{ A handmade Christmas }

This past Saturday I went to a Christmas Party (The first of the season) and it was wonderful. The company was lovely (as always) the treats were delicious, the Christmas Carols beautiful and the laughter plentiful! Every year us ladies get together and have a good old fashioned secret santa gift exchange, this year we thought it would be fun to give handmade gifts and it was! I didn't really know what to make so I hopped on Pinterest and and found a fabulous tutorial from Etsy for a ruffled decorative pillow. Although the process was quite labour intensive, I finished the pillow and was very happy with the results! I hope to make some additional handmade gifts this year, I just hope I have time. Are you making any handmade gifts this year?

{ I love............ }

Post: lastejeymaneje

Credits + Orignal Posts: Nature nut notes, Dottie angel, Wise craft, Designsponge

Do you remember when I chatted about how lovely mason jars are? and how they have so many uses? well today I found something a little something special via lastejeymaneje. These Crochet Jar Covers are just another way you can decorate using mason jars, a bit of yarn and a whole lot of style! I am already wondering how I can incorporate some of these into my own decor, I especially like the idea of using these darling jars as knitting needle holders.

{ Mason Jars }

Chic Home Organization

Found via Pinterest

Gold Mason Jar

Photo Credit + Post: 100layercake.com

Graphic and Sweet Invites

Photo Credit + Post: ohsobeautifulpaper.com

Wedding Center Pieces

Photo Credit + Post: The Wedding Bee

Matte Finishes

Photo Credit + Post: Decor Hacks

I think I fell in love with Mason jars before they were popular, like back in the 90's when I was crafting gifts for my mom, with objects found around our houese. But years later these little beauties are used from wedding center pieces, to home decor, to a lovely center piece for a Sunday dinner; the mason jar has become every design savvy ladies best friend, and there is no wonder why. They are simple, beautiful, they come in a variety of sizes and are easy peasey to find (take a peek in your pantry) what more could you ask for? Also there are endless possibilities for these charming jars.

After finding all of these beauties I can feel another project coming on!

{ Snowy Owl }

Photo Credit + Tutorial: Purl Bee Snowy Owl

I am sure you all know by now that I am a big fan of our feathery friends the Owl and I am always sharing tutorials I find that showcase these cuties. Today is no different this sweet Snowy Owl was found on the Purl Bee. What a wonderful project for those cool fall nights and winter days ahead!

{ On my night stand }

Design Sponge at Home

Decorate

I (heart) Macarons

Here are a few books that I would like to add to my reading list and hopefully will be on my nightstand soon. I find books so inspiring, I know that a lot of people love the ease of a book reader but there is something just so nice about a book in your hands, call me crazy but I love the smell of a new book!

{ City neighbourhood posters }

On Sunday my little family and I met up with another wonderful couple for brunch. The food was delicious and the company was fabulous, thanks guys! During brunch we were introduced to these beautiful neighbourhood maps by Ork Posters, so gorgeous, that I just had to share. The posters are screen printed using soy based inks and 100% recycled paper (love this). The city is broken up into neighbourhoods (such a neat idea) and are visually represented using various pleasing arrangements of the same typeface. Such a great idea for a gift for the avid traveller, or as was mentioned over a brunch to start a conversation!

{ decorations }

1. Photo Source: TinyWaterPhotography. Seen on Greenweddingshoes. 2. Luna Bazarr. Photo Source: Tanja Lippert. Seen on Greenweddingshoes. 3. Photo Source: Our Labor of Love. Seen on 100layercake.

The weather outside is beautiful today, and I can't help but think about summer weddings. Today I am thinking about wedding decorations, and ways that you can add a little extra special touch to your big day adding to all of its lovliness!

{ Love your Home: Kitchens }

Ikea Kitchens: Gorgeous + budget conscious

Original Source: Ikea Kitchen

Love this Subway-Style Kitchen

Photo source: Alexandra Rowley: Southern Living

White Kitchen with lovely lights

Retro Looks Kitchen

Since I love to cook and bake it is only fitting that we look at Kitchens today! I would be thrilled if we decided to remodel our kitchen but since we do not plan on staying in our condo for much longer, it doesn't make sense to turn our present kitchen (which is a great little kitchen and quite roomy) into my dream kitchen only to leave it behind. But it is never too early to start looking for some inspiration.