@dutchhousewifelife.bsky.social
A hail-y start to the year!
January 2, 2026 at 5:42 AM
A hail-y start to the year!
December 29, 2025 at 7:30 PM
December 23, 2025 at 8:47 AM
The modern-day alphabet for kids nowadays. 🤣
December 17, 2025 at 6:31 AM
The modern-day alphabet for kids nowadays. 🤣
Sinterklaas arriving in early November.
The mayor of Schiedam in black in the back.
I wonder who came first: Sinterklaas or Santa Claus 🤔
#dutch #sinterklaas
The mayor of Schiedam in black in the back.
I wonder who came first: Sinterklaas or Santa Claus 🤔
#dutch #sinterklaas
December 17, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Sinterklaas arriving in early November.
The mayor of Schiedam in black in the back.
I wonder who came first: Sinterklaas or Santa Claus 🤔
#dutch #sinterklaas
The mayor of Schiedam in black in the back.
I wonder who came first: Sinterklaas or Santa Claus 🤔
#dutch #sinterklaas
December 17, 2025 at 6:18 AM
Sinterklaas' last day in town.
Saying hi to the denizens before leaving, accompanied by Zwarte Piet.
#sinterklaas #dutch #zwartepiet
Saying hi to the denizens before leaving, accompanied by Zwarte Piet.
#sinterklaas #dutch #zwartepiet
December 17, 2025 at 6:12 AM
Sinterklaas' last day in town.
Saying hi to the denizens before leaving, accompanied by Zwarte Piet.
#sinterklaas #dutch #zwartepiet
Saying hi to the denizens before leaving, accompanied by Zwarte Piet.
#sinterklaas #dutch #zwartepiet
Hubby put my shoe next to a chimney.
According to Dutch tradition, when Sinterklaas leaves town, he will leave behind a small gift for every shoe next to a chimney.
I got chocolate kruidnoten!
#dutch #sinterklaas
According to Dutch tradition, when Sinterklaas leaves town, he will leave behind a small gift for every shoe next to a chimney.
I got chocolate kruidnoten!
#dutch #sinterklaas
December 17, 2025 at 6:08 AM
Hubby put my shoe next to a chimney.
According to Dutch tradition, when Sinterklaas leaves town, he will leave behind a small gift for every shoe next to a chimney.
I got chocolate kruidnoten!
#dutch #sinterklaas
According to Dutch tradition, when Sinterklaas leaves town, he will leave behind a small gift for every shoe next to a chimney.
I got chocolate kruidnoten!
#dutch #sinterklaas
A wooden cupboard on the side of a building in a residential area acts as a free library.
The books are in good condition and so is the cupboard.
A sign of a stable and society with security because it can afford to be generous.
The books are in good condition and so is the cupboard.
A sign of a stable and society with security because it can afford to be generous.
December 17, 2025 at 6:02 AM
A wooden cupboard on the side of a building in a residential area acts as a free library.
The books are in good condition and so is the cupboard.
A sign of a stable and society with security because it can afford to be generous.
The books are in good condition and so is the cupboard.
A sign of a stable and society with security because it can afford to be generous.
Inspired by @suzerain.bsky.social's post about meeting David Bowie, here's my encounter with Lauren Bacall.
Back in '98 or '99, there was an event by the Chicago IFF honouring Lauren Bacall.
I was a volunteer and met her in the ladies.
...
Back in '98 or '99, there was an event by the Chicago IFF honouring Lauren Bacall.
I was a volunteer and met her in the ladies.
...
December 2, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Inspired by @suzerain.bsky.social's post about meeting David Bowie, here's my encounter with Lauren Bacall.
Back in '98 or '99, there was an event by the Chicago IFF honouring Lauren Bacall.
I was a volunteer and met her in the ladies.
...
Back in '98 or '99, there was an event by the Chicago IFF honouring Lauren Bacall.
I was a volunteer and met her in the ladies.
...
An old Catholic church
December 2, 2025 at 8:39 AM
An old Catholic church
Watching a free movie in a church!
Part of the Suikerzoet film festival in Schiedam.
From Nov 26 to 30th, free film screenings around town in various historical locations.
#dutch #Schiedam #suikerzoetfilmfestival
Part of the Suikerzoet film festival in Schiedam.
From Nov 26 to 30th, free film screenings around town in various historical locations.
#dutch #Schiedam #suikerzoetfilmfestival
November 30, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Watching a free movie in a church!
Part of the Suikerzoet film festival in Schiedam.
From Nov 26 to 30th, free film screenings around town in various historical locations.
#dutch #Schiedam #suikerzoetfilmfestival
Part of the Suikerzoet film festival in Schiedam.
From Nov 26 to 30th, free film screenings around town in various historical locations.
#dutch #Schiedam #suikerzoetfilmfestival
Market day at Rotterdam, next to the food hall.
Picture taken right before it started raining
#dutch #Rotterdam
Picture taken right before it started raining
#dutch #Rotterdam
November 26, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Market day at Rotterdam, next to the food hall.
Picture taken right before it started raining
#dutch #Rotterdam
Picture taken right before it started raining
#dutch #Rotterdam
November 23, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Bought a healthy chicken sandwich from a sandwich shop for 5.75euro.
Lady making it had a baby in her arms, sitting by the entrance. When I stepped up to the counter, she put her baby down in a cot at the back.
Lady making it had a baby in her arms, sitting by the entrance. When I stepped up to the counter, she put her baby down in a cot at the back.
November 10, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Bought a healthy chicken sandwich from a sandwich shop for 5.75euro.
Lady making it had a baby in her arms, sitting by the entrance. When I stepped up to the counter, she put her baby down in a cot at the back.
Lady making it had a baby in her arms, sitting by the entrance. When I stepped up to the counter, she put her baby down in a cot at the back.
Op shop, aka 2ndhand shop, visit. One can find all sorts of stuff here.
Most items on sale are in relative good condition and very reasonable pricing.
Most items on sale are in relative good condition and very reasonable pricing.
November 8, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Op shop, aka 2ndhand shop, visit. One can find all sorts of stuff here.
Most items on sale are in relative good condition and very reasonable pricing.
Most items on sale are in relative good condition and very reasonable pricing.
Reposted
Jord van Calker (Dutch, 1919-1987) Farmyard (oil).
November 3, 2025 at 6:13 AM
Jord van Calker (Dutch, 1919-1987) Farmyard (oil).
First attempt making gluten-free choc chip cookies with almond flour.
Not quite crispy even after it's been in the fridge.
Need to find a different recipe to try again.
On the flip side, cookie dough is yummy!
#glutenfree
#chocchipcookies
Not quite crispy even after it's been in the fridge.
Need to find a different recipe to try again.
On the flip side, cookie dough is yummy!
#glutenfree
#chocchipcookies
November 2, 2025 at 3:44 PM
First attempt making gluten-free choc chip cookies with almond flour.
Not quite crispy even after it's been in the fridge.
Need to find a different recipe to try again.
On the flip side, cookie dough is yummy!
#glutenfree
#chocchipcookies
Not quite crispy even after it's been in the fridge.
Need to find a different recipe to try again.
On the flip side, cookie dough is yummy!
#glutenfree
#chocchipcookies
A wonderful find at a secondhand shop.
Perfect for my art and craft supplies!
#secondhandshop
#furniture
Perfect for my art and craft supplies!
#secondhandshop
#furniture
November 2, 2025 at 8:41 AM
A wonderful find at a secondhand shop.
Perfect for my art and craft supplies!
#secondhandshop
#furniture
Perfect for my art and craft supplies!
#secondhandshop
#furniture
Onions and potatoes at farmer's stall on market day.
Potatoes - 5kg for 6.99euros
Onions - 5kg for 5.99euros
The potatoes I got were for 4.99😃
#dutch
#groceries
Potatoes - 5kg for 6.99euros
Onions - 5kg for 5.99euros
The potatoes I got were for 4.99😃
#dutch
#groceries
October 31, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Onions and potatoes at farmer's stall on market day.
Potatoes - 5kg for 6.99euros
Onions - 5kg for 5.99euros
The potatoes I got were for 4.99😃
#dutch
#groceries
Potatoes - 5kg for 6.99euros
Onions - 5kg for 5.99euros
The potatoes I got were for 4.99😃
#dutch
#groceries