Sometimes, simplicity is the essence of happiness. Especially, if you have a gorgeous view of the water. This house in Stockholm is just the proof. Life’s happiness can be summed up in two words: simplicity and minimalism. I like minimal design, but I am not a fan of stark minimalism which feels sort of lifeless. […]
Month: June 2021
A Home Filled With Plants Shows How To Create An Oasis In The City
Good Morning, let’s welcome another week. It’s a Monday morning and the weather has been gorgeous all along here in Netherlands. This is really rare. I feel blessed to have a weather like this. I putter in my kitchen and backyard and try to create a herb garden and water my plants and marvel at […]
Creating A Home That’s Made With Labour Of Love
Hello Friday – coming to an end to another work week. At this point though I wonder if I prefer the calmness of week days over the chaos of weekends. My weekends had been pretty busy for the last few months, not that I am attending too many parties or events, but just general house […]
10 Amazing Outdoor Lounging That Will Leave You In Awe
Hoi Hoi, happy Thursday. And what an amazing day for outdoor lovers. The sun has been shining for the last week or so and it promises to shine for the next week at least. The temperature is perfect, not very warm and definitely not cold. The perfect weather to sit outside on your backyard, patio, […]
A Beautiful Duplex Filled With Plants And An Outdoor Oasis
Hello there. It’s already midweek and the sun continues to shine here in Netherlands. The summer is finally here it seems. I had been diligently washing and cleaning all our winter gears and putting them away. Clearing the wardrobes is a lot of work I must say, and right now to be very honest, my […]
10 Beautiful And Inspiring Teeny Tiny Apartment Balconies
Having a spacious outdoor space might be difficult to find, especially if you are a city dweller. Some of us, who at least have a terraced house are fortunate, but the rest of us, who live on apartments, having a big terrace is indeed a dream, we might consider ourselves lucky if we have any […]
A Beautiful, Relaxed Home That Connects Indoor With Outdoor
Hello and happy Monday. And what a gorgeous Monday it is. As usual, I started my day with a walk. However, my walk was a very unmindful one filled with thoughts of this and that, which I couldn’t move aside. I came home not rally feeling fresh. These are the days when I question everything, […]
How To Significantly Improve The View From Your House If You Don’t Have A Good One
Hello there, finally Friday. It’s been a long and busy week for me and I am happy to wind down for the weekend. The weather has been gorgeous and sunshine makes me merrier. My yesterday’s post was about outdoor ideas for a more zen living and I couldn;t help but be amazed at the lush […]
10 Amazing Small Outdoor Ideas For Your Zen Living
Hello and a happy Thursday. It’s not very sunny today, but it’s quite warm, but not warm enough to create discomfort. This is the perfect weather for me. I can sit outside for hours without feeling cold or sweating. There is some cloud and I can hear the birds chirping. I can also feel the […]
A Home Filled With Books, Enjoying A Slow Life
Hello, it’s a gorgeous sunny day. I was writing my journal soaking in the sun, however not really enjoying the moment, rather hurrying up because, well I have stuff to do and miles to go. My duties and responsibilities are always creating a chaos in my mind and as much as I tried to meditate […]