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the planned unwinding took place sooner than expected as I woke up early this morning only to find myself too sick to go to work.

in between naps, I found the time to take a couple of polaroid pictures, experimenting with this film.
having removed the ND2 filter of the electric eye ages ago, I had to make up for it by using sunglasses. and it’s quite tricky. I need a new filter.

the sound of the shutter had an instant effect on me. it makes me happy. I love film. and polaroid cameras.

tags: home, inspiration wall, polaroid.

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thanks for all the wishes. you are just so adorable. I wish I could all invite you here, in our small flat, and we could have tea with homemade scones and jam.

this seems highly unlikely to happen, but the least I can do is to show you our latest home improvement: a clouds polaroid heart with our much-loved Habitat analog clock + the gorgeous krakatoa poster from Elisabeth.

x fanny

tags: clock, clouds, diy, elisabeth dunker, habitat, home, illustration, london, polaroid, studio violet.

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Guillaume and I are somewhat settled now. we love our flat, right in the heart of Notting Hill. we already have our favourite pub that makes the best food ever, and serves some damn spicy bloody mary.

instant love.

I also found a job which I really like although it’s far from what I’m used to. think patisserie for rainbow little ponies. the team I work with is fantastic, and I can’t help but feel happy when I walk back home with my fingers stained from touching blue food colouring.

xoxo

tags: candles, garland, home, london.

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although most of the day got spent on stuff-packing (yes, we are finally moving to London – like TOMORROW) – which I don’t particularly enjoy (and that’s and understatement) – we had the best surprises.

a new member of the family. please welcome Mister Peanut, possibly the sweetest bunny ever.

a gorgeous poster sent all the way from Sweden. oh yes, that one, made by Elisabeth for Studio Violet.

a pretty pile of lost polaroid pictures that will go straight onto our Kensington-flat naked walls.

a white guirlande, for the tree we’re planning on buying tomorrow night. any tips for buying Christmas trees in London? please.

an amazing one-colour-a-month Moleskine daily diary. I just can’t wait for 2010 to begin! let’s not rush though.

hope you had lovely surprises too on this Friday that marks a new beginning for me. I might not be able to post for a while, but I’ll make sure to think about you every day.

tags: animals, canon 400D, elisabeth dunker, garland, home, moleskine, peanut, polaroid, studio violet, tape.

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I’m litteraly dreaming of this house.

for the perfect kitchen. white le creuset pot pans. wooden work table. white flooring and ceiling.

and the cosy nest. cement tent. grey cushions. pretty reading lamp.

tags: home, interior design.

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(picture by Eva Lindh)

in exactly one week, we’ll be sleeping in our new flat. in London. right now, we’re more excited than jumping bunnies.

the fact that Christmas is around might have something to do with it as well. in fact, we’ve already planned to rush to a Christmas tree patch and get one, on the day we arrive.

it will have handmade ornaments like a paper garland, frosted cinnamon biscuits, and wool pompoms.

tags: biscuits, christmas, diy, garland, home, interior design, london, pompoms.

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I used to have a polaroid heart (with the cloud polaroids) on my wall, but so much more options seem to pop.

do you have a favourite?

tags: home, interior design, polaroid.

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city change + new flat = interior design folie.

toast a/w home collection oozes cosiness. whisper words like rugs, hottie, slippers and socks, and you’ll make me the happiest girl.

yeah to winter!

tags: autumn, home, interior design, toast, winter.

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Veronik and Mieke’s shop is full of favourites. I can’t wait to move into my new flat to palce some orders.

tags: home, mieke willems, mobile, stationnery.