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Raspberry Pavlova
The weekend is approaching and sweet desserts are calling for me, and as the plans are spending the day on the sewing machine finishing the bags that are already cut, evening must be sweeeet! The dessert I found for this weekend is a recipe that I love: Raspberry Pavlova. A pavlova is basically a big meringue that after done is stuffed … Continue reading Raspberry Pavlova
Portugal, a land of idyllic destinations 🌅
One of the top 25 holiday destinations selected by 2016 Travelers' Choice by TripAdvisor, this year, is Portugal. And it's not because I'm Portuguese, but Portugal has the really wonderful landscapes and destinations for touring in this country of long seashores. I leave you here a glimpse of this country: So, if you're thinking about your … Continue reading Portugal, a land of idyllic destinations 🌅
New bags are coming 👜
On my first day of bathing season this year (read all about it here) I took my notebook to the beach and drawn several sketches of bags ... I was very inspired. It was such an amazing day! When I returned home I set to work and began to cut one of the bag models I … Continue reading New bags are coming 👜
Bruschettas for dinner!
I love to cook on Saturday nights, and one of the meals I make quite often are the famous Bruschettas! Bruschettas are an Italian antipasto made with grilled bread rubbed with garlic, and topped with olive oil and salt. For the topping you can make it with cheese, tomato, you can also make it with mushrooms … Continue reading Bruschettas for dinner!
Bathing season opened!
Today I'm going to tell you about a beach near me: Supertubos beach, located in Peniche (Portugal). This is a beach where I go quite often in the Summer and this beach has officially opened my 2016 bathing season! If the name sounds familiar, you may have heard about it in the world surfing circuit (WSL), … Continue reading Bathing season opened!
Boho lifestyle!
The boho style is very trending, it can be worn has a complete look or just in some details, and many of us have pieces of this style in our wardrobe. The boho style is the perfect combination of several styles, such as romantic, folk and hippie with some ethnic and even vintage details! Boho style is … Continue reading Boho lifestyle!
A dessert for the weekend… Chocolate pie!
As the weekend approaches and the plans here are finishing the orders and the new handmade items I have in my hands, so I can list them in my online shop (NOTON by Raquel - for those who haven't heard of it go check it out, you won't regret it!) I'm starting to look for some … Continue reading A dessert for the weekend… Chocolate pie!
Evening Clutch
Last but not least, the Evening Clutch is the purse that will always look stunning everytime you go to an event that requires a formal outfit. When buying one, try to choose it according with different types of colors and outfits (black is always a good choice!) This is the #15, and the last, of the 15 wardrobe … Continue reading Evening Clutch
No Bake Cheesecake
Sometimes I crave for something sweet and this time I kept thinking about a cheesecake but I didn't want to bake an entire cheesecake, so I start googling to see if I could find an easy, fast and smallest recipe of this delight. What I found at The Home Journalist blog was so very yummy … Continue reading No Bake Cheesecake