I’m happy to introduce to you a new, contributing writer to Viva la Dolce – my niece, Stephanie! She is an aspiring journalist, and while young, has already been published in a local magazine in the Greater Toronto Area. Now you can look forward to her work here on the blog! The love of writing […]
This week’s Music Monday spotlights 31-year-old Italian rapper, Shade, with his hit song, “Irraggiungibile.” The song, which also features Amici16 finalist, Federica Carta, is a fast-paced pop song, which deals with the painful heartache of loving someone who is unattainable. The song’s album cover, video and storyline are recognized for parodying the Oscar-winning film, “La […]
The topic for this month’s Dolce Vita Boggers link up is, “A perfect day in Italy.” While it is hard to narrow down all my Italian favourites to one day, I will try my best! As always, thanks to Italian at Heart, Mamma Prada and Questa Dolce Vita for organizing this writing group! * * * * * I […]
Spring has sprung and it’s time to celebrate the season of warmer weather! Although you may get caught in some rain puddles, April is a great month to start heading outdoors and enjoying some great activities! It’s also the perfect time to refresh your home after the long winter! Read on below for some fun […]
This week’s Music Monday track is a fun, upbeat tempo song, with some interesting, food-for-thought lyrics. The song, “Una Vita in Vacanza,” by Lo Stato Sociale, was this year’s 2nd place winner at Italy’s famous Sanremo Festival. This is not surprising, as it’s a catchy song, with a “who cares, let’s enjoy life” kind […]
I recently had the pleasure of sitting down and chatting with The GG Sisters, otherwise known as Laura and Josie. These two women not only founded The GG Sisters brand, but are also the creators of Glama Gals – a tween spa for girls, with various locations across Ontario. Oh, and did I mention they […]
Another week has begun! With the official start of Spring just days away, I was reminded of this beautiful tune by Elisa, entitled, “Una poesia anche per te.” This beautiful ballad speaks of new beginnings, and the video that accompanies it hints at the fresh start of spring with it’s flower backgrounds, and yellowish-green grass. You […]
1. Top Fashion for Spring 2018: Check out the biggest trends from designer runways for Spring 2018! 2. Spring Decor Ideas: Tired of winter? Me too. Spruce up your home for the upcoming season with these great ideas! 3. Sunday Brunch: Break out the eggs, bacon and… ricotta? Check out this unique twist on the classic omelet! 4. […]
Hello everyone! It’s March Break week here in Toronto! There is lots to see and do, and of course it’s always better to have some music to go along with your fun! For this week’s Music Monday, Viva la Dolce is happy to feature, Tiziano Ferro (a longtime favourite artist!). The song featured is, “‘Solo’ è solo […]
March is here and we are getting closer to warmer weather! As preparations for the Spring season being, so does the desire for revitalization in our lives. This month’s list is full of ideas to help refresh and rejuvenate our spirits! Happy Planning! 🙂 * * * * * 1. Clean out your […]
This week’s music Monday is dedicated to Laura Pausini’s latest single, “Non è detto.” This song speaks of a broken relationship. While there is a lot of hurt and confusion resulting from the break-up, the lyrics also explain the respect and care that can remain in such circumstances. This single, which quickly rose to #1 […]
As February comes to end, VLD finishes off the love-themed Music Monday tracks with a popular female vocalist, Arisa, and her song, “Meraviglioso Amore Mio.” Arisa’s delicate vocals lend to the beauty of the lyrics in this song. As she sings of her “marvellous” love, and all the wonderful things it has given her, you […]
This past week, I had the pleasure of attending a lecture on Cultural Fluency, by University of Toronto’s award winning faculty member and Assistant Professor, Nouman Ashraf. Ashraf teaches in a variety of areas within the Rotman School of Management, with a specialized focus on organizational design and leadership strategies in the areas of diversity […]
This weekend is Family Day Weekend here in Toronto, and there is much to see and do in the city! For those of you looking for a little cultural flair, specifically Italian culture, check out my top five picks below! * * * * * 1. Giro d’Italia ~ Indulge in savory and sweet dishes customized from various regions […]
Hello Viva la Dolce readers! As a way to thank you for your awesome support, I have teamed up with a great group of bloggers to offer you a great giveaway! The prize? An iPhone 8 (64GB)!!! The phone will be open to any carrier for setup and you can choose which colour you prefer! Contest […]
Continuing on with the Valentine’s Day theme for this month, this Music Monday VLD is featuring Adriano Celentano’s classic love song entitled, “L’emozione Non Ha Voce” (“Emotion Has No Voice”). This song was released in 1999, on the album, “Io Non So Parlar D’Amore” (“I Don’t Know How to Speak of Love”). The success of […]
When I saw the topic for this month’s Dolce Vita Bloggers Monthly Link-Up, I was excited to write about a topic so dear to my heart. Read below, my love letter to my “Valentine,” Italy: * * * * * Dear Italy, Where do I begin… I was first introduced to you […]
Seeing as it is the month of love, each Monday Viva la Dolce will be featuring a romantic Italian song. To kick off the month, VLD is featuring the classic love song by Eros Ramazzotti, entitled, “Più Bella Cosa.” In this song, Ramazzotti is singing about his relationship with the woman he is devoted to, and how […]