While most of you are back to work, I'm having an amazing vacation in Sicily. When travelling I always dress the part, so today I would like to share a few of my favourite accessories I wear to complete my summer apparel. I'm strutting around in super comfortable, handmade leather sandals. They are Greek design and therefore very colorful and happy with pompoms and beads. They are from Ammos Accessories. To add some bling I'm stacking different bracelets from Ashiana London and Sonja Bonk. … [Read more...]
Citytrip to Strasbourg
August 29, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Strasbourg has never been on my bucketlist, but after a visit to this beautiful city, I think it should be on everybody's. Early June I visited the city on a Saturday and I fell in love with the place. It is not too big, everything is within walking distance, so you can cover all the must-sees in one day. The ambiance is very friendly and almost provincial with a mix of the French and German influences. It also feels like stepping into a time capsule because the historic city center is well … [Read more...]
Great Escape to île de Bendor in the Côte d’Azur
August 24, 2017 by Leave a Comment
I'm a real island girl so whenever I get a chance to escape to one, I do. This summer I discovered the most adorable little island just 5 minutes off the coast of Bandol in France. Ile de Bendor, or Bendor island, is also called ' the island of arts'. It was bought by Paul Ricard in the 1950s when it was nothing more than rocks, barren and wild greenery. Paul Ricard transformed the island into a Mediterranean garden with peaceful seaside walking routes, lush gardens and colourful … [Read more...]
Amsterdam hotspot: Restaurant Hoed & Krelis
August 23, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Amsterdam has another gem in the bustling De Pijp area. Restaurant Hoed & Krelis opened June 29th just around the corner of the Albert Cuyp market. The menu is packed with delicious French inspired dishes. From breakfast to lunch and dinner, Hoed & Krelis is open from 0900 a.m till 03.00 a.m. But what really drew me in was their super glam interior with Parisian flair. A brass and pink marble bar, green velvet chairs, pink leather bar stools and pink marble tables, what more can a girl … [Read more...]
Get the luxury look with Ikea’s 2018 collection
August 22, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Whoever said a luxurious interior look is expensive hasn't seen Ikea's new collection yet. This autumn and winter, Ikea is raising the bar with a few designs that exude glamour. Gold accent pieces and accessories, tropical prints, painterly florals, a peacock colour palette and rich and soft fabrics give the budget-friendly designs a luxurious feel. When paired with the right colour scheme and a few more expensive furniture pieces, I don't think anyone will even notice it's from Ikea. Want to … [Read more...]
Bandol winery tour
August 15, 2017 by Leave a Comment
When you say Bandol, you say rosé wine. Bandol is the capital of the most prestigious French wines and especially French rosé. The Bandol wineries region, La Cadière-d’Azur, is the only wine region in the world that is dominated by the Mourvèdre grapes. My vacation in Bandol therefore had to include a tour past different vineyards and wineries. In fact, it'll be hard to ignore them if you are driving around because they are literally everywhere. With my Sunny Cars rental car, packed … [Read more...]
Trend: Furniture with cane webbing
August 14, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Move over wicker and rotan because cane webbing is taking over home decors. It might take a while for this design revival to grow on people. I can imagine one has to get used to the comeback of this golden oldie from the 1980s. But then again, the 80's were in fact also a renaissance period because cane webbing was first introduced in home decor in colonial ages. It is a typical Indonesian artisan. If I come to think of it, my great aunt, age 95, who lives on Curacao has dining chairs and a … [Read more...]
