Beautiful Long Weekend

we did a good job on making wonderful memories with our friends last weekend. on the beautiful sunny Sunday we went up the CN Tower in Toronto and enjoyed the view. we went to the harbor festival and came home to barbecue in our backyard. the children made the flower arrangements for their kids table, while we enjoyed our homemade caesar salad and other foods and drinks. it was one of those days that seemed to last forever...

Bright and Sunny

playing with lovely Spring pastel colors. flowers, food, yarn, the outdoors... it was a good week for sure. create 'n date went live, sold practically out and preparations are in full swing. I can't wait to show you more images, meet all the ladies who are joining us, and see them all crafting and laughing together on June 2nd.

for now: happy long weekend if you're celebrating!

Spring Colors

while the magnolia is quickly losing her pretty flowers, the crab apple has just started to open up her endless little blossoms. oh the joy of Spring when you are surrounded by mature trees...

in the mean time I put together a yarn package for a dear customer who requested the Miami City crochet kit in more girly colors. I think she made an excellent match combining these tones. I love making up a little color story with yarn, pens for the design and tape to wrap the order.

this weekend I will be busy doing prep work for create 'n date on June 2nd in Amsterdam. are you joining us for a creative and inspiring morning and lunch?

happy weekend

Last Tickets!

a little overwhelmed but mostly super excited and happy ~ that's me right now. due to your amazing feedback, sweet personal messages and thoughtful heartfelt e-mails about create 'n date. I have guests coming from the Netherlands, Switzerland and Germany, ladies bringing their best friends and sisters, and tickets are almost sold out already. there are literally just a handful left. so here I am, sitting in the lovely Spring sun, writing official invitations to my guests on June 2nd and smiling. you rock my world ladies!

if you plan to come, please send an e-mail to info@createndate.com to get information on how to secure your spot. read more about the details here in Dutch and here in English

yep, I am still smiling

Thank You

just some random feel good pictures, to thank you for your enthusiastic replies to create 'n date. many thanks to you who already signed up for the event, I can't wait to meet you!

to answer a few questions: yes, I will be in Amsterdam myself on June 2nd and can't wait to get inspired by you, chat with you, laugh with you, and share creative adventures with you.

Claire, Sakia and Annemarie are full speed working on their ideas for the event, creative juices are definitely flowing back and forth, haha. I am so lucky to have them as my guests of honor on this special day.

stay tuned for more updates on create 'n date on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter too and use #createndate