8 June 2009

Quote on Monday ...

Pic: Paul Massey


“If you want a golden rule that will fit everything, this is it:


Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.”


- William Morris -

5 June 2009

I love ...

I happen to come across Anastasia’s 'I love' list and found it so wonderful to read and quite inspiring, I just had to create my own!

So my life’s simple pleasures ...

... Vintage paper bundles – Photoshop – Tea – Paper - Ribbons – Silence – Faded florals – Jane Austin –Doris Day – Garlic – Cook books - Figs – Linen – Birkenstock – Copenhagen - Postcards – England – Journals – Secrets – Storms – Edward Gorey - Tins – Peonies – Handmade – Body Balance – Words - Cooking – Laughter – Mascara – Vintage children’s books – Vintage wallpaper – Ghosts – Ideas - Handwritten letters – Cheese – Dragonflies - Flea markets – Softness - Vintage jewellery – Home – Camping - Impressionists - Antique lace - Mary Poppins aka Julie Andrews - Detectives– Line drawings – Rambling – Mum & Dad - Rain at night – Company – Fresh laundry - Mango – Photography - A*line skirts & Tank tops - Cats - Texture & detail – History - London – Tea cups & saucers – Faded watercolors – Freshly baked bread – Audrey Hepburn – Brocante - Custard – Inner beauty - Motown - Blogging – Laughing - Nigella Lawson – Cafes for Latte Macchiato & starring at people – Creativity - Car boot sales – Large tote bags – Botanical illustrations – Typography - Aged paper – Novastar - Antique Linen - Contrast - The stars on a clear night – Murder she wrote – Agatha Christie – Weekend getaway– Greeting cards – Fire places - Amusement parks and scary rides – My love - Day dreaming – Alan Rickman - Bookshops – Pale nail polish – Britain’s small country villages – Life –Victorian times – Pixies - Altered books – Bing Crosby – White antique buttons - Etsy – Ephemera – DIY – Boots – Mr. Darcy - Smell of old books – Almonds – Quotes – Lists – Magazines – The Woods – Travel – Notepads – Sleep – Nature – Antique photo’s – Pewter teapots – Anneke Bloemen books - Fabrics – Mixed Media – Gardening – BBC’s Costume drama’s – Castle’s & Mansions – The UK – Ceramics – William Morris – Early morning (coffee) – Sewing – Collecting – Inspirations – Used leather – Friends old & new …

Love to hear your loves & inspirations!!!

11 May 2009

These are a few ...

... of my favourite things!

I just love going to fleamarkets specially the ones in the South of Belgium and France.
Getting up really early ... usually not a problem cause I do not sleep a wink when I know I am going to one. And when you're finally there and you pick-up a few things like on the pictures below ... you just can't get the smile of my face!



Old chocolate container

Wooden lamp after a very good clean!

Ladies clogs

All pics: Mooi van Toen


7 May 2009

Twittering ...

This dainty little blue bird was handcrafted by Cathy Nash of Tadpoles and Teacups and was her giveaway last month.

I was gobsmacked when I found out that I had won this cute little guy.


Upon his arrival he landed on my nightstand and has been twittering over there ever since. He puts a smile on my face everytime I wake up in the morning. Isn't that just the best start of any day!

Thanks a milllion Cathy!

Go check out her blog ... she makes the cutest papier mache/clay sculptures and her posts are a delight te read.