This weekend

I saw :


I planned ahead :

And I found :


I got this fantastic snail planter with my brother in thought. He's a keen gardener and, of course, as any proud allotment owner he absolutely HATES snails. Every year he's waging total war on them.

I'm thinking this might be the perfect tongue-in-cheek present for him. Hhmmm, or I might just keep this cutie for myself...

Door Handle Love

OMG, you guys ! Things are crazy busy around here.

I'm still not finished with the hall and kitchen.

I've had one super score on ebay that needed a lot of attention and TLC.

I've sold some stuff on ebay that also required a lot of attention. And why, oh why, are ebay buyers never in a hurry to pick up their purchases ? I want the stuff gone ! GONE ! I need some room for my new projects.

Anway, I also made a thrift store owner very happy selling him my early 20th century wardrobe for a mere 50 eur. But again, I want the stuff GONE ! And on the upside, they're gonna come by Thursday morning to dismantle the whole thing and drive away with it. So, zero hassle for me.

I did some epic Ikea shopping.

I cuddled the kitties even more than usual.

I'm trying to get my act together for a short UK holiday. Antiques centres and car boot sales here I come !

And I took the time to enjoy life and the occasional sunny spell. Here are some more 60s door handles I spotted while taking a stroll through Saint-Josse and Schaerbeek with a friend.




We both agreed that this one looks like intestins...

The Doors

This morning. Chaussée de Boondael. I stumbled across this awesome front door.


I am in love with that handle. And the glass pane behind it - equally stunning.

A few houses further down. Again. Wow.

You can sometimes spot these eyecatching handles on Brussels buildings from the 60s or 70s. I have no idea who manufactured them. And so far I have been unable to source any kind of information about them, but I know I am dying to find one on ebay or in a flea market for my own front door. Imagine being greeted by one of these each time you come home. Heaven.

Holler ! Mouche

Things are shaking up here in sleepy old Brussels, hehe. Mouche owner Clarisse has started a blog where she will be highlighting her fabulous finds on a weekly basis. Go check it out!

Brussels readers (?) or anyone coming over for a visit - I really recommend you seek out this darling gem of a shop. You can find it Brussels' trendy downtown Dansaert area. But it is sooooo much more interesting than any of the overpriced designer boutiques in that area !

Detailed address and opening hours you can be found here or on her blog of course.

Enjoy your shopping !

Holiday Highlights

Lots of snow

Lots of food

Lots of chilling

... and lots of weird creatures

Hoooooooorrraaay

Hehe, I got my first ever comment for yesterday's post. From a lovely lady in Dublin no less - I wonder how she came across this blog ? I have sent the link to various friends and family members, but they have all been useless so far when it comes to commenting... Pffffffff.

Anyway, I thought this called for a celebration ! So to spread some good old Christmas and winter cheer, here are some photos of Brussels' Cinquantenaire Parc in yesterday's snow storm.

Winter I love you !

Lunch Break

I am so blessed to have this wonderful park right in front of my office building. Yesterday I went for a stroll.

Autumn I love you !