THE COSY BLOG

Thee drinken - confronterend en helend
Thee drinken - confronterend en helend
Ik kruip net onder een dekentje op de bank. Een kopje thee aan de ene kant, een kaarsje op tafel en een stukje chocolade aan de andere kant. Ik zucht,... Read more...
Dicht bij jezelf blijven in een wereld die schreeuwt
Staying close to yourself in a world that screams
I feel like it's more important now than ever to stay true to myself. To practice coziness. I need it more than ever, and perhaps you do too. A little... Read more...
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Coping with tension
If I'd been as stressed as I am now a few years ago, I probably would have completely collapsed and perhaps even gotten sick. I thought about this this morning... Read more...
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From broken to resilient
It's been almost two weeks since I left a message for my assistant Charlie, saying, "I'm done." It was after yet another work-related crisis in two months, and I simply... Read more...
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'Everything seems to work out for you' - about paying attention to what is possible
Earlier this week, I was sitting at a table with Charlie (who handles my customer service) and she asked, "What makes everything work for you?" And for once, I was... Read more...
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self-care for hassles...
I'm having a really tough month. Technically, things aren't working, unexpected things are very exciting... I'm spiraling from fear to anger, to action mode, and back again. And yet... if... Read more...
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about 'comfort food for my soul'
I feel furious, angry, and furious inside. Why? Because we're leaving for a few days tomorrow. And I have some thoughts about it. I don't think my reaction is normal;... Read more...
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FAQ: Why don't you paint boys?
It's probably the most frequently asked question, and I always refer to my blog for an answer, but I just realized it's been a few years since I last wrote... Read more...
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Following your feeling
I know it's important, but it's always a struggle. Following your gut and not thinking too much. I'm getting better at it, and today I'll share with you the latest... Read more...
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Creating a new product: trial and error
You've probably already seen it: a new invention! In this blog post, I'll take you through the development of the cozy UP, which took over a year! And I can... Read more...
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More cosiness through structure?
Maybe I should just start at the beginning. In the previous blog post, you read that I was making a mess of things with all the busyness, and structure was... Read more...
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A new year: I start with a problem
Wonderful! A new year is just around the corner. Looking back isn't really my thing, but I love starting the new year fresh. But I'll start with a problem... more... Read more...