about the muss | ALL MUSSED UP

about the muss

Hullo there, traveler, and welcome to my nest.

In 2009, I moved to the Netherlands and retired my world-weary suitcases. I now live in the grand old city of Utrecht.

This blog is where I tend the profusion of little vine tendrils catching on things that tickle my fancy — 20-something life, bright colours, whole foods, clever DIY projects, new songs, and on some days, human rights and identity and other weighty existential stuff.

I’m so glad you’re here. Sit and stay a while.

To contact me, zip me a note here: allmussedup(at)gmail(dot)com. I’m all ears.

41 thoughts on “about the muss”

Poppi on 11 March 2012 at 20:05 said:

You go girl!!

Love,

Poppi

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Baseball Serendipity on 2 April 2012 at 02:10 said:

Thank you for visiting my blog today. You are an amazing writer and I can’t wait to follow your blog! All the best!

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hunting for bliss on 2 April 2012 at 17:23 said:

Your writing is beautiful and inspiring! I hope to see more of you converted candy factory home….it sounds very cool. I’m glad to be following you. Cheers!

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sabinereljic on 21 April 2012 at 05:07 said:

Greetings Valerie. I’ve enjoyed your blog quite a bit and wanted to let you know that I’ve nominated your blog for the Liebster Blog award. Check it out at http://thetechfoodie.wordpress.com/2012/04/20/light-action-awards/. Cheers,

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Kate Olsson on 25 April 2012 at 01:26 said:

Absolutely love what you’re doing here. Beautiful. Your stories of Copenhagen brought back some very fond memories for me. Thank you for sharing!

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- Valerie (all mussed up) on 25 April 2012 at 12:03 said:
  
  And thank you for your kind words, Kate!
  
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uncommonprincess on 28 April 2012 at 23:10 said:

Would also love to see pictures of your converted candy factory home. How cool!

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pionikko on 4 May 2012 at 10:05 said:

thanks for appreciating my tutorial Valerie. It made me discover your blog and I enjoy it very much. Lots of humour and beautiful pictures !

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- Valerie (all mussed up) on 4 May 2012 at 12:43 said:
  
  Dankjewel! (:
  
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LKD on 5 May 2012 at 10:54 said:

Hi Valerie,

You have a beautiful blog here! I look forward to reading more!

Lorna

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- Valerie (all mussed up) on 5 May 2012 at 11:33 said:
  
  Thank you, Lorna! I look forward to seeing you around these parts. (:
  
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hunting for bliss on 18 May 2012 at 19:00 said:

I recommended your blog as one of my favorite bloggers as part of the Versatile Blogger award (whatever that is?!) xoxo

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- Valerie {all mussed up} on 18 May 2012 at 19:30 said:
  
  you’re so sweet! thank you for this!
  
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Allison on 22 May 2012 at 18:21 said:

I love Utrecht! Just visited a friend who was living there this past summer… And I’m loving your blog too : )

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elliagars1 on 8 June 2012 at 03:56 said:

I have just stumbled across your blog and I am so happy I did! So beautiful and eloquent, keep up the great work :)

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Kenton Lewis on 28 June 2012 at 15:36 said:

Thanks so much for the ‘like’ and visiting my site.
Kenton

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- Valerie {all mussed up} on 28 June 2012 at 15:41 said:
  
  Always a pleasure to stumble upon fellow coffee afficionados, jittery though we may be. (:
  
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Bob Othman on 1 July 2012 at 22:32 said:

Simply marvelous. Enjoying your blog

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- Valerie {all mussed up} on 1 July 2012 at 22:45 said:
  
  Thank you, and glad to hear it.
  
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Sophie33 on 16 August 2012 at 19:44 said:

Thanks for coming by my blog so that I could discover your lovely blog!
Groetjes uit Mechelen, België!

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- Valerie {all mussed up} on 16 August 2012 at 19:47 said:
  
  Hoi Sophie, ik vind jouw blog ook heel leuk! (:
  
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cooking with audrey on 16 August 2012 at 20:09 said:

SO glad you liked my post and i found you! i adore your blog and look forward to updates :)

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talesofatrufflepig on 22 August 2012 at 06:47 said:

I just stumbled across your blog, I have just spent a lovely afternoon tea trawling through it and I know it won’t be the last time I do!

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- Valerie {all mussed up} on 22 August 2012 at 12:14 said:
  
  Oh, this makes me so happy, especially since I spend my afternoon cuppa around these parts too. (:
  
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Jody and Ken on 24 August 2012 at 17:28 said:

You left a comment on our blog, which is a bit like a finger beckoning through a cracked door. I’m visiting. “…vine tendrils catching on things that tickle my fancy…” Lovely, and funny. I’m looking forward to poking around. Ken

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The Vagabond Baker on 29 August 2012 at 18:50 said:

what a lovely blog! can’t wait to explore…..

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Sam on 23 September 2012 at 09:14 said:

Love your writing! Glad I found your blog.

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The Sanguine on 8 February 2013 at 06:51 said:

Stumbled upon your blog today. Glad I did. =)

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chefconnie on 15 February 2013 at 15:29 said:

Lovely. I will be back…

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yourothermotherhere on 15 February 2013 at 16:20 said:

An ancient converted candy factory? Does it still smell sweet? I can’t imagine ever having nightmares in such a place.

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hunting for bliss on 25 February 2013 at 18:27 said:

We just booked tickets to Amsterdam in June! I would love to meet you in real life…over tea, perhaps? Also, if you have any tips for our time there, which will probably be four days or so, before we move on :) Perhaps we should exchange emails?

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- Valerie {ALL MUSSED UP} on 25 February 2013 at 19:47 said:
  
  WHAAAT. Yes!!
  
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  - hunting for bliss on 25 February 2013 at 19:52 said:
    
    If you go to my contact page and send me a message, that gets sent to my personal email. Then I will have yours as well! We are so excited!!
hjs7777 on 2 March 2013 at 22:52 said:

Hello, Just wanted to let you know I nominated your blog for a Beautiful blogger award http://unistudentsoutlook.wordpress.com/2013/02/28/the-beautiful-blogger-award/

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- Valerie {ALL MUSSED UP} on 17 March 2013 at 19:02 said:
  
  Oh goodness, how rude of me to not respond until now — this was so lovely of you!! Thank you very much. (:
  
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  - hjs7777 on 17 March 2013 at 21:29 said:
    
    No problem at all, your very welcome! :)
sammysfood on 17 May 2013 at 13:51 said:

Now I’m so glad you found my blog because it means I have found yours! and how wonderful it is! Rock on girl, I really look forward to your posts :)

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- Valerie {ALL MUSSED UP} on 18 May 2013 at 22:23 said:
  
  You’re a dear. (:
  
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milkandbun on 10 May 2014 at 18:33 said:

Hi there! Just discovered your blog, what a lovely photography! :)

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Joan Mae on 10 November 2014 at 07:48 said:

Hi,Valerie..
I’m here again. Your blog inspires me more to do my writing.. Hope all is well with you.

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polkadotsandcurry on 5 May 2015 at 21:04 said:

Beautiful space you have. Will be coming back for more fun :))

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