I opt for neighborhood stores, I still buy household items
from the stores located in my area, I know the staff
and we have a little conversation each time I visit them,
I may get better service in the best case, gratis!
I love this atmosphere of intimacy even if I have to
make all possible maneuvers to park my car otherwise
I have to come back on foot, bringing all kind of
bags , with my mood frazzled!
This is the
time where you think about wide shopping malls,
endless parking areas and a
whole day spent there, including
a gourmet lunch and a movie to finish off… My
favorite
shopping centers inAthens
are three, two in the city and
the other is this great outlet I’m showing you today.
Mac Arthur Glen is located near the El.Venizelos
airport. Farmland, mostly vineyards and olive groves,
lie around. The buildings respect the neo-classic Greek
architecture and form a village where there is everything
you want in clothing mostly. All big brands, a huge range
of products at discount prices, reduced by up to 70%!
Graffiti creators show their art live,carousel
shopping centers in
the other is this great outlet I’m showing you today.
Mac Arthur Glen is located near the El.Venizelos
airport. Farmland, mostly vineyards and olive groves,
lie around. The buildings respect the neo-classic Greek
architecture and form a village where there is everything
you want in clothing mostly. All big brands, a huge range
of products at discount prices, reduced by up to 70%!
Graffiti creators show their art live,carousel
and amusement parks, beautiful water chutes and
open air bistros complete a day fulfilled with beauty
and shopping therapy.I share with you my last visit
to this beautiful outlet.
Don't think it's an advertisement, nowhere close!
and shopping therapy.I share with you my last visit
to this beautiful outlet.
Don't think it's an advertisement, nowhere close!
It’s raining cats and dogs at the moment, those who know me,
understand my joy, cozy time… I’m leaving you, a romantic,
candle light dinner in a new restaurant is waiting for me.
Have a wonderful Sunday and happy new week!
O
For women like us a shopping mall feels like a little paradise, it's very good for us to be there ;-). We are just coming home now from shopping, but this time we bought winter clothes for my husband. But don't worry about me...I will visit the shopping centre soon ;-).
ReplyDeleteHave a good weekend, dear Olympia and thank you so much for your lovely comments!
Hugs, Ingrid
Ολυμπία μου , η χαρά της γυναίκας !!! Αν και τα μεγάλα πολυκαταστήματα με κουράζουν , τελικά είναι πρακτικό που τα βρίσκεις όλα και δεν τρέχεις στο κέντρο της πόλης ...Το καλύτερο είναι το καφεδάκι η τσιμπήσεις κάτι και γύρω -γύρω οι σακκούλες με τα ψώνια !!! Καλοφόρετα και πάντα να είσαι καλά με όμορφες στιγμές !
ReplyDeleteEcht lekker winkelen is echt iets voor ons vrouwen!
ReplyDeleteIk heb niet alles helemaal kunnen volgen, want er is geen vertaler.
Maar ik wens je wel een heerlijke avond!
En ik heb genoten van je foto's!
Liefs, Gerry
Lovely sunny, funny and colourful photos of your shopping areas, I´m not a fun shopper, but sometimes I need to and then I love buying new clothes and other things needed.
ReplyDeleteDearest Olympia,
ReplyDeleteYou are blessed for having access nearby to such a fabulous Outlet. Even the architecture makes for happy strolling there and some lovely restaurants add to the joy.
We do have lovely blue sky weather with 26°C today and Monday even 31°C. Happy fall with summer weather; that is the bonus in the south for spring and fall!
Hugs,
Mariette
Oh, shopping a sunny day is fantastic! Here it´s dark and dull..soon the snow will come and it´s a long time to springtime!
ReplyDeleteWarm hug,
Titti
Στά μέρη μας βρέθηκες Ολυμπία μου,στά Σπάτα!Αγαπημένο σημείο γιά ψώνια,καφέ αλλά καί γιά φαγητό!
ReplyDeleteΣίγουρα απόλαυσες τά ψώνια σου!Οσο γιά τό μπλόγκ,http://decdimisaussi.blogspot.gr/,είναι τό ίδιο εδώ καί δύο χρόνια!
Μπερδεύτηκες μέ τό άλλο τό φωτογραφικό,πού δέν κάνω αναρτήσεις πιά!Καλό Σ/Κ!!Καλορίζικη η νέα μηχανή!
Lieve Olympia,
ReplyDeleteWat een prachtige post, met oogverblindende foto's.
Een grote rijkdom om is zo'n prachtige omgeving te
kunnen wonen. En fantastisch om zo'n gigantische
Outlet te bezoeken daar weten wij vrouwen wel raad mee.
Ik hoop dat je geniet van het romantische etentje,
maar dat zal zeker zo zijn.
Wens je een fijne zondag toe,
Liefs,
Josephine
Of course you have to shop in your own neigbourhood, especially if the shops are THAT pretty!
ReplyDeleteThe balloons picture is great.
Have a nice weekend, Olympia!
Enjoy(
Lieve Olympia,
ReplyDeleteHeerlijk zo'n dagje shoppen in mooie omgeving,ik hoop dat je goed geslaagd bent en leuke aankopen gedaan hebt.
Je mooie foto's geven goed weer hoe fantastisch het daar is.
Nog even een antwoord op je vraag of de oude schaal van Kreta komt,nee kocht hem jaren geleden met nog ander landelijk aardewerk in Duitsland op Trödelmarkt het waren stuk voor stuk koopjes en een mooie aanvulling op de plank tussen andere aardewerk verzamel stukken uit vele landen.
Echfaristo Poli voor je altijd aardige reacties☺☺
Fijne zondag en lieve groet,
Ger
Unas imágenes preciosas Olympia, me han encantado, gracias por enseñarnoslas.
ReplyDeleteBesitos.
What a pleasure to follow you on a shopping tour without the hazzle :-)) Great photos and some great stuff ....those iron chairs..! Have a nice evening.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colourful photos and a wonderful shopping trip, Olympia! So many lovely things to see.....I hope you had a wonderful evening too!
ReplyDeleteWishing you a happy week ahead.
Helen xox
I fully agree with you. Total satisfaction, in another word I can say "happiness", is not based on cost performance. It's very comfortable and pleasant to make a purchase from those whom you know well in the "community".
ReplyDeleteA beautiful place and what a blue sky!!
ReplyDeleteTinka
I hope you have many more days of happy shopping!
ReplyDeleteHave a good week!
Ingrid xx
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ReplyDeleteOh I love this! What a wonderful tip. . .this is a keeper for me! Have a lovely week. Jackie xx
ReplyDeleteDear Olympia,
ReplyDeleteA day of shopping is indeed therapy, and especially if it is close by, beautiful, and good prices! This is a lovely place to spend the day - so many pretty shops, beautiful flowers, and interesting places to sit! I love the crocheted granny square poof and the stack of luggage! If you can also have a lovely meal, that makes it perfect! I hope that you found some sweet treasures. <3
a hug xo
Karen
Shopping for colour, in clothes, flowers, furniture, and food, one can 'buy' the best in bright and beautiful goods!
ReplyDeleteLovely pics! Thanks for sharing your spree!
Poppy
Chère Olympia!
ReplyDeleteTu as bien raison acheter chez toi ...
C' est très beau et personnel et nécessaire je trouve!
J'espère le temps est mieux chez toi.
Passe une bonne semaine!!!
Je t' embrasse!
Hi Olympia, wow great shopping experience ....I love the small intimate shops ...where I can take my time and don't feel overwhelmed ! hope you enjoyed your romantic meal....Gail x
ReplyDeleteThis is a charming atmosphere for shopping, Olympia. Shopping is so calming for me, and it was fun to come along with you. I like the carousel and the crocheted ball. And the picture of the suitcases is wonderful. I love graffiti, if it is used for good. I just love your pictures, Olympia. I wish I knew what setting you used, as they are always so soft and pretty.
ReplyDeletelove,
~Sheri
Dear Sheri, don't think I'm an expert, these photos have been taken with my iPad but the soft light and the good weather helped enough. When I will use my new Nikon, I let my blogfriends know.
DeleteLovely!!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos, my dear - it seems like you live very close to a "shopping-paradise"...
ReplyDeleteOh and the blue sky, I love it!
Hope you had a great candellight-dinner!!!
Warm hugs from Austria,
Traude