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It’s been too long since I posted an edition of “Monday’s Pretty Things”. Let’s start this year off with a short list — just two photos. (It’s still a list if there are only two things, right?)

I love winter scenes like this one, which at first glace look as though they’ve been shot in black and white. Such an achingly beautiful stand of birch trees.

via Helt Enklet

The pure light in this next image is so clean and beautiful, a bright contrast to the cloudy, grey day above. Plus, I was especially attracted to this photograph because of the colors — mustard (of course!) against white.

via moa og kaffekoppen

Want to see more pretty things? I don’t blame you…two images barely whets your appetite for inspiration! ;)

Christmas

CHRISTMAS :: Gussy Sews Inspiration Workshop :: Christmas Decor, Scandinavian Style

December 7, 2011November 25, 2012 Gina @ Oaxacaborn

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!

SEE MORE SCANDINAVIAN CHRISTMAS POSTS HERE.

Inspiration

Gussy Sews Inspiration Workshop :: Red, the Color

October 13, 2011March 22, 2014 Gina @ Oaxacaborn

The prompt for this week’s Inspiration Workshop hosted by Gussy Sews is…RED!

I haven’t linked up since my first time participating during vintage week, but I couldn’t resist this theme since red (along with black and white) was our main wedding color!

So, without further ado…a handful of RED pictures from our wedding…

All images via B. Sarah Klein

Inspiration

Amy Rice

October 11, 2011October 12, 2011 Gina @ Oaxacaborn

Thanks to Andrea of The Organic Bird for pinning this bit of Amy Rice typography, which led me down the rabbit hole to find these other pieces. Aren’t they delightful?

Source: Amy Rice on flickr.com via Gina on Pinterest

(View more Amy Rice art here.)

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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 :: The Bright & Cheery Edition

September 12, 2011October 12, 2011 Gina @ Oaxacaborn

It’s been a while since I’ve popped into say hello. It’s been cah-razy around here! On Thursday, Josiah came home from work all feverish and sick. He’s been home ever since. Meanwhile, Aveline decided it was time for a second tooth.

I am plumb.tuckered.out.

Iparralde – the French Basque Countryside via Cannelle et Vanille

Isn’t this so gorgeous? Cannelle et Vanille is one of the most beautiful blogs you’ll ever read.

Japanese-inspired Canarian Tote via Artemis Adornments (Crochet how-to here)

I think I’m going to make these. Apparently, it’s just a crocheted rectangle that’s then folded and stitched into place!

Wooden Rainbow Stacking Bowls via Apple N Amos on Etsy

Such fun wooden toys in this shop! The less plastic around the house, the better, says I.

Giraffe Print via The Paper Nut on Etsy

This cheery print makes me want to go to the zoo.

Or maybe I belong in the zoo. You don’t want to know it took me nearly two hours to compile this post. I checked on my sick husband. Changed Aveline. Fed her. Opened the windows for some fresh air and a cross-draft. Set her down near me in a comfy little nest of blankets and toys. Started uploading photos. Started writing. Then Aveline made a mess. Required a bath. Necessitated a load of laundry. Demanded food. Gave herself an oatmeal facial. Nearly required another bath. Fell asleep face down on my lap.

Will you believe me if I tell you I looked like this girl the entire time? ;-)