Within this month, on 31 October, it will be: Halloween, a name first used in the 16th century, in Scotland. Halloween is a corruption of All Hallows‘ Even, the night before All Saints’ Day. But where do the roots of Halloween lie? For this answer, we have to dig into the past and we end [...]
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All Hallow’s Even, the night before All Saints’ Day: decorate your home for Halloween!
2023: a fabulous and eventful year
Last year was an inspirational year and certainly not boring. Many wonderful opportunities and new people have come my way that I cherish immensely. Not only have I experienced growth on a personal level, but also for Raechell, the webshop, my passion. Winterswijk - Let me take you to a few moments of 2023, starting [...] MoreWest Germany: timeless treasures from Germany
A West Germany object, for example a pitcher or a vase, is (almost) always made in Germany. Its name refers to pottery or ceramics produced in the former West Germany before the reunification of Germany in 1990. From about 1950 until 1990, West German pottery factories were known for their production of different types of [...] MoreSpring!
Spring has begun: we are happy! Were you also looking forward to spring? With the right accessories, color and light you can create even more spring in your home! Will you get the flowers? We have the items! Spring item #1: Mr Tikki Vintage vase 'Mr Tikki' - Stuggart, Germany €59,95 Spring is not without [...] More“It is the most wonderful time of the year!” – Raechell is your inspiration for the holidays
Slowly the winter decorations are coming into our houses: the Christmas tree is bought, lights are hanging, candles are lit richly and we hear "All I want for Christmas is you" by Mariah Carey in the background: it's time for the holidays! OUT OF THE BOX The month of December is all about the festive [...] MoreInspiration for your kitchen; pimp it up with the most beautiful items!
The kitchen is one of the most important rooms in your home. Here you cook all meals, eat together, receive guests and drink the first coffee of the day (or perhaps the last cocktail of the evening). Whether you live in a small apartment with a cozy kitchen, or have a luxurious layout with a [...] MoreLooking back on the year…
I can hardly believe it: the year is almost at his end. And what a year it was! I gave 100% of what I had in me for Raechell, learned a lot and encountered myself more than once. Sometimes I was so euphoric that I almost jumped a hole in the ceiling. Sometimes I wanted [...] MoreUnder the spell of ‘Sinterklaas’
It's almost that time again. The Good Saint will soon be visiting everyone (hopefully), and going wild with candies and gifts. For those who have been good at least… And the good news is: Sinterklaas is definitely not just for the little ones. It's the perfect excuse to go all out, not only for others, [...] MoreTEFAF; How it all started…
Through this first blog I would like to take you through my 'career journey', and what my life was like before Raechell. That brings us back to 2014. The year in which I graduated Cum Laude (without having blackmailed anyone), from the Master of Arts, at the University of Leuven. A real milestone in my [...] More