A look into the life of a brocanteur...

  • A grieving process and a place in the sun

    by Cobie van Helden
    It's been a number of years since I left teaching and I missed the toddlers so much. One of the things I missed so much about the toddlers (besi...

  • Proud and grateful

    by Cobie van Helden
    And then she suddenly appears on TV. After she made two books on botanical drawing, she was approached to appear in the TV program 'E...

  • My day can not be ruined

    by Cobie van Helden
    It was wonderful, so unexpected to have a few days off and away for a while. Enjoyed nature, had a delicious meal, visited a Christmas market ...

  • An adventure

    by Cobie van Helden
    An adventure And I'm going on holiday again... Just had a long weekend away with Jos and now I'm going to do something I've never done before. I'm...

  • Keep enjoying

    by Cobie van Helden
    And then suddenly it is autumn. Said goodbye to the summer that wasn't very summer unfortunately. I can enjoy few evenings outside. But my trip wit...

  • A wonderful holiday with a sad moment

    by Cobie van Helden
    When we go on holiday, against our better judgment, we decide not to look for antiques. You're probably thinking: 'flea market is fun!' And that's ...

  • A bit of bad luck and also luck

    by Cobie van Helden
    Because Stijn is going to a trade fair at the weekend for work, I'm going out alone. It's not really my hobby to go alone. And especially not if I...

  • Grumble

    by Cobie van Helden
    We all grumble a bit. And yes, I participate in it sometimes. Sometimes it is as if nothing is right in our country. And of course we don't agree ...

  • Something new and the lady without wedges

    by Cobie van Helden
    The table in my showroom was an outdoor table and the chairs were almost falling apart. The upholstery was dirty and worn. But eventually you no l...

  • For the first time

    by Cobie van Helden
    Enjoying the sun and a wonderful temperature for the first time. We had to wait so long for it. But that makes us enjoy it even more. Before th...

  • Happiness does not lie in more, more and more

    by Cobie van Helden
    It was less than seven years ago that I left nursery school and started an online store in antiques. It was a leap of faith for me and initially n...

  • She belongs to me

    by Cobie van Helden
    I haven't written for a long time. It wasn't because I didn't feel like it or didn't have time, but nothing happened. It was quiet around Me and C...