Showing posts with label Shopping. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Shopping. Show all posts

Wednesday 24 June 2020

What we love to do at Blankenberge

Hi There.....Do you like to be at the seaside?

I just love it..... I love everything about the sea..... Walking towards the Pier..... Having a cool drink on a terras..... Shopping at the seafront..... Enjoying a game of miniature golf..... Even though I almost always lose..... Enjoying dinner with a view on the beach and the sea..... Watching the sun go down into the Ocean in the evening 😊

And I can say we had it all the last couple of days at Blankenberge..... Just about a bit more than an hour drive but still, we decided to stay in a hotel before the summer rush starts 😌

We have the luxury of having 2 grown-up kids so there is nothing to keep us from taking a short break before everyone else does 😂

And you bet that I wanted to share it with you..... Making everyone a bit envious..... Even though we didn't venture far..... No, I am just sharing because I was able to take some wonderful shots of mother nature..... And I wouldn't want to deprive you of the pleasure of looking at these shots of mine 😇

Time to show you those crazy beautiful shots of mine..... A little exaggeration never hurt anyone 😉

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I don't know why but I am a sucker for sunsets on the beach 🙃

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And this seagull was so nice to pose for us on the pier

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So I thought..... If this seagull can do it..... So can I 😁

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And I just had to have a picture in front of those beautiful rose bushes at the miniature golf..... My hair all messed up by the wind 😄

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And how about these lovely flower bushes..... The Bees were fans of them for sure..... Just don't ask me any names 🙂

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And this beautiful flower bed right next to the miniature golf court..... Irresistible..... Right 😊

Well..... Was I exaggerating..... Or not 😚

Hope you like my blog post.....Until next time.....Have a great day

Renata (Seadbeady)

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Saturday 17 November 2018

Introducing you to - ChelleLaVe

Hi There.....Are you a fan of handmade T-shirts and coffee mugs?

Sure you are.....we all wear T-shirts and we all use mugs.....don't we 😊

So let me tell you something more about a shop on Etsy called ChelleLaVe.

The shop owner started dancing at 9 years old and danced throughout high school at a magnet school for the arts and went on to get her Bachelor in Dance. Why not, she thought and believed that you should do what makes you happy every single day of your life.

After graduating she held on to a few jobs, but nowhere near to what she loved to do and that made her realize that she couldn't settle for what the world offered and she would have to take what she wanted.

She bought herself a silhouette cameo 3 or 4 years ago and made her first project on a coffee mug.

Aha, I can hear you thinking..... What in the world is a silhouette cameo 😃

It is about the same size as a small printer and it comes with software that makes it possible to create something and cut it out on paper, vinyl, or other kinds of materials. Yes I admit that I didn't know either but looked it up on the Internet 😀

So ever since that first time she used it she was hooked. Learning how to use this machine opened up a whole new world to her.

 She has been customizing shirts, hats, and mugs for about 2 years now and she can't wait to expand her creative reach even beyond that.

So if you are on the same journey as she is, be sure to follow her trail on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest  😃

But first, let me take you to her shop and show you some of those wonderful creations.

Santa Baby Christmas Shirt Holiday Party Shirt Stocking Stuffer



Coffee Babe Funny Coffee Mug



OCD Obsessive Christmas Disorder Soft White Holiday Shirt



Somewhere Between Humble and Hell Naw Mens/Womens



Good Vibes Only Svg Motivational Quotes



Stay Creative Printable Art Motivational Quote



The Darkest Night Produce the Brightest Stars Motivational Quotes



Phenomenal Woman Shirt Great for Outspoken Feminist Shirt



Hubby Wifey Matching Couples Shirts Great for Relationship Gifts



Floral tafelkaarten plaatsing voor huwelijken, Diners



She is quite creative, don't you agree? And she has some great quotes? What is your favorite?

Hope you like my blogpost.....Until next time.....Have a great weekend

Renata (Seadbeady)

Behind every unique handmade piece is a lot of hard work. It's a labor of love and every piece you buy will make someone's day a happy day.

Want to be on my blog next time ?? Just send me a message 😊

Saturday 27 October 2018

Introducing you to - LuluFaysCountrySuds

Hi There.....What soap do you use?

Silly question you might think 😃 If you think there is nothing special about a bar of soap.....you really need to be introduced to LuluFaysCountrySuds.

Melinda, the shop owner, makes soap from goats milk. But not just any goats.....she has been raising her own goats for over 20 years now. Her products are made from their milk, and she resources as much of her ingredients on her farm as she can.

Quite impressive.....don't you think so 😊

She uses natural ingredients in her products and stays away from Sulfates, Phthalates, Parabens, SLS. She does a lot of research to ensure her soaps and other products are safe for your family and hers. Obviously, her products are not tested on animals.....but on herself 😉

She works with small batches to make sure everything comes out perfect. She loves making natural Bath and Body! She firmly believes you don't need chemical-based products to clean yourself or your kids. 'Read the labels' she says. Natural is a safe and amazing way to enjoy your skin again.

Her Goat milk soap contains vitamins C, B1, B6, B12, E and A, which repairs damaged skin. It also contains alpha hydroxy acids, like lactic acid, which helps remove dead skin cells. She could write a book on the many benefits of using goats milk skin care products 😇

She combines the goat's milk with olive oil, coconut oil, responsibly sourced palm oil, castor oil, and shea butter, so you end up with an awesome bar of bubbly goodness!

In her shop you can find soap, fizzies, lip balm, sugar scrubs and more.....so time to show you some of those lovely products 😃

Nitty Gritty Dirt Bar



Watermelon Pop



Goats Milk Lotion



Love Spell



Skull



Shave Soap



Jewelweed Salve



Sexy Beast * VERY light scent!!



Mermaid



Shea Butter Lip Balm



Too bad the internet can't transmit scents 😉 So tell me.....would you consider buying soap like this?

Hope you like my blogpost.....Until next time.....Have a great weekend

Renata (Seadbeady)

Behind every unique handmade piece is a lot of hard work. It's a labor of love and every piece you buy will make someone's day a happy day.

Want to be on my blog next time ?? Just send me a message 😊

Saturday 22 September 2018

Introducing you to - BlankCanvasbyBrandon

Hi There.....Do you like engraved items?

Wonderful then let me introduce you to BlankCanvasbyBrandon.

A shop where you can find unique items for all occasions. They specialize in wood working, wood burning and glass engraving. Recently they expanded the shop to include car decals and door mats as well 😊

It all started when in 2014 the shopowner recieved a wood burner & glass etcher from his parents as a christmas gift. Having a background in art, he figured he'd give it a go. He started making gift items for his friends and family. Sure enough many of them started asking for more pieces for their homes. This hobby and passion for art evolved into a business that this shopowner absolutely loves!

I think that is something a lot of Etsy shopowners have in common, the love and passion for their business.

With the help of his wife, the business evolved into something much bigger than he ever imagined. His wife, who is a stay at home mom, started to take over many aspects and continues to market, manage and aid in production of most items in the shop. Outside of Etsy he works full time as a financial advisor, but continues to work at his Etsy shop and passion at home.

Enough talking 😉 Let me show you some of their creations

Smores Bar, Indoor Smores Bar Station, Wedding Dessert Station



Plant Holder, Hanging Basket Plant Holder, Wood Plant Stand



Skull Glasses, Skull Wedding Glasses, Bride and Groom Skulls



Shotski, Personalized Shotski, Rustic Shotski



Yardzee, Yard Dice Game, Lawn Game, Wedding Reception Game



Reversible Scarecrow Snowman - Porch Decor



Personalized Shotski Shot Glasses, Custom Shotski Glasses



Fathers Day Gift, Personalized Hammer, Engraved Hammer



Just So You Know Theres Like A Lot Of Kids In Here Doormat



Jumbo Blocks Shot Party Game, Adult Shot Tumbler Game



So tell me what you think? Surely you must agree that those are some one of a kind items 😃 Be sure to browse the shop if you want to see more.

Hope you like my blogpost.....Until next time.....Have a great weekend

Renata (Seadbeady)


Behind every unique handmade piece is a lot of hard work. It's a labor of love and every piece you buy will make someone's day a happy day.
Want to be on my blog next time ?? Just send me a message 😊

Saturday 25 August 2018

Introducing you to - SunnySideCouture

Hi There.....Are you a fan of Vintage style fashion?

If so be sure to read on, cause today I am introducing you to SunnySideCouture

The shop owner's name is Sunny....you can understand where the name comes from 😊

She is a costume designer and got into designing vintage style menswear through music. That is something you don't hear every day.
She played the saxophone since she was 14 and has always been a fan of big band music. She started playing at Lindy hop parties and that's what inspired her to make 30's and 40's style clothing.
It didn't take long before she became full time occupied with making swing trousers. What a cool name for a pair of trousers.....don't you agree?

After having made 100 trousers, she decided to get help with executing. Together with Arnhem Fashion factory she found a small factory in Romania to execute her designs.
That is not an easy task, because she is very picky on details and pre-war menswear has a lot of them. Like little watch pockets, adjustment straps, piped pockets, welt pockets,... and they all have to be perfect.

To make sure she gets the quality she wants, she sources all the materials herself. For the trousers and waistcoats they use beautiful 100% wool all made in the EU. Sometimes she gets lucky and finds the absolute top quality tweeds that she then uses for custom made orders.

Today I will show you some items I picked from her Etsy shop. But if you are interested in more you can always visit her shop or go to her website www.onthesunnyside.nl.  And for those who would like to pay a visit to The Hague....you can go and see her work live at Masterly the Hague....this is the website if you are interested www.masterlytehague.com

Tweed waistcoat, 1930's style men's vest, tweed vest



Vintage style mens polo, retro shirt, vintage sports clothing



Dress Shirt in vintage style, vintage mens dress shirt



Retro bow tie, bowtie in '20 style, art deco bow tie



Red mens coat with imitation fur collar



1930's style high rise cotton twill trousers in sand colour



1920's style mens evening waistcoat in Italian silk



Knickerbocker '20 style, linnen knee pants



Vintage style dress, Lindy hop dress with vintage print



1930's men's waistcoat, vintage inspired mens vest



I like her style...what about you? Would your husband like this vintage inspired kind of clothing?

Hope you like my blogpost.....Until next time.....Have a great weekend

Renata (Seadbeady)

Behind every unique handmade piece is a lot of hard work. It's a labor of love and every piece you buy will make someone's day a happy day.

Want to be on my blog next time ?? Just send me a message 😊



Saturday 18 August 2018

Introducing you to - treesizeverse

Hi There.....Are you a fan of handmade bags?

If your answer is yes I have great news for you, cause today I want to introduce you to Treesizeverse.

The maker of this shop was born and raised in a small village in Belgium. His parents and grandparents were fruitfarmers. His inspiration came from his grandmother, who sewed a lof of different things.
He followed a classical tailoring course, but lost interest in it, and went to the Academy of fine art and studied printmaking.
He worked as a full time artist for several years, and had the opportunity to exhibit all over the world.
After a gap of 18 years he found the taste again to design and make things on his sewingmachine.

Just like many other Etsy shop owners he started very small. Not being able to find the right bag for him, made him decide to make one himself. He got so many nice compliments and requests from friends and family that he decided to make some for other people.

So when one day he opened shop he had a clear vison. He wanted to make bags that would last for a long time, and even get better by use. He looked for special fabrics like antique linen, and waxed canvas. They had proven themself to be great survivors in time, and get more beautiful with age.

He is still learning today and wants every new bag to be better than the one before 😊

So are you getting excited to see those amazing bags of him. Don't let me keep you in suspence any longer 😉

Wax Canvas backpack/ Hipster backpack



Leather tote bag canvas / carry all / diaper bag



Waxed canvas bag/ bike accessory bag



Convertable backpakc in bike pannier / bike bag in waxed cloth



Waxed canvas messengerbag / cross body bag



Waxed cloth small bag / small zipper pouch / coin purse



Waxed cloth day bag / small messenger bag 



Bagpack of waxed canvas with vegetable tanned leather bottom



Pouch in waxed cloth toiletbag, make-up bag



Childrens bagpack / waxed canvas backpack for kids



Stunning bags.....aren't they 😮 I am a fan that's for sure

Hope you like my blogpost.....Until next time.....Hope you have a great weekend

Renata (Seadbeady)


Behind every unique handmade piece is a lot of hard work. It's a labor of love and every piece you buy will make someone's day a happy day.

Want to be on my blog next time ?? Just send me a message 😊

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