Inspiration in White: Etsy for Christmas

Trudy Crane December 2, 2013

As you know Christmas is only 23 days away and even though presents are far from my mind (I am one of those people shopping on Christmas Eve!) I know many of you like to be prepared (so smart). Presents may not be on my mind but Etsy is (check out my shop here) and if you are looking for original gifts this is the place to buy them! Everyday I see the most inventive and clever ideas that would make fun Christmas gifts. Here are a few new ones to add to your favourites....

Onstail

Love these cozy felt slippers in white of course!

Stationary Boutique

Pretty cards for Christmas and any other occasion...

Theme Fragrance

I like the simple jars and labels of these candles and I think this fragrance would be wonderful at the Holday time.

Anna Pavlovna

For the little ones these beautiful stuffed animals..

Mache Animal

I adore these paper mache animal heads! So cute in a childs room!

Enjoy!

Trudy

Linking with: Savvy Southern Style, No Minimalist Here, Timewashed, The 36th Avenue, A Delightsome Life, From My Front Porch to Yours, Shabby Art Boutique, French Country Cottage, Rooted in Thyme, Common Ground-Do, My Romantic Home, The Dedicated House, Mod Vintage Life, The Charm of Home, Redoux

Jo Malone Offices

Trudy Crane March 20, 2013

Lonny Magazine has another great issue out this month and one of the features I love is showing the offices of Jo Malone. I have been wearing a variety of Jo Malone perfumes for many years and I really appreciate the packaging, the look and feel of the bottles and of course the scent of the perfume. My favourite is Pomegranate Noir and when I wear it someone always mentions how much they like it...

When I saw the offices for Jo Malone it was exactly what I would have expected from the brand. Situated in an 18th-century Georgian townhouse in London's West End it reminds me of one of the stores which looks like the Jo malone packaging.....pretty, feminine and elegant!

Enjoy!

Trudy

Linking with: Shabby Art Boutique, French Country Cottage

via: Lonny Magazine

Inspiration in White - Candles

Trudy Crane February 11, 2013

I love candles and have many glowing around the house daily. I prefer floral fragrances but in winter I tend to go with a more woody scent. I love mercury glass containers but what I am really looking for is simplicity in the look of the candle. Here are a few ideas for you to buy as gifts (these are so cool because you can personalize them or find one for Valentine's Day that is just around the corner) or for setting a mood at home...

These are Tina K candles....so pretty.

Have you seen these gorgeous Izola candles?

Superb Tom Dixon candles in brass, silver and copper .

Tea candles from Martha Stewart that you can make yourself.

And of course lovely Mercury Glass candles from lookslikewhite shop. These smell so good!

Love Tocca Candles. Very feminine in look and in the fragrance.

Enjoy!

Trudy

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Fun Holiday Gifts

Trudy Crane December 18, 2012

I have seen more than few gift guides this season and I am a bit late on mine but I thought I would throw my ideas into the ring. There are so many fun things to give when it comes to unusual and interesting gifts so here are my choices for a few gifts to give this Christmas!