Sunday, December 6, 2015

These days at home


Scented candles and tea lights to delight the senses...


A string of fairy lights adding just the right warm 
and friendly look...





Turning the home into a wonderland...




Decorating a real fresh-cut tree..



Red apples... they just ooze Christmas vibes!


Firing up the oven to create something that looks 
beautiful and smells divinely...


Festive mood with a tartan touch...



Nothing gets me faster in the holiday mood than an 
indulgent afternoon of high tea and classical music…  
English bone china plates and tea cups
 for my tea service.





Gold and crystal ornaments for our Christmas tree this year... 




Ta-daa... this is how it looks at home now,
hope my tizzy for colours gives you some inspiration...

Thank you so much for visiting my space.
I'm really sorry I'm still invisible on yours.
 It isn't my fault! It's Instagram in the middle!

May you have a peaceful countdown to Christmas
Warm regards to you all!
O

64 comments:

  1. WHAUW what a nice and warm blogpost I love it. All the lovely color and what I love the most is the little dwarf on the chimney piece oooh it's so beautiful I have never seen that before over here, I like him. But all the stuff you have showed is so nice the teapot with red berries boughes so cute. Have a nice week, greetings Petra.

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  2. Superbe post ! et Superbes photos ! Merci de partager ces ambiances d'avant Noël avaec nous ... Bon dimanche !

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  3. Wonderful photos, so much christmas.
    Hugs Maria

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  4. Beautiful! I love the thought you put into your photographs. The atmosphere they create is pure holiday magic.

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  5. Your home is ready for Christmas! The next weeks I will change our house too, with some lovely Christmas decorations, just like yours.

    Have a wonderful week! Hugs, Ingrid

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  6. What a lovely cosy and welcoming home Olympia - for me too its the lights and candles that help to create that special Christmas atmosphere and magic.
    Please don't allow instagram to come between us Olympia, everyone here loves you too much to let you go♡

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  7. How lovely - I always enjoy your posts of your beautiful lifestyle, Olympia.

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  8. How wonderfully cosy and Christmassy your home looks. Just beautiful!

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  9. So much colour - you've captured your touches of Christmas perfectly!

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  10. Colour, atmosphere, warmth.
    Everyone made a comment before I thought of what to write.
    They have said it all, Christmassy.

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  11. Quelle jolie décoration tu as mise en place pour Noël, Olympia!
    Tu as très bien su capturer l'atmosphère de cette douce période de l'année? On se sent bien chez toi!
    Bonne semaine à toi! Noël est tout proche!
    Bises

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  12. Beautiful Olympia,you put me to shame, I've done nothing yet!
    So warm and cosy, I imagine it smells glorious too, with your candles, and the aroma of the Christmas tree.
    Well, you inspired me, this week I shall pull my Christmas decorations from their hiding place.
    Susan.x

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  13. Your home does look a warm and welcoming wonderland, so beautiful! Sarah x

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  14. What a lovely winter / Christmas house you have made! So much warmth and cozy colors.
    I wish you a very good month on the way to Christmas!

    Love, Gerry

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  15. Your home looks wonderfully inviting. I love the warmth in the colours too.
    May you have an especially lovely Christmas Season ...

    All the best Jan

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  16. You have indeed created a wonderland :) Your home is simply beautiful, my friend, and incredibly festive for the Christmas season. May you and yours have a very Merry Christmas.

    Hugs and blessings!

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  17. Dear Olympia,

    Your home looks so beautifully festive and love all the pretty decorations - candlelight and fairy lights give such a magical look.
    Happy week
    hugs
    Carolyn

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  18. You really set the mood here, and your decorations look quite nordic , love it !

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  19. It all looks gorgeous, I love afternoon tea with china teacups too, so special. Hx

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  20. Such beautiful warm and festive pictures, Olympia! I love seeing your home and lovely decorations.....and I feel especially Christmassy now!
    Helen xox

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  21. How beautiful!
    www.rsrue.blogspot.com

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  22. we will decorate this weekend...with a fresh cut tree and wreaths....can't wait ...it's always so exciting !!
    Gail x

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  23. Dear Olipmia,
    your blog, your pictures are so beauty. Always. It's brings me so much joy.:)
    Thank you!

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  24. How cosy it looks in your house! I love the colour red at Christmastime! Enjoy this time of the year!

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  25. A very lovely and enchanting atmosphere you have created for Christmas, my dear Olympia! I think this time of year brings out the magic for all of us, especially children. Wishing you a warm and happy December, my friend. Hugs xo Karen

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  26. Your home looks very warm and inviting this holiday season Olympia. Afraid our decorations are still a bit limited to a poinsettia, ceramic pomegranate and some red candles but it is better than the way it looked last year. It is a magical time of year, especially here in The Mani. Our time is growing way too short here so I am already counting the weeks until we return! Hugs, Jackie

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  27. Hello my friend. Your home looks so cosy and inviting. Love your christmas home.
    Hugs

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  28. Hello my friend. Your home looks so cosy and inviting. Love your christmas home.
    Hugs

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  29. hi
    happy that i have found you. i like your blog.
    nice greetings from Austria
    your new follower
    kuni

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  30. I love this time of the year. Everything looks so festive, bright, colorful and beautiful. Your home is just lovely. Thank you so much for stopping by for a visit.

    Hugs,
    ❤️Ana

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  31. You have so many touches that drew me in Olympia. The gingham ribbon, the plaid throw, the bone china, the crystal and gold ornaments, and the pom poms! I can't tell if that is a pillow or throw, but no matter. I love pom poms!

    I've been terrible too about visiting. Thank you for giving me the kick in the butt I needed. Happy holidays to you.

    xxx

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  32. Dear Olympia, Your home looks so festive and cozy for Christmas. I loved it all - the tea cups, the cute cloth doll, the reideer. And that red plaid throw is just what I've been looking for. It's so nice to keep you warm on those cold nights.

    I hope you have a merry and bright Christmas season.

    love, ~Sheri

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  33. Preciosas imágenes que reflejan el lado mas tierno de la Navidad, me encanta.
    Besitos.

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  34. Soooo very beautiful. A worl of wonder and light. That's real christmas! Congratulations, you did a fantastic job!
    All my best and happy days
    Elisabeth

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  35. Soooo very beautiful. A worl of wonder and light. That's real christmas! Congratulations, you did a fantastic job!
    All my best and happy days
    Elisabeth

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  36. Bonjour très chère amie,

    Un grand merci pour votre chaleureux message.

    Je viens de m'attarder avec un immense plaisir chez vous... Je resterais bien davantage, tant on se sent bien en compagnie de ce petit lutin qui veille et toute cette atmosphère festive. Une belle invitation à partager une tasse de thé avec quelques douceurs auprès de votre coin de cheminée.
    Votre tartan est magnifique et lumineux... j'aime beaucoup.

    Je vous souhaite des moments heureux et remplis de joie.


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  37. What a warm atmosphere you have created! A nice cup of tea among all your beautiful decorations must be the perfect thing to do. I really like everything you showed us.

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  38. Η καλύτερη σου ανάρτηση!!!! Η πιο ονειρεμένη!!! Απίστευτα ατμοσφαιρικό σκηνικό .... Μπράβο!!

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  39. How pretty your home looks, Olympia. I also love candles, especially in winter, when it gets dark so early.
    Amalia
    xo

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  40. Chère Olympia!
    Que c' est beau chez toi et je me sens comme en Scandinavie avec ta deco...
    Tu as un sapin chez toi!!
    J' espère tu vas bien!
    Pardon pour mon absence mais cette année etait pas bonne pour nous.
    Seulement deux jours en travail et après j'ai des vacances de Noël chez moi.
    Enfin!!!!!
    Passe un bon temps de l' avent et à très bientôt!
    Je t' embrasse très fort!

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  42. Dearest Olympia,

    You've created such coziness in your Christmas home, attending to seasonal colour, pattern, texture and light that is distinctive of all things merry and bright! High tea highlighted by pretty porcelain and snowy treats sounds divine, indeed! Thanks for sharing your warm and wonderful images.

    Merry Christmas to you and yours!

    Sweet hugs,
    Poppy

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  43. Everything looks perfect. Love that clock.

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  45. Your home looks beautiful Olympia! Wishing you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas!

    Madelief x

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  46. Dear Olympia, I love seeing how you have decorated your home! It looks so festive and cheerful! My eyes spied those gorgeous vintage teacups ...it all looks very festive, now all we need to do is wait for Christmas morning! Wishing you and your lovely family a beautiful, joyful, peaceful, happy and healthy Christmas and New Year! Sharon x

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  47. So beautiful, festive and warm!! Warm wishes for a Merry Christmas to you and yours, Olympia. Jingle, jingle -
    Cheers,
    L

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  48. Happy Christmas sweet, sweet Olympia. I hope you and your family will have a lovely Christmas. And thank you my dear for your always sweet and kind words at my place. A friendship that means so much to me and you've been such a great support this tough year for me. Thank you for being there sweetie.♥

    Marry Christmas!

    Charlie
    xx

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  49. Haha, "Merry Christmas" and nothing else. ;)

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  50. Hi Olympia, I'm just catching up with your blog. Your home looks so beautiful decorated for the holidays. I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas! Take care and enjoy.

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  51. MERRY CHRISTMAS to you Olympia!
    Love from Titti

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  52. Dear Olympia,

    I love all your Christmas touches - have a happy Christmas, happy holidays and best wishes for 2016 with good health and happiness
    hugs
    Carolyn

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  53. Lovely, charming and atmospheric!
    MERRY, MERRY CHRISTMAS, dear Olympia.
    All my best wishes for a peaceful end to the year.
    Warmest greetings from the Périgord, Karin

    Καλά Χριστούγεννα!

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  55. Goodness - it's the 26th December!
    I hope you are enjoying this very special time of year ...

    All the best Jan

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  56. A wonderfully festive feel to this post, dear Olympia! Wishing you and your family a happy Christmastime.
    Helen xox

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  57. Dear Olympia,
    your decorations are so cozy and beautiful! I hope you had bright and wonderful christmas days
    and I wish you and your family a Happy New Year full of sunshine and joy, happiness and health and many many cheerful hours with good friends.
    Love and Hugs, Siret

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  59. Ma chère Olympia,
    je te souhaite une très très heureuse année 2016 avec ta famille et tes proches ....
    Je t'embrasse!

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  60. I had missed this post and I have now enjoyed going through it and your lovely photos. Your home decoration is so inviting!!!!
    I wish you a very happy new year, dear Olympia, full of joy, love and good health for you and your beloved ones.
    Many hugs!

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  61. It's all so beautiful at your house Olympia! I wish you a Happy New Year with your family!
    sending hugs...

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