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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  • Every day a party

    Lights in the garden, I think that are so cozy. Not only if you sit outside, but when you're in and the lamps light so snug in your garden. The balls garlands seem fair lights, but version 2.0 namely they burn on solar energy. Ideaal, no battery hassles you always… Read more »

  • Portugese vloer in een handomdraai

    Je hebt het vast thuis ook wel, such place which could use a little color. Wij hebben thuis een keukenvloer die wel een beetje opgefrist kan worden. Black linoleum bit boring if you ask me. Portuguese floor we have ever thought to lay in a Portuguese floor, maar… Read more »

  • Instagram Inspiration

    I myself sit there daily; Instagram. Millions of people share the best pictures. A kind of Facebook but with less text. Now I set myself very visual so lovely to sit back and dream away, without pieces of text by working. I follow especially inspiring people, and I have a preference for interior design… Read more »

  • Wilde bloemen

    It is again the time of the year, all along the way you find the most beautiful wildflowers. Often it is not possible to stop (highway) but where anything can stop me and I take a bunch of them. Often this secluded spots but still close to the city of Groningen where I live. Housing estates in the residential areas… Read more »

  • plants rainbow

    Rainbow Today I ran again in the thrift store and there were lots of colored flowerpots. New, old all together, but especially in fresh colors. I got a rainbow feeling, Here I had to do something with it. Above my desk I hang a rack HEMA. Here is my collection of animals flowerpots. A while… Read more »

  • Kunst waar je blij van wordt

    Via Instagram I became acquainted with the works of UrbanMasq. The handcrafted wood faces on the wall, keken mij aan en ik was verkocht. Wat een mooie kleuren, en wat een hoop expressie op die houten gezichten. Czech designer They appeared to be designed by the Czech designer Tzachi Nevo. A graduate designer to… Read more »

  • Shop tips bij Xenos online

    Previously when I was living in lodgings I bought almost everything in interior design at the Xenos. Lekker voordelig, en toch origineel want veel spulletjes hadden een oosters tintje. Stores go with me on and off in terms of interest. Sometimes stores have suddenly a collection that appeals to me less, of ik vergeet domweg dat ze erRead more »

  • Illeke XXL

    I've been a fan of illeke while her sweet and cheerful illustrations. They are all signed by her hand, en door haar zelf bedacht. Meanwhile, I have become a sort of ambassador of illeke. My whole house depends pretty much full of hair “children”. Now I received last week a big surprise in the bus…. Read more »

  • Poster met statement

    1 van mijn favoriete stationery webshops is Studio Stationery. This predilection was created by their Instagram account I follow for a while. De frisse kleuren knallen dagelijks van mijn telefoonscherm af. Veel wit, gecombineerd met felle kleuren en goudtinten. Een combinatie waar ik heel erg blij van wordt! And is completely in style than… Read more »

  • Chalkboard in your living room

    I had this week once again a great kringloopgelukje. Basically, the idea that I purchase for my shop but sometimes something is so cute in my own house I decided on the spot to keep it yourself. *cough * This time it was a super big blackboard. Now I find ever more blackboards,… Read more »

  • Coca Cola years 80/90

    It was you might already have noticed, the years 80/90 are back in. Je ziet het in het straatbeeld soms al aan de kleding, (of that high “Brams Paris ” like jeans almost to the armpits) but also in the interior comes back. I find it fun to those years… Read more »

  • Toy Toy

    1 of my favorite shops is Toy Toy Groningen. This store has a mix of retro and vintage , focused on interior, toys and children's clothing. Toy Toy is in the Folkingestraat which anyway is a very nice shopping to see if you're in Groningen. There is actually nothing in the… Read more »

  • Kids perils,nl

    My daughter 5 slept until last week under the stairs in her room. Nice safe in a small hole a kind of bedstead. Peony But little girls grow, and she was tired. We needed a bed. Now most of the walls were covered with cabinet. But because suddenly there came a bed… Read more »

  • Vintage chair

    Stoelentik Ik heb een stoelen tik als het om interieur aankopen gaat. Tricky such a small passion for collecting, because those bitches namely take much space. Despite, I buy still on the loose. Irritation of the home who stumbles settled on something too many dining chairs at the table. Kringloopwinkel Vandaag had ik weer een… Read more »

  • Nice wall plates spotted

    I've been a long time fan of wall plates. They can easily switch on the wall so you always have variation. Small school small school shop Ingrid is a friend of mine (So I promote love her (-; ) does such a nice collection. Fresh and fruity, birds, Botanical everything passes. join me,… Read more »

  • Vintage side table a new look

    Last bought at the thrift store, an old side table. It would have been a nightstand ? Ik viel op de strakke lijnen, oud maar modern. I had paint are a closet project last month, and the paint got tremendously good on the shelf, dus dat durfde ik voor dit tafeltje ook wel… Read more »

  • plant inspiration

    My house is now starting to get pretty full with plants. Last year to find no piece of green, but, more and more plants since this year. Instagram I hit just as many inspired by the plants trend and began a cactus. But gradually it became increasingly. Could it possibly addictive… Read more »

  • Kringloopgelukjes

    Thrift It was a great week for me thrift. At my shop, I was like every week on the road again, and I found again some fine interior items. This delightful old years 60 stool , the color is bright yellow delicious lemon. This Gorgeous floral print. He comes extra nice to our new dark wall…. Read more »

  • Pastels at Night blue

    Zoals misschien al eens bent opgevallen bij het bekijken van mijn mijn blog, ik heb een erg pastel en kleurig interieur. Mint, roze met veel wit heeft de overhand bij ons thuis. Pastel typje Ik werd dan ook door meerdere mensen al eens benoemd tot “pastel typje” ik snap dat, maar ik ben juist zo… Read more »

  • disco disco,es

    What I present is a highlight in my daughters room, a disco ball! I bought the large vintage ball over Instragram someone about. A ball that real mirrors of glass. Apart from being a shining centerpiece in the room, it gives too cute flare into the night. This is dancing in… Read more »