Again and again and again...

It seems like I just can't get enough of elderberries and hydrangea. Aren't they adorable?!

Love, Minna : )

Pears, pears, pears

We have plenty of them - pears! Since we cannot eat and perserve them all I have find new ways to use them. Above a couple examples. Easy, and quite decorative as long as they last.

The candle and arrngement decoration where the pear is cut in halv suits best for one night use... the rotting process goes quite fast. In arrangements the whole fruit is used and sits on its place with steel wire. You can also use a wooden bambustick.

Enjoy all the beautiful colors!
Minna : )

Attention Skone people - Fleamarket on Saturday!!!

Foto: Jeanette

On Saturday the 20th of September is Jeanette having a fleamarket at her place. I promise, there will be loads of just fantastic things on sale. I've been to her home and it a paradise for us shabby chics!



Happy Friday to you all!

Perfect match

Aren't they just perfect for each other - elderberry and hydrangea. I love making arrangements this time of year when I have plenty of both growing here.

I made this chandelier last year, if you want more details how it was done, check the post here.

All the best my friends, let the creativity flow!

Minna : )

Keep it simple!

When decorating a table it's often a very good idea to keep it simple. Advanced large arrangements take time to make, can be expencive and - are very often moved away to a side table since the space is needed for diffrent dishes and dinner quests trying to eat. At my place anyway :)

Taking advantage of what your garden has to offer is easy, cheap, quick and simple way to brighten up a dinner table every day of the week!

Here I cut some twigs from our apple three. Apples sit there naturally.

Wishing you a wonderful Wednesday!

Minna : )

p.s. Today I posted the last Koti and Keittiö magazines to those who placed orders. I'll do a quick rewiew later on here as well.

My dearest Grandpa

My dear Grandpa passed away this summer. He had a good long life and is sure happy to be together with his wonderful wife, my Grandma, again. I have such a wonderful memories about my loving grandparents and I'm so grateful to have had them in my life.

For his funeral I made this heart shaped decoration. Wanted to create something that would last for a long time and this definetely will. My Grandpa lived on the country side and loved nature - so I'm convinced that he is happy with my choice of materials.

I made the heart out of steel netting that I filled with straw. I cut the netting in a shape of heart (x2) and then worked with the form with my hands untill I was happy. Remember glowes! I used moss for the up-side and waxpaper for the down-side (see below).

First I tied down the moss with wire and then with pieces of some thicker steel wire bent to U's, I nailed on the waxpaper.

The Elderberries and acorns were attached with the same technique.

Sorry that I don't have more pictures while making the decoration. I'll write to Santa again that I still need more hours for my days : )))

Remember to visit, hug and listen to those that have lived longer than you! Old people telling about their lives is million times better than watching cheap tv-series!

Yours truly,

Minna : )

Crazy about hair!

I love beeing creative with flowers, my dear friend AnnaKarin is crazy about hair! She has had the most exciting and succesful hair stylist career travelling around the world for many years. Now she's back home. If you want to get the same treatment as Madonna, David Beckham, Minna Mercke Schmidt, Naomi Cambell and many many more you can book an appointment to a Malmö-based salong where she works.

You can read & see more about her work here. I guarantee, she'll make your hair look good - and what's most important - she'll make you look and feel good!!!!

Hugs,
Minna : )

p.s. for you that didn't know, I'm back to my office work after maternity leave. Ads on my blog aren't quite enougt to pay for my bills yet, ha ha. I'll do my best in posting as often as I can... XX