Kikoi banana tree products - ihanuudet banaanipuun lehdistä

Kikoi banana tree oval bread basketWell, it's been some time I've been here the last time :)! When the flu catches me every 15 years or so, it REALLY does. Not more about that subject.Most of you know (perhaps) by now my love for natural fibers and materials. They just intrigue me for some reason.  The THING for me this season? The fallen banana tree leaves. You see them there on the ground, big and chunky and then you bump into these bread baskets and laundry baskets on the side of the road, and you get a big smile on your face - HE saw them...

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Merlin Beach Resort in Phuket, Thailand

Merlin Beach Resort in Phuket, ThailandGot energized by the warm sun, and the flower power always available in Thailand.  No, our family will never ever go on an organized trip again. And if we do, no way we would go on one of these everything-organized-let's-do-some-sports-in-the-morning-with-the-other-Finns kinda joints.  Except now we did ;)! And enjoyed quite a bit. SO EASY. Took a last minute 2-week trip to Phuket, Thailand after Christmas from Finnmatkat, member of TUI, and stayed in Merlin Beach Resort the whole 2 weeks. Merlin...

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Snowflake gingerbread cookies - Lumihiutalepipareita

Snowflake gingerbread cookies - lumihiutalepiparitSnowflake gingerbread cookies - lumihiutalepiparitSnowflake gingerbread cookies - lumihiutalepiparitSnowflake gingerbread cookies - lumihiutalepiparitSnowflake gingerbread cookies have been such a big trend this Christmas, just had to try some myself…And I admit - my mind is so focused on spring and summer already (and next Christmas actually…) that it is VERY hard to keep the Christmas spirits going, so one needs to have these projects with the kids at home after working hours - like making some...

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Pastel Christmas - Avotakan joulukuun numero

Pastel ChristmasI gathered in the above collage some of the items Avotakka had included from Weranna's for their Christmas photoshoot at our showroom: we could've had it all pastel, but I was afraid of the red….it always comes to me just before Christmas, and well…would be hard to be completely without it.But in any case - Pastel Christmas is beautiful. Just beautiful. The items in the collage are Peter Priess hand-made glass balls, En Gry og Sif snowflake set of 5, Petra Lunds Lera Flower plate, Himla white linen napkins, Oninterior Tindra napkin...

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The perfect Christmas stocking - Täydellinen joulusukka

Cottonhut Christmas stocking - Cottonhut joulusukkaWell, can a Christmas stocking get any prettier than this…Cottonhut Christmas stocking is hand-knitted in Nepal with a felt pom-pom detail in front. If I got this under a Christmas tree filled with something tiny…I guess I would fall in love all over again.Cottonhut Christmas stocking - Cottonhut joulusukkaCottonhut Christmas stocking - Cottonhut joulusukkaHere you see another use for my DIY cone garland I wrote about before…feeling very very Christmassy today. Listening to Three Tenors and having...

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2nd Sunday of Advent

Puinen vakka adventtinaYesterday I visited Rilekki in Puumala (could be my favorite store on earth, in addition to Weranna's, of course ;)) looking for some old ginger bread molds. And found a couple!I was recommended to get this, as well, for today. Isn't it pretty? Tens of years of old, hand-made in Puumala and still in perfect shape, with a lid. Now it's filled with 1,5 kg seasalt to keep the candles steady.Happy Advent!Puinen vakka adventtinaPuinen vakka adventtinaPuinen vakka adventt...

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Best places to visit in Finland - Kenkävero

Best places to visit in Finland - KenkäveroWe participated the Kenkävero night event yesterday (in Mikkeli, Finland). It was just beautiful. So beautiful that it made me cry. All put together by wonderful, talented, friendly staff, perfect surroundings and a winter day. Best places to visit in Finland - KenkäveroI'll let the photos speak to themselves. If you visit Finland and heading north on road 5, this is a must for lunch, coffee and some feel-good shopping.Best places to visit in Finland - KenkäveroBest places to visit in Finland...

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