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ZoëNina

ZoëNina
Date Joined: July 28, 2019
Last Online: August 12, 2024
Birthday: August 25, 2000
Country: Netherlands
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About Me

Hi there!

My name is Zoë. I'm currently 21 years old and live in the Netherlands.

A few years ago I started penpalling and i really enjoy taking the time to make something for another person and share more about myself in a letter. And I think we all agree that receiving a letter feels so special and thoughtfull. My life can be very hectic at times and very calm at other times, so another penpall is too much. However joining a swap form time to time is ideal.

Favorite Books

I LOVE reading, books, going to the library and finding vintage books at the thrift store! Since last year I really fell in love again.

The genres I typically prefer are historical fiction and thrillers. I've also gotten into fantasy, literary fiction, classics, sci-fi and non-fiction.

Some of my favourite authors are: Frederick Beckman, Simone van der Vlugt, Riley Sager, Paolo Cognetti, Brandon Sanderson and Katherine Arden.

Some of my fav's: The Witcher series, The Handmaid's tale, Bear town, Red rising and De Buitenjongen.

If you also love books and like talking about them, feel free to tell me what you're currently reading or recommend your favourites:).

Favorite Activities

First of all of course snail mailing and reading!

I also love to bake and cook. I like trying out new recipes to find the most amazing dishes. Especially cakes and pasta, however I make a lot more. The best thing in my opnion is serving your creation to other people and making them happy.

Another thing I love is trift shopping. I try to buy most of my clothes second hand, because I don't like the fast fashion industry (but am to poor to buy fair trade clothes;p). I can be so happy when I find something beautiful for a few euros. Sometimes I try and find some vintage books or postcards.

I also love journaling, even though I don't do it as often anymore. I sometimes feel like I don't have the time or don't feel like cleaning up the mess I'll create. However if I find some time, i really enjoy it! It's super relaxing to be creative just for myself from time to time.

Last thing I can think of right now is being in nature. It can be so amazing and calming. I cannot get over the beauty of flowers or mountains, even looking at pics can make me feel at peace.

Random Favorites

  • flowers and floral prints
  • tea
  • washi tape (who doesn't?) and washi stickers
  • music (currently really into Sabaton and Of Monsters and Men)
  • wax seals
  • vintage
  • Maggie Holmes and Tim Holtz
  • choclate
  • fairy tales, Alice in Wonderland, fantasy related stuff (especially from books like the Witcher, the Hobbit or Narnia)
  • beautiful pattern papers
  • old book pages (especially with flowers or plants and music sheets)
  • anything botanical themed
  • beautiful letter fonts
  • stickers
  • tags
  • postcards with drawings/waterpaintings
  • bible verses or book related quotes (especially in nice fonts)
  • coffee and hot chocolate
  • mountains, rivers, fields of wildflowers and woods.
  • swallows
  • (adress) labels
  • wearing dresses and skirts
  • vellum pages, paper, envelopes etc.
  • flipbooks and tag flips
  • libraries
  • galaxy themed goodies
  • cute gift bags
  • little envelopes
  • sunny weather
  • 'vintage' tickets
  • project life cards
  • doily's
  • die cuts (especially flowers, cute tags, birds, envelopes or anything tea related)

For tea related swaps:)

I love receiving new teas in the mail! Most of the time I'll use the packaging in my journal, so I would prefer if you don't glue the sachet down:).

My current favourite tea flavours are: ginger (with orange), earl grey, mango, green tea and mint, flowery teas (with for example lavender) and nutcracker sweet.

Feel free to send me another flavour tho, I'm really curious to try your favourite!

The only flavours that I would prefer to not receive are anything with star anise, chocolate or red fruit (strawberry, blackberry, etc.) in it.

Sending teas worldwide is a lot more difficult now, so if a dutchie is interested in a private swap, please contact me!

Last, but not least

As I wrote before, I like to send mail to people and make them happy. So please contact me if anything went wrong or if you did not receive my mail. That way we can find a solution:).

Hopefully my profile gives you some option for the swap! I don't mind if you send something that's not on the list if you think I'll like it. I love surprises! However please send me something you would like to receive yourself (no broken, dirty stuff, etc). Thank you:)

Ratings

nenacolours rated for PAPER!!! on May 16, 2022
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Comment: Thank you very much! I really appreciate your swap!
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Comment: Thank you so much for the lovely swap. Your art was whimsical and I loved it! And I loved the stickers, but especially the seed confetti. My 8 year old can't wait to plant that and see what grows! I hope one day you can try out barefoot garden walking. In the warm summer mornings, it's soothing and wonderfully peaceful. Thank you again!
Chocopan rated for Book Box (Europe without UK) on Mar 15, 2022
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Comment: Sorry for the late rating, but oh wow what a swap! Thank you a million times for such a thoughtful package. The book seems really good and I loved the book blind date idea! Everything else was really wonderful too, especially the chocolate <3
Response: Im happy it arrived safely and you liked it! Hopefully the book will be something you like:)
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Comment: Thank you for the fab swap, I love it, there's so much to it and the envelope is gorgeous as well. Thank you. Stay safe, be happy. Cathy 😸
Response: Thank you so much ❤️
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Comment: Thanks for the great swap! Your loaded gift bag is so cool! What a nice assortment of items! Take care!
Response: Thank you! I'm happy you liked the goodies:)
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Comment: Thank you for the lovely handmade pocket stuffed with goodies! I LOVE it!!! This is so pretty! Thank you so very much! xx
Response: Aww thank you, I'm glad you like it:)
Tessssssa rated for NS: Thema Envelop #1 Fantasy on Jan 23, 2022
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Comment: Bedankt voor de leuke fantasy envelop, ik vind alice inderdaad erg leuk, in een internationale groep host ik elke 2 weken een alice journalpage swap :)
Response: Oehh bedankt voor de tip:)
Poohtat rated for FTLOC#1-Fast Blind Swap -INT #2 on Jan 22, 2022
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Comment: Thank you for the goodies. Happy swapping
Response: You're welcome, thanks for the heart.
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Comment: Dankjewel voor de prachtige envelop en mooie inhoud . Wou dat ik 10 hartjes kon geven
Response: Aww dankjewel! Blij dat je het leuk vond:)
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Comment: Thank you so much for a wonderful and thoughtful swap! I love everything you sent and I hope you are still enjoying the teacher life 🍎 happy 2022!
Response: I'm glad you liked it. Happy 2022 and good luck teaching this year:)
Petaltea rated for NS: Flipbook #8 wallet style on Jan 12, 2022
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Comment: Leuk gemaakt! Bedankt voor je goodies, die kan ik zeker gebruiken.Groetjes en tot de volgende swap!😉
Response: Dankjewel, tot de volgende keer!
Tessssssa rated for NS: Wax seals on Jan 9, 2022
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Comment: Bedankt voor de leuke seals!
cindygroet rated for NS: Blind envelope #5 on Jan 4, 2022
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Comment: Wat een leuke swap heb ik van jou ontvangen, erg leuk. Heel veel kan ik goed gebruiken voor mijn creatieve dagboek. De die cuts zijn ook schattig. Dank je wel.
Response: Fijn dat je het goed kan gebruiken:)
Colinde rated for NS: Theetijd #11 on Dec 17, 2021
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Comment: Héél erg bedankt voor je prachtige gevulde envelopje! Je hebt er echt werk van gemaakt, echt leuk om te ontvangen. Alvast hele fijne kerstdagen gewenst!
Response: Fijn dat je het leuk vond! Jij ook fijne feestdagen gewenst:)
PizzaSmurf rated for NS: Thee adventskalender 21 + 22 on Nov 13, 2020
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Comment: Hoihoi, dankje voor de leuke envelopjes en de super leuke postcards! Helemaal verliefd op! Gaaf dat we een beetje van dezelfde dingen houden! :D
IrisDrissen rated for NS: Postcard Challenge #1 on Aug 16, 2020
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Comment: Envelop ontvangen, nu gauw gaan zaaien!! Het zaaien is gelukt, dus ik heb vandaag eindelijk je envelop open mogen maken. Bedankt voor de kaart en alle leuke extra's!! Ik heb op de facebook pagina van Nederlandse Swappers ook een bericht gezet met de foto's van het resultaat!!
Response: Oehh leuk, ik zal even kijken!
DakotaSkye93 rated for NS: Postcard Challenge #1 on Aug 15, 2020
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Comment: Hoi hoi, wat een mooie envelop! Mag de (2e) envelop nog niet openmaken maar vind het nu al super leuk. Leuk bedacht met de zaadjes! ♥ Ik ga ze morgen planten en dan afwachten. Dankjewel! Update: zojuist de envelop opengemaakt. Wat een leuk kaartje en mooie goodies. Heel blij mee dankjewel!
Meisje rated for August Birthday Postcard on Aug 3, 2020
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Comment: Dank je wel voor je leuke girlie kaart. Ik ben er nog niet echt uit hoe ik het ga vieren. Maar komt vast wel ergens een plan en in ieder geval taart! Jij ook alvast een fijne verjaardag toegewenst.💛
arystotle rated for August Birthday Postcard on Aug 1, 2020
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Comment: Thank you
DreZee rated for August Birthday Postcard on Aug 1, 2020
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Comment: Thank you for the adorable birthday postcard! It's so cute. Thank you for the sweet message. Happy birthday to you as well!

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