My petit Beau & the goats

A few weeks ago when we were on a short visit to Holland I snapped these cute pictures of Matteo during our visit at the goat farm that is in the heart of Amsterdamse bos ( Amsterdam forest) A lovely way to educate little children where milk and cheese comes from as they have all sorts of life stock as cows, ducks, ponys but especially goats.

If you visit Amsterdam with kids, please go to the goat farm for an unforgettable experience.

We have a King!

You must have been laying underneath a rock if you don't know about the abdication of our Queen Beatrix, who was Queen for 33 years. The 30th of April was the last Queensday ever.

I am still proud of being from Holland, it's a lovely country and we love our monarchy. Maxima looked lovely with het dress made by Dutch designer Jan Taminiau. I am so proud Willem maried a beautifull Argentinian woman, we need dome latin spirit in this monarchy.

They had lunch at the Rijksmuseum, wich was currently opened to the public after many years of renovation.

I really like the gold Chiavari chairs, many times used for weddings and other festivitys...

Spanish Crownprince Felipe and Prinsess Leticia

Sorry Charles, you may frown your face, but it's still not your turn...

It was lovely to have witnessed this happening and we expect Willem to be a great King.

This was the last Queensday ever in History, next year we will have King's day the 27th of April 2014.

Vintage enamel sponge holder - Amsterdam

Hello, hello, sorry for the radiosilence. I am currently in Amsterdam spending time with family. I had to work hard last week to finish all errands before flying over to Amsterdam. I am here with Matteo and left mr. Beau home to let him work and make the money. We have celebrated my 31st birthday and his 1st year ( Matteo has his birthday the 26th oficially)

Many things I have done since I arrived here last weekend, got many nice DIY projects cause I have been buying more furniture...yes really, our house is already full, but as we are planning to move to a bigger place we need more furniture and I am collecting them now already hihi.

Above picture is an vintage enamel sponge holder, for those big yellow natural sponges... I came across this picture a while ago while browsing Martha Stewart's website. Martha Stewart collects these vintage enamel sponge holders and soap holders. I spotted mine during a flea market, first time ever I see one of these, they are quite rare. I am amazed it comes in such good condition, no flaws or chips missing. Mine is the picture below. My iphone takes poor quality photos lately...sorry for that

I am going to use our vintage sponge holder for the same brushes and scrubbers as Martha does.

So where is that damn good flea market...It's called Ijhallen, and it's located in the north of Amsterdam in a huge old ship building factory. It gives a nice vintage feel to the ambiance. If you go by public transport, it's nice to go from Central station and cross the river by a ferry that takes you there. It's a flea market where everyone sells their old stuff, a lot of clothes and also many vintage vendors. It's only held once a month, check their calender here.

These old class posters, are nice as wall decoration, search well and you'll find one that matches your interest.

Matteo and me comfortable dressed against the cold weather.

Lovely to be back home...

For Rent - Amsterdam city center apartment

This white oasis in the city center of Amsterdam is for rent right now and it is owned by a good friend of mine. It´s a true pleasure to help her out, cause this apartment is a true gem and normally it´s hard to find a perfect place in Amsterdam.

It´s on at the Utrechtsedwarsstraat wich is a side street of a lovely shopping street and the Amstel canal.

This apartment is 100 square meters and is a masionette, groundfloor (kitchen, livingroom and garden) and 1st floor (2 Bedrooms and a bathroom) If you are interested please send an email to: cst2210@hotmail.com 

My days abroad II

Here are a few more pictures I took with my Iphone during my stay in Amsterdam, I visited a nice store (You and Home living)  that sells vintage and antique furniture. I really liked the collection of blue and white jars.

They have decorated the shop like someone´s house, and everything is for sale!

This is the vieuw from the store, lovely huh?

The adress of this lovely store is:

You & Home Living Second Best Gerestylde Meubels, Noordereinde 249, 1243 JV 's-Graveland (Noord-Holland)

My mom and Matteo looking at the chandeliers

Just an ordinary flower shop in Amsterdam ( wish we had them over here like this...)

Coming home to a happy daddy that wanted to have a walk with his son...priceless

I am happy family and friends in Holland have met Matteo finally!

My days abroad

Today the grandparents took care of Matteo and had a mommy off day. I was happy too see Sandra, from Beauty Basics, my old friend and great esthetician, who gave me, as a present, a complete facial and made me feel so relaxed and in total bliss. Afterwards, I met with my friend Engel, to dine in the restaurant "Le Moustache", good food, ambiance and service.

We had pear ravioli and sea bass, and some lovely desserts.

Riviera Maison

Just some quick pics from a lovely Dutch store called Riviera Maison, wich is my

mothers favorite store. They have daily fresh flowers and furniture that is a mix of South of France and the Hamptons. They have a few shops in Holland, and it´s a must go when you visit Holland.

                                                           Pictures from my Iphone

Back in Amsterdam - woonbeurs 2012

My apologies for the radiosilence these days as I had to travel to Germany for work, and i was on my feet early in the morning till late at night dining out with customers and business relatives.
Now I am back in Amsterdam, to rest and spend some quality time with my family and friends and enjoying my pregnancy with them. On saturday or sunday I will go to the WOONBEURS, that is an annual decorating show held in Amsterdam.
I am really looking forward to that as many new concepts and items will be introduced there, hopefully after the show I have tons of inspiration to share with you.

Meet the Blogger event Amsterdam 2011

Last Saturday we had the meet the blogger event in the lovely Hotel V in Amsterdam.
It was very profesionally organized and it was great to meet the girls (and a boy) behind the blogs.

Decorate book displayed by the American Bookcenter

Diana from Aprracadabra Marlous from planet fur and another lovely fellow bloggers

Samira from Spraakwater, me and Iris from Irideeen

Ariani from H-arts

Roos from influenced by style

We all wanted this new book

Decorate book made and signed by Holly from decor8

 

Booksigning Holly Becker and Joanna Copestick at the American Bookcenter

Who else was at the meet the blogger event:

Meet the blogger event was organized Lise from Urban style vibes

Janneke from Bolwol also helped organizing the event

talented artist Mariska Meijers

Maaike from Orange farmhouse

2 blogger firends Sas & Suus from moois en meer

Kate from Fabric of my life

Arianna from Arianna Interiors

Arianna Tripani from Heart Home Magazine

Monique from 101 woonideen

Franca from Villa d'esta interieur en ontwerp

paintor Laura de wilde

spansor Lily's cupcakes - very yummy

and sponsor Flavourites

and so many more....

Thanks for this great event, looking forward to next year!