Great table runner idea..

Am just ducking out from reading wonderful posts over

at 'Anzu' (you will love this blog), and felt I had to share

this great table runner idea that Ellen found via 'Brooklyn Bride'.

Image from 'Brooklyn Bride' via 'Anzu London'

I love the idea of using old photos (read: scans and printouts of..)

as a unique and arty table runner like this. What a great treat to have

old memories scattered on a table like that - imagine the lovely

conversations the pictures will inspire! Would be great for a family

reunion, wedding anniversary or birthday party. Endless uses indeed!

x Charlotta

Simple but very nice..

Thought this was a cute idea for Easter..

Love this clean uncluttered look. 

Image from Martha Stewart

via Un Peu Plus Jolie

xCharlotta

Easter eggs..

Though I must confess that in our house Easter does not 

entail any major decorational efforts, we try to find time

to decorate some eggs. They may not be as stylish or

elaborate as the ones below, but it is great fun!

National Geographic

 

I was totally blown away when I saw this image via the

'National Geographic' magazine - isn't this amazing!?

Travel Ukraine

Ukrainian beaded eggs. These would be great in as part of a

traditional Easter table, but where does one find the time.. 

I wish my days (& energy levels) allowed for things like this..

 

Cottage In The Making (both)

Just love these simple yet ornate eggs. Just look at some of these

patterns - they are amazing! Love the colours as well.

S

Sweet Paul

Last but not least, I have drooled over the perfection of 

this egg that was done for Sweet Paul as part of a shoot. 

Wouldn't a series  of these with personal messages for 

Easter-over-night-guests would be a magnificent treat.. 

If only...*sigh*

What Easter treats are you guys cooking up this year?

xCharlotta

Amazing alfresco..

Though it is officially Autumn here in Australia,

the weather continues to be warm and lovely.

 Belle Maison

In contrary to Sydney Summer, it is actually really

pleasant to be outside now and makes it easy and fun

to plan for an array of nice & creative alfresco events.

Source unknown

Creating a table and a beautiful base for a garden party, 

birthday brunch or picnic with friends is so enjoyable!

Here is some lovely inspiration for alfresco fun -

from Spring to Autumn here we go..

Spring
 

Frances Janisch

Michael Dubois

 Brabourne Farm

 Bride's Cafe

Summer

City Sage

 Nskwood.net

D

Donna Hay

Bride's Cafe

Autumn

Mario Villa

Completely Coastal

 Weekend Host

Weekend Hostess

Bon appétit!

xCharlotta

Helt Enkelt..

Have just come across a new (to me) blog called

'Helt Enkelt'

It's run by a Swedish girl called Anna Malin,

& her blog is full of fun and wonderful inspiration.

This is the sort of thing this talented girl can achieve..

Click HERE to see the original post. 

xCharlotta

Styling by Emma Thomas

Styling.

A word that sends shivers of excitement down

my spine, and something I could devote my whole

day to if only time allowed..  Here are snippets of

work by extremely talented stylist and art director

Emma Thomas who has worked with a long list

of impressive giants such as Harrods, Marie Claire,

The Times Magazine, Elle Decoration UK etc etc.

Her portfolio is overflowing with wonderful work,

so do jump across to take a closer look after this..

xCharlotta

Christmas spirit

Just a little mixed bag of Xmas goodies..

I can never get enough of candle light..

source unknown

Love this little tree in a glass bottle..

By Swedish Åhlens

Have shown this before, but the tilted tree is

so charming that it doesn't hurt repeating..

via Tine K

Adorable silver deer

source unknown

xCharlotta

Winter bliss

The snow keeps on pouring down here in Sweden!

Everyone is excited about the snow and went a bit crazy after
the initial snowfall - 'bit like this happy dog found via Tumblr.
I felt exactly like this! :)

Little by little we are decorating the house, however we are
leaving the tree till last as there is something magical about
hanging the ornaments in the last few days before Christmas.

Presents are bought and will be wrapped with great care and
a hearty dose of love in the next couple of days. In our family
we write rhymes on our tags and take our time in opening the
gifts on Christmas Eve (Swedish tradition) - it is so much fun!

Four days till my husband arrives from high-summer in Sydney
and land in an incredibly beautiful Swedish Winter wonderland.

The cultural / seasonal shock will be intense for sure and I am

bringing a great big sheepskin lined coat to the airport which

he can wrap himself in to endure the first encounter of Winter!

(love how this 'Living Etc' image includes drying socks..)

Five days till Santa arrives in Sweden, and the energy

is high and the air full of excitement in our house..

Can't wait to wake up on the morning of Christmas Eve!

xCharlotta

Bird feeder

As the snow is pouring down I am thinking of my friends

the birds (I love birds!). Here's a nice and decorative idea

that will keep the little darlings well fed & happy.

Image via Apartment Therapy

xCharlotta

Tropical Christmas

We try to alternate Christmas in Australia and Sweden so that

we get to experience both flavours of our 'Swedralian family'.

To me Christmas in Australia has to look completely different

to that of my beloved Sweden. With soaring heat and high

humidity I feel it is wrong to re-create a 'traditional' Christmas

look, and I am always on the look-out for new ideas to use.

Like these..

Banana leaf wreath.

Heavenly Eucaplyptus draped beneath the mantle - I am
so doing  this next year when we most likely will spend
Christmas in Sydney.  I love the scent of Eucalyptus!

 

Paper bag lanterns

 

Fairylight Xmas tree for the garden

 

Starfish and beach treasure lanterns.

Eucalyptus and herb Xmas wreath - would work as a nice

repellant for the Australian insects as well..

(I don't miss them a bit!)

 

xCharlotta

Danish Christmas delight

Having seen a couple of these pictures float around

the wonderful world of blogs, I was thrilled to find

the full feature of  Marianne Brandi and husband

Keld Mikkelsen's flat in Copenhagen, Denmark.

The 'Living Etc gallery' includes images of their

stunning 400 sq meter purpouse built rental flat,
that is full of inspiring ideas for both interior and
Christmas decor - a lot of ideas to adopt and adapt..

xCharlotta