he sits on the sofa watching his cartoons. Our house is a bit chilly you see.

Can’t imagine how it’s possible to breathe if your child is out there. Alone. When reading the news hurts even those of us who have never even met him.

Please, pretty please. Bring him home safe.

Then Christmas can come.

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~* Muchissimo Mucha *~

Today it was Mucha who brought a moment of quiet calm to my otherwise hectic day. His ladies are so lovely, don’t you think?

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I had the most beautiful image of spring by Mucha on the wall of my student flat… This blonde girl, draped in Grecian clothing, holding flowers with hair loosely lifted up… I sold the poster at a fleemarket and have consequently missed her presence for years.

This was a painting that truly brought the feeling of spring, that sense of a new beginning, the scent of fresh grass, the light green of the woods at springtime, to a little humble flat in Hel. Even midwinter.

And I was silly enough to sell it, to manage that tight budget a little bit better.

Note to self: Never, ever, sell anything for money.

Whatever you love is priceless.

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…is best described by music.

Nessun dorma, by Andrea Bocelli. Brings tears to my eyes, so beautiful, so powerful it is.

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~* sundance moments.. *~

Life is pure adventure, and the sooner we realize that, the quicker we will be able to treat life as art.
~Maya Angelou

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~* words of a friend *~

– Impossible! said Doubt

– Dangerous! cried Fear

– Vain! And useless! stated Reason

– Just try, whispered Heart.

these words, sent to me by a friend on a particularly dark and lonely moment, rang in my head as I headed to the first ever radio interview of my life. Nervous I was, full of self-doubt, trying to fight the panic that was rising from the bottom of my belly.

Soon my life would need to fill a full hour of air space! OiJoi.

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But I did it! And I can’t begin to tell you how good it feels to overcome  your own fears, inhibitions, self-imposed limitations.

I did it. And next time, I’ll stretch my boundaries even further.

Promise.

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I’m being interviewed on radio Dei tonight (on program titled Elämänkoulu) on really important issues; a childhood spent  bullied and outcast, scars of soul, healing and forgiveness… survival.

Here’s a little teaser, the full program will air tonight at  21.35, with reruns Saturday 22.12 at 18 – 19, midnight rerun  23.12 klo 02 – 03

Pls click once on the link, then another time another link that follows… I’m so very gifted with technology..

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IMG_1059A perfect basic – black fine wool jacket – with that LadyBohemia twist. From my favorite Boutique Deb.

Warm despite appearances (for the French winter / Finnish autumn spring that is). Asymmetrical rose &  velvet ribbon details. Beautifully tailored, warm soft lightness on the body.

If there are MUSTs in every woman’s wardrobe, a wool coat that warms you up, fits like a glove AND  makes you feel beautiful sure is one.

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~* Date with Santa *~

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Getting ready for my date with Santa…

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IMG_2819Santa had decorated my present with angels…

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Silk dress from Férrer – note the delicate lace adornments on décolté and sleeves, crochet lace on hemline. Over the knee suede boots Givenchy, silver and pearl earrings antique finds from St. Tropez. Hairband Accessorize.

We had the a real heartbreaker of a Santa…

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Photo of Santa: Jari Laaksonen

Santa’s angels:

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Pauliina Lindsberg, Niina Nuorivaara, Sirkka Siiskonen & moi.
Photo Mikael Hytönen.

A warm thanks to D’Oro Press and PR for offering us this evening filled with friends, good conversation, fishing for gifts (!!!), and the sweetest visit by Santa I’ve experienced… well, ever ♥.

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… you wanted to say these words to someone?

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~* a guiding light *~

“One day your life will flash before your eyes. Make sure it’s worth watching.”

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At the medieval fortress of Carcassonne, France, summer 2012

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