So when my husband asked me whether I wanted to go to Seattle, the answer was simple. This city had been on top of my bucket list for a long time, so I was very excited to finally go there. And when I asked my best friend 'Google' to find me a 'romantic boutique hotel', Hotel Ändra in Seattle popped up. This hotel has the best location, had the best reviews...
I secretly have a great weakness for cocktails. And the west-coast is facilitating this love very well! Now with the holidays coming up, I wanted to make sure that I can make an impression on my guests. I was therefore super excited to go to popular Hot Stove Society (click here) last Friday, which is located in the beautiful Hotel Andra in Downtown Seattle. It is a year-round cooking...
For authentic cocktails, mouthwatering food and a great portion of romance, you should visit The Carlile Room in Seattle. As my husband and I are real foodies, we got the recommendation from several people to visit a Tom Douglas Restaurant, who is an icon in Seattle. He has 30 restaurants in total and a cooking school. As we love vibrant places with good food and a warm atmosphere, we picked this restaurant,...
'And what are you doing here?' That was what the officer asked me after I sat down next to my husband to apply for a social security number. He looked at me like I was just a spouse of some guy with a Visa. I tried to explain that I was there to apply for a social security number, but he replied shortly that I didn't have any rights...
I really hate to admit it, but things change when you grow older. Where I could party until 6 am in the morning when I was in my early twenties, I now don't think it is that bad that the clubs in San Francisco close at 2 am. And where I could drink a lot without noticing anything the next day, I know feel fizzy after two cocktails!...
'Invest in a good pair of shoes and a bag', my grandma always said. I think very highly of my grandmother, and certainly when it comes to fashion. She is 76 years old, but still looks very stylish and on trend. She still wears heels every day and never leaves the house without a beautiful coat and bag! I probably inherited my bag-addiction from her. From fun bags, to...
Now that fall is here, the weather can surprise you with warmer and colder days. Even within the day itself, the climate can change completely. For example, when Jill was taking these pictures of me last weekend after we had brunch in Nob Hill, it was slightly raining. You can not really tell from the pictures, but the truth is that those sunglasses were more to protect my mascara than...
It's finally out: The vlog showing you a week in San Francisco. It will feature several clips out out of my daily life as a Dutch blogger who lives the Californian dream in San Francisco. Because it truly has been a wonderful ride so far! This video will show you my meet up with the Dutch blogger Lily, my Halloween party, my favourite coffee place, how I bike in San Francisco,...
Now that November is here, I'm getting in the holidays vibes. Not only because today I show you the first holiday party outfit of the year, but mainly because the Christmas lights are hanging throughout San Francisco. In California they actually decorate the palm trees with those little lights which is a whole new experience for a Dutch girl like me. It's magical, beautiful and very special. And every night...
Last weekend we visited the trendy Phoenix hotel in San Francisco to have brunch at their restaurant Chambers. I was wearing this amazing pink overcoat, a green suede dress, my new SUTRO boots and this fabulous python bag. A perfect look for Fall in California. Because to be honest, Fall isn't that bad actually on the West-coast of the USA. The weather is mostly nice and easy, with...