Half-term in the Lake District with our kids
For as long as I’ve lived in the UK (almost 18 years now!), the Lake District has been the recommended destination. We’ve talked about going for years, and we finally made it happen at the end of October, during half term. Safe to say we had high expectations! Here’s what we got up to as a family of four - in a simple day-to-day list format because I know it’s easier to digest that way. List of links and addresses of the sights at the end of the blog post with Google Maps li
Layers: meet Delphine Ingelaere - a story of conscious intentions and uplifting boost
Let me think for a second… how did I meet Delphine? I believe it all started on Instagram, back when I was still running my Sweet Pamplemousse shop. We instantly clicked and followed each other for some time, until we finally met in real life at a London café, where I delivered a set of bilingual cards she had ordered. That coffee catch-up gave us the chance to chat properly and connect beyond the screen. Delphine Ingelaere is a business and mindset coach helping women entre
My first Inktober: What I learned from a month of ink and smudges
I’ve always admired people who can draw. At architecture uni, I would sit in awe of classmates sketching effortlessly, while I considered myself a terrible drawer. For years, I admired artists on social media from afar and told myself drawing wasn’t really for me. I’m often late to the party, but this year, I stumbled on an Instagram post about Inktober just before it began. I thought: why not give it a try? Especially since I’ve been on a bit of a challenge spree since spr
Layers: meet Iman Deschâtres - a story of belonging and bold ideas
Welcome to the very first post in my new series, Layers: short interviews with creative humans and business owners exploring identity, quirks and the stories we carry. From everyday rituals to big turning points, this series is about gently peeling back the layers and sharing what makes us us . I’m starting close to home - with people in my local community and friends - and I’m so happy to kick things off with Iman Deschâtres . We met in London years ago at a raclette dinner
Family summer trip to Amsterdam: bikes, canals and playgrounds
This summer, we traveled to Amsterdam for a few days as a family of four (kids aged 12 and 9). Bikes, canals, museums and playgrounds...
