The season of wearing summer dresses is almost over. Before the autumn starts, I want to show you one of my favorite dresses from the sustainable brand 'Jan ‘n June'. If you still don't know this German label, read all about it here on an older blog post. On this series of pictures, I am… Continue reading Sustainable Dress From Jan ‘n June
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Reusable Coffee Cup Made From Bamboo
We all love coffee in the morning and even better if it's to-go. While some people have reusable coffee cups, the majority of coffee drinkers opt for the fast and easy disposable coffee cup to hold their favorite drink. While this is good for both the local economy and our mental well-being, there are some… Continue reading Reusable Coffee Cup Made From Bamboo
Cards That Turn Into Flowers
Dutch people are known for their windmills, colorful bulb fields, wooden shoes, etc. But something that I have discovered that is very common in the Dutch culture, is to send cards. For birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, when you are sick, when you move into a new house, when you graduate, when a kid is born... Dutchies… Continue reading Cards That Turn Into Flowers
Sustainable Brand: Teym
Scrolling down Instagram I found an Amsterdam based brand that caught my attention: Teym. As soon as I started researching I fell in love with their ethical vision. Sustainability, minimalism, and quality are at the core of Teym. The brand launches only one item per year. The goal is to create One Impeccable Wardrobe; one… Continue reading Sustainable Brand: Teym
Teddy Bear Jacket Outfit
On this new series, I will be showing you my outfits. Most of the clothes you will see are second-hand or from sustainable brands. Fashion is a very polluting industry. But As conscious consumers, we can reduce the environmental cost of fashion. For example by choosing for sustainable brands instead of fast fashion ones. By… Continue reading Teddy Bear Jacket Outfit
Incorporate Meditation Into Your Daily Routine
Meditation is a skill. Learning to meditate is like learning any other skill. It takes practice to get comfortable. Meditation is training in awareness and getting a healthy sense of perspective. Is not about trying to turn off your thoughts or feelings. Is about learning to observe your thoughts without judgment. Is about having thoughs but consciously decide… Continue reading Incorporate Meditation Into Your Daily Routine
6 Sustainable Rain Jackets To Survive The Dutch Autumn
Autumn, is here. That means the rainy season has officially started. In order to make the bike rides to the market, to the store or to the pub more comfortable it is recommended to have a good rain jacket. Most of the rain jackets are made from polyester. This is one of the best materials… Continue reading 6 Sustainable Rain Jackets To Survive The Dutch Autumn
12 Loco Things Dutchies Do Part 2
This month I celebrate that I live in The Netherlands for three years. It’s the third country I have lived in and the third one I call home. Before NL I lived in Germany. I thought I didn’t need to integrate or learn about the culture anymore. But the past three years have totally shown me the… Continue reading 12 Loco Things Dutchies Do Part 2
7 Beachwear Brands That Use Recycled Materials
Summer is just around the corner. It's time to go to the beach, relax and sunbath. And of course, it's time to show off your summer body. Whether you prefer a bikini or a swimsuit, let's try to make this coming season a green one. How? By investing in sustainable swimwear brands. I discovered some… Continue reading 7 Beachwear Brands That Use Recycled Materials
Sustainable Brand: O My Bag
Scrolling through the book of Marieke Eyskoot named 'Dit Is Een Goede Gids', I discovered the Amsterdam based brand 'O My Bag'. O My Bag makes bags and accessories from eco-leather. The brand works with a small tannery in Kolkata, India, which has been run by a married couple since the 1990s. For the leather, they… Continue reading Sustainable Brand: O My Bag
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