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{ Thought of The Day } - The Art of Happiness

I think that it's within all of us to search for things that make us happy. Often we get so caught up looking for outside sources of happiness that we tend to forget that true happiness isn't...

Jan 10, 2013 Like

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{ Inspired Elements, by Machteld } - It's Official!

Hello ladies! Yes, it is official, I am now Machteld Oosterbaan de Benard! What a way to end a challenging year and start a new one! As my husband quoted "A great Argentinean artist once said that...

Jan 9, 2013 Like

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{ Beauté } - Recent Purchases

I'm a total sucker for beauty products (which girl isn't?), thus my lack of enthusiasm for purchasing beauty products (or makeup) while in Paris really took me by surprise. I swear, if you had seen...

Jan 8, 2013 Like

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{ Thought of The Day } - New Year, New Resolutions...

After a long and much needed break, I'm more ready than ever to start my routine again. I miss the gym, I miss Yoga, I miss my friends, I miss movie nights. The funny thing about traveling is that...

Jan 7, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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{ Happy New Year! }

Here we are again, saying good-bye to yet another year. I have to say, 2012 was a good year for me. It was a year of big revelations. I learned so much, achieved so much, that saying I'm thankful...

Dec 29, 2012 Like

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{ Food } - Thai Cooking Class

Hi everyone, I hope you had a very blessed Christmas. Who's ready for New Years? As you know, my husband loves to cook, so it was crucial for us to schedule a couple cooking classes throughout our...

Dec 27, 2012 Like

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{ Holidays } - Christmas is Here!

Hi everyone, I know it's been a while since I've posted. Our internet connection in Con Dao, Vietnam was so unexpectedly slow that I wasn't able to even open the blog. Truth is, it was quite nice...

Dec 24, 2012 Like

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{ Inspired Elements, by Machteld } - Untraditional Christmas Décor

Hello ladies! Time flies when you are having fun, right? Or working really hard AND having fun! With only a bit more than a week to go, it is time to seriously start (thinking about) decorating for...

Dec 19, 2012 Like

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{ Kitchen Bits } - Finally, It's Alive!

If you’ve been wondering what’s been keeping my posts so sporadic lately, I’m glad to tell you that the wait is finally over. Let me introduce you to our baby: FRESKO FINE FOOD MARKET. Our goal is...

Dec 14, 2012 Like 1 person likes this

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{ Inspired Elements, by Machteld } - Jenna Lyons' NYC Home

Hello ladies! Recently, I received an email with a home that I loved at first sight: Jenna Lyons' brownstone in New York. Jenna is J. Crew's bright and charming creative director and president, and...

Dec 12, 2012 Like 1 person likes this

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{ Travel } - Thailand, Part III - Phuket

Here in Phuket we've done a lot of relaxing...and eating. I don't think I've ever eaten so much noodles, Phad Thai and sticky rice (with mango) in my life. The food here is so incredibly delicious...

Dec 11, 2012 Like 1 person likes this

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{ Travel } - Thailand, Part II - Phuket

Although visiting Paris and Bangkok was absolutely magical and fantastic, I have to say that I haven't felt "on vacation" until we arrived in Phuket 3 days ago. Being near the ocean relaxes me and...

Dec 9, 2012 Like 2 people like this

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{ Travel } - Thailand, Part I

So far, Thailand has been amazing! The Thai hospitality really has to be one of the best in the world. Everyone is so nice, warm and welcoming, you never want to leave. Our second day in Bangkok...

Dec 7, 2012 Like

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{ Inspired Elements, by Machteld } - Jason Carroll's Apartment

Hello ladies! Time is not going by quickly - it is flying! I cannot believe we are on our way to the ending of 2012 already. And I still have soooo much to do, it's stressing me out! As a result, I...

Dec 5, 2012 Like

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{ Travel } - Hello Thailand!

After saying good-bye to Paris and staying a night in Dubai, we have finally arrived in Bangkok, Thailand. By the way, we were highly impressed by Dubai! The airport was extremely organized (the...

Dec 4, 2012 Like 1 person likes this

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{ It's The Simple Things... } - Paris Edition

As you can imagine, choosing the "Simple Things" for this week was no simple task! Our week in Paris has been so amazing that if I could, I'd say that every little thing and every single moment...

Nov 30, 2012 Like

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{ Events } - Big Apple Flea Market

Hi ladies, do you remember the Flea Market event Big Apple had last year, the one I talked about here? Well, it was so successful that they've decided to have another one this year as well! Sadly,...

Nov 28, 2012 Like

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{ Inspired Elements, by Machteld } - Inspirational Kitchens

Hello ladies! Every so often I like to consult a dear friend of mine, Noelle, who is very spiritual. I guess we have a good connection, apart from her having this incredible gift, as it is quite...

Nov 28, 2012 Like

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{ Travel } - Paris, Part I

After an exhaustive and eternal 11-hour flight from Mexico City, we arrived in Paris yesterday ready and excited to spend an entire week in our favorite city in the world. Paris is beautiful this...

Nov 27, 2012 Like

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{ Travel } - We're Leaving On A Jetplane...

Phew. The time has FINALLY come! After many months of exhaustive planning (and saving!), we are leaving on our Paris-Bangkok-Phuket-Con Dao one month-long vacation...today (Saturday)! Next time I...

Nov 24, 2012 Like

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{ Kitchen Bits } - Thankful

Today I’d like to divert from my usual foodie talk and climb the proverbial soapbox to talk about something that has been increasingly on my mind and heart lately—gratitude. Although I don’t...

Nov 23, 2012 Like

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{ Happy Thanksgiving! }

Today, I am thankful. Thankful for having a husband who loves me and devotes his life and heart to me. For having a family who is always by my side, believing in me and accompanying me through...

Nov 22, 2012 Like

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{ Inspired Elements, by Machteld } - Merci-Merci, Paris

Hello ladies! Since I was born and raised in The Netherlands, and that is where my family still lives, we try to go and visit every year (it is a looooong trip, though, with two young kids!). One...

Nov 21, 2012 Like 1 person likes this

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{ Obsession Du Jour } - Valentino Red-on-Red Rockstuds

First of all, I'm sorry if the blog has been a little slow on content lately. To start, it's our 2-year wedding anniversary today, then we've been transferring the blog to it's new server (new...

Nov 20, 2012 Like

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{ Events } - Saul E. Mendez Fashion Show, Winter 2012

As you most likely heard, the Saul E. Mendez fashion show for their Winter 2012 Collection took place on Saturday, November 10th. As always, the event was organized to impress: hip, trendy,...

Nov 19, 2012 Like

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{ Holiday Ideas } - Christmas Finds At Big Apple

I still cannot believe that Christmas is fast approaching! Honestly, 2012 couldn't have come and gone any faster! Perhaps it has to do with my schedule being so all-over-the-place this year, but it...

Nov 15, 2012 Like

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[ News } - The Alessa Designs Sale

If you have been following Alessa Designs' Facebook Page (BTW, I hope you like what we've done to it! It's taken a lot of work!), you may have heard that this week, and this week ONLY, Alessa...

Nov 14, 2012 Like

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{ Inspired Elements, by Machteld } - Guatephoto 2012

Last week, my husband (whom is not officially my husband yet - we are getting married on the 31st of December) and I had a great night out! I wanted to share with you where we went, as I think...

Nov 14, 2012 Like

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{ Obsession Du Jour } - YSL Cabas Chyc

It has been a while since I last fell in love with a handbag (the Celine "Boston" bag was the last one). They all just seem so ordinary these days that the excitement of "must-having" it quickly...

Nov 13, 2012 Like

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{ Thought of The Day } - The Art of Happiness

{ Inspired Elements, by Machteld } - It's Official!

{ Beauté } - Recent Purchases

{ Thought of The Day } - New Year, New Resolutions...

{ Happy New Year! }

{ Food } - Thai Cooking Class

{ Holidays } - Christmas is Here!

{ Inspired Elements, by Machteld } - Untraditional Christmas Décor

{ Kitchen Bits } - Finally, It's Alive!

{ Inspired Elements, by Machteld } - Jenna Lyons' NYC Home

{ Travel } - Thailand, Part III - Phuket

{ Travel } - Thailand, Part II - Phuket

{ Travel } - Thailand, Part I

{ Inspired Elements, by Machteld } - Jason Carroll's Apartment

{ Travel } - Hello Thailand!

{ It's The Simple Things... } - Paris Edition

{ Events } - Big Apple Flea Market

{ Inspired Elements, by Machteld } - Inspirational Kitchens

{ Travel } - Paris, Part I

{ Travel } - We're Leaving On A Jetplane...

{ Kitchen Bits } - Thankful

{ Happy Thanksgiving! }

{ Inspired Elements, by Machteld } - Merci-Merci, Paris

{ Obsession Du Jour } - Valentino Red-on-Red Rockstuds

{ Events } - Saul E. Mendez Fashion Show, Winter 2012

{ Holiday Ideas } - Christmas Finds At Big Apple

[ News } - The Alessa Designs Sale

{ Inspired Elements, by Machteld } - Guatephoto 2012

{ Obsession Du Jour } - YSL Cabas Chyc

{ Look of The Day } - Shades of Grey

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