On this page I post everything I find worth mentioning, beautiful, funny, interesting, or just pretty!
Fabulously Feminine: Daydream pretty stuff
Just some pretty pictures… daydream away! pictures from either pattersonmaker, musings in femininity, or...
read moreFabulously Feminine: Happy Valentine’s Day
Happy Valentine’s day to you all……………. to all the MEN who read this and have forgotten all about it… treat your partner to a really nice relaxing massage this evening… giving it yourself… no expectations… and you will probably be in for a real treat if you play your cards right!!! light some candles, soft music playing in the background…. heavenly smelling massage oil!!! and by the way don’t just do it on a day like this but give it a go more often… it works...
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I love this beautiful bohemian chic style just to lift you through the last winter days … dress using different layers of soft sensual fabrics, finishing it off with a long snug cape to compliment the outfit… this is all by Ralph Lauren … of course don’t forget what lingerie you wear underneath as the sensual lingerie can make you feel far more confident and sexy during the day!!!! take a look at Pleasure State and Bodyline the beautiful feminine lingerie shop in Elst. Especially now it’s Valentine’s day...
read morePicture Postcard
Yesterday spent a beautiful afternoon walking through the pitoresque village of Buren…. with stunning views!!! My fingers nearly froze to the buttons of my camera…. -5,5C taken with Nikon...
read moreFabulously Feminine: be light
Here another nice quote: “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our Darkness, that frightens us most.” ~ Marianne Williamson ~ I love this quote as it is sooooo much easier if you are light and love life most of the time…. a choice you can make daily over and over again. The only catch is that you have to have a strong powerful DESIRE to want it to be like that….. set a goal you want and go for it… Write it down a dozen of...
read moreFebruary Gardening Chores
The month of February is also the month of love and Valentine’s day… so I thought this picture on the left would do nicely!!! Unbelievable…. We have had a dusting of snow here in the Netherlands and the temperature has dropped into freezing figures. Hopefully we will still be able to get our skates out and have a week of skating fun. Most Dutch people can skate really well and will venture out with the whole family at the weekends. Tennis courts get flooded and organizers get really very excited about preparing the ice rinks....
read moreFabulously Feminine: Be YOU… & dare to be different….
Just a nice quote to start the week again! Be you! Love, C
read moreBlooming Flower Chat: Snowdrops
The Galanthus, better know as the famous snowdrop is such a delicate and pretty little flower… giving us such joy and signs of new life ahead! They brighten up even the most murky of days during our winter… and this year too they are already popping out their sleepy heads thrilling us with their sight! Galanthus comes from the Greek words Gala, meaning milk and Anthus meaning Flower!!! Milky flower… I prefer snowdrop… as they are the only flowers to bloom in winter together with the Hamamelis (Witch Hazel) and...
read moreFabulously Feminine
Just a new series I want to create about women on their discoveries to being Fabulously Feminine…. Starting with a beautiful quote: The most beautiful clothes that can dress a woman are the arms of the man she loves. Yves Saint Laurent image found on...
read moreDaily dose of Lifestyle Delight: Magic is something you make…
Just a quick note on the lifestyle delights of today. I frequently boast about the home being the heart of the family system… and so it should be… a homely, safe and snug, cozy place to come to after a day at school, work or whatever… I recently bought some real sheep skin rugs for on the sofa… I already had a couple of throws… and to be honest they have added an extra oemf to the deco…. and the kids and dog love them… to lie on top or under… especially now it is still dark and chilly outside!...
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British mother, brought up in the Netherlands, of 2 beautiful children and married to a Dutchman for 18 years. I'm a lifestyle coach and owner of Designed2b Beautiful, a business in interior and garden design, integrating and installing the art of feng shui into homes and businesses. My business is located in Gelderland, the Netherlands. I truly believe in living life authentically and to the full. Inspiring you is my job and passion!