So we had Advent first on Sunday. It marks the start of holiday décor over here and it’s lovely seeing all the lights, paper stars and decorations go up in the neighborhood. I’m keeping it super simple this year too. I bought this candle holder a few years ago through work but haven’t gotten around to using it but this year it holds the advent candles. Also present in this year’s décor are some huge pine cones and of course the Amaryllis.
Lussebullar are a given and this year I made them with almond paste filling. They are not the prettiest things you ever saw but do taste so good.
In the kitchen I have this little arrangement going on, hyacinths and a mini juniper with some moss around.
Like I said, keeping it simple.
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Posted by: Verveine | December 03, 2013 at 05:36 AM
So pretty Benita! Looking forward to your simple decor. Have a good day!
Posted by: Sandy (USA) | December 03, 2013 at 05:38 AM
HI!
LOVELY mini juniper & hyacinths
so simple,clean and peaceful decor ;)
see you...
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Posted by: SARA | December 03, 2013 at 08:49 AM
Very nice ensemble the hyacinth and the juniper, so simple and yet an eyecathcer ;-)
Posted by: ingegerd | December 03, 2013 at 09:29 AM
Your decor and photos are so beautiful in their simplicity. Love the hyacinths and mini juniper.
Posted by: Fahm | December 04, 2013 at 06:31 AM
Benita I love your plant arrangement...I particularly love the square pots...where did you get them? Please say IKEA!! They are so simple and so pretty.
Posted by: adesigndiary | December 04, 2013 at 11:19 AM
adesigndiar - They're not from IKEA I'm afraid but from a local department store, Åhléns.
Posted by: Carlos | December 04, 2013 at 11:42 AM
On another site i read there were mentions by bloggers that they feel comments are down lately. And I promised myself that I would take today to thank all the bloggers I read every day and appreciate so very much.
You are the first link on my daily check in list, so THANK YOU for all your efforts to share your world.
Posted by: andrea | December 04, 2013 at 12:53 PM
If it has almond paste, I'll eat it!
Posted by: Maureen | December 04, 2013 at 02:15 PM
Andrea- They are down which makes it less fun to blog to be honest but a comment like yours makes my day. Thank YOU!
Posted by: Carlos | December 04, 2013 at 05:03 PM
Lovely and inspiring! I also echo Andrea's sentiments. I am a latecomer to your blog (discovered it this past year), but thoroughly enjoy it and love that I can access your back issues and "catch up". Thank you very much for sharing your creativity with us!
Posted by: lisa | December 04, 2013 at 08:58 PM
Hello Benita!! I also cannot wait to see every post you do. I often don't comment, but I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate your blogging
Posted by: Dana Arnold | December 04, 2013 at 09:55 PM
forever love your blog, benita!!!
Posted by: katie | December 05, 2013 at 03:07 AM
Sorry to hear the comments are down, making blogging less fun, Benita.
I've been following you for the last several years. Your photos are a calming way to end my nightly internet time.
Enjoyed today's photos, and the moss reminded me to get some for our nativity scene. (With 2 young boys I haven't gone simple yet... maybe someday! ; )
Best Advent wishes to you!
Posted by: Denisines | December 07, 2013 at 01:09 AM
Fint! Jag älskar din enkla stil. Om du orkar kan du ju kika på några av de bilder (fula mobil-sådana, men ändå) från den "progressive dinner" jag var på för några dagar sedan. Wowsi. I de husen var det inte tal om enkelt eller minimalistiskt. Kul att uppleva, även om jag inte skulle kunna ha det så här hemma. :) http://monnah.se/?p=5407
Posted by: Monnah | December 09, 2013 at 04:46 PM