In The Mood

 

 

 

Bonjour !

Long time no see.

We've been busy working on our house, and I'm pleased to say that it actually feels as if we're getting somewhere, at long last! A couple more major jobs to finish and I'll be ready to decorate for Christmas. 

We made a very simple Advent calendar using olive branches from our garden, strips of old jeans and sachets of chocolates yesterday. As you can see, it's pretty minimal and goes well with our simple white and grey interior.

 

Black, brown, white, blue and olive green - our moodboard for this year.

Happy December!

Thanks for the inspiration:

 ILaBoom

 Catherine Gontier

Marjorie Colas

Debbie Andrews 

Taftyli

Sunday Morning Designs 

Seth Smoot

 

A for Aubrac

A for Aubrac

  and an Antique Home too.

Somehow these worlds go perfectly together

Simple

Poetic

 

 

and oh so beautiful

at anytime of year.

There isn't one single photo on Victoire Meneur's website that I don't like. 

You can follow this talented âme sensible here as well.

 Enjoy!

Etsy Finds: A Vintage Christmas

 

Bonjour !

I am sorry it's been so quiet round here. 

For once (I'm never ill!), I've been a little off colour, nursing a nasty cold and ear infection... I guess it's Winter after all.

After wrestling my way through busy shopping centres over-excessively adorned in gold, tinsel and sparkling lights this weekend, I am yearning for the simplicity of vintage decorations today.

I hope you enjoy this small collection of finds from etsy, which I am really at the moment. I hope you'll follow me there too!

Thanks for the inspiration:

Whatnotsandsuch 

Sherrysewingandcroc

 Robinseggbleunest

Creative Junkee

Bellalulu

High Five #81

A huge High Five for

Vivid Grey

Because they too believe in Everyday Magic.

Yes, living with children can be modern, minimal, poetic and fun!

Manufactured to order, by hand in Vienna, using only the finest organic and fair trade certified materials, this company's products are everything I love.

Take your time discovering this one

So perfect in every way.

via

Minimal & Modern

 

 

 

 Did you know that Christmas Time is my most popular moodboard on pinterest?

Surprising really, as we like to keep things pretty simple at home.

I'm determined to be organised this year, however, and I've started to create lists for my close family and friends.

 I'm even curating a gift guide for you too.

Do you celebrate Christmas? If so, what are your plans?

I'm going for black & white with a touch of green. 

Minimal and modern, that's me!

Love that wreath made from olive branches.

We have plenty of those in our garden.

Which reminds me -

it's olive-picking time!

Thanks for the inspiration:

 Amy Merrick

 Jo Waterhouse

Rafa Kids

Les Copirates

Les Zigouis

Hakiki Room

Milimbo

 Building Block, Correll Correll,TOC Studio