Another peek at my space - Dutch television (SBS6)

It can be quite nerve wrecking when you are featured on tv without having seen the end result of the shoot. But the team of SBS6 Huizenjacht did a fantastic job on my feature. What can I say, yes this is the space I live in with my kids and it is totally representative for who I am. Eclectic, bohemian, warm, colorful, slightly chaotic (as you can guess when there are no camera's around it is more than slightly chaotic).
In terms of size it is less than one third of the house I used to live in but one of the things I say in the interview is that size is not important to be happy in your home. What really matters is what you do with the space you live in! If you can bare to listen to Dutch for 5 minutes you can see the feature by clicking here. Be patient as you have to wait for the commercial to finish first. After that you can drag the arrow/forward button to 4.50 mn where my house tour starts. Enjoy!

A little confession about Dutch television

Still in Toronto. A full but wonderful program every day. A great balance between business and pleasure. Enjoying time with my sister and kids. Moments to reflect. One of today's moments resulting in this posting. A confession to you, something I didn't feel comfortable sharing. My first appearance on Dutch television (already) in November last year. I felt naked, like in this dream that you are standing in front of an audience only wearing a towel that is basically not covering your whole body. No make-up, no styling, just me, answering questions about what has driven me to trade my old comfortable (corporate) life for an insecure future. But let's face it, the bottom line is that there are no securities in life even if you think you have a full fledged guarantee. My radical change has brought me happiness. It has made me more gutsy and eager, more appreciative of many things whether they are big or small!

Note: I apologize to my followers that this broadcast is in Dutch only without subtitles

Creative pact

Here is a snippet from last Saturday's edition of Dutch newspaper "De Telegraaf" ("VROUW" supplement) featuring the culinary greeting card box I designed for 3 Michelin star chef Jonnie Boer of the Librije. I love the challenge of commisioned work, a creative pact between the client and the artist.