About my last 1 ratings: my life situation changed drastically at the end of 2015/beginning of 2016. This is almost ten years ago.

I recently I am a reliable swapper with good ratings!

I'm a positive-minded woman, born and living in the oldest town of Belgium (living in the Flemish region of my country). I speak fluently Dutch and English. I can help myself in French. Reading German is no problem for me, but writing or speaking it doesn't go so well. Notions of Spanish.

On weekdays I work as a fulltime administrative assistant doing HR.

What can I tell you about me? I'm full of passion when it comes to books and reading, photography, poetry, music, nature and animals, writing, food and cooking, (art)journaling, all kinds of snailmail, everything paper related, self-development and so much more.

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to send me a message.

Anything paper related, coloring, pasting/glueing, collages, stamping, making cards, mixed media, little books and zines, aquarelle, zentangle (beginner), painting and drawing, hand lettering, (art) journaling, bookmarks, mail art, envelopes, paper goodies.

• style, themes and colors: sephia, bright and colorful but also neutral tones, nature, the sea, flowers, birds, feathers, airmail, travel, romantic, Paisley, henna inspired designs, Scandinavian patterns/designs
• anything tea - kitchen - food - book related
• gemstones
• all nature "gifts" like little stones, feathers, leaves, etc.
• animals: dogs, lbirds, owls, birds of prey, wolves, foxes, deers,
• vintage photos/polaroids, Holga, Diane. Just basicly any kind of analog and instant photos
• vintage cameras
• esoteric things
• illustrations and drawings: botanical, birds and all other animals (except bugs and fishes), nature in general
• cruelty-free care products such as face masks, body lotion, scrub, soap, lipstick, ... you know: woman stuff ;)
• interior/DIY/hobby/craft/cooking magazines from your country
• notebooks
• bookmarks (beautiful handmade is fine too!)
• quotes & quote cards
• oracle, tarot and affirmation decks/cards
• postcards
• tote and cotton bags
• beautiful (but nickle free) earrings
• aquarelle/water color drawings and art reproductions
• incense sticks
• socks (European size = 38/39)
• scarves
• globes and (vintage) maps
• little vintage boxes/cans

• childlike stuff
• Kawaii, Disney, Diddl, Hello Kitty, etc.
• touristic postcards
• too much glitter and "bling bling"
• 3D-stickers
• horror and SF stuff
• anime/manga or anything comic related
• gums
• and this should be obvious: dirty, worn-out stuff, no rubbish or crap please!

I've seen a section like this in many other people's profile, so I also thought to do this.

I really put a lot of effort, love and attention into all my swaps and it would be nice if you do that too. I always read your profile, even if the swap is sender's choice. Isn't it all about putting a smile on your partner's face? If there are any problems with a swap, please don't hesitate to send me a private message. I send out all of my swaps.

Handmade items are really welcome!

I do not give a heart for extra's, but I do give hearts for swaps that were made with "heart and soul" and attention ;)

Please don't send me rooibos or black tea.

Some of my favorite brands are Celestial Seasonings, Pukka, Clipper, Tazo, Stash, Yogi, Nordqvist, English Tea Shop, Organic, Natural Temptation, Numi, Salus, Higher Living, Traditional Medicinals, Kusmi

Please no teabags without their wrap! Please don't stick anything (tape and such) to the tea bags, I keep them for my collection.

Loving herbal and organic/biological teas, infusions, spicy and chai(-ish) flavours. Ginger, all kinds of berries, orange, spear- and peppermint, licorice, rose, pumpkin, camomille, lemon(grass) and so many more. Also relaxation and sleeping teas are welcome. Morning teas too! Much to choose from :) If it happens that you have any raw tea, I would love to taste! I'm really not picky on my teas, I love to discover new flavours and brands but please mind my dislikes mentioned above.

Also (solvable) chai latte, hot chocolate (all kinds of flavors are welcome) and coffee (but only decaffeinated please because I don't tolerate caffeine) and all kinds of solvable drinks are welcome! I've seen many variations of chocolate drinks from the US, they'll be kindly appreciated :)

I like healthy/biological food and super foods but I also love salted/savoury snacks, dried fruits and all kinds of nuts. Also chocolate, the darker the better! I'm not much of a sweet tooth and try to avoid sugar as much as possible or find things with alternative natural sweeteners. I always like to find new ways to create breakfasts with oats/porridge, muesli, fruit, superfoods and so on. Bread alternatives like crackers, Knäckebröd, rice crackers and such are always welcome! I love hard/dry grated cheese or just anything cheesy (but please no salted snacks with cheese, they taste horrible!)

I'm always in to discover new food, recipes, spices, seasonings and spice mixes. No allergies or real dislikes. My favorite kitchens are the Italian and all South-European ones. Also Scandinavian, French, Mexican and American. Pasta, rice, risotto, vegetables and soup are my favorite dishes :) I also enjoy making muffins and cakes.

• TEA and anything tea related like tea holders/filters, teaspoons, tea cups, tea tins, illustrations with tea, ... ANYTHING
• beautiful tea towels
• anything I can use in the kitchen
• little vintage cans/boxes
• nature and animal guide books (with drawn illustrations)
• gemstones