Flowers

I love walking. I can go for a short walk and it'll take forever because I just have to look at every leaf, flower or detail along the way. And this is what happens; I bring home stuff. Flowers, rocks, beach wood...shells and so on. Somehow I never seem to get enough of natures little wonders.

Last Autumn I found some very beautiful beach wood with an almost polished look. Just two little branches and I have moved them around the apartment several times now, adding them to different decorations. But now they seem to have fulfilled their purpose. So for the last couple of months, they have been stored in the cupboard. I just didn't have the heart to throw them out. But then the other day I was working on a project and I was looking for two branches just like that. And they were perfect. (I'll show you the project later this month)

I kind of forgot what my exact point with this story was, but the thing is; I like to gather and make things. And it's fun....until it becomes clutter. Clutter often has a negative effect on you and I hate when that happens. So for me, I love to incorporate all things around me in my projects, but I have promised myself that I have to use the things I collect. 

This also keeps me from having too many projects going on. It's a tough one, when you have to restrain yourself sometimes:) I always tell myself that I do it for the creativity. Having too many projects often result in projects not being finished and that's not satisfying for anyone.

Do you also like to collect and gather things and sometimes find it hard to keep the balance between inspiration and clutter? 

See you tomorrow!

I love quirkiness. And this little Easter decoration definitely has the quirky factor. This is one of those fun things you can make for a party, where you need a really cool centerpiece. 

The violas will be fine without water for a day or two and afterwards you can just move them to a pot or into the garden. We used a wheel from an old baby pram, which has this lovely rustic look. You can really decorate with whatever you like. 

I think even feathers would look beautiful here. It's a very artsy piece, as it will take on a look of its own, but it's simple and inexpensive. Only your imagination will set the limit for this one:)

Happy Easter project

Spring is such a life confirming season. It's a breath of fresh air to know that everything will sprout again and take on their usual cycle. Easter is also my favorite holiday decorating season. 

Probably because of all the cute pastel colors you see everywhere, they kind of make you happy, right. Just like walking into a kid's room, it's eternal sunshine and rainbows. Well is doesn't hurt either that all the shops are stacked with soft bunnies and fluffy chicken toys. I just wanna hug 'em all:)

Anyways, when it comes to decorating I kind of tend to not go for the typical easter yellow. This little put-together is very natural in color and very easy to make. You use terracotta pots, moss, any flower of your choosing and some eggs. Very simple and pretty elegant as well.

Happy Friday!