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

Nina Peñuela store, Casco Viejo, Panama

Nina Peñuela is without a doubt the coolest store in Panama! Nina Peñuela has two branches, one in Casco Viejo and one in Panama city (the modern part). I absolutely loved the Casco Viejo store, which opened in december 2019.

Coming across the Nina Peñuela shop in Casco Viejo was like a dream come true… I saw beautiful handmade earrings, jeweled handbags, Wayuu "mochila" bags (which you can even customize), pretty sun dresses, colourful silk blouses, decorated panama hats, adorned mule loafers.... it's just too much to mention!

Frida Kahlo fans will love the store. There are several handbags and earrings inspired by the famous Mexican painter. The overall vibe is colourful and tropical. Quite honestly I didn't know where to look.... I wanted to buy everything. Nina Peñuela is one more reason to visit Panama city!

Nina Peñuela
Plaza Bolivar
Casco Antiguo
Panama
Tel. +507 68500310 

For more information, please visit:
https://en.ninapenuela.com/ 

Cuter than cute Cartagena

I just got back from an amazing trip to one of my favorite holiday destinations... Cartagena de Indias in Colombia. The colonial architecture, the colourful houses (and doors!), the extremely tasteful interiors, the shops, the music, the food, the cocktails, the sunsets…. it's just incredible! Cuter than cute and pure eye candy!!!

Photos taken at Restaurant Candé, Fenix Beach Cartagena and Gelateria Paradiso.
Stay tuned for more!

Want to see more of Cartagena? Please continue here:
https://tarasdolcevita.blogspot.com/2019/06/top-5-shops-in-cartagena-de-indias.html
https://tarasdolcevita.blogspot.com/2018/01/cartagena-de-indias-colombia.html

Happy 2020

Happy New Year everybody!!!
Thank you for your support throughout the year. I wish you all the best in 2020. Cheers, Santé, Cin cin, Proost, Prosit, Salute, Salud!

Champagne by Moët & Chandon.

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas everyone!! I hope you will have a wonderful time.
Cheers from my family to yours!

Photo taken in The Hague, The Netherlands (with my mobile Phone)

La Dolce Vita is... an aperitivo italiano

You guys know I love "La Dolce Vita"! Italians really know how to turn an everyday situation into a party. Especially when it comes to pre-dinner drinks and appetizers... I mean, it doesn't get much better than this! The cherry on the cake is the name.... ""aperitivo".

Want to see more of La Dolce Vita?
Check out one of my previous blogs:
https://tarasdolcevita.blogspot.com/2015/02/la-dolce-vita-is-boat-trip-to-blue.html
https://tarasdolcevita.blogspot.com/2018/08/la-dolce-vita-is-watching-sunset-in.html

Catch of the Day... Earrings from Ischia

My Catch of the Day are these beautiful handmade earrings from Ischia. I love cactuses and cactus figs and they are the epitome of vacation to me! I bought these cactus earrings at a very cute store in Sant'Angelo, on the Italian island of Ischia (in the Gulf of Naples): Villa Margherita Boutique.

Villa Marherita Boutique

Piazza S.Angelo 5 

80070 Sant’Angelo d' Ischia (NA)

Isola d'Ischia

Italy

Tel. +39 335 7255878 or +39 081 999909 

https://www.villamargheritaboutique.com