Smurfy things in life...
"Its the unsmurfy things in life that make the smurfy things so smurfy" something a loved one always tells me when I need some cheering up..
So let me share with you all of the sweet, white, sour, black, big, small and little different things I come across in life that make my life a little bit more ‘smurfy’. I hope you will enjoy..
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Book review: The Little Prince
“Grown-ups never understand anything by themselves, and it is tiresome for children to be always and forever explaining things to them.”
“Les grandes personnes ne comprennent jamais rien toutes seules, et c’est fatigant, pour les enfants, de toujours et toujours leur donner des explications.”
As a child I could 100% relate to this quote and as an adult it remembers me how simple things can be and not to overthink stuff.
This book has a very special place in my heart, not only because it was my first book but also because of all the different ways you can interpret this wonderful reading experience. My passion for this book is so big that throughout the years I have developed the custom of buying whatever copy I come across to then give it away to anyone that has not read the book yet.
Written and illustrated by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry and first published in 1943 this book has been printed in over 24 countries all over the world. You can read it several times and discover something new over and over again and it will make you think things through and maybe even reconsider the way you have been thinking about them. A great story for 3 – 100 year olds that will never get boring and will trigger your imagination.
As a child I dreamed of The Little Prince’s adventures, his rose, his paintings and the wonderful people he met in his life. As a grown up I would say it’s the most creative and wonderful biography I have ever read.
“Embrace the sadness, you need it, it is the only way you will be able to really enjoy happiness - Mark”
If you like to travel light this is a must have in your wardrobe. The Swiss army knife of Wolford: the Fatal Dress. Wear it as a skirt, dress, top and play with the lengths. Best of it all: even after a 9 hour flight packed between your shoes the dress will look like new.
Tip: get at least 2 different (matching) colours to create different looks! Here is a video to inspire you and get your started!
Spring on your nails!
Get in the spring mood and put some happy happy colours on your nails, like the new colours from KOH Cosmetics that will put a smile on your face just by looking at your hands..
“You can’t keep doing the same thing everyday and expect different results”
“There are many decisions that can be made right now. But who says you have to take them right now? Take your time..”
Technology goes culinary - Izkaya Rotterdam
I love Rotterdam! Its always changing, less touristy then Amsterdam and therefore you definitely get more feel of the ‘city’ life in The Netherlands. Big plus: always a new spot to visit.
Izkaya
This trendy restaurant located in the center of Rotterdam opened its doors with high tech tables in March 2011 and is a delight for everyone that likes technology. High quality pan-Asian cuisine that you can order by a simple touch on your interactive table, but there is more..
Technology goes culinary
Have a look in the kitchen with the webcam that projects on your table, choose the different moods for the look of your table. Feel like having a night out on the town? With the agenda app you can see which place to hit after dinner and no need to call a cab as your table can order this one as well. You would almost forget about the food..
Pan-Asian cuisine
Try the smoked fillet of duck with pear, cucumber, mint and date or how about the beautiful Thai fishcakes? There is a variation of perfect small ‘share with the table’ dishes and the medium ones from all over Asia.
Where:
Located in the center of Rotterdam, walking distance from the Central Station and Coolsingel. Public transport and parking available just around the corner.
Directions here
Open 7 days a week:
Monday 4 – 9pm
Tuesday – Saturday 5 – 10pm
Price:
€20 - €30
Mood:
Trendy, lounge, business, alone.
Izkaya
Lijnbaan 36 – 42
3012 EP Rotterdam
+31 10 281 09 10
http://www.izkaya.nl/
“Love is not a competition its a collaboration - TB”
Pinko
I just discovered this fashion brand that I just have to share! Pinko is an Italian brand that mixes elegancy with funkiness and needs to be worn by women that want to be different.
Check out the new fall/ winter 2011/12 pieces..
Klaus K Design Hotel Helsinki
If you are looking for a small boutique design hotel in Helsinki this is the place to be.
The Klaus K was the first design hotel in Helsinki that opened its doors in 2005 by the couple Marc and Mia Skvorc.
Located in the heart of the city on the Boulevardi this great hotel will win over your heart. The restaurant Toscanini serves tasty Italian food and afterwards you can walk over Ahjo: de wine bar & nightclub of the hotel in which they will make any cocktail you feel like with love! Ask the barman for tasty cloudberry or ‘Lakka’ cocktail.. pure love in a glass!
The rooms have a warm interior and free wifi. My mini bar was filled with empty vodka bottles but I was enjoying a nice Finland vodka within minutes after my call to the reception. And if you feel like relaxing in the privacy of your own bathroom fill up the bath and pamper yourself with the wonderful products of MALIN+GOETZ which they also sell at the Klaus K Market down at the reception.
So with its personal service, lovely day spa, tasty restaurant & wine bar, free wifi & super central location its definitely the place to stay in Helsinki.
Klaus K Hotel, BULEVARDI 2-4, +358 (0) 20 770 4700
Prices from approx. 160 EUR per night
More information on Helsinki www.visithelsinki.fi
