Merry Christmas!

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Cowbell Tree Trimming

I'm really loving the idea of trimming the tree with cowbells right now. So very charming and clever, don't you think?

(Via Frolic)

A Christmas Mix

Click on image above to be taken to the mix.

1. Jingle Bell Rock - Bobby Helms
2. Christmas is Coming - Vince Guaraldi Trio
3. Christmas Lights - Coldplay
4. Holly Jolly Christmas - Burl Ives
5. Last Christmas - Jimmy Eat World
6. Christmastime is Here - Vince Guaraldi Trio
7. The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas To You) - Nat King Cole
8. All I Want For Christmas Is You - My Chemical Romance
9. Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow! - Dean Martin
10. Sleigh Ride - Bing Crosby
11. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas - Judy Garland
12. Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree - Brenda Lee
13. Mele Kalikimaka (Merry Christmas) - Bing Crosby & The Andrew Sisters
14. A Marshmallow World - Dean Martin
15. Sleigh Ride - Relient K
16. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer - Gene Autry
17. It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas - Bing Crosby
18. Wizards in Winter - Trans-Siberian Orchestra

(Photo by anna/marek)

Handmade Wreath

Loveliness by Amy Merrick.

Antler Decorating

I really love this idea here. Putting lights on antlers, how awesome is that?

Christmas Lights

This amazing Coldplay song, "Christmas Lights" is almost guaranteed to be a Christmas classic one day. It's perfect. I think I've played it at least once everyday since just about when it came out. And also the video rocks too. Fireworks, a colorful piano and Elvis impersonators playing violins. Yeah!

Pinecones

What a lovely alternative to a wreath.

For the Fun Guy

A dishtowel tie, $44.55. A vintage dartboard that'll look awesome in his apartment, $24.00.



A set of some of his favorite cartoons, price varies. A vintage boy scout handbook, $10.00.



Some astronaut ice cream, $3.50. A pair of leather cowboy boots, $40.00.

For The Classy, Book-ish Guy

Some awesome warm socks for the colder days ahead, $16.50. A grey wool felt iPhone case, $26.00.



The complete Sherlock Holmes tales all wrapped up into just 2 volumes, $7.95 each. A leather writing case with all the extras, 89,00 Euro.



A wonderful Newton's Cradle for his desk, $15.13. The perfect Swiss Army knife with a removable USB flash drive, $40.95.

Christmas Inspiration

This week Christmas decorating has finally begun in my house. And this year I've really been inspried by natural, classic and simple decorations. Lots of friut, beeswax candles and fresh pine and fir.





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Animal Ornaments

These little animal ornaments are so adorable, don't you think? And they're made with all natural materials like tree bark, leaves, seed pods, and pine cone chips which makes them even better. I want these little guys all over my tree.

For the Kid in Your Life

A classic slinky because they rock and kids know it, $9.00. Awesome silly socks, $19.00.



Rainbow Twig Pencils, cause who doesn't love these? $3.95. A rad watch in their favorite color, $36.00.



A chalkboard ring that you can write on, $12.00. A super cool handmade stuffed animal that comes with his/her own story, $20.00 - $27.00.

For The Girly Vintage Lover

Mini rosebud pins, $11.00. Some giant-sized lavender bags, cause they smell amazing, $39.00.



A bicycle tote bag for groceries, books, whatever, $19.99. Some darling shoe clips to give some simple shoes a new twist, $20.00/$28.00.



The movie poster of her favorite movie for her apartment, price varies. Some lovely beeswax candles because who doesn't love these? £8.50.

For The Nature Loving Girl

I thought about it and thought about it and finally decided I just had to do some gift guides on here. This one's for the nature loving girl be it friend, mom, sister, second cousin twice removed, whomever.


Scout Pack for camping and other things, $85.00. Some lovely skin cream that smells like a campfire, $8.50.


A tree tea towel to bring some nature into a kitchen, £12.00. Some vegetable seeds for their garden, $2.00 each.


Jasper Conran's book Country, that's filled with all sorts of lovely images of country life, $37.80. A pretty painting to brighten up a spot in her apartment, $35.00.

Christmas Lights Gone Wild

This is seriously awesome!

Beautiful Wreaths

I'm really loving these beautiful wreaths from Terrain right now.

Simple Napkin Rings

I really love the look of these super simple napkin rings. So perfect for a Christmas dinner party, don't you think? And if that isn't enough they're printable, download the template here.

Holiday Hair

And speaking of Christmas, have you seen this lovely hair how-to? Absolutely perfect for holiday parties, wouldn't you say?

(Via Wit & Delight)

Rifle Paper Co. Holiday Collection

It's getting to be that time of year again. Time to send out Christmas cards you know. Thankfully we have the lovely Rifle Paper Co. to help us get through and with wonderful results. My favorite is the nativity scene. Isn't it lovely?

A Swedish Christmas

This Swedish Christmas look has got me going crazy lately! So beautiful and natural and simple. But then, these dudes always have it down when it comes to interior design.

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