The one with the things I liked this week (104)

Some random shots from last week

Love this pretty door

wrapping up some orders in paper my mom printed for me

Munching on some tasty olives before moms birthday dinner

Although I'm still not a fan, winter sometimes does look pretty!

Hope you're having a great weekend so far :-)

The one with all the icecream cones

During summer I came across lots of these king size icecreamcones. I started to photograph them, and forgot all about them, until last weekend, when I started an attempt at organising the photos on my laptop. We've had some cold days by now (but no snow so far), and with predictions for today that are quite warm (15°C, and according to the converter 59°F) for this time of year, I might snatch up an celebratory icecream (or two) after work. I hope these shots will put a smile upon your face.

 

With a side of fries 

 

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A big cliché, but I can't believe it's december already, feels like the year just started. Where did those first eleven months go? So far, my struggle with winter (I know, technically winter hasn't even begun) isn't that unmanageable this year. Normally, I get really bummed out by the cold and shorter days, but so far it's not that bad. We haven't had any snow at all and not much rain, let's hope it stays that way! I wouldn't mind a white Christmas, it's the slush-part that follows after the snow-part that go along with it that I dislike. In just a couple of weeks the shortest day will be behind us, and we will slowly be going towards my favourite season: spring. That time of year when you can leave scarf, gloves and hat at home again, without any bodyparts freezing off. Having the knowledge that you have a whole summer ahead! Going out for icecream, wearing ballet-flats, sipping on cold drinks, evenings of reading books out on the balcony, after dinner walks, and buying red fruits at the farmers markt. Oh my, I think I am getting ahead of things. Lets rewind, get back to december, and tackle winter first. Here are the things I liked this week. 

This beautiful balcony

 Saturday drinks, I love the pretty illustrations on the labels

What's a week without a new good looking door!

 Happy to see something green on a grey day

 Happy enveloppes make my mailbox very happy

 Something else making me happy, my new wintercoat, with many thanks to granny

How has your week been? Are you team winter, or team summer? I hope your weekend is fantastic so far, enjoy the rest of it! Cheers and hope to see you next week.

The one with a candleholder DIY

There's no denying, summer is over. Time to whip out the hot cocoa, blankets, lots of books, and candles. During a recent trip to the craft-supply-shop, I got a pack of clay (without knowing what to make of it). I'm like a loose canon in a craft store. I go in there, get all excited, and return home with a big bag full of new supplies (but without a plan). When trying to organise my new supplies and the ones I already had, I came across a bunch of studs and for some reason 'candleholders' popped into my mind. Maybe because the colder months are here, and I always want to cozy things up inside the house when those months are here. So I made a candleholder. Here's how:

What you'll need:

• Clay (I used a quarter of a kilo package)
• Studs, different colours, shapes and sizes
• (A thrifted) glass candleholder
• A sheet of baking paper, to keep your workspace from getting all sorts of messy

 

 What you'll need to do:

 Form a ball out of the clay

Place the candle holder in the middle of the ball and push it in the clay

 

My ball had gotten quite wonkey, so it needed some re-shaping

Push in the studs, while the clay is still soft

Let it dry, and ready is your candleholder

Are you getting more crafty in autumn and winter? Changing up things inside your home? Any decorating projects in the works? I'd love to here all about your projects!


Een Nederlandstalige variant van deze DIY vind je op DaWanda. 

The one with the things I liked this week (part 49)

Temperatures are dropping, so a hot cocoa was in order. This week I received an order from Etsy shop Atéa Lane I've ordered packaging supplies from this shop a couple of times now, and Kay Elisabeth always adds some paper goodies to my order. My friend Mandy went on a shopping spree a while ago and got me some nice extra warm socks. Hooray for Mandy, and warm socks. Gift wise it was a very good week, because I also got a new cookbook.

A cooking experiment took place last weekend, not from the new book, but a recipe I pinned a while ago. Contrary to most pinned recipes, this one actually got cooked. I really had intentions to cook healthier in the new year. But when Jamie Oliver tells you to eat pasta with cream, mascarpone and parmesan cheese, you listen. At least I do.

Also, Zara started it's sale after Christmas, and it came to mind that the last addition to my wardrobe was on a day when I was able to sit outside in the sun. For at least 3 months I have been spending most of my spare time together with a blanket and hot water bottle on my couch, so I thought a little something for my closet was allowed.

The one with a little bit of spring

Last weekend was full of wind, rain and low temperatures. 
I did see a little bit of spring. Hoping to see lots more very soon!

The one with the things I liked this week (part 6)

an attempt at eating healthy things

Ok, I failed in the healthy department, but I thought this would be
my last cup of hot chocolate before spring really starts. Unfortunately, more
snow is being predicted for this weekend (so there might be more of these)

on the streets

easter is near

I am having a ma-jor crush on this coat. Even though it's for boys, I can
see it totally be worn with skinny jeans and bright ballet flats

The one with all the snow

I've never made a secret of my love for the sun. I really, really dislike winter and the discomfort that comes along with it. I have been living like a couchpotato since october, and I am done with hats, gloves, scarves and other winter necessities. Why I can't wait for spring and summer? Being able to sit on my balcony, take walks after dinner, use my sunnies again, eat icecreams, drink lemonade and wear ballet flats instead of boots. Well ok, I admit the snow does look magical. I just wish it looked magical somewhere else.

The one with the trip to Amsterdam

Some of Amsterdam's famous canal houses

Even though I planned on staying inside this whole weekend because of the cold, I forced myself to leave my cozy, warm home and step into the cold for a little trip. Mom tagged along and our destination was Amsterdam. I don't know if this sounds shallow, but one of the highlights of this day was meeting a Céline Boston bag in person for the first time. After this rendezvous I know I need one of those in my life. Maybe I should start making an early wishlist for christmas, so Santa can start saving up. First stop of the day was the Museum of Photography.

Making photographs isn't allowed at the Museum of Photography

Obviously, I didn't obey this rule

Around the corner of the museum we met these two breadmen

Second stop was the Museum of Bags and Purses. Nice surpise was seeing the purple sister of my Vlieger & Vandam bag. I really liked the exhibition that included bags in odd shapes, like a hot water bottle, an eggplant, a car, a shoe and a soda can.

I need these Prada Flame shoes

Beautiful stained glass ceiling at he Museum of Bags and Purses

More information about the museums visited:
http://www.foam.org/home
http://www.tassenmuseum.nl/en