SIMPLY SLOW, a lovely community initiating small get togethers, recently organized a winter BBQ in bio dynamic farm ‘De Stadshoeve’ in Zunderdorp (which is by the way not far from where I live). During this get together the participants learned to make a loaf of bread. They were taught how to knead the perfect dough with just some basic needs:
INTERIORS
A SWEDISH WINTER WONDERLAND HOME
This beautiful traditional style Swedish villa is ready for Christmas. The owners Marie, a stylist and photographer, and Frederick has decorated their family home with touches of green. Marie’s advice for creating a Christmas atmosphere is to use the green found in nature as well as cones and apples. Frederick who is a carpenter has renovated the entire house which
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DIY + CRAFTS
MODERN STYLE CANDLE HOLDERS
High on my list of favorite home accessories are candle holders. I use them not only with Christmas but all year round, inside as well as outside. What makes a great candle holder? Well the design should be simple with a raw edge and the color should be black, grey or white. Here are some of my favorite candle holders
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A LITTLE BIT OF CHRISTMAS RED
What is your favorite decorating style for Christmas? I personally like to keep it simple and not use too much color. But a little bit of Christmas red is essential, isn’t it? Today’s holiday inspired post shows examples of Christmas decorations with just a tiny amount of red. I hope you are all enjoying the pre-Christmas fun!
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WEEKEND ESCAPE: A FAMILY HOME IN THE HOLLYWOOD HILLS
I am excited that beloved US interior magazine Domino has been relaunched! The new magazine will include an e-commerce site as well as a quarterly print magazine. One of my favorite houses on their website is this cozy Hollywood Hills home owned by fashion designer Chay Wike and her husband and their two daughters. The six-bedroom villa, which also includes
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MAGICAL HANDMADE LIGHTS
New supply, including some beautiful new designs, of the popular Egyptian lights have arrived. I think these handmade copper lights make a perfect gift! You can see all available designs here.
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A STYLIST’S CHRISTMAS HOME
Last year I already admired this beautiful home when it was featured in an issue of Dutch interior magazine 101 woonideeën. And I was happy to see it again on Christine’s blog last month. This modern home belongs to 101 woonideeën stylist and editor Kim van Rossenberg. The building used to be a library and it still has remained many
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A LARGE FAMILY HOME IN THE NETHERLANDS
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
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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
