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30 November 2012

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Just to say happy weekend with these images and this music.....
oh ye...there is also a competition over at our facebook page  to win some of our cards...
photos : 1, 2, 3, 4,   5, 

gift wrapping - 1

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29 November 2012

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There is so many beautiful gift wrapping ideas around these days. Lovely shiny stickers, masking tapes,  bakers twine, satin or velvet ribbons, wrapping papers and gift tags with twist. It can be good fun especially for kids to help with wrapping. You can wrap gifts in their drawings or they can create pictures or names with masking tape.....You can see some present gift ideas over here as well.  and some ideas for diy gifts here. 
Have a lovely evening!

1. Set of gift tags - $8.75 + shipping
2. 2 sheets of word search gift wrapping -$8.50+shipping
3. Black & gold bakers twine -$14+shipping
4. Soft pink gift tags -$3+shipping
5. Happy holidays -$3.50+shipping
6. Large triangle stickers-$3+shipping

a straw hat in the kitchen

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28 November 2012



Hi, it is Petra here today.

Stockholm based studio Oscar Properties managed to turn the old straw hat factory into a very pleasant place for living. I like style of kitchens, used materials and connection with outdoors. Straw hat decoration on the walls is a tasteful reminder of the site history.

More about studio projects here

See you next week!
 

advent calendar ideas

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26 November 2012


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There has been a big interest in our last year advent calendar and it's was also featured on a few blogs lately, thank you very much for that! I made one from envelopes, you can see it here. I'm not sure what I do this year yet, maybe I will just dust off the one from last year. But if you are still on inspiration hunt for unique advent calendar here is a small line up.

You can use paper, fabric bags, paper boxes, tins, envelopes and even toilet paper rolls. And what to put inside? The usual chocolate, small gifts, books, cosmetics, sweets, lego, and even saw somewhere love letters ( for every day, imagine that!)

I do like the idea of wine bottles, but not sure how long I could manage, I think I would be really worn down by mid of December.

If you are not  into all this but still want to celebrate time before Christmas you can lit a candle every day.....

Will  you be making one this year?

All ideas and much more in my Christmas board on Pinterest

gift guide 7 - for him

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25 November 2012

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What type of a gift do you buy or make  for a man in your life this year? a husband, dad or a friend?
A music, fashion or a sport lover? here is couple of ideas from Etsy.

1. Music speaker t-shirt-$22.50+shipping
2. Neighbor poster -$75+shipping
3. Leather keychain -$24.50+shipping
4. Waxed canvas rucksack-$198+shipping
5. Favourite lyrics framed picture - $75 + shipping
6. Leather iPad case - $79+shipping

pre - Christmas decoration at home

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23 November 2012

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I know,  I know it's really early but I was asked by certain online magazine to take photos of our house and could not resist to make it a bit more Christmassy. Also yes another sort of picture gallery wall, I just love doing them.....and moving them around. This one consist of posters from our shop and some my old drawings. 

I will be back with more holiday decoration ideas soon....

gift guide 6 - personalised

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21 November 2012

PERSONALIZED
Hi, how are you today? We are getting very busy with Christmas orders and I have started buying presents yesterday myself. What do you normally buy? Have you got any usual choices? books? music, clothes, jewellery, art?

I have a few tips for you again today. This time personalised items. Something meaningful, with little touch of personality and things you might treasure forever.

I'll be back tomorrow with some advent calendar ideas and more gift tips ....

1. Custom leather luggage tags - $30 + shipping
2. Personalised leather card holder - $74 + shipping
3. Personalised heart art - $72 + shipping
4. Custom bike badge - $22 + shipping
5. Personalised copper rings - $62 + shipping
6. Personalised family return address stamp -$29.95

creating with H.

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20 November 2012


Hi, it is Petra here today.

I like to work with paper and cards, creating with H. is relaxing for me, and enjoyment for him. Usually we fine with bits of paper or treasurers from our walks. It so sweet to see him how proud he is showing his creations to his friends and how much he loves playing with them. 
If you would like to try to make these paper trees as a Christmas decoration, it's really easy, follow here. 


See you next week! 

photos & styling by P.+V. Weiss   

for him & her

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Present ideas from our shop. Posters, framed pictures, cards.....
sarah & bendrix

gift guide 5 - a baby

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18 November 2012

it's time...

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16 November 2012

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to start thinking about Christmas decorations? I'm loving every single bit in these photos, very tempted to have a similar tree this year. Have a great weekend!

all photos from here

our products take pride....

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Petra used to be our customer, then became my friend and now is also a contributor to this blog. She  took photos of products she purchased in her home. Don't they just look great? thank you!

gift guide 4 - a lady in black

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15 November 2012

BLACK
What colour do you usually wear in winter? There is always someone who only wears black and needs a lovely new leather bag or cute earrings. Moi included. Head over at Etsy to explore....

1. hand knitted cowl - $58+ shipping
2. leather bag - $285 + shipping
3. gold studs earrings - $24 + shipping
4. jumper - $42 + shipping
5. made to order Navajo blouse - $398 + shipping
6. slippers - $19 + shipping

gift guide 3 - little child

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14 November 2012

gift guide 4 - little kids
Hi there. It's glorious day here in London today and it doesn't feel like it's only 6 weeks till Christmas. But if you are struggling to find a perfect gift for a little kiddo here are some suggestions.

1. helvetica alphabet poster - $50 + shipping
2. tepee - $150 + shipping
3. wooden rabbit piggy bank - $19.50 + shipping
4. dress sewing pattern - $9.45
5. 4 large colouring posters - $36 + shipping
6. deer pillow - 20 EU + shipping

Poilâne bakery

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13 November 2012


Hi, it is Petra here today.

Nearby Saatchi gallery in London is Cuisine de bar Poilâne. This place seems to be ideal lunch spot on my next trip to London. It connects all I like: my favorite district, pleasant interior furnished with the best of Danish design and French bread. So if you will happen to be around Sloane square you can stop by and find out whether theirs kitchen is as good as interior.

See you next week! 

more about Danish design here, here and here


snow white - letterpress cards

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New truly magical letterpress cards for upcoming season. Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Magic 2013...
Blind (no colour) handmade, one by one on a vintage press by Audrey. And imagine the envelopes are pressed as well. With little snowflakes....

to buy head over to our shop

gift guide 2 - jewellery lover

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12 November 2012

gift guide 2 - jewellery lover
Hello there. Today gift guides for jewellery lovers. Again purely from Etsy sellers. Go and explore.....Which one's your favourite?

1. gold bead neckless - $25 + shipping
2. thorns ring - $77 + shipping
3. gold orchids neckless - $32 + shipping 
4. geometric wooden neckless - $32 + shipping
5. rope bracelet - $26 + shipping
6. pale blue ring - $50 + shipping

gift guide 1 - paper lovers

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11 November 2012

gift guide 1 - for paper lovers
For next 4 weeks leading up to Christmas I will be creating small gift guides  to help you to find the perfect gifts. These gift guides will be entirely from Etsy products. I love Etsy and althought  it's huge and very daunting you can find real treasures. 
As a lot of products are made to order or shipped from different countries so don't forget to order in time. 

Today - for Paper Lovers

1. calligraphy stater kit -$35 + shipping
2. DIY printable business cards - $19 + shipping
3. letterpress birthday calendar - $30+ shipping
4. notebook - $8 + shipping
5. homework pencil box - $37.50 + shipping
6. custom stationary stamp - $40 + shipping

gift tags + wrapping paper for free

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9 November 2012

hey look
Aren't these sweet? you can download these gift tags and wrapping paper for free over at hey look. I love the chalkboard background...

My parents have been staying with us for last two weeks, they had been huge help while A. was on school holidays and it was so lovely to have them around to talk to and spend time together. Week at the shop have been rather busy so as this weekend ahead of us we have couple birthdays parties and loads to catch up.
have a great one!

thurloe square

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8 November 2012

UntitledThis house is Georgian beauty in South Kensington in London and I found it through site called one fine stay. The concept of the site is you can stay in peoples houses while they are away and basically use it as a hotel. You use comfort of five star hotel but without downsides like someone bothering you at 8.30am to fold your toilet paper into triangle ( they say). They list homes in London and New York at the moment and I'm already thinking when next time in NY shall we try?

more photos of the house here

we love birds

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6 November 2012


Hi, it is Petra here today.
Last weekend I moved a picture which I like a lot from the hallway and put it above my desk. It is a pleasant memory of last winter when Hugo was often standing by the window and watching birds in the surrounding gardens. He wanted to know their names and where are they hiding when we don't see them. We have a children's folk song "will be cold, will be frost, where you birdie, where you hide?“ So we got an idea of creating our two birds pictures glued onto the remnants of wallpaper and fabrics. Imaginary place where the birds are at home. 
 
more photos here
 
See you next week! 

photos & styling by P.+V. Weiss
 

merry christmas gold foil card

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We have gone all gold lately. And for Christmas as well. This card is now in our shop, and it's delicious. The paper is very matt and thick, the gold is very shiny and sleek. Address can be printed on a white address label or written by a white or gold pen. Luxury. 

Are you thinking about Christmas yet?

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2 November 2012

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I have been playing with gift wrapping for our shop. I tend to change wrapping style and gift tags for our pictures quite a lot. And now I can't decide if to go with brown craft paper or white tissue for Christmas. What do you think? 

if I was getting married.....14.

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I normally prefer white when it comes to a wedding dress, but this cream one looks so divine. I also like the ideas of using leaves as seating cards, having a silhouette done just in minutes for entreating guests, sending invitation in a bottle and planting seeds for wedding favours. All pretty in cream and beige. 

photos from here

chocolate creative

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1 November 2012

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I'm in love with a new English Romantic collection from Chocolate creative. Beautiful styling as well. 

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