I am Dee

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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.
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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