Love, Laugh, Live and Give

" The philosophy of a good life is this...Love, Laugh, Live and 

Give. Watch your thoughts because your thoughts become your words. Choose your words because your words become your actions. Understand your actions because they become your habits. Study your habits because they become your character. Develop your character because it becomes your destiny. " Quincy Jones

 

 

 

From Shelter

 

Winter in Amsterdam

 

 

 

Pictures taken by me

Cookies

As I am still in the winter holiday mode, I often find myself baking brownies, cup cakes, muffins, pies..but never cookies. Maybe because I´m not a big fan of cookies or maybe because I think it is hard to do. But I do love macaroons (macarons), no wait, I simply adore them! If only I could make those.... I just found this adorable book online with single best recipes for each year starting from 1941, which might help me turn into a cooking cookie monster. Am all for it!

 

The Gourmet Cookie Book

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Tea at Maison Moschino

I love this giant tea cup table! It is so me and Alice in Wonderland! This picture is from the Milanese design hotel Maison Moschino. It is fabulous with rooms just out of your wildest imagination.

 

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Sweater dresses

Brrrrr, it is cold out there! I prefer to stay in, but I must say the snow is also inviting! In order to stay warm, but still stylish, I am opting for sweater dresses. You can just dive into them and look cool, chic and weather appropriate. Have a good one :)

 

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Smelly Christmas tree

Happy Monday! Just checking flickr and this Chanel picture made me so happy and ready for the holidays....the best smelling tree without a doubt!

 

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Sophie Duran prints & fabrics

  

 

 

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Movie director Spike Lee in Amsterdam

 

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Happy Bday

For my grandma...Happy Bday!

 

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Ready to Fish by Ilja Visser

Last week I was in town to do some window shopping and had a look at (Dutch designer) Ilja Visser´s store Ready to Fish. Amazing! Just right up my alley, with clothes that not only look great, but feel amazing on your skin. I will most definitely go back to purchase this amazing shirt-dress I saw  (it comes in three colours).

 

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Nicholas Kirkwood x Pollini

 

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Leggings

Love them...as leggings (of course), trousers, thermos (under)wear, second skin, pajamas, anything, anytime, anywhere!

 

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Pukka tea (part II)

Happy Sunday everyone! As the snowstorms have passed us (for now), the sun is showing its face during this cold period. I must say, it was pretty amazing watching the snow dance around the streets and almost nobody daring to walk on it. When looking outside, I very much enjoy my Pukka tea (yes I found a selection at de Tuinen). I switch from Revitalise to Love...happy winter times!
 
Love tea, a sweet floral infusion of rose, chamomile & lavender to lift your spirits:

Revitalise tea is a warming blend of cinnamon, cardamon and ginger to really get you going:

http://www.pukkaherbs.com/

Dark Balloons

 

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