I love shopping. But as I am getting older and my size stays the same, my preferences in this field tend towards online stores. However, when it comes to groceries, homeware and books I prefer physical shops. That's why almost every Saturday, not without some irritated remarks from my husband, we head to the local... Continue Reading →
I clearly remember being a 9 year old, rubbing grandma's cream in my cheeks in front of a huge mirror and smiling like a beautiful model in the advertisement I saw in a fancy German magazine. Taking care of my skin came natural as I grew up surrounded by women. But because we were not... Continue Reading →
The heatwave covered the country and it starts to feel like summer in my homeland with very high temperatures, dry grass and hot wind. I don’t mind the heat at all, however, when you need to work in the office without air conditioning or take a train, it’s no longer fun. If you survive through... Continue Reading →
Even a biggest foodie loses appetite when it is +37 outside. Let alone the idea of cooking something: turning on the oven, boiling or frying. The idea of spending more than 2 minutes in such conditions immediately brings up the analogy with the hell kitchen in my mind. Instead of that all you crave is... Continue Reading →
Frankly speaking I've read my first Moomin book when I was all grown-up, at around 22. I am happy it didn't happen earlier as it came into my life at the right time, when I felt utterly lonely and deeply miserable. Getting lost in the cozy and kind world where simple life was treasured and... Continue Reading →
The middle of the summer is magical and sad at the same time. The days are warm, long, with spicy air and evening tender sun covering the city under its golden veil. But it is still so long till the time we can go on our vacation. That's why I try to recreate the atmosphere... Continue Reading →
Sometimes I feel like a spoilt child. I work in the very heart of Amsterdam in a beautiful old building facing the canal. Every time I tell someone about it, I catch a glimpse of astonishment and even admiration in their eyes. I heard so many times how lucky I am, as so many people... Continue Reading →
We have always been a couple of bookworms. Each in their own genre. Both our parents had big libraries and this is something that was on our minds and in our plans as well. As we were travelling a lot and moving from country to country, we couldn't afford a collection of paperback or hardcover... Continue Reading →
Every weekend I try to cook something special. This is partly because I have more spare time and I am in the mood for it, but also because we shop at the local market where you can easily find organic seasonal products and fresh fish and seafood. Lately I've been looking for new pots and... Continue Reading →
