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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  • peony time !

    Hooray it's time again Peony! In the months of May to June, they are found in abundance. On the market, but also in supermarkets. It is partly because of its large size, and graceful shape (It looks like a ballerina dress!) 1 My favorite flowers. Perhaps because it's so nice cozy messy…. Read more »

  • Favorite Living shop in Groningen

    I have already told you about before they, 1 of my favorite shops in Groningen Handmade hopes. An interior shop in the center with the most original handmade items (by young people) combined with new interior items and vintage finds. For me the 3 ingredients I like in a shop interior. last… Read more »

  • Nice bedspread spotted in the Quantum

    This morning I was back at the Quantum. Echt zo’n winkel die je zo nu en dan verrast met iets waarvan je het niet had verwacht daar te vinden. They currently have quilts for sale with cheerful prints of Pineapple, en “jungle leaves” (I like it but just call) Too good to be a cover… Read more »

  • From Red to Pink Closet makeover

    It seems to be cupboards paints a hobby of mine. I'm not necessarily looking for, but when I'm in the charity shop at a nice cabinet run, I just can not resist buying it. Today was such a moment again, a bright red box. The slanted legs and concealed buttons all that… Read more »

  • Vloerkleed van zeegras

    I saw them lately frequently passing by. Rugs of Rotan, of zeegras. Earlier in the year 70-80 you had this already. Sometimes even in tile form in the living room! Today it is a little more subtle accent, and it will remain at a (around ) vloerkleed. Such a garment seems a bit stiff, but by the warm… Read more »

  • Delfsblue of the circuit with D.I.Y. gets

    Delfsblue I have been a weakness for. Especially in combination with modern, I think it's even better. A vase, in tegel, and now a lamp stand there in my collection. Yesterday found in thrift. Now I find generally Delfsblue very nicely in combination with soft pink. So there should be a pink hood…. Read more »

  • Beaded Curtain comeback

    Last weekend I went momentarily along with girlfriend Ingrid who lives in a beautiful old small school. Her new bead curtain struck me immediately. I thought they got him stuck somewhere surfaced in the charity shop, but no, she had bought him in the construction market ; Hornbach My daughters room has a door that I've… Read more »

  • Recycled cabinet to residential gem

    Kringloopwinkel Afgelopen week zag ik hem staan in de kringloopwinkel. Somewhere in a corner a brown cabinet. Totally not my color but a cabinet with such beautiful stained glass windows has a lot of potential to become what, so he just had to bring home. Nu heb ik doorgaans weinig tijd over en weinig… Read more »

  • Hip on the beach

    Spotted online at Ookinhetpaars great beach towels new style “Roundie” This kind of pictures I will be at (-: Also nice in the garden for the baby,nl, something different than such an ordinary rectangular Towel. And ample because they are no less than 150cm in diameter ! For more information : Ookinhetpaars

  • Snoopy shelf

    I'm always on my shop Retro Loekie looking for special vintage interior items. Just a nostalgic item to a new design can give a bit of atmosphere. Now I had last been written a blog about the comeback of Snoopy there has been added a chapter today. Because I found these wonderful dolls 1966 ! Plastic… Read more »

  • Shelves with a print

    A bright white metal shelving. Inspired by years 60 taken rekjes, but new HEMA. I found them a while back in the thrift store. I recognized them immediately from the HEMA, and since they were not there to get more I took them. Because I'd love white walls because of my… Read more »

  • IKEA photoshoot

    This week I was a little absent from the blog, but it had a good reason. I had 4 IKEA days long photo shoot crew on the floor. A while ago I was asked if I wanted to provide our home for a photo shoot by IKEA. The report would be placed in the IKEA Family… Read more »

  • Tasjes nostalgie

    I had used one in the pink when I 5 was years. Containing always a thermos of Snoopy and a piece of fruit. bron: A plastic Pinterest (school) handbag! Everything was in it was seen, but that was just cool and thermos if there are indeed (-; Not 30 years later see… Read more »

  • Binnenkijken in voormalige winkel

    Last week I was just visiting with friend Jitse. He moved last fall from Groningen to the small village Usquert in the province of Groningen. A nostalgic old house packed with original features. In het huis was ook heel lang geleden een winkel gevestigd. The atmosphere you can taste a bit back when you go through… Read more »

  • Come and see: “Salmagundi Living” in Groningen

    With me around the corner, midden in een woonwijk net 2km vanaf het centrum van Groningen zit al een paar jaar een vintage shop in een oude auto garage. “Salmagundi” aan de J.C. Kapteynlaan 6-8. I cycle quite often along, but have not taken the step to go in there once. De winkel… Read more »

  • fairground nostalgia,nl

    Do you know them also from the past? van die vrolijke windmolentjes in alle kleuren van de regenboog. I know they have the fair, or maybe it was the fair or at toy store? In any case, I see myself there in thought about 30years ago still run with it. Yesterday I found just 12 in… Read more »

  • 80s lamp

    Naast alle zoete pastelletjes in ons huis, vind ik het ook mooi om af en toe een krachtige kleur te gebruiken. Afgelopen week liep ik tegen een donkerblauw jaren 80 lampje aan in de kringloopwinkel. Een mooie stoere tegenhanger, in ons zacht kleurige geheel. I let one color always come back somewhere in the interior… Read more »

  • Looplamp

    My husband was very amused when I suddenly had stood flashlights in the room. He had one too lie in his werkbus he joked. It is indeed just a work light, but now you see them regularly in the interior. A romantic house as tough counterpart , a… Read more »

  • Online shopping tips top 10

    Ik vind het heerlijk om in online webshops te struinen. Soms ben ik wel een uur op 1 een site aan het uitpluizen. Om het voor jullie een beetje overzichtelijk te maken zal ik zo nu en dan even een paar favoriete items van een leuke woonwinkel in de spotlight zetten. I do this in… Read more »

  • Also in the purple

    Rugs and cushions, I can not get enough. Since it gives very soon another twist to your interior. And who crawls in the evening on the couch does not like road under a nice blanket? Ook in het paars Claudia van webshop Ookinhetpaars snapt dit. And therefore has a shop packed pillows, en… Read more »