Posted by La Dolce Diva on Jan 30, 2012 | 1 comment
In my past life I traveled to some very exclusive and glamorous locations to shop.. Yes, you read it correctly. Shop. Some one has to do it.
On one of my many surfing trips trough the internet I ran across a picture of a hotel room in Cap D’Antibes in the South of France. I used to go through Juan les Pins on the way to St. Tropez which isn’t far from Cap D’Antibes (Yes– this is a true story). I’m telling you this to not brag, just as a point of reference.
Anyhoo…I stayed in some very nice hotels. And, although I didn’t stay in this one, I felt compelled to share with you a photo of a room in Hotel Belles Rives.

I love the pattern mixing and airy feel. The nod to a very formal past and period décor with a fresh playful feel of the au currant.
It just makes me happy.
I stay in a lot of hotels now that are “spa” like with a minimalist feel. I like this too..but I fear that I’ve grown used to it as the norm. I long for my Euro days when hotel rooms like this were the norm. It’s not money, it’s taste.
Decorating a room like this would make me feel more like I was at home — just a better version.
Okay– the view of the French Riviera might cost a bit more…C’est la vie.
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Posted by La Dolce Diva on May 8, 2011 | 1 comment
I never even gave a thought to what fragrance Kate would be wearing on her wedding day. Now that it’s been announced..I found it a sweet glimpse into her real personality. Maybe she gave it a lot of thought — or maybe none at all. Maybe she wears it all the time and it’s her signature scent.

As I’ve said before, I find the art of fragrance and perfume fascinating. When I find out a scent that someone I admire or find interesting wears — I usually remember and try it out the next time a saunter past a perfume counter. Fleurissimo by Creed seems to be a favorite of the nobility and of Madonna too. I’ve tried it a few times and didn’t get the charm…but I try it every time just the same…
A few favorites of the Royals are: Princess Diana-Lady Diana: Hermes 24 Faubourg, Princess Grace of Monaco– Fleurissimo by Creed and Queen Elizabeth– Fleurissimo by Creed and Joy by Jean Patou.
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Posted by La Dolce Diva on May 7, 2011 | 3 comments
As I do not have any rug rats of my own, I’m always touched, surprised and happy when my family sends me a “Mother’s Day” card in celebration of my furry kids.
I laughed out loud at the card I received this year from my sister Laurie wishing me a Happy Kitty Momma Day.
Enjoy Mother’s Day..whether your kids are furry or human…hopefully they are not both.
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Posted by La Dolce Diva on May 1, 2011 | 0 comments

I thought you’d like to know that we’ve enhanced our product and website with new packaging and photography…I hope you love it!
In the mean time…Indulge in the at-home Spa Experience without the minimalism! You deserve it, Sweet Diva!
Delicious and decadent, our bath and body collection will drench your skin with the finest ingredients while intoxicating your senses with our delicious Italian inspired fragrances.
We are famous for our fabulous girly gifts. The best part is they come with an empowering message for girls and women alike…Be true to yourself and your Diva Sisters!
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Posted by La Dolce Diva on Apr 20, 2011 | 0 comments
Having lived and worked in New York, in the Garment industry, I came across a few Jewish people in my time. The slang or Yiddish words that were used in everyday conversation are still with me today. I love them. They’re so onomonopia (look it up.) I thought you would enjoy a little cultural diversification in the Garmento World. The word “Garmento” is not a yiddish word, but really, would you have clicked on “Yiddish Glossary?”
Obviously these are words that can be used outside the garment world– but they seem so much more at home in the rag trade.
By the way, Garmento, is defined as anyone active in the garment industry…there are different levels of description which you can surmise from the tone and context in which it is used — but that’s another post.
Bupkis: Nothing. ”All that work, all I get is bupkis.”
Chutzpah: Nerve. “It took a lot of chutzpah to stand up to the boss.”
Farschimmelt: Slang for confused or overwhelmed. “I can’t decide, I’m all farschimmelt.”
Farklempt: Too emotional to talk. “I’m too farklempt, talk amongst yourselves.” Also known as Varklempt.
Kibbetizer: Interfering person or sometimes just shmoozer. “No, you we weren’t interrupting, we were just kibbetizing.”
K’vetch: whine or complain. “Stop your kvetching already!”
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Posted by La Dolce Diva on Apr 15, 2011 | 0 comments
I had to cut these beautiful snowballs from my garden before the rain comes this evening and pounds all their
lovely, velvety — soft petals to the ground.
Mother Nature is harsh.
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