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With love and light, always.
Jessica aka “Hopeje”
“In a split second!”
In a split second life changes! Bringing on it s good and bad surprises. I try to look out for the good things in life! This week was fast and furious, soft tender and harsh, unfair, lively and deadly. This week is life! This week snow came down on me, as my heart was frozen…
A Few Ants and a Few Scars: The Spiritual Meaning of Ants 🐜
After several unexpected encounters with ants — and a few scars from fire ant bites — I started wondering about the spiritual meaning and symbolism of ants. Across traditions, ants symbolize perseverance, resilience, organization, patience and the power of working together. Those lessons resonate deeply with me as I build Unchained Mothering and search for…
There is a lot of talk about getting out of our comfort zones.
Comfort zones, leadership, motherhood, running a business, building a nonprofit — and finding the balance between pushing forward and knowing when to rest, ask for help, delegate and let others rise.
Open Your Eyes, Your Heart, Your Hands
Open Your Eyes, Your Heart, Your Hands #bitachon #emunah #simhah #fullcirclemoment
Be ! Be present! Making yourself available, is part of it!
Accepting to be ! Be present for others ! For yourself !
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 used to push and demand more of ourselves ! Try to be as kind as yourself as you are to others! And if you are not kind to others thank change that as well. 😘 Jess
How Do You Make a Split Without Screaming?
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.
Sunday, 26 July 2026!
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. 🤍
The lost apothecary Sarah Penner
a book that inspired me to travel The lost apothecary Sarah Penner and more about mudlarking
In two days, our second daughter turns 19. ❤️ on the Jewish calendar it’s already tonight and we spent it together 😘
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…
Trust the Flow
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.
Easy question? Not so much, but quite interesting
If I could live anywhere in the world, it’s both a difficult and an easy question. So I’ll give three answers. First, I would choose to live close to my family—my children, my parents, and my friends. The challenge is that we’re all scattered across different countries. So rather than one specific place, I’d choose…
5 July 2026 – A Little Space
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. 🇺🇸🌿
Hup hup horray Hup
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! 🤣
Today’s a triple celebration: Father’s Day, the start of summer, and my dear friend Laura’s birthday!
A little throwback: last week, the World Cup kicked off, and my husband has been cheering on the Netherlands with pure joy. We also had the pleasure of meeting author J. Michael Orenduff, a father and grandfather, and his wife Lai in Gainesville. As someone who was adopted—just like the main character in his The…
Podcast Episode: Finding Balance In Daily Life
where the Sunday blog doubles as a philosophical reckoning and you finish it before the to-do list wakes up.
Advice? Truth? Illusion ! Modus operandi?
We are constantly told to work harder, trust the process, stay consistent, manifest our dreams, or simply let go. But what if success, fulfillment, and personal growth require both effort and surrender? A reflection on perseverance, trust, achievement, and finding our own path.
What is hard?
What is hard what is simple? What is balance ? What is being a woman and artist a mother a daughter 💕 spoiled brat, normal.extraordinary what is real what is felt
Progress Over Perfection, Trust Over Fear, and Finding Balance
As May comes to a close, I reflect on two lessons that kept returning: don’t wait for perfection, and don’t be afraid to tell your story. Between being a mom of three, an artist, observing Shabbat, navigating family spread across continents, and building new projects, this month reminded me that progress, rest, courage, gratitude, and…
A gift materially for sure, but also a gift to my heart and soul 🤍
A very unfiltered week 😅
Family, motherhood, exhaustion, admin overload, cooking for 14, missing Paris and my daughter, artist life, Glow!, New Mexico dreams, unexpected gifts from another artist… and somehow making the Top 15 of The People’s Artist competition 🤍
A little journal entry!
Have You Ever Hunted Pythons in the Dark of the Everglades?
Sometimes life gives you beautiful milestones and emotional exhaustion at the exact same time.
This past season has been filled with difficult realizations, family transitions, moments of pride, moments of doubt, motherhood, fatigue, growth, letting go… and also deep gratitude.
A reflection on what happens when we keep showing up because we must, even while…
Happy Mother’s Day to all mothers 🤍
Happy Mother’s Day to all mothers 🤍 As many of you know, making the invisible contributions of women and mothers more visible has always been at the heart of both my art and Unchained Mothering.
Today, if you’d like to support me and my artistic journey, you can also help make my mother’s contribution more…
Flow clarity, strength and rhythm and gratefulness
I used to feel like I had no control over my time or life. Learning to say yes to others… and also to myself changed everything.
Wow! You are Amazing
This week: life in motion, and a moment that matters— “Wow! You Are Amazing!” was acquired at The Bass Museum of Art by a collector it truly resonated with. Exactly where it was meant to be.
When You Finally Let Go… Or Do You?
I almost said no.I said yes to a family trip… not realizing it would land right in the last days of my Miami show.Deadlines moved. Plans canceled. … When You Finally Let Go… Or Do You?
Egg — Œuf
Jet lag, straight into hosting 40 beautiful souls for Passover — giving, cooking, learning to recharge.Holding both gratitude, loss, and … Egg — Œuf
Are we really talking about Beauty sleep?
Beauty sleep. Family traditions. Juggling reality. Art show news. Unchained Mothering.Bonne lecture. For those in Miami—see you this Sunday at FIPA,… Are we really talking about Beauty sleep?
Post New Moon — Sunday, April 19, 2026 🌑
Post New Moon 🌑Missing my people across the ocean, pushing through fear, and finally taking action after 8 months.Learning to ask for help—and to … Post New Moon — Sunday, April 19, 2026 🌑
Sunday, March 22, 2026
Summary
Complaining. Comparing. Feeling. And ultimately — trusting.
Because in a single week, life can hold everything — what breaks the heart, what limits us, what lifts us, what finally comes through.
Life holds a portrait — sometimes visible to all, sometimes only to oneself.
And somewhere between what is seen, what is felt, and…
These Past Days — On Mothers, Exhaustion, and Crossroads
We all carry full plates.
Between motherhood, work, creation, responsibilities, and the world around us, the list never really ends.
But sometimes the bravest thing we can do is simply pause… and make space to create again.
Sunday March 1st 2026
A week balancing art, family, community, and reflection — from honoring women’s legacy in Coconut Grove to preparing upcoming artist talks at MIFA. As Women’s Month begins, this moment feels like a reminder that art and humanity remain deeply connected.
Finding Calm in Motion
A week between cities and responsibilities, creativity and family, exhaustion and gratitude. From Vegas to LA to Miami, from exhibitions to Shabbat, from lists to sunsets—learning to slow down, prioritize, and trust the rhythm of life. One step at a time, with faith, love, and perseverance.
Where Art, Motherhood, and Trust Meet
From planes to galleries, school runs to solo shows, and Amsterdam to Miami to Las Vegas — a behind-the-scenes glimpse into life in motion. Between art, motherhood, community work, and personal growth, this post celebrates the beautiful chaos, the invisible reality behind creative success, and the courage it takes to trust your path while juggling…
This Sunday, January 18, 2026
A week lived at full speed—long days, full responsibility, and the need to pause and recover—unfolds alongside major professional milestones and a world in turmoil. This reflection moves between the intimate and the global, celebrating resilience, faith, and quiet courage, while embracing the idea that growth, like art and life, takes time, care, and patience.
Ten Days, a Full Moon, and Small and big Miracles
A personal update on recovery, family time, and returning to “normal,” woven with reflections on global change, creative milestones, and small moments of gratitude. A reminder that life doesn’t pause — but sometimes invites us to breathe.
The countdown is palpable.
Last Sunday of the year. While my IG reached almost half a million views in the past 90 days, it’s here, on the blog, that I slow down and say what doesn’t fit in a caption. This space asks a bit more effort — and I believe effort deserves something extra. So if you’re here,…
Live this impossible dream! Rêver, l impossible rêve!
In a time shaped by censorship, fear, and repression, Cervantes chose to defend imagination, dignity, and the right to dream. Today — and always — allowing oneself to live the impossible dream is an act of bravery, a way of seeing the best in humanity, and something we can all choose to do.
Be the light
Even in the deepest darkness, light exists. It is up to us to look for it — and to help it grow. Darkness feeds on fear, violence, silence, and cowardice. Light grows through courage, compassion, action, and love. To all of us, let’s find a way today — and from this day forward — to…
So much to share with you, where should I begin!
Gratefulness and giving forward are my two reminders of the week
Speechless and grateful. And speechless!
This week left me speechless and grateful. For the first time in years, I stepped back from showing at an art fair to enjoy Miami Art Week from the other side, while still supporting JDR Atelier at Booth 903. We took a much-needed Thanksgiving break in the Bahamas, where the kindness of friends and the…
Sunday, November 23 — Miami
A whirlwind across Cali, Nevada, Give Miami Week, a surprise school switch, and a heart full of gratitude. Conclusion? People make everything possible. Life moves fast — but love, intention, and community keep us steady. More soon… Basel is calling. 💛
#ISEEYOU, #MOTHERSSHAPETHEWORLD
Our first Miami Give 5K was unforgettable: 11 runners, 1 supporter, and a first-place win for our Unchained Mothering Ambassador. This powerful moment opens our call to support the work we do all year to make mothers and their invisible contributions seen.
Sunday 9 November 2025
Stop doubting yourself and hesitating. Trust that life guides you through even its imperfections — be kind, be grateful, and dare to do what your heart truly wishes.
What Mayci Neeley’s Book Reminded Me About Humanity, Womanhood, Motherhood, Courage, and Truth — and What Women Have in Common, Wherever They Come From
I finally finished Mayci Neeley’s book — one I had preordered months before it even came out. What began as a tough read, filled with pain and uncomfortable truths, slowly unfolded into something deeply meaningful.
Womanhood, Motherhood — in all its forms — is a universal language. No matter where we come from, we share…
Sunday, October 26, 2025 — Miami: Reflections on Art, Friendship, and the Power to Uplift
Artist Jessica de Vreeze explores how art uplifts and connects us — how friends hot yoga and 5 K can uplift and invites you to join Unchained Mothering’s 5K Walk for empowerment and community.
When Doing Becomes a Fear of missing out!
We often act out of fear of missing out or not doing enough — chasing every opportunity before it disappears. But sometimes the greatest strength lies in choosing differently: letting go, trusting timing, and finding peace in doing what truly matters.
Sunday Reflections: Breathing
Life has been a rollercoaster, but with every challenge comes a way to grow. This reflection is about faith, presence, and remembering that light — and peace — begin with us.
Milestones in the Midst of Chaos: A Sunday of Reflection and Perspective
Amid chaos, love and perspective lead the way — and this week, 3 milestones: my husband ran the Berlin Marathon and completed the 6 majors, an article was published and my work Keep on Dancing enters the Coral Gables Museum’s permanent collection.
Shana Tova Oumetouka Year 5786
As we step into 5786 — a reminder that even in dark times, we are not victims but creators of light. Like Sarah’s laughter and Isaac’s name, we carry the power to shift perspective, to act step by step, and to transform pain into hope. Teshuva is about who we choose to become, and miracles…
Bouldering, Broken Records, Parenting, and Balance
A week of Rocky, college drop-offs, candle wax, and remembering to care for myself!
I quit ! ok ! keep calm and make chocolate !
Life has a way of repeating the same lesson until we finally slow down and listen. ✨ These past weeks reminded me: even in a world full of heaviness, we can’t let darkness steal our light. Let go of what’s non-essential, give yourself grace, and hold on to the joy that keeps us moving forward.
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OMG it’s Monday
Wishing you all a happy Labor Day if in the USA! A certain feel of Sunday for us! For all others, come down European, you do have tones of holidays compared to the U.S. 😉 For the rest of the world I can’t say. Check out my IG @ Jessica de Vreeze or my profile…
What is Normal, What is Happy
These past weeks flew by—ten precious days gliding with my family before September’s whirlwind begins. Between kids leaving for college, Rocky turning 12, and me learning to balance stillness with a tornado-paced life, I’ve been reorganizing, reading, and finding small anchors of joy. One of them: I’ve just restocked my Etsy shop 🌿 My tote…
Silent or not!
It’s surreal. Every single J@wish person I follow has posted about the h@ostages. How could we not? And yet… from everyone else? Silence. I scroll through stories—clothes, food, furniture— but not a word. I keep hearing: “Don’t post about this. It’ll hurt your art. Your visibility. Your sales.” But this isn’t political. It’s human. The…
Enjoy the moment seize the day!
Each day is a gift—honor it, enjoy it, and make the most of it, even through challenges. If today feels easy, be grateful. If not, be present anyway. Remember to enjoy life and seize the moment. With love and light, Jessica 🌞✨
Eighteen and Everything in Between — Happy Birthday, My Jaimie
Happy 18th, ma fille. As women, we must carve out space for our dreams, ambitions, and goals — while still giving our all to those we love.
This year, I had to learn to let go… while also showing you that I would drop anything to be there. Choices were made, sometimes hard ones —…
Couch potato to Dance Floor: From 4th of July to My Pre-Bastille Day Whirlwind
After a month away, I returned to Miami on July 1st—and went from jet-lagged couch potato on the 4th of July to dancing queen by Bastille Day. Between battling exhaustion, missing my kids, catching up on art, and celebrating French culture, this summer has been a true whirlwind. Here’s how I’m finding my balance (and…
These Past 7 Days: From Shelters to Skylines, Plenitude and the Invisible Thread of Time By Jessica de Vreeze
happy 4th of July, celebrate and protect Freedom. In just one week, my family and I journeyed from shelters—and the beaches—of Israel to the skylines of Miami, passing through Jordan, Dubai, Paris, and NYC. We left with heavy hearts and returned reinforced and grateful, full of love, and resilience.
I share what it meant to…
Between Sirens and Super Dad Cake
Being in Israel these past 11 days has stirred something deep in me. Between the sirens and the strength of the people by day and night, we are witnessing a reality that is both hard and inspiring. Family meals, Shabbat tables, birthday cakes, and homemade wine remind us that even under threat, life insists on…
Creating Our Reality: The Power of Positive Action
What if the reality we believe in is the one we’ll create? It’s said that the more we think and work toward a goal, the more we repeat our “truth,” whether it’s good or bad, until it becomes our reality. We are writing our own lives, day by day. Over the past year, it seems…
Poésie ? Poem! Work in progress… seize the moment !
1:11 am, and I’m still wide awake.Numbed by the world we’re living in—a thousand thoughts a second, grasping for air.I became a minion for a few days,my husband watching in disbelief as I wanderedfrom our room, to the living room, to my art studio,dressed in oversized blue yoga overalls.Dodging raindrops while walking the dogs,breathing in…
Honoring Those We Lost Today: A Message of Hope, Light, and Life
Today’s 7 of October 2024, my heart goes out to the families of the victims. These past months have been emotionally draining, yet they have inspired me to find strength and hope amid the chaos. As we grapple with the rising antisemitism and defend our values, I reflect on the importance of honoring those lost…
Embracing Resilience and Courage & Call to action
Amidst the vibe of Ultra Miami, standing with Joep from Breda, we absorbed Armin van Buuren’s uplifting message: “We need more love. We are one.” Joep’s voice echoed: “Think about the solution, not the problem.” In that moment, I felt a surge of resilience and courage, dedicated to bringing back the hostages of the Nova…
The Multifaceted Role of a Small Business Owner: Responsibilities and Considerations
In the exciting world of entrepreneurship, especially in art, small business owners like artists face diverse responsibilities. They must excel in strategic planning, financial management, operations, marketing, customer service, human resources, and administrative tasks. By mastering these areas, artists can drive growth and success in their entrepreneurial journey. Stay tuned for more insightful tips!
Unveiling the Artistic Entrepreneur: Navigating Small Business Ownership as an Artist, Woman, and Nonprofit Founder.
Sunday marked the beginning of my workweek, kicking off at 8 am and wrapping up at 1:40 am. Now, you might be wondering how I managed to fill such a long stretch of time. Well, I’ll admit, since it was Sunday and I wanted to cherish some moments with my family, I made sure to…
Navigating Overwhelm: Embracing Support and Delegation
Amidst life’s whirlwind, remember to pause and be kind to yourself. 🌪️💖
How about when your first child goes to College!
feelings, and how to deal with your first child going to college ( moving out to college)
What Strikes you?
In French you would say: Qu’est ce qui vous saute aux yeux? What do you see first? We want to read the word that comes up first in the comment, it will also give you a message. What do you need the most right now? What do you need to know, what you see first…
Walking into the Week
To find balance in a constantly evolving world is equilibrist act that needs constant readjustments. Well now how does your week look like? What are your priorities? Your dreams? Your hopes? How do you organize yourself? Do you manage to take care of yourself as well ? Indeed we are all the cornerstone of our…
Freedom Train and Justice
I have decided to publish in one post a couple of post published by me on IG and FB. Today we are 26 April 2021. On 21 April 2021 my sister called me from LA and ask me if I heard about Sarah’s Halimi and the French Cour de Cassation decision (Supreme Court). She asks…
Looking at your walls in need of Colors?
Enjoy, a stroll down colors alley, will you support art and a small women owned business
Discover this new blog: Here we go. — True by Taylor
Hello and welcome! I am so glad you are here. My name is Taylor, I am a South Florida native and a health and wellness enthusiast. 413 more words Here we go. — True by Taylor
How to solve a murder case? Street art and actuality !
Marielle Franco do you know who she was ? She was a Brazilian politician, feminist, and human rights activist. She was murdered in Rio in March 2018. When I walk in the streets I look around and read the clues left on the ground, the walls, the sky, the leafs and more. Street art has…
How do we say Hi, where does it comes from ? Kiss ?
These past days marking the end of the 6th week of confinement for us, and many of you, were a little more nerve racking. It s hard to keep all in order, harmony in the house, work in motion, link with all we care about and all… Then I was thinking of the joy we…
Make some calls
In this confinement time, some of us are alone at home, some of us are not able to get their basic needs, grosseries or else. You don’t need to physically visit people to be present Remember that you are only one call away, As long as post are still runnings you can also mail letters…
Confinement time, without cabin Fever.
Sharing tips and schedules’ schedules for homeschool kids, and life in self confinement. xoxo @hopeje #jessicadevreeze
Almost birthday time
Tribulation (because I love that word) at the verge of my upcoming birthday. If you overcome the tone of that excerpt, and read, good for you, have fun and discover
Miami Where shall I have a #bite #drink #breakfast #coffee #diner #lunch and more
You are coming to Miami or living here. Looking for a place to eat, or a drink on a roof top. Nice atmosphere. Well I m sharing my map with you, Enjoy, Jess
Sorry not Sorry, Shine and Strong, Dream big, because you can.
Dream big, be U, don’t worry formulate things in a positive way, because you are beautiful. Enjoy…
What is Freedom ?
I would like to share some reflections with you. Yesterday, I decided to do a temporary new hair style and have my hair braided, 5 of them in total with gold thread and a little ring on the top. I was excited and happy. When I was a teenager, and most of my life, I…
What are you doing with your kids once the school holidays starts ?
Sharing life experience, dreams, reality, life balance, parenting and goals…
In the mood for a photo Contest ?
In the mood to enter the competition ? Maybe win some prizes ? learn tips on Photography ?
When I’m everywhere….
what does traveling do to you ? how do you deal with speaking more than one language ?
Giving Receiving ! being ! Human
Let me know what you think : A little Pre Scriptum : I m a woman so, it goes back to us, but this is really meant for anyone to read, think share and reflect. Men, Women Human. Being true to oneself is natural but also hard, we live in a material world 🌎 and…
Curaçao … on the road…
ready to travel or just want to dream a little, here’s Curaçao and the special gifts it brought to my family and me
How to pack for the Week-end
Want to know how to pack just what you need for the Week-end… just have a look.
A Photographer An Artist ?
Enter into an art experience. Discover the work of 17 talented Artists curated to make you live an unforgettable experience. FRAMEmotion Miami 2018-2019. Opening around Love at the Sagamore 14 February 2019.
When you feel overwhelmed, pause and flip things around
Great lesson of life for me today. Lot’s of good things at once, a sudden opportunity to show my Art in NYC, a friend passing by NYC and reaching out for lunch or coffee, some important steps, and every day (setting up the kids for school, breakfast, packing lunch, bringing them to school, etc, the…
Snapshots versus Fine Art
what is the first thing that comes to your mind when you think about photography
Who wants to travel to remote and exciting destinations ?
With an expert photographer, that will introduce you to local life, journalistic life style, and a chance to perfect your photographic skills. Please meet Bruce Byers and Camera Odysseys and their Worldwide Photographic Workshops. “Our destinations are remote and exciting. But that’s not the only reason we’re fascinated with them. They’re also some of the most extraordinary…
Happy New Year 2018
New Year, new opportunities, new moments to live, new things to discover. Remember your past as it makes who you are, learn from it grow, and start again. I wish you all many good surprises and to make your dreams come true. Try you might be surprised. Best wishes to you all and thank you…
Let’s go to the Rodeo : Colorado – Colorado Springs
Looking for some adventure ! Colorado here you come !
Let’s have Fun ! Portrait d’Atmosphere Volume 3
Where : Maison Harlem – NYC – NY When : June 10, 2017. 5-7 Pm New work: Edition Special : Maison Harlem by Jessica de Vreeze, Portrait d’Atmosphère Volume 3 : Five Photography in very limited edition …. edition of ONE, Edition of Two!… Come and discover. Two Portrait d’Atmosphère from Volume 1! And…
Netherlands !
Today I just wanted to share a beautiful picture my mother and law took and sent me this Sunday. Taken in Holland 😉 Bravo Elly. Love you picture. I don’t know why it feels very poetic to me…
Where am I going to have diner in NYC tonight ?
It has been a while I wanted to share with you my favorite restaurants in NYC. This time I chose to do it through a map. Super handy. I ll add more restaurants to it in the week to come and other maps will follow, best park, my favorite museums and many more. Enjoy Pour…
I am American, I am French, I am European, I am a world citizen. Let’s take the right direction.
Being American means being an immigrant, unless you are a Native American, and they as well must come from somewhere else. I understand that as soon as people live together rules are needed to make sure everyone live “happily ever after” with the best chances of…
Monday’s Mood Board !
Thoughts: 1: step by step 2: I need to get on a detox and try some abs 3: or if I dare the cold : 🏃 4: looking forward to my “Bowie”‘s bag. By JennijaneParis ( photo credit @jennijaneparis for the bag) 5: wishing you all a great start of the day. Open your eyes…
Happy New Year 2017 ! Bonne année 2017 ! Happy Lunar New Year : Year of the Rooster 🐔
As a tradition in France you can and should wish happy New Year until the last day of January. I wish you all a happy and beautiful New Year. May you and your families be blessed by happy Moments and surprises all year long. I also want to thank you for following me and…
Happy day !
Long time Not on my blog, but busy on Instagram and on the streets… December pointed his pretty nose at our doorstep… Wishing you all Only happy thoughts and happy news. My side : I have launched my E-shop: So if you are In the mood to #travel to #NYC #Paris #Amsterdam #Luxembourg https://squareup.com/store/jessdv?t=merchant-tw #Promocode…
HUMAN
HUMAN by Yann Arthus-Bertrand A Very intense Movie, full of Life love and émotion. The vision of a man and a team of people Who Journey brought them all around the world To interview and therefore bring and Share Their Freedom of speech To people Who Would Not be Heard beyond borders, continent, To form…
My favorite Mexican restaurant “high cuisine” in NYC : Toloache by Julian Medina / Meilleur restaurant Mexican de NYC haute cuisine à ne pas manquer
Do you some time recall And dream of past flavors, a taste, a dish, a meal, And more… Since I Have tried Julian Medina’s tacos ceviche, And more, I can’t stop thinking about the next occasion to Have one more. Each bite Is so refined and balanced, it s never too much, and still not…
Happy 4th of July From Amsterdam
We love climbing Up these letters… When suddenly We see 2 lovely women spreading the American flag in front of the “I Am Amsterdam” Letters. Happy 4th of July to you too we said… Decided to share that nice image with you… Enjoy the 4 of July everywhere ❤️ Nice meeting You Alice And Mallorie…
Wordless Saturday ! Stroll around … Central Park ! Thank You M. John Muir and M. Theodore Roosevelt…
Unbelievable but true these pictures were taken In Central Park this morning. Pictures by Hopeje ( Jessica de Vreeze ©) feel free To Share and use but keep The copyrights In mind and tag me. Wishing You a Great Sunday !
Pâte d’amandes, marzipan, almond paste. Grandma Gaby’s recipe! The Nona!
Have you heard, or witnessed how we used to cook in our grandma and great-grandma generation? Why Am I sexist, I could say in our grand-pa and great grand-pa generation. Man also like to cook! Some of them. In my father family, men were and are always cooking. In my mom’s family it is woman…
My top 3 restaurants in Harlem New York City
1/ Maison Harlem French ambiance, with a warm touch that completly Harlem, NY, USA’s style! This restaurant could be in the center of Paris, I would see it in Chatelet les Halles, as it could be in Lyon or Bordeaux, but it is for our luck in NYC! Food is delicious, mainly French with a…
Oh my oh my… Fast is not enough !
Challenge ! Novelty! Pushing yourself ! Moving forward! And more… That is how I feel. Fast is not enough to describe the rythme We are living at. New York could be a definition of the “fast” I ld like to describe. New York is full, fast, new, engaging, opportune, young, never ending, sleepless… When your…
Ramen Upper East side NYC
A Very good Address Upper East side NYC Mei-Jin Ramen Located on: 3rd av And 82nd A quote From people living down town: “We are coming From down-town To way Their Ramen”. Nothing else To Add… Enjoy… Xoxo hopeje
A little bit of this a little bit of that: L.A. Baby
The Getty… His gardens … 90210 Beverly Hills Chaumont bakery… Delicious http://www.chaumontbakery.com 143 S Beverly Drive The witches’ house Hermosa beach JenniJane Jess and Jenni
April is wrapping Up and May is almost there.
New York New York and My vagabond shoes. Finaly good weather, spring is there. In images The past week and What is coming Up In May In My Crystal ball. Wishing You a Great start of The week! Bon début de semaine, Xxx Hopeje, Jessica de Vreeze
Through back Sunday… Let s get ready for Monday 😩
Greek parade and Tortue ninja, rainbow dragonfly and Roller blades … Incognito here we go. Oh: though this pink dressed’s dog was not to be missed ! For kids and adults, friends, lovers, family, siblings… Let s swing ! Other fun activities in Central Park:
Spring is getting there in between snow shower!
Plus a scoop: the Eiffel Tower is coming to NYC! On 79th St and 5ft AV. 😋 The belvedere castle !
Wouah 3 years! Time flies…
I am happy … 3 years have passed since I started this adventure, sharing places, ideas, images, and keeping memories through these blog’s pages. Thank you for following me and my adventures…. see you soon for more ….à bientôt…. Bisous ! ( kisses ) Jessica Just for you: My top 3 posts in 2016:…
Well well well, Sunday’ s coming Up … A little rewind on last week!
Major event : The full moon… A crazy spring summer weather In NYC right after getting snow last week!!! Miss Geometria hosted at La vue restaurant In Brooklyn! Sitting With Ms Universe Russia 2015 and Ms Asia ! And meeting Yulia King, very nice ladies. Enjoying an Ev Bessar show! Enjoying The highline and…
Mood board of this past week in NYC!
Weather : complete craziness from hat/coat/gloves to no jacket at all! Bikes day for sunny days! Dogs: Huge dogs! St Bernard of 1 years old! Versus our 2 years old frieze stabij! And a one year old Maltese name Crousty! The launch of doggychef! In NYC and Brooklyn! Very NYC style…Doggychef Instagram Well…
Happy Sunday – Joyeux dimanche.
Even nicer if you include music. This is totally my State of mind! The weekly photo challenge matched completely my intended Sunday post! Some inspiration: To play anywhere and in any circumstances ( pour jouer en toutes circonstances) With your drumkit Check out Obilab innovation great sound and eco friendly ( made in EU, invented in Paris)
Well well well, NYC and what about Men with great style !
Sometimes you cross someone in the street, in a restaurant, any place actually and you think! “I love the coat she is wearing”, “great boots I wonder where she got them !” “Oh that’s the perfect frame for our living room, I’m dreaming of this mugs they are so cute…( you know the ones with…
Weekly photo challenge : seasons
This season challenge, 😋 weekly challenge falls perfectly. It s Very à propos. The seasons are mad, it snows and rains a minute later. We goes from -20 celcius degrees to +12 celcius degrees in 2 to 3 days laps… Oh, forgot to mention that I am in New York. However the crazy climate (…
Ev Bessar
Life brings you surprises and presents when you believe in it. Ev Bessar, is one of these priceless presents life grants you when you are not expecting them. I met Ev, almost two years ago, at first I was striked by her presence, she is one of these persons that carries a warm energy around…
Happy Valentine’s – Joyeuse St Valentin
Je vous aime Je t aime I love you Te amo Ti amo Minä rakastan sinua Ik hou van jou Ani ohev otra / Ani ovedet otra я люблю тебя
Strong woman ! Many different ways to be strong.
If you lingered through my post, you might have crossed pictures of women with unique styles! Unique, as it is part of their personality. Strong as they stand up for who they are. A pleasure for me, I’m always trilled to cross a woman that takes care of herself, and “wears it” naturally, making it…
Changing continent with a family of 5 and a dog. Part 1!
It has been a little while I wanted to write about our move from Luxembourg to New York ! We are travelers in our souls and until our finger tips, but this goes beyond traveling, even if, in its direct continuity! If you follow me since the beginning or for a while you know that…
Balon ! Wine bar, restaurant in Nyc upper east side
Few words: Great wine Romantic cosy and Friendly athmosphere European style! Elegant! Makes me think of a small an sweet restaurant in Chatelet, les Halles in Paris but with it s unique NY touch. Perfect personnel Right music Delicious food ( my duck breast was just pink the raspberry sauce was divine, as was…
Cake and Coffee or Tea and more
One Address at a Time : New York City, if you happen to be in Upper East side, take the Time to pause and Enjoy quality Time and delighting bites at Harbs! A Japanese and elegant coffee / tea and cake … And more … They got me at “poulet ratatouille” I am an unconditional…
Happy new year
Let s keep this sweet 16 January boost us into a good new year… Fresh start, the cold is back, winter here we go. But let s go backward …. Rewind to Italy … And its gentle sun, colors and saveurs!: Milan / Malpensa Asti / Montemagno On the road from…
2015 Medley on the road for 2016! Wishing you all the best year to come!
Mix match of my 2015 Instagram pictures ! @hopeje En avant toute vers 2016, bonne préparation et bon réveillon. 2016 here we come, Happy New years’ eve. And a big thank you, un grand merci For following me, And sharing me/ sharing With me… Bonne année à tous, Happy New year! …
Wishing you a great end of this year !
Wishing you all a special and happy end of this year 2015! From Genoa Italy, a city we love has she is! Beautiful, full of surprises, she has been built in crescent boarding the port, open on the sea and up to the hills. Take the funicular and stop at Righi, enjoy the best lunch…
Wordless Friday: NY, a beautiful girl with a great style
These pictures were taken yesterday Thursday 3 December 2015, at the cross point Of Central park and the 5ft av, in front Of the Plaza.
November in some pictures and links
Never forget, the victims of November in Paris, of Beyrouth, Israel, world wide… To many…. Mode/fashion /art/ innovation : A special bravo to Jennijane as she has lanches her e-shop on November 8, 2015. More than a clutch, she has created a piece of atmosphere…
My heart goes to Paris, Beyrouth, Mumbai, New York, Jerusalem, Sydney, Nigeria, Boston and all places where people were unfairly and without honor ripped of their lives!
My heart goes to the victims and their families and friends…. They are all part of us. We should stand as one and keep them in our memory! Facing these horrible images, words, much to hard to understand, my 5 Years old asked me what to Do with these mean people. I explained my…
Careful : weekly photo challenge
This post is a response to the weekly photo challenge that I neglected to much lately! Not careful enough ! Yesterday as I was walking in NY, I saw this touching scene! This very young little girl, 2 years old the most (I guess) and her grandma or great grandma? Crossing the street while pushing…
French-Américaine… Tranche de vie à la Jess! Compliquée! Non, vivante… Attention je nage.
Qu’est ce que j’ai pû râler, rire, pleurer, sourire, pleurer encore, me gronder d’avoir pleurée, Râlée, souffert, alors que je vivais un rêve, le mien! Que je vivais! Vivre étant en soit une chance incroyable pour laquelle on devrait remercier le ciel tous les jours! Alors je passais du rire…
Street art, a flair of New York …
West side 37st and 11/10 AV … New York has always so much to offer, from one street to the next, surprise and different atmosphere! Bravo to M. Schorr for his superbe race!
Metropolitan, NYC, 15 October 2015 3.45 pm
Sometimes you have to say, “hi, I love your style. Would love to take a picture of you and post it on my blog?” Never had a no so far… Forgot to ask her name, but gave her mine, as well as my blog, so hope you ll get a chance to catch you picture…
Nook :
Let s learn at least a new word everyday. And try to understand it… Funny words I knew and rediscovered : Hoof: sabot ! The horny part of the foot of an animal Ex of a horse/ sheep … Nook : this one totally new for me! Had to check it out : on reverso:…
A flair of Brooklyn
Sky ice ( Thai restaurant) 64 5th av Brooklyn NY 11217 Hunting with Jack “awesome Shop” 230 Atlantic av Brooklyn The Hungry Ghost 253 flatbush av Brooklyn http://www.hungryghostbrooklyn.com/ Mile end delicatessen 97 A Hoyt street Brooklyn http://www.mileenddeli.com The herb shoppe 394 Atlantic Ave Brooklyn NY 11217
Who wants to visit Sri Lanka in Staten Island New York
Great experience, culinary and esthetically. What an effort on the decoration, you feel you set your foot in another country, and so delicious and refined cuisine. You will find them in Staten Island ( once you exit the state island ferry (free and beautify boat ) just take a taxi 6 mn drive 9$ max)…
Yom kippour on 4 Times zone
Just a little note ! Actuality is a lot about refugee and migrant ! I m not going to compare ourselves with people going through this hard and horrible time. War and terror should not be wished for any one. So why do I speak about them? Maybe because my family has since the 16…
New York in waiting of the Pope
How could I Forget! All around in the press and in the heart and hope of So many. But I did, and for the Best as I Would not Have set a foot midtown otherwise. High security, you can t access to madison and fifth avenue between 47th and 52 th street. Most of the…
Can t believe what I discovered today !
A fridge locker !!!! Utilities: diet ? Beeing cheap? Roommates? Kids proof? Wife proof ? Husband proof ?
The movies I have never watched! In purpose….
While the Deauville French/American film festival is warming up “les planches” in France, in Normandy exactly….. My sister send me pictures of ET movie, played yesterday at the Hollywood ball in LA…. And I realize: One more film I refused to watch ( just saw part of them) On my unwach list amoung others: E.T.…
New York City on a budget with children ! Day 2!
Today was a rainy day! When you get use to good weather, you start panicking When the rain shows Up. “What are We going to do? what Am I going to wear, a jacket? But it’s warm outside! An umbrella ? But I need my hands to hold my kids! Rain Boots? But I did…
A week in New York with 7 Kids between 3 and 10 years old, 4 adults and a budget! Day 1.
As I said before, New York is unique! Time and Money looses it’s normal scales and you can very easily go into all excess. Challenge: enjoy New York with young children and on a tight budget Day 1: Sunny and nice temperature. Breakfast: pain quotidien: (Everywhere in NY, good quality food, lot of organic…) 1…
50 km
This year’ich (6 June 2014/6August 2015 ) in numbers: Finally 50 km running ( not much but still!) 3 continents 1 TornM. 3 kids 1 dog More than 3 285 000 steps and some of them, made carrying or pushing! 7 transatlantic flights (both Ways always) 3 continental flights 1 transcontinental flights In total 22 flights 4…
Opening night, at Centro Taco, Miami. Modern, Farm to table, Mexican cuisine.
Tonight was the grand opening of Centro Taco. A design, farm to table, Mexican refine cuisine. We met Chef owner Richard Hales, ( in the picture below) and grasped a look at Chef de cuisine James Seyba, “affairé” ( busy) preparing delicious and very fresh dishes. The trendy atmosphere of the restaurant brough our attention…
Choices
Life is full of choices! Some are made for you, some are made by you. Always tough to choose, tho a privilege! Always a great challenge for me. Life brought me more choices to be made and a way to realize you’re not losing if you are not having it all. As you have it,…
Symbol ! Weekly photo challenge
In response to The Daily Post’s weekly photo challenge: “Symbol.” Achievement! First manicure ! bravo to my friend.
Facial Massage
If you pass by Dublin, or live in Dublin I recommand That spa! A great discovery. We came from all around the world, and gathered in Dublin for a bachelorette! We had the best time in Dublin, and at the Nautilus! Great people, great massages, great product, great waiting ! We loved it all
Where to go in New York! Soparislux’s list Part 1. Bread backery Pastry and More!
New York is a booming city!Certainly one where time and money has nothing to do with the rest of the world. Wether you live there, or, come for a day or, a week, you need to decide on your pace! You’ll only be able to enjoy what you decide as you ll never be able…
Stroll away in Alphabet city New York City
I have found there a Very good Lunch place (very good price/quality) Eat healthy longer 182 av B New York Tel 2127773323 Alphabet city is full of many nice places there and apart from Chinatown, or queens, it will surely be among the most reasonable prices you ll find in NYC ( for good…
Just for The sake !
Really!!! Arcachon! France La c(o)orniche ( 2 pictures on the down left just above, and on the upper right corner under) http://www.lacoorniche-pyla.com/ New York ( except for The beach, le Pyla France) Harlem Tavern http://harlemtavern.com/ Top of the Rock Lego store Rockefeller center Metropolitan THE MET Bordeaux, France, http://www.lechiendepavlov.com/ Le Chien de…
So Paris
today I can say Paris is the most beautiful City on The World. Even Tho Bordeaux is Not far behind… A sneak peek à vol d oiseaux. Dream your life, and live your dreams!
Wordless Wednesday: Wedding!
11 October 2014 – NYC – Central Park- both hands occupied, PH took the shot For me!
Forces of Nature: New York building and trees!
It takes great forces of Nature to grow and master such a space ! Discret but there! With all its might! Thus it does make our life better! For more of this challenge : Forces of Nature | The Daily Post https://dailypost.wordpress.com/dp_photo_challenge/forces-of-nature/
Phoneography and the Non-SLR Digital Devices Photo Challenge: Nature
As you know or might discover my blog, is Phoneography only, or at least 99%. Plus nature is very central in my life, eventho I am such a city girl! Nature in the city with my iphone5! A mix of Upper east side/ Central Park and alphabet city, tulips magnolia cherry blossoms and more! Love…
Intricate : humour! Échelle ! Lader! NYC
A funny Way or walking buy: Funérarium and tall buildings, with un soupçon de chiens! (A slight sip of dogs!) Intricate! Have a good week More of intricate in New York: https://soparislux.com/2015/05/02/intricate-intriguing-word-nyc-reflection/ More of this challenge can be found: Intricate | The Daily Post https://dailypost.wordpress.com/dp_photo_challenge/intricate/
Intricate : intriguing word! NYC Reflection
I love the Alhambra in Granada, Spain! It got me back in to the challenge. NYC ( New York City) my intricate of the day : Have a good week end More of this challenge can be found: Intricate | The Daily Post https://dailypost.wordpress.com/dp_photo_challenge/intricate/
Random Paris! Just Because!
More on Paris all around my blog and some direct easy Links: Oh Paris! Part I Tocadéro and the Latin neighborghood | so parislux ! https://soparislux.com/oh-paris-part-i-tocadero-and-the-latin-neighborghood/ Parcs, garden in Paris France | so parislux ! https://soparislux.com/2014/05/09/parcs-garden-in-paris-france/ P.s: Pensée pour mon Emy! Ma pellé! DJ! Val! Jennijane ! Betchabout et spoon! Ma GMG! Et les…
Top 3 posts of first 2015 quarter, birthday, courage and music
Dear all, Hope you are doing great today. As it is and should be. Yesterday was Earth day, it’s spring, and today is Israel’s Independence day anniversary. When I was a teenager I did not understand the importance of Israel’s existence. Not always easy to understand. Now I surely do, and I take the opportunity…
Looking for good Persian haute cuisine in NYC? A Taste of Persia is were you should go.
Last week I ran by accident into an amazingly good Persian “small” restaurant, located in the “vitrine” of an other restaurant! On 12 west 18th street NYC between 5ft and 6th avenue. I was lately missing oriental food, and feel in luck when I turned my head. Did not know what to choose, no problem,…
So delicious And simple!
Still a little hungry? Ricotta pepper basilic strawberry So delicious fresh and Simple !
D’Ouest en Est ! From West to East! Happy Monday! Joyeux lundi!
L.A. N.Y.C. Bonne journée Have a good day to you. And let’s not forget the center !
Pensée à Florence Arthaud, rencontré un jour au détour d une fleur !
Voguer à l infini,Fabriquer des rêves, Là où peu osent s aventurer de peur de s’égarer et de rater; Périr dans un tourbillon d’air, et non dans la mer; Comprendre l’incompréhensible,Rationaliser les rêves, Ne ferait qu’immobiliser le miracle fait réalité par une poignée de passionnés se donnant corps et âmes à leur quête, Préservant le rêve, la…
Wordless wednesday : Kanazawa Shoko
I was Looking for my way, when I found her ! What a gift! Of happiness and Love ! Thank you Shoko You Can follow her and discover her at http://www.k-shoko.org/ On twitter Facebook YouTube Google +
Travelling, on the road, wet forest by my daughter Lillyster!
I wanted to share with you the pictures taken by my 10 years old along the road from Albany update New York to the city.
Finally the sun after the snow, a new chapter!
Morning! Afternoon, the close Up and discovery Has been made by my 10 year old daughter today! With my iPhone I m Happy my kids are sensible to détails That make Life fuller and funnier just like me. She pointed out the stalactite coming out of the gargoyle ! A reminder of the cold…
Best food memories in London, England in 1990!
Yes I know the Brit have improved their gastronomy! I have to say that the only thing I ate for a week in 1990! Was bread with butter! (Which I never eat normally! And still rarely do! ) And some burgers ! ( bad it was right at the time of the mad cow disease,…
Happy purim!
History repeats itself, but laughter and Life Just keeps hope alive ! Happy purim everyone
Rule of thirds : yellow cab!
To remember it has once been warmer. More : Rule of Thirds | The Daily Post https://dailypost.wordpress.com/dp_photo_challenge/rule-of-thirds/
19 February, one year ago and two year ago
Just showing my blog on request of my 7 years old daughter ! And while looking, just felt on (tomber sur) this post, made one year ago: We were in Amsterdam and I just feel in love with this coat. Turned out I did not dare to buy it… It was in a fairy shop…
The truth about entrepreneurship (Home, Los Angeles)
As we all need a little reminder! Passion is key to life ! Let s keep what inspires us alive to create a better self and a better world!
Symmetry challenge !!!!
Happy valentines to all For more : Symmetry | The Daily Post https://dailypost.wordpress.com/dp_photo_challenge/symmetry/
Scale and dry martini! A weekly photo challenge
More Scale | The Daily Post https://dailypost.wordpress.com/dp_photo_challenge/scale/
Steven Meisel, Free exhibition, New York City
This week I luckily red a post on this splendid exhibit of Steven Meisel, at Philipps’ offices, 450 Park av, Nyc. The info was given, by the blog “almost Free nyc” : http://almostfreenyc.com/2015/02/01/fashion-meets-social-change-steven-meisel-exhibit-at-phillips-nyc/ Happy,I was, to be able to break out “the daily schedule” and walk in. I’m sharing with you some of the picture,…
After the blizzard Juno! Central park, New York!
Finally we got lucky, the blizzard was not as bad as excepted inside the city… Except for some little details…. A car? You said they were a car? Where? ( on Park av., 2 blocks from Central Park)… These pictures were taken on 28 January 2015 When all started: Blizzard coming Up in New York…
Blizzard coming Up in New York City !
26 January 2015, the blizzard is coming, People are getting “crazy”, shops are taken over by people afraid to miss on something. We are So use to have everything ! I have a though for thoses who have Nothing, wether it s material or worse immaterial ! I hope people will be able to gather…
Yves St Laurent, the fashion show That never took place..
Just a memory of my student years! Paris 26 January 2002, not so cold. Where: hippodrome de longchamp, Paris France What: man fashion show. But from Yves St Lauren! Plus Man fashion show ! I know, Already I said it ! Yves St Lauren had just given his “final” fashion show! His retrospective on 22…
Serenity! ? Weekly photo challenge
More of this challenge: Serenity | The Daily Post https://dailypost.wordpress.com/dp_photo_challenge/serenity/
Champs Élysées, Paris, France, sea of light
This picture was taken in December 2014…. Enjoy your day In respond to the challenge Shadowed | The Daily Post https://dailypost.wordpress.com/dp_photo_challenge/shadowed/
Paris! End of terror attacks! Threat on the Jewish community and synagogue tonight! Streets empty!
January 9, 2015 A great thank you to the french police force ! My sympathie and sadness to the hostages victims in the hyper kosher market ! To Charlie’s herbo victim as well! We should all be Charlie! Defend freedom and respect of others! One against religious and political fundamentalists and obscurantist! Some pictures of…
Life!
In a split second! And yet in a life time ! This past days, my head is going through many thoughts! So many things, I will save some for others posts! I had to say good bye to my grand mother, and yet she ll remain with me forever! While we were gathering to say…
Happy new year 2015! Bonne année 2015! YOLLO pizza Ste Menehould France
What a nice surprise on the road today, France on Sunday or special holidays, is quite “dead” and “dull”. You generally have to think ahead and only count on yourself to eat, drink or any kind of groceries. Unless you leave in one of the main cities and in booming neighborhood, you are likely to…
A rainbow nimbus, un halo d arc en ciel! Let it Shine.
Hey, What a Beautiful rainbow!”, a true nimbus of light! Quel bel arc en ciel, un vrai halo de lumière ! No filter. Enjoy the winter’s wonder. Profitez de la magie de l hiver. Xoxo
A rainbow nimbus, un halo d arc en ciel! Let it Shine.
Hey, What a Beautiful rainbow!”, a true nimbus of light! Quel bel arc en ciel, un vrai halo de lumière ! No filter. Enjoy the winter’s wonder. Profitez de la magie de l hiver. Xoxo
Paris – What a dance! Lady in iron, dance with me!
This picture was taken by the first man I have ever danced with ! Oh Eiffel Tour! La tour Eiffel, thank you Monsieur Eiffel for this beautiful creature. Thank you Paris for keeping 2000’s promesses still alive, you twinkle every hour with so much charm. Wishing you all happy holidays
Twinkle Happy hannoucca – Happy holidays
Happy hannoucca Twinkle twinkle little light… New York a place where all coexiste freely and everywhere… You Can see menorah at every corner, side by side with Christmas trees. Il y en a pour tous les goûts For more : Twinkle | The Daily Post https://dailypost.wordpress.com/dp_photo_challenge/twinkle/
Twinkle, on and on, weekly photo challenge
Danse your way through life…. And everywhere you can. More of this challenge : Twinkle! Weekly photo challenge. | so parislux ! https://soparislux.com/2014/12/13/twinkle-weekly-photo-challenge/ Twinkle | The Daily Post https://dailypost.wordpress.com/dp_photo_challenge/twinkle/
Twinkle! Weekly photo challenge.
Twinkle Makes me directly think of the song “twinkle twinkle little star”, of my first daughter, and of the first book I bought her in Harrods London! Funny combination! The Photo I’m choosing to show you was taken during a burlesque show in New York City. I liked to put in light, the person enlighting…
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