Great Surinam restaurant: Garden of Eden

So when I was in Surinam my aunt took me to Garden of Eden, a Thai restaurant. From the moment I walked in the garden I thought I was in Thailand, the decor was just amazing, with genuine Thai furniture and decorations.

We were seated in the garden by a very friendly and very handsome young man, and when we asked for a seat on the front side of the restaurant, that was no problem at all. And the food...... even more Thai than I have ever tasted. And that is a compliment. My aunt recommended the Mango salad as a starter, and ofcourse I tried that. The plate turned out to be more than enough for 3-4 people so we could all have a taste. And it was heavenly. The sweet and fresh taste of mango combined with peanuts and other wonderful flavours.

For the main course we ordered different dishes, all equally tastefull. After dinner I went to explore the toilets upstairs, and to my surprise the top floor (where the toilets were located) offered a taste of Thai home life. I was welcomed in a beautiful room decorated as a living room with authentic Thai furniture. I just had to sit done for a minute and take in the environment.

This restaurant gets a thumbs up from me. The only downside I can think of when talking about Garden of Eden, is that it is in Surinam and I am not anymore.......

Garden of Eden: Virolastraat 61, Paramaribo, Surinam. Tel: (597)499448

From the stores to my closet

See the dress on www.mango.com

No I do not pretend to be as fabulous looking as those pretty twenty something year old girls that spend their days blogging about their fabulous personal style. And no I am not being cynical right now, they really are gorgeous and I love them for having some sense of style, and sharing it with the rest of us wannabee stylish people. The only thing I am wondering about is where are all the stylish women of my age, my age being 30+? Or is it just not done to showcase your personal style on the web after you have reached the big 30? And am I entering the danger zone, by doing it anyway? Well it is a risk I am willing to take. Because though I love to see 15 year old models strutting up and down the catwalks (no really I don't), and I get inspired by those 18 to 25 year old girls showing their (street)style online, we thirty something women don't want to copy that. Won't and can't.

I think women look their best after 30. Because at that age they know who they are and what they want out of live. They have come to terms with themselves, they know their strenghts and weaknesses. They have fully accepted themselves and are confident. Well at least most of us are.

I'd like to see these 30+ women showcasing their wonderfull style. Style they have developed throughout the years. Women who are mothers, wifes, emloyees, and still manage to look their best. As you already know I am a big fan of the Sartorialist, not just because he takes great photographs, but because he captures stylish people of all ages in front of his lense. People that are not all fashion editors or have jobs in the fashion industry. His best pictures are those of men and women of a certain adult age. And unfortunately I have not made it to the Sartoria-list. I have no illusions on ever making the list, don't get me wrong.

But still I would like to show you my style, why? Not because I think I am so fabulous, on the contrary. But because I'd like to show you how I, a 30 something working single mum with little time on her hands, tries to look stylish. Let me remind you that I am not comparing myself to those stylish youngsters on the web. I could never compete. It'll be me giving you a look at what I do with all those fabulous clothes available in stores, and how I combine different affordable pieces form stores like Zara, H&M and Mango (my favourites) to try to dress stylish at my age (which is 33 to be exact). Do I succeed? Well you be the judge of that.

Maybe someone somewhere will feel a little bit inspired too.