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Friday, March 1, 2024

Easter is coming!















Easter is coming! It's only one month until Easter. And I must admit... I can't wait! The weather has been so cold and dreary, I long for spring, the sun, fresh flowers and a house filled with Easter decorations. Garden Centre De Bosrand in Wassenaar brings you just that: cheerful Easter decor to lift your mood.

For more information, please continue here:
https://www.bosrand.nl/winkels

Want to see more Easter inspiration? Please check out one of my previous blogs:
https://tarasdolcevita.blogspot.com/2020/03/easter-table-inspiration.html
https://tarasdolcevita.blogspot.com/2023/04/easter-photo-diary.html

Saturday, February 24, 2024

H.O.F. House Of Fashion, The Hague
















On February 24th 2024 one of my favourite fashion stores celebrated its festive reopening: H.O.F. House Of Fashion in The Hague. It's a multi-brand store with colorful clothing, fashion jewelry and accessories, including bags, scarves and shoes, as well as some home decor and fragrances. 

Owner Stephanie van Kats has an eye for the latest fashion trends. (Not surprising since she worked for the chic Hoogewegen-Rouwers store in The Hague for many years, before opening her own business.) H.O.F. Fashion sells big brands like Malìparmi, Sissel Edelbo, Sylvia Toledano, Ortigia Sicilia and Gas Bijoux.

However, you will also be able to find a great deal from unknown fashion brands. For example, today I got blown away by a gold faux leather skirt for only €70. That's the great thing about H.O.F. House of Fashion, they have something suitable for all tastes, ages and budget.

Next time you're in The Hague, pay H.O.F. House of Fashion a visit:
Frederikstraat 20
2514 LK The Hague
The Netherlands
https://www.hoffashion.nl

Wednesday, February 14, 2024

Happy Valentine's Day 2024





Happy Valentine's Day everyone! I hope you will have a wonderful day with the people you love, whether they are your husband, wife, boyfriend, girlfriend, lover, family member or your best friend(s).

In case you are still looking for a last-minute Valentine's Day gift... check out my gift guide:
Valentine's Day Wishlist 2024

Sunday, February 11, 2024

Happy Year of the Dragon!











Happy Year of the Dragon! January 10th marked the start of the Lunar or Chinese New Year. We celebrated with an Asian inspired evening, including Indonesian food and a delicious cake by a Chinese bakery.

I researched how Chinese floral arrangements look like for Lunar New Year. Then I went to my local florist and picked out pink and red flowers. (Of course you have to work with what's available.) I am pretty happy with the final result. What do you think?

To everyone celebrating: Happy Lunar New Year! Gong Xi Fa Cai!

Cake by Bakery Li&U: 
Bakery Li&U

Chinese Christmas cards used as menus by Wah Nam Hong (A special thank you to Arjan):
Wah Nam Hong

Thursday, February 1, 2024

Valentine's Day Wishlist 2024


















In two weeks time it will be Valentine's Day and for all the -single- ladies: Galentine's Day (according to dictionary Merriam Webster "a day for women to celebrate their friendships with their lady friends. It's Valentine's Day with your gals").

Whether you are celebrating with your lover, (girl)friends or just want to spoil yourself... here's my annual Valentine's Day Wishlist, which might just help you find the perfect Valentine's Day gift!

With certain gifts you can't go wrong: Diptyque candles, champagne, chocolate, red roses... but I also added a few fashionable options.

Heart for me handbag by Mercedes Salazar:
Heart For me Handbag – Mercedes Salazar

Deaja vy bread basket set of 2 by Mercedes Salazar:
Deja Vu Bread Basket Set of 2 – Mercedes Salazar


Heartshaped casserole by Le Creuset via De Bijenkorf:
Le Creuset Hart braadpan Ø20 cm • Donkerrood • de Bijenkorf

Red Delicate triangle bralette by Love Stories:
https://lovestoriesintimates.com/en/love-lace-l2371005400.html

The Ritual of Ayurveda large gift set by Rituals via De Bijenkorf:

Lola frilly briefs in rose pink by Love Stories:
https://lovestoriesintimates.com/en/lola-sp2331012525.html


Chocolate bar by Tony's Chocolonely:
Tony's Chocolonely Chocoshop

Men's sneakers by Philippe Model:
Antibes Sneakers: White Shoes Man | Philippe Model Paris

Heart shaped pasta by Barilla:
Barilla love | Barilla


Sequined bag by Zara: