Embrace the organic trend and do a little branching out this holiday season!
Do it!
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| House & Home |
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| House & Home |
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| La Maison d'Anna G. |
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| Country Living |
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Monday, December 10, 2012
Sunday, December 9, 2012
The garlands were hung by the chimney with care...
...and some of them wind their way up the stair!
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| The Perfect Palette |
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| The Gifts of Life |
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| Good Housekeeping |
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| Holly Mathis Interiors |
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| My Notting Hill |
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| Ritzy Bee |
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| House and Home |
Thursday, December 6, 2012
My friend and über-blogger, Tina, from The Enchanted Home, has done a post inviting fellow bloggers to share some gift ideas. Go here for some wonderful inspiration.
We leave tomorrow to fly across the Atlantic so this will be my last post for 2012.
Looking forward to seeing you all in 2013.
Till then
Sharon x
Sunday, December 2, 2012
I am not putting up any Christmas decorations this year! It's not a statement against commercialism or any anti-Christmas sentiment, it's purely because we are going to be away on holiday for almost the whole of December so there doesn't really seem to be any point. It actually feels a bit strange not to be thinking about what sort of look or colour scheme I would be choosing this year, not having that ritual of unpacking the decorations and deciding how to place things, and having the memories associated with hanging the decorations obtained from various travels.
To be honest - it has me feeling a bit upside down! But, being a blogger, allows me to have a bit of fun and do some virtual decorating instead.
I've decided to keep it simple and natural with touches of red.
The stockings will be hung on the mantel ....
...Christmas cookies will be baked...
...the decorations will be unpacked and arranged...
.... presents will be wrapped with plain white or brown paper...
....and tied up with pretty red ribbons or twine...
...and delivered in person and on time....
...or maybe Santa can help a bit with this task!
The table will be set, fresh greenery with touches of red...
The wreaths will be hung...
...we won't neglect the outside...
...and doing it virtually means I can have snow...in sunny South Africa!!
...maybe even the dogs will be decorated....
And when you have a virtual Christmas, the dog can't eat the turkey!..
We will be sure to bring back some mementos from our travels.
But before we set sail for distant shores, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you, all my wonderful blog friends and readers, for your fantastic support of my little blog. It truly means the world to me!
I would also like to wish you and your families a beautiful Christmas filled with love and laughter.
Till next year...
Sharon x
Image source: 1. Blue Room Lady 2. Zsa Zsa Bellagio 3. Pinterest 4. Le Petit Chou Chou 5. Coffee, Pearls and Poetry, 6. Coffee, Pearls and Poetry 7. Zara 8. Tumblr, 9. A Spoonful of Sugar Designs 10. Odessa May Blog 11. Serenityyou.com 12. Annie Girl 13. Crush Cul de Sac 14, 15 & 16 Casa Decorada 17. Blue Room Lady 18. An Eclectic Pause 19. Casa Decorada 20. Zsa Zsa Bellagio 21. Tumblr 22, 23, 24 Google 25. Tumblr
Sunday, November 25, 2012
With the festive season upon us, I thought it fitting to turn my thoughts to things entertaining and, naturally, the first thing that came to mind was drinks and where to serve them from (or should it be "from whence to serve them"??)
I am not a big fan of home bars, although I have seen a few I could live with. I tend to be more of a "drinks cupboard" kind of girl.
This is my linen press turned drinks cupboard at home.
I have seen this one a lot on the web, as probably have you, but it is so pretty it is worth showing again.
This purpose built cupboard features some clever details.
How about this stylish one filled with pretty glassware?
I think this is my favourite. I love the design and it is so practical with a small sink built in.
It doesn't have to be a grand looking cupboard. This quaint vintage one has much appeal.
A secretary desk with handy fold out desk top makes an excellent drinks cabinet!
This looks like a similar idea. The books form a great backdrop to the drinks tray.
Or why not re-purpose a filing cabinet?
...or a workbench?
...Or a kitchen dresser?
If you don't have a cupboard that will work, a simple butlers tray is a stylish alternative.
Or a beautiful tray on top of a chest or table can perfectly serve the purpose.
It helps to have the tray beautifully arranged as Sarah Richardson has done above, or the perennially stylish Slim Paley, below.
So whatever your preference, cheers to you (and don't let your guests drink and drive).
Till next time
Sharon x
Image source: 1. Tumblr 2 & 3. Roses and Rust 4. Reese and Marie 5. Simple Details Blog 6 & 7. Delight by Design Blog 8. Desde my Ventana 9. Lonny Mag 10. And George 11. Pottery Barn 12. Tumblr 13. Casa Decorada 14. Habitually Chic Blog 15. Tumblr 16. Sarah Richardson 17 Slim Paley blog 18. Turquoise Tulips and Bliss
