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I saw on Goodreads that Kathleen wanted to read Slaap (by Annelies Verbeke) as well and I'd found it at my local thrift shop a couple of months earlier. I had already read the book, liked it, but didn't necessarily wanted to keep the book. So I sent it to Kathleen, together with a flock of birds! I also overdid just a little on the amount of stamps…




left photo by Kathleen

to Saar
My first letter to Saar's new address! I made the letter paper myself, by scanning some pretty buttons. I got the idea >via Ruchama from De Postfabriek. I found a little house hanger and upcycled it with some pretty washi tape et voilà: perfect door hanger!




from Fab
Mail from Fab always look really cute! This time she spoiled me with one of her handmade postcards (still available in her shop!), a typewritered (yes, I made up my own verb) letter and some owl goodies. Thank you Fab!



from Mary
I wish I'd taken more pictures of the gorgeous tie-dyed letter paper. How pretty! Mary included an awesome photo booklet with pictures in black & white and look: I can also make my own stickers now! Supercool! Thanks Mary!





Yesterday I left for a week off to Berlin with Uni. I have planned in a few posts so stay tuned! I hope you have a wonderful Sunday & talk to you soon!
Pixel & Cera celebrate their first birthday on April 3rd, so it's about time to check up on them! Since I want to share an equal amount of photos of the two, I decided to split this post into two separate posts. Next up: Cera!*
Note: Cera doesn't really like to get her picture taken, but I can assure you she is such a sassy lady.
Miauw! Nice to meet you, my name is Cera and today I will share some of my quirks with you guys. Ready? Set? Go!
* this post contains a high crazy cat lady-level, so be warned!

It's clear that I'm a pretty lady.


I love looking outside and will try to catch anything that moves. I could sit here for hours at a time.



I like cuddling.


Preferably with ladies in the mornings & boys in the evening. (I'm high on love in this next photo)


If it fits, I sits.


I like pretending to be the arm rest of our couch.


I growl (like a dog) when I hear someone in the hallway.


And of course, I like sleeping & peeking whenever Elisse is writing a blogpost.

Follow this link to check out all posts made about the cats.
Remember the Bucket list I made three months ago? Winter is over, so time for a last check-up on my seasonal bucket list. Unfortunately, I didn't complete every goal. But let's take a closer look first!

1. watch snowflakes fall down
2. put up a Christmas tree
3. decorate home a little more
4. make a snowman
5. have a snowball fight
6. catch snowflakes on my tongue
7. make flannel pj bottoms
8. bake a pie
9. curl up under a blanket with a good book
10. go ice skating
11. do a photo shoot outside

12. watch a whole season of a series
13. discover new kinds of tea
14. boardgame night! (or: family game night!)
15. finally donate all my old clothes to charity
16. print my project 365 and put the photos in a book
17. try to make ice ribbons
18. find a place for our record player and play some tunes
19. make hot coco with marshmallows
20. bake bagels
21. mail little presents to my penpals



1, 4, 5, 6 & 17. Unfortunately, this Winter was a really hot one in Belgium, so no snow for me!

8 & 20. I have an excuse, our oven s*cks so to get these perfect is really hard. But I can already tell you that I can't wait to bake some cookies at my parents house!

11. Nope! Without willing models, this is pretty hard. A week ago I asked you guys if anybody was willing to model for me, and I got a lot of response, so hopefully a few photoshoots coming up!

15. Everything's still in boxes. Maybe I should also do a blawhgsale before donating everything? Because there is some handmade/refashioned stuff as well, and I would love to make other people happy with it. (Whereas with donating, you don't really get to know the receiver)

16. Dammit guuuurl, you have to get started on this!

18. Yes! The only goal I striped off this past month, but it's a goodie! Our record player is now in the living room. Cats are going mental every time I put it on though, they think it's a toy. Fortunately you can close it up so no scratches on my vinyl!

My Winter Bucket list could've gone better, but overall I'm pretty happy with the outcome. Can't wait to share my Spring plans with you!

Talk to you soon!
Pixel & Cera celebrate their first birthday on April 3rd, so it's about time to check up on them! Since I want to share an equal amount of photos of the two, I decided to split this post into two separate posts. First up: Pixel! *
Miauw! Nice to meet you, my name is Pixel and today I will share some of my qualities and disadvantages with you guys. Ready?
* this post contains a high crazy cat lady-level, so be warned!

I like hiding myself.


I love to sleep, especially everywhere where I'm surrounded by fresh laundry. Oh and I shed, a lot. A nice plus for my bosses, who can carry me around wherever they go!


I yawn funny.


I'm so sassy when I sleep & I'm such a model with my manly 'stache


I wash myself occasionally, because I want to impress the ladies with my flexible tongue.


But then again, it makes me so tired...


I get distracted easily.


I'm very tall.


However, I can be serious as well.


Don't I look like a hottie?


The interested lady cats can contact me via my boss. Hope to hear from you soon!

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This photo an hour-day was way easier to keep track of because of the arrival of my new camera. I really hope these photos seem a tad more interesting for you. Without further ado, this was my March 18th. (Beware, it contains a lot of #reflectionselfies ;-) )

9am
days like these are the best. Getting up late and walking around in my pj's a little longer...


10am
making a green smoothie with spinach, cucumber and apple. it wasn't very good.


11am
a little writing & crafting.


12am
on my way to Mechelen.


1pm
in the train. i love to get in the station on time so i can watch strangers passing by… (this happens way too little by the way - and yes, that does make me sound like a creeper)


2pm
writing, writing, writing.


3pm
motivational quote in our hallway.


4pm
fave pair of shoes - ever.


5pm
elevatorselfies.
6pm
playing some records.


7pm
intensive reading. (Zwellend Fruit - Peter Verhelst)


After that I worked a bit for school, had diner and cuddled with the boyfriend. It was a fun, relaxing day. On to many, many more like this :)
Talk to you soon!

It's been a while since my last snail mail update, so here goes!



to Fab
Lately I really like this simple letter paper, but of course it has to be pimped a little with flower & bird decals and stickers! Also I made a tea wallet, but it could also be used for other purposes :)





to Saar
For my dear Saar I also made a tea wallet, this button was one of my favorites but I thought it looked too darn cute with that fabric so now it's in Saar's safe hands.




to Mary
Mary is a really crafty person, so I thought she could use some pretty buttons. I also included some glitter beads, stickers and a customized notebook. (PS I still really adore that 'Miauw to you soon'-balloon and cat. And yes, I also feel like a crazy cat lady.)






to Bieneke
Bieneke is such a sweet lady that I had to send her some things colorful for her home. I sent a card that Karlijn sent to me and that I think really suits her home. I also made a little house hanger and embroided on a notebook.


Have a wonderful Sunday! I'm a little hungover from having a bit too much fun these passed two nights, so I'm going to take things easy and enjoy the sun. I'll talk to you soon!

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