For someone who is ’supposed to be’ on a break I’ve been quite busy this week. Besides working on a wholesale order I’ve also worked on some new stuff. Here is a sneak peek of the she.likes.cute jewelry I’m working on. I also will make rings, pins and hair accessories. Love to hear what you think.

Cherry earrings

Wholesale order; a lot of cookies but also strawberries, cakes, cupcakes and puddings

Things have been very hectic lately, that’s why I’m taking a little summer break. I really need some time to relax and catch up on things. During my break the shop stays open. All items purchased between August 4 and August 15 will be processed on Monday, August 16.

Yay, it’s my birthday! And this year it is a special one because I turned 30 today. It’s not only my birthday we are celebrating cause here in the Netherlands April 30th is a national holiday; it’s called Queensday (we celebrate the birthday of our queen). I’m now at my parents’ place and this afternoon my boyfriend and me will go to a music festival in my former hometown Deventer. We will be rocking on some good music and having fun with our friends.

When looking through my old photo album I saw this picture of my first birthday. It’s such a cute picture and I love to see how my big brother is all excited.

I’m wishing you all a Happy Easter! What are your plans for today? We’re visiting my parents and hopefully it will stop raining tonight so when can go to an Easter fire in the village where I grew up. Each year on Easter Sunday there is a big fire to celebrate that spring becomes victorious over winter. I think it’s a great tradition and I love to watch the big flames and feel the heat. But before that we’re going egg hunting, yeah!

What a year it was! So many changes… but they all turned out so well! Just like last year I made a mosaic to review my year.

1. I finally graduated
2. I moved to Deventer to start a new life
3. I spend a lot of time with my girlfriends (thanks girls!)
4. I started working as a volunteer at our local concert hall
5. I made a lot of fun and worked very hard
6. I lost my beautiful Jackey…
7. … and found my true love <3
8. I made a trip to Stockholm
9. But most of all I followed my heart and became happy again

I’m thankful for a the good things that happened to me this year and am exited about what 2010 will bring me. But one thing I know for sure, I will keep following my heart!

Wishing you a great New Year’s eve and a very happy New Year!