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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  • young learned !

    I am a mother 4 of children under the 8 jaar. That means 4x as many toys as 1 kind, but also 4 x was so much, and 4x as much clutter in your home. I walked there often encounter if I had folded the laundry (a daily activity never ending story! ) I downstairs in the laundry basket… Read more »

  • shop Nostalgia

    Last year my uncle stopped his record. He had everything are from a bygone era including many advertising materials. Advertising lightbox with all letters and spells but no light. Until I found yesterday a long old lamp in the circuit. just lighting, but exactly the size of the advertising strips… Read more »

  • Marketplace fluke

    Besides our work we were looking for a big long closet for a bit to break the wall and of course folders in store. After a few days tracking on market I saw this closet. Vintage, but with nice curves so tightly, with a funny leg. The photo was on the head and some unclear,… Read more »

  • Beer is the

    Seen at Susan on instagram handmade paper mache animal heads, not real ones. prompts a message if she could make one in command and that could. And tough look him my big bear! Impressive too big, that you see maybe not quite back in the picture. We are very happy… Read more »

  • My lucky day !

    Last Sunday I saw the past, a giveaway of Rozenkelim via instagram. My dream rug for years! Now I had just that day working on redesigning our new live / work room so ventured a guess. All you had to tag someone that you thought he or she could use a rug. Ik… Read more »

  • new workplace

    Shortly since I have a new job. Lovely light and spacious! We hebben ervoor gekozen om de basis wit te houden omdat dit toch een stukje rust geeft, and gives the least distraction. Het bureau is een IKEA aanrechtblad gecombineerd met losse schragen. De stoelen zijn van Zuiver, the lamp is vintage! once out of the… Read more »

  • living room makeover

    Since shortly we are lucky that we can involve an extra room in our house. Despite this room is on an upper floor it was very dark. The walls were cream white, and floor wood color with a red tint. A good solid wood floor, but very present, Omdat we de vloer niet zomaar… Read more »

  • Typmachine fan

    I'm always on my shop Retro Loekie looking pretty old typewriters. I've already found much, but I find it time and again nice to put them always slightly different in the picture. Because they inspire me in the interior, I would like here to share with you the pictures… Read more »

  • Children's Rooms in the making

    Last weekend I was busy again with the organization of the 2 new children's bedrooms. At IKEA we are again well managed with a lamp and a rug. My daughter loves stars, she saw the light and were sold. He was also once in the offer so he went. My son plays… Read more »

  • Kinderwerkplek Low budget!

    That interior design does not need to be expensive I already know. At the thrift store and Marketplace allows you to find the best used stuff. My children have been given a work place recently, and I have new and old again combined. The workplace of my son inc. Gispen desk and old map of the… Read more »

  • Oh My Home!

    Wake up…! How nice it is….? Creating a home, but especially cozy feeling. And this in the bedrooms of your own home. I have been here, like Annemarie, a bold attempt. Not in our own bedroom, but for lodgers! Annemarie was hard at work in the new room of her… Read more »

  • Paper mache hang it up!

    I used to do it sometimes at school and I found it difficult! That lubricated with wet newspapers, what eventually became a kind of sticky ball. This can also be otherwise, namely in the form of lifelike animals! I met them on instagram Susan Meijerink Beautiful levensechte dierenkoppen for wall…. Read more »

  • Oktoberdots

    Via instagram I was fine illustrations by October Dots. Cheerful prints that remind me of the years 70, but with the colors and style of today. Because I just really love the combination of vintage and new fits a poster of October Dots perfectly into our house. I opted for the ABC poster,… Read more »

  • Handmade Cards By Joselien

    Joselien I follow a while through its webstore Byjoselien . She sells vintage jewelery and bags where I currently am a big fan of handmade cards. The cards are made of vintage and retro materials but have a fresh tan from now. And as I like to think I want something beautiful to share with you!… Read more »

  • Werkplek

    My workplace, hiding in a corner in the living room. The table and chair are from the HEMA. Office is not very deep but consequently you put less clutter and forcing you to clean up (-: Soon I will overturn the deal and elsewhere in the house create a workplace. Pictures will follow here… Read more »

  • Tree house cygnet

    Rug out again and even vacuumed everything nice. Still a while and the great Persian rug is in the attic, and there is a smaller lighter floor mat in order to usher in spring. Now there is still snow here in Groningen and I sit here shivering with cold on the couch , dus… Read more »

  • Botanical teacups

    Spotted on the instagram account of bites ante rose plants pendants made with porcelain cups. With special thread to tie up plant hangers. See how they are made! Bite Ante Rose facebook page

  • Old cupboard baskets in the recycle

    There used to often hang in closets. Maybe you have it at home too much for the socks? kastmandjes! In the cycle they are regularly. My daughter then 6 had one day the baskets to her bed edge hanged for her books! How inventive? handy, and it is also… Read more »

  • plafonnière as vase !

    2 days ago we already had a blog about painting a ceiling light. Gerjatikkieretro (instagram) did get to work, and painted the ceiling lamp and used it as a vase! Wat een leuk idee !

  • DIY Pimp papieren lamp

    Deze tip kreeg ik van mijn vriendin Marieke (instagram ) . She bought a blank paper lamp at Candlebagplaza and pasted stickers on it from the HEMA