beach lovely

Have a lovely Sunday

xx

Pris

bits of details

Images via various sources

receiving mail

Image from Pink Preppy Lilly Lover

Vogue received from Derya

I love sending little post cards to my friends (snail mail...which it is unfortunately called these days) somehow still gives a bit more excitement than an e-mail. Yesterday, I received more than just a little note: I received the British Vogue sent all the way from Leiden to Curacao. Such a delight. Though it is unfortunate that it is not available on the island, it does give it some more significance when it is sent or brought from anywhere else in the world to my mailbox. 

happy friday

Image via DustJacket Attic

Have a wonderful weekend.

xx

Pris

"Life is like a mirror, we get the best results when we smile at it"
   - Unknown -

hong kong chic

Images via Dustjacket Attic 

Photographed in Hong Kong by Nick Scott and styled by Nicole Bonython-Hines for Madison Australia Aug11

the art of doing nothing

I have a few days off and actually from the very first day I was a bit dazed about the idea of “what to do” and actually constantly looking for something either fun or productive.  Then suddenly today it hit me; when I am working (in the office) or my days are packed I long for the afternoons I can just be lazy and be doing nothing (doing nothing of course being something like reading or taking (extra long) mid day naps). I can just do nothing for a few days, before I know it I will be back at work and I am sure that at a certain point I will just want an afternoon like I am having now ( which is lying in my bed, with the airco on, reading and working on my blog….mind you its 3.34pm…..splendid!). 

a dictionary

 "Define yourself by your own dictionary"

From Simply Luxurious Life

hello monday

"Life is not about the breaths you take but about the moments that take your breath away"

sunday painting

Art by Franco De Jongh

(my four year-old cousin)

We spent Sunday morning painting on my front porch.

So much fun!

forbidden city

Image from own collection 

Forbidden City, Beijing

"Kissing is like drinking salted water: you drink and your thirst increases"

Chinese Proverbs

emma bridge

Photos from own collection 

Yesterday for about an hour we were on the Emma Bridge, enjoying the view, the subtle movements and the wonderful feeling of being on the bridge when it opens and closes.

The Emma Bridge, built in 1888 by Leonard Burlington Smith, and named after Queen Emma (1890–1898), this bridge connects the Punda and Otrobanda districts in Curacao.

The 16 floating pontoon boats support the “Pontoon Bridge.” Also known as the “Swinging Old Lady,” it swings open using two powerful ship motors, allowing ships to access the port. From 1901 to 1934, people had to pay a toll to cross the bridge, with the exception of pedestrians going barefoot. 

interior inspiration

Images via Casa Tres Chic 

I love the combination of the brick walls, the large open windows and the little garden terrace. 

(ok, also the book shelves, the dining table and the hanging lamp)

Have a splendid day. 

hello monday

Images via Dust Jacket Attic 

Some fashion inspiration and wishing you a wonderful week

"The journey is the reward" 

- Chinese Proverb- 

xx

Pris

saturday tulips

'A smile starts on the lips, A grin spreads to the eyes, A chuckle comes from the belly; But a good laugh bursts forth from the soul, Overflows, and bubbles all around'

- Carolyn Birmingham -

happy friday

“A friend is someone who understands your past, believes in your future, and accepts you just the way you are.”

-Anon- 

sky over aruba

Image from own collection 

garden inspiration

Images via Casa Tres Chic 

Image via Everything Fabulous 

Whether it is St. Tropez or Curacao. 

Sunday's on the boat are simply the loveliest. 

Have a great week. 

xx

"There’s no need to rush. If somethings meant to be, it’ll happen. In the right time, with the right person, and for the best reason"

-anon-

resort 2012

Dior Resort Collection 2012

Happy Friday!

Enjoy the weekend.

xx

Pris

every new beginning

"Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end"

- Greenday-

summer lounging

Images via Apartment Theraphy

peonies, coffee and nude shoes

“The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life. Attitude, to me, is more important than facts. It is more important than the past, the education, the money, than circumstances, than failure, than successes, than what other people think or say or do. It is more important than appearance, giftedness or skill. I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me and 90% of how I react to it. We are in charge of our Attitudes.”

-Charles R. Swindoll-