I can now say that , yes, it is indeed that good. After living in the U.S. and coming back over to Holland, HEMA is my favorite go -to store:
Make-up- HEMA
wrapping paper-HEMA
school supplies-HEMA
hats, gloves, mittens- HEMA
pick up a quick bottle of wine- HEMA
underwear, socks, undershirts for the family-HEMA
anything you can't live without-HEMA:)
I have actually started telling the kids if we can't find it at HEMA, we probably don't need it.:) I know to my American friends it may sound like a Wal- Mart. But, it isn't like that...it doesn't have masses of items piled on the shelves. Everything in the store seems to be thoughtfully placed and subtly advertised. I LOVE it!:)
I remember a Dutch friend telling me while I lived in Lagos that many Dutch women will say," Don't forget my HEMA." I now know what they mean.:)
My Flat YNO sisters went with me to HEMA last week:) |
a peek inside the bottom floor ( it has 3 floors) |
The cafe on the top floor.:) |
Jip and Janneke merchandise at HEMA.:) |
Rammelaar Muis |
Cafe on the top floor of the HEMA:) |
The Groninger Koek is delicious as you can see by almost none of it left! Yes, it is specific only to Groningen and you can read more about it here. |
Ok, now I am getting a bit off track. But if you do read the link I pasted in the post, you will understand why the people of Holland LOVE their HEMA and so many other things that make The Netherlands such a wonderful country. Thanks for stopping by! Now I am off to put on a sweater...after not living in a place with real seasons for almost 20 years, this warm climate girl is slowly getting used to the dipping temps! I'll post more about that soon!:)
Doei!
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