There are a few typical Dutch things I miss now that I live the expat life in San Francisco. So when we were back in Amsterdam for Christmas I made sure I feed those cravings. Like eating 'bitterballen' (kind of fried meatballs) and 'ontbijtkoek' (kind of honey cake) as well as visiting my favourite places. Like the Museum of Bags and Pursus (Tassenmuseum Hendrikje). As I am a big baglover,...
Happy 2017! I sincerely hope that you had the best New Year's Eve with all your friends and family along your side. It is the time of champagne, glitter dresses and fire works. But it is for many of us also the time to set new resolutions, plans and ambitions. The new year is seen as a fresh start and the perfect moment to set personal goals, like start working...
The end of 2016 is approaching! In only one night we welcome 2017. The new year is for many of us a new beginning with new hopes, ambitions and resolutions. However, before we move forward, we want to look back. I can only wish that your year was as good as mine with a lot of adventures, successes, happiness and love. Without meaning to get emotional, I have to admit that...
I needed a change of my look! A make over; something different after being a blonde for 29 years. That is why I had been thinking about brown hair for a long time. But I never had the guts to do it nor the trust in a hair dresser to actually colour my hair. I find my hair very important, as it shows who you are and defines your every day appearance....
Glitters, glisters and sparkles..! The more the better at Christmas time. They assure the ultimate party spirit and blend so well with all the Christmas lights. Plus, you make a shiny entrée when you enter the venue where you will celebrate Christmas. There is no other piece as vibrant and fun as a sequin dress so it might not come as a surprise that I reached for this iconic holiday...
Let's face it: brunch is the only reason to get out of bed in the weekend! It feels like a party as brunch is having breakfast at lunch time! And if you do it right, there is booze involved as well;)! I'm very lucky to live in a city where they know to do brunch at best! That is why I wanted to publish the ultimate guide for the best...
The Christmas lights are on, the trees are decorated and the carols are coming through the radio. Christmas is coming..! Are you excited?! Counting down the days? And did you move your bed next to the Christmas tree? Well, no matter to which degree your love for Christmas goes, we all love gifts! That is why the ultimate Christmas wish list was prepared with my favourite accessories and apparel that would...
There is a new vlog online! And this time you are going to see everything about our weekend in Seattle! We went there for three nights, which is the perfect amount of time for a weekend getaway. We went to a lot of good restaurants, did a underground tour, stayed in a wonderful hotel and went to an American Football game! Just hit play and enjoy this vlog...
Wow!! The Flintcreek restaurant itself is worth a trip to Seattle. Whether you go here for brunch, happy hour or dinner, you won't regret it. Flintcreek Cattle Co. is a wonderful restaurant with a welcoming bar in a warm and fun atmosphere. They take their mission, serving premium meats sourced from well managed small scale ranches, very seriously. Flintcreek was inspired by the free range cattlemen on the golden hills...
Carmel is known for its beaches, food and art galleries. But Carmel (and the adjacent town Monterey) is also home to many vine yards, wineries and tasting rooms. That is why we went wine tasting in Carmel when we enjoyed a lovely getaway last weekend! Ag Venture Tours & Consulting is the best and oldest guided tour company in the area and is Central California's leader in educational tours since...