Another week full of celebration and joy, but luckily there was also a bit of relaxation in the spa. Carolien takes you along in her week.

This is a bit of my therapy place: The Chill Out Spa on Apollolaan. Every time I walk out of there, I feel 10 times more relaxed, weightless, and all my worries have disappeared like snow in the sun. Now to try to hold on to that feeling long after the treatment... My ultimate favorite is the Mayan Massage.

Last weekend I was in the studio for an exciting Grazia photoshoot. With whom and for what is still a secret, but I can tell you: it’s going to be beautiful!
The bra was from Agent Provocateur and I considered several scenarios to steal this gem. There’s only one thing to do: save up or hope for my husband’s telepathic ability on Valentine’s Day…

For years, Sense Beauty & Lifestyle has been my go-to place for a relaxing pedicure. The salon moved last week and of course, there was a festive opening. While enjoying a bubble and healthy snacks, we got to admire the beautiful new interior. Fortunately, nothing had changed about the treatment: it was just as delightful as always!

Unwittingly, I was strolling through the Pijp when I discovered this pop-up store at Gerard Douplein: the Dutch brand First of August is here for the next month to sell its beautiful previous collections for a bargain! The designs remind me of my favorite Scandinavian designs and the quality of the fabrics is highly regarded by the brand. Of course, I couldn’t hold back: this coat was really missing in my ‘modest’ coat collection… FoA: you have a new fan!

Jon reached the big 3.0 on Monday and this had to be celebrated. Unwittingly, Jon was having dinner with me at Ron Gastrobar (a real recommendation if you love shared dining!) when halfway through, his best friends stormed in. A long table was already set and we ended the evening with lots of snacks and a whole lot of bubbles…