Category Archives: Personal

A season of rest and creativity

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I’m enjoying a season in my life where I get to just enjoy and be. I’ve never really had a season like this in my life and some days I have no idea what to do with myself. I feel like I’ve been constantly on the run going to school (interior design), working a full-time job, or…

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  • JennyDecember 17, 2012 - 4:45 AM

    enjoy the time of “dolce va niente” – love the cinematographReplyCancel

Creating a home

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Once the boxes were packed for our move to Vancouver we excitedly talked about the new opportunities waiting for us and the life we were going to build for ourselves. We knew that as much as we loved our home in Holland, we desperately missed the hustle and bustle of a big city filled with restaurants to enjoy and places to see. After…

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  • CarloNovember 15, 2012 - 2:27 AM

    We wish you all the best for your new life on the other side of the pond! 😀

    Ciao

    Faby&CarloReplyCancel

    • LesleyNovember 15, 2012 - 8:10 AM

      Thank you Carlo & Faby, that means a lot! 🙂ReplyCancel

  • JennyNovember 16, 2012 - 10:19 AM

    Oh your new place looks so lovely ! I love the black and white pictures of your travels. I hope you feel home – can’t wait to see it in REAL one dayReplyCancel

    • LesleyNovember 16, 2012 - 2:03 PM

      Thanks! You inspired me to really enjoy black and white images, and it’s perfect!ReplyCancel

  • AmishNovember 18, 2012 - 3:13 AM

    Um…. wow!

    Place looks amazing! Looks much bigger. Love the hardwood color. Can’t wait to check it out in person.ReplyCancel

    • LesleyNovember 19, 2012 - 4:07 PM

      Can’t wait to have you two here!!ReplyCancel

  • jamieJanuary 18, 2013 - 11:25 AM

    oh lesley it’s so beautiful! catching up on your blog this morning and loving every word.ReplyCancel

Preparing myself for a new life

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The sun was shinning brightly through our creme sheer curtains, pleading with me to join it. I had a to-do list a mile long, a large box to pack, and prepare our last piece of furniture before someone came to purchase it. I didn’t have time to enjoy the sun. But I knew for my…

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When life points you down a new path

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I curled myself under my blankets, one leg tucked under the other so that I could prop up my notebook to write my dreams down. In three short words I wrote “Move to Europe”. I was 16. And I smiled at the words before me and knew that one day, they’d come true. Almost 12…

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Giving up photography

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I’ve been quiet, perhaps even a little bit hidden from everyone while I spent time writing and writing about everything that’s been on my heart. I retreated to my patio in the mornings and wrote to my hearts content. When we flew to Vancouver, I would retreat to the car we were driving to drive…

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  • AnneJune 27, 2012 - 3:00 PM

    Dear Lesley, I am so happy that you are moving in this direction! I hoped you would see that this is the right direction for you. The two times we met your eyes were sparkling when you talked about business. You should go and reach your dreams, live your dreams and be happy along the way. I believe in you. You can have YOUR dream business. If I can help you along the way, I’d be more than happy! xoxoReplyCancel

  • TanjaJune 27, 2012 - 3:20 PM

    Good for you, Lesley!ReplyCancel

  • anouschkaJune 27, 2012 - 3:23 PM

    That is one big step Lesley! I say: do whatever makes YOU happy and makes your heart sing. xooxReplyCancel

  • Jennifer HejnaJune 27, 2012 - 3:28 PM

    so happy for you that you found your passion. I am sure you are on the right way and I can’t wait to read hear more about this exciting time that is coming for you know !ReplyCancel

  • NataliaJune 27, 2012 - 3:58 PM

    This is awesome Lesley. I am glad you are doing this, and I can’t see what happens.ReplyCancel

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