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Even though we may not be the most religious of families, we like to observe holidays like they are part of our ancestry, our heritage (like celebrating Fourth of July as an American). Seeing as Passover is one of the... Continue reading

Posted Mar 26, 2013 at shak-shuka

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Walls Love Woolly Pocket

This weekend I had the pleasure of having my best friend here visiting so I took him to Amsterdam to discover my old favorite places as well as to discover some new ones. As we stumbled by one of the... Continue reading

Posted Mar 19, 2013 at shak-shuka

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Valentine's Day Gift Ideas

Yes, yes it does seems like we just finished up with the Christmas holidays, but you know at some point we've got to vacuum up the pine needles, put away those decorations and move on! Personally I love Valentine's Day,... Continue reading

Posted Feb 4, 2013 at shak-shuka

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Pong Cases for the iFamily

Not sure about you, but I find that our iFamily addiction (to all of our Apple devices) is bordering on insanity. The older child I'm playing "keep away" with the iPad, the baby I'm keeping his iPhone time to less... Continue reading

Posted Jan 9, 2013 at shak-shuka

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Recipe: (Vegan) Caesar Salad

There is a benefit to cleaning over the holidays: you discover hidden treasures. One of the best things that I've found in ages has to be a small scrap of paper from a leftover (and clearly destroyed) cookbook that I... Continue reading

Posted Jan 9, 2013 at shak-shuka

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Autumn Scarf Perfection

The other day downtown I scored one of my new favorite possessions: a Beck Sondergaard scarf. The perfect size to wrap around my neck during the chilly autumn days, but not bulky enough to make me feel like I'm wearing... Continue reading

Posted Oct 9, 2012 at shak-shuka

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Collected by (Me and) Tas-ka

To put it mildly: I am obsessed with the Dutch brand Tas-ka. Lucky for me, the recently opened shop is just a train ride away, but if you can't make it to the shop, they have a great online store... Continue reading

Posted Oct 7, 2012 at shak-shuka

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AW12 Hasbeens Collection

An honest Hasbeen confession: I looked at my collection of shoes, and the shoes that get the most action? My Swedish Hasbeens. They're the perfect mix of style, comfort and function. Have I also mentioned that I love the ability... Continue reading

Posted Oct 1, 2012 at shak-shuka

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Endless (love for this) Rocker

This weekend was enough of a jumpstart to get me writing again on the blog. Life has been busy these days! But c'mon, this Endless Rocker was so jaw-droppingly gorgeous I just couldn't NOT share! Made from recycled fridge doors... Continue reading

Posted Sep 30, 2012 at shak-shuka

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Cook: Oven Baked S'mores

Nothing says "summer" more than Fourth of July fireworks, campfires, and outdoor eating. Definitely one of my favorite foods as a child that make me all nostalgic are gooey, delicious, s'mores. If you haven't ever had one, I highly suggest... Continue reading

Posted Jul 4, 2012 at shak-shuka

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Aesop's Hands-Down Sanitizer

School's out for the summer! All the kids are finishing school this week and that means we have summer vacation on the brain....or at least I do! I can't wait to get our engines running and blow this popsicle stand!... Continue reading

Posted Jul 2, 2012 at shak-shuka

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Cook: "No-Mato" Sauce

As a chef you're not really supposed to have any "untouchable" fruits or veggies, but I have to admit - I do. Not a big fan of tropical fruit (have you ever smelled that Durean fruit?!) or root vegetables. My... Continue reading

Posted Jun 27, 2012 at shak-shuka

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Quick Beauty Solutions (the Up'do!)

Being a mother to a 6 month old baby is amazing in so many ways, but with it, comes a few adjustments to life with a teeny weeny one. Case in point: no more earrings, necklaces, or hair being worn... Continue reading

Posted Jun 26, 2012 at shak-shuka

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"Hooked" on Washi Tape

Our "summer weather" has taken a turn for the...well...not so summery. So I've been re-directing my outdoor gardening and organization inwards since we're spending A LOT more time (than I'd like!) indoors. That means - more interior decorating obsessing! Who's... Continue reading

Posted Jun 25, 2012 at shak-shuka

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Cold Cream? No, Cleansing Balm!

This weekend we'll be in London and that means stocking up on all things British (and English speaking like magazines and books) - visiting haunts like Space NK, Neal's Yard Remedies, and Marks&Spencers for the all-essential Marmite. Yes, I am... Continue reading

Posted Jun 12, 2012 at shak-shuka

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Backpack(er)s Delight

Over the next few months we'll be doing a lot of travelling. Visiting family, trade shows, summer vacation - we're a regular gypsy family. Well - almost! With all of this travelling, I'm seriously panicking over the ways that we'll... Continue reading

Posted Jun 11, 2012 at shak-shuka

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FABRIKO Unique Organic Prints

One of the best parts of my job is to receive some very special emails that hold within them a gem of a brand. Lucky us that we get to sit here and be bombarded by these kind of emails!!!... Continue reading

Posted Jun 6, 2012 at shak-shuka

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Cook: Homemade Almond Milk

Summer weather is upon us, but we don't know for how long? So what are we going to do? Milk it - quite literally - for all it's worth while we have it around! I woke up thinking of how... Continue reading

Posted Jun 6, 2012 at shak-shuka

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Fun+Functional Diaper Duty

This past weekend we had a miior "explosion" in the diaper department. Surely any parent can relate: you're out and about, thinking that life is just dandy, when all of a sudden, you hear and smell something and WHAM! you... Continue reading

Posted Jun 5, 2012 at shak-shuka

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Eco Products with Attitude

I get a serious heart palpitation when a new stylish eco-friendly company pops up. Gone are the days of brown and boring, instead us do-gooding-green-people don't have to compromise our love of design and style for our love of the... Continue reading

Posted Jun 4, 2012 at shak-shuka

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Map It, Crumple It - for Kids!

Over the next few months I'll be travelling quite a bit - mostly with the kids. That means plenty of packing, organizing, and of course mapping out what our itinerary will be and the best kid-friendly spots to visit. It's... Continue reading

Posted May 30, 2012 at shak-shuka

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Make: One Hour Girls Skirt (seriously!)

Everyone thinks I'm crazy, but I don't care. Even though the weather has been wonderfully sunny, I don't care. Something has shifted inside of me, and despite being busier than ever, I crave a bit of a creative outlet for... Continue reading

Posted May 29, 2012 at shak-shuka

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Birds of a Feather (Tchotchkes)

I've hit a rut in my quest for interior perfection (since outdoor decoration is currently on hold thanks to the nasty cold weather we're experiencing!). The walls are pretty much decorated, the floors are sorted, now just those final finishing... Continue reading

Posted May 14, 2012 at shak-shuka

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Smile-Inducing Tissue Boxes

Even though it's May, the weather sure is acting like it's March. Or February. Or January. Cold cold cold! I thought that April showers were supposed to bring May flowers, but our garden says differently.... Along with the lingering cold... Continue reading

Posted May 6, 2012 at shak-shuka

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Eco (Dream) Outdoor Playhouse

The weather is *supposed* to be taking a turn for the better, as we heard it's springtime?! You'd never guess it with the weather we've been experiencing, but nonetheless we're turning our attention from interior decorating/construction to everything garden related.... Continue reading

Posted May 3, 2012 at shak-shuka

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