Spring is telling us she's just around the corner Spring is telling us she's just around the corner 🌸

As I laid on the bench in my garden the past few days, a warm winter sun on my face, no coat or sweater in sight, it was hard to imagine that just two weeks ago this very same garden was still covered in 10cm of snow. This will probably be the last snowy photo I share from this winter as it will be time for magnolia, wisteria and wild bluebells soon.

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50 shades of white 🤍 House update: the notary 50 shades of white 🤍

House update: the notary sent us a first draft thingy of the certificate and we have received mortgage proposals from the first two banks as well. It starts to feel official now! I  must admit that all this paperwork isn't my cup of tea, so I've been creating inspiriation boards on Pinterest to remind myself what it's all for. Once the paperwork is done and the house is officially ours, we will start the search for an architect. One step at the time 🙏

A few of you have asked if we're moving, but no, we are not. We are buying the house that we've been renting from family for the past 5 years.

------------

Hat & backpack @fjallravenofficial
Coat & hiking leggings @thenorthface
Boots @drmartensofficial with wool @falke socks

------------

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Blowing one last Winter wish before Spring arrives Blowing one last Winter wish before Spring arrives ❄️☃️

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Are we out of the woods yet? 👀 Monday Shmonday Are we out of the woods yet? 👀 Monday Shmonday again so let's put our hair up, drink a gallon of coffee, put on Taylor Swift "1989" and handle it! 👊

#embracingtheseasons #belgianblogger #vlaamseblogger #belphenomenal #winteraesthetic #aseasonalyear #goodtimesoutside #mywintercapture #belgiantravelblogger #winterwonderland #antwerpblogger #weroamhome #ig_belgium #mawallonie #wintermagic #visitwallonia #winternature #lavieestbelge #thequietwinter #everydaymagic #winterphotography #snowsnowsnow #snowcovered #cornersofmyworld #underthesnow #visitardenne #snowlover #coldwinterday #sneeuwpret #snowlovers
I 🤍 weekends! Our 13-year-old car broke down l I 🤍 weekends!

Our 13-year-old car broke down last weekend and we have to pick up our replacement car today. Pick-up point is in Turnhout (where I grew up) and I'm thinking we need to make a day trip out of it! The weather forecast is blessing us with the promise of sunshine and very pleasant temperatures for this time of year, so I'm happy as a bumble bee in a sea of lavender.

#searchwandercollect #thedreaminglens #smallmomentsofcalm #thebeautyinwinter #ofsimplethings #alittlebeautyeveryday #myquietbeauty #seeingthepretty #gowildlyandslow #slowsimpleseasonal #tinytinymoments #thesimplelife #aseasonalyear #calmversation #embracingslowerlife #beautyyouseek #whimsicalwonderfulwild #noticewonderconnect #thequietfolk #cornersofmyworld #slowlived #theslowdowncollective #calm_collected #creativefolk #simpleandstill #myseasonalstory #thesimpleeveryday #slowlifestyle #capturequiet #untoldvisuals
Satisfying my travel lust close to home 😌 The Satisfying my travel lust close to home 😌

The High Fens are my favorite place to go hiking in winter. In "normal years" we don't meet a soul out there, but this year the whole of Belgium agreed this was the Fens were the place to be. Maybe the fact that it was the only corner of our country covered with snow had something to do with that 😬 Little did we know a cold front would hit all of Europe just a few weeks later! 🥶

To avoid the crowds on the Fens, we stayed lower on the map and parked somewhere between Jalhay and Solwaster. I know the Ardennes quiet well, because I spent the first 16 summers of my life there. I still remember places that are less visited and also just driving around without a plan and stopping by places that look interesting helps (that's what we did on this trip, so don't ask me about the specific location 😅). How much I hated the Ardennes by the time I was 16, so much I appreciate knowing the region now that everyone is forced to vacation close to home.

What's your favorite way to travel in Belgium?

#jalhay #highfens #hogevenen #antwerpblogger #visitwallonia #amazing_belgium #sheisnotlost #thediscoverer #ladiesgoneglobal #damestravel #lavieestbelge #girlsthatwander #wallonie #mawallonie #femaletravelcommunity #belphenomenal #girldiscoverers #belgianblogger #travelinladies #belgiantravelblogger #visitardenne #ig_belgium #ardenne #womenwhoexplore #exploretheoutdoors #wearetravelgirls #travelgirlsgetaways #dametraveler #belgium_outdoor #thegingertravels
Up to snow good 😝 This little fluffball didn' Up to snow good 😝 

This little fluffball didn't know what happened last January, when we let her out of the car in the middle of a winter wonderland. How unsure she was about the cold mushy mush, so much she loves frolicking through it today. Lucky for her, our very own garden has been covered in snow for the past few days ❄️

#aussieshepherd_feature #vlaamseblogger #aussieshepherdfeatures #miniaussiepuppy #aussomefeature #bergeraustralian #masoftheworld #puppylove #aussieshepherd_shoutout #australianshepherd #showmeyourauss #aussie_corner #aussiepuppy #belgianblogger #australianshepherdofinsta #aussieshep #miniaussiesofinstagram #aussieshepherd #australianshepherdworld #australianshepherds_ #australianshepherdofinstagram #miniaussie #antwerpblogger
When I was a child, I was certain of the fact that When I was a child, I was certain of the fact that "adulthood" was a perfectly defined phase of life that you enetred the day you had 1) a job and 2) moved out of your parental home. As if you'd wake up the next day and be an adult who had everything together, never ate snacks before dinner and always had the last word in discussions. 

I moved out 6 years ago and have worked for 5 years, but I still snack before dinner and am very far from having my stuff together. But finally today I felt a hint of what my child-self dreamt adulthood would be like. I was calling banks to make appointments to discuss mortgage loans and I realized: this is it. I am adulting.

#winterwonderland #wintermagic #winternature #coldwinterday #winteraesthetic #mywintercapture #winterphotography #thequietwinter #sneeuwpret #snowsnowsnow #underthesnow #snowcovered #snowlover #snowlovers #embracingtheseasons #aseasonalyear #cornersofmyworld #everydaymagic #weroamhome #goodtimesoutside #visitardenne #visitwallonia #mawallonie #ig_belgium #lavieestbelge #belphenomenal #belgiantravelblogger #belgianblogger #vlaamseblogger #antwerpblogger
Never not photographing the details 🤍 #thebeau Never not photographing the details 🤍

#thebeautyinwinter #slowsimpleseasonal #thesimplelife #simpleandstill #thesimpleeveryday #gowildlyandslow #slowlifestyle #slowlived #embracingslowerlife #theslowdowncollective #capturequiet #myquietbeauty #thequietfolk #creativefolk #searchwandercollect #noticewonderconnect #myseasonalstory #calmversation #smallmomentsofcalm #tinytinymoments #calm_collected #untoldvisuals #ofsimplethings #seeingthepretty #beautyyouseek #cornersofmyworld #whimsicalwonderfulwild #alittlebeautyeveryday #aseasonalyear #thedreaminglens
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Lifestyle · 30 November 2015

Chai Lattes At Home With Chalo

Until last Thursday I had never had a chai latte. I actually didn’t even really know what a chai latte was. Today, I am a convert. ‘Cause this stuff is good! And here’s a blog post to tell you why.
Chai what? All I knew was that Chai Lattes are the new popular kid on the blog. I was curious, but I am also a creature of habit and kept to the coffee kind of latte. With vanilla syrup, because who cares? All of that changed when I was introduced to up and coming food brand Chalo at a press event I attended last week. First I got a little lesson in the “what?” of chai lattes. Turns out they aren’t as exotic as Starbucks makes ’em seem: a perfect balance between (usually) black tea, spices, water and (foamed) milk will give you a light and lovely drink that is low on caffeine. Chalo offers chai lattes in powder form so they are easy to make at home. All you need to do is add water and milk! Then came the fun part: tasting! Chalo presented us with two choices: vanilla and masala. Now, you may guess once which flavor I tried first, haha! The vanilla chai latte smells like vanilla pudding and tastes rather sweet. I was a fan immediately and if it would have been appropriate, I would have gone back for a refill. My blogging friends were pretty enthusiastic as well and at the end of the event I put my bad girl shoes on and went back to try the masala blend. As expected, I preferred vanilla for it’s softer and sweeter taste, but all others gave masala the first price.
When I came home from the event I was happily surprised to find 4 small packs of chai latte powder between my press files so I could try the 4 different Chalo chai latte flavors at home (masala, vanilla, lemongrass & cardamom). Because I loved it so much, and since we’ve been talking about hot beverages an awful lot on here lately, I thought I’d share them with you!  I had already tried vanilla and masala at the event, so I choose to go for Lemongrass this time. Lemongrass promised to be a fresh and heartwarming virtue and it was. To take it to the next level I foamed some hot milk with my new Bodum Schiuma milk frother (courtesy of) and added it to my chai power/water solution. TADA!! Would you just look at that perfect, foam-y latte!? It was SO good. Maybe even better than the vanilla. Maybe.

Chalo wants to bring you healthy ingredients and a cultural experience in a funky, approachable way. The ingredients used for the chai lattes are all-natural (no dyes or additives!), part of the production is done in cooperation with the social economy and Chalo also offers environmentally friendly delivery services. If you are still looking for stocking fillers or want to spoil someone with a small extra gift, a box of chai latte powder (€10) and a Bodum Schiuma milk frother (€7 – battery operated) make a foolproof combination! Pinky promise.Thank you Chalo for introducing me to a whole new world of heartwarming drinks and for letting me share my love for you with everyone here on The Ginger Diaries!

Chalo sale points
 
De Kruiden Mozaïek
Noordstraat 5
8800 Roeselaere
Soep & Co
Aldestraat 32
3500 Hasselt
Coffee & Vinyl
Volkstraat 45
2000 Antwerpen*opening soon*
#ikkoopbelgisch brand store
Kammenstraat 70
2000 Antwerpen

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Comments

  1. Emily of Em Busy Living says

    1 December 2015 at 07:01

    I’ve never tried chai, even when I worked in a coffee shop! I can’t have cinnamon, so that really keeps me from all sorts of tasty warm drinks :/

    Reply
  2. Luminous Live says

    1 December 2015 at 12:09

    Hmm, ziet er inderdaad wel hemels uit! Moet ik zeker meenemen op de opening van #Ikkoopbelgisch 🙂
    X, Eline

    Reply
  3. Mica says

    1 December 2015 at 12:44

    I’m not a coffee or chai latte person, but you made them sounds really yummy, and it does look great! 🙂

    Away From The Blue Blog

    Reply
  4. On a Healthy Adventure says

    1 December 2015 at 14:58

    Ik moest eerst ook niets weten van chai lattes, maar eens geproefd, ben ik ook fan 🙂

    Reply
  5. Nathalie Van Thielen says

    2 December 2015 at 02:22

    Wauw zalig! Die ziet er echt kei lekker uit!

    Reply
  6. Lauren @ Exploring My Style says

    3 December 2015 at 03:32

    Yum! Chai lattes are quite delicious! I just don’t get them often because the ones at Starbucks used to come presweetened–way too sweet! Now I hear you can add your own or even different syrups. Now that you’ve tried a chai latte, you have to try the next best thing–a dirty chai! It’s a chai latte with a shot of espresso. mmmm 🙂

    Reply
  7. Marlies (GM&PB) says

    3 December 2015 at 13:08

    Chai lattes zijn echt geweldig! Ik heb ze leren kennen door het eens per ongeluk te bestellen. En sindsdien: YUM! Je hebt trouwens een geweldig mooi exemplaar gemaakt! Ik krijg al goesting, zie!

    Reply
  8. Dress your life. says

    5 December 2015 at 23:36

    Ik blijf het toch wel spijtig vinden dat ze geen eco certificatie hebben, de bioplanet ligt vol met zo’n producten dus zo moeilijk kan dat niet zijn volgens mij 😀
    Naomi, x

    Reply
  9. Kyla says

    6 December 2015 at 22:19

    Chai lattes are my favorite drink 🙂 Vanilla ones are so good. I’ve never made one at home though! It seems pretty easy though. And I agree with Lauren – dirty chai lattes are great!

    Reply

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Spring is telling us she's just around the corner Spring is telling us she's just around the corner 🌸

As I laid on the bench in my garden the past few days, a warm winter sun on my face, no coat or sweater in sight, it was hard to imagine that just two weeks ago this very same garden was still covered in 10cm of snow. This will probably be the last snowy photo I share from this winter as it will be time for magnolia, wisteria and wild bluebells soon.

#thursdaystyleisfullofgrace #thursdaystylefiles #mythursdaystyle #thursdayfashionfun #thursdaythredit #thursdayootd #thursdaylook #thursdaystyle #neverknowinglyunderdressed #stampyourstyle #whattoweartoday #wearwhatyoulove #mystatementstyle #winterstylefashion #winterstylefile #winterstyles #winteroutfitinspo #winteroutfitideas #outfitsideas #outfitshot #outfitideasforyou #outfitdiary #byebyewinter #wintervibes #winterwalks #winter2021 #belgianblogger #belgianinfluencer #vlaamseblogger #antwerpblogger
50 shades of white 🤍 House update: the notary 50 shades of white 🤍

House update: the notary sent us a first draft thingy of the certificate and we have received mortgage proposals from the first two banks as well. It starts to feel official now! I  must admit that all this paperwork isn't my cup of tea, so I've been creating inspiriation boards on Pinterest to remind myself what it's all for. Once the paperwork is done and the house is officially ours, we will start the search for an architect. One step at the time 🙏

A few of you have asked if we're moving, but no, we are not. We are buying the house that we've been renting from family for the past 5 years.

------------

Hat & backpack @fjallravenofficial
Coat & hiking leggings @thenorthface
Boots @drmartensofficial with wool @falke socks

------------

#jalhay #womenwhoexplore #belphenomenal #belgium_outdoor #wallonie #femaletravelcommunity #wearetravelgirls #exploretheoutdoors #lavieestbelge #belgianblogger #ig_belgium #ladiesgoneglobal #girldiscoverers #travelinladies #thegingertravels #visitwallonia #amazing_belgium #dametraveler #highfens #ardenne #antwerpblogger #travelgirlsgetaways #damestravel #girlsthatwander #belgiantravelblogger #mawallonie #visitardenne #sheisnotlost #hogevenen #thediscoverer
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I 🤍 weekends! Our 13-year-old car broke down l I 🤍 weekends!

Our 13-year-old car broke down last weekend and we have to pick up our replacement car today. Pick-up point is in Turnhout (where I grew up) and I'm thinking we need to make a day trip out of it! The weather forecast is blessing us with the promise of sunshine and very pleasant temperatures for this time of year, so I'm happy as a bumble bee in a sea of lavender.

#searchwandercollect #thedreaminglens #smallmomentsofcalm #thebeautyinwinter #ofsimplethings #alittlebeautyeveryday #myquietbeauty #seeingthepretty #gowildlyandslow #slowsimpleseasonal #tinytinymoments #thesimplelife #aseasonalyear #calmversation #embracingslowerlife #beautyyouseek #whimsicalwonderfulwild #noticewonderconnect #thequietfolk #cornersofmyworld #slowlived #theslowdowncollective #calm_collected #creativefolk #simpleandstill #myseasonalstory #thesimpleeveryday #slowlifestyle #capturequiet #untoldvisuals
Satisfying my travel lust close to home 😌 The Satisfying my travel lust close to home 😌

The High Fens are my favorite place to go hiking in winter. In "normal years" we don't meet a soul out there, but this year the whole of Belgium agreed this was the Fens were the place to be. Maybe the fact that it was the only corner of our country covered with snow had something to do with that 😬 Little did we know a cold front would hit all of Europe just a few weeks later! 🥶

To avoid the crowds on the Fens, we stayed lower on the map and parked somewhere between Jalhay and Solwaster. I know the Ardennes quiet well, because I spent the first 16 summers of my life there. I still remember places that are less visited and also just driving around without a plan and stopping by places that look interesting helps (that's what we did on this trip, so don't ask me about the specific location 😅). How much I hated the Ardennes by the time I was 16, so much I appreciate knowing the region now that everyone is forced to vacation close to home.

What's your favorite way to travel in Belgium?

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Up to snow good 😝 This little fluffball didn' Up to snow good 😝 

This little fluffball didn't know what happened last January, when we let her out of the car in the middle of a winter wonderland. How unsure she was about the cold mushy mush, so much she loves frolicking through it today. Lucky for her, our very own garden has been covered in snow for the past few days ❄️

#aussieshepherd_feature #vlaamseblogger #aussieshepherdfeatures #miniaussiepuppy #aussomefeature #bergeraustralian #masoftheworld #puppylove #aussieshepherd_shoutout #australianshepherd #showmeyourauss #aussie_corner #aussiepuppy #belgianblogger #australianshepherdofinsta #aussieshep #miniaussiesofinstagram #aussieshepherd #australianshepherdworld #australianshepherds_ #australianshepherdofinstagram #miniaussie #antwerpblogger
When I was a child, I was certain of the fact that When I was a child, I was certain of the fact that "adulthood" was a perfectly defined phase of life that you enetred the day you had 1) a job and 2) moved out of your parental home. As if you'd wake up the next day and be an adult who had everything together, never ate snacks before dinner and always had the last word in discussions. 

I moved out 6 years ago and have worked for 5 years, but I still snack before dinner and am very far from having my stuff together. But finally today I felt a hint of what my child-self dreamt adulthood would be like. I was calling banks to make appointments to discuss mortgage loans and I realized: this is it. I am adulting.

#winterwonderland #wintermagic #winternature #coldwinterday #winteraesthetic #mywintercapture #winterphotography #thequietwinter #sneeuwpret #snowsnowsnow #underthesnow #snowcovered #snowlover #snowlovers #embracingtheseasons #aseasonalyear #cornersofmyworld #everydaymagic #weroamhome #goodtimesoutside #visitardenne #visitwallonia #mawallonie #ig_belgium #lavieestbelge #belphenomenal #belgiantravelblogger #belgianblogger #vlaamseblogger #antwerpblogger
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