flower day - end of an era

Thursday 19th of March 2026 - final flowerday

With a heavy heart, I have decided to stop my weekly flower day at Villa Augustus.

Due to the increasing discomfort caused by the flower allergy built up over the years, I have now truly reached a point where it no longer outweighs the enjoyment of being florist.

In recent years, I have often considered quitting flowerday due to allergic reactions, but then decided against it again and again.

Sneezing, watery eyes, and a stuffy nose, and on the other hand the immense pleasure in flower arranging, was a difficult dilemma for quite some time.

It certainly wasn't an easy decision; for almost 19 years, Thursday was Flower Day!

crochet pattern - wooly vest

This wooly vest for the little ones is so utterly cute!

The pattern is made in 'for-the-little-ones' size and will fit lot's of babies and toddlers, because it's a sleeveless cardigan. One size fits all, isn't a term you often use for babies, but I guess it's true in this case.

All you need is about 100 grams of yarn and a crochet needle size 6mm and you can finish this small crochet project in a day!

Last week i've made an extra woolly one with double thread, or Pippa's baby who is due this summer!

If you would like to make make a super cute waistcoat for a little one on the way or someone in your circle, you can order this crochet pattern in my ETSY SHOP.

amsterdam on friday

Amsterdam - Friday 13th of February 2026

Two days later, back in Amsterdam for the 25th anniversary concert of Gare du Nord at the Melkweg.


Drinks at Arket Cafe.

Small lunch at Bouillon d'Amsterdam.

Foam Museum.

Dinner at Cafe Americain.

Concert Gare de Nord in the Melkweg. A fabulous funky, jazzy, soul performance.

And some drinks afterwards at Cafe Restaurant Amsterdam.

amsterdam on wednesday

Amsterdam - Wednesday 11th of March 2026

Visiting our friend Ank (and Billie) at her amazing house with a delicious lunch of herring and salmon sandwiches.

After lunchh with two trams to Museumplein for a visit to the Stedelijk Museum.

Drinks at Brasserie Keyzer and then a very nice dinner at the newly opened restaurant Bouillon d'Amsterdam. From the traditional French menu we chose Boeuf Bourguignon and Steak Frites. And for dessert, the irresistible mouse au chocolat. Beautiful place with top-notch service and a lively atmosphere.

After dinner, a city walk along the canals, magical.