Weekly story
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As a designer, my days are filled with creativity, but there’s so much more to my week! Join me as I reflect on my professional projects and personal adventures. Every week I look back on what inspired us and forward to what’s next.
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Week 23, June 2025
The second half of our weekend trip last week, started in Girona. An early breakfast in the old medieval part of the city center. So much charm and history in this beautiful neighborhood. There are Jewish roots, but also a beautiful church with a large staircase of 90 steps that we walked all the way up!
After Girona we drove a route along the coast of the Costa Brava, with beautiful views every now and then! We cruised through the villages by the sea; often very busy, but sometimes a bit quieter. Like in Blanes, where we had a nice meal in an Italian restaurant.
I also made a 2D design of a nice outdoor pool. For the experience and the atmosphere it is important to also incorporate elements such as a lounger and flotation belt. And that is exactly what I did!
The birthday of our previous dog is on the same day as the birthday of the mother of our current dog Shadow; June 5th. We celebrated this with a nice piece of cake/brownie and a frappe at Valor!
We ended the weekly week with a portion of fries and real Dutch snacks. Irresistable!
Week 22, May 2025
Last Sunday was a quiet day, ending with a nice meeting with friends. We had dinner at the Italian; my favorite spaghetti bolognese and of course a tiramisu for dessert!
I drew a modern kitchen, with a nice place to sit. All rooms in a house are fun to design, but kitchens have that little bit extra for me! As a child I always sat in the kitchen, at the table. And the atmosphere and passion that surrounds food has always attracted me!
This weekend we made a trip to Catalonia. Nice places and beautiful views along the Costa Brava. The first day we visited Sitges, and drove north along the coast to our accommodation near Girona. A nice room, in a nice place, by a small lake.
We had a delicious brunch in Sitges (truffle sandwich), and in the evening we got a salad to go, to eat in the hotel room. Next week I will show more of the second part of the trip!
Week 21, May 2025
Another fun productive week behind us! Friends of ours are on holiday and are staying nearby. So we had a nice chat on the terrace, with a bite to eat and a drink.
We also made a trip to a botanical garden in Cullera. There are many different trees from all over the world. A nice source of inspiration for when I delve even further into exterior/garden styling!
This week I designed a room, with the focus on designing and furnishing it as spaciously as possible. This has everything to do with a nice 'freebie' that I will soon launch on my website! All you have to do is sign up to receive my newsletter by email. Keep an eye out!
It was beach weather again; we visited the boulevard of Altea and drove around Benidorm. I was able to take a few nice shots, and of course we also had something delicious to eat!
Week 20, May 2025
As the temperature slowly rises here in Spain, I am looking for the best balance between work and relaxation. It is important to do something completely different from work every now and then. And even then you can still find parallels between work and free time! A nice picture of a palm tree or flower, it has something to do with the design of the space. Whether it is inside or outside!
Also important for relaxation, is something tasty to eat. This week we had a nice meal at the Dutch 'snack bar', and earlier we also enjoyed the best cinnamon rolls in the country! You can find them at Salt in Cake, in/near Alicante.
As part of 'safari' I went to the zoo, where the zebra also allowed itself a relaxing moment! I made a mood board in a safari lodge theme. There is no better source of inspiration, right? The zoo is located in Elche, also near Alicante.
All those impressions make you tired, and that is why it is good to take a nap every now and then. This applies to humans and animals! :)
Week 19, May 2025
On safari in my own country! Photographing animals is not always easy and sometimes requires a lot of patience. In Safari Aitana zoo you get quite close to the animals, so beautiful pictures are guaranteed! I love animals, so this was a nice way to spend the Sunday.
Did you know that I am also a dog photographer? Very different from interior design of course, but it actually has a lot in common: always looking for the most beautiful image! Our own little friend can be a bit busy sometimes, but with his beautiful fur he often looks very nice in the picture.
A selection from my work this week: a cozy winter hut. Spring has started, but some customers are of course already planning and building for another season! I think this mood board radiates a nice warm atmosphere, where everyone can comfortably turn in when you come back from the cold outside air.
We have also taken good care of the 'culinary' part. Because food is often part of the interior, right? Would you go for the savory sandwich/burger, or rather the sweet waffle/cake?
Week 18, April/May 2025
A good start to this week: My favourite club from the Premier League, Liverpool, became national champions in England. A great achievement by trainer Arne Slot and his players, to do that 4 rounds before the end of the competition.
From football to 'parklife': We visited the beautiful park 'Jardins del Real / Vivers' in Valencia, where you can find beautiful flowers. We even admired a number of beautiful peacocks.
Afterwards we had a nice ice cream and we also had room for a delicious nut tart. We had bought it from the Italian specialty store, and you could really taste it! Very tasty, highly recommended.
And then there was the power outage on Monday, which paralyzed the entire country on Monday afternoon. Cooking or baking food was of course not possible. There was still 1 supermarket open, and we could get a ready-made salad there. Fortunately the sun always rises again the next day!
I made a virtualization of a camper van. Maybe at first glance this doesn't have much to do with interior design, but decorating and styling can definitely be done outdoors! If you look closely, you'll see my signature, also in this creation!
Later in the week I had my nails done again; they are now a beautiful 'stylish' blue! We ate a very tasty plate of pasta at an Italian restaurant in Benicasim, and just like that the week was over!
