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…
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…
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…
November is slowly passing by and once it’s December, we’re already into the last month of this year, can you believe it? November is also the month in which Thanksgiving is celebrated. Although it might not be really celebrated here in Europe, for me it’s important to live a life filled with thankfulness and let…
It’s a calm Saturday morning. I’ve been running an hour on this really misty and cold morning. It awakens my senses and makes such an energetic start of my day. Having my cup of garden tea, the first tangerine of this year and a little piece of lavender chocolate, I’m ready to write a little…
October is the real Autumn month, don’t you think? It’s the time for transformation. Crips and clear days mark summer’s close and usher in a new season. This season is filled with rich earthly scents, an abundant harvest from the garden and a vivid warm color palette. Leaves flaming red and gold by day, bonfires…