Hi Everybody!
It's the last day of September and the first day of the Jewish New Year,
so I would like to wish a good one to all of my Jewish friends and readers.
( Free Image from https://www.vecteezy.com/vector-art/97824-shana-tova)
Joan's tree challenge at Tag Tuesday runs for another week, so you have plenty of time to join in! I have a quick digital tag today, using elements from Serif , Mischief Circus and me :
And today is time for Elizabeth's T stands for Tuesday, so here a warm welcome to all of the lovely ladies of the T Gang who visit here.
Coffee and peppermint tea here in Kaiserswerth:
Nathalie trying to look stern:
And some pics from our trip to Eindhoven (Holland) last weekend:
We were hungry and thirsty when we arrived so we went for breakfast. As you can see, the portions were HUGE, and we ate it all up! This is Nathalie's:
This is mine - an Uitsmijter, and it was very delicious:
We did some sight seeing and shopping there, and had a fun day. Here some photos:
We looked into this beautiful cafe when we arrived, but they hadn't yet started service, so we went back later in the afternoon for some more coffee and drinks:
There was a piece of wonderful, home-made, soft chocolate fudge served with the coffee - needless to say, it did not survive long enough for a photo!
St Catherine's Church spires:
We went into a HUGE shop, I think the biggest I have ever been into. And the people working there - and in all the places we visited - were really friendly, not like in some of the shops in snooty Düsseldorf:
I bought myself one of those huge, grey sweaters - very cosy, and will be great to snuggle into when the days get colder:
We also visited this huge place with rather strange architecture, and there was a textile market going on inside - an eldorado for anyone who likes sewing, with materials from all over the world:
And this sign was in another shop we visited, I will show the pics another day!
Have a great day, take care,
and thanks a lot for coming by!
You had a great time :) I love coffee❤
ReplyDeleteThanks, it's always my fave drink!
DeleteGood morning Val! Hope all is well with you. We are still at Mum's and will be driving back this afternoon. You and N had a great time in Holland, those shops are so totally cool, wow! Love the tag, and thanks for the greetings. We had a great family dinner yesterday evening, and I was up half of the night clearing up! Have a great week, hugs, Sarah
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a wonderful time in Holland, that breakfast looks amazing. Thanks for sharing. Your tag is great too.
ReplyDeleteIch musste lachen über Nathalie´s Essen - Himmel, ist das viel!
ReplyDeleteUnd drei Eier wären mir auch ... naja, über den Tag würde ich es schaffen ;.)
Ich glaube es war 2004, dass ich in Düsseldorf war. Kalt und regnerisch, mein Bruder nahm mich mit auf seiner grässlichen Ninja.
Und, ja, der Service war... nicht so doll...
"Lie to yourself anyway" :-) Good one.
Dir noch einen schönen Tag (stürmisch hier...)
Das Frühstück war sehr viel und sehr lecker und reichte für den ganzen Tag. Frühstück hier für mich ist immer 3 Becher Kaffee!
DeleteHello Val! I am glad I found your blog. I love watching other places through other person's eyes. I've been to Holland twice and loved it. That breakfast would be enough for my lunch! I am small and one thing I remember well is that people in the streets there were very tall! I think I would have to shop at children section if I went to those stores you went! Who is the blond girl? Friend? Daughter? It looks you both had lots of fun. I loke to travel and visit new places. That's one the best thins to do. Plus eating well! Loved to look into your photos. Your tags are super but your journals really caught my attention!
ReplyDeleteThanks Belinha! Nathalie is a good friend. The breakfast was really enough for all day, so a good way not to need any more food, and we had plenty of energy. It is always wonderful to visit other places and see new things.
DeleteA fabulous tag Valerie and wonderful photos, the store looks amazing - you both look like you’re having a great time.
ReplyDeletexxx Hazel.
Great trip and nice shopping :)
ReplyDeleteHave a nice day:)
My word, Valerie, how did you get all that food down? Looks like breakfast is enough food for the whole day!
ReplyDeleteIt was enough for the whole day!
DeleteHow exciting to visit Holland. I love the photos and that breakfast looks great. I love the idea of salad. We had that in Japan which seemed so strange, but it is really is a good way to get you going. I hope you have some more photos for usof your trip. I love the tropical tag too. It is really chilly here this morning and a little bit of tropical feel would be nice. Happy early T day Valerie. Hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteHolland is quite near to us, probably nearer than your school to you! And salad for breakfast is wonderful. It's cold, wild, wet and windy here, too!
DeleteFabulous and Holland, wow that is a million light years away from me..Fabulous post, loving those pics of you both and that breakfast. Wow, I struggle to have a bowl of cereals...love the gorgeous tag.xx
ReplyDeleteHi Valerie wow your tag is amazing ,i love it,well done my friend on your beautiful work.
ReplyDeleteMy hubby is Dutch i would love to go to Holland with him ,but he doesnt want to travel o/seas,maybe one day.
I love your pics and love seeing you and Natalie having a wonderful time xx
That would be great if you could visit one day!
DeleteLovely tropical tag and such a fun day. A 'stern' Nathalie is cute haha.
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy seeing your photos, Valerie!
ReplyDeleteYour tag is SUPER!!!!!!!!!! Recently I bought some things from Mischief Circus too but I want to buy some more! Kisses, my friend. Happy T-Day!
Thanks, Mia! Yes, they have some wonderful images and ideas at Mischief Circus.
DeleteHi Valerie, looks like you had a wonderful time on your visit to Holland and a good way to start the day with that breakfast, looks delicious. Lovely photos and the shopping looks good, especially when you had a little spend! Love the tag, like the contrasting colours.
ReplyDeleteAvril xx
Wow a very fun and beautiful post-looks like a very fun time with your friend. Your food plates look so delicious. The textile event would have been perfect for me-I probably could have blown a few hours there.
ReplyDeleteHappy T hugs Kathy
Looks like you had a lovely trip to Holland. I love cozy sweaters- and your new one sounds perfect for the upcoming fall and winter. :) Such wonderful pictures- I just love the color of the sky. Have a fantastic week!
ReplyDelete~Jess
Your tag is quite unique. I love the take on trees. The images look like they would jump off the tag. That was very well done, and the colors were great, too.
ReplyDeleteI am blown away by how easily you can travel from country to country. No wonder the EU was created. I can certainly see the advantages. Many of those stores were wonderful, but the architecture was what drew me in. I was also impressed by the flowers on the light poles. I'm sure you and Nathalie had a wonderful time. Those breakfasts were amazing. Yes, they would last me all day, too. I look forward to more photos from Holland.
Your cappuccinos look wonderful no matter where you are. The cold drinks never cease to amaze me that you get them in glass bottles, unlike in the states where you get fountain drinks. Thanks for sharing your incredible photos from Holland, your tag, and your drinks and meals with us for T this almost Tuesday.
I just saw your comment on my T post and I agree. Beer is certainly NOT my thing, either. Nor is any alcohol. I'm not a prude, I just don't like the taste or how it makes me feel.
ReplyDeleteExactly! I feel bad when I drink beer or other alcoholic drinks, so I just leave them!
DeleteI love your tag Valerie. And what a great, well spent time in Holland! Those meals sure were very generous-wow. And I do love both coffee and peppermint tea:) What gorgeous looking church! And that huge store-oh I could see myself buying at least one of those things:):) Thanks for sharing your wonderful adventure. Happy T day!
ReplyDeleteAwesome tag and beautiful photos. Thank you for taking us along on your journey.
ReplyDeleteYou went to Holland! Great! Would you believe I have never been to Eindhoven. (Well to transfer from the train to a bus, but that doesn't count...). It looks like you and Nathalie had a good time. I have never seen such a big shop either. Probably because I would not go in shops like that. (I hate clothes shopping)
ReplyDeleteThose breakfasts look humongous! That certainly will set you up for a busy day shopping!
Did you go to Eindhoven on a day trip? I suppose it is close enough.
I enjoyed looking at the beautiful photos of Eindhoven. Keep them coming.
Happy T-Day,
Hugs,
Lisca
Eindhoven is less than an hour's drive, we live quite near the border here.
DeleteGorgeous tag! It looks like you had such a fun time on your travels with Natalie 😀. The photos are fabulous and I love the look of your breakfasts, so yummy! Wishing you a lovely week and Happy T Day! Happy October too!H Jo x
ReplyDeleteHugs, Jo x
DeleteIt looks like you had a super trip into Holland and a delicious breakfast to start your day, The shops also looked good to visit. \you must have been very tempted to buy a few thingss, your sweater sounds like it will be cosy to wear in the winter.
ReplyDeleteHappy T day wishes.
Yvonne xx
Happy New Year! And oh, that sweater is wonderful! I love Holland and wish I was close enough to get there for a weekend or a few days. What wonderful photography you shared. And those breakfasts -- oh my! You could have shared between the two and still had leftovers. They both look delicious!
ReplyDeleteThat Cafe certainly gave good value for money!
DeleteA very happy new year to you Valerie. Your tag is fab - digital still scares me! It looks like you had a wonderful day out in Holland, and the food certainly looks delicious. Natalie's stern face needs a lot of work lol, she always looks so pretty and happy. Have a lovely week, Sue xx
ReplyDeleteLovely tag, Valerie. It has such depth I find it hard to believe it's not 3D. You're a digital magician.
ReplyDeleteNathalie is too cute to look stern. Wow, those are man-size breakfasts and they look delicious. What gorgeous weather. The sky is as blue as can be. You look terrific too, Valerie.
Happy T-day! Eileen xx
Great tag and wonderful photos of your trip Valerie!
ReplyDeleteWe just returned from Germany, and missing it already. Friedrichshafen is beautiful.
Alison xx
What a nice place you live, to be near the border of another interesting country. Lovely coffees and shops. And that tag is pretty, too. Happy T Day.
ReplyDeleteBreakfast looks delicious :)
ReplyDeleteLovely post full of fabulous photographs, you had such a great visit.
All the best Jan
What a variety of activities! Looks like y'all are having all the fun, and now you'll have that cozy sweater to snuggle up in while you're savoring your fond memories of warmer days :) Happy T Tuesday!
ReplyDeleteI like your tag. Great photos from your shopping trip. It looks like fun places to visit and browse around in. Your cappuccino looked delicious. I love fudge. :-) Happy T-Day!
ReplyDeleteLovely tag. The pictures of your shopping trip look like places I would love to visit. The wares are very colorful. That cafe looks like a great place to sit and enjoy your cappuccino.
ReplyDeleteHappy Tea Day,
Kate
this tag is extra gorgeous! love seeing your little trip to holland! xo
ReplyDeleteI love your art piece! It's simple and fun! Wow, I want to go to that breakfast place! My mouth is still watering! LOL! Amazing large store you went to with your friend! I love it and I love the material place too! Big Hugs!
ReplyDeleteLovely potted palm tree tag (I should be along to play soon - I think I will just be in time!) and great photos from your Eindhoven trip. Those breakfasts certainly look amazing.
ReplyDeleteAlison x
I love this tag Valerie!!! So true, the seasons quickly change into one another - how time does fly!!
ReplyDeleteYour trip to Holland sounds amazing!!
Loving the Palm trees...xx
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