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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  • Mandje aan de muur

    Afgelopen week vond ik dit mandje in de kringloopwinkel. Ik hing hem aan de muur , leuk om steeds weer andere plantjes in te zetten.

  • Pimp your kitchen

    Spotted Mexican restaurant Cantina in the heart of Groningen a super cute colorful children's corner where your children can play while you yourself relaxed a fork pierces. These delicious kid-friendly restaurants. But my eye fell primarily on the pimped kitchen. An IKEA kitchen and an old toy Fornuisje a very different by means of adhesive foil and… Read more »

  • Scandinavian flavor in my china cabinet

    I saved quite a while vintage crockery with a Scandinavian PCB. These are mainly graphic images of flowers and fruit I love it. These items have also sometimes a wooden lid, and I'm now also a few games of. Sometimes I am fortunate that the circuit what stand,… Read more »

  • Old records in a list,

    Maybe you know them too, Tree-Rose-Fish school boards from years 70-80. Sometimes I dive alone there, on a market or at a vintage shop. You can hang them very nice to the children, but it's also fun to do them in a list. The lists I found naturally at the thrift store,… Read more »

  • 11 november is de dag

    We do not watch TV tonight, We walk with our lights along ! Tonight is largely in Netherlands weather Saint Martin. All the little ones to the streets along with their homemade lanterns doors and sing songs for a sweet. To our house already to bring a bit of atmosphere I have… Read more »

  • White goods in the paint

    Someone I love to follow on instagram is the colorfulredcherryrodekers known Rodekers.com She shows on this photo to see a laundry room is also a party where you can be like hanging out. The devices they took in hand with high gloss paint Flexa. Would not it be nice if the machine giants like… Read more »

  • Bank winterized

    Spotted at HEMA snowman kussenhoes , already bring a little winter in your home. You will find the cover for € 5.00 on the Christmas department that is already under construction! The black and white fleece blanket is the online H&M home collection

  • Plates on the wall

    The trend has already been a few years, signs on the wall. I myself have a few hang , and the fun of dishes I find that they are very easy to find to find. Almost every residential and thrift has are signs. New signs, old signs it has all its charm, en… Read more »

  • Old barber chair Gispen

    Via instagram I came across this wonderful old chair against. Someone wanted from, and I have the great vintage and Gispen fan had him. I think it's an old barber chair was from the years 50. Ideaal, because the seat has a convenient footrest which again is pretty solid for small children. I think… Read more »

  • Sukhi made an honest rug custom

    A while ago I did a review on Bolletjes Dress. Handmade rugs, and all fair trade. My balls garment is still on display in our living room. Meanwhile Bolletjes plumage has got a bunch of brothers and sisters. All handmade rugs direct from the maker who get also a fair price. The site is now called: Sukhi en… Read more »

  • Interior with its own twist

    Items uit de kringloopwinkel zo aanpassen dat ze helemaal eigen worden daar hou ik van. I'll show you a few items from our house where it happened. Jaren 30 We have home home two rooms separated by suite doors. Ideaal als je kinderen hebt, je kunt dan namelijk heel gemakkelijk verschillende leefruimtes inrichten…. Read more »

  • New table

    I last went again to IKEA, and there I fell in love with the new dining table DALSHULT. Rank Scandinavian design with crisp white sheet. After years always have a rectangular table had, in black, and gray table immediately jumped out to me. Fresh and friendly around. En and ga je… Read more »

  • Liefde in je eigen taal

    By Bineke spotted online in black and white posters with provincial spell. Leuk om cadeau te geven aan vrienden of familie die gaan verhuizen. Als aandenken aan je oude woonplek, of als warm welkom bij een nieuwe stek!  

  • Groening hippe pop up store in Groningen

    Pop up stores I love it so much. It's often the most fashionable shops which are temporarily 1 place and that is always a vacant shop. So this is not stuck assortment because the store constantly from place to place hops. That makes it interesting for me. Last weekend I was walking by… Read more »

  • Interior inspiration on instagram

    I'll get me a lot of interior inspiration from Instagram. Nice and easy scrolling on your phone with nice pictures and doing interior ideas. You decide who you follow, so you see only the photos in the style that you love. I myself am I calledretroloekie on instagram and post daily… Read more »

  • Draadmand uit de kringloop

    Gisteren zag hem staan bij de kringloopwinkel, een grote ronde draadmand. Denk dat het een fruitmand is geweest. De afmeting en de vorm spraken mij aan, dus ik nam hem mee. You see it is currently increasing in the interior geometric shapes, en dan op dit moment zie je veel de vierkant. Theedoeken (IKEA)… Read more »

  • Nieuwe collectie IKEA

    Gisteren was ik weer eens bij IKEA. Zo ongeveer eens per 3 maanden neem ik een kijkje in deze grote meubelgigant. En dit keer was het extra leuk, want er was heel veel van de nieuwe collectie te bewonderen. En wat is deze leuk dit jaar. I saw a lot of graphical Scandinavian fruit prints on curtains… Read more »

  • Thuisinstyling in actie bij huizen verkoop

    Je ziet het steeds meer om je heen, mensen willen graag zelf hun huis verkopen. De styling en de foto’s van je huis zijn misschien wel het belangrijkste gedeelte om je huis succes vol te verkopen. Het is de eerste indruk van een kijker, en die moet meteen aantrekken. Styling advies + We offer photoshoot… Read more »

  • Elke maand een nieuw gordijn !

    Bij een nieuw huis, horen nieuwe gordijnen, en dan het liefst 2x per jaar. Dit was voor een paar jaar geleden nog een nieuwe dure hobby van mij. De gordijnen kon ik namelijk niet zelf naaien dus dit liet ik doen. En dat was niet goedkoop. Totdat wij in ons huidige huis kwamen. He hung… Read more »

  • Gastblog voor Wonen en Co over hergebruik

    Dit blog schreef ik voor het grote woonblok Wonenenco deze maand zijn wij gastblogger op deze site!   Fris vintage ! Zo omschrijf ik mijn interieursmaak meestal. Ik ben een grote vintageliefhebber en struin bijna dagelijks kringloopwinkels in Groningen af op zoek naar mooie oude interieuritems. Oud interieur is namelijk vaak gemaakt van mooie massieve en… Read more »