Muji buys

Obviously I visited the Muji flagshipstore when I was in Paris last week. There were many items I wanted to buy, but since I couldn't take everything with me I just bought a few notebooks, pens and the Found Muji book.

Muji came to life in the early eighties as a result of a new mood, a longing for a return to simplicity in daily life. The brand is providing customers with the fundamental things they might need in their busy, modern life. All products are made of fine quality, serve a purpose and aren't too expensive. What are your Muji favorites? xx

When in Paris

As you might have noticed on Instagram, I was in Paris last week! It was Paris Fashion Week and since I'm a Master student in Fashion Strategy I had to go there for my education. We had a full program with many studio visits, inspirational talks and shop tours.

Due to the crazy schedule I had no time to turn on my pc and keep you updated so all I did was posting photos on Instagram. Of course I also brought my camera with me (I even bought a new one, will tell you more about it soon) so I have plenty of photos to show you. Let's start with a few photos of the pretty Parisian rooftops, just because I can't get enough of them ;-) xx

Weekend Readings

Finally time to read a magazine tomorrow morning, just before I'm going to Paris. Monday morning I'm leaving Arnhem to visit Paris Fashion Week. Have lots of studio visits and meetings with inspiring people planned, so I'm looking forward to that!

The only thing I have to do know is packing my suitcase and soaking up some fashion inspo and vitamins right before hopping on the train. Any plans for the coming week? xx

New running gear

Bought a new running jacket/sweatshirt last week. Here in Arnhem we have a specialized running store so naturally when I needed a new jacket I payed them a visit. Nike is my favorite brand when it comes to sport items, what brand do you prefer? xx

Homemade walnut-plum cookies

Yesterday I decided to bake some cookies, for the first time since months. I ended up making walnut-plum cookies, nom nom, nothing better than homemade ones. There are relatively simple to make, find the recipe below.

1. Preheat oven to 175 °C (350 degrees F).
2. Chop 100 gram walnuts in large chunks, cut 10 plums into small pieces.
3. Whisk together 125 g butter and 125 g light brown sugar until smooth.
4. Beat in an egg and add some vanilla sugar. Subsequently add 175 g flour, ½ tsp baking powder and batter along with a pinch of salt.
5. Stir in the walnuts and plums and put it in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to set.
6. Divide the dough into 8 portions and create dough balls (easier with floured hands).
7. Use a baking tray with baking sheet, put the dough balls on it and use your palm to flatten the balls into circles of approx. 8 cm.
8. Bake them for about 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until nicely browned. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a minute before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Enjoy! xx

Pink equals Spring

This morning I woke up to the sound of birds chirping, finally. It's about time that some first signs of spring are showing. We've had some pretty awful weather lately; rain, hail, etc so I guess we are all longing for some better weather. That is why I decided to wear something pink, pretending it is spring already. Are you looking forward to sunny weather as well? xx

Coat: Asos | Knitted dress: New Look | Leather pants: Goosecraft | Boots: Zara | Hat: Vintage

Vitamin Boost

What's better than treating yourself with loads of vitamins?

The past few days I've been pretty tired and felt my energy level going down, that's why I really needed a vitamin boost. Of course I eat my fruits every day but one can never have enough vitamins!! So here my recipes for an energy boost:
- fresh orange-grapefruit juice
- fresh lemon-lime tea

PS. Not only healthy but also really great in photo's ;-) Hello photogenic fruits!