Living With Neil - The Lion

Jeepers, how would you fancy having a lion for a pet? Might be a bit scary but it surely looks fun. In the 70's Melanie Griffith's mother, Tippi Hedren created the Shambala Preserve where their goal was to rescue exotic cats that have been abused. During that process Melanie's family got incredibly attached to this adorable fella named Neil. He practically became a loving part of their family, isn't that sweet? The image of the maid trying to hop over him in the kitchen makes me giggle each time and the one of Tippi reading a newspaper while lying practically on the lion is strangely heart-warming, isn't it?

Lovelies, what unusual pets do you have or had in the past? Do tell! xo

P.S: Remember Audrey Hepburn and her baby deer?

P.P.S: Also, man and his elephant best pal!

(Photos by Michael Rougier for LIFE via Honey Kennedy)

Audrey Hepburn And Her Baby Deer

Crikey, how heart-warming are those photographs of Audrey Hepburn and her pet baby deer named, Pippin? I remember as a child wanting to have a pet penguin and used to daydream how I would keep him all cool and comfortable in my parents tub. Oh boy, somehow later on I got convinced that having a dog can also be fun and now Balazs and I have those two rascals. Lovelies, how about you? Do you have a dog, a cat or maybe a gold fish? What pet did you dream of having as a child? xo

P.S: Also, do you remember this cool fella?
P.P.S: How about this cutie!

(via Jeana Sohn)

Have an awesome weekend

My darlings, what are you up to this weekend? I'm very excited about tonight as I'm going to spend it listening to Tony Bennett duets and reading the December's issue of Red magazine that my mom sent me all the way from England (with some delicious dairy milk treats for Balazs). Have a cozy winter weekend and here are a few great links for you to check out if you fancy:) Enjoy!

Speaking of dairy milk, watch this! (It's hilarious).

Does it come any better than that?

Twinkling tights.

Cookie butter, that is right.

Haha..You've got to love the Muppets.

Love.

Awesome list of 10 experiences to give.

I want to wear this outfit today!

Yes, please. (to all).

Planning a crisp winter camping trip?

Oh those cushions!

This bookshelf is simply the best.

Clock blanket.

How to keep your glow even during winter.

And here are three exPress-o posts you might have missed:
* Too cute to be true?
* Paris, 1962.
* Park your bike.

Loves, see you Monday morning. xo

P.S: Fancy a chit-chat? Join me on Twitter or you can always catch me in the exPresso group or Pinterest.

(The adorable photo via 16 house)

Wednesday Giveaway

Today’s giveaway is from BlueBlood, a fantastic lifestyle brand for stylish dogs and their owners. Tina and Alexis, the two ladies behind the brand get all their creative inspiration from their adorable puppies. They not only design wonderful dog accessories but they also give back and support animal foundations. Today they are offering you a chance to win a lead and collar set of your choice (value $80). It would make a fantastic gift to a dog-loving friend or a family member or even your own beloved puppy.

For a chance to win you should be a follower of exPress-o, please visit BlueBlood and let us know which is your favourite lead + collar set. As always the giveaway is open worldwide. The winner will be chosen at random on Sunday night. Good luck! xo

For extra entries:
Follow exPress-o on Twitter, like BlueBlood on Facebook, join exPress-o group on Facebook, follow BuleBlood on Twitter, join their mailing list (bottom right side of the page) or tweet about the giveaway and please make sure to leave a separate comment for each entry.

Have a fun weekend

Darlings, what are you up to this weekend? Tomorrow morning I'm treating myself to a massage and oh boy, I can't wait! It has been way too long:) Also, I'm super excited for next week as exPress-o's Christmas Gift Guide 2011 is ready to go! Yup, it's that time of the year again. Here is last year's guide if you missed it. Sweets, have a fantastic weekend and here are a few great links from around the web. Enjoy!

At home with Kate Spade.

Swoon!

Sunday night Paris.

Such an inspiring video!

That looks like one delicious cheesecake.

Outfit perfection!

Aww..the sweetest birth announcement.

Mix it up!

Awesome photography.

Oh that cake!

Homemade glitter.

Such a beautiful park.

Swooning over this bag. (It also has a save & share deal).

Truth.

Sweet winter date ideas.

No bake chocolate cake.

Aww...

Hat & braid - perfection!

Fancy a snazzy dress, a cute top or a cozy sweater? Don't miss our GIVEAWAY!

Loves, see you Monday morning! xo

(Photo by Old Chum via  Wit + Delight)

Go Pandas!

Just a short few days ago twelve irresistibly precious panda cubs made their first public appearance at the Chengdu Breeding and Research centre in China since their birth a few months ago. Their arrival is considered a major breakthrough for the scientists who monitored the pandas 24 hours a day throughout their pregnancies. Pandas need all the help they can get as they are an endangered species because of the deforestation in their native China. In 1987 the Chengdu Research centre started with just six pandas and now the number increased to 108. Go pandas!!! Lovelies, aren’t they something? xo

P.S: Fun fact: Pandas are very picky earters who only feed on bamboo and in the wild they spend at least 10 hours a day choosing the best bamboo. (giggle)

(Thanks, Lenore via The Sun)