Who needs a ladder when you've got a Chesterfield couch and a windowsill! Scary times: finding solace in domestic tasks These are scary times. The coronavirus is wreaking havoc in the world. Apart from keeping our distance from each other, and trying to stay healthy there's not all that much you can do. Some things...
I really like living with the seasons. So now that Spring has sprung, I changed the covers of the cushions in the living room and exchanged the Winter curtains for summery Floral curtains. I need a lighter looking carpet in the living room! And then I thought: 'Wouldn't it be great to have a lighter...
Even though times are tough, they're also kind of interesting. It's like the world has come to a standstill. And even though that's worrying, I also feel it's a chance for all of us to stop and think. To reconsider the way we're doing things. And ask ourselves: Is there maybe another, a better way?...
Dutch prime minister Rutte is known for being down to earth and kind of laid back. He still drives an old Saab, and lives in an ordinary upstairs apartment. Once a week he teaches social studies at a local high school. The way he addresses the corona crisis is down to earth too. And sometimes...
I was having lunch with my two younger sisters. I was sharing my efficient dinnertime routine with them. I told them how I put the food on everyone's plates, and then put all the pots and pans in the dishwasher. That way we can eat in a tidy kitchen. Not until everything is neatly tidied...
When I said 'I do' to my husband, I kept my maiden name. So I may have promised him my eternal love, but I only spoke for the Nicole sporting my maiden name. I don't use his surname which is van Sandwijk. Which is why I could make no such promises for Nicole van Sandwijk...
A well written grocery list is like a beautiful symphony! It will get you through the supermarket in the fastest, most efficient way. And if it's a masterpiece, it will prevent you tearing your hair out in despair later in the week, because you just found out you're missing an essential ingrediënt. Like cheese puffs....
We kind of had this storm last weekend. We can't complain about the aftermath, except for one thing. My lovely Redrobin lost its legs! Look: Isn't it sad? Everything turned out alright! Luckily, unlike lots of other stuff that happens in life, this problem was easily fixed. I could simple push the Redrobin on it's...
I was outside, minding my own business, trying to get some good shots with my Huawei smartphone of the dead flowers surrounding our front door. Because I wanted to take a picture to remind myself of the fact that those dead flowers will florish come Spring. Anyway, there I was, taking pictures like there was...
I was slaving over a hot stove, trying to do the dishes at the same time. When I had a chance I quickly ran upstairs, to stuff the dirty laundry in the washing machine. Then I ran downstairs again to check how the potatoes were doing. I was tired, sweaty and fed up. Mommy, can...
