Nanowrimo Week 2 has been amazing fun so far but it does come with it’s blockades. Writer’s block, burn out, and a lack of motivation always come after me right about the halfway point. It’s been two days since I wrote anything for it. I can still catch up but let me share an update on how the process is going so far. Changes will in the works I pictured one story in my head and something different is on…
The holidays are fast approaching and I’m not ready! Of course what do we do when we can’t find what we want in stores (or if something is too expensive)? We DIY it! Do It Yourself has been a thing for ages now. I know when I lived in California, I didn’t have to rely on DIY very much. Now I live in The Netherlands. There are tons decorating ideas that feel different than what I’m used to. So I…
The Dutch are a huge exporter of flowers. Most of this trade happens in the Dutch Flower auctions and take place in only two towns, Aalsmeer and Eelde. Millions of flowers pass through the doors everyday! And I was lucky enough to get a look at the surface of what goes on. This time around I didn’t learn everything about the Dutch Flower auctions. But I do have a better understanding of what happens! A few weeks ago I went with…
Of Monsters and Men are the Icelandic indie folk/pop musical sensation that’s sweeping the globe. Their newest album, Fever Dream, has been out for a few months now and the band is back in the EU. Of course Sander and I couldn’t pass up the chance to see them live! I’ve loved OMaM for years now. I remember first hearing them and falling in love with the folky feel of their music and lyrics. There have only been a few…
Halloween is my favorite holiday of the year but this year I haven’t felt a lot of spirit. I can’t pinpoint what it is though. I had a ton of plans to fix up a special dinner, bake tons of treats but I ended up not doing anything. Maybe it was because I was sick for a while and just too tired to make anything. Either way this year was laid back and not what I was expecting. So instead…
My Autumn capsule wardrobe is as simple as it can get. My favorite comfortable items paired with heavy layers to keep me warm. What keeps my look polished are my accessories. I’ve got a small number of beautiful and timeless jewelry pieces to add shine to my outfit. My current bag obsession is a small fanny pack in mustard. As for the rest of my wardrobe, it’s had a few changes. Nothing too amazing though! I’ve added a bit of…
I know that Halloween is a huge consumer holiday in the United States. Halloween means so much more to me though. Most of my fond memories revolve around Halloween. I don’t buy a lot during the holiday and even less now that I don’t live in America. But why do I find Halloween is so important? I’ve got a few reasons that stand out to me. Let’s talk about death As a culture, we hate talking about death. The more…
I always treasure information and devour it like candy. So when I can’t find a book to read, I know I can place my faith in podcasts. They’re short, fun, easily obtainable and support people doing what they love. So you’ll bet that I’m going to invest my time listening to some. And of course, October is the perfect month for all things spooky. So please allow me to share my favorite spooky Podcasts! Death in the Afternoon This team…
It’s been a few months since I decided I wanted to invest in crystals. I can’t say that I’ve felt any healing power from them but I sure do like the way they look. I spend a lot of late nights looking at crystals on my phone. It’s just so that I can fawn over the beautiful rocks. But it makes no sense to me to order them online. So when I found out that the International Minerals Fair was…