Cupcake Hayatlar: 06.12

24.6.12

Keep Calm and Travel On

Hi Cupcakes !!!
I packed my bag, brought my camera and already left the town:)
A busy travel mode has been started for me.
I will be on the road (let`s say on the plane) until the end of August.
Now, I am on a business trip out of the country.
But Thank God that rest of the travels are for pleasure:)
This is gonna be a longgggg and well deserved summer vacation !!!
In the meantime, I might not be able to post often on my blog.
But you all know where to find me, right???
I am always up on Twitter (CupcakeHayatlar) and Instagram (cupcakehayatlar) .

Stay as sweet as Cupcakes till I come back :)

Cupcake Hayatlar

Panos Emporio padded swimwear
£89 - nelly.com

Lulu Guinness drawstring bag
$359 - luluguinness.com

Keep Calm and Travel On - Eiffel Tower Paris 13x19 Poster (Featured in...
$16 - etsy.com

20.6.12

The Inspiration T(H)REE

Each Wednesday -on the 3rd day of week- I share 3 inspirational photos.

Those might be the photos of food, fashion, people, art or any view from my window...

My aim is to create an inspiration tree for the week.

Let those photos inspire us to make
- our lives more colorful,
- our week more stress-free,
- our selves more productive, happy and full of love.

This week, the inspiration comes from our summer vacation in Montenegro last June.
What happens to your photos taken in the summer when the vacation ends?
Do you look them later and recall your travel memories? I do:)
I use them as an inspiration for the future vacations. And here they are !!!

Let`s see the world as a big CUPCAKE;)

1) Sveti Stefan Island

The island once was a fortified village dating back to the 15th century, now only houses a luxury resort: Aman Sveti Stefan

2) Cupcake houses on the coast of Budva

Love the Mediterranean architecture

Old stone houses with red roofs and green shutters

3) An outdoor cafe in Kotor

Nice place for an evening drink and people-watch :)

Have a Cupcake inspired Wednesday !!!

18.6.12

Celebrating Blue Monday * Pazartesi Sendromu Tedavisi

Whenever I forget to drink water on Mondays, I feel Monday Syndrome more than ever.
Does that happen to you as well?
In the midst of summer, I suggest you to drink more water and get hydrated to overcome Monday Blues.
If you cannot drink water a lot, try to add some flavors such as lemon, lime or mint leaves into your glass !
Now, I am off to peel a lemon ;)
Have a Cupcake sweet Monday !!!

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Ne zaman su icmeyi unutsam, Pazartesi Sendromunu daha fazla hissediyorum.
Size de aynisi oluyor mu?
Yazin ortasinda, Pazartesi Sendromuna karsi koyabilmek icin size de bol bol su icmenizi oneriyorum.
Eger cok su icemiyorsaniz, su bardaginizin icine limon dilimleri veya nane yapraklari gibi degisik tatlar eklemeyi deneyebilirsiniz !!!
Simdi, ben izninizle limon dilimlemeye gidiyorum ;)
Cupcake tadinda bir Pazartesi diliyorum !!!

Cupcake Hayatlar

Pil Bredahl 360º Water Jug
$40 - momastore.org

evian water
luxist.com

15.6.12

Food for Friday #ff * Fabrika 7

Thank God it`s Friday !
Another week is almost over.
While you are pregnant you want days pass faster to meet your Cupcake baby soon :)
Also you think twice before eating in order to find the right and healthy food both for your body and baby !
My ob/gyn recommended me to eat hazelnuts, walnuts and molasse daily.
While I was trying to find the reliable brand, one of my friends mentioned me : Fabrika 7
Then, I received those nice packages !

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Neyse ki Cuma günü geldi !
Bir hafta daha sona ermek üzere.
Hamileyken insan günler daha hızlı geçsin ki bir an önce Cupcake bebeği ile tanışsın istiyor :)
Ve tabiki birşey yemeden önce bu bedenim ve bebeğim için doğru yiyecek mi acaba diye iki kez düşünüyor !
Doktorum her gün fındık ceviz ve pekmez tüketmem gerektiğini söylediğinden beri doğru markayı arıyordum.
Bir arkadaşım hemen Fabrika 7 ismini söyledi.
Ve sonrasında da bu harika paketler eve geldi !

Fabrika 7 is a gourmet boutique corporation founded by ex-Brooklyners who moved to a small town by the Black Sea coast of Turkey.
Fabrika 7 is the end result of love and passion for food as well as the dreams that have come true.
Now, they produce healthy products blended with the hazelnut of the Black Sea and local flavors in a boutique atelier in Ünye.
And each product comes with a note acknowledging that it has been exclusively produced for you...

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Fabrika 7 uzun yıllar Brooklyn New Yorkda yaşadıktan sonra Karadeniz Ünyeye yerleşen bir çiftin kurdukları butik gurme bir gıda kuruluşu.
Yemeğe karşı duyulan tutku ve aşk hayallerini gerçekleştirme isteği ile birleşince ortaya çıkan bir marka.
Ünyede küçük bir atölyede Karadeniz fındığını yerel tatlarla birleştirip katkısız doğal ürünler üretiyorlar.
En önemlisi de aldığınız her ürünün sizin için özel üretildiğini bilmek...

Fabrika 7 produces Hazelnut mixes, Exclusive Molasses and Exclusive Jams.
You can check detailed info and order the products at their website.

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Fabrika 7 fındık karışımları özel yapım pekmezler ve özel yapım reçeller üretiyor.
Websitelerinden ürünler hakkında daha detaylı bilgi alabilir ve sipariş verebilirsiniz.

This morning, I tasted their persimmon molasses and pepper & hazelnut mix.
So happy that Cupcake baby and I had healthy and natural food for the breakfast :)
Tell me what you eat and I will tell you who you are !!!

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Bu sabah Fabrika 7nin Karadeniz hurma pekmezini ve biberli fındık ezmesini denedim.
Cupcake bebek ve ben kahvaltıda sağlıklı ve doğal ürünler yediğimiz için çok mutluyuz :)
Bana ne yediğinizi söyleyinz size kim olduğunuzu söyliyeyim !!!

Have a Cupcake sweet Friday !!!

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Cupcake tadında bir Cuma olsun !!!

13.6.12

The Inspiration T(H)REE

Each Wednesday -on the 3rd day of week- I share 3 inspirational photos.

Those might be the photos of food, fashion, people, art or any view from my window...

My aim is to create an inspiration tree for the week.

Let those photos inspire us to make
- our lives more colorful,
- our week more stress-free,
- our selves more productive, happy and full of love.

This week, the inspiration comes from random photos from my iPhone.
So, apologies in advance for the ones who follow me on Twitter and Instagram.
You might have already seen some of the photos :)

Let`s see the world as a big CUPCAKE;)

1) Here is a preview of my not-yet-finished beach shopping :)

This summer, I decided to go for mix-and-match bikinis

Now, counting for the summer vacation !!!

2) Very Berries

Lucky for being pregnant in the summer since there is nothing I crave more than fresh fruit :)

3) A random moment from our trip to Istanbul last weekend

It`s always great to feel sea breeze :)

Have a Cupcake inspired Wednesday !!!

11.6.12

Celebrating Blue Monday * Pazartesi Sendromu Tedavisi

I know, another Monday in the office or at home is really depressing.
But try to look from the brighter side.
Now, all of us are one week closer to our summer vacation :)
So, let`s continue with our beach shopping to feel Monday Blues less and less.
I will reserve today to browse beach towels.
Maybe I can find a beach towel just reserved for me :)
And if you wanna spoil yourself on the beach, go for the Emilio Pucci one !
If you insist on the practicality, then you should buy those zebra-hide towels which are easy to handle.
And whichever you choose, do not forget to SMILE :)
Have a Cupcake sweet Monday !!!

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Biliyorum evde yada ofiste yeni bir Pazartesi gerçekten çok depresif.
Ama bir de iyi tarafından bakmaya çalışalım.
Şimdi hepimiz tatilimize bir hafta daha yakınız değil mi :)
O zaman gelin plaj alışverişimize kaldığımız yerden devam edelim ki Pazartesi Sendromumuz hafiflesin.
Ben bugünümü plaj havlusu seçmek için ayırdım.
Amacım sadece bana ayrılmış bir plaj havlusu bulabilmek :)
Siz kendinizi plajda şımartmak istiyorsanız Emilio Pucci de alabilirsiniz !
Tercihiniz rahatlıkdan yanaysa taşıması kolay olan zebra desenlileri de düşünebilirsiniz.
Seçiminiz hangisi olursa olsun gülümsemeyi unutmayın :)
Cupcake tadında bir Pazartesi diliyorum !!!

Cupcake Hayatlar

Reserved Beach Towel
£8 - play.com

Maslin & Co Zebra Hide Towel
$225 - tenover6.com

Bloomingdale's "Smile" Beach Towel
$30 - bloomingdales.com

Emilio Pucci Beach Terry Rose Printed Bath Towel
€429 - jades24.com

6.6.12

The Inspiration T(H)REE

1) window display of a Chicago patisserie

Cupcakes, Macarons, little birds and fine China...

all my favorite things come together here :)

2) CHIARoScURO is one of my favorite art shops in Chicago

Their motto is `art for more than just your walls`

You can find here anything (teapots, candles, earrings and so on) in the art form

I bet it is the most colorful art shop in the windy city :)

3) Loved those Cupcake-themed pencil cases

Sure, I will use them as makeup bags :)

Have a Cupcake inspired Wednesday !!!

4.6.12

Celebrating Blue Monday * Pazartesi Sendromu Tedavisi

Monday Blues has just arrived.
Keep Calm and Beach on! to survive Monday Syndrome.
This week, I will continue to browse beach accessories for the upcoming summer vacation !
I need a cool beach hat to keep me cool on the beach :)
And of course colorful and fun flip flops...
What about you ?
Are you done with your beach shopping ?
Have a Cupcake sweet Monday !!!

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Pazartesi Sendromu yine yanibasimizda.
Sakin olun ve plaji dusunmeye devam edin.
Ben bu hafta da, yaklasan tatil icin plaj aksesuarlari aramaya devam edecegim !
Beni plajda serin tutacak uber serin bir sapkaya ihtiyacim var :)
Ve tabiki de hem renkli hem eglenceli parmak arasi terliklere...
Sizde durumlar nedir ?
Plaj alisverisinizi tamamladiniz mi ?
Cupcake tadinda bir Pazartesi diliyorum !!!