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vrijdag 14 november 2014
zondag 12 oktober 2014
The English Roses -update: Plant Trees!
We've decided for our company (since we work with wood) to donate a new tree for every sold table! How awesome is that, if I may say so myself;)
We are working together with 'Trees for All' to invest in a better world and to be less polluting as a company. We've signed a contract for three years, which will hopefully mean we sell a lot of tables and therefore plant a lot of trees! Ofcourse we use wood that has and 'FSC' or other label, what means the wood is harvested without damaging the forest.
What would you do, or what does your company do, to contribute to a better and sustainable world?
For more info about The English Roses and the products we make/sell, go to: www.englishroses.nl.
vrijdag 12 september 2014
Hard out here!
I love this song by Lilly Allens' latest album so much that we've picked up the album in store yesterday. So far, fan of this song, 'URL Batman' and 'As long as I got you' but i've only listened to the album once.
The lyrics of 'hard out here' are actually pretty great and should be on any powerblonde' & ambitious brunettes' playlist. There's a glass ceiling to break, there's money to make!
dinsdag 9 september 2014
Get your entrepreneurial inspiration from a movie!
Since I love entrepreneurship (and already have my third company), I can say pretty much I'm an ambassador for entrepreneurship.
I get a lot of questions from people on how to be an entrepreneur or how to start your own company. And honestly, I can give you all the advice from my experiences but first things first: You have to be creative! I can give you lots of ideas but if you're not creative you'll probably never start and never be successful.
If you need a little bit of inspiration or just want to feel the vibe of the fast life and feel like you could achieve anything, you have to watch these movies!
- Limitless
I love limitless! This movie makes me feel like I should try to achieve more, do more and be more ambitious. Not so good to watch if you're feeling a bit down maybe.
- The Devil wears Prada
How to make it in the (cruel) fashion world plus bonus for the music and wardrobe(s)!
- The Social Network
Speaks for itself!
- The Wolf of Wallstreet
Get rich or die tryin'. Even though I'm a big fan of Leonardo Dicaprio I didn't really like this movie. I felt like it was over the top, too hard and vulgair but still it could be inspiring.
- Catch me if you can
I know he was a criminal but what an intelligent kid, right?! And again, Leonardo Dicaprio ;-)
- Sunshine cleaning
Sometimes the dirtiest jobs can pay off. Every idea can be great, just do something with it.
- The secret of my succes
We all have to start at the bottom. I know this movie is a little bit dated/old but I used to really like it and watch it as a kid with my dad.
- Working girl
Sometimes you just have to be tough!
- Jobs
I kind of hated the character of Steve Jobs, what a mean man (at least it seems so in the movie). But he's an great entrepreneur and the lesson to learn is you can't keep everyone as your friend, even though I don't think I could ever betray a friend like that.
- Suits
Not a movie, but a great tv-show. Great on tips for negotiations, great to not forget to get your contracts checked out by and expert (before signing). And ofcourse, Rachel Zane's wardrobe.
- Million Dollar Listing NYC
I loved this show as well! The realtors show you around in beautiful NYC. Who doesn't want to learn how to negotiate like that? Or how to throw an open house a.k.a. PARTY?! And I love to dream of owning an appartement or townhouse in NYC one day.
- Pregnant in Heels.
The title may fool you. But follow Rosie Pope around New York (again:-) and you'll find out she's an great entrepreneur plus she's cute and knows how to act and dress in different occassions (great on etiquette).
I know there are so many more! Limitless, Suits and Million Dollar Listing NYC are my favorites. What are yours?
I get a lot of questions from people on how to be an entrepreneur or how to start your own company. And honestly, I can give you all the advice from my experiences but first things first: You have to be creative! I can give you lots of ideas but if you're not creative you'll probably never start and never be successful.
If you need a little bit of inspiration or just want to feel the vibe of the fast life and feel like you could achieve anything, you have to watch these movies!
- Limitless
I love limitless! This movie makes me feel like I should try to achieve more, do more and be more ambitious. Not so good to watch if you're feeling a bit down maybe.
- The Devil wears Prada
How to make it in the (cruel) fashion world plus bonus for the music and wardrobe(s)!
- The Social Network
Speaks for itself!
- The Wolf of Wallstreet
Get rich or die tryin'. Even though I'm a big fan of Leonardo Dicaprio I didn't really like this movie. I felt like it was over the top, too hard and vulgair but still it could be inspiring.
- Catch me if you can
I know he was a criminal but what an intelligent kid, right?! And again, Leonardo Dicaprio ;-)
- Sunshine cleaning
Sometimes the dirtiest jobs can pay off. Every idea can be great, just do something with it.
- The secret of my succes
We all have to start at the bottom. I know this movie is a little bit dated/old but I used to really like it and watch it as a kid with my dad.
- Working girl
Sometimes you just have to be tough!
- Jobs
I kind of hated the character of Steve Jobs, what a mean man (at least it seems so in the movie). But he's an great entrepreneur and the lesson to learn is you can't keep everyone as your friend, even though I don't think I could ever betray a friend like that.
- Suits
Not a movie, but a great tv-show. Great on tips for negotiations, great to not forget to get your contracts checked out by and expert (before signing). And ofcourse, Rachel Zane's wardrobe.
- Million Dollar Listing NYC
I loved this show as well! The realtors show you around in beautiful NYC. Who doesn't want to learn how to negotiate like that? Or how to throw an open house a.k.a. PARTY?! And I love to dream of owning an appartement or townhouse in NYC one day.
- Pregnant in Heels.
The title may fool you. But follow Rosie Pope around New York (again:-) and you'll find out she's an great entrepreneur plus she's cute and knows how to act and dress in different occassions (great on etiquette).
I know there are so many more! Limitless, Suits and Million Dollar Listing NYC are my favorites. What are yours?
dinsdag 29 juli 2014
Treasure hunt
We've been in France (Bourgogne) for the last few days. And despite all the rain, or perhaps because of, we've visited a few antique- and flea markets. Here are a few of our buys; an antique coffin used for sending items overseas, a white mirror, a beautiful bedspread with floral (roses) print and a portret of a young boy. These items will all be sold! For our new home, since we're probably moving in september, we bought an ancient chandelier in gold with crystals.
Are you also looking for an unique addition to your interior? A (vintage) treasure or something antique? Keep an eye on our FB page for more updates!
Are you also looking for an unique addition to your interior? A (vintage) treasure or something antique? Keep an eye on our FB page for more updates!
donderdag 3 juli 2014
The English Roses
What do you guys think of our new logo? My boyfriend and I just started our (new) company. We make and sell wooden tables in 'Queen Ann' style (here and here). Besides that style we really like the classic 'English style' from Burberry trench coats to Laura Ashley pillows. And with my love for peonies we just had to pick 'The English Roses' as the name for our company.
Our logo was created thanks to www.brandsupply.nl were you can create a competition for designers (from logos to websites). The best part of creating a competition like that is you get a lot of entries and different styles. Way more than when you just hire 1 design agency.
We really like a soft and romantic kind of style, classic style furniture, lots of white and a few touches of soft pink. Hopefully our company will grow a lot in the future because we would love to expand our (future) shop with re-done vintage furniture and small romantic home accessoiries.
Our logo was created thanks to www.brandsupply.nl were you can create a competition for designers (from logos to websites). The best part of creating a competition like that is you get a lot of entries and different styles. Way more than when you just hire 1 design agency.
We really like a soft and romantic kind of style, classic style furniture, lots of white and a few touches of soft pink. Hopefully our company will grow a lot in the future because we would love to expand our (future) shop with re-done vintage furniture and small romantic home accessoiries.
dinsdag 17 juni 2014
donderdag 5 juni 2014
dinsdag 8 april 2014
101 Update.
To do:
1. Bedenk 101 activiteiten/doelen/uitdagingen;
Think of 101 activities/goals/challenges;
2. Inspireer anderen tot het maken van een 101 in 1001-dagen lijst;
Inspire others to create their own 101 in 1001-list; I think I've inspired a few people to think about their bucketlists and as far as I know inspired one person to create a 101-list (online) as well. Awesome!
Inspire others to create their own 101 in 1001-list; I think I've inspired a few people to think about their bucketlists and as far as I know inspired one person to create a 101-list (online) as well. Awesome!
3. Adopteer een puppy; Nou, het is dus geen puppy maar een volgroeide 18kg zware, tweejarige blije hond.
Adopt a puppy; Well, it isn't really a puppy anymore but a 18kg weighing, 2jr old happy dog ♥
4. Stuur (handgeschreven) persoonlijke kaartjes voor verjaardagen en speciale gebeurtenissen van familie en vrienden;
Send (handwritten) personal cards for birthdays and special occasions to family and friends;
Send (handwritten) personal cards for birthdays and special occasions to family and friends;
5. Leer kleding naaien;
Learn how to use a sewing machine; I'm getting sewing lessons once a week by my mum.
Learn how to use a sewing machine; I'm getting sewing lessons once a week by my mum.
6. Start een eigen webwinkel;
Start your own webshop/boutique;
Start your own webshop/boutique;
7. Boek 1 (of meerdere) weekendjes Parijs, mijn favoriete stad in de hele wereld;
Book 1 or more weekends to Paris, my favorite city in the world;
Book 1 or more weekends to Paris, my favorite city in the world;
8. Bezoek Milaan, Rome, Barcelona en New York;
Visit Milan, Rome, Barcelona and New York;
Visit Milan, Rome, Barcelona and New York;
9. Organiseer minimaal 1 x per maand een diner voor vrienden of familie;
Invite friends or family for at least 1 dinner a month; We've hosted 7 dinners so far, so once a month is a super easy achieved goal. I'm more for organising one dinner a week now! Whether I have to cook for 2 of 4 (or 6) people, it doesn't really mather if you ask me. I love having friends and/or family over.
10. 10 nieuwe recepten en gerechten uitproberen;
Try 10 new recipes/dishes; We have tried 2 new dishes so far, hmm that's not that much. Let me dig up some cookbooks.
11. Een (opfris)cursus Frans;
Do a course to improve my French;
Do a course to improve my French;
12. 1001 blogposts op www.myclassicwardrobe.com;
1001 blogpost on www.myclassicwardrobe.com;
1001 blogpost on www.myclassicwardrobe.com;
13. 1001 volgers, op Bloglovin’ en Google Friends connect samen, realiseren;
Collect 1001 followers on Bloglovin' and GFC (for my blog);
Collect 1001 followers on Bloglovin' and GFC (for my blog);
14. Post een of meerdere ‘outfit of the day’ foto’s op www.myclassicwardrobe.com;
Post a few 'outfit of the day' pictures on www.myclassicwardrobe.com;
Post a few 'outfit of the day' pictures on www.myclassicwardrobe.com;
15. Bezoek 6 musea per jaar;
Visit 6 (new) museums a year; I've visited one museum since the beginning of this challenge. A lot more to go!
Visit 6 (new) museums a year; I've visited one museum since the beginning of this challenge. A lot more to go!
16. Get my drivers license;
17. Een bruiloft bijwonen;
Attend a wedding;
Attend a wedding;
18. Minimaal 2 x per week sporten;
Work-out at least twice a week;
Work-out at least twice a week;
19. Lees ‘The great Gatsby’ en nog een aantal literaire klassiekers;
Read 'The Great Gatsby' and other classic novels;
Read 'The Great Gatsby' and other classic novels;
20. Maak een adresboek met alle adressen en telefoonnummers van vrienden & familie, en andere belangrijke contact informatie (huisarts, tandarts, dierenarts etc.);
Create an adresbook with all adresses and phonenumbers of our friends and family, even as other important contact information (dentist, vet etc.);
Create an adresbook with all adresses and phonenumbers of our friends and family, even as other important contact information (dentist, vet etc.);
21. Koop, of maak, een prachtig rood jurkje;
Buy, or make, a beautiful red dress;
Buy, or make, a beautiful red dress;
22. Doneer kledingstukken die ik niet langer draag aan een goed doel of een kringloop;
Donate clothes and shoes I no longer wear to charity or thrift stores; I've donated several items to charities and a thrift shop. Still lot of cleaning out to do.
Donate clothes and shoes I no longer wear to charity or thrift stores; I've donated several items to charities and a thrift shop. Still lot of cleaning out to do.
23. Een jaarabonnement nemen op 1 van mijn favoriete tijdschriften, waarschijnlijk Marie Claire;
Subscribe to my favorite magazine(s), such as Marie Claire;
Subscribe to my favorite magazine(s), such as Marie Claire;
24. Volg een yoga/pilates-les;
Go to a yoga or pilates lesson;
Go to a yoga or pilates lesson;
25. En een golf-clinic en paardrijlessen;
And take a golf-course and horsebackriding-lessons;
And take a golf-course and horsebackriding-lessons;
26. Koop een paar Louboutins;
Buy a pair of Louboutins;
Buy a pair of Louboutins;
27. Een nieuwe look voor www.myclassicwardrobe.com met o.a. een nieuwe header en lay-out;
Get a new look for www.myclassicwardrobe.com with a new header and lay-out;
Get a new look for www.myclassicwardrobe.com with a new header and lay-out;
28. Creëer een klassieke, tijdloze garderobe;
Create a classic, timeless wardrobe;
Create a classic, timeless wardrobe;
29. Zelf macarons maken;
Make macarons;
Make macarons;
30. Een paar nieuwe make-up looks proberen;
Try some new make-up looks;
Try some new make-up looks;
31. Sparen, onder andere voor een auto!
Save money for a car and other goals! We've been saving up a lot of money. I'm so proud and happy:) It's a great feeling to know we're starting to have a buffer for if anything happens. Now we really want to buy our own car, a new couch and this beautiful chandelier we've seen in the Laura Ashley shop.
Save money for a car and other goals! We've been saving up a lot of money. I'm so proud and happy:) It's a great feeling to know we're starting to have a buffer for if anything happens. Now we really want to buy our own car, a new couch and this beautiful chandelier we've seen in the Laura Ashley shop.
32. Lees een of meerdere boeken over succesvol ondernemen en het runnen van een webshop;
Read multiple books on becoming a succesful entrepreneur and running a webshop; Just ordered a few books! Reviews will follow.
Read multiple books on becoming a succesful entrepreneur and running a webshop; Just ordered a few books! Reviews will follow.
33. Ontdoe ons huisje van alle onnodige spullen (weggeven, verkopen of doneren);
Declutter our home (give away, sell or donate);
Declutter our home (give away, sell or donate);
34. Stuur kerstkaarten (dit jaar niet aan toegekomen) naar vrienden, familie, kennissen en belangrijke contacten in mijn netwerk;
Send Christmas Cards to friends, family, acquaintances and other contacts in my network;
Send Christmas Cards to friends, family, acquaintances and other contacts in my network;
35. Investeer in een mooie, tijdloze (designer)handtas;
Invest in a beautiful, classy and timeless (designer)handbag;
Invest in a beautiful, classy and timeless (designer)handbag;
36. Volg een cursus of workshop interieurdesign en verkoopstyling;
Follow a workshop or course about interiordesign and home-staging;
Follow a workshop or course about interiordesign and home-staging;
37. Leer een paar fantastische cocktails mixen;
Learn to mix a few amazing cocktails;
Learn to mix a few amazing cocktails;
38. Doneer €101 aan 1 of meerdere goede doelen;
Donate €101 to 1 or more charities;
Donate €101 to 1 or more charities;
39. Bezoek een paar kunstgalerijen in verschillende steden en de Affordable Art Fair;
Visit a few art galleries in different cities and the Affordable Art Fair;
Visit a few art galleries in different cities and the Affordable Art Fair;
40. Investeer in een waardevol en bijzonder stuk antiek of kunst;
Invest in a valuable and precious piece of antique or art;
Invest in a valuable and precious piece of antique or art;
41. Organiseer een picknick in de zomer;
Organise a picknick in the summer;
Organise a picknick in the summer;
42. Creëer een mini-moestuin met verse basilicum, munt, peterselie en tomaatjes;
Create a mini kitchen-garden with fresh basil, mint, parsley and tomatos; We have a pear- and an apple tree, and we're trying to grow tomatoes, basil and parsley. What other vegetable or fruit would you recommend?
Create a mini kitchen-garden with fresh basil, mint, parsley and tomatos; We have a pear- and an apple tree, and we're trying to grow tomatoes, basil and parsley. What other vegetable or fruit would you recommend?
43. Plan recepten voor het avondeten vooruit voor 1 of twee weken en probeer binnen een beperkt budget de boodschappen te doen;
Plan recipes a head for dinner for at least two weaks and try to shop the groceries within a small budget;
Plan recipes a head for dinner for at least two weaks and try to shop the groceries within a small budget;
44. Bereik mijn streefgewicht;
Reach my goal weight;
Reach my goal weight;
45. Bezoek een ballet-optreden of de opera;
Visit a ballet performance or go to the opera;
Visit a ballet performance or go to the opera;
46. Organiseer een high tea;
Organise a high tea;
Organise a high tea;
47. Update mijn blog tweemaal per dag voor 1 week;
Update my blog twice a day for 1 week;
Update my blog twice a day for 1 week;
48. Bouw een financiële buffer;
Bild a financial buffer; What amount of money do you think my little family (boyfriend, me, dog and cat) should put aside? What are you trying to save up? I know it's a very personal question but I think it's an important subject to share your experienc and thoughts on.
Bild a financial buffer; What amount of money do you think my little family (boyfriend, me, dog and cat) should put aside? What are you trying to save up? I know it's a very personal question but I think it's an important subject to share your experienc and thoughts on.
49. Zorg voor een (gemakkelijk vindbare) emergency kit in huis (verbanddoos, zaklamp etc.);
Have a (easy to find) emergency kit in the house (first aid kit, flashlight etc.);
Have a (easy to find) emergency kit in the house (first aid kit, flashlight etc.);
50. En als aanvulling op bovenstaande, heb altijd een aantal anti-griep medicijnen en pijnstillers in huis;
And as a addition to number 49, make sure you Always have some medicins against the flew and painkillers in the house;
And as a addition to number 49, make sure you Always have some medicins against the flew and painkillers in the house;
51. Maak zelf sushi;
Make sushi;
Make sushi;
52. Leer (opnieuw) piano spelen of tenminste 1 nieuw liedje;
(Re-)learn how to play the piano, or at least one new song;
(Re-)learn how to play the piano, or at least one new song;
53. Lach!
Smile! I love my life more and more!
Smile! I love my life more and more!
54. Bekijk een aantal van de beste Audrey Hepburn films (‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’ + ‘Paris when it sizzles’: check!);
Watch a couple of Audrey Hepburn-movies;
Watch a couple of Audrey Hepburn-movies;
55. Bezoek een live-muziek optreden op zondagmiddag;
Go to a live music performance on a sunday afternoon; We did went to a concert (Gare du Nord!) in the theater, but that was on a friday night. So it doesn't really count, right?
Go to a live music performance on a sunday afternoon; We did went to a concert (Gare du Nord!) in the theater, but that was on a friday night. So it doesn't really count, right?
56. Dineer in een sterren-restaurant;
Dine in one of the finest restaurants;
Dine in one of the finest restaurants;
57. Leer cadeautjes prachtig in te pakken en hoe je een (gekregen) boeket schikt;
Learnhow to wrap a great gift and how to arrange flowers; A blogpost on gift-wrapping will follow :-)
Learn
58. Minimaal 1,5 liter water per dag drinken;
Drink a minimum of 1,5 liter water a day;
Drink a minimum of 1,5 liter water a day;
59. Stuur iemand een bos bloemen of cadeautje, zomaar, gewoon als blijk van waardering;
Send someone a surprise (gift) or flowers, just because you like them or appreciate them;
Send someone a surprise (gift) or flowers, just because you like them or appreciate them;
60. Bekijk 15 documentaires over uiteenlopende onderwerpen;
Watch 15 documentaries on different subjects; We've watched two since the beginning of the challenge. Normally we are all about documentaries especially by Louis Theroux or Vice. But we've seen so many already....
Watch 15 documentaries on different subjects; We've watched two since the beginning of the challenge. Normally we are all about documentaries especially by Louis Theroux or Vice. But we've seen so many already....
61. Eet vegetarisch, tenminste voor 1 week;
Eat vegetarian for a whole week;
Eat vegetarian for a whole week;
62. Organiseer een zondag-brunch;
Organise a sunday-brunch; Easter-brunch with the family and a brunch with friends forQueensday Kingsday (a national holiday) are coming up!
Organise a sunday-brunch; Easter-brunch with the family and a brunch with friends for
63. Koop een antieke kroonluchter;
Buy a (antique) chandelier;
Buy a (antique) chandelier;
64. Een handig huishoudschema/routine bedenken en me hier aanhouden;
Make and stick to a great and easy Household schedule/routine;
Make and stick to a great and easy Household schedule/routine;
65. Wijn proeven;
Wine tasting;
Wine tasting;
66. Kies een maand waarin je níets uitgeeft (behalve aan rekeningen en levensmiddelen);
Do a non-spending month (pay only the monthly bills and buy groceries, nothing else);
Do a non-spending month (pay only the monthly bills and buy groceries, nothing else);
67. Vind de perfecte jeans, en bij voorkeur ook een witte;
Find a perfect jeans, preferably also in white;
Find a perfect jeans, preferably also in white;
68. Ontmoet en maak kennis met andere bloggers in real-life;
Meet other bloggers in real life;
Meet other bloggers in real life;
69. Maak promotie op je werk;
Get a promotion at work;
Get a promotion at work;
70. Of nog liever, zorg dat je kunt leven van inkomen als zelfstandig ondernemer;
Or even better, make sure you get enough income as a entrepreneur; That's why I'm reading those books about entrepreneurship. We've been making (and selling) these wooden dinner tables and are trying to make a webshop/business out of this hobby. Thursday we're going to make a start with the businessplan.
Or even better, make sure you get enough income as a entrepreneur; That's why I'm reading those books about entrepreneurship. We've been making (and selling) these wooden dinner tables and are trying to make a webshop/business out of this hobby. Thursday we're going to make a start with the businessplan.
71. Vind uit wat je bloedtype is evenals allergieën etc.;
Find out your bloodtype and allergy information;
Find out your bloodtype and allergy information;
72. Geef complimentjes en vrolijk mensen op;
Give compliments and make people smile;
Give compliments and make people smile;
73. Bezoek een polo-wedstrijd;
Visit a polo match;
Visit a polo match;
74. Doneer honden en/of kattenvoer aan het dierenasiel of een dierenopvangcentrum;
Donate pet food to an animal shelter;
Donate pet food to an animal shelter;
75. Bezoek een veiling;
Go to an auction;
Go to an auction;
76. Investeer in een goede koffer/trolley;
Invest in a great Luggage set;
Invest in a great Luggage set;
77. Plaats een interview met, of gastblog van, een inspirerend persoon op mijn blog;
Do an interview with or get a guest-article by someone inspiring, for my blog;
Do an interview with or get a guest-article by someone inspiring, for my blog;
78. Dates en quality time met vriendlief;
Dates and quality time with my lovely boyfriend; I love thursdays! We usually both have a day off on thursday and then we go out for lunch, shopping or taking a long walk with the dog. Such a lovely ♥ carefree day together!
Dates and quality time with my lovely boyfriend; I love thursdays! We usually both have a day off on thursday and then we go out for lunch, shopping or taking a long walk with the dog. Such a lovely ♥ carefree day together!
79. Richt het huisje ‘tijdschrift-waardig’ in en post foto’s op mijn blog;
Decorate the house in a 'magazine-worthy' way and do a photo tour on the blog;
Decorate the house in a 'magazine-worthy' way and do a photo tour on the blog;
80. Koop een nieuwe bank;
Buy a new couch;
Buy a new couch;
81. Verf de salontafel en de vintage stoelen;
paint the coffee-table and the vintage chairs;
paint the coffee-table and the vintage chairs;
82. Koop een loterij-ticket of kraslot (en get lucky hihi);
Buy a lottery ticket (and get Lucky;)
Buy a lottery ticket (and get Lucky;)
83. Mama worden en trouwen met mijn lief;
Becoming a mommy and getting married to my love;
Becoming a mommy and getting married to my love;
84. Lees één maand lang iedere zaterdag de krant;
Read the newspaper every saturday for a month;
Read the newspaper every saturday for a month;
85. Plan een weekendje weg in eigen land;
Act like a tourist in our own country and book a hotel;
Act like a tourist in our own country and book a hotel;
86. En een weekendje Antwerpen;
Go to Antwerp for a weekend; We went to Antwerp for a day, just shopping, lunching and visiting my brother (who now lives there for his internship). It was such a lovely day, and amazing to see my old co-workers over there. I miss them a lot!
Go to Antwerp for a weekend; We went to Antwerp for a day, just shopping, lunching and visiting my brother (who now lives there for his internship). It was such a lovely day, and amazing to see my old co-workers over there. I miss them a lot!
87. bezoek een cabaret of comedy-voorstelling;
Visit a cabaret or comedy performance;
Visit a cabaret or comedy performance;
88. bezoek de opa’s en oma’s vaker;
Say hi to the grandparents more often and pay them a visit;
Say hi to the grandparents more often and pay them a visit;
89. investeer in een mooie klassieke wintermantel;
Buy a classic wintercoat;
Buy a classic wintercoat;
90. koop een nieuwe laptop;
And buy a new laptop; I got a new one (Google ChromeBook) as a birthday gift by my amazing boyfriend ♥
91. leer ‘blogger’ beter gebruiken;
Learn how to use 'blogger' in a better way;
Learn how to use 'blogger' in a better way;
92. lees een etiquette boek of volg een workshop;
Do a workshop or read a book in etiquette;
Do a workshop or read a book in etiquette;
93. tanden laten bleken;
Get my teeth whiten;
Get my teeth whiten;
94. maak business-cards voor mijn blog of onderneming;
Make business-cards for my blog or webshop;
Make business-cards for my blog or webshop;
95. spaar €5 voor ieder bereikt doel;
Put €5 in savings for every goal;
Put €5 in savings for every goal;
96. reorganiseer alle administratie en de boekenkasten;
Reorganise our books and administration/paper work;
Reorganise our books and administration/paper work;
97. geen snoep, koekjes, toetjes voor minimaal 1 week;
No candy, cookies, deserts for at least 1 week;
No candy, cookies, deserts for at least 1 week;
98. bezoek een live-opname van een tv-show of serie;
Attend a live recording of a tv-show or serie;
Attend a live recording of a tv-show or serie;
99. bezoek een opening van een winkel/restaurant/café of een signeersessie van een schrijver;
Go to a grand opening of a new store/restaurant/bar or booksigning;
Go to a grand opening of a new store/restaurant/bar or booksigning;
100. maak nieuwe vrienden/vriendinnen en breid mijn netwerk uit;
Make new friends and expand my network;
Make new friends and expand my network;
101. vind ons droomhuis (koop of huur).
Find our dreamhouse ♥
Find our dreamhouse ♥
Have you created your own 101-to do list yet? Or have you achieved anything you're really proud off or happy about? Let me know, I'm super curious! If you've created your own list (maybe got inspired by me or someone else) please leave a link in the comments. I would love to know :-)
maandag 10 februari 2014
zondag 26 januari 2014
10 (obvious) things everyone knows or should know about me.
♥ I love animals especially; dogs, cats, horses and donkeys. I really like alpaca's too.
♥ My style icons are Kate Middleton, Olivia Palermo, Audrey Hepburn, Ivanka Trump, Blair Waldorf and Charlotte from SATC (even though these last two are fictional).
♥ A few of my favorite inspiring blogs are Art 2.55, The College Prepster, Kelly in the City, Annemerel.com, DesignDarling, Southern Curls and Pearls, Cupcakes and Cashmere, JSNY, A cup of JO, and Classy girls wear pearls.
♥ I have a passion for entrepreneurship and love meeting (young) entrepreneurs or ambitious people.
♥ Paris is my favorite city in the whole world.
♥ I collect art and antiques and don't even have room to put all the paintings/photo's we have on the walls.
♥ I hate violence against people and animals. I hate people being treated unequally because of their skincolor, their believes or their origin (i'm against all sorts of racism).
♥ I'm a perfectionist and I get unsecure in situations where i'm new (new job, a party with people i don't know, activities i've never done before) because then i'm not the best in doing whatever i have to do. Therefore i really hate playing games when i have never played that game before.
♥ Peonies, roses and hydrangea's are my favorite flowers.
♥ I'm madly in love with my boyfriend. We've been together for three years and have been living together for 2,5 years now.
♥ My style icons are Kate Middleton, Olivia Palermo, Audrey Hepburn, Ivanka Trump, Blair Waldorf and Charlotte from SATC (even though these last two are fictional).
♥ A few of my favorite inspiring blogs are Art 2.55, The College Prepster, Kelly in the City, Annemerel.com, DesignDarling, Southern Curls and Pearls, Cupcakes and Cashmere, JSNY, A cup of JO, and Classy girls wear pearls.
♥ I have a passion for entrepreneurship and love meeting (young) entrepreneurs or ambitious people.
♥ Paris is my favorite city in the whole world.
♥ I collect art and antiques and don't even have room to put all the paintings/photo's we have on the walls.
♥ I hate violence against people and animals. I hate people being treated unequally because of their skincolor, their believes or their origin (i'm against all sorts of racism).
♥ I'm a perfectionist and I get unsecure in situations where i'm new (new job, a party with people i don't know, activities i've never done before) because then i'm not the best in doing whatever i have to do. Therefore i really hate playing games when i have never played that game before.
♥ Peonies, roses and hydrangea's are my favorite flowers.
♥ I'm madly in love with my boyfriend. We've been together for three years and have been living together for 2,5 years now.
dinsdag 14 januari 2014
Become an entrepreneur. Just do it!
I love entrepreneurship. I love being creative and thinking of new (business) ideas. i love being succesful and I'm very ambitious. So, the desire to succeed is always there. Did you ever wanted to start your own company? Have you ever? Or are these future dreams? The boyfriend and I make and sell wooden dinner tables, for now as a hobby, cause we don't have enough time to make more! And as everyone probably already knows, i used to own my own company/website. What's your ambition?
Picture came from the Ivanka Trumps' facebook page. Where else!
donderdag 26 december 2013
101 in 1001 days
Inspired by articles on A Southern style and Design Darling about a '101 in 1001 days'-post, I deciced to make one my own. You pick a 101 things to do/activities/ goals to reach and try to accomplish them within a 1001 days. This list is some sort of a bucket list, you can make it as ambitious, creative, inspiring and challenging as you like. Step a little out of your comfort zone, learn, and achieve more at different parts of life.
Geïnspireerd door de post die ik las op een blog (A Southern Style, die weer een eigen interpretatie gaf aan een blogpost van Design Darling) vond ik het een mooi idee om mijn eigen ‘101-to do’s in 1001 days’-lijst te maken. Je kiest 101 dingen die je wilt doen/ doelen die je wilt bereiken etc. en probeert die (zoveel mogelijk) binnen 1001 dagen te bereiken. Deze lijst zit daarmee precies tussen goede voornemens, een to-do en een ‘bucket-list’ in. Maak het zo ambitieus, creatief, inspirerend mogelijk om zo jezelf uit te dagen meer te ondernemen en te bereiken. Ik vind het in ieder geval een mooie uitdaging en nét even iets anders dan standaard goede voornemens.
Geïnspireerd door de post die ik las op een blog (A Southern Style, die weer een eigen interpretatie gaf aan een blogpost van Design Darling) vond ik het een mooi idee om mijn eigen ‘101-to do’s in 1001 days’-lijst te maken. Je kiest 101 dingen die je wilt doen/ doelen die je wilt bereiken etc. en probeert die (zoveel mogelijk) binnen 1001 dagen te bereiken. Deze lijst zit daarmee precies tussen goede voornemens, een to-do en een ‘bucket-list’ in. Maak het zo ambitieus, creatief, inspirerend mogelijk om zo jezelf uit te dagen meer te ondernemen en te bereiken. Ik vind het in ieder geval een mooie uitdaging en nét even iets anders dan standaard goede voornemens.
Kortom, hier is mijn 101 in 1001-dagen lijst.
Startdatum: 01-01-2014, Einddatum:
To do:
1.
Bedenk 101 activiteiten/doelen/uitdagingen;
Think of 101 activities/goals/challenges;
Think of 101 activities/goals/challenges;
2.
Inspireer anderen tot het maken van een 101 in
1001-dagen lijst;
Inspire others to create their own 101 in 1001-list;
Inspire others to create their own 101 in 1001-list;
3.
Adopteer een puppy;
Adopt a puppy;
Adopt a puppy;
4.
Stuur (handgeschreven) persoonlijke kaartjes voor verjaardagen en speciale gebeurtenissen
van familie en vrienden;
Send (handwritten) personal cards for birthdays and special occasions to family and friends;
Send (handwritten) personal cards for birthdays and special occasions to family and friends;
5. Leer kleding naaien;
Learn how to use a sewing machine;
Learn how to use a sewing machine;
6.
Start een eigen webwinkel;
Start your own webshop/boutique;
Start your own webshop/boutique;
7.
Boek 1
(of meerdere) weekendjes Parijs, mijn favoriete stad in de hele wereld;
Book 1 or more weekends to Paris, my favorite city in the world;
Book 1 or more weekends to Paris, my favorite city in the world;
8.
Bezoek Milaan, Rome, Barcelona en New York;
Visit Milan, Rome, Barcelona and New York;
Visit Milan, Rome, Barcelona and New York;
9.
Organiseer minimaal 1 x per maand een diner voor
vrienden of familie;
Invite friends or family for at least 1 dinner a month;
Invite friends or family for at least 1 dinner a month;
10.
10 nieuwe recepten en gerechten uitproberen;
Try 10 new recipes/dishes;
Try 10 new recipes/dishes;
11.
Een (opfris)cursus Frans;
Do a course to improve my French;
Do a course to improve my French;
13.
1001 volgers, op Bloglovin’ en Google Friends
connect samen, realiseren;
Collect 1001 followers on Bloglovin' and GFC (for my blog);
Collect 1001 followers on Bloglovin' and GFC (for my blog);
14.
Post een of meerdere ‘outfit of the day’ foto’s
op www.myclassicwardrobe.com;
Post a few 'outfit of the day' pictures on www.myclassicwardrobe.com;
Post a few 'outfit of the day' pictures on www.myclassicwardrobe.com;
15. Bezoek 6 musea per jaar;
Visit 6 (new) museums a year;
Visit 6 (new) museums a year;
16. Mijn rijbewijs halen;
Get my drivers license;
Get my drivers license;
17.
Een bruiloft bijwonen;
Attend a wedding;
Attend a wedding;
18.
Minimaal 2 x per week sporten;
Work-out at least twice a week;
Work-out at least twice a week;
19.
Lees ‘The great Gatsby’ en nog een aantal
literaire klassiekers;
Read 'The Great Gatsby' and other classic novels;
Read 'The Great Gatsby' and other classic novels;
20.
Maak een adresboek met alle adressen en
telefoonnummers van vrienden & familie, en andere belangrijke contact
informatie (huisarts, tandarts, dierenarts etc.);
Create an adresbook with all adresses and phonenumbers of our friends and family, even as other important contact information (dentist, vet etc.);
Create an adresbook with all adresses and phonenumbers of our friends and family, even as other important contact information (dentist, vet etc.);
21.
Koop, of maak, een prachtig rood jurkje;
Buy, or make, a beautiful red dress;
Buy, or make, a beautiful red dress;
22.
Doneer kledingstukken die ik niet langer draag
aan een goed doel of een kringloop;
Donate clothes and shoes I no longer wear to charity or thrift stores;
Donate clothes and shoes I no longer wear to charity or thrift stores;
23.
Een jaarabonnement nemen op 1 van mijn favoriete
tijdschriften, waarschijnlijk Marie Claire;
Subscribe to my favorite magazine(s), such as Marie Claire;
Subscribe to my favorite magazine(s), such as Marie Claire;
24.
Volg een yoga/pilates-les;
Go to a yoga or pilates lesson;
Go to a yoga or pilates lesson;
25.
En een
golf-clinic en paardrijlessen;
And take a golf-course and horsebackriding-lessons;
And take a golf-course and horsebackriding-lessons;
26.
Koop een paar Louboutins;
Buy a pair of Louboutins;
Buy a pair of Louboutins;
27.
Een nieuwe look voor www.myclassicwardrobe.com met o.a.
een nieuwe header en lay-out;
Get a new look for www.myclassicwardrobe.com with a new header and lay-out;
Get a new look for www.myclassicwardrobe.com with a new header and lay-out;
28.
Creëer een klassieke, tijdloze garderobe;
Create a classic, timeless wardrobe;
Create a classic, timeless wardrobe;
29.
Zelf macarons maken;
Make macarons;
Make macarons;
30.
Een paar nieuwe make-up looks proberen;
Try some new make-up looks;
Try some new make-up looks;
31.
Sparen, onder andere voor een auto!
Save money for a car and other goals!
Save money for a car and other goals!
32.
Lees een of meerdere boeken over succesvol
ondernemen en het runnen van een webshop;
Read multiple books on becoming a succesful entrepreneur and running a webshop;
Read multiple books on becoming a succesful entrepreneur and running a webshop;
33.
Ontdoe ons huisje van alle onnodige spullen
(weggeven, verkopen of doneren);
Declutter our home (give away, sell or donate);
Declutter our home (give away, sell or donate);
34.
Stuur kerstkaarten (dit jaar niet aan
toegekomen) naar vrienden, familie, kennissen en belangrijke contacten in mijn
netwerk;
Send Christmas Cards to friends, family, acquaintances and other contacts in my network;
Send Christmas Cards to friends, family, acquaintances and other contacts in my network;
35.
Investeer in een mooie, tijdloze
(designer)handtas;
Invest in a beautiful, classy and timeless (designer)handbag;
Invest in a beautiful, classy and timeless (designer)handbag;
36.
Volg een cursus of workshop interieurdesign en
verkoopstyling;
Follow a workshop or course about interiordesign and home-staging;
Follow a workshop or course about interiordesign and home-staging;
37.
Leer een paar fantastische cocktails mixen;
Learn to mix a few amazing cocktails;
Learn to mix a few amazing cocktails;
38.
Doneer €101 aan 1 of meerdere goede doelen;
Donate €101 to 1 or more charities;
Donate €101 to 1 or more charities;
39.
Bezoek een paar kunstgalerijen in verschillende
steden en de Affordable Art Fair;
Visit a few art galleries in different cities and the Affordable Art Fair;
Visit a few art galleries in different cities and the Affordable Art Fair;
40.
Investeer in een waardevol en bijzonder stuk antiek of kunst;
Invest in a valuable and precious piece of antique or art;
Invest in a valuable and precious piece of antique or art;
41.
Organiseer een picknick in de zomer;
Organise a picknick in the summer;
Organise a picknick in the summer;
42.
Creëer een mini-moestuin met verse basilicum,
munt, peterselie en tomaatjes;
Create a mini kitchen-garden with fresh basil, mint, parsley and tomatos;
Create a mini kitchen-garden with fresh basil, mint, parsley and tomatos;
43.
Plan recepten voor het avondeten vooruit voor 1
of twee weken en probeer binnen een beperkt budget de boodschappen te doen;
Plan recipes a head for dinner for at least two weaks and try to shop the groceries within a small budget;
Plan recipes a head for dinner for at least two weaks and try to shop the groceries within a small budget;
44.
Bereik mijn streefgewicht;
Reach my goal weight;
Reach my goal weight;
45.
Bezoek een ballet-optreden of de opera;
Visit a ballet performance or go to the opera;
Visit a ballet performance or go to the opera;
46.
Organiseer een high tea;
Organise a high tea;
Organise a high tea;
47.
Update mijn blog tweemaal per dag voor 1 week;
Update my blog twice a day for 1 week;
Update my blog twice a day for 1 week;
48.
Bouw een financiële buffer;
Bild a financial buffer;
Bild a financial buffer;
49.
Zorg voor een (gemakkelijk vindbare) emergency
kit in huis (verbanddoos, zaklamp etc.);
Have a (easy to find) emergency kit in the house (first aid kit, flashlight etc.);
Have a (easy to find) emergency kit in the house (first aid kit, flashlight etc.);
50.
En als aanvulling op bovenstaande, heb altijd
een aantal anti-griep medicijnen en pijnstillers in huis;
And as a addition to number 49, make sure you Always have some medicins against the flew and painkillers in the house;
And as a addition to number 49, make sure you Always have some medicins against the flew and painkillers in the house;
51.
Maak zelf sushi;
Make sushi;
Make sushi;
52.
Leer (opnieuw) piano spelen of tenminste 1 nieuw
liedje;
(Re-)learn how to play the piano, or at least one new song;
(Re-)learn how to play the piano, or at least one new song;
53.
Lach!
Smile!
Smile!
54.
Bekijk een aantal van de beste Audrey Hepburn
films (‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’ + ‘Paris when it sizzles’: check!);
Watch a couple of Audrey Hepburn-movies;
Watch a couple of Audrey Hepburn-movies;
55.
Bezoek een live-muziek optreden op zondagmiddag;
Go to a live music performance on a sunday afternoon;
Go to a live music performance on a sunday afternoon;
56.
Dineer in een sterren-restaurant;
Dine in one of the finest restaurants;
Dine in one of the finest restaurants;
57.
Leer cadeautjes prachtig in te pakken en hoe je
een (gekregen) boeket schikt;
Learn how to wrap a great gift and how to arrange flowers;
Learn how to wrap a great gift and how to arrange flowers;
58.
Minimaal 1,5 liter water per dag drinken;
Drink a minimum of 1,5 liter water a day;
Drink a minimum of 1,5 liter water a day;
59.
Stuur iemand een bos bloemen of cadeautje,
zomaar, gewoon als blijk van waardering;
Send someone a surprise (gift) or flowers, just because you like them or appreciate them;
Send someone a surprise (gift) or flowers, just because you like them or appreciate them;
60.
Bekijk 15 documentaires over uiteenlopende
onderwerpen;
Watch 15 documentaries on different subjects;
Watch 15 documentaries on different subjects;
61.
Eet vegetarisch, tenminste voor 1 week;
Eat vegetarian for a whole week;
Eat vegetarian for a whole week;
62.
Organiseer een zondag-brunch;
Organise a sunday-brunch;
Organise a sunday-brunch;
63.
Koop een antieke kroonluchter;
Buy a (antique) chandelier;
Buy a (antique) chandelier;
64.
Een handig huishoudschema/routine bedenken en me
hier aanhouden;
Make and stick to a great and easy Household schedule/routine;
Make and stick to a great and easy Household schedule/routine;
65.
Wijn proeven;
Wine tasting;
Wine tasting;
66.
Kies een maand waarin je níets uitgeeft (behalve
aan rekeningen en levensmiddelen);
Do a non-spending month (pay only the monthly bills and buy groceries, nothing else);
Do a non-spending month (pay only the monthly bills and buy groceries, nothing else);
67.
Vind de perfecte jeans, en bij voorkeur ook een
witte;
Find a perfect jeans, preferably also in white;
Find a perfect jeans, preferably also in white;
68.
Ontmoet en maak kennis met andere bloggers in
real-life;
Meet other bloggers in real life;
Meet other bloggers in real life;
69.
Maak promotie op je werk;
Get a promotion at work;
Get a promotion at work;
70.
Of nog liever, zorg dat je kunt leven van
inkomen als zelfstandig ondernemer;
Or even better, make sure you get enough income as a entrepreneur;
Or even better, make sure you get enough income as a entrepreneur;
71.
Vind uit wat je bloedtype is evenals allergieën
etc.;
Find out your bloodtype and allergy information;
Find out your bloodtype and allergy information;
72.
Geef complimentjes en vrolijk mensen op;
Give compliments and make people smile;
Give compliments and make people smile;
73.
Bezoek een polo-wedstrijd;
Visit a polo match;
Visit a polo match;
74.
Doneer honden en/of kattenvoer aan het
dierenasiel of een dierenopvangcentrum;
Donate pet food to an animal shelter;
Donate pet food to an animal shelter;
75.
Bezoek een veiling;
Go to an auction;
Go to an auction;
76.
Investeer in een goede koffer/trolley;
Invest in a great Luggage set;
Invest in a great Luggage set;
77.
Plaats een interview met, of gastblog van, een
inspirerend persoon op mijn blog;
Do an interview with or get a guest-article by someone inspiring, for my blog;
Do an interview with or get a guest-article by someone inspiring, for my blog;
78.
Dates en quality time met vriendlief;
Dates and quality time with my lovely boyfriend;
Dates and quality time with my lovely boyfriend;
79.
Richt het huisje ‘tijdschrift-waardig’ in en
post foto’s op mijn blog;
Decorate the house in a 'magazine-worthy' way and do a photo tour on the blog;
Decorate the house in a 'magazine-worthy' way and do a photo tour on the blog;
80.
Koop een nieuwe bank;
Buy a new couch;
Buy a new couch;
81.
Verf de salontafel en de vintage stoelen;
paint the coffee-table and the vintage chairs;
paint the coffee-table and the vintage chairs;
82.
Koop een loterij-ticket of kraslot (en get lucky
hihi);
Buy a lottery ticket (and get Lucky;)
Buy a lottery ticket (and get Lucky;)
83.
Mama worden en trouwen met mijn lief;
Becoming a mommy and getting married to my love;
Becoming a mommy and getting married to my love;
84.
Lees één maand lang iedere zaterdag de krant;
Read the newspaper every saturday for a month;
Read the newspaper every saturday for a month;
85.
Plan een weekendje weg in eigen land;
Act like a tourist in our own country and book a hotel;
Act like a tourist in our own country and book a hotel;
86.
En een weekendje Antwerpen;
Go to Antwerp for a weekend;
Go to Antwerp for a weekend;
87.
bezoek een cabaret of comedy-voorstelling;
Visit a cabaret or comedy performance;
Visit a cabaret or comedy performance;
88.
bezoek de opa’s en oma’s vaker;
Say hi to the grandparents more often and pay them a visit;
Say hi to the grandparents more often and pay them a visit;
89.
investeer in een mooie klassieke wintermantel;
Buy a classic wintercoat;
Buy a classic wintercoat;
90.
koop een nieuwe laptop;
And buy a new laptop;
And buy a new laptop;
91.
leer ‘blogger’ beter gebruiken;
Learn how to use 'blogger' in a better way;
Learn how to use 'blogger' in a better way;
92.
lees een etiquette boek of volg een workshop;
Do a workshop or read a book in etiquette;
Do a workshop or read a book in etiquette;
93.
tanden laten bleken;
Get my teeth whiten;
Get my teeth whiten;
94.
maak business-cards voor mijn blog of
onderneming;
Make business-cards for my blog or webshop;
Make business-cards for my blog or webshop;
95.
spaar €5 voor ieder bereikt doel;
Put €5 in savings for every goal;
Put €5 in savings for every goal;
96.
reorganiseer alle administratie en de
boekenkasten;
Reorganise our books and administration/paper work;
Reorganise our books and administration/paper work;
97.
geen snoep, koekjes, toetjes voor minimaal 1
week;
No candy, cookies, deserts for at least 1 week;
No candy, cookies, deserts for at least 1 week;
98.
bezoek een live-opname van een tv-show of serie;
Attend a live recording of a tv-show or serie;
Attend a live recording of a tv-show or serie;
99.
bezoek een opening van een
winkel/restaurant/café of een signeersessie van een schrijver;
Go to a grand opening of a new store/restaurant/bar or booksigning;
Go to a grand opening of a new store/restaurant/bar or booksigning;
100.
maak nieuwe vrienden/vriendinnen en breid mijn
netwerk uit;
Make new friends and expand my network;
Make new friends and expand my network;
101.
vind ons droomhuis (koop of huur).
Find our dreamhouse ♥
Are you going to create a list of your own? What will be your most important and most challenging goals? Let me know what you think about this post, i'm very curious!
xoxo
Find our dreamhouse ♥
Are you going to create a list of your own? What will be your most important and most challenging goals? Let me know what you think about this post, i'm very curious!
xoxo
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