Amsterdam Adventures

We've been in Paris for about three days now and I've been super busy with classes and exploring! Unfortunately I've been falling behind with posting because wi-fi is extremely limited. I've also been occupied with starting a spin-off blog here for class. I was assigned the topic of jewelry and each day we have a new blog topic so it will be updated each day. On another note, below are some photographs of my last two weeks in Holland!

                                                                                                by Kim Tas

Bonjour Paris!

I'm sorry I've been a bit M.I.A. but it's been a super busy week and weekend. After arriving in Holland two weeks ago I've been visiting my grandparents, walking around Amsterdam, and getting settled into our new house. Last week, two friends came to visit for a few days and we walked (and biked) all over Amsterdam. I arrived in Paris for a two-week fashion course this afternoon and have no idea where I am or where to go but I'm sure I'll get a hang of it soon enough .... 

Lovely Links

{ image via my Pinterest }

Have been feeling under the weather the past few days, so just a few lovely links for now:

* Adorable pictures for Burberry Childrenswear *

* Anthology in Amsterdam by SF Girl By Bay *

* 15 non-edible uses for coconut oil *

* Awesome water bottle for the gym with storage here and here *

* This room looks so beautiful and cozy *

* 20 healthy dinner recipes for under $3 *

* Beautiful illustrations at Inslee By Design *

Bon Voyage!

I'm travelling to Amsterdam today to visit my family for Christmas. I'll be posting throughout my trip of course!

{ image via my Pinterest }

Levi's Made & Crafted

New for Autumn 2011, Levi's Made & Crafted is a modern twist on traditional Levi's. Rustic heritage meets quality and experimentalism. Simple, but significant, hidden details such as cotton buttons, cinching, and particular sewing make this new label stand out. ** Plus it is based in my hometown of Amsterdam, which is always a plus in my book! * Available in the U.S. at Barneys New York stores and Net-a-Porter.com. I particularly like their bags!

{ images via The City Sage and Cool Hunting }

Restaurant Review: Restaurant De Kas, Amsterdam

A few weeks ago we went to an amazing restaurant in Amsterdam called, "De Kas" (translated loosely to the greenhouse or the nursery). Not only is the interior design beautiful, but so is the food. Every dish looks like a small masterpiece, including edible flowers. The restaurant is located on a piece of farmland on a waterway and grows all its own vegetables and herbs in their visible gardens and greenhouses. The interior is rustic modern and includes a main restaurant, event room, business table, and patio. There is no menu, but you can tell the server what you like and don't like. My brother said he liked meat and I said I'd prefer fish and no meat, so he got extra meat and I got special vegetarian dishes. I wish they could open something like this is in NYC!

{ exterior during the day }

{ exterior at night }

{ main restaurant }

{ event room }

{ biggest Basil leaves I've ever seen }

{ our delicious and beautiful fish }