On April 30 is official Dutch Queen's Day and it will be celebrated not only in The Netherlands, as an official holiday, but also International. Just like to share some Dutch Queen's Day celebrations in Atlanta, with our guests from abroad. In 2008 we even were with 3 ladies from my hometown of Horst, The Netherlands. One visiting dear friend of mine and the other lady resides near Atlanta. If we go to Atlanta, it is still a 2½ hour drive (one way) so we stay at a hotel.
To the left is my dear friend Mariëlle from The Netherlands. I do MISS her and look forward to her next visit with us. To the right is Ellen, she resides near Atlanta and me in the center; all from the same hometown Horst. Small world!
Of course, in honor of the House of Orange, we all did wear some orange!
For me an outfit from Escada with my white Chanel bag.
In 2009, husband Pieter's niece and Goddaughter Myriam visited us for his Birthday.
Very happy Queen's Day for both of us.
Me with short hair in 2009...
Happy together; Myriam and Toine.
Marc Cain pants with Escada top and Chanel bag.
Have you been to a Dutch Queen's Day celebration somewhere in the USA?
Dearest Mariette,
ReplyDeleteyou look great with short hair :O)))
The pictures are funny and it looks, like you all had a great time :O)
Have a happy week,
loce and hugs
Claudia
Liebe Mariette,
ReplyDeletedas sieht aus wie ein großer Spaß. Wie schön, dass du Landsleute in deiner Nähe hast, mit denen zu den Festtag verbringen kannst. Auch die kurzen Haare haben dir prächtig gestanden.
Schöne Grüße, Johanna
Hei Mariette,
ReplyDeleteLeuk dat jullie koninginnedag vieren! In ons dorp woont nog 1 ander Nederlands gezin, dus vieren wij geen koninginnedag. Op grotere plaatsen en daar waar meer Nederlanders wonen wordt het wel gevierd.
Ik wens je een fijne zonnige koninginnedag!
Sandy
Liebe Mariette,
ReplyDeleteFreude pur.
In Liebe
Elisabeth
Dearest Mariette,
ReplyDeleteI have a lovely time with you.
all ways enjoy with your friends.
It was from specialist visit for today in my home, she said all help to writing for my friend place.
Michiko
Hallo Mariette,
ReplyDeleteDat ziet er gezellig uit. Hier in Frankrijk wordt het sporadisch gevierd, zelf heb ik wel het koninginnedaggevoel. Ook wordt het op BVN uitgezonden, maar vandaag hebben wij geen ontvangst. Kijk jij ook?
Groetjes Janny
Wat grappig..dat jullie daar ook een beetje Koninginnedag vieren..
ReplyDeleteHier is het vandaag stralend weer, alleen vandaag volgens de weerman,dan komt de koude en regen weer... dus Beatrix zal het wel verdienen.
Gezellige Koninginnedag Mariette!! Ik heb het bijpassende muziekje vandaag op mn blog, oud hollands draaiorgel ;)!
ReplyDeleteLiefs,
Lynda
Vedo che sei felice, quindi è stata una bella festa!! buon inizio settimana a te....ciao
ReplyDeleteso neat that you get to celebrate with friends from the netherlands here in the states! :)
ReplyDeleteDearest Mariette、
ReplyDeleteOh, Dutch Queen's Day is a national holiday to commemorate the birthday of the country's former Queen. I checked it the pc pc. How wonderful to have a chace to meet your friends and relatives. Lovely pictures♪♪♪
Love you always, xoxo Miyako*
Happy Dutch Queen's Day! I didn't know there was such a holiday. I like your shorter hair. Best wishes, Tammy
ReplyDeleteDear Mariette,
ReplyDeleteHappy Queens day, and I loved seeing all your great photos.
You all look like you are having fun and love all the orange.
You look great with long and short hair.
Hugs
Carolyn
Dear Mariette, Oh my, you look lovely. It is so nice to share special days with friends and family. Looks like great times.
ReplyDeleteLove to you, Ginger
How fun is this? I love orange and love how you love Queen's Day.
ReplyDeleteYou look gorgeous with short or long hair! BEAUTIFUL!
xoRebecca
Mariette,
ReplyDeleteNo.. I have not celebrated here in the U.S. What great photographs and I love your smile!
leslie
Very nice pictures and thank you for sharing. Have a nice start of may.
ReplyDeleteHugs
Elna
Hi Mariette,
ReplyDeleteIt sure does look like a fun day :)
Dee
Leuk dat jullie ondanks het feit dat jullie al zo lang in Amerika wonen nog steeds 'Hollands' van hart zijn. Jullie foto's van een paar jaar geleden zijn erg vrolijk om te zien. Ik hoop dat jullie het ook dit jaar erg naar het zin hebben gehad. Wij hebben het in Delft gevierd.
ReplyDeleteFijne nieuwe week!
Madelief x
Hi Mariette, how well you were in celebration of your country, look who spent a pleasant evening! The orange thrive on it! Greetings, Rose M
ReplyDeleteMuy elegantes en la fiesta de la Reina,supongo que disfrutarias del dia con tus amigos.
ReplyDeleteUn beso
Dear Marriete
ReplyDeleteIt's so nice to celebrate the feast of your own country so far away with friends from the same town. Short haircut suits you equally beautiful.
I wish you're always happy and cheerful as you are in this celebration.
Olympia
Hi Sweet Friend,
ReplyDeleteHappy Queens Day. Love it and the orange is gorgeous. You look beautiful in long or short hair.
Looks like a grand time had by all.
Happy May and blessings always.
Sending lots of love, Celestina Marie
Die etwas kürzeren Haare stehen Dir auch sehr gut, liebe Mariette!
ReplyDeleteAch und Du kommst beneidenswert viel in der Welt herum!
Alles Liebe nochmal
Sara