My inspiration

Moodboard of paintings and visuals that inspire me.

sign with a text hanging on a tree

post // Voedselbos Brievengat | Visiting an inspirational project in Curaçao

I support this project wholeheartedly. It not only provides food and fun for the neighbourhood of Brievengat, but it also offers an opportunity to connect.

Saltpan before sunrise

post // It is going to be a good day

After arriving in Curaçao, the fun part of being out of sync with my daylight and nighttime schedule is to wake up at 5 in the morning. An hour before the sun rises.

Artwork of clourful plastic

post // How Elodie Heloise expresses her dismay at plastic pollution

Besides sharing her amazing stories, writer Elodie Heloise creates colourful assemblage artworks of collected plastic waste washed up on the beaches of Curaçao.

Dutch postcards Studio Noors

post // The artwork of Studio Noors shares a story of family ties and homeliness

Studio Noors is founded by Dutch designer and illustrator Noortje Nieuwkoop. Besides pretty postcards Studio Noors designs extraordinary crockery and T-shirts.

colourful postcards by G. de Waal

post // Postcards created by local artists in Curaçao

I love browsing in souvenir shops, looking for postcards and small artworks created by local artists. I found these postcards in the souvenir shop of Bloemhof.

Sunrise Salt pans

post // Sunrise in Curaçao, observing the skies in their full glory

One of the positive things about being jet lagged is that it offers a perfect opportunity to watch sunrise. A reward of awaking up early at Curaçao.

Postcards Zeeland

post // Postcards from Zeeland

Whenever I am travelling and visiting a new location or area, I love to look for postcards created by local artists. I enjoy buying these unique postcards.

moodboard Glamour of Paris

post // Paris and living in an imaginary glamorous world

When I was a little girl, I had this stunning image of Paris. Like a glamorous perfume advertisement. A lively city where every one was perfect, pretty and happy.

Mai Dantsig painting Sunny Day

post // Painting Sunny Day by Mai Dantsig

I was starstrucked when I saw this painting. It had everything a good painting needs: bright colours, movement and a hardworking woman.

view office window curacao

post // The view from my office window

Lately, the view has become even more extra ordinary. In the garden of the neighbours across the street, a Wayaca tree has started to bloom exquisitely.