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  • Bladiebla #3: My Christmas branch, movie nights and LOTS of food

    As soon as the temperatures start to drop (which obviously they do here in Valencia as well, although a bit later), I feel like locking myself up in my room under a…

  • Post from The Netherlands!

    Living in Spain has many advantages, but sometimes I miss things from The Netherlands, especially specific shops or cosmetic brands that are not available in Spain. Every time I’m in The Netherlands,…

  • The Artist’s Way: week 2

      Chapter two of The Artist’s Way is all about restoring a sense of identity, or in the words of the author Julia Cameron: becoming mentally healthy. It sounds heavier than it…

  • The view from studio in the center of Valencia

    Things that no longer matter

    More and more I find myself capable of looking at life in a different way, observing rather than reacting. And the more I do that, the few things I truly find important…

  • A blog about The Artist's Way - week 1

    The Artist’s Way – Week 1

    In week 1 of The Artist’s Way, I dive into restoring a sense of safety. I acquaint myself with the little voice inside my head and write about topics such as negative beliefs, imaginary lives, and so-called monsters from the past…

  • Bladiebla #2: detoxing, disappointment and Christmas vibes

    I was so close to buying 2,5 acres of land close to Valencia. Why it didn’t happen in the end? You’ll read all about it (and what’s been up my mind lately) in the second Bladiebla post…

  • The Artist's Way - Julia Cameron

    Getting Started with Julia Cameron’s “The Artist’s Way”

    Julia Cameron’s “The Artist’s Way” provides a straightforward method for igniting creativity in anyone. I discovered this groundbreaking book at just the right moment! Join me on a 12-week transformative journey to unlock your creative potential, so you can create more freely, confidently, and without fears…

  • Blog over minimalisme

    Why I could never be a minimalist

    Many times I’ve tried to keep the styling in my home as minimalistic as possible. Oh, how proud I felt every time I put all that ‘mess’ behind doors. Good for me, I thought. Many years later, I couldn’t disagree more…

  • Bladiebla blogpost #1 - Leonie van der Laan - persoonlijk blog.

    Bladiebla #1: Necklaces, thrifting and eating less meat

    Because I truly wouldn’t have the energy to maintain weekly updates on a regular basis, I figured I would do it differently! From now on you can expect the occasional blog in the category #bladiebla, in which you get a glimpse into my life and my everyday thoughts…

  • Future dreams

    Future Leonie

    The older I get, the more I realize I don’t want to live a standard life. I want something different, something unique, something that suits ME instead of everyone else. Here’s why…

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