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I didn’t get enough white Christmas yesterday with Monday’s Pretty Things :: Scandinavian Christmas, so I thought I’d link up with the Gussy Sews Inspiration Workshop (which isn’t until Thursday. I scheduled this post a day early. Oops!).

Scandinavian Christmas tree – photo by Sofi Sykfont for the Swedish magazine Lantliv

Scandinavian interior – photo by Roy Alsén, styling by Anne-Charlotte Andersson and Anna Kvarnström, for the Swedish magazine Livet På Landet

Exterior of Danish home at Christmastime – photo via the Swedish magazine Sköna Hem

Mother and son on wintery Christmas porch in Denmark – photo via the Swedish magazine Sköna Hem

Someday, I think I’d like to have a tree decorated with all white and silver ornaments, and maybe some cranberries. Ahh, dreamy. Right now, though, we have something a little more beautiful than that. ;-) Despite endless reprimands, the toddler-baby removes a rather high percentage of our Christmas tree ornaments on a daily basis, and strands of lights keep burning out. The decor theme, more and more, is looking like dark, blank patches. But when I look at Aveline’s dancing, happy eyes staring up at the tree, the tree is as perfect to me as any in a magazine shoot. Oh, I love her!

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MONDAY’S PRETTY THINGS :: Scandinavian Christmas

December 5, 2011March 22, 2014 Gina @ Oaxacaborn

UPDATE: Open call for guest posts for a brand-new Scandinavian Christmas blog series!

I think what I really like about this is the birch branch and the natural light from the window behind the garland. The colors in this photo made me think of Scandinavian design and Scandinavian Christmases — white, white, white with some natural elements and burst of bright color here and there.

Felt Ball Cascade Kit via the ACME Party Box Company

Frederikke Heiberg, a Danish photographer, captured Christmastime in a gorgeous seaside home in Rågeleje, Denmark. The following three photos were published in the Swedish magazine Lantliv. Aren’t they lovely?

Kjerstis Lykke, a Norwegian photographer and blogger, has a gorgeously simple and elegant home. When I see photos like this, I want to seriously clean and dejunk with a giant garbage bag in hand.

As the owner of a tree which is wholly undecorated everywhere within the baby-toddler’s reach, I loved her rationale behind the minimalistic decorating —

Fir was in place yesterday, and it is not overloaded with lots of Christmas decorations. I have boxes of boxes with pretty beads in the poor man’s silver in the freezing attic, but with a 2 year old who cruise around in your living room on his bike, so they better in the cold;)? (Poorly translated by Google Translate; alas, I do not know Norwegian.)

Off to bemoan clutter and with a renewed resolve to dejunk,
Gina

Life in Photos

A Little Tour of a Corner of our Home

November 10, 2011March 22, 2014 Gina @ Oaxacaborn

Striped Curtains in Wind, Orange Paper Lantern, Orange Mirror
Since I finally finished sewing the third striped curtain, I thought I’d share the completed room. We only moved in at the end of February…it’s about time, right?

Black, White, Red and Orange Bedroom

Keep Calm, Milo Berries, Noferin, Matryoshka

The dried milo berries are from our wedding. Our centerpieces — large hurricane lamps — contained tiny bouquets of milo berries sticking out of black sand. The berries were also scattered around at the end of the aisle, instead of flower petals. Headbands Oaxacaborn on Etsy, Aveline's First Stocking

Aveline’s first little stocking, and a few of the headbands in my shop. I’m SO looking forward to Aveline’s first Christmas!

Inspiration

Anthropologie tour via iPhone Photos

October 5, 2011October 12, 2011 Gina @ Oaxacaborn

Sis(in-law) Hannah and I went to Anthropologie last week — can you believe it was my first time there since I moved to Florida at the end of February?! Too ridiculous. I used to go all the time when we lived in California, and I definitely want to get back in the habit.

As you can see, I was shamelessly enthusiastic and clicked a bunch of snapshots with my phone. (Click to see all fifteen photos.)

Continue reading “Anthropologie tour via iPhone Photos” →

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Monday’s Pretty Things

October 3, 2011October 12, 2011 Gina @ Oaxacaborn

Strung Silk Necklace via Anthropologie

DIY Wooden Branch Buttons via Shrimp Salad Circus

Tree Trunk Vase via Ferm Living

Burlap banner with text hearts via iwishedforyou on Etsy

Striped Rug via Morris, Etc

Quilt via Cassandra Ellis

You might like to read Monday’s Pretty Things from previous weeks.

Inspiration

Autumn 2011 Toast UK House + Home Catalogue

September 29, 2011October 8, 2012 Gina @ Oaxacaborn

This year’s autumn house and home collection from Toast UK certainly doesn’t disappoint! I just love the colors and textures. So incredibly cozy!

All images via Toast UK.

You might also like to read my other Toast UK round-ups:

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Monday’s Pretty Things :: Sunshine Yellow Edition

September 19, 2011October 12, 2011 Gina @ Oaxacaborn

Let’s Go Anywhere via Emily O Photography on Flickr

It’s our motto.

Wherever We Are via vol.25

I love this. Have you seen vol.25’s other prints? Such fun illustrations!

Wooden Yellow House via MerrittHyde on Etsy

I seem to have a theme going on this week. I love how that happens without me even realizing it or planning it out ahead of time.

Felted Acorns via Fairyfolk on Etsy

I miss acorns. Florida is severely lacking in the towering oak department.

House facade at Old Kastro village in Sifnos island, Western Cyclades, Greece via Gargaro on Flickr

This Mediterranean house is so very bright and sunshine-y!

Citrus Baby Blanket via The Purl Bee

I really like the fun, bold stripes on this baby blanket. There are other great striped color combos over at The Purl Bee.

Alright, back to Monday chores! The house looks like it’s enjoyed the weekend a little too much…

Meanwhile, while I’m cleaning up, you might like to read Monday’s Pretty Things from previous weeks.

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Monday’s Pretty Things :: On a Tuesday

September 6, 2011October 12, 2011 Gina @ Oaxacaborn

Bosnian Coffee in Sarajevo, via RamblinCat on DeviantArt

It’s only right that we top off the end of the the long three-day weekend with COFFFEEEEEE. That delicious caramel-colored coffee goes perfectly with the rustic-looking ceramics, don’t you think? I liked the photo even more when I read that it was taken in Sarajevo!

Fog Linen via Old Faithful on {frolic!}

I love the classic look of this striped towel. Although this one uses Japanese fabric, it’s modeled after the Turkish linen towels which were first hand-loomed near the Aegean and Black Seas centuries ago.

Farrin Stripe Chemise via Toast UK

This striped tunic featured in Toast UK’s newest Autumn 2011 Women’s catalogue was definitely inspired by Turkish linens!

Pink toile wallpaper via decorsupplies.co.uk

I don’t usually go too crazy for pink, but this pink twist on toile really caught my eye. Or maybe it’s just the super-clean, clutter-free space that’s appealing to me ;-)

Red Ombre Ruffle Pillow via That Funky Boutique on Etsy

I’d just love to cuddle up here amongst all those knit pillows with that cup of Sarajevan coffee.

Cable Knit Throw via Mi Casa Revista as seen on Inspirations Deco

I’m a huge fan of cable knit, especially when it’s done in off-white and earthy tones. Check out the rest of the photos from this pretty Spanish house — there are more cable knit throws and pillows throughout the home.

Cable Knit via Closet Visit

Alright, one last dose of cable knit for good measure. If Autumn has arrived where you live, you can use this to keep warm. Me, I’ll just keep dreaming while the AC is humming away…

You might also like to read Monday’s Pretty Things from previous weeks