Dessert with spice & herb

Made an old-school (typical Dutch) dessert, but I spiced it up a bit.

Rhubarb compote with strawberries, spanish red pepper & basil!

Ingredient list

* Rhubarb * cinnamon stick * brown sugar * vanilla sugar * 2 spoons of water * spanish red pepper * fresh basil * strawberries

How to prepare

*Clean and cut the rhubarb, boil with all the ingredients for the compote except the basil and strawberries. 

(leave cinnamon stick & spanish red pepper uncut, so they are easy to remove)

* Cut the strawberries in half and ad the warm rhubarb compote and fresh basil.

(After taking this picture I cut the fresh basil and added it to the compote & strawberries)

I think this dessert would taste even better with a scoop of vanilla ice-cream or a large piece of chocolate cake.

Bisou Anna

Mint bowl is by IKEA

Photographed and cooked by Judith Anna Pronk

Drawing

Found this frame with drawing at a recycle store.

No idea who made it but i love it.

Bisou Anna 

Red crush

Having fun in the studio at the end of a shooting day with my girl Maartje.

Shooting an outfit post with daylight and with flash :-)

Anyways I was wearing fire red pants by VANILIA, nude top by COS, crème woolen jacket by H&M trend, silk blush scarf by COS, heels by ZARA, 

necklace by BLY Sieraden and orange nailpolish 'holiday' by CHANEL

Thank you Maartje for the fun day and lovely shots :-)

Bisou Anna

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Every summer day!

New Miss Etam tv commercial.
Buy online @ www.missetam.nl
Make-up by Sisley & Hair by CHI Farouk
Hair & Make-up by me :-)

Bisou Anna

Anna Vie

Last week I showed you the artwork and name of a new project I am working on.

ANNA VIE

So what is this all about?

Well I am starting my own line. 

All silk blouses inspired by two vintage pieces in my closet which were my moms.

Think scandinavian basics with a Parisian feel! 

If you want to follow my journey towards launching day September the 6th 2013 like the ANNA VIE facebook page here  

I'll place inspiration pictures everyday on that page.

This is one of the most exciting things I have ever done, so I want to share it with you.

Please follow with ANNA VIE with facebook

Bisou Anna

Need to wear more red lipstick!

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Jago scarf

Silk carré scarf by JAGO Design 

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Spring beauty essentials!

My favorite spring essentials

* self tanning (on that first "sunny bare-leg" day I want tanned legs :-) by Sisley  

* SPF for my face by Biodermal

* Bronzing powder to get in the summer mood by Guerlain

* Red nails on my toes gives a smile on my face by Essie

What are your favorite spring essentials?

Bisou Anna

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Photographed by Judith Anna Pronk

The circle of life

What can I say? This is it?

Just enjoy every minute, get everything you can out of life and get the best out of yourself.

My everyday goal!

Bisou Anna

Banana bread

I am a star at home when I make this :-)

There are a lot of recipes on the net and this is one of them to get you started.

I also put some walnuts in the mixture.

Bisou Anna

Photographed by Judith Anna Pronk 

Me and my shoes!

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Paint it white!

Our walls needed a fresh layer of white paint and while painting the sun made a beautiful rainbow in the white paint.

How about those colors and that texture.

I think very inspirational!

Bisou Anna

Jamilla's Closet

Jamilla Samson - model @ Ulla Models

Weesp - The Netherlands

Designer/Brand: River Island, Nike, H&M, G-Star, New Yorker, Denham

Inspiration: Pinterest, Instagram & what I see on the street

Style Icon: Not specific

Clothing: Sneakers & Jeans

Store: Urban Outfitters, Victoria Secret (because of the experience)

Color: At the moment, pink, the softer color pink, salmon pink, baby pink....and grey and "GOLD"

Fragrance : Bronze Goddes by Estée Lauder

Own Style: Uhmmm...I think with an edge!

Fashion understatement: Uggs.......and way to baggy pants on a guy (or a girl :-)

Bad buy: Poncho of Arma...  Maybe some day..I'm going to wear it..

Ultimate styling tip: It is the inside that makes an outfit "When you feel good, you look good" !

Dare, dare to step out of your comfort zone! Feel feminine, sexy but always with class. 

A lovely morning this week on a rainy day in May.

Beautiful Jamilla welcomed me with hot tea (in her grandfathers teapot) and jummy little cakes.

Thank you for your hospitality and trust in me and the pictures.

You can follow Jamilla on Instagram here

Bisou Anna

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Heartbreaking and beautiful at the same time....

This heartbreaking image has been taken by an Iraqi artist in an orphanage.

The little girl has never seen her mother, so she drew a mom on the ground and fell asleep with her.

As a mother this is tearing me apart 

and literally made me cry when I saw this picture on the net.

Bisou Anna 

Scarfs

When it comes to accessories I love scarfs and shoes (are shoes accessories?)

And in the scarf department I want it in 100% silk, color and with an amazing print.

This one by Jago Designs is a favorite. That red mow-hawk on the sweet bird...I love it!

Bisou Anna   

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Photographed by Judith Anna Pronk

Week in self-portraits!

Weeks are passing by...trying to capture life in this little blog and with my Iphone.

Bisou Anna

ANNA VIE

Just a few more months 

I am so excited!

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Bisou Anna

Cariolo

Again a great catch!

This time at the vintage store PHINTAGE by Helen Yard

It is a woolen cardigan with big golden buttons by the Italian brand Cariolo.

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Backstage report!

Working with great people on a great location.

I have the best job ever! 

Bisou Anna

Wearing a grey jeans shirt by ZARA and a black skirt by ACNE

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