captivating corner

While I am washing my hands, my eye catches the natural colors of the simple utensils and the light, in the corner of the sink.

I'm very visual and can be overwhelmed by a feeling of bliss all of a sudden, by the appeal of 'something simple'.

Our kitchen, an easy, real life space with stuff collected over time.
Kitchen utensils with functionality and personality;
The simplicity of two cutting boards against the kitchen wall.
A small twig, in a soda bottle, because it was just too small to join the magnolia bouquet.
and the shades of the tiles, which seem to change every moment of the day...

and I realise, I'm glad to enjoy the simple things.
(even though it is sometimes exhausting to see 'everything' and to capture the moment afterwards with my camera, haha..)

in bloom

Magnolia in bloom!

The massive magnolia branch, my friend Rosa brought from the market last week, was big and beautiful! and top-heavy...
Even the largest jug in the house, couldn't handle the weight. So I decided to cut off the side branches and make a magnolia bouquet.

The flower-buds opened up one by one in the past days. Today the magnolia is in full bloom and is shining on my home-made plant stand.

notting hill

Pastels, magnolia's, blue skies, street art and oldtimers on the Monday morning stroll with Minne through Notting Hill.

magnolias on monday

My father would have turned 85 years today.
Tonight we will celebrate his 'birthday' with a family dinner.

Thank you for being who you were. Happy birthday from your daughter. Xx

Have a great week everyone!

sunday breakfast & spring branches

Get up late.
Followed by a Sunday morning breakfast in the sunlight!
Magnolia branches on the table.

An excellent beginning of March!

in full bloom

One week later and the magnolia is in full bloom.

market wares

Just a few Saturday market purchases, some of them to enjoy throughout the week;
massive magnolia branches,
fresh bread and fruits,
crooked organic cucumbers,
and goat legs cookies.