Be kind to yourself
If you had to give one life-changing tip, what would it be? It’s harder than you think! We are usedContinue Reading
Simply be yourself, as if, it was possible, at least bite into it!
If you had to give one life-changing tip, what would it be? It’s harder than you think! We are usedContinue Reading
This summer reminded me that as our children grow, parenting changes too. Teenagers and young adults bring a new balance to find, and I’m still figuring it out.
Time in Amsterdam became much more than a family visit. It was a journey through history, resilience, community, and hope—reminding me that while we cannot change the past, we can choose how we carry it forward, rebuild, and bring more light into the world. 🤍
a book that inspired me to travel
The lost apothecary Sarah Penner and more about mudlarking
As our daughter is about to turn 19, I’m reminded that young adulthood is also a season when parents learn to let go a little more—to trust, to hope for the best, and to keep loving while giving their children the space to become who they are meant to be, while allowing ourselves the space to become who we are meant to be, too. ❤️
Learning to trust the flow of life means letting go of the need to control every detail and staying connected to what truly matters: our values, purpose, our people and the bigger picture. Often, the unexpected becomes part of the journey.
If I could live anywhere in the world, it’s both a difficult and an easy question. So I’ll give threeContinue Reading
As our children grow, parenting quietly changes too. This week I reflect on family, summer, finding a little space to breathe after years of raising children, and the joy of watching them become more independent as they discover their own paths. Happy 250th birthday to the United States of America. 🇺🇸🌿
Almost July already! This week was about firsts, laughter, and slowing down: my first live football match after 22 years of marriage, the incredible energy of the Dutch Orange Army, a much-needed break, and rediscovering the world through my artist’s eyes… plus one unexpected victory—a pair of pants! 🤣
A little throwback: last week, the World Cup kicked off, and my husband has been cheering on the Netherlands withContinue Reading








