This week I’ve opened my Etsy shop again and added some new jewellery and tiny botanical treasures from my collection ‘Botanical Stories’. Maybe you’re still looking for Christmas gifts… If you’re on the look out for something unique and handmade, I hope you might find the perfect gift in my shop! Every purchase, from now…
At last, everything quiets down and nature wraps itself in a contemplative rest. Colours are withdrawing, as are the birds who prefer the southern warmth. We are left behind with the remains of what have been; and yet we can’t see anything new appearing. We walk on carpets of fallen leaves and are surrounded by…
Today it’s a grey and dark November day. The rain is dripping endlessly, covering the leaves with shining pearls. I suppose that’s the beauty of a day with autumn rain. Although it might not be inviting to go outside, I made a little walk to get my daily dose of fresh air. And it was…
During the autumn holiday here in Belgium we headed towards Normandy in France with a rented camping car. An adventure we all looked forward to! One of the first adventures was walking on top of the white chalk cliffs in Etretat. A magical and unique place with such an endless view on the sea! The…
Autumn is sparkling abundantly at the moment! Everywhere I look I notice a colourful palette of golden yellow, rusty shades, purple reds and russet. Rosehips in bright red are winking in the hedgerows. They don’t only look decorative but they also very healthy. So don’t pass them by without collecting some to take home with…
I really love this word, don’t you? But I immediately have to confess I’m not the kind of person who easily gets lost in daydreams. Do you think of yourself as a daydreamy type? I only wish I could… Although I have to admit I’ve caught myself on it several times lately when working in…
I just want to say …. “I’m so glad I live in a world were there are octobers.” from Anne of the Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery
Now the ceramic market season is over, I try to focus on creating new work. I’m slowly adapting to my new studio and it feels wonderful to work in this beautiful and peaceful place. Through my windows I’m watching how autumn is making its glorious entrance and changing the color palette of my garden. Oh,…
“The morning had drawned clear and cold, with a crispness that hinted at the end of summer. George R.R. Martin Have you also noticed the change in the air, now autumn is around with its misty mornings and grey skies? The mornings are chilly but the days can still be hot, full of shimmering bees…
And off I go the coming weekend … to Edingen or Enghien (for the French speaking people in my country) for another market. This time it’s a ceramic and glass market, situated in the beautiful park of Edingen. More than 60 glass and ceramic artists will show their work. The market is open on Saturday…