Spring is coming! And truly, what could be more lovely than a perfect spring morning? Have you also started to feel that subtle change in the air? Here in the Netherlands, the past few weeks have brought quite a few…
Last March, I remember standing in the kitchen at half past six in the evening, surprised by how light it still was. The sky had that pale, almost hopeful blue that makes you think winter has finally loosened its grip.…
Boredom isn’t a problem but somewhere along the way, we started treating boredom as something to escape. If there’s a pause, we reach for our phones. If there’s silence, we fill it with noise. Even a short gap between tasks…
To me, Valentine’s Day never quite feels complete without a delicious Valentine’s dessert. One of my favourites is this raspberry brownie recipe. They’re rich, fudgy and surprisingly easy to make. The deep chocolate flavour, paired with the slight tang of…
There are two types of Valentine’s Days; the overbooked restaurant, overpriced roses and slightly awkward set menu kind… and the kind that feels personal, intentional and a little bit magical. The truth is, the most romantic days rarely happen in…
January has a very particular mood to it, doesn’t it? The fairy lights come down, the calendar fills up again and suddenly it’s dark before you’ve even decided what to cook for dinner. If you’ve felt a bit down, restless…
Dry January is still a relatively new tradition, but it has grown immensely in popularity over the past few years. It originated in the United Kingdom around 2013 and was officially launched by the British health organisation, possibly inspired by…
Whether you’re the traditional type who decorates the tree and lights it on Christmas Eve, or you prefer to start in November, decorating the Christmas tree is always a magical moment and the manner in which you decide to do…
Winter always feels like the true end of the year to me. The dark and cold days can bring a cosy, magical atmosphere, but they can also trigger something many people know as the winter blues. One simple way to…
Last week, I read a phrase I absolutely loved: “Growing up is realising that the magic you felt at Christmas was just your mum.” The truth of that really hit me. Christmas magic isn’t something that simply happens; it’s created…