Let it Glow: 5 Pretty Candle Displays You Can Make In An Instant!
Wednesday 18 December 2019
Maja's Cosy Swedish Home All Decked out for Christmas!
Monday 19 December 2022
6 beautifully simple Scandinavian DIY Christmas decorations
Friday 2 December 2016
Ooooooooh so lovely, don't you think?
Here's how:
1. Marij Hessel talks us through fab DIY baubles.
2. Norwegian blogger Nina Holst's pretty mini wreath place setting (no instructions, but I am guessing twisting into a circle and wiring together?).
3. See the DIY instructions for A Merry Thought's wonderful minimal half wreath.
4. Light up your wreath like Francois et Moi's DIY candle wreath.
5. Or go traditional like Babes in Boyland's rosemary wreath (step by step guide here).
6. And finally, who said putting up lights isn't creative?! How about shunning the usual Christmas ones for simple string bulb lighting like at Zeta's Julmarknad and arrange your way?!
After a few more ideas? You might also like to check out 3 beautifully simple DIY Christmas decorations. And my Christmas archive (scroll past the first post if it's this one) - full of Scandinavian homes in the festive spirit (including my own!).
What will you be making this Christmas?
Have a wonderfully creative weekend!
PS This post is a result of a special request from my sister - good luck with your wreath tomorrow Cas!
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A Swedish country-style Christmas
Friday 22 November 2013
Styling and photography: Marie Delice Karlsson with kind permission. Lantliv |
Anything you love about this home in particular?
It's got me thinking about Christmas trees. Here's a picture of our Christmas tree from last year which we cut down from a nearby forest (our annual family tradition!)...and here's a little inspiration on Scandinavian style Christmas trees....or for a more modern Christmas tree. What does your tree look like?
Oh and if you're shopping for advent calendar's this weekend I'm loving this pretty white linen advent calendar from The Linen Works (and their linen tablecloth is perfect for Christmas too!).
Or perhaps you'd like to create your own advert calendar?
Have a lovely weekend!
PS You can see more lovely images and read about this home over at Lantliv.
6 Pretty Scandinavian DIY Christmas Gift-Wrapping Ideas
Friday 16 December 2022
Have you finished your Christmas shopping (if you celebrate / exchange presents)? I'm not quite there yet, but I'm already looking forward to the next phase: the gift wrapping! Every year I envisage myself spending hours baking, creating DIY decorations and lovingly making my own wrapping paper. The reality is somewhat different! Do you feel the same? The good news is that in this gift-wrapping round-up there is something for everyone - whether you prefer / have the time to make things from scratch, or would simply like to add a simple, yet pretty touch to your presents! Either way, why not make an evening of it with candlelight and glögg (mulled wine). You could also make up a riddle to go with each present - just like the Swedes do! Here are 6 lovely ideas:
1. Paper tree - the wrapping above looks highly sophisticated, but just cutting out a long 'ribbon' from the wrapping paper you are using and arranging its in a Christmas tree shape is as easy as can be, and makes a great replacement for shop bought bows!
1. Paper cut outs - Swede Helena Lyth shows a step by step guide on how to create decorative cut outs in your wrapping paper.