Danielle Keulen decorates home to brighten Brussels neighborhood
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Danielle Keulen, a resident of Etterbeek, Belgium, decorates the front of her house with Halloween decorations every year.
Keulen began putting up decorations on October 11th, partly to create a cheerful atmosphere for children from the four nearby schools. She noticed other residents, including expatriates, also decorate for Halloween, making it easy to spot their homes.
Keulen, originally from Maastricht, Netherlands, has lived in Brussels since 2013 and currently works at the European Commission, focusing on crisis countries like Yemen and the Red Sea region. Before joining the Commission, she worked with the United Nations on peace-building in Africa and the Middle East, where she faced dangerous situations, including escaping two kidnapping attempts in Somalia and Congo. Her house, built in 1918, underwent restoration revealing it once had a horse stable where her garage now stands.
Despite her experiences in conflict zones, Keulen enjoys her work and hopes to return to countries like Afghanistan and Syria once her children finish their studies to continue her work.
