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Happy holidays !!! ...

 
 ... Thank you for reading this blog, and I will see you in (January) 2010! 

P.S: If you're still looking for presents, click here for some fabulous ideas.

Sophie Cuvelier garlands available from Balouga - images via Jordan Ferney.

Garlands of macaroons...

  

images via Arnaud Delmontel, via Top Parents.

 ... by Arnaud Delmontel. Could a Christmas tree wish for a better ornament?

The Milkmaid: This week's last Christmas wish list...

 ... inspired by famous paintings. We end up with Vermeer's fascinating work of art.

images via 1. Liberty , 2. Ladurée, 3. Normann Copenhagen, 4. Eva Solo, 5. The Collection, 6.Jme ,7. Anthropologie and 8. Jme

In today's Christmas wish list:
1. Adélaïde pitcher, Astier de Villatte at Liberty
2. "Sweet" book, Ladurée
3. "Mormor" dinnerware, Normann Copenhagen
4. Oil and vinegar carafe Aromagic, Eva Solo
5. Trompe-l'oeil wallpaper, The Collection
6. Jam gift set, Jme
7. Astrid Chair in Naive Chocolate, Anthropologie
8. Spoon tea towel, Jme

Retro-style wish list...

  ... inspired by Edward Hopper's "Nighthawks".

images via 1. Wesco, 2. Colette, 3. mytypewriter.com, 4. The Conran Shop, 5. Castor & Pollux, 6. Rifle Paper co. and  7. Built.

In today's Christmas wish list:

1. Retro scale with clock, Wesco
2. Diana F+ Colette camera, Colette
3. 1950s Royal Quiet DeLuxe typewriter, mytypewriter.com
4. Rob brandt tumbler, The Conran Shop
5. Sete di Jaipur scarf, Castor & Pollux
6. "Better days..." print set, Rifle Paper co.
7. Cargo Camera bag (large), Built

A modern take on the Christmas crib scene...

 

... by Alessi (image via Made in Design).

A fashion Christmas...

 

 ... thanks to these exquisite ornaments by French designer Sonia Rykiel (image via the designer's website).

Christmas presents inspired by "The Snow Prince"...

 
  
images via: 1. Madeleine Weinrib, 2. Kusmi Tea, 3. Aurélie Bidermann, 4. Diptyque, 5. Lille: a shop, 6.  Nina Campbell, 7. Baccarat, 8. Nina Campbell and 9.Graham & Green - Painting image via Saatchi Gallery

In this second Christmas list:

1. Aubergine Isabelle cushion, Madeleine Weinrib
2. Rooibos tea, Kusmi Tea
3. "Charming" necklace, Aurélie Bidermann
4. Winter perfumes (Pine tree, benzoin, grilled chesnuts),  Diptyque
5. Silver Moroccan pouf, Lille: a shop
6. Large match striker, Nina Campbell
7. "Our Fire" Darkside candleholder by Philippe Starck for Baccarat
8. Cashmere travel set, Nina Campbell
9. Crown Ribbed Glass Storage Jar, Graham & Green

... by Karen Kilimnik (2000).

"Girl Before a Mirror", a Christmas wish list...

 
images via: 1. Castor & Pollux, 2. Conran Shop, 3. Ascete, 4. Diptyque, 5. HBO Store, 6.  Graham & Green, 7. fredflare.com, 8. Moma Store

In this first Christmas list:

1. Manu Diam Necklace, Castor & Pollux
2. Mademoiselle Chair with Missoni fabric, Kartell from The Conran Shop
3. Sunset Light, Ascete
4. Body care, Diptyque
5. Sex and the City Stiletto shoe bag, HBO Store
6. SMILE Welcome Doormat, Graham & Green
7. Holly GoNightly sleep mask (in Breakfast at Tiffany's),  fredflare.com
8. Jewelry Box With Mirror, Muji at the Moma Store

... inspired by Pablo Picasso's famous painting (1932).

 As a painter myself, I have decided to create five Christmas lists - one list per day during this whole week - inspired by some paintings that I find particularly moving and beautiful.