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feeling oh so vintage

11:13 AM


Monday morning, I had one of the loveliest times with one of my dearest friends. The dreamy, foggy weather made everything eerie yet mysteriously beautiful. Neither of us had school so we thought it was the perfect day to go into downtown, take pictures, and do some of our favorite things. Overall, it was a splendid morning filled with intangible vintage and rustic vibes. Here are some of the things we did & places we went...


1. sippin' coffee at the corner cafe


First stop was coffee(what else is new)because a frosty winter outing downtown without warm drinks is not an option. Spent a good hour just chatting away and people watching. No better way to spend a cozy morning, in my mind; so charming and delightful.






2. winter Parisian style 


If you couldn't tell from my Pinterest, French style is what inspires me most fashion-wise. For me, it's the perfect mixture of charming, romantic, and old-fashioned. Brick walls and cute rainy alleys are perfect to showcase a few of my recent favorite European-inspired pieces.



3. rustic corners around town


Found some of cutest little nooks while strolling around. Warm coffee shops, vintage lights, and used bookstores were just a few of them. Nothing but utter bliss in endearing places like these. 



Absolutely loved taking all these photos and exploring around town in the chilly, foggy weather; this only made the warm coffee even more comforting. If you haven't already, find a lovely friend, put on your favorite outfit, and head to the nearest rustic-looking town for a dreamy day. I felt like I was in an old Jane Austen novel the whole time; such an ecstatic feeling. 

xoxo, Viktoria


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the little things that make me happy

2:10 PM

I find joy in the little things in everyday life such the warm, flickering flame of a candle or the smell of a book when you flip through its pages for the first time. In such a vast world, beauty shines brightest in the smallest nooks and crannies where you wouldn't expect it to. As I'm curled up by the fire on this rainy Monday morning, I thought I would share with you some of the lovely things that I find comforting. Days like this is when I cherish these things the most..

I. a good book


Anyone who knows me, knows very well that reading (literature) is one my favorite things in the world next to writing and dancing. I especially have a special place in my heart for old classic novels as well as poetry. There's nothing like that feeling of being swept away into a world where anything feels possible; words have the power to make us feel anything and I find that so mesmerizing.

II. candles 


Candles are such gorgeous elements that can make any room dreamy. Just like the fireplace I'm sitting next to at the moment, they fill not only the room, but my whole insides with warmth. If I'm ever in a down mood, lighting a few candles(and reading a novel,of course) instantly make me feel healed. 

III. art 

Art is something I've loved and felt inspired by ever since I was a little girl. I've been to a large number of the major museums around the world and I can assure you, looking at paintings is something I could never tire of. It's so incredible to me that a mere paintbrush or pencil in a hand is capable of creating such perfection. 

IV. skin care 

When a was a little girl, I remember going to my grandmother's house to visit and watching her get ready in the morning. I absolutely loved watching her apply all her skin care! Funny, I know because it's such a simple thing, but she would use so many moisturizers & creams and I was always in awe of them. Even now, applying my own onto my skin makes me feel so sophisticated, I just love it! 

V. rainy days 

Ah, nothing thrills me more than a rainy day. Sitting by my window in candlelight, watching the droplets roll down my window like tears,& just thinking about anything and everything. I don't know, I guess it just makes me feel free..like there are no boundaries; it's just me, the rain, and my thoughts. I know that this might seem like such a simple thing but, if you think about it, is it really? xx


P.S. Thank you to Christie Tyler (nycbambi)for inspiring me in every way and giving me the confidence to begin this blog which I've been wanting to do for a few years now. I owe so much to you. x