BAM! 2021 sure welcomed us with open arms, didn't BAM! 2021 sure welcomed us with open arms, didn't it? 

I took a two week hiatus from the good ole Gram to get used to my new longer working hours and binge Bridgerton. Am I the only one who thinks that show is a hot mess? It's basically a 1800s costume drama but with taylor swift on violins and the occasional close-up of Rรฉge-Jean Page's butt ๐Ÿ˜ณ I can't help but wonder... what the *bleep* did I just watch? ๐Ÿ˜…

Happy Friday guys! You've made it throgh the second week of 2021 ๐Ÿฅณ If you don't have any plans for the weekend yet, Bridgerton is available on Netflix ๐Ÿ˜‰

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Chapter 2020 comes to and end as we turn the page Chapter 2020 comes to and end as we turn the page I want to thank you all for your support this year. ๐Ÿ’—

It was a year of many lows that taught me how to find my highs in the little things. Despite the tough times, there were also plenty of moments filled with friends, coffee & rose wine, little escapes in my own country and... A PUPPY! Thank you all for following along! โœจ

Happy New Year! ๐Ÿฅ‚๐Ÿพ I don't know what will be written in chapter 2021, but I'm hoping for 365 pages full of love and light for all of us.

Ps: the photos from Valencia, Helsinki and Tallinn were made in 2019 but posted in 2020 ๐Ÿ™ˆ I did not travel abroad this past year.

#happynewyear๐ŸŽ‰ #happynewyear2021 #newyearwishes #greatfulfor2020 #yearinreview #bestnine2020 #topnine2020 #antwerpblogger #belgiantravelblogger #belgianblogger #vlaamseblogger #discoverunder2k
The five days between Christmas and NYE where you The five days between Christmas and NYE where you don't know what day it is, who you are and what you are supposed to be doing. Am I right?? ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™€๏ธ

Since I am living in limbo too, here's a thowback to when I could still buy my mulled wine from a cute Austrian market stall rather than the local grocery store. I smuggled that mug home, so the heartbreak isn't too bad ๐Ÿ˜‰

๐Ÿ“Œ๐Ÿ“ธ: Vienna January 2018.

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From me to you, Merry Christmas! ๐ŸŽ„โค๏ธ A can From me to you, Merry Christmas! ๐ŸŽ„โค๏ธ

A candid photo to - hopefully - brighten up this weird Christmas day โœจ We can't be with our family & friends, but thank goodness there are potato croquettes and cheesy oven-baked appetizers to soften the pain ๐Ÿฅ‚ have a lovely Christmas!
Baby it's cโ„๏ธvid outside ๐ŸŽ„ And since there Baby it's cโ„๏ธvid outside ๐ŸŽ„

And since there's no place to go during a pandemic and this awful weather, we will be spending Christmas eve in our little bubble at home. Queu the cheesy Christmas movies and cheesy appetizers! โœจ

Oh, and let's not forget the prosecho-ho-ho! ๐Ÿฅ‚๐ŸŽ…

โœจ Happy Holidays! โœจ

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Time travelling to december 2019, when we enjoyed Time travelling to december 2019, when we enjoyed Glรถgg and Dutch poffertjes on the Christmas market in Tallinn. My last trip abroad! What I wouldn't give to visit a @kalev_eesti candy shop right now... ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿญ Those Kiss-Kiss toffees were something else ๐Ÿคค 

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Happily dancing into Christmas week ๐ŸŽ…๐ŸŽ„How is Happily dancing into Christmas week ๐ŸŽ…๐ŸŽ„How is it only 4 days 'til Christmas?? I know we all wished for this year to wrap up quickly, but this is a new kind of fast! ๐ŸŽ๏ธ๐Ÿ’จ

All the christmas presents are wrapped and ready on my printer (can't have them under the tree with the puppy!) and we will drive by our family later this week to drop them off on their doorsteps. I'll be like Santa but without the sleigh and reindeer! ๐ŸฆŒ Then we plan on having a big zoom call with everyone to open gifts together and have a chat. Not the Christmas I imagined, but it will be lovely nonetheless. ๐ŸŒŸ

As long as there are potato croquettes... ๐Ÿ˜‰

#styleandsmilemonday #mondaystyle #mondaystyletribe #stylemeonamonday #autumnstyle #myseasonalstyle #autumnstylefile #myautumnwardrobe #stylingtheseasons #stylinginspiration #neverknowinglyunderdressed #simplestyle #mystylestory #mystyle #simplystyledforautumn #myautumnwardrobe #autumnstyles #autumnstylefiles #dailyedit #dailystyle #countrystyleloves #simplestyle #everydaystyle #everydaystylebook #mylifemystyle #happytobemeoutfit #simplystyled #simplestylingsimplyme #discoverunder3k #belgianblogger
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I haven't been out shooting lately. The last photo on my DSLR is from mid november. It's nearly christmas and I probably should be posting something festive, but I haven't felt inspired to create anything. The holidays feel so weird this year and my christmas spirit never lifted without the usual social gatherings and christmassy outings. Maybe mulled wine and cringe-worthy christmas movies on TV will get me in the right mood! I could watch "Home Alone" for the first time? Or should I go with "Die Hard" so we can settle that debate for once and for all?

Anyway, by lack of festive content, I'm giving you my two favorite detail shots I made this fall ๐Ÿ˜Š

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Europe, The Netherlands, Travel · 9 December 2015

5 hours in Amsterdam

On Monday I promised to share a mini-post about our mini-trip to Amsterdam. I got sick and spent most of Monday and Tuesday in bed fighting the flu. My fever is gone now and I’m left with a nasty cold, but that won’t stop me from returning to my blog. It’s been a while.

K shared the Amsterdam lights festival on Facebook and asked me if I wanted to come with her. As if she really had to ask! We left in the early afternoon on Saturday and took the 2 hour drive up north, just to see the installments for the lights festival and the Christmas decor. Upon arrival we came by the Rijksmuseum where we got snappy happy at the Iamsterdam letters and then we warmed ourselves up with a coffee at Bagels & Beans. It was SO cold outside, but the frost could not spoil our fun. We aimlessly wandered around the canals and alleys, visited De Bijenkorf and shopped for delicious edible souvenirs along the way. While blindly following the canal looking for more installments of the lights festival, we came across a small Christmas Market where we bought poffertjes to share. It felt so good to have something warm in my hands after hours of walking, haha. We got word about a new shopping section in Amsterdam Centraal and so we went to take a look. We found a cozy little shop called WAAR where we shopped three different Tony Chocolonely flavors for the ride back home. The dark caramel sea salt was to die for! I found this pretty, but way over budget scarf at Sissy-Boy and we were sad that Victoria’s Secret turned out to only sell the beauty products. There was a De Burgerij restaurant which we were pretty excited about, but my excitement was tempered when I learned that Yoghurt Barn was still under construction. Guess I’ll have to return to Amsterdam and stop by De Pijp next time!
I don’t have any decent pictures to share, which is why this turned into a rather hasty mini-post. I’ve injured my shoulders and have been advised not to carry heavy things, such as my laptop or unnecessarily heavy handbags. That’s why I left my DSLR camera at home and most of the night-time photos I took with my phone are not worth sharing. Amstergramming it is!
To be honest, I am kind of lost for words now. I haven’t been the best blogger these past few weeks and haven’t really had the energy to post much. Or the time (and weather) to shoot my OOTDs. If you don’t mind, I’m going to enjoy the last dark sea salt caramel truffles while watching Archer on Netflix. I shot a few photos of our Christmas tree and I’m really excited to share those with you! The post should be up on Friday. Thank you for being patient with me.

 

In: Europe, The Netherlands, Travel

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Comments

  1. Nina says

    9 December 2015 at 22:43

    aaaah ik ben nog maar รฉรฉn keer een paar uur in amsterdam geweest, daar moet precies toch eens verandering in komen!

    Reply
  2. aprileveryday says

    9 December 2015 at 23:30

    Aww! Feel better soon! I’ve always wanted to visit Amsterdam – it looks amazing, especially all Christmassy! I can’t wait to see your tree – I took a couple snaps of ours and I keep meaning to blog them hah!
    xo April

    Reply
  3. Mica says

    10 December 2015 at 13:47

    I’m glad you had a fun trip – sounds like it was needed with getting sick and having injured your shoulders! I hope you feel better and back to 100% soon! ๐Ÿ™‚

    Away From The Blue Blog

    Reply
  4. Karen - Dressing in Labels says

    10 December 2015 at 21:30

    Amsterdam is zo een mooie stad he! Veel beterscahp

    x Karen

    http://dressinginlabels.blogspot.com

    Reply
  5. Kristian Olson says

    12 December 2015 at 22:24

    Okay, first no more illnesses or injuries for you! But seriously, hope you are feeling better. Second, I actually really like seeing travel recaps utilize instagrams because it feels very in-the-moment, like we are there with you. Sounds like a fun trip too!

    Reply
  6. JC Carter says

    18 December 2015 at 15:17

    Pictures and posts don’t always have to be perfect. It your blog and should be a reflection of you. I think your insta pics are great for this kind of post.

    Reply

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BAM! 2021 sure welcomed us with open arms, didn't BAM! 2021 sure welcomed us with open arms, didn't it? 

I took a two week hiatus from the good ole Gram to get used to my new longer working hours and binge Bridgerton. Am I the only one who thinks that show is a hot mess? It's basically a 1800s costume drama but with taylor swift on violins and the occasional close-up of Rรฉge-Jean Page's butt ๐Ÿ˜ณ I can't help but wonder... what the *bleep* did I just watch? ๐Ÿ˜…

Happy Friday guys! You've made it throgh the second week of 2021 ๐Ÿฅณ If you don't have any plans for the weekend yet, Bridgerton is available on Netflix ๐Ÿ˜‰

#neverknowinglyunderdressed #simplestyle #mystylestory #mystyle #simplystyledforautumn #myautumnwardrobe #autumnstyles #autumnstylefiles #dailystyle #countrystyleloves #simplestyle #everydaystyle #everydaystylebook #mylifemystyle #happytobemeoutfit #simplestylingsimplyme #discoverunder3k #belgianblogger #igersbelgium #ig_belgium #belgiumblogger #antwerpblogger
Chapter 2020 comes to and end as we turn the page Chapter 2020 comes to and end as we turn the page I want to thank you all for your support this year. ๐Ÿ’—

It was a year of many lows that taught me how to find my highs in the little things. Despite the tough times, there were also plenty of moments filled with friends, coffee & rose wine, little escapes in my own country and... A PUPPY! Thank you all for following along! โœจ

Happy New Year! ๐Ÿฅ‚๐Ÿพ I don't know what will be written in chapter 2021, but I'm hoping for 365 pages full of love and light for all of us.

Ps: the photos from Valencia, Helsinki and Tallinn were made in 2019 but posted in 2020 ๐Ÿ™ˆ I did not travel abroad this past year.

#happynewyear๐ŸŽ‰ #happynewyear2021 #newyearwishes #greatfulfor2020 #yearinreview #bestnine2020 #topnine2020 #antwerpblogger #belgiantravelblogger #belgianblogger #vlaamseblogger #discoverunder2k
The five days between Christmas and NYE where you The five days between Christmas and NYE where you don't know what day it is, who you are and what you are supposed to be doing. Am I right?? ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™€๏ธ

Since I am living in limbo too, here's a thowback to when I could still buy my mulled wine from a cute Austrian market stall rather than the local grocery store. I smuggled that mug home, so the heartbreak isn't too bad ๐Ÿ˜‰

๐Ÿ“Œ๐Ÿ“ธ: Vienna January 2018.

#visitvienna #vienna_austria #viennacity #viennalife #1000thingsvienna #welovevienna #viennagram #viennanow #viennagoforit #wonderlustvienna #viennascene #loves_austria #discoveraustria #austriavision #travelfashiongirl #dametraveler #ladiesgoneglobal #sheisnotlost #wearetravelgirls #femaletravelcommunity #travelgirlsgetaways #womenwhoexplore #thediscoverer #girldiscoverers #travelinladies #girlsthatwander #damestravel #belgianblogger #antwerpblogger #thegingertravels
From me to you, Merry Christmas! ๐ŸŽ„โค๏ธ A can From me to you, Merry Christmas! ๐ŸŽ„โค๏ธ

A candid photo to - hopefully - brighten up this weird Christmas day โœจ We can't be with our family & friends, but thank goodness there are potato croquettes and cheesy oven-baked appetizers to soften the pain ๐Ÿฅ‚ have a lovely Christmas!
Baby it's cโ„๏ธvid outside ๐ŸŽ„ And since there Baby it's cโ„๏ธvid outside ๐ŸŽ„

And since there's no place to go during a pandemic and this awful weather, we will be spending Christmas eve in our little bubble at home. Queu the cheesy Christmas movies and cheesy appetizers! โœจ

Oh, and let's not forget the prosecho-ho-ho! ๐Ÿฅ‚๐ŸŽ…

โœจ Happy Holidays! โœจ

#christmas2020 #christmassy #rusticchristmas #christmascoffee #christmasmug #mugsofinstagram #christmastreedecorating #howiholiday #embracingtheseasons #ofsimplethings #createinwinter #distractionsandinspirations #foreverfaffing #awhisperedbeauty #myhyggehome #calmcollected #slowlivingforlife #slowlvingmovement #slowandsimpledays #allkindsofmagic #magicalmoments #coziness #cozyaesthetic #warmandcozy #cozyseason #ofcosymoments #cozycoffee #bokehphotography #vlaamseblogger #antwerpbogger
Winter essentials โ„๏ธ #wearwhatyoulovewednesda Winter essentials โ„๏ธ

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Time travelling to december 2019, when we enjoyed Time travelling to december 2019, when we enjoyed Glรถgg and Dutch poffertjes on the Christmas market in Tallinn. My last trip abroad! What I wouldn't give to visit a @kalev_eesti candy shop right now... ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿญ Those Kiss-Kiss toffees were something else ๐Ÿคค 

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Happily dancing into Christmas week ๐ŸŽ…๐ŸŽ„How is Happily dancing into Christmas week ๐ŸŽ…๐ŸŽ„How is it only 4 days 'til Christmas?? I know we all wished for this year to wrap up quickly, but this is a new kind of fast! ๐ŸŽ๏ธ๐Ÿ’จ

All the christmas presents are wrapped and ready on my printer (can't have them under the tree with the puppy!) and we will drive by our family later this week to drop them off on their doorsteps. I'll be like Santa but without the sleigh and reindeer! ๐ŸฆŒ Then we plan on having a big zoom call with everyone to open gifts together and have a chat. Not the Christmas I imagined, but it will be lovely nonetheless. ๐ŸŒŸ

As long as there are potato croquettes... ๐Ÿ˜‰

#styleandsmilemonday #mondaystyle #mondaystyletribe #stylemeonamonday #autumnstyle #myseasonalstyle #autumnstylefile #myautumnwardrobe #stylingtheseasons #stylinginspiration #neverknowinglyunderdressed #simplestyle #mystylestory #mystyle #simplystyledforautumn #myautumnwardrobe #autumnstyles #autumnstylefiles #dailyedit #dailystyle #countrystyleloves #simplestyle #everydaystyle #everydaystylebook #mylifemystyle #happytobemeoutfit #simplystyled #simplestylingsimplyme #discoverunder3k #belgianblogger
Fall shows us how beautiful it is to let things go Fall shows us how beautiful it is to let things go ๐Ÿ‚

I haven't been out shooting lately. The last photo on my DSLR is from mid november. It's nearly christmas and I probably should be posting something festive, but I haven't felt inspired to create anything. The holidays feel so weird this year and my christmas spirit never lifted without the usual social gatherings and christmassy outings. Maybe mulled wine and cringe-worthy christmas movies on TV will get me in the right mood! I could watch "Home Alone" for the first time? Or should I go with "Die Hard" so we can settle that debate for once and for all?

Anyway, by lack of festive content, I'm giving you my two favorite detail shots I made this fall ๐Ÿ˜Š

#leafphotography #leaflove #leavesonlyleaves #leaveschanging #leavesfall #almostautumn #upandautumn #embracingtheseasons #fallmood #itsfallyall #autumniscoming #hellofall #myautumnalmagic #slowsimpleseasonal #warmcolors #ourautumncaptures #cuddleweather #welcomefall #fallismyfavorite #seasonsinsquares #ourchildhoodautumn #fallyall #seasonalyear #fallingforfall #huntingforautumn #autumniscoming #fallready #fallfeels #fallinspo #leafmealone
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