We’re halfway in August, that last month of summer. A month of golden summer beauty. Golden fields of corn, dried grasses, blooming common tansy and golden sunsets. Let me take you into a story of my golden moments in August… The roadsides where I run are filled with all those delicate dried grasses and seedpods,…
Finally a little update of my recent works of 2022! In this blogpost you’ll discover antique boxes and handmade golden frames filled with delicate botanical pieces, all inspired by my love for nature and the seasons. ‘Herbal Apothecary’ This antique metal box is filled with herbal plants and flowers. All these species have a beneficial…
Today summer officially begins! Time for a summer quote… “In the summer you can find a corner in the garden and surround yourself with plants, shelter from the rest of the world.” Unknown This is exactly what I love most about summer! And this wooden bench under a bow of honeysuckle, roses, clematis and akebia…
It’s already June; the month which is filled with the longest days, strawberries, roses and peonies. The month when the verdant garden is at its peak of beauty and when so many flowers are in full bloom. “The deliciousness of the early summer silence was only broken by the song of the birds, and the…
This month hasn’t come with April showers but gave us sunny spring days instead. The soil warmed up and seeds could germinate, everything has bursted into shades of green, trees are unfolding their leaves, the first spring flowers are blooming and the fruit trees are in full bloom. Spring is really here! I love to…
Spring is officially here! A season we’ve all eagerly been waiting for. Harmonious bird song in the morning, sweet fragranced blossoms, fresh green shoots, the lengthening of daylight and the bright yellow of the first dandelions colouring our days. It’s Spring and the garden is changing its clothes, putting away its dark winter suits, its…
You’re most welcome to join the spring workshop ‘Blooming Spring’ which will take place in my studio. There are 2 dates you choose from; Saturday 26th of March or Saturday 2nd of April. The workshop on the 26th of March is fully booked. Only for the 2nd of April are some places available. Suddenly Spring…
I’ve updated my little shop at Etsy with some new creations inspired by early spring. This glass bottle is filled with a miniature garden of poppies. The papery flowers are shown in their different blooming stages, form bud to flower. This small glass test tube is filled with ‘Ranunculus acris’, also known as the buttercup.…
Every year again I can’t resist writing about the wonderful snowdrops. These small winter miracles are such a joyful and hopeful sign at the end of winter, aren’t they?! Finally we can start dreaming of Spring again! Let’s dive deeper in the fairylike world of snowdrops… Snowdrops (Galanthus nivalis) have been known by various names…
I would like to share some new work I made during the past months. Some of you might already have seen it on the ceramic markets but I want to share it here too. These handmade golden frames are filled with pages from an antique photo album. A treasure I found on a flea market.…