decoration frenzy

I have a decoration frenzy at the moment, I know I always have this, but now especially with the new baby coming, I need to have things in place! quick, and fast.
Of course this had led to me ordering books from amazon again and looking through them religiously...I can't get enough of the beautiful photos, ideas and dream that my house will also look like that, just by buying these books....I know, it's a good excuse!
Being the type of person who loves to paint, move furniture and change objects from here to there, it's not easy being forced to take it easy and not take part in our changes at home.
For the moment I keep myself happy with fruits, and small scale decoration, like pictures and frames, and candles. my husband is left with big projects....

Hope you all are well and wish you all a nice weekend ahead!
Solange

Sweet dreams

Waiting for spring, waiting for sun, waiting for my baby....

In the meantime I bought some tulips (they are everywhere in Holland!) and try to eat fresh fruits, to get into a spring mood. It's only February, but I feel a strong need to clean, tidy and get the house airy and fresh.
My 2 new books have arrived, and although they are not new on the market, I didn't have them yet. very enjoyable!

have a good weekend everybody!

renovation and decoration

Finally we finished the renovation & decoration of our top floor. It became very nice and I am very happy with the result. The colours are calm and it gives a whole lot of new living space.

Of the decoration is the nicest part. I especially love the guest room, since I think guest rooms are one of those rooms which say a lot about your feelings towards having guests. It's nice when I am a guest, to arrive somewhere special or cared for.
This weekend we will take it easy and do very little. So enjoyable to just have a long breakfast and maybe look for a sidetable, for the livingroom.
Enjoy the weekend!

birthday house....

Happy Birthday to my little man who turned 5 already. He was so happy and exited by all the people, gifts and children who visited.
At the moment I have got a nasty backache due to my pregnancy, but nevertheless it was a wonderful day and we even had some sun.

Wish you all a nice week!

New year ahead

I love the festive days, but must say that I am also glad to be back to normal life. We had big works before Christmas, putting a new carpet and doors on our top floor, and all this is finally behind us and we can start the decorating.
At the moment I am trying to find curtains, isn't that difficult? There is so much choice and I also seem to find something in a magazine which is either out of stock or not for sale here.

I'm due in May of our second child, so I am starting to think about the nursery, my 5 year old son is eager to think along, and its funny to see how he already has got an interest in moving furniture and decoration.

I don't always comment on your blogs, but I do keep reading them, sometimes I just don't have to time to leave a comment.
Lynn, Nadine, Marjolijn, Madelief, Mary-Laure, Rebecca from Sanctuary, Chantal, Terri, Thanks for all your lovely posts, and keeping me inspired!

Wish you all a lovely week!


Solange

busy days

Busy days indeed...preparations for Christmas, a new floor being renovated in our home, my belly growing and growing....
It does feel like Christmas is near, but honestly, I am rather tired at this moment. I think I will just enjoy the good food, the days home and resting.
Sometimes you forget to actually forget it's time for fun and relaxation when you are so busy preparing, shopping and taking care of all the things there are to do around the house and family!



don't you love the white flowers, covered with wax, a real winter bouquet.

Am I too early, or.....?

I have of course been buying all the possible interior magazine, since the December issues are always my favourite. Full of ideas and I usually keep these issue, which means I have got old christmas magazines, lovely!
I just can't get enough of the food presented, the cosy interiors. Especially the british magazines are so good at this.

At home I have started to add a little touch here and there. I have to be careful, since we have first St. Nicolas on December 5th, but I do that mainly for our son, secretly I can't wait for it to be over, so we can move on to the serious feast, Christmas.
I have even got a blu ray version of the Christmas Carol this year (I know, I know....) since that movie is a must during the Christmas holidays.
After December 6th I can let go and fully indulge in decoration....still a bit of patience.
have a nice week everybody!