Monday

A still life in warm woods to start your Monday with a little natural inspiration. Have a good one.

(photo by sharyn cairns with styling by charlotte bell for homelife)

Serene in Sweden

After years of living in Paris, New York and Stockholm, Peter and Henriette dreamed of a house with a garden — a space where they could live, work (they are the creators of the underwear brand The White Briefs) and raise their small daughter Faye. Eventually they settled on two dilapidated farm houses surrounded by fields in the south of Sweden, which, after renovation, is now a light filled u-shaped home and studio. Lovely. More here on Marie Claire Maison.

(photography by romain ricard)

Handmade Holidays

Welcome to this year's edition of Handmade Holidays, a series of special gift posts that I'll be running throughout December. Each post will offer an idea on something you can make or do for the holiday season — it might be a pretty gift, decorating inspiration, festive food or even music suggestions to get you in the spirit of things. It's all about getting creative, having fun — and giving from the heart. Hope you enjoy it!

(photo via bakerlady)