Cheerio to the new Yeario!

Happy New Year!! 

The first weekend of the year.... Amsterdam has been very busy, there is a joyful atmosphere in the city. Waking up to a sunny morning is bliss! Even if it gets cold at night, celebrate the weekend with a drink and a snuggle. 

My boyfriend can play with his new toys (the copper cocktail shaker and jigger, from Crate&Barrel) while we create our new favorite drink; Gin & Tonic.

1. One shot of HENDRICK'S Gin
2. Few slices of cucumber
3. Topped off with Fever-Tree Tonic Water

Et Voila, Cheers & Happy New Year!

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Metallics, Sequins and Velvet; 'Tis the Season

Hope everybody had a wonderful Christmas! We stayed inside most of the days, however we did go for a stroll, I wore metallic pants a sequined shirt (more casual than anything) and red velvet slippers. 'Tis the season for sparkles and glamour! 

Pants; H&M (N/A, similar "here"), Necklace; Accessorize (similar "here"), Shirt; Meam by Ricardo Preto , Bag; Marc Jacobs

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Last minute DIY; Hostest Gift / Center Piece

We are approaching the last week of the year, it is super busy; work, shopping, holiday parties. Did you forget to get your host a gift or a center piece for your cocktail party??

Here is an easy and fast last minute holiday DIY!

Both candles and cinnamon should be available at your local supermarket.

 What you need;
- Plain candles
- Cinnamon sticks
- Festive ribbon
- Elastic band or glue

1.  Slip the cinnamon sticks between the candle and the elastic band or individually glue the sticks on.

2. For finishing touch tie a ribbon and or bow around the candle with the cinnamon sticks.

 Et Voila! Ready to set the mood right

~Happy Holidays~

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DIY Xmas Gift; Chocolate Covered Spoons

I have seen these types of spoons before, a chunk of chocolate to stir in hot milk to create hot cocoa. Now I wanted to make them myself, in a smaller fancier version that makes your tastebuds tingle.

The one on the left is Dark Chili and the one on the left is White Vanilla-bean.

What you need;
-Plain blocks of chocolate (dark & white)
-Wooden Spoons
-Chili (from a grinder)
-Fresh vanilla bean

1. Break both chocolates and put in two bowls, add bit of chili flakes into one and the scraped vanilla bean into the other.

2. Bring a pot of water to boil and place the bowl in the pot*, stir occasionally till the chocolate is melted evenly.

*(this method is called "au bain-marie")

3. Scoop the spoons in the chocolate and place on a lined baking sheet 

leave them to cool down and refrigerate for a bit till chocolate is completely hard.

4. Package them in a plastic baggie and label them with custom-made labels.

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Long Weekend Gone - Packing Tips

I'm packing for a short get away as we speak. Tomorrow early in the morning I leave for Lisboa, Portugal. I have never been so I'm super excited to see what this city has to offer. 

As I continue packing I leave you with some packing tips if you happen to make a city trip with all these long weekends coming up! 

tchau, veja-o dentro de alguns dias

(Bye! see you in a few days!)

Images via  Net-a-porter

Happy Valentine's Day

Sending you some love today! Happy V-day! My desktop is filled with imaged that inspire me somehow. Today I just wanted to share a few cutsie ones :) Hope everybody has a splendid day with a special someone! 

XO

Vday DIY ideas

I'm not the kind of person that is crazy about valentine's day, but when I see all the creative gift ideas on every website possible, I sort of get intrigued. Below are some easy and fun ideas to DIY for your valentine. Hope you like! XO

For your mom - Get a bar of chocolate and rewrap it with decorative paper, a sweet, personalized message and a ornament/keepsake.

 For a friend - Put together a crafts starter kit. You can add anything really. For some one who would like to start making bracelets, get nice beads, chain, pliers etc. other kit ideas; for someone that starts scrapbooking, card making or sewing.

For your lover - Put together a movie night box. Start with a DVD of choice of course, Add sparkle to drink, and interactive dessert like sticks and marshmallows (to hold over a candle) or a mini chocolate fondue set. 

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DIY; Last minute - New Years Outfit

The year is almost over and done, so I leave you with a last minute DIY, that serves as a nice budget friendly new years outfit. I'm going crazy for fringe at the moment. I got this glittery black and silver fringe at the fabric store, anything else you need is a simple stretchy black (or any color you like) cotton skirt (try "this" one). 

You could go for either 1 layer or 2 (or more) for a fuller effect. Just keep in mind that the fringe band won't stretch with and needs to fit around your hips.

 It's awesome to dance in!! 

Hope everybody has a great NYE! and I wish you all a wonderful, fashionable upcoming year! 

XO

Outfit Post; Family visit

 Outfit post from last week. I chose for a flowy top and skinnies (to know when you should stop eating) and a flowy cardigan (that I could wrap around if it got chilly). I went to visit my family for "pre-Christmas" quality time. First to my one aunt for lunch and after to my uncle, aunt and kids for dinner. We got spoiled with food and had a good time. Hope everybody had a wonderful Chrismas weekend.

 Top; Asos, Cardigan; H&M (old), Necklace; J. Crew, Flats; Urban Outfitters Nail polish; Black- Essie, Glitters- Essence 

Happy Holidays

Christmas Bouquet

No Christmas tree for us this year, just a big bouquet of winter greens (and reds). Just one more night before x-mas morning! Happy Noche Buena! XO