This article was published 13 years I’ve been talking a lot about the Danish concept of Hygge lately and about how this year I want to slow down and enjoy what Christmas is really about, which for me is being grateful for what I’ve got and sharing good food and…
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Confessions of a Design Geek
out and about :: a christmas wreath
This article was published 13 years Continuing in my hygge theme for the festive season, I thought I’d try my hand at making a Christmas wreath for our front door. When I heard that the fantastic independent magazine Hole & Corner were running a series of events in Habitat’s Platform…
Confessions of a Design Geek
out and about :: happy hygge
This article was published 13 years It’s December, so officially open season for all things festive. I’m sure I’m not alone in thinking that Christmas (aka the ‘holidays’ stateside) has got a bit commercial. Somewhere amongst the performance anxiety of picking just the right gift, spending just the right amount…
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quirky gifts for the design geek in your life
I’m fed up with buying the same old presents from the same old shops every year. So this year, as well making some teacup candles myself, I’ve spent some time researching unusual and original presents that (hopefully!) will be warmly received and cherished for years to come, rather than swiftly ending up as landfill. Here are the fruits of my labour.
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here's one I made earlier :: a nice cup of tea
Inspired by Kirstie’s Homemade Home and an increasing cynicism about the annual Christmas cycle of shopping-presents-landfill, I decided to get crafty and make my own Christmas presents this year.