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13/12/2013

Wish list

Gifts are one of the things that belongs to Christmas. We learn to write wish lists to Santa Claus when we are small. Age has no importance whatsoever when it comes to Christmas gifts. It sparkles as much in the adults’ eyes as the little ones. It’s important with the content for some of us, but what creates the whole feeling are the packages themselves, wrapping paper, string, ribbon & all colours. Speaking of wish lists, our guys still writes lists every year for Christmas. Maybe not so much for sending to Santa, but to maintain the tradition, the feeling & excitement. Perhaps also to ensure that a couple desires are met, who knows!

Small gifts in a paper bag / absolutelybeautifulthings.blogspot.com.au

White Christmas presents on a sledge / kotivinki.fi

Handmade gifts / fellowfeloow.com

With strings & ribbons / lexwhatwear.com

Boxes, available in different sizes / livethemma.se

Small & cute with glossy paper / sweetpaul.typepad.com

Edible gifts in paper box / whiteonricecouple.com

Nice handmade design / tumblr.com

Consideration & care / bengtgarden.com

Department stores for luxury / agentbauer.com photograp Mikale Beckman

Coordinated wrapping paper / eaofgirasoles.blogspot.com.es

Aesthetically / lejardindelildelle.tumblr.com

Classically & romantic / snowfl4kes.tumblr.com

ECO conscious / allthebeautifulthings.tumblr

Spotted with spruce / smäm.se

Take care / Marie

Tagged Christmas, christmas gifts, Gift, Gift wrapping, handmade, santa claus, tradition, wish list, wrapping paper

11/12/2013

Daily inspiration, Kitchen

This is admittedly a narrow & elongated kitchen but the material of choice in white & birch creates an impression of spaciousness. The storage cabinets with glass doors to the right balances the entire room while the left part is not taken up by the usual the wall cupboards, which comes in handy in this layout. Since the windows aren’t taken up by any curtains, the light flows freely through the whole room. Very nice indeed!

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Take care / Marie

Tagged elongated, entire room, glass doors, kitchen, Kitchen cabinet, spaciousness, storage cabinets, wall cupboards

10/12/2013

Daily inspiration, set the table

I like to tables in simple manner & not overburden with decorations. It’s not always easy to know when to quit. Many times, I think it gets too busy. Some decorations such as fresh flowers or candlesticks are in the way of conversations & eye contact. Understand me right, it’s certainly beautiful, but not always functionally. Taste-wise, I prefer tablecloths covering the entire table. Linen or Cotton fabric, with very simple patterns. (if some at al) It might not sound exciting but it becomes nice enough & makes the entire room with all invited, less stressed or busy. To exaggerate a little, on occasions like Christmas, works fine 🙂

/ blog.stylizimo.com

Take care / Marie

Tagged candlesticks, cotton fabric, decorations, fresh flowers, Linen, set the table, table, Tablecloth, Tableware

10/12/2013

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Daily inspiration, relax

It has been a tough period with a lot of work for a while now. I would like to get away from everything & everyone, for own time without any obligation to anyone. To just relax & not think any thoughts (if possible). That’s not much to ask for, is it?

/ theyallhateus.com

Take care / Marie

Tagged Box of chocolate, Cold night, Good book, Large sweater, relax, Soft socks, Warm tea

08/12/2013

Wood logs

Wood logs, fireplaces & to gather around the fire with candles & blankets, that’s perfect at this time of year. Now, it’s not winter on my side of the globe, but I still associate Christmas with snow, winter & cold weather. It’s quite incredible how tradition & upbringing has such an impact. No matter how I try, I just can’t get in to the Christmas spirit. It won’t work in this heat.

Now I was actually more interested of stored wood than open fireplaces. I like when natural materials have a natural place in the home. It’s a bit of a luxury feel, getting to lit a fire & gather at home, with near & dear ones. Don’t you think?

Nice corner / bloodandchampagne.tumblr.com