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{Matters of the art}: 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

{Matters of the art}: Retro-style wish list

  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

 

Piece by Alessi (image via Made in Design).

A fashion Christmas

 

Exquisite ornaments by French designer Sonia Rykiel (image via the designer's website).

{Matters of the art}: Christmas isn't snowy everywhere

Please enjoy this holiday wish list inspired by "Nave, Nave, Moe" by impressionist painter Paul Gauguin.

images via 1.  Le Bon Marché, 2. Matta, 3. Kate Spade, 4.Le Bon Marché, 5. Madeleine Weinrib, 6. Kate Spade, 7. Darling Clementine, 8. Le Bon Marché, 9. Graham & Green

In this third Christmas wish list:

1. "Precious Stones" tape from Marie-Hélène de Taillac, Le Bon Marché
2. Koli Sandal, Matta
3. Perry Street clock, Kate Spade
4. Cashmere scarf by Kashmir Loom Company, at Le Bon Marché
5. Organic Blockprint pillows, Madeleine Weinrib
6. Le Pavillon beauty cases, Kate Spade
7. Claudettes Notebooks, Darling Clementine
8. "Love from Jaïpur" shopping bag, Le Bon Marché
9. White Shell Flower Door Knob, Graham & Green

{Matters of the art}: 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

Painting by Karen Kilimnik (2000).

{Matters of the art}: "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

List 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.

It's a wrap!

     
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Whimsy Press

Here are some of my favorite brands for wrapping holiday presents, from personalized messages on beautiful ribbons to the most gorgeous papers available (for more brands, click on the link below)

Gorgeous covers on favorite classic books

 

images via apartment therapy

One of the reasons why I work in brand communications, is that I've always been obsessed with beautiful packaging (yes, from a very early age!). And White's Books (in particular this edition of Pride and Prejudice, one of my favorite books), with their covers beautifully designed by renowned artists, will definitely be on my Christmas wish/shopping list.

Well Considered prices at the Conran Shop

The Conran Shop has launched a new collection of basic products for the house called Well Considered. They are of good quality, fun, and budget-friendly.