Month: December 2013

In many parts of the world it is already 2014, meanwhile here 2013 is still wrapping up.  While that happens it’s hard to bypass reflecting on what’s been this year for us.  In my case it’s been full of ups and downs, hopes and disappointments, falls and rises luckily with probably more of the latter one.  But we all know that completion and accomplishment are never awarded.  It’s all part of that flurry road that opens up into success and realization.  2013 brought me the beginning of Tyche Jewelry, my jewelry line.  Something that a few years ago was only a foggy wish.  From a “what if” went to a “why not”? and I couldn’t be happier and more hopeful.  May 2014 unwrap in front of us full of opportunities and excitement!  Happy New Year dear readers and friends.

xoxo  J. photo my me

 

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Cartagena via belle vivir blog
If you are like me, and travel for architecture, food, culture and fresh air then Cartagena de Indias is undoubtedly a place you should go.  The main attractions of this city is enclosed within a fortified wall built around the 1530’s to protect the city from pirates who seem to be more than interested in the gold existing in ancients tombs as well as in Cartagena’s strategical trading location.  We were expecting a devastating heat while we were there however the weather was perfectly comfortable.  Sunny everyday but also breezy and very little humidity in particular during the late afternoons when the sun is setting.  Between admiring the colonial architecture and trying out the ceviche we had a very memorable Christmas and I highly recommend it.

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A small postcard from Cartagena de Indias To wish you all a very Merry Christmas.  Here is hopimg for a great time among family and friends.

Photo taken by me.

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Christmas via Instagram postcardbyhannah

Amid the hustle and bustle of preparation for Christmas dinner.  The heat inside the kitchen, the Christmas decoration of the table, the last minute rushing trip to the Super Market.  Thank God there is also the Christmas music, the wine, the conversations and the people we love around us to make up for the stress that every festive anticipation brings.  Oh, the preludes to be merry… One may be tempted to get lazy or exhausted and forget planning what to wear.  For that reason I’ve rounded up a very affordable and cool selection of party dresses for you to beam that night because you deserve it.  Also a good source of inspirations of Christmas in Europe.

Christmas in Europe
christmas in europe

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There is no way that one Christmas will pass by without our traditional Christmas in Europe post.  For the third year in a row this has become a tradition which is in the end what Christmas is all about; Tradition among unity, hope, happiness, and joy.  I hope you are enjoying your preparations and excitement this season brings in the meantime get inspired by these images of an enchanted European Christmas.

European Christmas inspirations

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What to pack to cartagena via belle vivir blog

What To Pack To Cartagena:  My first choice of clothing when traveling to a city like Cartagena de Indias, Colombia’s largest tropical port, would be to embellish myself in only Dries Van Noten and Stella McCartney’s sophisticated prints.  When that may happen, I don’t know!  Until then, I am happy with shopping at Top Shop this summer.  I paid a visit yesterday to do some shopping for our trip to the wall surrounded city next week and I loved the beautiful prints on their understated British styled pieces.  I was even happier when I saw their price tags.  Here are my picks to pack to Cartagena, a city where heat is the norm.  Enjoy!

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