Encyclopedic industrial crop, cereals and grasses

Jan, Els en Piet - de eendjes

If you're from Belgium you might recognize this book. It's part of a series 'eendjes'. It's for the youngest who learn to read. I just love the simplicity of the illustrations and the fact that the text is handwriting. 

Autumn break in Luxembourg

It's autumn break in the northern parts of the Netherlands. Which means that a lot of people go on holiday. The Belgian Ardennes and Luxemburg are quite favorite destinations for a short break.

amongst the Dutch. This travel brochure is probably from the sixties.

Illustrations by Raymond Renard. 

Cinderella on a felt board

I remember the felt board in our classroom. I used to think it was magic how the pieces stuck to the board. A few months ago I came across the Cinderella fairy tale in felt at a flea market. Every pieces was still there! 

Vintage ephemera

A few vintage paper items I received as a present or which I found thrifting. The only thing they have in common is that they're all paper goods. 

I learn to knit

I thrifted this great book for kids which teaches them about wool and knitting. From sheep to farmer, from the spinning wheel to the knitting needles. With the most charming illustrations.