Longing for Spring...

Are you longing for spring as much as I am? The weather is still so cold, windy and cloudy…. I can not wait for the days to grow longer, for the sun to come out and for the flowers to bloom! Until the moment comes, these tulips, scented candles and fruity earrings will give me that spring feeling.

Scented candles by Ortigia Sicilia;
Fruit earrings by Aqua Rose Cartagena;
Lemon cups and saucers by Zara Home;
Tulips by Au Petit Pont.

See more of Aqua Rose Cartagena here:
https://tarasdolcevita.blogspot.com/2018/02/aqua-rose-cartagena.html

Catch of the Day... Diptyque Candle

Finally... the Diptyque holiday collection is here! I couldn't resist buying one of the three limited edition scented candles. (For now) I picked the Pine Tree of Light candle.... doesn't it look gorgeous? And it smells good too.
The new Christmas collection is called Légende du Nord (The Legend of the North) and consists of three refined scents: Exquisite Almond, Amber Balm and Pine Tree of Light. The collection is in stores now... you better hurry, because Diptyque's limited editions usually sell out quickly.

For more information, please visit:
www.diptyqueparis.com

Happy Valentine's Day!

 

Happy Valentine's Day to all of you! I know it's not about the flowers... or the chocolates... or the gifts... or the Champagne... but it doesn't hurt either, now does it?! But most of all, I wish you Love!

Tara

Sjaak Hullekes in The Hague

 

Gentlemen, if you're looking for a new spring-summer suit and you're a fan of traditional crafts... then the place to go to is Sjaak Hullekes' new store in The Hague. The Dutch designer and winner of the 2010 Dutch Fashion Award is specialized in handmade suits.

Whether you're a businessman who wears suits on a daily basis, or you're a groom-to-be and in desperate need of a different kind of wedding suit... Sjaak Hullekes has it all. You can have your shirt or suit made especially for you; after taking your measurements, the shop manager will assist you in choosing the desired fabric, collar, cuffs, buttons, finishings, etc.

To get an idea of the extreme care, craftmanship and attention Sjaak Hullekes and his staff put into this delicate process, check out the website and watch the "bespoke shirts" video.... no explanation needed! (It's just making me a little bit jealous... since Sjaak Hullekes designs for men only...)

Besides beautiful garments, shoes and hats, the store in The Hague also sells lovely scented candles by the famous Parisian pastry house Ladurée. So ladies... this is your chance to bring back home a piece of the intimate atmosphere of the Sjaak Hullekes store!

One of the advantages of the new Sjaak Hullekes shop, is that it's located on the cosy Denneweg, close to Hotel Des Indes, all the foreign embassies, as well as the Dutch government ministries, offering locals as well as foreigners a great new shopping experience.

Sjaak Hullekes The Hague
Denneweg 116
2514 CK The Hague
The Netherlands
Tel.: +31 (0)26 446 336 3
E-mail: denhaag.shop@sjaakhullekes.com

For more information, please visit:
http://sjaakhullekes.com

Holiday Wishlist

This holiday season I fell for everything exotic... bright colours like pink, yellow and blue. Now that's something else than the usual Christmas colours (red, gold and silver), don't you think? With all the (pre)spring collections already in the stores, it won't be hard to find any of these candy coloured items. So Santa, will you make me happy and give me that spring feeling?

ps. Gentlemen... you may think that most of these items are for ladies only, but we all know, when she's happy... you'll be happy too!

Watch by Orefici Watches:
http://www.oreficiwatches.com
Blue tango shoes by Comme il Faut for Lisadore:
https://www.lisadore.com
Bag by H&M:
http://www.hm.com
Blue felt fascinator with feathers by Eudia:
http://www.eudia.nl
Lingerie by H&M:
http://www.hm.com
Pink kaftan by The Muzungu Sisters:
http://muzungusisters.motilo.com
Moët & Chandon Rosé Impérial Champagne:
http://www.moet.com
Elystan Californian Sunset Ring by Robinson Pelham:
http://www.robinsonpelham.com
Shorts by H&M:
http://www.hm.com
Green fascinator by Eudia:
http://www.eudia.nl

Green lotus earrings set with pear shaped peridot and diamonds in yellow gold by Robinson Pelham:

http://www.robinsonpelham.com
"Take me to Saint Barth" candle by Memo Paris:
http://memofragrances.com/en/
Bracelets by Barong barong:
http://www.barongbarong.com
Phillipe Model sneakers at Paul Warmer:
http://www.paulwarmer.com

Photos courtesy of SO PR for Orefici Watches, Lisadore for Comme il Faut, H&M, Eudia, The Muzungu Sisters, Moët & Chandon, Robinson Pelham, Memo Fragrances Paris, Barong Barong and Paul warmer for Philippe Model.

Summer Wishlist

My summer wishlist is totally white! I love all-white summer outfits, because they look so fresh, crisp and clean. The Memo candles and the Ice Impérial Champagne are a perfect match, don't you think?

Scented candles by Memo Paris:
http://mymemo.com/

All clothing and kids flip-flops by H&M:
http://www.hm.com/

Watch by Marc Coblen:
http://www.marccoblen.com

High heels by Via Uno:
http://www.viauno.com/

Ice Impérial Champagne by Moët & Chandon
http://www.moet.com/

Photos courtesy of Memo Paris, H&M, Moët & Chandon, Via Uno and SO PR for Marc Coblen.