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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  • Frog and Hebbe Porcelain

    An advantage of an interior design blog is that you sometimes approached for a fun giveaway. Webshop Knijter I received yesterday a beautiful wall lamp from the trendy designer brand Frog and Hebbe. What a lucky man I am ! I love namely huge wall plates (as you might know) and lights. Actually never… Read more »

  • party inspiration

    Daan Rot Da Launay en haar kleurrijke en vrolijke gezin leerde ik alweer een paar jaar geleden kennen op het Instagram als @maandagdaandag Daan heeft 4 kinderen, en dat is een feest van herkenning voor mij aangezien ik zelf ook 4 kinderen heb in ongeveer dezelfde leeftijd. Lovely to follow her colorful life,nl. Not… Read more »

  • Thuis bij Marieke: binnenkijker

    Deze binnenkijker is van 2 jaar geleden maar zetten we nog even in het zonnetje. The colored house Marieke Wijninga Shopping in style Marieke;  

  • Seat is lounge chair

    I like very many years of rattan chairs. Sometimes I come to enjoy in the cycle against, but after a few years in and have been in the garden is he again depreciated. Biodegrade say. Rattan Look Now, you now also have rattan “look” stoelen , seems rattan is made of metal… Read more »

  • Al is the photo's and 1 glance

    Recently I got the tip to print a collage of my instagram / facebook photos to poster size. This seemed to me a huge hassle so I had extended the idea to me. I thought back to the time my computer crashed when uploading tig family photos to print a photo book… Read more »

  • Beautiful old cars on the wall

    Every now and then I look away one, such an old classic. Pity that they are increasingly disappearing from the streets. For what were those cars then still cool. I as “Retroliefhebber” is still happy. And of course it's also a bit of sentiment, want in die mini zat ik in als… Read more »

  • Listen to music in style

    Onlangs werd ik benader door Sudio. A Swedish earphone supplier with the question whether I even know what to do with my blog with music and styling. My first thoughts were no, maar toen ik zag waarover het ging werd ik wel erg blij En ik moet ook eerlijk bekennen dat Zweeds design bij mij altijd… Read more »

  • Ancient city wall,nl

    You see it sometimes passing residential programs , van die oude stads foto’s uitgeprint aan de muur. Sometimes printed on wood , or synthetics plate, and always in black and white. But if you are lucky you will also find sometimes an old photograph in the charity shop. Yesterday took… Read more »

  • Mint lamp

    I was back in the thrift store this week and looked at the lamp department popping up a nice tan. It was a light fresh mint green color. Such real bright years 80 color that I really love. A foot that probably once another cap on Sat., because there was now a strange little glasses… Read more »

  • Jerrycan lamp,en

    I see now well? a jerry can and lamp? Yes, I saw it right, as he stood in the charity shop. A real jerrycan with a lamp mounted therein. The shade was made of glass, and can of course plastic. I find it a godsend! State tough and a bit industrial home,nl. And also very,nl… Read more »

  • Slee wordt kinderbankje

    Ik zag hem staan vandaag in de kringloopwinkel. A wonderful old metallic bright red sled,nl. Het viel mij direct al op dat de vorm iets anders was dan de andere varianten die er ook bij stonden. Mooi breed, en minder puntig. Misschien daardoor wel minder gestroomlijnd , en minder snel, but when my children… Read more »

  • Sitting on rabbit

    Een tijd geleden werd ik benaderd door Rabito een Koreaans bedrijf in zitzakken in de vorm van een konijn en andere konijnen accessoires. If I wanted to try an inflatable version. I saw the picture of the chair 2 big ears, and I was sold. Als je kinderen hebt is zoiets natuurlijk erg lollig, en… Read more »

  • Signs on the wall

    I've been there a few years love. Signs hang on the wall. When I could find no signs hangers I tried everything from. I bought a pendant signs sticker at the DIY store which I confirmed with additional glue on the plate,nl. Met soms de pech dat het bordje alsnog… Read more »

  • Kitsch with a capital K

    1 of my “guilty pleasures” on recycled porcelain area are large animals. Anyways I often buy animals objects and prints, but images – preferably at full size- have I just can not resist. Now I had a big cockatoo, en een konijn realistisch formaat Kijk hem staan pronken (naast de ook wel vrij… Read more »

  • broccoli room

    The room my daughter has a theme namely ; broccoli ! Not that she's so fond of it, but because I met a year ago on that beautiful broccoli curtains at IKEA. Now I was this week fully on stream in the charity shop, I found there namely also a… Read more »

  • Poef!

    I have been a fan of the pouf, leather variant probably know. Onze eerste poef was een leren petrol kleurige die ik 3 years ago at the thrift store found. Vintage, but what a fresh color! Often I find them dark brown or black against, maar van zo’n fris kleurtje wordt ik toch wel extra… Read more »

  • Recycled light to light picture

    Today found in thrift, light from the Hospitality likely (saw hinted some coffee and tea shouts) . nice big , and metal, and all inside small LED lights. Best dull with such a white plate, but I still had a poster. I flipped the poster size and the light poster… Read more »

  • Neon in your home

    I had it for a while here and pass by. Neon lights in your house. Now those lamps had always depended on those wires with multiple power connections, and this I did not stand so pretty, never bought. A lovely little company that has cleverly taken advantage. Neon lights of LED lighting… Read more »

  • Watch timber

    The interior styling is my passion, and step styling myself is small and I therefore believe love to do. Ik probeer mijn outfits altijd redelijk low budget en duurzaam bij elkaar te scharrelen wat ik altijd een leuke uitdaging vind. Thrift Most comes from the thrift store,… Read more »

  • Art in the nursery

    Vintage at the nursery can sometimes give a little warmth to the space. If you combine it with a new one is at first sight of trouble finding painting a nice eye-catcher in a room. And it also allows children to learn about art and history, and there is nothing wrong with that of course!   Also on… Read more »