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Aug 29

Happy sunday from my home to yours. Summer flowers in a new ginger jar from Phuket. Almost every trip there is a piece of blue and white I brought home with me. That is the beauty of collecting these pieces. They always match. There was another ginger jar I loved, significantly lower in price. Difficulty deciding which piece to bring home the lady suggested I take this one. She explained why. This piece was not only older she said but it was also painted by a wonderful craftsman. This piece more unique because the men doing this paintwork become rare. Young people don’t want to learn this craft and the older generation creating these pieces are becoming less. The less expensive printed new piece will always be there she smiled. We also took home with us a beautiful silk bedspread. Same story. The sales man explained that some day this special embroidered fabric will become valuable because the people specialized in these techniques become more rare. Education is a good thing. It brings prosperity and health. I can imagine the younger generation wanting to have a better life than their parents. My son is one year away from high school. This is the time where school results begin to matter. Someone asked me if we knew which high school level my son was advised. I nodded and said yes with a smile but without answering the specifics of the question. We emphasize so much on academic results but don’t value enough true craftsmanship. Both my husband and I are creatives. Maybe it is easy for us to say. But I do hope that everyone can flourish in a way that suits them. Without the pressure of society. There will come a time where specialized workers become so rare, they will be the fortunate ones.
This week I will be welcoming the first students for sugar flower classes. Teaching, nurturing creativity brings such incredible joy. After 18 months of hardly any teaching I’m so happy life is getting back to normal more each day. Perhaps a few minutes, scale it up to a few hours, I hope creativity and creating with your hands will be part of your week.
Have a lovely Sunday and brilliant new week everyone.
#creativity #flowersalways #colorlove #summer #currentmood

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Aug 22

I have seen sunsets in Phuket that colored the sky in pink and blue. It reminded me that nature doesn’t care about color coordination, it just gives generously. Happy to be reunited with the flowers at home but the inspiration absorbed almost four weeks away from home, has left me recharged for a long time. Seeing flowers I have never seen before, food and fruits I never tasted before, feeling the waters of the Andaman Sea that were warmer than the outside, all of this leaves me floating for weeks to come. I underestimated how much I missed the warmth of the tropics.
Roses and dahlias the perfect flowers to feel home again.
Have a lovely Sunday and beautiful new week everyone.
#dahlialove #flowersalways #colorlove #roses #currentmood

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Aug 22

Ma Doo Bua, Come to see the lotus in Thai language.
Lotus leaves and flowers I have never seen so big. Our trip to Phuket has been nothing but a dream. Every experience we were lucky to have has been out of this world. So many beautiful moments, sunsets, flowers, extraordinary food, I can go on. My heart and mind is filled with inspiration like never before. I never thought lightly of this trip but the paperwork it took to get here was worth every minute. The most difficult thing to capture in a photograph is the kindness of people. The Thai people turn hospitality into an art. They made us feel so incredibly welcome, it makes it difficult for us to leave. Home it is but with my heart in Phuket. Thank you to all who are joining me on my stories. Hope you don’t mind, there are still some moments I can’t wait to share. These lotus a highlight. They say that lotus even when in the dirtiest water can still produce the most stunning beautiful flower. A reminder to all of us that we don’t need perfect conditions to bloom and strive.
Have a beautiful Sunday and lovely new week everyone. Up next my Sunday flowers.
#phuket #lotusflower #happysunday #flowerlove #home #currentmood

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Aug 1

One of the last peonies and a first dahlia at home before I left. Clouds of petals bursting before my eyes. No Amsterdam favorite flower market for me in the next few weeks but touching down in Phuket, Thailand has calmed my mind. When searching for a destination for us to spent our summer holiday I always had my children in mind. I want them to have fun and relax but also see new, unfamiliar places, get to know new beautiful kind faces, taste different foods, hear the sound of another language, taste the fragrance of another country. So many things that hopefully will expand their minds but more importantly open their hearts. It is true what they say, travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer.
It was a busy time for me before we left, stuff that needed my attention. I heard of the withdrawal of Simone Biles at the Olympics. After working so hard, it must have been such a difficult and disappointing decision for her to make. She knew in her heart this was the best thing for her. I also read the comments from some men (whose name I won’t mention here) who said she shouldn’t use her mental health as an excuse. Shocked to read this I know that rarely people use their mental health as an excuse because most if not all the time, people hide their struggles with mental health. I followed Simones explanation with great interest. She said that there was a disconnect between her mind and her body. This disconnect could put her in danger of hurting even paralyzing her body. She bravely reminded us all that we always need to take care of ourselves first. Sometimes the stakes are high but they should never be more important than the risk we take hurting ourselves. Happy sunday and happy new month of August everyone. Don’t forget to take good care of you.
#peonylove #flowersalways #selfcaresunday #pinklove #coralcharm #currentmood

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Jul 30

Friday sugarflower flashback. We were suppose to go to Surinam this summer. I miss my country of birth and I was so looking forward showing it to our children for the first time. We had no plan B. With sadness I literally looked at the world map and studied its colors, where else could we go? Some green, yellow with lots of orange, red and burgundy. Warm colored countries a no go because of safety and others who surely wouldn’t let us in. There was one country yellow in a sea of red that caught my attention. Thailand was going to open up Phuket safely as of July. When suggesting this option to my husband, he thought I’d lost my mind. The paperwork to get a certificate of entry was massive. And not just that, countless testing was going to be involved. But when the rules are strict for everyone that means a relatively safe environment. I’m working on a difficult project that takes a lot of time, organizing the documents needed for our holiday adding pressure to a busy schedule. But we managed. Or so… we thought. Arriving at Schiphol A’dam airport we were told our ‘international PCR certificate’ wasn’t as international as we thought. Access to fly denied. My. Heart. Sank. Confusion, sadness and tons of guilt, after hibernating for a week, how was I suppose to explain this to my children? Long story short, a call by the best airline was made to authorities an hour before the flight, PCRtest accepted afterall. Boarding an almost empty plane, we just arrived safely in Phuket, Thailand. I never thought we would actually make it to paradise. Happy to be back after a difficult time. More in stories. Happy Friday and a great weekend everyone.
#happyfriday #flowerfriday #littlestoriesofmylife #currentmood

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Jul 11

Happy sunday from my home to yours. Still peonies, feeling like a broken record. A long cold spring and a moderately warm summer so far, brings us peonies in the middle of July. This is so rare. What would you do if the perfect peony buds keep being offered at Saturday’s market? Peony coral charm brightening up our home again. Like most in Europe we are watching the European soccer championship. England versus Italy with a Dutch referee. The Netherlands made it to the finals after all. Peonies and soccer, two of my favorites.
Have a lovely Sunday and great new week everyone. May the best man win.
#peonylove #flowersalways #colorlove #coralcharm #currentmood

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Jul 9

Sugar peony
A happy Friday and summer holiday officially started for us. There is still some work to do so I won’t be going anywhere soon, but the fact that we can enjoy ourselves without official schooldays is something we have all been waiting for. Showing signs of fatigue, I could tell my children are in need of some free days. The other day I heard somebody say that parenting in the time of a pandemic is hard sometimes. I couldn’t agree more. For some it might not be different but I definitely found it challenging at times. Saying no for safety reasons is never easy. This summer is different than last year. I remember how the world came to a stand still for all of us last year and we collectively had to isolate at the same time. We were all in the same boat. Now with borders opening up again and shots under way we are leaving this pandemic space individually and differently. Some still in isolation, others ready to enjoy the world again. What I’m saying is, be kind to yourself. If you still find things hard, that is ok. The weekend is here, hope you get to do whatever makes you happy. Do what makes your mind and your heart feel lifted and lighter.
Sugar peony inspired by peony ‘old faithful’ in its final stage. The repetition of each petal rolled always calming my mind. More in Instastories.
Have a lovely weekend weekend everyone.
#sugarflowers #botanicalart #peony #flowerfriday #littlestoriesofmylife #currentmood

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Jul 4

Happy sunday from my home to yours. Back home in Amsterdam after a few days in Lisbon. First trip without family ever since the world shut down during that unforgettable month of March of last year. Travel truly is one of the best things in life. Going new places, meeting new people, admiring art and architecture and best of all…eating your way through a place away from home. In Lisbon there is this list of food I try to finish. It always starts with Pastel de Nata (custard tarts) for breakfast followed by samosas and croquete de bacalhau (fried fish rolls) at brunch. Portugese bread and tostada with cheese and fish are not be rejected. The most delicious rice or potato dishes and spicy chicken piri piri are a must. Everything is baked in generous and best olive oil. The fragrance of food and the sound of fado music in the streets will make you stop and close your eyes every single moment. With a lot of testing and documents for travel, this was a trip I didn’t take for granted. Home now feeling a little bit of saudade. These peonies the best consolation. Lisbon in Instastories.
Have a lovely Sunday and great new week everyone. When you close your eyes…to where do your thoughts travel?
#peonies #peonylove #flowersalways #pinklove #currentmood

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Jun 27

Happy sunday from my home to yours. So many beautiful peonies offered at saturday market, it was impossible to choose. I love this time of year where there are peonies in every room. Clouds of pink and petals to admire. Peony time one of my favorite times.
Sending love, have a lovely Sunday and great new week everyone.
#peonylove #flowersalways #pinklove #currentmood

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Jun 27

Heavenly doorway. I have posted this entrance years ago but each and every year it gets more beautiful. This year no exception. I sometimes take a detour just to admire this house and its dreamy roses. A’dam is so beautiful at the moment. There are roses in bloom everywhere. Beauty is sometimes only a few steps away.
Have a lovely Sunday and beautiful new week everyone.
#roselove #amsterdam #inbloom #summerlove #currentmood

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Jun 20

Happy sunday and happy Father’s Day for those celebrating.
Peonies and cornflowers. Pink and blue, one of my favorite color combinations. Because of an unusual cold spring we are still enjoying peonies for more weeks to come. So much joy to have these peonies in our home. Rearranging, moving in different spots, capturing them for sugar purposes, I can’t stop playing with them. Tomorrow will be the longest day on our side. Peonies, summer and lots of light, what is not to love.
Have a lovely Sunday and wonderful new week filled with light everyone.
#peonylove #flowersalways #colorlove #currentmood

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Jun 19

Sugar peonies inspired by peony Tini Keeman, peony Gosia and Etched Salmon with a touch of leucocoryne flowers. Peonies are one of the best flowers to recreate in sugar.
News broke last night that restrictions will be lifted in the Netherlands as of June 26. So much joy we are finally getting back to (a new) normal. After hitting that wall a couple of times in this past year, I feel so relieved we made it and that we are getting to the other side of that wall. For the first time in months this Saturday night feels different. Someday soon I hope I will be able to write a post where I will say I’m heading to a party, all dressed up and ready to sing and dance. Who’s with me?
Have a lovely Saturday and great weekend everyone.
#sugarflowers #botanicalart #peony #springmood #currentmood

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Jun 13

Happy sunday from my home to yours. Peonies with one of the very last tulips. I always feel peonies are the most generous consolation from nature after having to say goodby to tulips. It is impossible for me to name a favorite flower. Feeling as if it is some form of betrayal if I would say out loud the name of a favorite one.
One of my favorites for sure, I hope you are ok with lots of peonies from now on.
Have a beautiful Sunday and a lovely new week everyone. Would love to hear about your favorite flower(s).
#flowersalways #pinklove #peonylove #currentmood

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Jun 13

Sugar peonies
And just like that it is peony time. After an unusually cold spring it now feels like summer. I have been working on some things, while also enjoying family time. I feel that we are really entering a new fase and normal times again. After so many months of restrictions I took some days off to really savor our new found freedom that comes with more and more safety each day.
Sugar still making my life a sweet adventure. One not possible without the other, up next my real flowers from Saturday’s market. One of my favorites, let the peony times begin!
Have a lovely Sunday and bright new week everyone. Hope you will enjoy some sweet moments.
#sugarflowers #botanicalart #peony #currentmood

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May 30

Happy sunday from my home to yours. One of the last tulips cut from my rooftop. Every negative has a positive. We have all been anxiously waiting for the warmth of spring. After so much cold and plenty of rain it is finally warming up. Tulips at the end of May. Who would have thought.
Tulips, roses, ranunculus, lilacs and fritillaria imperialis.
Have a lovely Sunday and bright new week everyone. Sending love and warmth. #flowersalways #springlove #currentmood

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May 30

Sugar tulips
Lots of work behind the scenes. Sugar flowers keeping me busy.
Up next my Sunday real flowers. I can’t have one without the other.
Have a lovely Sunday and beautiful new week everyone. Hope you can squeeze in some flowers on your side.
#tulips #sugarflowers #botanicalart #currentmood

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May 23

Happy sunday from my home to yours. One of the last tulips with ranunculus and anemones. There are some things that need my attention right now. I hope I will be able to post some of the work soon but for now I can only leave you with these fresh flowers. I missed everyone on IG and I hope everything is good on your side.
These ‘Carnaval de Rio’ tulips one of my favorites.
Have a lovely Sunday and bright, beautiful new week everyone.
#flowersalways #tuliplove #colorlove #currentmood

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May 23

If you look closely you can see a blue box on the table. It is a money box for whoever likes to donate some cash for the tulip bulbs and flowers on this bridge. I just think it is so amazing that this has been in place for as long as I can remember. Everyone understands that the beauty of these tulips are not to be touched or stolen. They truly make Amsterdam a more beautiful space. Nature is three weeks late this year. The warmth of spring is nowhere near with low temperatures, lots of rain and wind. Tulips are a once a year event only, happy to share tulips from Amsterdam before they are gone.
Hope all is well. Sending you a postcard from Amsterdam signing it with love. Have a lovely Sunday and great new week everyone.
#tuliplove #springishere #amsterdamlove #currentmood

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May 9

Happy sunday and happy Mother’s Day for those celebrating from my home to yours. This is a day of honouring but I know for some Mother’s Day can evoke feelings of mourning. Sending all my love to everyone in joyful and difficult times. (Self) care always and everyday but especially today. Special tulips for a special day from the field of @passionfortulips thank you Michel for letting me choose my favorites.
Have a lovely Sunday and beautiful new week everyone.
#mothersday #flowersalways #colourlove #tuliplove #tulipmania #currentmood

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May 9

A couple of weeks of spring break has almost come to end. This past week has been all about tulips. I could have been working but chose to smell the tulips instead. Thank you @passionfortulips for this capture but most of all for sharing your flowers friends in high places. Entering the fields absolutely forbidden, I’m so grateful for this permitted moment. These are the times I’m so happy to live where I live. Back to sugar soon, have a lovely Sunday and beautiful new week everyone. Don’t forget to stop and smell the flowers from time to time.
#tulipfields #tulpenvelden #flowerlove #flowerfriends #fromhollandwithlove #currentmood

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May 2

Happy sunday from my home to yours. There is always a story behind every flower. Blossoms that were gifted to me by one of the sweetest flower vendors. I told her how I would love to have some blossoms. If it would be possible for Anja to buy them at auction sometime. To my surprise, the following week she told me she had a surprise for me. From the back the most beautiful blossoms I had ever seen, she had cut some branches from her own garden. I still can’t believe she gifted me these precious pink blooms. Blossoms with ranunculus, tulips, Solomon’s seal and fritillaria.
My children are having spring break. Because we are still in a semi lockdown and travel isn’t advised we have to be resourceful to create the best time with our children. Spending time with my family now, I promise to back to IG soon in full swing. Have a lovely Sunday and beautiful new week everyone enjoy the beauty of the season and time spent with loved ones on your side.
#flowersalways #pinklove #currentmood

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May 2

Happy Sunday from my home to yours. Tulip heaven on my rooftop terrace while watching the sun go down. I don’t have a garden but these pots of flower gold mean everything to me. Hopefully, at some point in my life, I can add ‘gardener’ to my resume but until then... I will enjoy this rooftop with everything I love. Thank you @passionfortulips I still can’t believe how it was only a couple of months ago that I planted these amazing bulbs in these pots. Nature is magnificent and Spring truly is the most beautiful time. Up next my Sunday flowers with a few tulips from this mini garden. Enjoy Sunday and have a wonderful week everyone.
#sundaysunset #roomwithaview #tuliplove #springishere #passionfortulips #amsterdamlove #currentmood

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Apr 18

Happy sunday from my home to yours. I’m beginning to think I’m suffering from a different kind of virus. The color virus. Again colorful ranunculus and roses in our home. As I’m trying to sail through this time, it must be my way to keep my spirits high. A safe and perfect remedy, I don’t mind getting addicted to. Flowers always and colour always.
Have a wonderful Sunday and bright new week everyone.
#flowersalways #lifesaving #colorlove #currentmood

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Apr 18

Golden hour. My favorite hour all year round, but especially when spring has sprung in my city. Sunset and flowers, what more can I wish for. Flowers on every corner and every bridge. I never have to walk far to find beauty in Amsterdam. I can’t wait to travel again but until then I’ll just keep searching for the small treasures close to home. I hope this is a practise worth keeping when all this is over. Up next my Sunday flowers inside our home. Sending you a postcard from Amsterdam, signing it with love. Have a lovely Sunday and golden new week everyone.
#amsterdam #springishere #currentmood

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