We have been working with La Coqueta since they first opened their shop in the leafy neighbourhood of London's Hampstead. I remember the day that Courtney and I visited that darling little store together. It was all so beautiful, and so tastefully decorated! There were so many surprisingly creative and fun details. I still remember ...

I am so very excited to write this post. It’s a subject pretty close to my heart. Let me tell you why… My daughter Tila has worn eyeglasses since she was one year old, and the second she received her first prescription I promised myself I'd find her the coolest pair of glasses for kids, ...

Finally the days are getting longer and the sign of spring is appearing. The bulbs are popping their heads up and the sun is shining! Every new season excites me but spring has to be my favourite. When the days are getting brighter so are the colours we wear. And when I saw La Coqueta's ...

This summer was wonderful, and we had some great times hanging out with Esther and her family (sadly it feels already sooo far away now).  First in the country, then in the city – I think our kids are now so used to each other that they just all bundle together and get on with ...

We have written about the great convenience of the ShortStich private shopping service before. The idea is that you fill out the (very straightforward) questionnaire to indicate what sort of occasion or activity your child needs clothes for (for example school, sports, or party), and a personal stylist will put together a box of clothes, taking into account ...

Fall is here! Last week we enjoyed perhaps the last summery days in Amsterdam, but since then the autumn chill is definitely in the air. Our mornings are getting darker and the woollen slippers are back on our feet. The time is here for cords and woollens and I'm excited! To prepare for the cold ...

We've known Gray Label since their very first collection. Emily, the owner and designer, is from Amsterdam and it's been so fun to follow her succes. I remember her search for the perfect organic cotton fleece for her very first basic collection... Until she finally put her finger on the softest and strongest variety she ...

Amsterdam is in full spring bloom! The city fields and roadsides are sprinkled with daffodils and flower stands are overflowing with tulips. Our house is all of a sudden so bright and colourful, with loads of that beautiful crisp, early-year sunshine beaming in and tons of little vases and baskets with flowers scattered about. I love this time ...

This is the time of year when I'm on the hunt for great pyjamas, cosy lounge wear, good layering pieces, warm underwear... We spend more time inside, so we want to be comfortable, and when we are outside in the cold, we want to be warm! The cute collection of mabo basics ticks all of the ...

You might already know Dutch brand Donsje from their darling collection of baby shoes, but did you know they also make beautiful leather bags for kids? My children love to carry around 'things' -- a pretty stone, a coin, a tiny drawing, a minuscule toy, anything special. These gorgeous little bags are just perfect for that! xxx ...

During Sara's horse riding class and Pim's tennis class on Monday afternoons, I always have an hour to spend with my littler two -- and if the weather is nice we like to hang out at the terrace of the manege, which is located in the middle of the forest south of Amsterdam. We drink hot chocolate, throw ...

I have had these handmade costumes bookmarked for a while and when Florence said she wanted to be Peter Rabbit for World Book Day I was thrilled. Now I had the excuse I needed to order from Animalesque and when her costume arrived both Florence and I were so pleased with it. Animalesque is a London-based company ...