Amsterdam
Cruising Amsterdam by boat
My blog is strictly a hobby. Nothing commercial on it as I haven't got the time nor need to deal with advertisements or sponsors. With this post I am going to make one exception. For my husband Ron, the man who takes the best pictures of me for this blog and finds the...
Amsterdam Noordermarkt
As I said last week, it has been a month of only nice things. Boat tours (2), dinners (numerous), meeting friends (old and new ones) and on a sunny Saturday: a visit to the Amsterdam Noordermarkt. One of our favourite Saturday morning outings. This is a market...
Boat tour through Amsterdam with Anne and Kirk
My husband Ron has a company, taking people on a boat tour through Amsterdam. He teaches them how to navigate the boat (if they want to) and shows the sights. More information on amsterdamboatcompany.com if you forgive me this blatant advertising haha. I want to...
A blue pencil skirt for lunch with Carin and Sylvia
Oh yes, talking, talking, talking. I am famous for talking. People sometimes avoid me because I talk so much. Anyway, last Wednesday I met Sylvia of 40+Style and Carin (follow her on Instagram: @catoinamsterdam). Of course it was hell to select an outfit, knowing you...
Shopping in Leidsestraat Amsterdam
When you are really broke and addicted to buying clothes (as I am), the last thing you need is a day in Amsterdam with your two friends who love shopping just as much as you do. But, I was still on holiday (which means I am in a merry spirit), the date was set months...
Max Mara jeans dress worn as a jacket
A week ago I took the Friday off and Ron and I headed to Amsterdam. I wore my Max Mara jeans dress but this time as a jacket (versatile piece). (Note: it is actually a Sportmax dress). It is always a pleasure to be in Amsterdam and this time it was especially nice as...
Blue Kenzo jacket dress worn in Amsterdam
Friend Misja asked me whether I wanted to model for a spring fashion shoot she had to do for a German magazine. Haha.. of course I wanted to. Vain as I am. She had to photograph 14 different women, all over 40, in spring clothes. With Amsterdam as the background...
A red velvet jacket at the Bags museum
A little while ago I went to the Bags and Purses Museum in Amsterdam with my stepdaughter Nicky (update 2023: the museum is now closed). I have been to this museum about 4 or 5 times in the last two years. Every time I discover new beautiful bags because: a) there is...
Red tunic sweater at the Foodhalls in Amsterdam
The Foodhallen (Foodhalls) in Amsterdam West. The place which Ron (husband) chose to photograph my red tunic sweater. For a long time not the best area of Amsterdam. As it often happens, this area is now up and coming. Which is why a daring project developer decided...
Shopping in the Nine Streets of Amsterdam
Hi!!! Here we are again, three colleagues and friends who just love shopping. As soon as one shopping spree is over, we plan another one through our text message group called “Shopping Saturday”. See our previous “adventures” here, here, here...
A dress in yellow, black and white
Finally some sunshine. What a lousy spring this has been. Husband Ron suggested we would do one of our favourite things: go to Amsterdam and drink cappuccino on a terrace facing the busy market of the Lindengracht. I decided to wear my dress in yellow, black and...
Amsterdam department store
When I showed you the pictures of the IJhallen, I said I would give you a closer look at what I was wearing that day. Well, that was this black jacket (brand Reiss, present from husband Ron), a black top, my trusted skinny jeans by Denham, a gold necklace (present...
