What an exquisite day it was with my Shopping Saturday associates Anke and Sabine in the fab previous city of Den Bosch or, as they’re formally referred to as, ‘s-Hertogenbosch. Although it began out terribly.
As Anke and I had been solely six minutes away from her home, Sabine referred to as to say her father had immediately taken ailing and she was speeding over there. We needed to go with out her.
Thank God, every part turned out all proper and by lunchtime she was heading again residence. I find it irresistible that she then took the practice to satisfy us in ‘s-Hertogenbosch at half previous three. As they are saying…higher late than by no means.
My outfit of the day was my brown vegan leather-based trousers with a brown swing jacket which I purchased at LAB, Women’s Clothinga store in Haarlem which I frequent. Together with kpa.haarlem, they’re my favorite outlets.
The brown trousers turned out to be very versatile. You noticed them three weeks in the past, mixed with a yellow striped shirt.
Brown shouldn’t be my color, however I could make it work by including colors that do go well with me, like chartreuse, lime, yellow, orange, cream, purple, brilliant pink. All relying on the shade, the shine and the saturation of every color. As you possibly can see, I selected chartreuse this time for my prime. Comfortable strolling referred to as for my fight boots which gave the outfit a contemporary vibe. I used to be additionally capable of mix many alternative textures, which (so I’m informed) creates extra curiosity. Usually, I suck at that.
Little warning: you will note soooo many images in this put up.
Anke and I began with cappuccino and ‘Bosschebollen’. The latter is a cake, particular for ‘s-Hertogenbosch. It is a puffy pastry, lined with darkish chocolate and crammed with freshly whipped cream. That shut me up for a couple of minutes.
Below: The cute restaurant the place they served the Bosschebollen.
Below: Having had espresso and cake and a wee (oh…previous age and weeing…), we began the picture shoot.
Below: You can discover road artwork in every single place so why not on this factor.
Below: This is a horrible picture of a small half of the St. John’s Cathedral, an impressive constructing. Read extra about the cathedral and see the beautiful inside on this wikipedia web page (in English). I learn for example: “During the restoration 25 new angel statues were created by sculptor Ton Mooy, including one with a modern twist. The last angel in the series holds a mobile phone and wears jeans. “The phone has just one button,” the sculptor stated. “It dials directly to God.”
Below: I copied one of the images on the Wikipedia web page (taken by Satrughna) as a result of…when will you ever see this (buttresses)?
Below: Searching for inexperienced doorways for a background. We discovered fairly a number of.
Below: We additionally discovered a giant previous constructing with steps main as much as a balcony, the not too long ago renovated city corridor of ‘s-Hertogenbosch. It dates from 1670 and apparently, that sage inexperienced color was what they used in these days.
Below: This is the prime picture on repeat as a result of Anke did such a superb job of capturing me with an arch above me.
Below: I used to be attempting to climb up the banister however determined towards it. The probability of me falling backwards was too nice a threat to take.
Below: I keep in mind what was occurring right here. No, I didn’t pee my pants. Lifting my leg towards the banister, pulled my hamstring.
Below: Of course, it had me in stitches. Getting older ain’t for sissies, proper?
Below: Looking down from it was much better.
Below: The door was too good to not use it once more. Here is Anke.
Below: I made her take off her coat as properly. I’ve no mercy on the subject of weblog images.
Below: On the steps with a sleeveless cardigan over her prime. She is wanting good.
As ‘s-Hertogenbosch is a superb buying city, that’s what we did.
Below: Anke tried on two completely different black ankle boots. She purchased the one you see on the left (properly…a pair) as a result of they’re simpler to put on than the ornamental pair.
Below: Passing an unbelievable cake and pastry store, referred to as Momade Baking. We resisted the temptation.
Below: On our approach to lunch we ran right into a choir, acting on a sq.. It is then that I bought the concept to check out with a choir as I informed you final week.
Below: Lunchtime at a beautiful restaurant.
Below: We sneaked in at the again of the restaurant’s terrace and bought ourselves a desk, avoiding the queue at the entrance. The earrings are by Lara Design. When you like a color, you normally have multiple merchandise in it.
Below: Beautiful constructing.
Below: Newly constructed however quirky.
Below: Sabine arriving at the finish of the afternoon. Great to be collectively, the three of us, so we prolonged our keep at ‘s-Hertogenbosch.
Below: Sabine is telling how they bought on along with her dad and the way it ended properly. Thinking she was at the finish of her story, I butted in, asking her to pose for a photograph. Got informed off by Anke. A matter of not studying the room? Bad me.
Below: Sabine posing for me, vibrant as so typically.
There was nonetheless time to do a bit of searching for Sabine. Which changed into a purchase order for me.
Below: This is Simone, the proprietor of the store behind her, referred to as BYS (By Simone). I used to be struck by her denims outfit, which I liked. She modelled for me and of course, I had to have a look inside the store. Well, you will note the shirt I purchased subsequent week.
It is an effective factor ‘s-Hertogenbosch is kind of far-off from the place I dwell, as I may very well be a daily buyer of her store. Not low cost however so good. And Simone provides wonderful styling recommendation.
Her Instagram account is bysdenbosch.
Below: I let the girls go searching the Essentiel Antwerp store. As that is one of my favorite outlets, I lounged on their stairs (I’m such a girl…NOT). No extra purchases for me.
Below: Oh candy, an previous-customary road organ.
Below: We stopped at a terrace overlooking the market sq. which was now empty. Remember I confirmed you this picture of Anke and Sabine final week?
I had forgotten to take Anke’s image as she was attempting on these trousers and the shirt in the subsequent picture. Not doing my job correctly. While having a drink, Anke confirmed her purchases to Sabine by my request.
Below: Burgundy trousers.
Below: And an amazing white shirt with burgundy embroidery. It seemed nice on Anke.
Below: I had ordered an Espresso Martini which was crammed to the brim. As to not spill something I bent over to the glass as an alternative of elevating the glass to my mouth. Very elegant…I do know.
Below: Speaking of elegant, right here is one other butt picture of me. The deal with of this girl’s bag bought caught between the cobble stones and I used to be attempting to assist. To no avail. Fortunately, somebody discovered a screwdriver and lifted one of the stones.
It shouldn’t be actually my fault that I bend over like this; my arthrosis knee doesn’t give me the choice to do it elegantly anymore. I hope you had fun.
Below: One final picture. This is me with Misja at her exhibition a number of weeks in the past. I wore the similar trousers and jacket, however with a special prime, completely different boots and earrings and with an orange belt and bag. I couldn’t present the picture with me in it at the time as I might have given away an excessive amount of of the outfit.
Driving again went easily.
What occurred in my life this week
Not loads because it rained or drizzled all the time.
Ron and I bought our Covid vaccination once more; the arm was a bit delicate for 2 days, however that was all.
In Met Janna (Timelessstyle.nl on Instagram) for a museum go to in Amsterdam. The Art Zoo Museum was our purpose; it opened solely 3 months in the past and it’s GORGEOUS.
You will see all of it in two weeks. Janna and I had such a superb time. It is a small museum however we spent 4 hours in there. OK, we additionally had espresso and lunch in that point.
Below: Not the finest picture of me and Janna, however the waitress needed to take it towards the gentle.
Photo Assignment: Freedom and Joy
This project is so broad; I can take any picture I need, so long as it brings me pleasure and I wish to share it. I work higher with a body haha. But I made a decision to begin with what Freedom and Joy actually is for me. It is the picture above, having enjoyable with associates and not a care in the world, no conflict, no threats, solely pleasure and laughter. It doesn’t get significantly better than that.
Below: This retired poll field, now a plant stand, reminds of the privilege of with the ability to vote. Even although the authorities isn’t at all times doing what they need to do, I treasure the incontrovertible fact that I dwell in a democracy. (Stembus = poll field.)
Below: Amsterdam is the place I really feel freedom as quickly as I get off the practice. So many alternative folks residing collectively in peace. OK, I do know that dangerous issues occur there as properly, however the majority lives fortunately facet by facet. This rainbow zebra crossing is an emblem of that. Mind you, the colors may (ought to?) have been a bit brighter.
Below: OK…I’m studying. That is the entire concept of these picture assignments. I used to be too late in realising that these ladies made for a fab picture. They got here from a marriage or so and each took off their excessive heeled pumps to stroll additional barefoot. I had a giggle with them after I approached them. Had I been fast sufficient, this picture would even have been sharp. It introduced me pleasure.
Below: Even although I’ve seen it many occasions on Instagram, after I noticed this man proper in entrance of me, dressed as a dino, it nonetheless had me laughing. I laughed much more when he realised, he couldn’t go on his bike in this go well with. He was fairly peeved and in a rush. Not in the temper to pose for me, I assumed and thus…one other picture which is humorous however not sharp.
Let’s depart it at this, lets? Enough images.
Greetings