Category: Blog posts

  • My little Robin

    My little Robin

    Look at the package I received from Patrice.The most beautiful painting of a Robin sitting on a real branch, isn’t it just wonderful?… I’m in love! Thank you again dear Patrice….:-)

  • Many thanks and a new work

    Many thanks and a new work

    Thank all so much for the warm wishes..:-) I’m sorry for my late reaction- I had a huge problem on my computer (very very very annoying) but its fixed and done. Ingrid and Patrice- sorry I could react sooner. Please check your mails.. I had the most wonderful birthday- two days of celebrations- two cakes,…

  • Birthday

    Birthday

    Today is my birthday. Lots of love. happy.

  • Drawing challenge:breakfast

    Drawing challenge:breakfast

    Breakfast for me is all about the loving family and friend around a table with tasty bites and beautiful dishes…Our first rhubarb’s cake ever came out super delicious – perfect morning indulgence for family stark by a flu..:-( This week challenge hosted by the talented patrice.

  • New start… :-)

    New start… 🙂

    After a long long (and completely needed) break. I’m back. Thank you for all your comments and warm mails….:-) I’ve been busy with making new works, here is the first one…

  • Summer Time

    Summer Time

    Taking a summer break…Have a wonderful, sunny, happy days…:-)

  • My visit at the Textile Biënnale in Rijswijk

    My visit at the Textile Biënnale in Rijswijk

    Yesterday we visited the Textile Biënnale in Rijswijk museum. The Biënnale taking place in every two years in this charming museum. Twenty artists from four different continents are participating. Using diverse techniques such as embroidery, weaving, sawing, knitting, crocheting and much more- many times in  a surprising ways. It was absolutely a joy visiting the…

  • 70s summer days

    70s summer days

    70s summer days: sea, sun,flowers, blue sky and a loving kiss. All warp in nostalgic beautiful colors. Melting my heart. (via: http://www.flickr.com)

  • Where I spent my time lately…

    Where I spent my time lately…

    I’m having a market-fever lately. It started with the Noordermarkt (the top 5 pictures) in the beautiful Jordaan. Continued with visiting for the first time in the hand made and craft market. Sunday Market Westergasfabriek, which is a true treat for any craft hand made lovers. This is where I got the tin bus station,…

  • U old bag

    U old bag

    Packing will never look the same with suitcases and bags by Lisa Tilley. The retro in appearance from this talented  textile designer are made from old magazines, illustrations, photographs vintage suitcases, bags and luggage and reclaimed materials are utilized into ‘new’ products. Another item to add to the long “wish list”…

  • Drawing challenge: city

    Drawing challenge: city

    My city inspires me to create, to work and to love. Cites in general are my favorite places to be and to live. I took this picture a few months ago, next to where we live. I pass it a few times a day. The canals, the constant flow of water gives energy, sense of…

  • End, start and a love song- Happy weekend!

    End, start and a love song- Happy weekend!

    Today is last day of school. It was emotional for me to look at my daughter. Last day of first grade…so big…. One of my daughter’s class mates is in love. She is in love with a cute boy for the last two years. He is moving somewhere far. She walked in this morning- her…