I am Dee

Cover of The Guide No.1 – 365-page self-reflection and journaling book for women 40+ by AndBloom

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The Guide: Boldly blooming, unapologetically you

A year ago, during the summer holidays, I was sitting right here on the Italian beach of Forte dei Marmi when I told Martin, my husband, about my idea to create a new book.

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I Give Myself Permission

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I give myself permission to be any version of the woman I want to be.

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4 Things I've Learned...

For someone who’s 65, I’m young; to a 25-year-old, I’m old. At 49...

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Every Body Is Beautiful

Every body is beautiful. I find it strange that every time I walk by a...

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Rest, Cleanliness and Routine

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It’s officially autumn, but because summer took its time arriving here in the Netherlands, autumn, too, seems to be running a few weeks late.

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Embracing Farewell and New Beginnings

Twice a year, I feel a soft, sad ache—a mix of nostalgia and the bittersweet act of saying goodbye.

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Outfit Of The Day: Blooming In Style

Today’s look is all about embracing your inner bloom — vibrant, confident, and beautifully unique.

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September

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It’s September, and every year, this month feels like the end of a chapter. 

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Rebrand Your Life And Work: A Guide for Women Creating What's Next

Somewhere within each of us lives an untamed spirit — grounded, fierce, and deeply free.

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End Of Year Journal Prompts

The end of this year is in sight, and what a journey it has been! As we approach the final days of 2024, let’s take a moment to pause, breathe, and reflect together.

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You Are Your Brand

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Life is one big lesson, and all too often, I am too busy to stop and listen to what life is trying to tell me.

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Build Yourself With Love Not Pressure

You are the greatest project you will ever work on, and that’s exactly why you deserve to treat yourself with patience, love, and care.

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Do You Really Not Mind Getting Older, Dee?

Do you really not mind getting older, Dee? That’s the question I answered three times last week for three different interviews.

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The Proage Women

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For the online magazine The Pro-age Woman, I was invited for an interview.

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Embrace Your Journey: A Call to Believe in Yourself

I want you to experience the profound joy of cherishing the life you lead.

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What Do I Want?

Today, I posed a question to myself: What do I truly want? What are my genuine desires, and what do I merely think I want?

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DCIS

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A brief update about my health issues because I received a lot of messages with health questions from the community.

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Embracing Change At Any Age

I’ll share my journey of self-discovery and positive change and how I’ve drawn inspiration from my own life and wisdom to embrace change, no matter where I am.

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Once I Hit a Certain Age...

It becomes easier and easier to see through certain things or people, like a trained eye, to see shit coming right at you from miles away and get less impressed by people trying to impress you with unimpressive stuff.

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Be Extremely Nice To Yourslef This Christmas

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Over the past few weeks I’ve been wondering about the best way to spread Christmas cheer.

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The Introverted Self

As far back as my memory stretches, I’ve always liked being alone.

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Instagram Reels Tips for Fabulous Women Over 40!

Hey there, fabulous ladies! Ready to conquer Instagram Reels like the queens you are?

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Claudia Strater

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When Dutch fashion brand Claudia Sträter asked me to join their “empowered by relevance” campaign, I immediately said yes.

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Glowy Skin

My requirements for skincare products? Glowy and healthy skin.

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Follow the Call of the Disco Ball

Happy new year, beautiful ladies. I took Finn to school this Monday morning, January 9th.

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Rituals... Magazine

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Read a sneak peek from the latest issue of Rituals Magazine.

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Celebrate The Little Things

Celebrate every moment in life. It could be the smallest simplest thing but life itself should be celebrated.

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Donna

Read a sneak peek from my feature in Donna Magazine.

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