Tag Archives: Thessaloniki

Let There Be Light

Posted on June 14, 2013 by wanderingmuses31

It’s summer in the city, and that means heat, skin, long walks, outdoor cinema, ice cream and long days. More light – a good thing in a time when people are feeling dark and annoyed a lot of the time. … Continue reading →

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So Much More Than Vintage Furniture

Posted on June 8, 2013 by wanderingmuses31

The boys at 2objectrepair both love old stuff. And their store in Thessaloniki’s city center is a space that could easily be their home. Memories and images from days of yore compliment modern pieces from the 60’s and 70’s. Restored … Continue reading →

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Where Will You Be On World Naked Bike Day?

Posted on June 8, 2013 by wanderingmuses31

Tomorrow Thessaloniki will join about 70 other cities worldwide in hosting its 6th Annual Naked Bike Ride. That’s right. A chance for everyone to get nekked for the sake of all that’s good in the world: clean air, fewer cars, … Continue reading →

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Design, Asymmetry And Clutches Made Of Cork

Posted on May 31, 2013 by wanderingmuses31

Symmetry is overrated, and so asymmetry is where it’s at. In life AND in fashion. Think about it. Some of the most interesting things happen to us when we veer off the path a bit, no? Thessaloniki-born designer Georgina Skalidi … Continue reading →

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Tried and True Greek Beauty Tips

Posted on May 16, 2013 by wanderingmuses31

Some of these have been working for Greek women for years. I’ve tried them all, and they work for me, too. For this reason, I invite you to try any and all of them. These are not tips I got … Continue reading →

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Get Ready To Rethink Plastic Flowers

Posted on April 17, 2013 by wanderingmuses31

So four bands from Greece were featured at this year’s SXSW festival in Texas. Where was I? In my own world, that’s where. No matter. Better late than never. Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you, Plastic Flowers. Thessaloniki’s Plastic … Continue reading →

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Shoes Are Not Made For Talking

Posted on April 7, 2013 by wanderingmuses31

So Google’s working on this talking shoe that will motivate you to move when you don’t feel like it. That’s the idea, I think. Could something like this help me? I just signed up for a 10K I have to … Continue reading →

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What’s Fresher Than Fresh Line?

Posted on April 1, 2013 by wanderingmuses31

There’s this show I’ve been watching lately called Στην Πράξη, which translates to, In Action. Yesterday they did a feature on Fresh Line Cosmetics – a Greek company whose products I’ve been using for years, since before moving to Thessaloniki. … Continue reading →

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Singing in the Rain — With the Right Umbrella.

Posted on March 31, 2013 by wanderingmuses31

It has been raining and/or cloudy all week here in Thessaloniki, and all this dampness has got me thinking about umbrellas.  Mainly that I don’t own a decent one.  You would think that, having lived most of my life in … Continue reading →

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Scoopa is Upcycling is Design of the Future

Posted on March 30, 2013 by wanderingmuses31

I don’t mean to insult your intelligence, but it’s worth going over. Upcycling is a new form of recycling. The way it works is this: the person doing the upcycling finds a piece of garbage, decides it can be something … Continue reading →

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