Tara's Dolce Vita

Thursday, December 23, 2010

Cocktail rings....to match your dress

Cocktails by Dendy: http://www.restaurantdendy.nl/

(Thank you Tania!)

Golden ring: H&M http://www.hm.com/

Pink ring: Accesorize http://www.accessorize.com/

Blue ring: Kenneth Jay Lane (vintage)

http://www.net-a-porter.com/Shop/Designers/Kenneth_Jay_Lane/All

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Christmas shopping in Amsterdam

5 e Cinque, Florence, Italy

Now here's a true gem among the zillions of tourist traps that can be found in Florence. (Don't get me wrong, I love Florence and there are many good restaurants.... but there's also some really bad stuff out there).

5 e Cinque offers organic and bio-dynamic food, in low profile surroundings. Funny enough... the place is frequented by a not so low profile clientele! While I was having lunch there, I spotted lots of local businessmen and 'ladies who lunch'. However don't expect fancy tableware... this is pure rural cuisine, served on paper plates (placed in small baskets). Not that it matters.... the food doesn't require expensive plates.

The menu of 5 e Cinque consists of homemade sandwiches, salads, soups, quiches, torte di ceci (chickpea bread) etc. It all looked and smelled so good, I could barely choose! Luckily owner Silvio helped me out. He and his wife Mariolina and waitress Meri are very kind and and manage to create a cosy atmosphere.

Stop by next time you're around!

Ristorante 5 e Cinque

Piazza della passera 1

Florence, Oltrarno area

Italy

Tel +39 055 2741583

Email: info@5ecinque.it

Saturday, December 18, 2010

December covers.... Lady in Red

Here are some of my favourite December Covers....all with a Lady in Red! Oh well... almost all... except one: Sir Elton John.
Makes you wanna go out and buy a sexy red dress for the holidays, doesn't it?