Happy International Women's Day

Happy International Women's Day! In Italy this Day is celebrated by giving women mimosa. Since I lived in Italy, it's one of my favourite traditions. Although flowers can't take away all the problems women are (still) facing around the world... it’s a nice gesture.

This year my heart goes out especially to the women and girls in Afghanistan... where they have literally no rights left... 

In these difficult times let's try to be nice to one another and support the women in your life.

For more articles about International Women's Day,  please continue here: 

Happy International Women'S Day 2020

Buona festa della Donna

Kingsday 2025

 

Happy Birthday King Willem-Alexander! Today we celebrate the King's birthday in The Netherlands. I wish you all a wonderful day, with lots of sun and "tompouces" (a Dutch version of Mille-feuilles).

Shown here:
Avalanche roses by florist Au Petit Pont
Orange pastries by Jarreau Patisserie
Orange chocolate by Jarreau Patisserie
Aperol Spritz in Lisbon, Portugal

Happy Valentine's Day 2025

 

Yes... it's the 14th of February again... Happy Valentine's Day everyone! I wish you all a wonderful day and hope that you will be surrounded by your loved ones, whether that means a spouse, partner, boyfriend, girlfriend, family or friends. 

Heart shaped alfajores cookies by Mais Bakery
(€25 for 7 Valentine's Day alfajores)
https://themaisbakery.com

Embroidered napkins by TAF ricami e Tovagliati srl
https://www.tafricami.com

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

Happy Valentine's Day 2023

Happy Valentine's Day! I hope you are all feeling loved today, either by your boyfriend, girlfriend, husband, wife, friend, lover or family!! And to those who will be celebrating: make it a day and night to remember! 

The embroidered napkins are made by TAF Firenze.
The mini mochila bag I am wearing is by Cano Jewelry.
The bag with the heart in the middle is by Mercedes Salazar.

My Favourite Fall Photos

Fall, it's not my favourite season I have to admit... but once I let go of the end-of-summer depression and -just as important- it's not raining all the time, then I can actually love fall.
The trees changing colors, falling leaves, taking long walks through the woods, hunting for the perfect pumpkin at the pumkin patch, afternoons spent by the fire, eating all kinds of homemade soup... it's not so bad after all!

Here are some of my favourite fall photo's that I took over the years.
Photo 1: Mauritshuis Museum in The Hague
Photo 4: Duivenvoorde Castle in Voorschoten
Photo 7: Hotel des Indes in The Hague
Photo 8: Escher Museum in The Hague
Photo 10: Avalanche roses
Photo 11 & 12: Tara's Coffee Table (check my Instagram for more)

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

Longing for Spring...

February has just started, but I'm already longing for spring! Fresh flowers, new colours, new fashion collections, new ideas.... if only the weather would get a little a better... that would help a lot!

Britisch Vogue
Coffee cups by Solimene
Sweets by Hema
Glitter evening bag by Patrizia Pepe
"Tompouce" tulips by Au Petit pont

For more spring inspiration, please continue here:
https://tarasdolcevita.blogspot.com/2017/04/keukenhof.html
https://tarasdolcevita.blogspot.com/2013/03/spring-is-almost-here.html
https://tarasdolcevita.blogspot.com/2018/03/easter-is-coming.html

Valentine's Day 2018

Happy Valentine's Day!! I hope you will have a wonderful day, filled with love. Whether you're celebrating with your boyfriend/ girlfriend/ lover, or with your family and friends.