Winter set in with an icy enthusiasm yesterday. The country is covered in white, and I had to break off a meeting with Cardle’s creative director early yesterday afternoon in order to get back home safely and before dark – the average speed on the roads, which had not yet been cleared, was about 15 Kph, and there was some slip-sliding here and there.

This morning provided us with some stunning views. I couldn’t resist the urge to go out and click a few photos (in my pyjamas without gloves at -9 C – I did wear a jacket, though).

Here is an impression of Zoetermeer (NL) – or Sweet Lake City, as we like to call it – on a cold winter’s morning in February, 2012.