A black and white interior boring? Business-like? Certainly not! My revelation came at the Dutch Design Week in Eindhoven last week. Man, we can be proud of all the beautiful things that the Netherlands has to offer in the area of design. And yes, you can create that atmosphere at home. Continue reading
Table setting – a matter of etiquette, ease and your own taste
Table setting is not an art during the week. Tablecloth, plates, cutlery, and away we go. On the weekends, and on special occasions, it’s a different story. Then I jingle all the way. Continue reading
Washing tips – Remove spots from table linens
Need to remove spots from your tablecloth? In this post you will find useful washing tips. We all have spills sometimes. A cosy evening is usually never 100% spotless. A glass gets tipped over, someone spills when serving up. How do you remove the spots from your beautiful linens? And how do you ensure that your tablecloth is again free of spots and wrinkles, shining on your table during the next dinner? This post gives a few indispensable tips for removing spots and neatly storing your table linens. They might come in handy after your brunch or dinner. Continue reading
Recipe for fig chutney Cheese & wine: 1+1=3!
A year and a half ago, I earned my Wine certificate. The result of that is that everyone around me has stamped me as a wine expert, and I get to organize wine tastings regularly. I find myself to be more of a wine sipper than a wine expert, but fine… It is always good fun to be able to tell other people about wine. Continue reading