Winter… is a slow season is for turning inward is for being still, for reflecting and resting. Winter … is for looking forward to the first snowdrops is for wearing comfortable warm woollen cardigans is for noticing the small daily gifts. But how can we try to “keeping winter”? I have to admit I love…
I hope you all had a good start of the new year! On these first days of January it’s all quiet and calm here. The Christmas holidays are over and I’m back at work in my studio and preparing the last creations before firing the kiln. In the mean time I’m daydreaming a little about…
On this first day of 2020 I want to send you my best wishes for the new year! “And now we welcome the new year. Full of things that have never been.” Rainer Maria Rilke May this new year be filled with hope, joy, beauty, gratefulness, friendship, contentment, courage, time, rest, sustainability and slow moments…
Today it’s the 21st of December, winter solstice, which means it’s the shortest day of this year. A day I always look forward to as the days will lengthen again from now on. Although I love the burning candles and tiny lights shining in the dark everywhere, I’m also longing for some brighter and longer…
I would like to share some thoughts on the need for beauty and creativity in our lives, as I believe they’re inseparably connected to each other. And I also believe they are both much needed in this world and yet not highly valued! I don’t know how it is for you, but to get creative,…
The garden has lost most of its colours and flowers. Their leaves and petals are covering the ground. I’m on the look out for the last green leaves I want to use in my work. I didn’t thought I would find much interesting shaped leaves but happily I did. I was quite surprised to notice…
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…