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Friday, March 22, 2024

Easter Vintage Pop-up Sale









 


On March 22-24th Antique and vintage dealer Liz Groen and The Holy Grail of Vintage (don't you just love that name?) organize an Easter pop-up sale in Scheveningen/The Hague. 

If you're a vintage lover, you cannot miss this event! Liz sells beautiful Easter eggs in every shape and size, as well as glassware, home decor and Easter decorations; Floor and Marije of The Holy Grail of Vintage sell second hand and vintage fashion items. From ball gowns to cocktail dresses, from Aquazzura party shoes to leather clutches, they have it all!

It is their second (big) vintage sale together. The first one, the Christmas edition, was in collaboration with My Lima Lima, another retail company selling preloved clothes. My Lima Lima is a social enterprise (generating funds for good causes) owned by Princess Laurentien of The Netherlands, Countess Eloise van Oranje and Thomas Latcham. This time My Lima Lima is not physically present but there is the opportunity to donate clothes at the pop-up sale. 

I love the fact that it's a combination of vintage fashion and home decor!! Liz, Floor and Marije all have a great eye for detail. That's why you will be able to find incredibile hidden gems in their collections, whether you're looking for an Easter brunch outfit or an addition to your Easter table setting.

The Easter Pop-up Boutique is located in Datheenstraat 57, Scheveningen / The Hague and will be open:
Saturday, March 23rd for 10:00 to 17:00 hours
Sunday, March 24th from 10:00 to 17:00 hours

For more information please visit:
https://www.lizgroen.nl
the_holy_grail_of_vintage
https://www.mylimalima.com 

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