Share my love of farming and DIY. Making life beautiful one craft at a time. Ideas and tips for DIY home decor and anything artsy and homestead related.
A long time ago… This is the city I was born in. We lived in an apartment building along the boulevard in Vlissingen. My parents had an apartment on the 4th floor, you can see the building, it has the green covered structure against the facet. It is high tide in this picture, as the little beach that falls dry… Read More
Reflection on my nursing career My nursing career started right after high school, or actually before this, as I worked the last two summers of high school as a dietary aid on the psych ward of our local hospital. Looking back in time, where it all began. Back when I started my nursing career, the training took 3 and half… Read More
Bikes! Holland is a bike country for those that don’t know it. Everywhere you go you will see people peddling their 2 wheeled, sometimes 3 or 4 wheeled preferred mode of transportation. They come in every size, color and shape. Here are just a few examples. Blue turquoise bike with wicker basket. Bikes parked at the front door. An… Read More
Calligraphy Calligraphy brush lettering is becoming more and more popular. Chinese calligraphy and ink and wash painting are closely related: they are accomplished using similar tools and techniques, and have a long history of shared artistry. Hand lettering or calligraphy is an ancient art and has been around for thousands of years. Translated calligraphy means: beautiful writing. You can learn… Read More
Old country exploring In November my husband and I visited “the old country”. Being back in my home town where I grew during my teenage years, exploring sites like the old church, little stores and the streets I used to bike as a young girl. It was a rare pleasure to walk around and take the time to look around,… Read More
Increase your Productivity. I put together a few ideas that will help you increase your productivity. These come from my personal experiences, learned through frustration and trial and error. Staying productive can be a challenge, whether this is at your work or at home, the same principles apply to keep you working smarter, not harder. Working in a cluttered environment… Read More