This past week has been such a blessing that it’s hard to put into words; life changing I guess is the only way to describe it. I feel like I’ve been walking around in a dreamlike state and pinching myself along the way to make sure it’s true. Thankfully, it is. The space in between photographing, editing, building a business, meeting fabulous people and loving my Mister to pieces, looked like this.

Last Wednesday I hopped on a train, stepped into a car and was whisked away to a beautiful chateau in the middle of the French countryside so that I could photograph 10 amazing, inspiring, and beautiful women. Women who had been accepting themselves, giving themselves self love, and setting goals for their future. Just my kind of atmosphere! The moment that my assistant and I walked into the château I was moved. The laughter from the women drifted through the stairwell and I knew instantly I was going to love them. And love them I did. And then in return I was given a confidence I didn’t have before, dreams and goals that I new were sitting in my subconscious but afraid to admit, as well as new outlook on life. Seriously, spending 10 minutes in a room with these women was all I needed. I was hooked. I cannot wait to showcase some of their images, these women are astounding!

Before we landed back in the Netherlands, my assistant and wonderful friend spent a couple hours wandering the beautiful rain stained streets of Paris. Paris somehow is always able to make my heart beat a little bit faster while making me stop and breathe the air in. I find it so inspiring. It was very difficult to convince ourselves that getting back on that train was the best thing for us, we could have stayed for ever.

And then I was home where another friend, who is a classically trained chef, created beautiful dish after beautiful dish for us to feast on. We celebrated Thanksgiving together, in which we toasted to the blessings we’ve been given and giving thanks to God for giving us these blessings. We spent a beautiful weekend learning cooking tips, wandering through the market and picking up perfectly tasting strawberries and bright orange yams to cook with. We took the train to Amsterdam where Mister and I got to cuddle and kiss for the camera. It was so much fun to feel his fingers in between mine while we shared an umbrella as the rain fell from the sky. Granted I was grumpy that my hair was getting ruined, but being by his side is my favourite place, ever!

But one of the top things that happened this past week is that Mister and I became an Aunt and Uncle to a beautiful baby boy named Lucas! He is adorable and I can’t wait to meet him! I feel too young to be called Auntie, but we love little Lucas to bits already and we are so proud of Mister’s brother and our sister-in-law for bringing such a precious bundle of joy into all of our lives!

Amazing isn’t it?! I am feeling very blessed lately and am very thankful for the space in between.