Dutch Shoes

The best type of shoes are made of wood...

are hand-carved... 

and Delightfully Dutch!

Autobiography of a Butterfly

Something beautiful to brighten your day!

My heart feels so full when I know that God has lovingly made me to appreciate such beauty as an old fabric book and a dainty teacup.

Stamp Crazy

My husband eagerly came up to me and asked what else he could stamp for DelightfullyDutch.

*I think he likes hitting stuff.*

So we made more lovely and romantic handmade gifts.

All are currently available!

We accept custom order requests as well.

Husband - Two Become One - Wife

My Beloved is Mine - I Am My Beloved's

Bride - Groom

We love making them and we hope you'll love using or gifting them :)

Vintage Tins

Vintage biscuit tins are such beautiful and multi-functional decorative pieces. They come in a great variety of styles and can add the perfect touch as wedding decor, vanity storage... What aren't they perfect for?

The Look:

               

Vintage Tins at DelightfullyDutch:

   

Thanks to My Uncle...

...I got to be a wedding photographer for the day!

My Uncle and his wife were not planning on a big wedding with a professional photographer and the like. 

However, when they gave me permission to run around like paparazzi that day, I was very excited to give them my best without getting in the way!

It was a toasty 100 degrees, very unusual for an October 4th, but you wouldn't know it with everyone's smiling faces.

My grandfather officiated the wedding. He, as usual, was a kick!

Here comes the bride.

An intimate gathering in a scenic location.

A special moment.

I'd never seen my Uncle so happy.

He got his bride!

I was a little shy to take them aside for portraits after the ceremony, but it was well worth it! 

I gave the bride a chance to rest her feet and for the both of them to talk for the first time as a married couple.

Floating on a cloud.

They'll look on these for years to come.

The bride had an eye for romantic details.

I offer them heartfelt prayers for a happy and holy marriage.

And pictures to remember their special day!

East Coast Memory

One year ago, my husband and I were heading back from the East Coast, a last minute work trip that we made the most of!

We started in Boston, Massachusetts, then worked our way north through New Hampshire and Maine.

We really had just a few days notice before this trip, and I had looked up what we wouldn't want to miss while there.

Although the historical sites and architecture were beautiful, nothing could compare with the magnificence the fall foliage offered.

We took a popular scenic route, the Kancamagus Highway, and were left speechless.

I had no idea trees could like this!

After driving awhile through thick trees down country roads, we came into an opening with water on both sides and the trees reflected their beauty over the stillness. Maine! We pulled over quickly to capture another amazing moment.

If you ever get the opportunity to visit the East Coast, try to go within the first two weeks of October like we did. It was unforgettable!

Speak Up

Somewhere along this life journey, this soft spoken, non-confrontational girl had to learn there are times when she will need to speak up.

She had to see that even when she lacked confidence in herself, as long as she placed her confidence in Christ, that was sufficient.

Besides, He had many things He needed to say through her.

It is my privilege to be a part of what God calls me to work in.

Sometimes those opportunities aren't one bit pleasant.

However, doing the right thing at the right time is good because God makes it so.

Whether it's an "enemy" or even as unexpected as family, I'm grateful that God entrusts me to learn attributes of gentleness, honesty, and courage.

And when I need to speak up for someone who can't do so for themselves, I thank God, knowing He has done the same for me.

Two Become One

My husband and I decided to take a new spin on the much loved, hand stamped silverware so popular on Etsy.

I'm so pleased to say that today we sold our own original interpretation!

Perfect to use on your wedding day and every special event thereafter. 

A great gift for a newly engaged couple, newlyweds, Valentine's Day, or for any anniversary!

Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

I finally made chocolate chip cookies that stay soft! 

No idea as to why this happened, but hopefully it's repeatable.

Adorable vintage Corning Ware cookie baking sheet.

Maybe it's because I used more brown sugar than usual...

Love my vintage Dutch milk glass jar!

Or from refrigerating the dough for several hours before baking...

The beautiful vintage Pyrex Horizon bowl I used to mix this batch :)

Perhaps it was just going ahead and taking the cookies out of the oven long before they were golden...

Maybe some mysteries don't need to be solved.  

They just need to be served with a glass of milk ;)

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature

1 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup granulated sugar

2 eggs

1 tsp vanilla

2 3/4 cups flour

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp baking powder

1 tsp salt

1/2 cup chocolate chips (all I had! I'd suggest 1 cup)

Instructions

1.) Cream together butter and sugars. Add in vanilla and eggs.

2.) Add flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

3.) Mix and add chocolate chips.

4.) Refrigerate overnight (or several hours if you're husband is eager like mine was!)

5.) Preheat oven to 350

6.) Scoop tablespoon sized portions onto your cookie sheet ( I used parchment paper on top)

7.) Bake 12 minutes and transfer to wire rack to cool.

8.) They may seem underdone, but they will set and give you that soft chewy perfection!

Vintage Aprons

I love vintage aprons.

I'd been browsing Etsy, trying to scope out the one.

Low and behold, on my 1 year wedding anniversary, my husband and I were strolling through an antique store when the most darling floral apron caught my eye.

It was, the one.

Even more than that, I'm positive I saw this exact apron at this exact antique store about a year before, but I wasn't into buying beloved treasures back then. 

My husband even remembered.

The one, had waited for me. And my husband, (the true The One), bought it for me as an anniversary gift! Truly, so special!

Thought it deserved it's very own photoshoot. 

I love the blue and white, a little Dutch :)

Brought out some red Pyrex to really play up the vintage theme.

Besides, I have to inspire others to go out in search of their very own beautiful vintage apron.

Speaking of which, I have some sweet vintage half aprons for sale in my Etsy shop, DelightfullyDutch.

Buy them individually or as a lot!

Perfect, right!?

Get 'em before I change my mind and keep them! ;)

Take Heart

I can remember one of the first conversations I had with my husband, before we started dating.

I was a new Christian and had expressed to him how troubled I was by the state of the world and how overwhelmed I felt in the effort to make a difference.

He cut right to the chase and told me this verse that simply blew all of my fear out of the water.

So, take heart!

Trust in the Lord. 

He has a plan.

September 24, 2010

September 24, 2010.

An important historical event in my life.

The love of my life asked me to be his girlfriend!

So today we celebrate 4 wonderful years together as the best of friends!

He is a light in my life and more than a dream come true :)

Everything Beautiful

Wishing you a beautiful day!

"He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the hearts of men; yet they cannot fathom what God has done from beginning to end." ~Ecclesiastes 3:11