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The picture above I made myself with oilpaint, for my pregnant friend, who is expecting very soon. I thought the sheeps were a nice children's picture. It was fun making, wish I had more time, then I would make many more!
Tomorrow we are leaving to France, to my in-laws. It's always lovely to visit, since France has nice shops and well, I don't have to explain right?
I also told you in my previous posts, about my brother who made a lovely dress for me, and here you can see the result. The material is raw silk and I think the dress looks very festive.
Then, my magazine from Australia arrived, and it was so wonderful to go through it again, it's a great magazine!
I hope everybody enjoys the days and I will be back soon!
Take care, Solange
Last week, I was driving on a highway, when I remembered having read about a little farm in the middle of nowhere, full of antique china and cutlery, linens and table accesories, which the owners buy from France, Germany and Belgium. I had never been there, but let me tell you, it was a pleasant suprise...
I found 6 old hotel silver ice cream bowls, which look great in my cupboard and an old plate, a bowl and 6 19th century champagne glasses, very delicate and light.
I do use these items of course, since I don't want to run a museum at home, but they just make my table a whole lot more interesting and nicer looking!
I am so happy with my treasures, that I told myself that I would return again some day.
Sometimes it's good to just go somewhere, without planning too much, to be suprised at what you can find.
have a lovely week girls,
Solange 
It's been a few days since I blogged, since I was so busy with work, my family and doing all the other things a household requires... I am happy that tomorrow is my last day at work and then we are off for some days. Easter really is around the corner.
On my last trip to the gardencenter, with my 3 year old son pushing the cart and once and while sitting in the cart, I found some absolutely beautiful home decorations. It's funny, that when you don't look for things, they just happen to be there!
The other exiting thing is my new book called 'My French life' by Vickie Archer. It's all I can think of these days, Paris. She describes the Provence, the step by step adventure of buying an old Mas in France and all this is enriched with gorgeous photos of food, landscapes and of course, Paris.
We are planning our next trip to Paris, so there is enough research to do! Each time we go there, we realize we need yet more days for all the museums, the sights, the enjoyment.
But for now, I fill my home with my new plants and accessories and hope that the sun will shine a little more for Easter.
have a nice end of the week girls!
Solange
This week has been somewhat strange, but good and busy. I had taken some days off work, then worked some days, then off again. I had the time to clean up some things which I left to linger far too long already and managed to shop again, something I didn't do for a long time. I usually end up buying things for the house, but this week I found some really cool super highwaisted jeans, like the 50's style, lovely! I was fed up of all the low cut, baring all jeans, not elegant enough for my taste.
I found 3 metal coloured pots in town and actually they are used to put plants in, but I thought it would look very nice to keep my cotton sticks and facepads in there. I also bought a lovely Lavender plant, for it's scent and look, so summerish!
and then, yes, I have to admit to having another book, I will keep my next post reserved for some books again.
Spring has definately left marks in our garden and with some colour it's looking better already. Inside tulips are adding colour and since I live in the Netherlands, tulips are to be found on every corner of the street!
Another picture is showing our oven, I love Quiches Lorraine and my husband made some for friends, plus for me :-)
Hope you all enjoy your end of the week!!
Solange
I got a subscription in February for 'Australian Country Style'. I like to read magazines from all over the world, and since I had tried a Scandanavian magazine for 1 year, it was time to try something new, different. I wasn't getting new ideas and maybe I am wanting more then the 'all white' style.
Now, today came my first issue.....I can tell you that this magazine is definitely an inspiration, full of articles and pictures of beach homes, cottages, country style: yes, different: yes, but not only interior, it's also packed with beauty, fashion and recipes! very fresh and cool!
Of course county style can be defined in many ways and luckily we can give a personal twist to our own 'country style' at home, with this magazine it shouldn't be too hard to get ideas.
Wish you all a happy, sunny weekend!
Yes, it was time for springcleaning this weekend.... we did so many things. I must admit that we have a cleaning lady who comes once a week for 4 hours to clean, but this weekend, we did all the other things, like organizing your books, clothes, we threw away what we didn't need anymore, we build a cupboard and we oiled our oak floor....what a job....
We cleaned carpets, ordered toys, and more. The picture of the cupboard is in my hobbyroom, it was such a mess, with things laying everywhere, that I just realised I needed a place to store my things. There were pieces of fabric, canvasses for painting, books and a sewing machine... I guess this must sound very familiar to you.
Now, I can relax and sit back. I am very happy with the result, a clean house gives you a clean head and more calmth.
I also added a picture, of the spring roses, the honey and cake which are really enjoyable after a weekend full of chores. I do hope you all enjoy the beginning of spring. It really is my favourite time of the year.
Enjoy your week girls!
