Stay warm and happy weekend

Hello, sweets! Are you having a relaxing Saturday? I sure am, cozied up in bed with my laptop, warm under a cover and inspired big time! Inspired to be better, happier, more understanding and inspired to smile more (new year’s resolutions perhaps?). What are you inspired to do today?

I have to say it wouldn’t be the same without the ‘warm under a cover’ part, I’m obsessed with staying warm and hate it when I’m cold. Seriously, there’s no worse feeling for me. That’s why I’m dreaming today about fireplaces of all kind – they totally change a room making it more inviting and home-y.

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Home tour: Vintage, Scandinavian and colorful

Well, I guess the title said it all – I’m now sharing with you a home located in Sweden, Scandinavian to the core with pops of bright colors and vintage accessories (after all the owner, Leah, is a vintage furniture shop owner – is that a dream job or what?). Aaand Leah’s favorite color is yellow (which dominates throughout the house) – can I move in?

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Winter getaway

With the hectic couple of months I’ve had by far, the only thing on my mind is a getaway, so I suggest we all pack our stuff and head for a winter adventure – a getaway where we get to stay in a cabin, where there is a warm fireplace, fur all around, hot cocoa, stacks of magazines and books and all the other things your heart falls for :). I for one feel totally mesmerized by the beauty of the nature when I’m in the middle of the wilderness during the winter, so there’s not much I need besides that, but I won’t refuse all of the above. And to make it complete, here’s the visual treat of this post:

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Christmas tree hunting

Don’t know how about you, guys, but I think Christmas tree hunting is just as exciting as Christmas tree decorating is! It’s some sort of ritual that helps us get in the holiday mood and it definitely can be fun and memorable especially when you share it with loved ones. That’s why the pictures I came across recently were just too cute to be ignored!

P.S. How does tree hunting look in your family? Do you all get involved?

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Gift ideas: Darling Clementine

The holidays are just around the corner therefore it’s the perfect time to look for pretty paper goodies and get busy with sending Christmas cards (are you sending them this year, by the way?). I find handwritten cards ridiculously darling and timeless – better than any gift! And I fell for the goodies offered by Darling Clementine (I bet you know them, right?) – real heartmelters! They have cards, notebooks, trays, pillows and everything looks gorgeous! Take a look, you might get an idea or two :)

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Happy weekend

It slipped my mind yesterday to welcome you to December (really? is 2011 almost done?). I still can’t believe it, but oh well – one thing is clear – the holiday season is here! Just like I say every year, this is my favorite time of the year and I look forward to setting up the tree, to be snowed in and to enjoy this magical time.

What are you looking forward to? Time with the family? Presents? Perhaps writing down resolutions for 2012?

Have a wonderful weekend, sweets!

*image via fryd + design

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Thom Filicia

Can I just say Thom Filicia is my new interior design idol? The man is a genius and I’m amazed by his decorating style, aesthetics and the subtle charm of every inch he’s designed. From modern to eclectic to traditionalism Thom Filicia manages to inspire us with down-to-earth designs which feel very livable, not too sophisticated and definitely swoon-worthy. I know if I had to choose who may design my home (a girl can dream), Thom would be on the top of my list!

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Keep calm and sparkle

There’s not much to add to this post but a bunch of glittery images to cheer you up and to remind you that we all need some sparkle in our lives every once in a while. So I’m embracing the famous (slightly altered) Keep calm slogan and am wishing you a lovely week!

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Christmas mania

Or should I say Christmania? I have to confess, although last week I said why hurry to winter holidays, this week I’m quite hooked on everything Christmas related. This was always my weakness – baubles, glittery decoration, the tree, the presents – all this magic puts me on a very festive mode (which I’m in these days). I keep seeing how people decorate this year their Christmas tree and guess what, looks to me the main colors are pretty much the same like last year’s palette – mint, teal, silver (check my last year’s post here), although the glamorous golden doesn’t look bad either.

Here are some images from Emily Henderson‘s holiday guide (LOVE it, by the way!):

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Bright and light

Hello, loves! It’s Friday, can you believe it? This sure was a tough week all around, so I’m glad I’ll get some time to properly breath the upcoming two days. Although I do have some plans, I’ll allow myself to sleep in, be lazy, read a few chapters of the book I started months   ago without getting the chance to finish it, watch a movie, drink tea and many more things like that, because you know – life is all about small details that make us happy.

What are you doing this weekend?

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