Holland-Outdoor Spaces Part 3

This cafe in Amsterdam was where we stopped for a coffee after the Anne Frank House. As I looked at the front of it from across the street, I realized that I had saved a picture of this exact spot! Who would have thought?

This is across the street from the cafe.

A small area made beautiful with lovely flowers in layered wooden boxes.

A cafe/bar in Alkmaar  named after one of my sons. : )

A lovely, lush frame of ivy.

A very fun outdoor space in Volendam

A really neat and welcoming alcove in DenBurg.

This was one of our favourite cafes in DenBurg. We would get our Fish & Chips here.

This is across from the cafe, it is the center of town, the square.

Pretty flowers on an old wooden bench.

So bright and tidy.

Holland - Architecture (Part2)

The houses and streets of the towns of Holland are just beautiful! Everything is so well kept, neat and tidy. Since Holland is an old country there are alot of old buildings still around. I just love the arches and the windows and the gardens and the cobble stoned streets.

A lovely courtyard.

Lots of details to take in.

The town square of Den Burg Texel.

Note the cobble stone street and the tiled roof.

Nice big windows and interesting arches above them.

Gorgeous homes on the canal in the town of Dokkum.

This is the back of a home on the canal, wonder what's behind that tiny window?

Nice green and lush vines surrounding the door frames.

A view of the town of Dokkum.

Parking along the narrow street in Dokkum. Ours was the bright blue car, very identifiable!

Amsterdam, note the bikes parked all over.

A houseboat among the buildings in Amsterdam.

Another street in Amsterdam.

Such a beautiful country.

Holland (Part 1)

I've totally been enjoying my holiday in Holland.
We had really nice weather the first week. The second week hasn't been as nice.
We (my parents and husband) spent our first week on the island Texel.

This is where my dad was born and lived till the family immigrated to Canada in 1954.
The island is really beautiful. You have to take a ferry across from DenHelder which takes about 20min.

On the way over to Texel we had our first dutch cup of coffee and a fresh dutch pastry that is filled with almond paste. So good.
There are alot of sheep here. Alot of them graze along fenced in areas along the dike. They make great use of all the land. There is alot of agriculture from flowers to vegetables.

Bikes are a staple here. The land is so flat  which makes biking much easier here than in Ontario. The wind can be a challenge though.

The village where we stayed was called DenBurg. It was a really unique village. The streets are centered around the centrum. It is quite confusing to drive there. Walking and biking are a much easier choice. There is so much to see and so many quaint shoppes to visit that walking is just fine.

Going Away

         I'll be away for a couple of weeks.

Going to Holland with my parents and hubbie.

I'm very excited to go. I've gone once before 7 yrs ago and loved it!

I'm hoping to.....

See windmills

See lots of tulips and flowers

Explore lovely towns

My next adventure with Country Lane Treasures is the Cookstown WingDing on Sat. June 4th.

Till then

First Weekend Over

I am very pleased with the results of the first weekend of the Barn Sale.

I sold a wide variety of items from vintage to new, jewellery to cards.

A display including a handsome black cupboard and some milkglass.

Shutters put to use to display pretty wall hooks.

This tree has special mention since my hubby and family put alot of effort to get "my tree" in place.

 

 

 

 

 

I love it!

A nice collection of gifts.

Our collection of suitcases.

Two old wooden filing systems.

Pretty vintage jug.

Wall art.

A mini chandelier.

Some outdoor candle lanterns

Great scarves for gifts.

Some interesting trunks.

A display of vintage glassware in a nice wooden buffet.

It's Here. The Day has Come!!

The Sale is On!!
Wow, we've made it. Pretty much.
Mostly everything is completed.
Hope to see lots of you!!!
I'm posting a few pictures of what there is to offer.
Enjoy.