Some DIY advent making inspiration

I like all types of advent calenders. When I was a little girl we used to have the ones with tiny chocolates. That were never big enough nor did the days go by fast enough to get to the next one. Let alone get to Christmas!
Here are some modern colorful ideas that I found on Pinterest. The crystal ones are by Mr Printables, the Robots that would be great for a boys family is by Next to nicx, the confetti popper one by You are my fave, the colorful boxes by Studio DIY and finally the matchstick box one by Zoe de las cases.

Let's get merry, I'm opening the season for Christmas

I know it's early to start talking about Christmas. But living in Singapore makes it a reality that you are well into the Christmas carols, decorations and sweets mid November. And there is no harm in getting organized and screening the web for the best presents. Even if they have to come from the other side of the world...
My sister bought this beanbag which made me curious about the rest of the products from this Australian brand. Mozi has a bit of an traditional English feel to me but with products that are just a little bit different. Combined with modern items they will stand out. Like the sailor and siren salt and pepper grinders. All and all they make cute Christmas presents and as we're still ahead of December there's time to ship it from Australia.

And there is also their vintage christmas collection. With very cute melamine plates, kids aprons and a wrapping paper book. Must admit I'm quite excited about that last one.

Double share... Isa Form

It's a double share as I've recently posted this image on the Kids blog. But just in case you forget to visit that site I had to make sure you wouldn't miss ISA FORM from Sweden. Posters, cushions, tea towels, trays... you'll find all sort of products you'll likely love as much as I do.

Be sure to place your order well in time for Christmas so that you can enjoy the JUL collection at home.

We have a winner of the Ketchup on Everything give away. Thank you all for your comments. I will translate them for Kay so that she knows how we all love her products.

Don't forget the 25% discount code (LEAVES) until the 28th of November!!!
We feel this poster or one of the placemats could make a great december present.

Just a quick reminder of our GIVE AWAY!

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An amazing home on the river

It's possible to live very comfortably on the water. In the Netherlands you have lovely canalboat houses such as this one. Living above water level and sleeping below water level gives you all the space you need. And when executed this well you end up with an amazing living space, loads of light, ducks swimming by and a constant feeling of holiday.
This boat can be found on the river Amstel and is photographed by Margriet Hoekstra.

Reconstruction of the 1930s by EGE

The Danish EGE rug company is celebrating it's 75th year anniversary. And what better way to do this than with a great limited rug edition collection. The EGE designers Karen Nybo and Mette Martinsen came up with a collection inspired by the 1930s art deco style by Le Corbusier. The result are these 8 great shaped rugs with pastel colors and graphic design. With prices going from 215 to 1.065 euros.

Image 1: EGE Instagram
Image 2: EGE Limited Rug Edition catalogue

I like 'Ketchup on Everything'

THIS GIVE AWAY IS CLOSED, WINNER IS MIREILLE

When you translate making products that make people smile into putting Ketchup on everything than you know you're off to a good start. With that in mind Kay Vincent designs great products such as the egg & soldiers and drumming donkey melamine placemats, great animal greating cards and a animal alphabet that will give hours of entertainment. It's time to meet Rodeo Rabbit, Miming Monkey, Jolly Jelly Fish and Acrobatic Ant so we've arranged a nice give away for our readers. Go to print on the Ketchup on everything website to see the full print and if you love it just as much as I do just let us know below.

< give away closes Friday 15th of November >

DISCOUNT OTHER ITEMS

Kay has also generously given us a 20% discount code for our readers. So if you don't want to wait or have fallen for some of the other items start shopping using the code LEAVES. It runs until the 28th of November. 

Long distance decorations shopping

Vorig jaar woonde mijn zus nog in Brisbane Australië. Toen ik haar ging opzoeken was Country Road een van de vele fijne winkels die ik met haar bezocht. Als je de winkel binnen loopt is het in eerste instantie een kleding winkel. Dat ze zoveel geweldige woonaccessoires hebben was me daar nog niet eens goed opgevallen. Dat wat van ver komt en onbereikbaar is maakt meestal extra hebberig. Goed nieuws! Country Road levert naar veel verschillende landen waaronder ook Nederland en Singapore.
Last year my sister was still living in Brisbane Australia. When visiting her we went to several nice stores and Country Road was one of them. Entering the store the first impression is more of a fashion shop than interior. Whatever comes from abroad and seems out of reach most of the times makes extra desirable. Good news! Country Road does international delivery to many countries amongst which the Netherlands and Singapore.

Prachtige verlichting

De donkere dagen komen er weer aan en dan kijk je nog eens goed naar je verlichting in huis. Altijd een lastige opdracht om daar een fijne balans in te krijgen. Zelf hou ik van net ietsjes te donker en warme verlichting. Deze lampen van Triplex uit Zweden doen me denken aan de Jieldé exemplaren maar dan net iets meer van deze tijd.
Days are getting shorter and this makes us look again at our light decor in our homes. I always find that a difficult thing to work out. Most of the time I end up with a slightly dark room with warm tone lighting. I love these Triplex lamps from Sweden I found online. They remind me of the Jieldé ones but than somewhat more modern.