Trying to be practical this time, I chose Cinque Teste in Venice mainly for its proximity to the train station. Of course, the celebrated Venetian garden right on the property sealed the deal when I booked a room. Getting to Cinque Teste and getting lost. Supposedly, it would only take ten minutes from the train station to get there, which meant a pleasant walk and no … [Read more...]
My Surprising Obsession- Knitting
How My Obsession with Knitting Started A knitting grandmother is an image often associated with a woman over sixty who has nothing better to do. However, today it is not true anymore. People are tired of disposable things that lack soul, so they crave unique, handmade sweaters more than ever. My love story with knitting started when I was nine years old, when I stole … [Read more...]
Holiday Decoration Ideas You Will Want to Steal
Happy Days in Vienna this Christmas Season This year I was fortunate to spend some time in Vienna right at the opening of the Christmas Market. There were plenty of wonderful crafts and holiday decoration ideas but most of them were very traditional and safe. On the other hand, I was inspired by the charmingly imperfect decorations at Hotel Das Tyrol. I was incredibly … [Read more...]
Freebie for Valentines
Here are adorable freebies for you just to say "I love You! " I was mia (missing in action) for a while doing charitable work here. But for Valentine's Day, I feel like I have to show up to you. Yep! So here goes: This is a link to adorable >>>>> … [Read more...]
Last Minute Valentine’s Gifts. Corny or Cute? You- the Judge
Hey, darling! I did your homework for Valentine's gifts. Yep, that's right. But today I won't bore you with a large post that you won't read. Here are my selections and, honestly, I was drooling over some of them until I spent some money on my own loves. Good thing is that most of them are very inexpensive. Enjoy! P.S. I love you! Valentine's Gifts I love … [Read more...]
