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Alix Rassel

Once upon a time there was a sad, grey, capitalist girl called Alix who worked in the boring corporate rat race. Then one night, as if by magic, Princess Consuela Banana Hammock appeared to Alix in a dream and told her to ,"EMBRACE THE MADNESS!" Now Alix is a Joyful Vegan, Yogini, Buddhist who loves the Environment and spends her time Saving Animals. She also has a penchant for dressing up and an Obsession with Unicorns! - TRUE STORY..... (Well sort of:)
Conscious Foodie

Bright Luxembourg: A movement for more cruelty-free food choices!

By On February 23, 2015

  As a Vegan/Vegetarian have you have ever had a ‘nightmare’ experience when dining at a restaurant? I am sure I would receive a resounding cry of “YES” to that question as,… Read More

Mindful Life

Bright Luxembourg: “Bathroom Cook”, the 2nd series of workshops by Orla!

By On February 15, 2015

  Prior to last Thursday evening, I had never really thought about trying to make my own cosmetics. I always had this notion that it would be super complicated; require tons of… Read More

DIY Lust

Kind Living: Feeding the birds

By On February 3, 2015

The recent bout of unfavourable weather has left me somewhat hesitant to embrace my usual ‘outdoorsy’ self! Whilst normally, I would be out for a brisk hike or a ride on my… Read More

Mindful Life

Inspired Travel: North Berwick

By On January 10, 2015

I am originally from a wee town 30 km to the east of Edinburgh, Scotland called North Berwick where, at least for me, nothing ever seems to change much in the 13… Read More

Breathe Green

Sustainable Celebration: Dreaming of a green Christmas

By On December 9, 2014

No matter how “Eco-Friendly” most of us are during the rest of the year, when the holiday period comes around, all our good intentions are thrown out the window and into the… Read More

Conscious Foodie

Thug Kitchen – “Eat like you give a F@*K!”

By On November 6, 2014

It’s fair to say that I own a shit load of Vegan cookbooks. Pretty much everything from Baking for Vegans to The Raw Vegan’s bible! Out of the plethora of cookbooks I… Read More

Mindful Life

Yogic Muse: Balancing Yoga

By On October 30, 2014

The ambiguity of this title, might lead some to believe that I am going to ruminate over the benefits of ‘Tree pose’ or how ‘Crow pose’ assists with indigestion and lower back… Read More

Breathe Green

Bright Luxembourg: An Apple on a Sunday

By On October 17, 2014

Last Sunday afternoon was one of those early autumnal days when you can’t help but want to embrace the start of the changing seasons. It’s true, I will miss my shorts and… Read More

Mindful Life

Bright Luxembourg: Lëtz go Local

By On October 8, 2014

     Going local does not mean walling off the outside world. It means nurturing locally owned businesses which use local resources sustainably, employ workers at decent wages and serve primarily local customers.… Read More

Mindful Life

Plant Based Politics: Beware the Vegan Police!

By On September 25, 2014

Do you remember the scene in ‘Scott Pilgrim Vs the World‘ when Todd is arrested by the Vegan police for…..Violation code number 827 imbibement of half and half? I use to chuckle… Read More