Christmas Gifting

I know this is a somewhat delayed Christmas post but here are some brown paper packages tied up with string and a few of our favourite things we gifted and received.  Thank you Stuart for remembering the lovely reclaimed timber frames I posted about a year ago!  An old photo of James and Lachlan we had lying around happened to fit perfectly.  I am also enjoying a lazy Sunday browsing through this beautiful book on French interiors thanks to Ron and Leonie. The hydrangea is very happy thus far and James is enjoying his serious tome Wood Houses thanks to A+O.

Rattan Wreath

Christmas is nearly upon us once again, I can't believe how quickly this year seems to have gone.  The decorations are well and truly up at all the retailers and along the city streets.  I decided to forego a store bought wreath by grabbing a few bits and pieces from my crafty stash and quickly put this simple wreath together. I think I quite like the result actually, some crafting cane, some remanent twine and ribbon and bits of shell with holes worn through. Of course it's shells and rattan once again, very predictable of me I know!

Reindeer Cards

We mailed Christmas cards out to our friends earlier last week and I wanted to post up the fun cards I found at new stationery and homewares store Typo.  I love the fun graphics and cute envelopes as well as the store's packaging. I thought they were festive without being overly tinsel and baubles!

Festive & Fun

These Christmas wreaths consisting of salvaged sheet music, gift wrap etc are so clever and beautifully handmade.  They have been selling on Etsy for a while now and I continue to find them very appealing. I think it's the great mix of vibrant colour, pattern, text and graphic motifs that make them so much fun.