Sometimes during the holidays it can be so easy to lose yourself in all the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season. Between working and battling the shoppers to find all the perfect gifts, I always find myself feeling a little down about a week before Christmas. So, I decided to try and perk myself up with a little Christmas mood-board making to remind myself that it isn’t just about surviving family dinner- I’m going to get a little somethin’-somethin’ as well! Here’s some of what I’m wishing for and some that are wishful thinking.
1. Sunshine Bird Votive Holder from Urban Outfitters ($4.00 USD). This little candle holder is sure to brighten up my day! (www.urbanoutfitters.com)
2. Domino 3-Piece Left Arm Sofa Sectional in Binth Grey from Crate and Barrel ($4,458.15 CAD). I saw this sleek, modern sofa when I was in Crate and Barrel the other day and immediately fell in love. Normally this is so not my style, but sometimes opposites attract. Now only to find the person generous enough to give me such a sofa so I may put it in my imaginary condo. (www.crateandbarrel.com)
3. Craft Stripe Hot Water Bottle in Red from Indigo ($19.50 CAD). Indigo has come out with some beautiful accessories for the home recently and I’m completely obsessed with this water bottle and matching cosy. I’ve literally asked everyone for one this Christmas. I’m either going to get five, or none. (www.chapters.indigo.ca)
4. Antique Silver D-Tier Stand from Pottery Barn ($169.77 CAD). This cupcake stand is just wonderful. I think I’d buy cupcakes just to place them on the stand and gaze at them (www.potterybarn.com)
5. Hello Kitty Red Sparkle Nail Polish from Sephora ($10 USD). I’m obsessed with Hello Kitty- not in a “Hello-I-have-a-Hello-Kitty-toaster-kind-of-way” but in a “I-love-your-Hello-Kitty-T-shirt-I-have-four” kind of way. This makes me so happy. (www.sephora.com)
6. Lacy Jacquard Dishtowel Set at Anthropologie ($32 USD). Having no kitchen makes me a little obsessed with kitchen things. These dish towels, much like everything at Anthropologie, are gorgeous and are probably much too pretty to use. (www.anthropologie.com)
7. Skimmer Candlestick from IKEA ($9.99 CAD). It’s no secret around these parts that I’m an IKEA-whore, but for all you non-believers out there who think they only make cheap, modern things that click together to assemble, check out these candlesticks. They’re just so classic. But for cheap. Me likey. (www.ikea.ca)
8. Satsuma Body Butter from The Body Shop ($18 CAD). Made with ethically farmed ingredients, this lotion is probably my favourite of all time and smells amazing. I used to wear it so much people would be able to smell me coming down the hall before they saw me. I don’t care. They loved it. (www.thebodyshop.ca)
9. Butterfly Charm Earrings from Forever 21 ($4.80 CAD). These delicate little earrings are so sweet and so my taste, plus the shot of bottle-green gives this great find from Forever 21 an unexpected antique-y feel. (www.canada.forever21.com)
10. Malm 6-Drawer Dresser in Medium Brown from IKEA ($199.00 CAD). I’ve been lusting after this set of drawers for awhile, mainly because I want any other dresser but the one I currently own, but also because of the sleek design. The handles are sort of molded into the shape of the dresser and are surprisingly easy to pull out. (www.ikea.ca)
11. Felt Animal Ornaments from West Elm ($4.35 CAD). These felt animal ornaments are absolutely adorable and would make the perfect companions for my duck and pig felt ornaments from En Gry & Sif. They have ridiculously beautiful stuff. But then again, so does West Elm. (www.westelm.com)
What’s on your Christmas list? Let me know! I can be reached at thetwentiesproject@gmail.com.
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