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 Rége-Jean Page's butt 😳 I can't help but wonder... what the *bleep* did I just watch? 😅

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

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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. 💗

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! ✨

Happy New Year! 🥂🍾 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 🙈 I did not travel abroad this past year.

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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?? 🤷‍♀️

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 😉

📌📸: Vienna January 2018.

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From me to you, Merry Christmas! 🎄❤️ A can From me to you, Merry Christmas! 🎄❤️

A candid photo to - hopefully - brighten up this weird Christmas day ✨ We can't be with our family & friends, but thank goodness there are potato croquettes and cheesy oven-baked appetizers to soften the pain 🥂 have a lovely Christmas!
Baby it's c❄️vid outside 🎄 And since there Baby it's c❄️vid outside 🎄

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! ✨

Oh, and let's not forget the prosecho-ho-ho! 🥂🎅

✨ Happy Holidays! ✨

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Time travelling to december 2019, when we enjoyed Time travelling to december 2019, when we enjoyed Glögg 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... 🍬🍭 Those Kiss-Kiss toffees were something else 🤤 

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Happily dancing into Christmas week 🎅🎄How is Happily dancing into Christmas week 🎅🎄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! 🏎️💨

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! 🦌 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. 🌟

As long as there are potato croquettes... 😉

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Fall shows us how beautiful it is to let things go Fall shows us how beautiful it is to let things go 🍂

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 😊

#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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Europe, Lithuania, Travel · 11 November 2016

Postcards from Vilnius

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It’s been well over a month since K and I returned from Vilnius and I have no excuses whatsoever for why this post is up so late. The only reason is that the task of going through 300+ photo’s and editing a good few for the blog seemed so daunting on top of everything else I had to get done. Those of you who follow me on Instagram might have seen that we got the keys to our new home yesterday, so basically the last few weeks have been spend planning and buying really exciting (not!) things such as floor tiles, paint brushes, laminate, putty and a chrome tap for the kitchen sink. I think I prefer shopping for new dresses. Anyway, Finally I found the courage to go through my vacation photos and share a few bits about Vilnius. I’m going to be honest here and already tell you that I’m actually more excited about the second blog post I have planned about this trip. For now: Random pictures from throughout the town!

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When we hopped on the bus that brought us from the airport to the city center it became clear that we had arrived just in the right time. While we had enjoyed a summer heatwave in Belgium only the week before, fall was already in full swing in Lithuania. The leaves were beautiful red and gold, the air crisp and chilly. It was absolutely stunning! From up on Subačiaus apžvalgos aikštelė we got a beautiful view over the city in all it’s golden glory.

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Wandering down from Subačiaus apžvalgos aikštelė we ended up in Užupis, a neighbourhood in Vilnius that is mostly know for its artistic scene. We had a coffee and wandered around a bit. Fun fact: Užupis declared itself independent in the nineties and has it’s own president.

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Old town Vilnius is a maze of tiny streets, often jam-packed with people. Behind every corner you might find another beautiful sight. From inside the Kempinski Hotel, which is located near the cathedral square, you have a beautiful view over the rooftops of the old town. The many churches rise up high above everything else and are as impressive on the inside as they are on the outside. If you can, you must visit the Vilniaus Šv. apaštalų Petro ir Povilo bažnyčia or in basic English: the church of St. Peter & St. Paul. We sadly couldn’t make it inside when we were there, but the church is rumored to be one of the most beautiful in the city.

On our last day in the city we ventured across the Neris river to the newer parts of town. The river banks were lined with trees and flowers, making for a gorgeous sight and the perfect backdrop for some quick outfit photos. I think it would be lovely to sit here in the summer with a take-away lunch and do some people watching. Unfortunately it was rather misty and cold when we visited, so we didn’t stay near the water for too long. To warm up we decided to climb up to the Trys kryžiai or Three Crosses monument for another spectacular view over Vilnius. The monument is located in the hills behind the Cathedral and Gediminas tower. It’s a short, but very steep climb so make sure you are ready for that!

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Starting at the cathedral and running through the heart of the new town, is Gedimino Prospektas. This avenue is home to all your favorite stores and a true food walhalla for all the hungry hipsters out there. Because we ate SO much during this trip, I have to write a separate post about my favorite coffee and food spots in the Lithuanian capital, haha. Stay tuned if you are curious! I had just shopped my fall wishlist before we flew to Lithuania, so I hadn’t planned to do any shopping at all, but when I spotted the gorgeous collection from Max & Co at Gedimino 22 I had to splurge a little. I’ve already featured the dress on my blog last month (see here) and to my happy surprise Max & Co reposted my photo on their Instagram. Those were my fifteen minutes of insta-fame, people!

Overall we really, really enjoyed our time in Vilnius. We went there without any plans, just to wander around and eat whatever food we could find. The Lithuanian cuisine turned out not to be such a success for me, but otherwise I had the time of my life. The town is really green and quiet and I loved discovering all the corners of this city. Vilnius has set our hearts open for more trips up north with Riga being high on my boyfriends list. I can’t wait!

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Travel information:

We stayed in the Bookinn B&B, an old monastery on the Dominikonu Gatve. It’s right in the old city center and near some of Vilnius’s best restaurants so you can go take a nap right after dinner. No complaints about the hotel room whatsoever. Only downside: The nearest stop for buses from and to the airport is about 1,5-2 kilometers away. You could always take a cab of course.  

We flew with WizzAir from Eindhoven to Vilnius and came back with Brussels Airlines from Vilnius to Brussels. WizzAir is cheaper, but Brussels Airlines had better flight schedules for the return flight.

In: Europe, Lithuania, Travel

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  1. aprileveryday says

    12 November 2016 at 11:56

    Vilnius looks amazing! My mum and dad visited earlier in the year and loved it. I love all the autumn colours just starting to change too.
    xo April | April Everyday

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  2. Kristian Olson says

    14 November 2016 at 15:14

    What a fun looking trip!

    Reply
  3. Karlien - Polished Cats says

    14 November 2016 at 22:03

    omg, waarom kende ik deze stad niet? die foto’s zijn prachtig

    Reply
  4. Marlies (GM&PB) says

    15 November 2016 at 13:59

    Nog nooit geweest, maar ‘t staat wel op het verlanglijstje! 😉 Ziet er alvast prachtig uit daar! Misschien moet ik Vilnius toch wat hoger op de lijst zetten…

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  5. Mica says

    16 November 2016 at 02:48

    Oh it looks like a beautiful spot to visit! I’ve never been anywhere like it! 🙂 Your outfit with the Converse is perfect for sightseeing too! Shame the food wasn’t ideal for you but good that you still enjoyed yourself 🙂

    Hope you’re having an awesome week 🙂

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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 Rége-Jean Page's butt 😳 I can't help but wonder... what the *bleep* did I just watch? 😅

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

#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. 💗

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! ✨

Happy New Year! 🥂🍾 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 🙈 I did not travel abroad this past year.

#happynewyear🎉 #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?? 🤷‍♀️

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 😉

📌📸: Vienna January 2018.

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From me to you, Merry Christmas! 🎄❤️ A can From me to you, Merry Christmas! 🎄❤️

A candid photo to - hopefully - brighten up this weird Christmas day ✨ We can't be with our family & friends, but thank goodness there are potato croquettes and cheesy oven-baked appetizers to soften the pain 🥂 have a lovely Christmas!
Baby it's c❄️vid outside 🎄 And since there Baby it's c❄️vid outside 🎄

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! ✨

Oh, and let's not forget the prosecho-ho-ho! 🥂🎅

✨ Happy Holidays! ✨

#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
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Time travelling to december 2019, when we enjoyed Time travelling to december 2019, when we enjoyed Glögg 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... 🍬🍭 Those Kiss-Kiss toffees were something else 🤤 

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Happily dancing into Christmas week 🎅🎄How is Happily dancing into Christmas week 🎅🎄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! 🏎️💨

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! 🦌 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. 🌟

As long as there are potato croquettes... 😉

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Fall shows us how beautiful it is to let things go Fall shows us how beautiful it is to let things go 🍂

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 😊

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