Author: chrisyloves

Bansko, Bulgaria: The Essential Guide To The City In The Summer

Bansko, Bulgaria: The Essential Guide To The City In The Summer

Bansko is situated on the northeastern foothills of the Pirin Mountains which has made it a premier ski resort. During winter, Bulgarians and foreigners alike queue on the main gondola lift from town to enjoy pistes at altitudes from 900m to 2600m. And while winter 

Kavala, Greece – Sightseeing

Kavala, Greece – Sightseeing

September is definitely the perfect time for a late beach holiday in Kavala, Greece. The coastal town is only 300 km away from Sofia, Bulgaria, making it a great choice for a longer weekend beach break. The crystal clear water of the Aegean Sea is 

Kavala, Greece – Beaches and Restaurants

Kavala, Greece – Beaches and Restaurants

September is definitely the perfect time for a late beach holiday in Kavala, Greece. The coastal town is only 300 km away from Sofia, Bulgaria. Which makes it a great choice for a longer weekend beach break for many Bulgarians. The crystal clear water of 

Kavala, Greece – Hotels And What To Look Out For?

Kavala, Greece – Hotels And What To Look Out For?

September is definitely the perfect time for a late beach holiday in Kavala, Greece. The coastal town is only 300 km away from Sofia, Bulgaria, making it a great choice for a longer weekend beach break. The crystal clear water of the Aegean Sea is 

Gyor, Hungary: A Charming Little Town

Gyor, Hungary: A Charming Little Town

We first found out about Gyor, Hungary during our trip to Budapest–Vienna–Bratislava back in the summer of 2018. We took a FlixBus from Budapest to Vienna and there was just one stop along its route. The charming little town of Gyor, very close to the 

Schönbrunn Zoo: A Day At The World’s Oldest Zoo

Schönbrunn Zoo: A Day At The World’s Oldest Zoo

We visited Schönbrunn Zoo during our short trip to Vienna back in July 2022. Although we visited the Schönbrunn Palace back in 2018, we didn’t have the chance to include the Zoo in our itinerary back then. But as our trip this year was a 

Griechenbeisl Restaurant Review (Vienna)

Griechenbeisl Restaurant Review (Vienna)

We had the opportunity to travel to Vienna for our anniversary in July which we celebrated in Griechenbeisl Restaurant. It was a very short trip but we managed to make the most of our time to and at the Austrian capital. So in the next 

European Night Of Museums, Sofia, May 2022

European Night Of Museums, Sofia, May 2022

Two weeks ago we participated in an event that in recent years has become one of the highlights of the cultural scene. Not only in Bulgaria but throughout Europe. I am talking about the European Night of Museums, which took place on 14 May this 

Balkan Guest House, Valevtsi Village

Balkan Guest House, Valevtsi Village

Guest houses are by far the most preferred accommodation for my family when we travel. They offer more privacy than major hotels and very often are a better fit when it comes to the price/quality ratio. This is why we try to stay in a 

Minimalism: 10 Things I’m No Longer Buying In 2022

Minimalism: 10 Things I’m No Longer Buying In 2022

Like many before me, I first got acquainted with the term minimalism, and minimalist lifestyle, on Instagram. I stumbled upon a post from Marie Kondo who talked about “discarding things that do not spark joy” and it got me curious. I started researching and found 

Capsule Wardrobe: My 5 Most Worn Pieces

Capsule Wardrobe: My 5 Most Worn Pieces

The term capsule wardrobe has been fairly popular for many years now. But what exactly is a capsule wardrobe and how every person can build one? The simple definition is that it’s a curated wardrobe that consists of versatile pieces that you love to wear. 

Here’s to the next 28 years of self-development, one step at a time!

Here’s to the next 28 years of self-development, one step at a time!

I feel that every now and then I reach a point for a good old update on where I’ve been and why I haven’t posted for a while on my blog. Nothing too surprising here because I have done it a couple of times already 

21 Beauty Finds Of 2021

21 Beauty Finds Of 2021

Last year I started something of a tradition to share my favorite beauty products of the year – here is 2020’s blog post if you fancy a peak at what I was loving that year. When it comes to choosing my go-to beauty products in 

Travel Guide: Veliko Tarnovo

Travel Guide: Veliko Tarnovo

A quaint cliffside city lies just under a three-hour drive away from the bustling city life of Sofia – Veliko Tarnovo has become one of my most loved places in Bulgaria and today I want to share with you why I love this small Bulgarian 

2022 Life Update (Family, Blogging, Lessons Learned)

2022 Life Update (Family, Blogging, Lessons Learned)

Let me start this blog post by wishing you all a happy new year! I hope that you’ve managed to take some rest during the holiday season, spend quality time with your family and loved ones, and devour as many sweets as possible. I was 

4 Simple Ways To Improve Work-Life Balance When Working From Home

4 Simple Ways To Improve Work-Life Balance When Working From Home

I am sure that by now you have already realized that I love working from home – I have talked again and again about the multiple perks of my current working environment. No commute, freshly cooked lunch, increased flexibility, ability to multitask, etc. are just 

Plovdiv in 24 hours

Plovdiv in 24 hours

I took the last few weeks off from the blog – even though summer is usually a more carefree period for many of us, it seems that this year the summer months will be extremely busy for me, not only work-wise but also personal-wise. For 

Travelling With FlixBus: Is It Worth It?

Travelling With FlixBus: Is It Worth It?

With many European countries gradually re-opening, I am sure that some of us are eager for some travel adventures to a new place abroad. While we still need to consider many Covid-related aspects, today I wanted to talk about one of the cheapest and easiest 

The Working-From-Home Beauty Edit

The Working-From-Home Beauty Edit

There have already been a few posts on the blog on the topic why I love working from home so much (you can check this and this post, if you are curious to find out more) but today I wanted to share with you one 

How To Start A Gratitude Journal?

How To Start A Gratitude Journal?

We all know how busy and hard life can get – especially in the past one year, it has been easier and easier to focus only on the negative things as they were the majority of things happening in the world. However, no matter how 

What To Wear On A Road Trip: Style Tips For Cute & Comfortable Road Trip

What To Wear On A Road Trip: Style Tips For Cute & Comfortable Road Trip

It’s officially the perfect season to have a different road trip every weekend – the weather gets warmer and warmer and with the still limited travel opportunities abroad a 3-hour-drive to a new place in-country seems the best option for many of us. We had 

How To Cope With Working-From-Home Burnout

How To Cope With Working-From-Home Burnout

It has been a little over a year now that I have started working from home permanently. If you are curious to find out what my experience has been so far, you can definitely give this article a read. And while for the most part 

The Five Key Pieces It’s Worth Nailing In Your Makeup Routine

The Five Key Pieces It’s Worth Nailing In Your Makeup Routine

Over the years my tastes when it comes to makeup have changed quite drastically – from a teenager and university student loving double-thickness lashes and eyeshadow shades in blue and bright pink to someone who finds natural-looking makeup much more flattering and suitable for my 

Love Letter To Paris: 5 Tips For Visiting The Palace Of Versailles

Love Letter To Paris: 5 Tips For Visiting The Palace Of Versailles

With more and more Covid-19 restrictions being lifted in different countries, I have started seeing more and more people deciding to travel abroad. It is only natural – we have all awaited this moment for so long so now we are eager to get on 

4 Cleansing Mistakes You Need To Stop Doing Now

4 Cleansing Mistakes You Need To Stop Doing Now

Cleansing is, undoubtedly, the most important step in your skincare routine. A thoroughly washed and cleansed face means that any products applied afterwards will sink into the skin and work more effectively. Many of the products we invest in are pricey and list incredible ingredients 

How To Stick To Your Morning Routine

How To Stick To Your Morning Routine

I have always known that the best way for me to get all of my tasks done for the day is by sticking to my routines. Not only do routines reduce stress and anxiety, they offer us a little bit of predictability in a world 

5 Clothing Items To Invest In This Spring

5 Clothing Items To Invest In This Spring

The warmer spring weather is the perfect reason to cast off our heavy coats and thick jumpers and indulge in some selected pieces to celebrate the new season. If you are doing your spring deep cleaning at the moment, you must have already gotten to 

14 Days To A Clean Home

14 Days To A Clean Home

Spring is definitely around the corner, even though this past week was so cold and rainy for us in Bulgaria. If you are like me, I am sure that you are already feeling done with winter and are looking forward to warmer days with windows 

Skincare Habits To Start This Spring

Skincare Habits To Start This Spring

Spring is the season for a new beginning so my beauty routine is no exception to that. After the long cold months of autumn and winter, I tend to switch up a bit my beauty products welcoming lighter formulas and more natural makeup looks that 

How We Plan Our Travels + Useful Tips Travelling During Coronavirus Times

How We Plan Our Travels + Useful Tips Travelling During Coronavirus Times

One of the things that I miss the most from our normal life (before coronavirus came last year) is the excitement for an upcoming travel. I love researching a new place, planning what we can do and see there, where we can taste the best 

Ways To Wear A Hair Scarf This Spring

Ways To Wear A Hair Scarf This Spring

Recently, I have been trying to be a bit more experimental when it comes to styling my hair. Yes, my all-time-favorite headbands are a must in my accessory collection but even I was getting a bit tired of wearing them every day. So I did 

Classic Wardrobe Essentials I Can’t Live Without

Classic Wardrobe Essentials I Can’t Live Without

Do you know what all of these photos have in common? All of them feature some of my favorite clothing items that I have worn time and time again. As I have said numerous times on my blog, I have strived for creating a more 

5 Lessons I Learned Since March Of 2020

5 Lessons I Learned Since March Of 2020

Last week marked one year since the Covid restrictions were imposed for the first time in Bulgaria. I can still remember 13 March 2020 (Friday) extremely vividly – we had our first Covid case a week earlier and the nervousness around us could be felt 

How To Combat Hair Frizz

How To Combat Hair Frizz

Year after year, I find myself coping with one and the same hair problem during winter – hair frizz. My hair is naturally quite dry and thick which, in combination with knitwear, hats, and winter outwear, is a prerequisite to forming a considerable amount of 

Healthy Breakfast Burrito Recipe

Healthy Breakfast Burrito Recipe

Being able to work from home, among many other things means that I have enough time to properly meal prep and cook more at home. If you have been around for quite some time now, you will definitely know that cooking is not my biggest 

5 Cosy Mountain Cabins In Bulgaria

5 Cosy Mountain Cabins In Bulgaria

Valentine’s Day is this Sunday and with the sudden drop of temperatures in Bulgaria today, I couldn’t help but wonder what would be to celebrate the day of love somewhere in the mountains surrounded by the snow. No matter that I prefer warmer weather over 

20 Beauty Finds Of 2020

20 Beauty Finds Of 2020

Today’s post will be yet another look back at 2020 but this time I will be focusing on the best beauty finds of the year instead of my favorite blog posts. Last year was extremely successful in terms of new beauty finds discovered among a 

Valentine’s Day Outfits

Valentine’s Day Outfits

One of the most important days in the blogging world approaches and I am sure that your favorite bloggers and influencers have started putting out their own fashion and beauty edits for this joyous occasion. Of course, I am talking about Valentine’s Day. Even though 

2021 Blog Update + 2020 Posts Round Up | Chrisy Loves

2021 Blog Update + 2020 Posts Round Up | Chrisy Loves

Welcome back to the blog and happy New Year! I allowed myself the liberty to take the whole month of January off the blog – with all the Christmas frenzy, regular posting in the last three months of 2020, some personal stuff in my life, 

Blogmas: Chic Christmas Sweaters

Blogmas: Chic Christmas Sweaters

Christmas isn’t canceled, but it is going to look a little different this year. So while there may not be office holiday parties, extended family get-togethers and in-person gift swaps to attend, there will still be cold weather and cozy holiday vibes on the way. 

Blogmas: Beauty Rituals That Bring Me Joy This Winter

Blogmas: Beauty Rituals That Bring Me Joy This Winter

Once the exclusive privilege and preserve of royalty, aristocracy, and the upper classes, beauty rituals have marked their place in history, leaving behind a rewarding heritage in the modern age. Today, however, a vast majority of women around the world have the possibility to enjoy 

Blogmas: My First Christmas Cookies

Blogmas: My First Christmas Cookies

Every year I toy with the idea of making Christmas cookies during the holidays but there has always been something that has stopped me from doing it – I have either been too afraid to try something new, or too unlucky to find the most 

Blogmas: Christmas Markets That Will Open In 2020

Blogmas: Christmas Markets That Will Open In 2020

One of my favorite Christmas traditions, that we have followed every year since we started living in Sofia, has been visiting the annual Christmas market in the city center. We have visited it both with family members and friends, we have bought delicious German sausages 

Blogmas: DIY Christmas Cards

Blogmas: DIY Christmas Cards

Every year I try to add a little touch to the gifts that I will be giving to my family and friends. Usually, these things are small additions (like Christmas decorations or wrapping elements) that I make myself. For example, a few years ago I 

Blogmas: 5 Small Things in December

Blogmas: 5 Small Things in December

Happy 1st day of December! What a year! And somehow we managed to get to the last month of it… It’s beginning to look a lot more festive even in the current situation so I decided to still go with my annual tradition of Blogmas. 

Holiday Gift Guide (2020): Fashion

Holiday Gift Guide (2020): Fashion

The last gift guide to be featured this year on Chrisy Loves will be, by far, the most difficult one. Gift shopping is already tough enough but finding the perfect gift for the fashion-lover is even tougher. They are not easily impressed by just any 

Holiday Gift Guide (2020): Home

Holiday Gift Guide (2020): Home

Recently, I have found myself drawn to interior design – many of the people that I already follow on my Instagram have recently purchased their first homes and it was only natural that my feed and stories have been filled with numerous posts focusing on 

Holiday Gift Guide (2020): Small Businesses

Holiday Gift Guide (2020): Small Businesses

Today, we continue with the holiday gift guides series which I started earlier on this week with the Beauty category – did you already have a look? We are getting closer and closer to Black Friday and I am sure that your Instagram feed has 

Holiday Gift Guide (2020): Beauty

Holiday Gift Guide (2020): Beauty

The busiest shopping week of the year is fast approaching and to say it’s overwhelming is an understatement! Each year, the frenzy that is Black Friday gets bigger and bigger (and earlier!), and it’s challenging not to get swept away with temptations and impulse purchases. 

The Best Hats To Try This Autumn

The Best Hats To Try This Autumn

I must admit that I am not the biggest hat-wearer and I have never been one. I still find it difficult to find a style that really suits me and I can wear on a daily basis – I have a cute fedora hat for 

3-day trip in the heart of Bulgaria – Central Balkan National Park Part 2 (Accommodation and Restaurants)

3-day trip in the heart of Bulgaria – Central Balkan National Park Part 2 (Accommodation and Restaurants)

Recently, I shared a post about our 3-day trip in the heart of Bulgaria – the Central Balkan National Park. We did this trip back in September for one of the last long holiday weekends that we have in Bulgaria. I hope that you have 

3 Lessons I’ve Learned From Becoming By Michelle Obama

3 Lessons I’ve Learned From Becoming By Michelle Obama

I first read Michelle Obama’s Becoming a few years ago when it was first published. I got it as a present from Kaloyan who went above and beyond to get me a copy before it was even published on the Bulgarian market which must have 

The Correct Order To Apply Your Skin Care Products

The Correct Order To Apply Your Skin Care Products

Skin care is no joke, let me tell you! There are so many products already on the market while new ones are constantly emerging every.single.day. This combined with the fact that the needs of your skin change periodically no matter what is your regular skin 

How To Define Your Personal Fashion Style

How To Define Your Personal Fashion Style

“At its essence, style is a complicated, endlessly fascinating human capacity. It is our spirit and what we think, our creativity, our individual way of being, and our intention for our clothes. To nurture a meaningful relationship with fashion, our task is to understand style, 

Love Letter to Paris: Île de la Cité and the Latin Quarter

Love Letter to Paris: Île de la Cité and the Latin Quarter

It has been a while since I last spoke about our trip to the French capital last summer. My Instagram has been flooded with Paris pictures given the recent popularity of the Netflix show Emily in Paris so I have found myself reminiscing about our 

Working From Home – My Experience

Working From Home – My Experience

I have had the chance to work from home a few times before lockdown was introduced in our lives and this work environment became the norm and not the exception. However, it was very rare that I had to spend more than 2 days in 

From A Bad Hair Day To A Great Hair Day

From A Bad Hair Day To A Great Hair Day

One of the key lessons for me from this pandemic was that there were things that were way more important than having your nails beautifully painted or you hair styled by a professional. Somehow we all embraced the new reality and tried a few home 

3 Things I’m Adding To My Autumn Wish List: Fashion Edition

3 Things I’m Adding To My Autumn Wish List: Fashion Edition

As the temperature outside continues to drop, I find myself reaching more and more often for cozier autumn pieces when coming up with my daily outfits. I recently had a look through my wardrobe and realized that I needed some new basic autumn items that 

3-day trip in the heart of Bulgaria – Central Balkan National Park

3-day trip in the heart of Bulgaria – Central Balkan National Park

There is a place in Bulgaria which unites the grandeur of the nature and the strong spirit of the Bulgarian people. This is the Balkan mountain range. A mountain that gave the name of the whole peninsula and witnessed some of the most important historical 

A September Update and How I Changed My Daily Routine

A September Update and How I Changed My Daily Routine

Well, that was a slightly longer break than I intended to take from my blog. I feel like that at the beginning of lockdown, everything kind of went a bit quiet, didn’t it!? Everyone began working from home and time seemed to be in abundance, 

Isolation Diaries: Morning Pages, Favorite Books, and Mom’s Cake (+ Recipe)

Isolation Diaries: Morning Pages, Favorite Books, and Mom’s Cake (+ Recipe)

Hi lovelies, Happy Sunday! I hope you are enjoying your weekend. As we have just started our eight week practicing social isolation in Bulgaria and the government has announced this morning that they would ease some of the restrictive measures, I thought of what I 

A Love Letter to Paris: The Louvre and the surrounding area

A Love Letter to Paris: The Louvre and the surrounding area

Hello lovelies and happy Friday! Friday still carries its charm for me and I am looking forward to the weekend. Of course, we have nothing exciting planned for our days off but the fact that I will be able to indulge in my hobbies without 

A Shift In Perspective: Covid Pandemic

A Shift In Perspective: Covid Pandemic

The last few weeks were a bit emotional for me. I am sure that I am not the only one who couldn’t help but wonder where we will be in six months, a year, 10 years from now? Now more often than ever I lie 

A Day in Montmartre – The Charming Village in Paris

A Day in Montmartre – The Charming Village in Paris

Today on the Action for Happiness agenda we have to do absolutely nothing and be lazy. I truly appreciate when I have this opportunity because our life is busy enough to let responsibilities and worries creep into our days for relaxation as well. I always 

Error 404: Sleep Not Found

Error 404: Sleep Not Found

Image by Pinterest; Edit by me. I used to have a regular sleeping pattern before starting university. I slept only during the night and did not need any naps throughout the day to keep me going – actually, I wasn’t even able to fall asleep 

Paris – My Top 5 Secret Tips Before You Go

Paris – My Top 5 Secret Tips Before You Go

Welcome to one of my favourite cities – Paris! Yes, there are still so many places in the world that we have never been to and still need to explore. But Paris is something different. Paris completely took my heart in it’s grasp and proved 

Cozy winter evenings at home

Cozy winter evenings at home

Background photo by Pinterest; Edit by me. After a very hectic day in which you have tried to juggle all of your work, personal, and home commitments, it can be very easy to feel tired and overwhelmed. Most of us just fall into bed at 

What I love to do on Sundays?

What I love to do on Sundays?

Hello lovelies, I hope you all had a wonderful start to the year 🙂 I had to go to the office on Thursday and Friday, unfortunately, to get some work done – it is indeed a very weird time period of the year as clients 

How To Set Goals And Actually Achieve Them?

How To Set Goals And Actually Achieve Them?

Happy New Year, lovelies! I wish you from the bottom of my heart all the best in the new decade. Let’s work towards making it the most memorable one. I am starting my 2020 with a very exciting project (that has been in the works 

Action For Happiness – January 2020

Action For Happiness – January 2020

Hello lovelies! It has been a while since I last spoke to you on my blog. I have to admit that 2019 was a whirlwind of events and emotions that took higher priority in my to-do list than writing regularly on my blog. I finished 

St. George Villa – Razlog, Bulgaria

St. George Villa – Razlog, Bulgaria

Hello lovelies! The first post in my July Thematic Month is dedicated to an amazing place that we visited back in March. We fell so much in love it that it has become one of our top picks when it comes to a little getaway 

Thematic Month: July 2019

Thematic Month: July 2019

Hello lovelies! What a busy first half of the year that was for me! Honestly, it is already July and I feel like it was only yesterday when I made that ambitious plan for my blog at the beginning of the year – I brainstormed hours 

Thematic Month: March 2019

Thematic Month: March 2019

Hello lovelies! I hope you had an amazing start to the year 🙂 We are already two months into 2019 which means that many of us have already forgotten our New Year’s resolutions, or have changed them completely after the New Year’s enthusiasm and spark 

Posts that I loved this year: 2018 Round up

Posts that I loved this year: 2018 Round up

Merry Christmas everybody! I hope that you had a joyful Christmas and had the chance to spend quality time with your loved ones. My favourite days in the whole year are the ones between Christmas and New Year. I am extremely grateful that I had 

Gift Guide for the Beauty Lover

Gift Guide for the Beauty Lover

I am rounding off this year’s holiday gift guides with the one that took me the biggest amount of time to research for. As part of the beauty/lifestyle blogging community, I am constantly searching for new beauty products and brands seem to launch something new 

Family Gift Guide

Family Gift Guide

One of my favourite gifts to shop for are the ones for the families I will be visiting this Christmas. As a person who loves to spend my free time at home, I always try to find new home decor that will make my home 

Warm Cinnamon Nights

Warm Cinnamon Nights

Winter is my favourite season when it comes to choosing the scents that surround me on a daily basis. The variety that you can choose from is so vast that whatever option you end up with, you won’t make a mistake. Cinnamon, oranges, vanilla, cranberries, 

Gift Guide for Him

Gift Guide for Him

I have always thought that boys are the most hard to buy for. This is because I have always put it through my perspective and my thoughts on what would be the best gift for my boyfriend, father, and brother. Women tend to always search 

5 Christmas Budgeting Tips

5 Christmas Budgeting Tips

This year I made a huge step forward when it comes to organizing my finances. One of my year resolutions was to get better at distributing my monthly budget and spending my money more wisely (especially when it comes to fashion and beauty items). I 

The easiest Christmas cake

The easiest Christmas cake

Have you noticed that in Christmas movies families always enjoy a perfect-looking and amazingly delicious cake? It does not matter whether that would be a piece of cake, biscuits or cup cakes – every Christmas table has some kind of a sweet desert. I have 

Our Christmas Tree

Our Christmas Tree

Every year I choose the first weekend of December to decorate our Christmas tree. Of course, in the run up to the beginning of December I start putting some Christmas bits and bops around the house in order to get me in the mood for 

My Favourite Christmas DIYs

My Favourite Christmas DIYs

As we are getting each day closer and closer to Christmas, my excitement for the holiday season is increasing. One of my favourite things to do these days is scrolling through Pinterest and looking for some cute Christmas decorations that you can easily make yourself. 

Gift Guide for the Wonderful Ladies in Your Life

Gift Guide for the Wonderful Ladies in Your Life

Without any doubt, my favourite part of Blogmas are the gift guides! I love spending time searching the internet for beautiful gifts for my loved ones and then sharing them with you so that you can take inspiration for your own gifts. I know that 

Easy ways to make your home smell like Christmas

Easy ways to make your home smell like Christmas

You have probably noticed by far that I love absolutely everything about Christmas. However, the thing that I do not simply love but I adore about Christmas is the scents that go with this holiday. Cinnamon, peppermint, pine, gingerbread and oranges, you name it – every scent that surrounds 

BLOGMAS Day 1

BLOGMAS Day 1

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! It’s that time of the year when spending quality time with family and friends, eating great food, and enjoying your time off the busy everyday routine are your top priority. All of these in combination with beautifully 

Stress is not welcomed here.

Stress is not welcomed here.

With the Christmas holidays just around the corner, the year-end is one of the busiest period of the year. You try to finish as many projects as possible at work. You want to spend as much time as possible with your family/friends but this is 

Clean Skin = Happy Skin

Clean Skin = Happy Skin

I have always struggled with finding the most appropriate skin cleansing products for my face. My skin is acne-prone but extremely dry at places so harsh products that can battle acne are not really my thing. However, rich creamy textures that would otherwise be appropriate 

Book Review 11: Hocus Pocus by Kurt Vonnegut

Book Review 11: Hocus Pocus by Kurt Vonnegut

I have always loved reading ever since my childhood. However, with my busy everyday routine the only time that I can allocate for reading are the minutes before I go to sleep and during the weekends. Sundays are my favourite day for reading because the 

Home Is Where Your Heart Is

Home Is Where Your Heart Is

There are never two exactly the same days out of the 365/366 days in a year. Some days are really exciting and make you extremely happy; some are productive and you feel content at the end; some are tiresome and you cannot find the motivation 

My never ending love for loafers

My never ending love for loafers

One of my favourite influencers and fashion bloggers is Julia Hengel, the founder of Gal Meets Glam blog (you can check her blog here). She has been my style icon for the past two years and I draw inspiration from her elegant and classic looks 

The Perfect Moisturizing Duo

The Perfect Moisturizing Duo

With the colder months slowly creeping in (especially in the frost mornings and evenings that we have had for the past two weeks), I have started incorporating highly moisturizing creams that would battle any cold during the day. Normally, my skin is quite dry and 

The statement autumn coat

The statement autumn coat

We have been quite lucky to have the perfect autumnal weather in my home country Bulgaria. Even though it is already November, we still enjoy long sunny autumnal days. The clear blue skies and the gorgeous seasonal color palette of the cities are the perfect 

Тематичен месец: Ноември 2018

Тематичен месец: Ноември 2018

Вече официално е ноември и това значи само едно – време е за нов тематичен месец в блога. След два месеца скитане, разглеждане и откриване на нови емоции и преживявания е изключително приятно да се завърнеш към рутината и ежедневието. Както много от вас знаят, 

Finding hidden gems in Bratislava

Finding hidden gems in Bratislava

Bratislava was the final destination of our September trip. At the beginning, we included it in our itinerary only because there were no low-cost flights from Vienna to Sofia and hence we needed a city that had regular flights to and from Sofia. However, Bratislava 

Three Days in Vienna: How to Make the Most of Your Time?

Three Days in Vienna: How to Make the Most of Your Time?

Seven years ago I fell in love with a city in the heart of Europe – that is the Austrian capital, Vienna. I spent only two days with my family there but they were absolutely enough to become fascinated with this city. It is not 

Going to the opera in Vienna

Going to the opera in Vienna

You can find going to the opera in Vienna in almost every travel itinerary for the Austrian capital. It has been included in my bucket list since I first visited the city seven years ago. That’s when my fascination with the city really began and 

Saying Goodbye to Summer with the Perfect Autumn Skirt

Saying Goodbye to Summer with the Perfect Autumn Skirt

For better or worse, up until now this year the weather in Bulgaria has been quite strange. We had a very delayed summer which actually started in the beginning of August and continued well into September. Even today, at the beginning of October, the weather 

Apartment when travelling?

Apartment when travelling?

Or why you should prefer renting an apartment than staying at a hotel when you travel? People who know me well are aware that I am not a risk-taker. The security of my own home makes me calm because I know that everything is under 

5 reasons to visit Budapest

5 reasons to visit Budapest

Budapest was our first stop of the recent trip that we took. We flew with WizzAir to get to the Hungarian capital as the airline has quite regular flights to Budapest (as the company is based in Hungary). Even though we had some doubts and 

Thematic month – September & October 2018

Thematic month – September & October 2018

After the well-deserved time off we took in the beginning of the month, now it is time to get back to the routine. This, however, does not mean that I need to feel sad or discouraged. The routine often brings calmness and security and it 

Getting That Summer Glow!

Getting That Summer Glow!

Spending summer in the city can become a bit annoying when you see your friends coming back from their beach holidays, all tanned and with that beautiful summer glow. And even though I am not a big fan of self-tanning or the alternatives that are 

The best summer events in Sofia for you to check out this August

The best summer events in Sofia for you to check out this August

You’d be surprised how many events are planned for the summer period in the big city. More and more people understand that not everyone is able to travel during the summer months and hence the popularity and variety of great summer events is increasing every 

Introducing Thematic Months on Chrisy Loves

Introducing Thematic Months on Chrisy Loves

My blog has always been my happy place – the place where I could talk about the things that I am mostly passionate about, the things that make my day, and some general ramblings on life topics and key moments in my life. I started 

Nelson Mandela: Conversations with Myself

Nelson Mandela: Conversations with Myself

I woke up to the news that Nelson Mandela would have turned 100 today. In these turbulent times when faith in our leaders is steadily fading away, Mandela remains one of the most remarkable examples of courage and change. His life and career clearly show 

My five key takeaways from my Bachelor’s degree

My five key takeaways from my Bachelor’s degree

Two months ago I attended my University Graduation ceremony – a moment that I have been expecting eagerly for the past five years. And even though I officially ended my Bachelor’s studies a year ago with successfully taking my state exam in July 2017, I 

For the lightbulb moments in our lives

For the lightbulb moments in our lives

I have always thought that the lightbulb moments in our lives come unexpectedly and that nobody warns you in advance. For the past few months, I realized that this is definitely not the case. In order to reach the lightbulb moment when everything comes perfectly 

Top Ten Most Read Books in 2017

Top Ten Most Read Books in 2017

Originally, my blog was a dedicated place for posting book reviews. This has changed over time but no matter how much I love writing about fashion and lifestyle, books have remained a huge part of my life. This is why I cannot miss the fact 

Gift Guide for the Makeup Addict

Gift Guide for the Makeup Addict

Only when you get sick do you realize that there is nothing more important than health! Unfortunately, over the past three days I was down with a very annoying, yet painful flu. This prevented me from performing my daily activities related to work and university 

How to survive Christmas shopping?

How to survive Christmas shopping?

December doesn’t have to mean a manic last-minute Christmas shopping dread but I am sure that I am not alone with the massive to-do list. Even though I do not have a very large family or a lot of friends that I must buy gifts for, I still 

Gift Guide for Him

Gift Guide for Him

Who else finds the boys incredibly hard to buy for?! You could always just buy them the classic socks and pants combo but where is the fun in that!  A lot more men are finally taking an interest in fashion as they are realising the 

Gift Guide for Her

Gift Guide for Her

We are already a week into December and I know that many of you have already started thinking about what to get as Christmas gifts for your loved ones. I’ve always been told I’m hard to buy for and I’m sure so many other girls are like me 

DIY: Christmas Table Centerpiece

DIY: Christmas Table Centerpiece

It is 6th of December and it is very probable that you have already put up your Christmas tree and the other decorations that give your home the festive atmosphere necessary for the holidays. This year I decorated my home gradually – one thing at 

Christmas markets in Sofia

Christmas markets in Sofia

Christmas markets have become a staple for the holidays over the past years. Each year creators, artists, and cooks display their products in a festive atmosphere which invites you to select original hand-made gifts for your loved ones. But not only that. You are also 

Christmas Inspiration

Christmas Inspiration

Hey, you! Are you excited for Christmas? Because I am. And, honestly, Pinterest has not made it easier for me. I have found myself browsing for hours in Pinterest finding some cute inspo that gets me in the Christmas mood even more. All those decorations, 

Getting organized this Xmas

Getting organized this Xmas

Christmas time is probably the busiest and the craziest period of the year. There are so many events that you wish to attend – Christmas markets, corporate parties, family gatherings, etc. At the same time you have to prepare your own home for the holidays 

How to elevate any autumn outfit?

How to elevate any autumn outfit?

Autumn has turned out to be one of my favorite seasons. The types of outfits that I tend to wear on a daily basis during this season are often in more nude hues, with elegant fits, and classic shapes which all correspond perfectly to the general mood 

Finding your True Match this season

Finding your True Match this season

It surely matters what time of the year it is when it comes to my daily makeup. When a season rolls over, I tend to make small changes that would reflect the difference not only in terms of the weather, but also in terms of 

Restarting your career after time off

Restarting your career after time off

Two months ago I had to make an abrupt transition from easy-going long mornings at home to a hectic beginning of my day at the office. I had to replace the freedom to choose what my day would look like to the mandatory meetings with 

Making the most of every moment

Making the most of every moment

I think that September has been one of the most inspiring months of 2017 so far. And I don’t mean inspiring in terms of work/university accomplishments but more in terms of realizing how self-care is a vital need that I need to nourish as much 

Ziaja Face Masks: Review

Ziaja Face Masks: Review

You have probably noticed that I am still figuring out what my blog should be about. Even though last month my place on the internet celebrated its eight birthday, I am still struggling to determine a single topic that would be at the core of 

Getting lost in Venice: Travel Photo Diary

Getting lost in Venice: Travel Photo Diary

What a hectic week it was! Last week I took some time off blogging and focused on completing some important work and university related things that simply could not be postponed anymore. Luckily for me it was only a week that was necessary to tick 

Three things to do in Bologna

Three things to do in Bologna

Oh my Bologna – what a surprise you turned out to be! Our little Italian summer adventure had the best possible ending with our two-day stay in Bologna, the Emilia-Romagna’s capital. (you can check my Milan Travel Guide here) Most tourists don’t even think about 

How to pack your carry on for budget airlines?

How to pack your carry on for budget airlines?

Our summer holiday this year was devoted to exploring three of the most exciting cities in Italy – Milan, Bologna, and Venice. There are plenty of blog posts coming your way pretty soon, so make sure you follow me on my social medias so that 

My new favorite summer bag and how I style it

My new favorite summer bag and how I style it

Hello everybody! I hope everyone had a fantastic weekend! 🙂 I enjoyed a relaxed weekend at home with my boyfriend whom I had not seen for a week. We simply had to catch up with some quality time together – oh, how I missed those 

Milan in 48 Hours: Travel Guide

Milan in 48 Hours: Travel Guide

Follow my blog with Bloglovin “Milan, for me, is a city of discovery. You can find some amazing gardens behind some great houses; I also love finding beautiful galleries and incredible shops, but you have to explore. And the food is amazing” Francisco Costa This 

Prom 2017; or why I decided not to overdo it

Prom 2017; or why I decided not to overdo it

Follow my blog with Bloglovin Hi everybody! I hope that you all have a productive and successful week so far. With all the stress around the state exam behind my back I can happily say that it’s official – I am an English major! I 

Book Review 9: The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah

Book Review 9: The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah

Follow my blog with Bloglovin “If I have learned anything in this long life of mine, it is this: in love we find out who we want to be; in war we find out who we are.” This is how The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah 

Book Review 8: Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut, Jr

Book Review 8: Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut, Jr

Follow my blog with Bloglovin Earlier today I had to present Slaughterhouse-Five in my literature course at the university. This was my last presentation at the university and that was just the perfect topic to end my Bachelor degree. Here is what happened, more or 

DIY 1: How I organize my days

DIY 1: How I organize my days

Follow my blog with Bloglovin Everybody in my life knows quite well that I am an extremely organized person. I rarely forget something because I write everything down in one place in order to be able to keep track of my weekly tasks and projects 

Weekend Looks

Weekend Looks

Follow my blog with Bloglovin Over the past long weekend I had a chance to spend some time in nature with my boyfriend’s family (soon a post on our traveling adventures). We stayed in a nice hotel that was almost in the midst of nowhere 

Book Review 7: Carrier of Evil by Robert Galbraith

Book Review 7: Carrier of Evil by Robert Galbraith

            Carrier of Evil is the third novel of the famous Cormoran Strike book series written by Robert Galbraith, a.k.a. J. K. Rowling. The third novel differs from the other two on two main planes – it gives a more detailed and personal description of 

Gozbarovs Guest House, Koprivshtitsa

Gozbarovs Guest House, Koprivshtitsa

Recently, we had the opportunity to visit one of the most beautiful historical towns in Bulgaria – Koprivshtitsa. The small town is famous for its key role in the April Upraising in 1876 and the authentic Bulgarian architecture that has been preserved up until today. 

Book Review 6: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Book Review 6: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

You know, I really did not expect the publication of anything that would somehow continue the Harry Potter series. So, when I discovered that Harry Potter and the Cursed Child would be published, I regarded it as a lovely gift to all Harry Potter fans 

Express yourself

Express yourself

From day one we are taught that we should express our feelings and thoughts freely. In this way you can say what you have in mind to your friends, for example. They can give you a piece of advice what you should do in a 

Book Review 5: The Lost Wife by Alyson Richman

Book Review 5: The Lost Wife by Alyson Richman

It would not be an exxageration to say that this was the book I was waiting for all my life. I have read numerous other books on the same topic, which is the powerful force of real true love which can change lives and destinies. 

the spring of our winter

the spring of our winter

Well, I am not exactly a blogger who writes at regular intervals, but when I feel the urge to do so, I really have to post a new thing here. Recently, I have been dealing with this urge and I really wanted to share some 

let me introduce you to …

let me introduce you to …

… my amazing boyfriend!  Много пъти съм писала за него в блога си, но никога не съм го назовавала с името му, За мен той е най-скъпото мишле… Калоян. Три години вече сме заедно, но това време не ми стига. Искам да прекарам живота си 

Year in Review: 2013

Year in Review: 2013

Beautiful Happy New Year! Старото отстъпва пътя на младото. Нови идеи поникват от плодородната почва. Докато Новата година ни зове с много общещания, не забравяйте да дадете на старата това, което заслужава. Учете се от грешките на миналото и носете уроците на времето с вас. 

Book Review 2: Every Day Every Hour by Natasa Dragnic

Book Review 2: Every Day Every Hour by Natasa Dragnic

Ако някой ме накара да опиша тази книга само с една единствена думичка, то тя ще бъде НЕЖНОСТ! Всеки, който ме познава, ще потвърди, че аз съм просто непоправима романтичка. Наистина се наслаждавам на историите, в които любовта побеждава всичко и всички. И точно поради 

някакво самотно.

някакво самотно.

Η ποίηση είναι         η πιο σκληρή                      μοναξιά!* Поезия – на красотота глас Поезия – на мисълта ми пристан, погалих те с душата си ранена и погледът до болка те поиска,* познал