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It's only January I know, but here in the PNW, I can sense an energy and excitement of springtime from the fact that a heap of our spring blooms never went into dormant stage resulting in glimpses of Camellias and Rhododendrums and a warm welcome of the latest arrivals at IKEA to my inbox. Bringing with it, a lighter, fresher colour palette that hints a closeness to nature we miss in the winter months so much. And needing all the hope we can right now, IKEA fans should be inspired by a collection of clean lines with natural fibres like birch, bamboo and rattan for spring. All coming this February. Let's take a look!

I'm honoured to kick off the new year with this adorable idea by our friend and local creative Miranda Hudson of Madera Goods. Miranda has been biding more time in Tofino these days (one of B.C.'s most beautiful shores) and I'm living vicariously through both her Instagram accounts @maderagoods and @hudsonny Winter beaches here in the PNW are well known for all the driftwood they accumulate each season and Miranda has collected some very special smaller pieces, bringing the outdoors in and at the same time keeping their New Year's focus displayed so beautifully on their fridge. I loved this idea so much, so asked if she'd like to share it for our readers.

With home being a big part of this past year, I thought it only appropriate to do a little round-up of a few of our favourite home tours we did this past year on the blog. Small spaces seemed to be the theme for 2020, and perhaps fitting for the year we had, keeping things cozy and intimate. Let's take a look!

1. The Lilypad Container Airbnb

(Above) Nestled on 13 acres of woods this adorable shipping container Airbnb is inspiring. Dubbed, The Lilypad, and located a couple miles from the entrance of Old Man’s Cave in Logan Ohio, we're loving its' black facade and cozy interior. A perfect addition to our hotel style series here on Poppytalk. Click here to see.

Scorpio

(October 22 - November 21)

Oh dark and mysterious Scorpio. We have your gift guide.

1. Burch Barrel BBQ

2. Paisley Bandana, Simons

3. Ember Temperature Control Mug, Apple

4. Reese Square Toe Boots, Apoc

5. Murder Mystery Game (Zoom Edition), Murders Incorporated, Etsy

6. Mad et Len Soy Candle, Provide

Libra

(September 22 - October 22)

Balance, harmony, always self improving. Libra you're the best!

1. Peace Hand Print, Banquet Atelier, Collage Collage

2. Paisage Wall Tapestry, Geórgia Stefanelli, Soceity6

3. Emily Sunglasses, Ollie Quinn

4. Combination Dress, Zara

5. Hey Ladies, Carry-all Pouch, Megan Galante, Society6

6. Burn After Writing Journal, by Sharon Jones Indigo

7. Marbled Mug, Dahlhaus

Virgo

(August 22 - September 22)

Hey Virgo! Knowledge keepers, organizer afficiondos, and home bodies too. Here are a few things we hope our Virgo friends will love!

1. Palm Leaf Fan, Nineteen Ten Home

2. The Historians, A novel by Cecilia Ekbäck, Indigo

3. Palmistry Ketchain, Nineteen Ten Home

4. Tune In/Drop Out Sandals, Ace Hotel

5. Crinkle Throw, Nineteen Ten Home

6. Locket with Spiral, MQuan Studio

7. Aromatherapy Diffuser, Vitruvi, Nineteen Ten Home

8. Striped Bamboo Turkish Towel, Nineteen Ten Home

A collection of cosmic country Christmas tunes to put a twang in your stay-at-home holiday.

Leo

(July 22 - August 22)

A few things for our bold, generous and ambitious friends. We heart you!

1. Double Bar Earrings, Warren Steven Scott
2. Won't Back Down, Long Washable Gloves, Free People
3. Dawes Bicycle, Arrow Cycles
4. Brass Grow House, Terrain
5. Gua Sha Tool, Wildling
6. Bold Arch Plate, Casa Cubista
7/ The Art of Staying In Candle, Amass

Cancer

(June 21 - July 22)

Cancers represent comfort and self-care, and so we thought we'd reciprocate by giving them a few things to keep them warm, cozy and cared for over the holiday season.

1. Sienna Blanket, Artek, Finnish Design Shop

2. Smoke Mountain, Studio Arhoj, Walrus

3. The Magic is in You (flag), Gather

4. Love is All Around Us (print), Gather

5. Truffles, The Healer Collection, Vosges Chocolates

6. Home Body (book), Rupi Kaur, rupikaur.com

7. Wool Slippers, Glerups, Walrus

Gemini
May 21 - June 20

Gemini's have so many talents, both ying and yang, from boating to cooking, technology and the arts. Here's a few things for our Gemini pals!

1. Mid-century Modern Women in the Visual Arts, by Gloria Fowler and Ellen Surrey, Chronicle Books
2. Cube Bubble Candle, FleurSelect, Etsy
3. Tank Top, Jily Lean
4. Safesleeve for iPhone, Safe Sleeve Cases
5. Fuhifilm Instax Mini 11 - Sky Blue, London Drugs
6. Kerzon Scented Candles, Kerzon Paris
7. Dream Big Tote Bag, by Superblooming, Society6