tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35092561644793817182024-10-07T07:33:36.809+03:00The subtle art of living in Tel Aviv.Elshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16150509523902830334noreply@blogger.comBlogger160125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3509256164479381718.post-62562531728959237172011-11-30T10:32:00.000+02:002011-11-30T10:32:09.155+02:00

       

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1.  2.  They're tiny and they make great holiday gifts!More here.

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...because we never have enough.

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Believe me, I do get the irony of a Turkish girl living in Israel getting a little too excited about Christmas, but it just is the case. As December is fast approaching, decorations, menus and wardrobe preparations are on the way. Sadly this year, I'll be celebrating the holidays with out my favorite Christmas buddies - who are leaving for a new life in Australia. We'll miss you loads Gil &

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Music has always been important in our household, but Queen was a particularly important band for my father, and thus, we are raised on their many immaculate albums. That's why every year on this day, we remember Freddie Mercury with all his glory and listen to his music all day long. 

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I'm {also} thankful for a few creatives, without whom, I'd be completely uninspired and unmotivated to paint: 1. Olaf Hajek2. Beatriz Milhazes3. Richard Diebenkorn 4. Frida Kahlo5. Gottfried Helnwein6. Samantha French7. Deirdre But-Husaimand of course the always-lovely Tina Fey. 

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Boo's yummy tomato dolma (vegetarian) and my salmon quinoa salad at Beta Cafe in Ramat Aviv. We don't make it there quite so often (as if it's far away) but we're happy every time we go. 

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Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. It's free of religious jibber jabber and all about sitting down with family and enjoying a nice - albeit early - dinner and reminding yourself what you're thankful for.    So here's a few things I'm thankful for lately... 1. Boo & Pixel and our little family.2. My family and Kyra.3. Beautiful blue skies and sunsets of Tel Aviv

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...because we drink coffee and have mini brownies when we can't sleep.

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Magnets collecting on our door...Yummy home made coffee... Little brother getting engaged on the beach...Painting tiny paintings for my Etsy shop... Pixel doing a love dance under my feet...Marking the beginning of fall with (losing and) finding Pixel in Noam's sweater drawer...It's that special time of the year here in Tel Aviv: finally it's cold enough to put on a sweater. 

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My favorite time of the year is fast approaching, and of course I'm living in a land oblivious to all the excitement. Still, a dear friend of mine who spent five years in Ireland and I put together elaborate Christmas dinners for the past two years that I've been living in Tel Aviv. This year our soundtrack will include the new She & Him album I've been waiting for the last few months. 

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Israelis have a thing for lemonade. Maybe it's the heat, or the abnormally large and luscious lemons all-year-round, you can find lemonade on every corner of Tel Aviv. Although, the ingredients are questionable (and the lemonade itself too sweet for my taste), we opt for the home-made version.  Here are the ingredients:4 organic lemons (juiced)Maple syrup to tasteFresh mint or basil (my

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I passed through Kikar Rabin the other day on my way to Dizengoff Center. As much as I feel home in our current neighborhood, I miss living in the middle of all the excitement... especially having coffee at Idelson 10 and watching demonstrations and parades from my window.   Loving the new street art/new pond right on the square:

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Over the holidays, we had the chance to go to Jerusalem for a day trip with friends. First stop of our trip was a beautiful Ethiopian church. Inspiring colors, n'est pas?

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While having brunch at Lechem Erez, the new salad bar in the middle of the cafe tickled our fancy. We went for it the following night after a long day at the beach when we had no patience to cook. We picked the olive oil cured artichokes, some black olives and chevre stuffed roasted aubergines. I also bought a jar of the pickled lemon and herbs pesto that I loved so much during our

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We recently went to the Kibbutz Tzuba for a friend's BabyCue (barbecue instead of a baby shower - gotta love Israelis). Right off Jerusalem, it's a beautiful place tucked in between pine and cypress trees and studded with sculptures. Perfect place to have a barbecue with family and friends. En plus, they make their own wine.

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One of these days, I will get a decent idea by looking at enough art... or so I think. In the mean time, here is a few images that caught my eye: All images via Seed Capsules.

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We went to the beach the other day to help our friends set up and celebrate their special day. Incidentally, we ended up enjoying the end of summer with a glass (more like plastic cup) of white wine and Tel Aviv's famous sunsets.   These are to keep us warm till the next summer:

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This morning we cheated on our usual cafe a little and went off to try out the newly renovated (both the cafe and the menu) Lechem Erez on our street. Incredible brunch... Besides your average egg choices, chopped Israeli salad and breads, their homemade pestos (dried tomatoes or pickled lemon & herbs to name a couple) and cherry tomato jam are incredible. We will (guiltily) go back there

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Don't be fooled by the pretty blue skies or the flowers on the trees. Fall is finally upon us. Everywhere else people are planning Halloween costumes (I'm jealous) while we're trying to shed swimwear for trench coats and sweaters. My boots have been plenty bored in the closet. Time to take them out for an adventure. In the meantime, here's the end of summer:

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Anyone who knows me knows I adopt coffee shops where ever I live.Since we moved to north Tel Aviv, it's Espresso Bar. Deemed by many as the best coffee in (and out of) town, it's one of our daily hang-outs.

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Because in Tel Aviv, Saturday is Sunday; and because it gets so quiet, you're almost tempted to tiptoe home. 

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We went to the park yesterday to celebrate Sandra's birthday and take advantage of the last bit of summer.I can't get over how pretty how pretty the bougainvilleas are. 

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