Only two weeks until Christmas and I am sure they will fly by without even realising. So I thought I’d share a few more ideas for gifts and some other wonderful finds related to this magical month. I still have a couple of presents to buy and work projects to finish, but even if we don’t have snow and don’t know if we will in time for Christmas, the holiday films I’ve begun to watch (again, just as it happens every year, you can see an up-dated list here) are helping me get into the Christmas mood. And there are the traditions, the fantasies of the window displays, the carols, the small gestures of kindness, the decorations, the present wrapping… How lovely is the velvet ribbon popping up throughout these photos like a leitmotif?
* a lovely tradition: a children’s book and story telling every evening of December until the 25th
* a cute decoration idea: hand-made owls
* a golden Christmas at Dior
* were I to choose one (more) present, regardless of price… this Grace Kelly portrait by Mark Shaw
* book gift idea: Irving Penn: Small Trades
* The Penguin Classics collection, every book has such a beautiful cover that they don’t even require wrapping paper, just a velvet ribbon will do. A Christmas Carol and Other Christmas Writings, 
* Bougies La Française: candles to ‘make you dream and travel in your mind’
* Lisa has reminded me of a favourite holiday activity: jigsaws. I think this art puzzle would make a lovely Christmas gift.
* window display magic in Paris and in New York
* something I always love giving to friends and surprise guests: home-made goodies and other lovely handmade things
I hope you had a beautiful weekend and that your week is off to a wonderful start!
photos: 1-House To Home; 2,3-Amadeus; 4-The White Company via The Paper Mulberry; 5,6-Bougies la Française; 7-Homes & Gardens
Ada, the 3rd photo stole my heart. I like the idea a lot. Have an inspiring and creative new week
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And I thought I was the only one who already started seeing my favourite Christmas movies 🙂 Amazing pictures Ada!
That picture of the bedroom is gorgeous! I used to decorate our apartment like that (years ago), a selection of random sized elaborate baubles with different coloured ribbon (white, silver, purple) placed along windows rails, on the shelves, hung off the side of an oversized mirror. Its a fabulous effect! Then tiny lights on the floor to uplight everything…
Have a great day Ada.
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I am dying over these photos!! especially the bed with the bulbs hanging over it xox
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I love all these picks!
These are beautiful picks for presents Ada; I love the idea about the Penguins Classics and Charles Dickens – so lovely! Hope you had an amazing weekend xx
Gorgeous images Ada.
Have an exquisite week.
Smile loads.
xx
Love the decorations! Silver, grey and white are my favorites! Am getting inspired xoxo
These images are lovely! I think I need to hang ornaments above my bed like that. Magical!
Lovely post! Such a beautiful room … love that color of green for the holidays. Thank you for the wonderful links. The Paris windows are delightful! Sending love and joyful wishes for your holiday season! I love the Dior video too and feature it this week on Ooh La Frou Frou too … it’s so glamorous! xoxoxo
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Looks absolutely beautiful, Ada, especially the very first photo. Thank you for these wonderful ideas, darling. Wishing you a wonderful week! x
A real sweet blow of holiday spirit… I welcome since in my new home I got… zilch decorations! In my heat the songs are singing though.
That is seriously my dream home holiday decor! Happy Holidays!!!!!
xox
M
Love the gift ideas. The handmade owls are my fav.
Ohh I love the first photo! So chic and the color palette is so warm.
Ada, that dreamy bed and the entry way are inspiring me. It is time to do more holiday decorating! Hope you had a wonderful weekend and are staying warm and cozy today!
xo Mary Jo
Beautiful ribbons, Ada! That entrance hall in the last picture is my favorite! Can’t wait to start wrapping, too! :* Have a beautiful week!
I feel inspired to do a little decorating followed by a little online shopping 🙂 Hope you had a wonderful weekend Ada!
These are just gorgeous, Ada! I so love this time of year. And I have to say that I’m enjoying this holiday season more than anyone I can remember. I have this sense of calm that I’m not shaking and I hope to keep it with me the entire season 🙂
Off to check out your links now. Oh and I did see that Dior one. How gorgeous is that? What a dream, right? 🙂 xoxo
So many gorgeous images. Love the ornaments hanging in the bedroom, and the gift ideas are fabulous!!
The knit candles are sweet!
Oh my goodness, you had me at the first image—so warm and elegant! I also enjoy the drapey curtains… so heavenly… x
I love velvet ribbons! and the mirror as a headboard has captivated me.
Well, how many links to visit! I will take my time to browser them and get fabulous ideas for the upcoming holidays. thanks for your suggestions, Ada.
Xxxxx
I’m almost ashamed to be commenting on your Monday post on a Wednesday! These images you posted are gorgeous; what a Christmas wonderful mood.
I sure would not mind having the entire Dickens set; my Bleak House copy is so beautiful so I’ll definitely be adding the rest of the books to my collection.
How Gorgeous! Loving this Images so Glamorous and Cozy!!! I hope you are having a fabulous week. If you’ve got a minute I’ve got a new post on Beauty Tips for Holiday Party. Love to hear what you think. Xo
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