Thursday, December 9, 2010

My Christmas decoration ideas and tips for Christmas gifts

I know that for some of you, my readers, it is quite late to share with you my Christmas decoration ideas. I am sure that a lot of you have already finished the Christmas decoration, but I just hadn’t found the time yet to decorate my home untill now! This weekend I’ll spend some time to do that!

Here are some images of Christmas decoration I really love!

Foto 11 (Casa Verde)source Casa Verde

Foto 3 Homes & Gardens December 2010 source Homes & Gardens December 2010

Foto 6 AD Espana Deciembre 2010 source AD Espana Deciembre 2010

Living sheeps in your living room. Why not?!

Foto 5 Homes & Gardens December 2010 source Homes & Gardens December 2010

Foto 8 Seasons November-December 2010source Seasons November-December 2010

Foto 7 Nest December 2010 source : unknown

Foto 2 Landelijk Wonen Dec.-Jan.-Febr.2010 source Landelijk Wonen December-Januari 2010-2011

Simple but beautiful!!

Foto 4 Homes & Gardens December 2010 source Homes & Gardens December 2010

Lights in a tree and candles at the window! Very cozy!

Foto 1 (VT Interiors) source Stormy’s Castle blog

I love this red ribbon idea!! I think I am going to try this at my front door!

Foto 12 (Axel Vervoordt) source Picture by me at the castle of Axel Vervoordt

To find out how to create a country Christmas dining room with a modern twist, please watch this video!

This Christmas table is just gorgeous!!!

Click on image to watch. Enjoy!

image source http://www.housetohome.co.uk

And here are my Christmas gift tips!

Gift 1 Amazon

Interior design book : Classic Swedish Interiors by Lars Sjöberg.

Gift 1 Camel Boots Ilse Jacobsen (Splendid Willow)

Camel boots – Ilse Jacobsen

source : Splendid Willow Avenue

My friend Monika of the blog Splendid Willow has launched today her brand new online store ‘Splendid Willow Avenue’ HERE! At Monika’s store you will find these boots in different colors.

Congratulations with your store Monika! I wish you a lot of success!

Gift 14 (Delvaux agenda)

Leather diary holder by the Belgian fine leather luxury goods company DELVAUX.

Gift 13 (Ralph Lauren candle)

Candle Ralph Lauren Home

Gift 3 (Riverdale)

Windlights Riverdale

Gift 10 (Am Projects)

Candle sticks Am Projects

Gift 8 (Astier de Vilatte)

Candle stick Astier de Villatte

Gift 23 (Oak coffee trays)

Oak coffee trays Olivia & Marie Boutique.

Gift 21 (Velvet and Linen) Candle Velvet & Linen

Gift 12 (antique french tablecloth with monogram- le petit cabinet de curiosités)

Antique French tablecloth with monogram. Le Petit Cabinet de Curiosités online shop.

Gift 11 (Garnier)

Kleenex holder Home Collection Garnier

Gift 22 (Papillon linens (Flanders)

Beautiful bed linen “Flanders” by Papillon Linens, available at Beadboard UpCountry.

Gift 9 (Karena) Brilliance 24 x 24 Art by Karena

If you want to give a very personal gift, you could ask Karena of the blog Art by Karena to paint a beautiful painting as this one here!

Gifts for your hubby!

Gift 6 (Zara Home)

Slippers Zara Home

Gift 18 (Tartan scarf Zara)

Tartan scarf Zara Home

Gift 15 (Louis Vuitton key holder))

Key Holder Louis Vuitton

Gift 20 (document holder ndc)

Leather document holder by the Belgian company n.d.c. made by hand.

Gifts for the kids.

Gift 16 (Zara fur jacket) Fur jacket for girls Zara

Gift 17 (Cap with fur)

Cap with fur for boys Zara

Gift 5 (Arsa Baby)

Cute baby coat! Belgian company ARSA BABY.

And at last but not least!! Don’t forget your pets!!

Beautiful doggy coat Ralph Lauren.

Gift 4 (Ralph Lauren)

Are my Christmas decorations ideas inspirational to you and do you love my gift tips?

xx

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37 comments:

  1. Of ik nu al wel of niet mijn huis in kerstsfeer heb, het blijft daarnaast nog heerlijk om naar zulke mooie foto's te kijken! Ik moet nog aan de slag, dus ik kan nog volop inspiratie gebruiken :-)

    Greet, ik wens je alvast een fijn weekend en bedankt voor je lieve reacties op mijn blog, ik waardeer ze bijzonder!

    Lieve groet, Ingrid

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  2. Leuke inspiratie Greet! Dat boek van Lars Sjöberg zou ik ook wel willen hebben!
    Groetjes Hennie

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  3. Greet, adore this post! The images with the candles ...really beautiful!Thank you so much for featuring my art!!

    Remember to come & enter my $200 Giveaway from Fifi Flowers!

    Xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena

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  4. Such a beautiful post, as always. The photos with animals are just precious and your list of gifts is perfect.
    Thank you for sharing, Greet.
    Teresa

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  5. Wat een heerlijke Kerstsfeer lieve Greet. Ik ben al klaar met al mijn kerstfrutsels, maar ik geniet er niet minder om. Ik had laatst ook de foto uit de Seasons op mijn blog, ik vind dat zo'n geweldige kerstdecoratie.
    Ik zal manlief eens heel lief aankijken, want er kwamen hier een paar mooie kerstkado's voorbij hihi.
    Fijne avond.
    Lieve groet, Mea

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  6. Love your list of gifts- very inspiring!

    I am sure your home will be magnificent when you are done with the Christmas decorating. It really put one in the holiday mood, don't you think?

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  7. Thank you Greet for this inspiration,here I found a lot of very good ideas,
    Hugs
    Cecilia

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  8. Wonderful, festive images Greet! I just love this time of year.

    Leigha

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  9. Ohh, I'm torn between the hurricanes and monogrammed tablecloth... but I think I'd leave everything and take the Classic Swedish Interiors Book!
    Lovely selection, Greet!

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  10. Hi Greet, I'll take the two dogs with the doggy coats, or the two sheep....I love pets...maureen

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  11. Weeral heel mooie foto's en zo sfeervol. Ja Kerstmis is de mooiste tijd van het jaar je kan je huis zo gezellig decoreren en overal kaarsjes gezellig. Ondertussen ben ik klaar in mijn huis, maar de tuintafel is letterlijk in de sneeuw gevallen en die moet ik nog aankleden als het weer het toelaat.
    Groetjes,
    Liliane

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  12. Greet - what a FABULOUS post!! I love absolutely everything - all the Christmas decoration inspiration and all the fantastic gift ideas - I really must get started - this weekend for sure!

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  13. Love those camel boots but everything you've posted is wonderful. I love the idea of live baby lambs in the house, you go first Greet....lol. Beautiful post!

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  14. Some great ideas there. Loved the branches and the outdoor shots. Fiona

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  15. I think my puppies need the coats! Beautiful post, as always

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  16. LOL, I want a couple of sheep in the living room !
    Pup would love the scarf. but .. It is summer here. He will have to wait.
    I love the lights in the wreath. I am trying to figure out how to hang 2 wreaths without making holes in the walls. In this old apartment, the making of holes in walls is a huge project of it's own.
    Maybe I can glue them ? lol

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  17. You find the best inspiration, my friend! I am so saving several of your holiday decor images. I might try the red ribbon around my front door myself!

    Thank you for your shout-out. First day in business and I have been busy! I am so tired, though. Tired by thappy. Will check in w. you tomorrow.

    Thank you again my friend. You are a gem.

    ox, Mon

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  18. Je hebt ons veel mooie tips gegeven.
    Dank je wel om ons jasje erbij te steken,
    dikke kus !
    Ik ga dit jaar een witte boa over de lengte in het midden vd tafel leggen, met ertussen glazen kerstballen. Ideetje popte prompt op !
    Hoe zou dat toch komen?
    dikke knuffel
    fijn weekend
    ( wij gaan hetzelfde doen...)

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  19. Some lovely images. Gets me more in the mood for Christmas. Do you think my husband will notice if I sneak some festive lambs into the house ?!
    ZoeB

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  20. That foyer is so beautiful!! Love it! xo

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  22. What a loaded post! You have packed it full of goodies for us.

    Zara kids has been amazing this fall/winter. It's on my list to bring back for all the littles we have on our list. So cute!

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  23. Long, long ago I started following you and every time I visit I understand why. You truly have one of the most beautifully creative blogs out there.

    In a season when everyone is talking about gift ideas, yours truly stand out.

    How I would love to own the wreath at the top!

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  24. I am just now decorating my house for Christmas, it has been crazy busy for me this year and I am running behind. So, I am happy that you posted this lovely Christmas themed post for my inspiration has increased!! Now off to put up my tree!!

    love the gift idea's!
    xx
    callie

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  25. Just began following you..Fabulous xx peggybraswelldesign.com

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  26. Greet,
    The outdoor photo with the white dog and the trees in the log slices from your AV picture were my favorites. I too am loving clear class candlesticks this year!

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  27. Just finished decorating a home for the Holidays today. Wish I had seen some of these ideas earlier in the day...

    Leave it to Mr. Vervoordt to come up with a real twist on the Holiday green theme. Love his work.

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  28. Greet!
    It's been a while since I've been to visit you! Great post, I am loving the 'wellies'.
    Merry Christmas!
    xx

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  29. Great ideas -- and what cozy, inviting images! Best wishes for a wonderful holiday!

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  30. Greet,

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!

    Did you see you made the list of "Remodelista Design Newstand"/ collection of 100+ must-read design blog around the world???

    I AM SOOO PROUD OF YOU!!!

    Go take a look:

    under: European Sophisticates

    http://newsstand.remodelista.com/


    I'm so happy for you, Greet! I couldn't believe when I saw... you deserve it so much... I know you really work hard on your posts, they're ALWAYS perfect! Congratulations!

    xo

    Luciane at HomeBunch.com

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  31. Dat rode lint aan de deur is fantastisch. Al zouden ze hier in de straat wel vreemd opkijken.

    En gefeliciteerd, als ik de post hierboven lees ben jij wel een topblogster!

    kus en groeten aan J.

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  32. Very beautiful and stylish selection. The bedding is fantastic! And those candle holders!
    Have yourself a very merry little Christmas time!

    xx
    Victoria

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  33. Greet! dat ziet er allemaal weer zeer sophisticated uit ;) Ik kreeg inderdaad een mail van Remodelista, de site ziet er informatief uit, ik heb eigenlijk geen idee waar ze voor staan of hoe lang ze bezig zijn. Maar ik cond t wel allemaal mooi gebracht en ben blij in hun rij van top 100 te staan ;)
    fijne dag, desiree

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