A long time has past since my last post... I have been very busy and I think it will not change anytime soon with the upcoming anniversaries, Sinterklaas and X-mas (not to mention that I should start focusing on my Dutch course and etc.).
Thus, I made the decision of posting only once a week. This will, of course, not change the way my Mindful project works. I still pay attention for "every days little things". I find that it is a good exercise to look back on the day and be grateful for all that life can bring!
The Mindful project days # 65
Getting our home to fell more like home!
or what the Dutch describe as "gezellig", that cosy feeling you have in you home or/and around the people you love.
During the weekend my husband hanged the upcycled living-room lamp and today we added this little plants to it. The lamp has 3 candle holders that we rarely use so my husband had the idea of putting small succulents instead of candles and I think it looks great!!
At night time:
The Mindful project days # 66
Having fun!!
The laser-pointer is a great cat toy!! She sure got her exercise today!!!
The Mindful project days # 67
Interesting bits of history!
I love a good tour guide. My friend M. has been kind enough to take me on guided tours through our city. Today I went for our second tour that was dedicated to Nature which was perfect as with Autumn the botanical garden looked amazing! To my surprise, this garden is crossed by an ancient Roman road! How cool is that! and how idyllic is this place (ignore the traffic sign!!)! I think the picture doesn't do the place justice as in reality it looked like something out of a fairy tale!!
I am very happy and grateful that my friend M. has taken the time to teach me about our city...and also Dutch!!!!
The Mindful project days # 68
Meeting new and nice people!
I am not a very social person, I find most social situations difficult and very often feel awkward. So finding people easy to talk to and with whom I feel comfortable is very important for me.
The Mindful project days # 69
Making our own memories!
Today is about Christmas traditions.
I want us to built our own family traditions (though not only for Christmas...) like always getting together to build the Christmas-tree or watch a Christmas movie (actually we do that!! for the last 2 years - "Arthur Christmas"). I have also heard several people mentioning (mainly in the vlogs that I follow) how every year they buy a tree ornament for the family, how beautiful is that!
So, even though a Christmas stocking is not part of the Portuguese-view on Christmas I decided to knit one for me and my husband, when my hands are not otherwise occupied....
I will show you the result soon!!
Shopping for gifts!! I am grateful that I can do this!!
Today we shopped for Sinterklaas gifts (for my Dutch family).
The Mindful project days # 71
Simple ideas!
Today's simple idea is a crafty one!!
Take a word that inspires you or the initial of your name (or in my case both...) and use it as a decorative item. I decided on the word "live" and my husbands and my own initials (all items where quite cheap 1,99 and 1 Euro respectively). For colour I went with gold as I think its trendy and I still had some paint from previous projects.
And voila, here they are on top of our IKEA headboard:
Not sure that will be the final location, I think they would also look good on our bookcases but for mow they are here. As for the word "live" I would like to hang it in a "wall composition" but that will came later!!
Hope you like the idea and that it inspires you!
The Mindful project days # 72
Beautiful urban designs!
Like this ceiling in Amsterdam Central station, even nicer against the blue sky! I love the organic lines.
Another good example is Arnhem's bus station. We were there this past Saturday (unfortunately I didn't take a photo...don't know why??) and even though there is still some work to be done, it already looks amazing. If you go by Arnhem do have a look at it.
The Mindful project days # 73
Being able to relax!
Its a blessing, especially if you are stressed by default like me!!
The Mindful project days # 74
Bright colours!
I believe that adding a colourful detail to your house, your garment etc., can make a difference in your mood. This beautiful pink yarn will be use for my next scarf!
Christmas stocking done!! or almost I am thinking of embroidering our initials, lets see!
Potential new career projects!
I have gotten a new challenge that I hope I am able to deal with!
The Mindful project days # 76
I am grateful for my supportive husband! Love you very much!
Have a nice weekend!
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