H.O.F. House Of Fashion, The Hague

On February 24th 2024 one of my favourite fashion stores celebrated its festive reopening: H.O.F. House Of Fashion in The Hague. It's a multi-brand store with colorful clothing, fashion jewelry and accessories, including bags, scarves and shoes, as well as some home decor and fragrances. 

Owner Stephanie van Kats has an eye for the latest fashion trends. (Not surprising since she worked for the chic Hoogewegen-Rouwers store in The Hague for many years, before opening her own business.) H.O.F. Fashion sells big brands like Malìparmi, Sissel Edelbo, Sylvia Toledano, Ortigia Sicilia and Gas Bijoux.

However, you will also be able to find a great deal from unknown fashion brands. For example, today I got blown away by a gold faux leather skirt for only €70. That's the great thing about H.O.F. House of Fashion, they have something suitable for all tastes, ages and budget.

Next time you're in The Hague, pay H.O.F. House of Fashion a visit:
Frederikstraat 20
2514 LK The Hague
The Netherlands
https://www.hoffashion.nl

Happy Valentine's Day 2024

Happy Valentine's Day everyone! I hope you will have a wonderful day with the people you love, whether they are your husband, wife, boyfriend, girlfriend, lover, family member or your best friend(s).

In case you are still looking for a last-minute Valentine's Day gift... check out my gift guide:
Valentine's Day Wishlist 2024

Happy Year of the Dragon!

Happy Year of the Dragon! January 10th marked the start of the Lunar or Chinese New Year. We celebrated with an Asian inspired evening, including Indonesian food and a delicious cake by a Chinese bakery.

I researched how Chinese floral arrangements look like for Lunar New Year. Then I went to my local florist and picked out pink and red flowers. (Of course you have to work with what's available.) I am pretty happy with the final result. What do you think?

To everyone celebrating: Happy Lunar New Year! Gong Xi Fa Cai!

Cake by Bakery Li&U: 
Bakery Li&U

Chinese Christmas cards used as menus by Wah Nam Hong (A special thank you to Arjan):
Wah Nam Hong

Valentine's Day Wishlist 2024

In two weeks time it will be Valentine's Day and for all the -single- ladies: Galentine's Day (according to dictionary Merriam Webster "a day for women to celebrate their friendships with their lady friends. It's Valentine's Day with your gals").

Whether you are celebrating with your lover, (girl)friends or just want to spoil yourself... here's my annual Valentine's Day Wishlist, which might just help you find the perfect Valentine's Day gift!

With certain gifts you can't go wrong: Diptyque candles, champagne, chocolate, red roses... but I also added a few fashionable options.

Heart for me handbag by Mercedes Salazar:
Heart For me Handbag – Mercedes Salazar

Deaja vy bread basket set of 2 by Mercedes Salazar:
Deja Vu Bread Basket Set of 2 – Mercedes Salazar

White tea by Kusmi Tea via De Bijenkorf:
Kusmi Tea White Bellini losse thee 90 gram • Wit • de Bijenkorf

Baies (berries) and roses candles duo by Diptyque Paris:
https://www.diptyqueparis.com/en_eu/p/baies-berries-and-roses-duo-classic-candles-valentines-day-edition.html

Heartshaped casserole by Le Creuset via De Bijenkorf:
Le Creuset Hart braadpan Ø20 cm • Donkerrood • de Bijenkorf

Red Delicate triangle bralette by Love Stories:
https://lovestoriesintimates.com/en/love-lace-l2371005400.html

The Ritual of Ayurveda large gift set by Rituals via De Bijenkorf:

Rituals The Ritual of Ayurveda Large Gift Set - verzorgingsset • de Bijenkorf

Lola frilly briefs in rose pink by Love Stories:
https://lovestoriesintimates.com/en/lola-sp2331012525.html

Blush de Beauté by Gucci Beauty via de Bijenkorf:
Gucci Blush De Beauté - 2-in-1 blush & oogschaduw • 01 - Silky Rose • de Bijenkorf

Chocolate bar by Tony's Chocolonely:
Tony's Chocolonely Chocoshop

Men's sneakers by Philippe Model:
Antibes Sneakers: White Shoes Man | Philippe Model Paris

Heart shaped pasta by Barilla:
Barilla love | Barilla

Beanie by MC2 Saint Barth:
Woman white beanie with fair isle heart print – MC2 Saint Barth

Sequined bag by Zara:

SEQUINNED BUCKET BAG - Red | ZARA Netherlands

Love embroidered velvet makeup bag:
Elizabeth Scarlett Love Embroidered Velvet Makeup Bag | Anthropologie UK