Fracas Noir – Susanne Waldau – te Brake ~ for better or worse

There is one thing I really can’t stand and that is mice. I cringe just thinking of them. Unfortunately we have a mice nest in our shed and Reinout refuse to put poison out in case our dogs (and cat) will find it. Fair enough, but don’t let me see the dreadful creatures.  You can [...]

Our Christmas shopping probably didn’t do much to boost the world economy, but hopefully it lend a helping hand. I’m happy the shopping frenzy is over though. I prefer more unplanned boutique hopping, which occasionally leads to a great buy. Like I’ve said before it’s not the destination but the journey. In the end we [...]

The last day before Christmas (if you celebrate Christmas eve as the seasonal highlight) is always the most busy. There are the last Christmas presents that you’ve missed in the shopping frenzy, the grocery shopping, and getting hold of everyone before the holidays shuts down the nation down. And thus I’ve been out and about [...]

It’s always nice to meet up with friends you haven’t seen for a long time. There is so much to tell and pleanty to talk about. Whilst in general I can’t stand gossip, especially the malious kind, I do enjoy hearing the latest news about people I’m not much in contact with but know via [...]

I’m currently immersed into a book from Stieg Larsson called the Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. I have mentioned it here a few times before and I can really recommend it. It’s a classic cold case mystery and perfect for those cold winter days. Definitely Christmas present material for the book lover. Typically around Christmas [...]

It was a super busy day yesterday, when I kicked off my Christmas shopping.  The recession was nowhere to be found, when people were making a dash for their last Christmas presentents. The nice thing about sales in Holland is that it  start rather early, just after Sinter Klaas, so it’s perfect to do the [...]

Today Victoria asked me what I wanted for Christmas. It dawned on me in that moment that in fact I hadn’t bought a single Christmas present yet. I did a quick calculation, only 9 days to go.  Victoria’s question prompted a moment of thought. Although it’s the not the gift but the intention behind it [...]

I just got home from a hectic day in town. This morning I had an appointment for my bi-weekly facial at Nouvelle Cosmetique. The alarm went off at 09.50 am which was a tad too early. Especially since we had a prank call on our door bell at 3 in the morning. After a quick [...]

Just got back home from a 3 hour lunch and shopping stint in town. I’m completely busted and my feet are aching. As my vanity still presides over comfort, I stubbornly continue to wear my high heels and boots. Well time for a hot cuppa tea and my Cosmo. Until soon… Flowers for the living [...]

Saturdays used to me a day of at least moderate rest. Slow wake up at 10.30 followed by coffee, news, brunch in town around 13.00, a little bit of shopping, home at 4 o’clock, read a book, watch a film, dinner and a movie. Sounds perhaps boring, but this was my ideal Saturday, no I [...]