Aftermath

Stylish Christmas tables, looking more like the aftermath of the party, but pretty non the less.

Photography: Sharyn Cairns, Styling: Glen Proebstel

The art of giftwrapping

My favourite thing about Christmas presents is wrapping them. I try to do something different each year, all tough I am very much partial to brown paper. I am drawing some inspiration from these lovely images, now I just have to buy the contents first.

Stylist: Glen Proebstel, Photography: Sam McAdam, via HomeLife

I am so looking forward to decorating our new Norwegian home for Christmas and have been looking for inspiration on the net. When I came across these beautifully styled images by Sophie Brown I just had to share them with you. I love that hallway, its like walking into a fairytale.

Styling by Sophie Brown

Paper stars

Pretty handmade paper stars by Linn with step by step instructions on how to make them. Definitely must try this for sweet and easy Christmas decorations.

At home with Tine

It comes as no surprise that the home of Tine Kjeldsen, the woman behind Tine K Home, is simply stunning. Inspired by nature, and filled with light and soft hues this warm and inviting home has a subtle approach to christmas decorating. Yes I know it is maybe a bit early for christmas posts, but when it is done this beautifully, I couldn't help but share.

via: Boligpluss, photos by Birgitta Wolfgang Drejer/Sister Agency

Happy Christmas

Wishing you all a wonderful and merry Christmas. 

May your holidays be full of warmth and happiness, together with loved ones.

 

Styling: Eva Lindh

Gift wrap inspiration

Hopefully by now the decorations are up, and all your Christmas shopping has been done. All that is left to do is to wrap those gifts beautifully. I'm of the school of “brown paper packages, tied up with string” myself. But if you want to make a little bit more of an effort, here are some inspiring images for you to enjoy.

PS: Apologies for absents, my computer has been poorly, and is going to hospital first thing in the new year. 

Photos:Inside Out magazine http://www.homelife.com.au

Decorating with Christmas greens

Nothing spreads the Christmas cheer like decorating with greenery. In my house Hyacinths and Amaryllis where Christmas staples, and the smell of a real tree can't be beaten. Here are some lovely ways to use natural materials in your Christmas decorations. I love this star wreath, and the ice lanterns are just magical.

  

 

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Black Christmas magic

I love it when I come across Christmas colour schemes with a difference. And you don't get much more unusual than black mixed with turquoise, coral, purple and burgundy. Now thats what I call a glamorous Christmas!

Styling: Kråkvik & D'Orazio, photos: Siren Lauvdal

Christmas at Grasse

The second round of Christmas windows for Grasse. This time I made some Deer heads as props and Jo's (thats the owner of the shop) father made the fireplace. Hope you like them, I was so thrilled with the response on the first Christmas window and my paper garlands. 

Photos: copyright Hege Greenall-Scholtz