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Best wishes for 2013
Wherever you are in the world, I wish you a happy, healthy and peaceful 2013. Happy New Year! C.x Image via
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How are you spending your in-between days?
The days between Christmas and New Year are affectionately known as the ‘in-between days’ around here. How are you spending yours? Perhaps you are still curled up on the sofa, thoroughly enjoying the break, or perhaps you are back to work already. However you are spending this time, I hope that it has been…
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Sunday night feeling
‘Twas the night before Christmas eve…how are you faring? I must admit that I’m absolutely shattered and to be honest haven’t had the best of weeks! It’s easy to spend time getting caught up in the lights and sparkle of Christmas, planning parties and Christmas lunch and then when the time finally starts to arrive,…
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Dreaming of a winter wonderland
You can book this property here if you fancy hiring it for a winter ski trip in Switzerland. I think the textured rugs, pillows and throws add depth and warmth to the cabin – a look that is easily recreated in your own home this Christmas. Images via
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Home focus: Time to declutter!
It’s the start of another week and with Christmas fast approaching, it’s time to get the house in order before our guests start to arrive! I’m in the middle of writing a huge food shopping list during my lunch break, in order to prepare for a party that we are having on Friday and also…
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Celebrate talent: Elise Lefebvre
I’m swept away by the absolutely beautiful ceramic art work of Elise Lefebvre. A rare and striking talent, Elise captures nature beautifully in her range of ceramic plates, table ware and jewellery. My absolute favourite is her ‘Grande Coupelle Loupe-Garou (Dish werewolf), shown below. Perfect for this time of year, this range…
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A Christmas craft round up
The temperature has well and truly dropped, the winter woolies are out and the Christmas tree is up. Time to get planning for Christmas. Am I late? Have you started already? Ok, perhaps I’m misleading you a bit. I have already started planning for Christmas as I’m taking full advantage of shopping online for gifts…
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Parisian apartment tour
Paris is my favourite city to visit. Ever. I never tire of going there and would love to live there with my family some day. Maybe not forever as I’d miss London for sure but just for a year or two… I have lots of photographs to share – mainly of the architecture as the…
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#ff A Beautiful Mess
Happy Friday friends! Here’s my #ff for today. It’s the lovely ‘A Beautiful Mess’. I’m sure you are already well aware of the creative talent that is A Beautiful Mess but if not, then head on over there and check them out! They are one of my daily reads and I’m constantly encouraged to try…
Claire Parkin Interior Design 