It's been a while, over an year... Is it an year a lot of time? Or is it just a "drop" in a lifetime? Time drops... These are the sort of things that give me hope and help me to keep looking for the bright side... It's been a while... But, see you soon ;) LOL

Just some words...

On a quiet night, NYC, concrete jungle where dreams are made of...It's cold and rainy outside, those "pre" Christmas Eve feelings are hitting, let's say "passionately"...

While "Pinteresting", sapping through my quotes & poems folder I stumbled upon this...

For tomorrow, I wish you all a day full of real and strong love, real bonding with your loved ones, being them close or far away...

Alive inside

Biased but still worth it... Made me think about my Nona that had Alzheimer and the beautiful italian songs she enjoyed listening, like Santa Lucia...

Marmite: love it or hate it!!!

From Marmite.co.uk

"Any time before 1680 can safely be considered the Dark Ages, certainly as far as Marmite is concerned. The raw ingredients existed- Marmite is made from brewer's yeast that's been used to ferment sugars into alcohol- but Marmite was yet to be invented.

People simply binned the by-products of brewing before they knew any better.

It was 1902 that the Marmite Food Company was set up...."

So, I have to confess- haven't had the courage to try it yet! But living in the UK all I can see is that this is truly an iconic brand...it's everywhere, from china, to house decorations, to tapestry, to artwork, stationary, clothing, books toys...everything!!! It's one of those "keep calm and carry on" things you know?! It travels, everywhere, fast and definitely cool!

As a marketeer, a brand's lover and working for Unilever, I got to learn a bit about this brand. It is a Unilever brand and actually is highly regarded internally and a successful case!

Have to mention also that they run a great digital work stream. Their Facebook page has almost 1million fans but more than that, they managed to be so connected to what's going on!!! 

They manage to make cool updated vintage food all the time!!! Very well done!!! And ok, as soon as I'm back in the UK in October I'll try it!!!! Start searching for recipes now! Or shall I go with the basic : Marmite + toast???

Will I become a lover or a hater???

the latest addition to the range- Marmite Gold

To celebrate Notting Hill's Carnival

To celebrate Valentine's day

poster- artwork

lunch bag

Desk Mat

Very special...

Simple...Beautiful...So true...  

The original song is from 1952 and since then it has been interpreted by the most brilliant voices of Brazil.

Não fazes favor nenhum
Em gostar de alguém
Nem eu, nem eu, nem eu
Quem inventou o amor
Não fui eu
Não fui eu, não fui eu
Não fui eu nem ninguém
O amor acontece na vida
Estavas desprevenida
E por acaso eu também
E como o acaso é importante querida
De nossas vidas a vida
Fez um brinquedo também

I'm in love

Too much love actually, between 2!!!
Would you help me pleaaaaseeee!!! I can't decide!!!!

...

Cloudy weather, windy, grey...as my beloved London usually yes...
Perfect for a romantic comedy after a bad night of sleep. 
As my sweet cousin calls me: Larissa, sua corujinha (little owl)...It wasn't always like this, but in the mean time...
Love Actually...

Cute Sam revealing to his step-dad he's in love...

Love in cardboards...

Here with me...
I didn't hear you leave
I wonder how am I still here
I don't want to move a thing
It might change my memory

Oh I am what I am
I'll do what I want but I can't hide
I won't go I won't sleep
I can't breathe until you're resting here with me
I won't leave I can't hide
I cannot be until you're resting here with me

I don't want to call my friends
They might wake me from this dream
And I can't leave this bed,
Risk forgetting all that's been

Oh I am what I am
I'll do what I want,
But I can't hide
I won't go, I won't sleep,

I can't breathe,
Until you're resting here with me
I won't leave, I can't hide,
I cannot be until you're resting here with me

Marina

She arrived today...menina Marina...
The little girl who will change the lives of my dear friends Neto and Flavia...
And I still remember when Neto came to our place and said: "Lari, I met her, the woman of my dreams!", and I said : "really? That's amazing!"...in summary, a huge coincidence, she was my ex sister-in-law! Yes, totally random, we couldn't believe it...after that, we spent New Year's Eve in Punta Del'Este together, we had great chats about live, love, people from Capricorn( hahaha, the 3 of us are...Neto Jan 9th, Flavinha Jan 14th, me Jan 17th) I was one of the bridesmaid in their wedding, they came to visit me in London last year and now, Marina!!! She arrived today and all I wish is I could be there to meet her and give Neto and Flavinha a huge, massive hug!!! Marina, a lovely little baby and one of the most beautiful songs in my playlist, from Dorival Caymmi.

In moments like this there is no way I can avoid questioning what I'm doing here, miles away from the people that matter the most in my life...
Anyway, Marina menina, menina Marina, God bless you and I promise I'll "esmagar" you very very soon!!!

Looking for flight tickets now!!!!

The most "chorao & babao" dad I know, for sure!!!

Neto and I in New York

Flavinha, the sweetest bride

The 3 "tios" bobos, from London, saying hello to Marina!

We are family

...And because the post earlier this week was about my Grandma's birthday...
...And because I have amazing cousins!!!
...And because one of them is here in London and after years we could spend a lot of great and quality time together...
...And because it's Friday and I'm thinking about all that has happened this week...
...And because sometimes in life we don't give enough importance to how incredibly important is to be close to our families...
...And because now more than never I wish I could be closer to them...
...And because my angels up there in heaven are looking after me...they "sent" me her, Karine, to spend time here in London with me and my brother...
...And because she is so sweet, she has texted me this: x

She said:
"Cousin, I just left your home. I would like to say something to you: your home is so amazing, so inspiring! The books, the pictures, each detail...IT IS YOU IN EACH AND EVERY DETAIL. Your baggage, what you've learnt and have lived, for any of us that are away from you to see... Really, there are a few places that can have such richness and be so light, soft and in such a beautiful way, and your home is like that! A reflexion of you, who is equally unique and beautiful! A big kiss my dear cousin"

How can anyone not smile and want to be close to such a special person?

Kari, I love you! And I love that you still remember that my clothes usually would be given to you, that you still remember the pink fluffy jumper with embroidery, that will still feel inspired by the things I say, even at 3am in the morning in bed...it is very important to me and I feel the same way! You are a fighter, you been through so much in such a young life, and now you are enjoying everything you deserve!!! And rest assure, that is much much much more to come!
Now, let's enjoy the summer, because as the song says..."The sun is in our eyes and the world in our feet". Also, there is a new "cantinho" that you'll see next week- a hint below!Amo-te gata!

Greatest Day...and the world comes alive...

In love with this song and its lyrics...

Today this could be, the greatest day of our lives
Before it all ends, before we run out of time
Stay close to me,
Stay close to me
Watch the world come alive tonight
Stay close to me.

Tonight this could be the greatest night of our lives
Let’s make a new start,
The future is ours to find
Can you see it, can you see it in my eyes
Can you feel it now, can you hold it in your arms tonight
Hold on
Hold on,
Hold on
Hold on (Tonight)
Hold on
Hold on

Oh stay close to me (Hold On)
Stay close to me
Watch the world come alive tonight
Stay closes me

Hold your head high, (Hold On)
Arms open wide
Yea the world starts to come alive when you stay close it me

Today this could be the greatest day of our lives
Today this could be the greatest day of our lives

And the world comes alive
And the world comes alive
And the would comes alive

Stay close to me (and the world comes alive) hold on
Stay close to me (and the world comes alive)
Watch the world come alive tonight
Stay close to me (Hold on)
Oh stay close to me and the world comes alive
Stay close to me and the world comes alive

Watch the world come alive tonight
(stay close to me)

(images from Google)

Madrid 1846-2012

The above is the beautifully classical Loewe video.
Their line is "where one touch tells the story".
It makes so much sense no?

The following one is the cool/ young version of it, for the ORO collection (I "loewe"d it!) and "arriba las pestanas!"
;)

And looking online these days I found this cute/cool bracelet...

Now, "me" version

Lowe