Miss Taste and Wine - South Tyrol

I am sure you all like nordic atmospheres, with a country-chic touch! So let's share this inspiring DIY for a Christmas table, created by the Italian bloggers La Weddy and Damigella Chicca, and the video tutorial. But as you already know, I'm in love with my homeland... Therefore, I suggest some variations to the girls' idea, in order to make a glamouros and cosy Christmas mise-en-place in perfect South Tyrolean style! - Choose an alpine winter bouquet as centrepiece - Use tr

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Sorry for beeing late today... I was dating yesterday night... Star Wars! Italy hosting the world premiere of Episode VII- The Force awakens, I couldn't miss it. I will not spoil anything, don't worry about that, just a few impressions on my experience: - I still feel like a child while watching to main titles and listening to John Williams' theme, don't you? - I'm still in love with Han Solo, I am sure you understand... - in my opinion, by far, the movie doesn't let down exp

Christmas is doing a little something extra for someone. Charles M. Schulz (1922 –2000) American cartoonist #quote #Christmas

I already tackled the Christmas decorations and cards issue in past articles (see here and here). Now what about gifts wrapping? I know, is definitely cushy to buy ready decorated wrapping paper and ribbons. But I think a pinch of customization gives personality and glam to every present, especially in those hard times, when you can't afford to buy luxurious items or deluxe editions. Just roll up your sleeves, score some basic materials and use imagination... I will help you

A winter without snow... so sad this year! Our typical and worldwide known winter landscape is today a beautiful memory, and a wish for all Christmas and mountain lovers. Let's recall some stunning images and evoke (in a very profane way :-)) the white immaculate blanket that usually covers our majestic peaks and our alpine panoramas. Keeping my fingers crossed and wishing it will be snowing soon, perhaps on Christmas Eve! Don't you? #Christmas #inspiration #wish #emotion

These days are resounding with traditional Christmas songs and joyful carrols, but also with uncertainty, conflict and fear. I would like to revive "Happy Xmas", by John Lennon and Yoko Ono, 1971, an evergreen that I still feel so topical and related to the present. "And so this is Xmas For weak and for strong For rich and the poor ones The world is so wrong And so happy Xmas For black and for white For yellow and red ones Let's stop all the fight" Here the beautiful a

I love crafting greetings cards by myself: this time, I have to say I found so much inspiration in the web! I will simply need cardboard, trimmings, pencils and a cutter. And imagination of course! These examples are so creative, easy and incredibly cute, that I will have the opportunity to realize tailor made cards to complete my presents for family and friends... To surprise mum and grandma - Right time for making use of the million rainbow buttons I store in my sewing bask

December 4th is the day of commemoration of Saint Barbara. Nevertheless, in rural and popular tradition, this is the day when women cut fruit tree branches and arrange them in a flower vase in their homes until Christmas. This habit, however, hides a surprise: thanks to the warmth of the house, these sprouts should bloom right during the Holy Celebrations, bringing joy and happiness, and heralding a good harvest for the new year. Did you know? In some regions, an oracle cus

When Advent starts, I love having around in my home a few lovely Christmas decorations. As I usually prefer natural, aromatic or handcrafted ones, then why not craft them myself with easy-to-find and everyday materials? Going back to my roots: my mum realizes every year since ages Orange & Clove Pomanders (sometimes adding cinnamon sticks or star anis). She places one in every bedroom and hangs around in the living room, so that the entire house will scent of spices. The atmo