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I recently had the chance to work with a new client that truly felt like a dream collaboration — a small, family-owned organic farm that produces freeze-dried herbs and spices. Honestly, clients like this

There’s something incredibly comforting about a bowl of warm, blended soup — especially when it’s bright green, creamy, and full of flavor. It’s quick to make, filled with goodness, and feels like a hug

Some recipes are more than just food — they’re little souvenirs from places we've been. That’s exactly how I feel about this fresh and flavorful Caprese-style salad. The first time I tasted something like

If you're looking for a salad that’s light, flavorful, and just a little different – this is the one to try. It’s got everything: creamy, crispy, sweet, fresh, and nutty. It’s the kind of dish that feels

There’s something special about warm, roasted vegetables that instantly makes a meal feel more comforting and nourishing. And when it comes to easy side dishes that look good, taste even better, and require

Some recipes feel like they’ve always been part of your kitchen, even if you just came up with them last week. These soft oat cookies are exactly that kind of recipe for me – something so simple, so familiar,

There’s something incredibly satisfying about making your own ice cream from just a handful of natural ingredients. Especially when you don’t need an ice cream machine, added sugars, or any complicated

If you’ve seen my previous post, you’ll know that I recently had the chance to photograph a two-day event celebrating Kaunas District’s 70th anniversary and Lithuania’s Statehood Day. This post is about

This past weekend, I had the incredible opportunity to photograph a large-scale celebration in Lithuania—the 70th anniversary of Kaunas District. As someone who’s passionate about storytelling through

This summer, I had the chance to photograph my first fully paid event assignment – and it was something close to my heart. The international conference “Religion, Migration, and Conflicts in Polarised

I officially finished my photography studies – and I'm so happy to share this small milestone! ✨ For our final exam, we had to do a simple portrait session: each of us was given 30 minutes to photograph

A few days ago, I attended and photographed a public event here in Kaunas, Lithuania, called March for Jesus. It was organized by local Christian communities, mostly from smaller, less dominant denominations

When you walk outside and realize that nature is offering you food for free, it’s kind of magical. That’s exactly how I feel every time I cook with wild herbs. Nettles and sorrel are two beautiful, underrated

There are some days when you just want to create something sweet, delicious, and comforting—without spending hours in the kitchen or turning on the oven. That’s exactly how I felt the day I made these

Each year, around the summer solstice, people across the Northern Hemisphere celebrate the longest day and shortest night of the year. Known as Midsummer, Litha in the Pagan Wheel of the Year, or Dew (Rasos)

Depending on where you are in the world, June 21st marks either the longest day or the longest night of the year. Since I live in Europe, we celebrate the Summer Solstice—the shortest night and the longest

Salads don’t have to be boring, and this simple tuna salad with toasted almonds proves it. Sometimes, just one small element—like roasted nuts—can completely change the mood of a meal. Nuts bring in that

This week, as part of the Žaliakalnis (Kaunas' city district, Lithuania) community festivities, I had the chance to visit and photograph a beautiful, heartwarming event – the Žaliakalnis Neighbors'

This past week, I joined a walking tour organized by the local NGO “Let’s Beautify Kaunas” as part of the Žaliakalnis Neighbors’ Day celebration in Kaunas, Lithuania. The tour focused on one of Kaunas'

The recent full moon – the Strawberry Full Moon – felt like a gentle but powerful reminder to slow down, be present, and honour the beauty around and within me. I always mark the new and full moons, as