As the Netherlands grew into one of the largest colonial powers in the 16th century, trade increased with Asia. These excursions brought Chinese and Japanese pottery back to the Netherlands. One of the other things brought back from Asia was black tea, but the Dutch didn’t have anything to put their tea in. So Dutch potters began making teapots and teacups in the style of the prized Asian pottery. By the 17th century, the Dutch had overtaken the market and flooded it with the blue and white earthenware.
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The web is saturated with tips and shortcuts to glowing, break-out free skin. It can be a little confusing. We’ve shortened the list to the most important things you should be doing to end and prevent those never ending spot clusters!
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You may have noticed or seen Jordy Murray's (@j_murr) face before... maybe because Jordy is the main model on our Bloomeffects website and the face of many of our campaigns, or maybe because she was a Playmate in the December 2019 Playboy issue!
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Our super-cute Tulip Print Headband keeps hair out of your face and out of your product! Whether giving yourself the full royal skincare treatment, applying makeup, or just cleansing your face,...
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We are so lucky to have the incredible Diipa Khosla a part of our Bloomeffects family. Diipa was born in India and moved to the Netherlands to study International...
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Across the world, tulips mark the start of spring, standing as centerpieces at kitchen tables. Here in Holland they stretch in magnificent fields across the countryside in late April, drawing...
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In May 2019, beauty editors from Marie Claire, Elle, Allure and Refinery29, along with top tier influencers, landed in Amsterdam. They were there to experience the Dutch tulip...
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You may know Christa B. Allen as the young Jennifer Garner in the 2004 movie classic ‘13 Going on 30’ or Charlotte Grayson on the extremely popular ABC drama ‘Revenge’,...
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Having hydrated and supple skin isn’t as easy as just lathering on your favorite moisturizer and hoping for the best! Follow our 4 step guide for healthier, hydrated skin. Stay...
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We understand how physically painful (think chapped lips and cracked skin) and emotionally draining having dry skin can be, particularly as we transition between seasons. It can be a result...
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We love picking the brains of our Bloomeffects friends. Who better to share some pearls of wisdom than the wonderful (or should we say ‘wanderful’) Melissa Lau, aka @wanderfultraveler. Melissa was...
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Having Dutch roots really inspires our team to be sustainable in everything we do. Most people don’t realize that this tiny, tiny country is actually one of the leaders in...
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