About Aritha

Hi, I’m Aritha — and I’m happy you’re here.

A few years ago, this blog started as a place to share English versions of my Dutch blog Kostbaar (Precious). In the beginning, both blogs were nearly the same.

But over time, they slowly grew apart. Here, I now sometimes follow writing challenges, or share personal stories like my One Word for the year. It’s a space that feels more free and flexible — I write here when something fits better in English, or when I just feel like it.

I still post on Kostbaar too, but I no longer try to keep both blogs identical. That has actually brought me more peace and joy in writing. 

Who I Am (In a Nutshell)

Married for 34 years. Mom. Cheerful diamond painter. Sunflower grower. Winter scarf knitter. Author of “about ten books” (who’s counting?). And blogging? That’s my happy place.

I enjoy writing different blogs. It gives the writer in me room to breathe and lets my creativity find its own way.

My husband says I don’t need to put everything into one blog.
“This is who you are,” he tells me.
“Let it be a little messy. Let it be you.”