
Why do pastel colors attract people in spring?
Pastel colors: a very short cultural history Dreamy pastel colors take us back to our childhood where toy’s like My Little Pony, Barbie, and our beloved candies shared this same sugary color. Want to escape reality? Go for pastels! From…

Naples is a thousand colors
Napoli, mi amor! Last April, Thomas and I were looking for a city trip destination somewhere in Europe. Quickly, we came up with the idea to go to Naples. Next to the fact that my heart always beats a little…

I’m in love with New York. It matches my mood.
From New Amsterdam with love Paloma Faith sang: Her name was New York, New York. She had poisoned your sweet mind. Well, in a parallel universe she wrote these lyrics while having me in her mind, because I’m getting a sort…

Amsterdam Light Festival is coming to town!
Dazzling Amsterdam light festival during the dark winter days For centuries, light is one of the main sources of inspiration for artists. Besides the creation of the ‘divine light’ through the stained glass windows of medieval cathedrals, the dramatic chiaroscuro…

Well hello, Big Apple!
Dear Big Apple, how is it possible that once you enter your territory… You’re HOOKED! I mean, New York, come on! That architecture, the arts, the positive vibe e-ve-ry-where.. And WHOLE FOODS (where are you in Amsterdam!? I.MISS.YOUUU.)! Yep, it…

Rotterdam, Roffa, Rotjeknor and Manhattan aan de Maas
Highlights of Rotterdam part 1 Me and Rotterdam, or should I say Roffa, go way back. My best friend lives there, so since my student years you can find me a lot drinking in cool bars and visiting outstanding art…