Happy New Year!

Hello, my friends!

Let us hope that the harsh times (due to the Covid-19) are, to the most part, on the decline. Vaccinations might bring a relief to the global population and, hopefully, people’s lives will start getting back to normal.

As I am preparing my second Fashion Design book, I have been pondering about my inclination to indulge into so many fields: piano, composition, painting, fashion (to name the most important ones). And, I made a significant realization: as I grow older (and, hopefully, wiser) I find that I can easily switch from one field to another by using a simple technique. But, before I comment on this technique, you might want to ask “why” I want to switch from one field to another. Well, the answer is easy: I am easily bored and, by doing this, my attention gets back into focus. Furthermore, I find this practice very relaxing. And, this is the true key to my technique: relaxation. Instead of trying to “focus,” I rather let myself “sink in.” Or, as some say: be-in-the-present-moment. When I paint, I live just for these moments (short or long, it doesn’t matter): I totally feel that I am a painter and almost forget that I am also a musician. The same goes for fashion, piano, and composition. I am ONE personality at a time-completely ignoring all others. And, believe me, it is so refreshing!

The reason I have mentioned all this is that I noticed how I am gaining control over my life through this method. And then I thought of you, my friends: of how it could also benefit your lives (no matter what your interests are). For example, if you are a mother, instead of getting frustrated with the mischiefs of your children, you could become a kid as well and enjoy these moments with them. I know what you would say: “Katerina, you have never been a mother! What do you know about it?” Well, it’s not completely true: I have been an aunt to two wonderful kids (my brother’s). Apart from being close to them, I also spent an “experimental weekend” with them (where their parents took a small trip). I was totally responsible for them and dreaded the “task” ahead: a girl of 11 and a boy of 9, strong headed, intelligent, and quarrelling with each other all the time! But, as it turned out, they had the most amazing weekend (as they said) and I have enjoyed it immensely as well! No, I am NOT going to share the “tricks” I have used. But, one thing I will share; there was no bickering during the entire weekend. And that was the point.

As a conclusion, I would like to share a web page with prints of some of my most favourite paintings as well as consumer products based on them. I do not have the possibility of using discount codes for these products, but the prices are kept quite low. The shop is based in London, UK.

https://www.bagsoflove.co.uk/stores/sxisma-fashion/deadly-beauty-03

Until next month, take good care of yourselves!

Cordially,