Showing posts with label God Jul. Show all posts
Showing posts with label God Jul. Show all posts

13 December 2011

Scandinavian Splendor: Wreaths, Trees, & Sheepskin


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After a weekend that included the Nutcracker, holiday baking, and a little decorating of the tree, I am finally getting some Christmas spirit!  


I have a total crush on Scandinavian Christmas decor! The way they use natural organic materials to craft simple yet stunning arrangements throughout their homes.  They fill every room with holiday cheer!


Here are 10 ways to get the look for yourself.



1.  Hang an evergreen wreath inside your house and the whole house will smell like freshly cut pine.
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2.  Spray paint a twig wreath white. 


3. Hang unadorned mini wreaths on wardrobe doors.

4.  Keep it simple!  A pine swag tied with jute hangs above a jar filled with evergreen cuttings and a burlap stocking decorates a beautiful Swedish stove.

5.  Decorate your bedroom with a bit of Christmas spirit!  Wreaths on windows, a few pine boughs on the mantel...

6.  Size doesn't matter!  Really!   Even a small sapling provides as much holiday punch as a large tree.




7. Skip the store bought decorations for a simple, uncluttered theme.  Use     Make paper garlands to festoon branches or, don't decorate it at all! 


8. Banish the fake stuff!  Use natural materials wherever and whenever possible!  From cuttings of mistletoe or holly to runners of pine boughs down the dining table.



9.  One of my fav Scandinavian traditions -- Hang a fresh Advent Wreath over your table. 



10.  Don't forget to add a bit of red!



J'Adore Sheepskin!

Sheepskin is such a great place to park your buns on --soooo warm and cozy on cold winter nights.


Have you brought home your Christmas tree yet?

Be sure to follow the link above to see more of Per Breiehagen's amazing photos --  This cute lil kiddo with reindeer, polar bears, and even Santa in his sleigh!  Absolutely magical!
   Have a great day!
   
   xoxo,

   Millie 

08 December 2011

Scandinavian Christmas Snow

I have to admit that I'm beginning to yearn for the arrival of winter. Really.  I may be  shunned for saying this, but I WANT snow. Yup.   I'm not kidding.  All of this warm weather has been great, but seriously, shouldn't we need a winter jacket by now?  Don't get me wrong, I don't love the cold weather - unless I'm complaining about it :) -- but this weather makes it so difficult to get my Christmas mojo going!  The Christmas tree has been up for over a week now.  Lights? Check. Garland? Nope. Not one single ornament hangs from its fragrant branches. Quite a radical change  from my annual obsessive Christmas decoration frenzy.  Usually, I'm in a crazed state the entire weekend after Thanksgiving trying to get the whole house done.  So, yeah, I need snow. Like NOW, please! 

Until then, I'm trying to self-motivate. I imagine sitting by the wood stove, a crackling wood fire blazing, as I sip from a steaming cup of tea watching fat silent snowflakes swirl slowly dancing to the frozen ground. 

Or, I could just go on Pinterest!



Okay, so this little girl is the cutest ever!

 
via Pinterest

A Scandinavian Christmas uses natural organic elements to create decors that are stunning in their simplicity.  No trip to the mall necessary.  Simply take a walk around your yard or nearby park for inspiration. 

Tomorrow we will look inside some beautiful Scandinavian homes all decked out for God Jul.

Think snow!
xoxo,
Millie