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

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)

Happy Valentine's Day 2021

Happy Valentine's Day everyone!!!
I wish you all a wonderful day with your loved ones.

Champagne by Moët & Chandon

Heart macarons by DS Patisserie

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