I have been sucked into various books recently, some self-help, others fiction and the occasional autobiographical ones. Reading them has made my mind a wonderful place to be in and has given me plenty to wonder about, something I enjoy doing. So, without further ado, here are books I loved devouring and think you should read too.

As I tune into creativity and inspiration with more dedication lately, I’ve found several creative initiatives that I admire. Some are artsy, some are business-y or culture orientated and in their own unique way they show me how people turn simple ideas and hobbies into projects, work, art, community gatherings or global initiatives. In this blog post, I share a couple of them with you, first some of the Cyprus-based ones, and then the international ones.

Inspiration in life is important, even if you are not a creative. But if you are, then it’s more than just important, it’s a fire that you can’t put out. Through my constant search for things that have meaning, be it art, hobbies or conversations, I have found a few people that remind me to go after brave, creative endeavours and to build a life and an identity I am truly proud of. This blog post is a brief guide to some of the people I follow – online or offline – whose work or essence inspires me.

After finishing the Journal With Me series on Instagram Live this April, I wanted to keep the fire we started together burning so I’ve compiled the prompts we used along with some journal books and other tools to help you continue writing. Whether you’re just testing the waters or you and your trusted journal go way back, the resources I collected can help dive deeper into introspection and self-discovery.

My sensitivity to earrings had me searching for pieces that are purely made from gold, gold-plated or sterling silver. I have found some Cypriot jewellery designers that are worth checking out, especially now as you’re getting ready for your Christmas shopping. All of the shops I mention, I have purchased from and tried their earrings and they feel perfectly comfortable to even my sensitive ears. So, this festive season please consider supporting local shops and artists. To them, it means the world. Here we go!

I’m always looking for something alternative to do and I love discovering new activities in Cyprus. Just when you think you’ve seen it all, something fresh pops up. This felt like one of those moments. A series of flower workshops in Nicosia teaching different arrangement techniques. Exciting or what? During one of my Facebook scrolls looking for events for work, I came across this different kind of activity. The event’s cover photo caught my eye first. Colourful flowers spread out on a table and five brown-haired women creating bouquets. I love flowers and the idea of a series of workshops teaching different arrangement techniques sounded exciting!