This cozy family home in the southern part of The Netherlands has not only ample space, it also has a in house spa, a swimming pool and a 3 storey garden play house for the kids. And did I mention the beautiful veranda (last image)? My favorite space is this house is the living room with high ceiling and stunning
KIDS
TRAVEL THE WORLD GIFT GUIDE
‘Travel the world’ is the theme of today’s gift guide. Most of the items featured are fun as well as educational as you can teach you kids about the world’s landmarks based on puzzles, games, prints or toys. My son’s favorite book is Busy, busy world by Richard Scarry and he loves the page with the Eiffel Tower. He (3
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KIDS
WOODEN TOYS GIFT GUIDE
I am constantly on the lookout for beautiful toys that both look amazing and are fun to play with. Wooden toys are often well made and they look good even if they lie scattered around your living room floor. Of course we have some plastic, colorful toys too but I try to keep it in balance. Today’s gift guide features
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INTERIORS
BEAUTIFUL BLANKETS & BEDS BY RAFA KIDS
I have always admired the beautiful designed beds by Rafa Kids but I just love their new blankets. The woolen blankets are made by a Finish family business which stretches back from their first textile factory in 1917. The weaving mill in Lapula and skilled crafters take care of the best quality. This product tells a story of true values
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INTERIORS
A WHITE FAMILY HOME WITH TOUCHES OF COLOR
Having a white interior while living with children is perhaps not the smartest or easiest choice. But this Dutch family with three kids doesn’t have any problem with keeping their home white. “It is fresh and sunny”, say the owners. “Even the children’s toys look good in the white environment”. Colorful accessories give a warm touch. And I like how
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INTERIORS
A FAMILY LOFT IN A FORMER HAT FACTORY IN BRUSSELS
Fatti and Pierre have transformed an old industrial building that used to be a hat factory to a beautiful loft in the centre of Brussels, Belgium. The decor is a mix of their two styles: Pierre is an amateur architect and Fatti is responsible for the feminine touch. The result is a beautiful airy home with vintage furniture as well
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DIY + CRAFTS
10 OF THE BEST ADVENT CALENDARS
With seven weeks to go to Christmas it is time to start covering holiday seasons related topics. The first post in this series is about Advent calendars. For those not familiar with these calendars: an Advent calendar is a special calendar used to count or celebrate the days in anticipation of Christmas, beginning at 1st December. I have selected 10
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INTERIORS
A BEAUTIFUL RENOVATED FARMHOUSE IN THE NETHERLANDS
This beautiful renovated farmhouse is located in an area in The Netherlands that we call ‘Land van Maas en Waal’ (the land between two rivers named Maas and Waal). As soon as the potential buyers opened the century old farmhouse door they knew that they had found their dream home. The modern, natural coloured Scandinavian style really works in this
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ART + DESIGN
MAGNETIC WALLPAPER BY GROOVY MAGNETS
At the Woonbeurs (Dutch home deco fair) I also spotted these very cool designs from Groovy Magnets. This Belgian label has created magnetic wallpaper with some beautiful prints. The large animal prints are true eye-catchers! The wallpaper is comprised of iron particles on a vinyl basis which makes it receptive to magnets. Ideal to hang drawings, photos and notes. There
