Still on my feet!

 some nick nacks and books my sister and I scooped up around Toronto,

including a wonderful small chinese ancestor painting

 returning from camp, cousins Lukas, Mauk (my son) & Jake

 the beacher cafe close to my sister's house, great for breakfast!

Rug Company display at Avenue Road (Toronto)

The stunning flagship showroom of Avenue Road

Lunch at The Hazelton (designed by Yabu Pushelberg) 

with Jane Henderson of Avenue Road

Chilling with my kids

HAPPY sitting on the lap of my sweet BF 

who came for a short visit

on our way to a business meeting at the historic 

Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables

a glimpse of my agent's house in Miami where I stayed as a guest

my pillows at Hollace Cluny (Toronto)

with wonderful supportive Susan Fowlie, owner of Hollace Cluny

Toronto, Miami, Toronto, Amsterdam! I have landed again still on my feet, but with a buzzing head. I feel like I have been clubbing. My body and soul need some recovering.
I have enjoyed my time in North America and it was a good balance between family fun and work. Today I am sharing some moments from my trip!

The Toronto Files - Part II

Josh Chalom, artistic director and lovely Kim of Cube Works Studio

Since a few months my son Mauk is completely into the 80s iconic puzzle Rubik's Cube. When we were going for dinner in Toronto's trendy Distillery District last weekend we came across "Cube Works Studio" a gallery filled with amazing artwork made out of Rubik's Cubes. My absolute favorite piece: Mick Jagger with the Union Jack. The creative brain behind the concept is charismatic Josh Chalom. If you have the chance don't miss this mind boggling art!

The Toronto Files - Part I

Can't believe how time flies here in Toronto. I am enjoying taking it easy, spending time with my sister and watching our kids having fun together. My sister lives in an area called The Beach, which is right on Lake Ontario. It is a lovely area and the kids spend a lot of time playing outside. Of course we do the tourist routine as well. Last Sunday we visited Niagara Falls and I have to admit it was spectacular to get so close to such "violent" energy. More from Toronto tomorrow and that is a promise!

Happy birthday my darling sisters!

 Cocktails & Canals - illustration Mariska Meijers

The Meijers sisters part I - Mariska, Tineke, Marieke

The Meijers sisters part II - Mariska, Tineke, Marieke

My sisters Tineke and Marieke are having their birthday today! Unfortunately we can not celebrate together but Skype is ideal for these situations. We have always been very close despite the fact that we are all globetrotters. For a few years we were each living on a different continent. Tineke currently lives in Toronto and Marieke and I live a 25 minute drive from each other. As you can imagine I am so looking forward to get on the plane to Toronto next week with my kids. Spending some girly and family time with my sister. Expect a full report on my blog!

Toronto

Well I have been off line for a few days. I flew to Toronto last Friday and have been helping my sister who just moved to her new house in the Beaches.  In the picture a quick water color impression of her romantic blue house.