Children's backpack with name? Read our experience with Fresk and Trixie from HippeRugzaken.nl

Two houses, two backpacks why we once again opted for a backpack with a name A backpack with a name is not only great fun for children, but also super practical. Especially when your child goes to school. In this blog I share our experience with the sustainable backpack from Fresk and our new favorite backpack… Read more »

Practical checklist for fire-safe living

We prefer not to think about it too much, but a house fire can happen to anyone. A forgotten candle, a fault in the electricity grid or an overheated pan: it happens faster than you think. With a few simple measures you can reduce the risk of a tragedy. Basics of fire safety Fire safety starts with awareness. Know where… Read more »

This way you can also enjoy your outdoor space in winter

Winter: the garden chairs disappear inside, the trees lose their leaves, and we close the door until spring calls again. That's actually a shame, because an outdoor space can also bring something beautiful in the colder months. Make your terrace or garden a place where you can relax all year round, also in… Read more »

Make your home future-proof & frugal

Sustainable & independent energy that you can benefit from for a long time on your own roof. The sun ensures lower energy bills and a better environment. In addition, you can now save your own generated energy. This combination ensures an upgrade of your energy. Your house as a mini power plant Solar panels convert daylight into electricity, that you can… Read more »

🧼 My review of the Samako Powerclean & Steelstofzuiger

Okay, I admit it honestly: I am addicted to cleaning. And especially everything related to gadgets, shiny appliances and cleaning gadgets. When I was asked if I wanted to review the SAMAKO Powerclean and Stick Vacuum Cleaner, So I was literally jumping. New devices? Yes please! I used to be big… Read more »

Why a home treadmill can change your life

A while ago I spoke to my elderly neighbor. She enthusiastically talked about her treadmill she had just ordered. She wanted to stay fit and loved that she could now exercise at home. Her enthusiasm was contagious. I have a sedentary job myself, and since I no longer walk every day with the stroller or my daughter… Read more »

Road trip essentials for a weekend away with friends

A weekend away with friends is always a good idea, but a road trip requires a little more preparation than a regular outing. Wherever you go, it is always nice to be well prepared because that makes the ride a lot more pleasant. From the right car to handy gadgets and snacks: these are… Read more »

Thrifts in Groningen are my favorite interior gems

If you can make me happy with something, then it is with a visit to the thrift store. And so I do… almost every day! My city of Groningen is bursting with nice thrift stores, and I continue to be amazed at what you can find there. No standard home accessories, but unique pieces… Read more »

Toddler room wallpaper makeover with Walloha

A room full of goslings, Moss' toddler room makeover Our little Moss turned three last month, and that felt like the perfect time for a toddler room makeover. Get rid of the crib, time for a “big boy room”! But not just any one, one full of goslings. Because Moss has been completely fascinated by geese since his first steps…. Read more »

This way you play with different light temperatures in the house

Light is more than just functional. It determines the atmosphere in a room, influences how we perceive colors and even how we feel. A room with cool white light feels different from one with warm, mild light, Even though it is the same space. By consciously dealing with light temperatures you can surprisingly… Read more »

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  • Visitekaartje

    Onmisbaar als je (kleine ) ondernemer bent een visitekaartje. Voor Thuisinstyling had ik er eentje die niet zo heel bijzonder was. Een iets te donker uitgevallen foto en een simpel tekstje door mijzelf in elkaar geflanst. Iris Skinny Graphic designer of Nice saw my ticket and immediately ducked behind the computer. That had to… Read more »

  • Gold for next to nothing

    You see it for a while in the interior emerge golds. For a while it was still everywhere buyer , now you see it being overtaken by more and more gold variants. This can be kitschy, but if your gold sparingly used in the right way this is totally not the case. It provides accurate… Read more »

  • industrial yellow

    The conservatory at our house is the dining table. A nice bright room with a handy flap Swedish bank where mostly the children sit on and we also have 2 individual seats. Seating shortage Yet we often got some seating space shortage. 4 kinderen + boyfriends are always sliding and up. We would be able to… Read more »

  • Fond globe

    I love world maps and globes. They are educational, but also very decorative. Everywhere in our house somewhere something of a world map or a globe. My son's room takes the cake, He globe except for a few lights here and there and ask even a globe as a hanging lamp. Dit is een gewone… Read more »

  • White whiter know

    Since we have a new cabinet in white, I got a little white fever. Larder unit purchased at the Manufacturing White is fresh, White looks clean and white gives peace. I immediately yellow chair also matching painted white. Nu hou ik ook nog ontzettend veel van kleur hoor,… Read more »

  • Succesvol instagrammen top 14

    Ik krijg geregeld de vraag hoe ik toch aan zoveel volgers kom. Nu is dit deels gegroeid doordat ik al 3,5 jaar op Instagram zit, maar het is ook afhankelijk van een aantal factoren die niet in 1 zin te bevatten zijn. Nu heb ik voor iedereen die graag zijn (zakelijke) account wil laten groeien… Read more »

  • Recycled light new look

    A while ago in the thrift store a small metal timber coloring Ceiling lamp. Light wood and simple suspension system appealed to me. And the price of 1,50euro also! IKEA Het was een lampje uit een oude IKEA collectie. Maar door het zilver kapje die ik wat minder fraai vond bleef het lampje een tijdje in de… Read more »

  • Inside Look through home decorating

    Recently I had a nice chat with large living inspiration site; Home deco Klik op de foto hierboven voor het interview, in photo's!    

  • Child seats from the thrift store

    I have a weakness for old child seats. They are not as fast terribly in the way, Children dragging it easy to carry from place to place and they are always so cozy. Nu heb ik inmiddels door het hele huis al wat stoeltjes staan Zoals deze mintgroene stoel op mijn dochter haar kamer, Een gek poezenstoeltje… Read more »

  • Mijksje illustrations

    I love nice graphics, and will always be very happy if I get a new Illustrator encounter via Instagram. Mijke has gotten creative box encased with spoon. Her mother was illustratice, her grandfather painter and her grandmother creative seamstress. Examples enough for her, and they turned also to the same talent… Read more »

  • Loods vol met vintage schatten

    Herman verzameld alles op het gebied van vintage interieur. Dit doet hij al zoveel jaren dat hij inmiddels een complete loods vol vintage schatten heeft midden in de stad Groningen. En laat ik nou het geluk hebben dat dit mijn woonplaats is! Ik neem er dan ook geregeld een kijkje. Groot meubilair, stoelen , fietsen… Read more »

  • Recycle table in the makeover,nl

    Yesterday afternoon in a dark nooks I saw him in the charity shop. A cute little table which proved to be a sewing box. Crafts I do not, but I did see a nice sofa table in. The round metal combined with wood I really like. Typically a style from the years 60. unfortunately… Read more »

  • Kids rug

    Ik was al een tijdje op zoek naar een leuk vloerkleed voor mijn zoon zijn slaapkamer. He is 9 jaar oud, so I wanted a not too childish, but also not too adult plumage for him. Ik had een IKEA kleed liggen op zijn kamer een nep pers. But this was more on the… Read more »

  • Locker in the makeover,nl

    Yesterday I saw him in the loop. A very nice little display case. Now I as a terrible weakness for so he had to go home. I had a child and a stroller along, anything but practical, but apply a bit and measure succeeded. Luckily it was only a short… Read more »

  • Mijn werkplek in jaren 80-90 style

    It's not that I necessarily want a cheap interior workplace. But if you many at the thrift store will then walk you simply arranged against it. Leuke oude spulletjes uit die tijd. I really like fresh colors, and in the years 80 zag je dat zowel in de mode als in het interieur terug. Hardroze, neon,… Read more »

  • Carpet Vinyl

    Beija Flor sells rugs vinyl. I once more a piece written about this particular dress of plastic which I have in the kitchen to enjoy a lie see here then had a rug in the kitchen, but recently I was asked if I wanted to test their new collection with a real… Read more »

  • Our Christmas tree

    Last weekend it happened again. The Christmas tree at home is a reality again. This year we have once again opted for a real tree. I just can not get used to such art tree, plus I'm also a terrible look in the way of storage. (get over it but to collapse… Read more »

  • My grandmother as art

    A while ago I received an old photo of my grandmother owned. She was the picture years 2 and stood beside a huge dog. What a fun inspiring pictures I found. Too bad that he was so small, Hang did not make much impression. I could let him naturally enlarge, but what… Read more »

  • Living Festival you'll ?

    Last week I did something nice, I was allowed to live case Propellants and Kramer in Groningen set up a living entirely in my own style. Now Propellants and Kramer is as big as a furniture mall so figuring it was a party to do, lots of choice! I did this in honor of their housing which party… Read more »

  • Apothekerskast

    I have been a sideboard. The ideal cabinet for my finest china in its display. Ik heb ze altijd van hout gehad en zelf voorzien van een kleurtje.   But you also have beautiful cabinets of metal. De zogeheten “apothekers kast” of “Dokters kast” Vroeger stonden dit soort kasten in dokterspraktijken of… Read more »