How are you doing these days? Are you also counting down to the first Spring days? I am! But still we’re in the midst of winter and it sometimes feels like there’s coming no end to it. These dark and long days effects us both mentally and physically. However, there are some things we can…
This morning I wake up in a white wonderland! As we don’t often have snow in Belgium, it’s a real luxury. Everything is covered under a white blanket with rounded edges. I feel childlike excited when I see this white world! I couldn’t resist winter’s invitation to take a walk in this wonderland. Come, and…
On these wintry days I’m slowly working on a new Spring collection of porcelain jewellery. Today we had the first snow of this year. Where I live, it’s only a thin powdery layer of snow as other parts of the country have much more. Nevertheless, it looks beautiful! With a cup of my herbal tea,…
White passing clouds against a blue sky, a fresh salty breeze, the wind blowing in your hair, your feet in the soft sand along the sea shore, the sound of rolling waves, a small perfect shell in your hand, grains of sand slipping through your fingers, … The sea is the perfect place to find…
I hope you had wonderful and cozy days with your family and friends and started the new year well! I’m recovering from a heavy cold; resting, sneezing and snuffing, drinking lots of my herbal teas and reading (and dreaming of spring days and blooming gardens!). But I wanted to pop in to send you my…
Just a little note, the last one of this year, to wish you all beautiful and cosy Christmas days with your loved ones. Sending you this little bouquet of freshly picked hellebores from my garden. I’m so happy this small plant is already happily blooming and its colourful flowers will cheer up our table these…
It’s already another season, the last one of this year. It’s hard to believe, isn’t it?! Today the winter season begins. It might not be the loveliest season and we might not look forward to it. Especially when it’s windy, grey and rainy as it is now here in Belgium. Still this winter season will…
As we’re approaching winter, I would like to share another herbal story, about sage this time. It’s one of my favourite winter herbs! I must admit, this hasn’t always been this way. For a long time I detested sage as its taste so easily dominates and was so bitter. But apparently my taste has quite…
It’s already December, the last month of this year. And it’s also the most festive month of the year for most people. I don’t know how you feel towards this Christmas period but I always have some kind of double feeling. I love the cosiness, the burning candles, nourishing winter food, decorated tables, the scent…
I just want to let you know I’ve made some new listings in my Etsy shop. The botanical stories in glass tubes are now available here. If you’re still looking for a special Christmas present for a beloved one, maybe these botanical treasures could be the perfect gift! A delicate poppy garden… Dreaming million dreams with…