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I couldn't escape the bugs A. brought from school...

I wish you all a healthy, abundant, meaningful (and happy) New Year.

*a little DIY for miss A. from here via pinterest

*the title suggested by A. for this post is "new year surprise bugs" :-)

greetings

merry christmas!

eucalyptus: great look, wonderful aroma.

slowing down

Today I made a little garland with thyme and then we baked sables (French biscuits).
Hope you had a relaxed weekend.

*biscuits stamps Caroline Gomez

last shop update of 2013

Some "new" items +  AT SWIM - TWO - BIRDS cushions and potholders.
HERE

Thank you.

advent calendar

December starts with purple skies, cold mornings and long nights.

This year Advent Calendar is a bit of a cheat, I didn't have time to find 
24 little things to wrap so I made up a story: each night a star brings 
a tiny present and a little elf will look after it until morning.

That gives me the time to find the things that I want to give to her and 
the fun to make up stories together about the elf adventures to protect 
the little presents from the mischievous ninja gerbils!

Each evening I wrap something small and put it near her bedside.

It doesn't have to be anything expensive: little wooden toys bought 
at the market, stamps for her collection, wooden dice, washi tape, 
a colour wheel to understand the chemistry of colour mixing, 
a pencil, a little notebook and so. The choice is endless, 
it's all about the magic of the stories.

A simple advent calendar made in 2010 and the one made last year.

*wooden ☆ from Noushine and sons

*elf from aarikka Finland 

shop update

This is it, done! the shop is updated

To make sure all is made in time,
Sorry, I can only accept orders for the mouse house set in a box, 
the mini Xmas set and all custom orders until the 2nd of December.

Thank you!

back+update

It's been quite random here lately.

At times I reach a point where too many things come at me at once. 
Then is when I stop and start to prioritize, I don't "panic", 
I say no to certain things, yes to others. 
Decisions need to be taken carefully, thought over and then worked out. 
There will be few changes in the next year...anyway,
 I'm diverging from what this post was supposed to be:
shop update------->tomorrow
...finally!

*with some vintage, hot-pads and the mouse house set in a box*

mouse house xmas set

The Xmas set is available in the web-shop.
The box set can be pre-ordered, just send me a message , 
or it will be available in the shop next week.
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Today it was sunny and I took some pictures.
There's one here too.
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Yule a board of festive inspirations

* 24/11 update: I'm working on orders and I wasn't able to do a 
shop update this week, if you see something you like to purchase 
but not yet available through my Bigcartel shop please contact me. 
The mouse house box set will be ready to order next week. Thank you.

new mouse house set

A new set for the mouse house, this one doesn't need a house,
 in fact, it comes in a sweet wooden box.

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The Xmas props for your dolls house can be bought separately. 

I'll show you what's inside the linen bag sometimes next week 
(more than you see on the images below).

All available to purchase in my web-shop from next week.

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Thank you Xenia for your precious advice and suggestions!

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With darkness approaching I like to add colours around the home.
They help me to overcome the winter blues.
I do like yellow.

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A cushion made with this pattern.

Have a nice beginning of the week!