|| CHRISTMAS INSPIRATION | 2020

INSPIRATION: Winter forest and field, snowy woodland, foraging, hedgerows, frost and ice

KEY ELEMENTS: natural greenery, berries, moss, pine cones, twigs, matt velvet textures, ice and natural sparkle

Above images from top left: woodland photography by ilya batrakov; 'winter cabin' giant evergreen wreath on the side of a rustic barn - Pinterest pin by Ria; Moss green velvet hanging baubles from Terrain; Frost pale evergreen wreath from B & Q

 

Above image: Foraged inspired green wreath with velvet ribbon by florist Anna Potter 

Above images from top left: Oksakuro tree decoration from Aarikka, DIY foliage glass bauble decorations and photography by Marij Hessel of blog My Attic; Glitter star tree decoration from The White Company; Frosted beaches tree picks from Balsam Hill

Above image: Fresh winter foliage, rustic concrete and antique glass table setting feature on Style Me Pretty

Above images: beautiful Green Vibration misty watercolour wrapping paper by Jaye Bird

Above images from top left: snowy fir branch from a collection of beautiful images on VK/Witch of the wilds; Snow Train, Wernigerode, Germany discovered on Pinterest photographer unknown; Bringing home the Christmas tree by Photographer Ditte Isager; 'Evergreen' Photograph by ohrfeus on 

flickr

 

Above image: 'How to decorate a Christmas tree' by blogger Remodelaholic - I would leave the tree at this stage as I adore the natural look of lights and foliage

Above image: the beautiful Japanese art of wrapping presents in cloth - Furoshiki a 'how to guide'and Youtube tutorial by blogger Pointful things

Above images from top left: muslin wrapped gift buy Beth Kirby of Local Milk blog and beautiful instagram visualiser; simple and beautiful bento bag from sur mon x; evergreen foliage from the article 'How to make a wreath' by Martha Stewart; Furoshiki gift wrapping guide by Melissa Chao using linen fabric on Studio Carta a divine haberdashery web shop.

Above image: stonewashed linen table cloth and napkins in Spa Green by LinenMe

Above image: Simple Scandi' Christmas wreath with Eucalyptus by blogger Style + Sugar

Above images from top left: fresh seeded Eucalyptus and woolybush wreath from Terrain; DIY Eucalyptus garland by Homeyohmy blog; fresh juniper and noble fir garland from Terrain; textured white vase and fresh evergreen branches from StoneGable blog

Above image: beautifully wrapped gifts using sprigs of fresh foliage by Jenni Kayne

Above image: gorgeous fresh, bright greenery wreath by Bremen Flower Japan

As always, if I have featured your photograph and you would rather I didn't, please do not hesitate to contact me and I will remove it with my sincerest apologies. 

With warmest wishes

|| SHOP OF THE MONTH | SEVIN LONDON

HOME FRAGRANCE, BATH AND BODYCARE: SEVIN LONDON

Inspired by nature, Sevin London lets you indulge in the best quality wellbeing products. With handmade soaps, the softest towels and robes, exquisitely scented candles and organic sponges; turn your bathroom into a sanctuary of indulgence and relaxation.

STYLE: Contemporary natural chic, earth tones and organic shapes with modern fragrances of 'Porcelain White','Marble Black','Fresh Clay' and 'Coral Clay', simple crafted luxury.

LOCATIONS: UK - online shop - here

Natural Pumice stones from the Agean, the heavenly tactile soaps are vegan with no sulphates, so silicons/parabens, no patrolatum and no animal testing.

Clockwise from top: Coral Clay scented candle is a blend of floral and citrus with a subtle hint of cedar wood; Coral Clay Scrub soap with it's unique powdery fragrance and velvet sensation, made from a selected blend of 5 natural oils combined with poppy seeds. Fresh Clay hand and body wash and hand and body lotion: a refreshing blend of green sea clay, musky vanilla and a touch of ylang ylang.

The wonderfully unique and organic form of the Medium Marble Black candle: with floral scent of clove buds and a subtle note of oud and bergamot.

Clockwise from top left: Black Marble Soap with it's rich fusion of clove and bergamot; Bubble Bath Robe made from the finest cotton yarn; Fresh Clay hand and body wash and hand and body lotion: a refreshing blend of green sea clay, musky vanilla and a touch of ylang ylang; the beautifully designed selection of natural, heavenly perfumed soaps.

The sublime range of fragranced candles in wonderfully tactile shapes inspired by nature.

Clockwise from top left: Porcelain White Hand and Body Wash with co-ordinating  Hand and Body lotion  fragranced with a delicate melange of jasmine flower essence and sweetness of amber; the beautiful packaging of Sevin London; chic, minimal packaging in soft chalky tones and textures inspired by nature; wonderfully unique and organic form of the Small Marble Black candle: with floral scent of clove buds and a subtle note of oud and bergamot.

The Porcelain White Scented Candle combines the sweetness of amber with delicate notes of white jasmine petals accompanied by a hint of nutmeg.

The beautifully designed selection of natural, heavenly perfumed soaps.

Above from top left: Fresh Clay Scented Candle Small with it's musky vanilla notes and a touch of ylang ylang; Natural Pumice stones from the Agean; Gold Honeycomb Sponge organically grown and sculptured by nature; Fresh Clay hand and body wash and hand and body lotion: a refreshing blend of green sea clay, musky vanilla and a touch of ylang ylang.

Coral Clay Soap, trapped in a blend of flowery scents and citrus freshness with a hint of cedar, this soap gives your skin a sublime silky feel

For more information on anything shown in the above images please click on each photograph to go through to Sevin London's web site. 

As always, if I have featured your photograph and you would rather I didn't, please do not hesitate to contact me and I will remove it with my sincerest apologies. 

With warmest wishes