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Through the years we've developed an amazing collection of delicious and beautiful holiday recipes. Some from past contributors like Jeannette Ordas and Lyndsay Sung and others like guest posts from favourite local baker, Rosie Daykin of Butter Baked Goods beautifully photographed by Janis Nicolay. So today I thought I'd feature a selection of some of our most cherished and delicious for this holiday season to try out (if you haven't already). Check them out below.

1. Chocolate Almond Batons

(Above) by Rosie Daykin of Butter Baked Goods

Photographed by Janis Nicolay

I made a reel this week on how to make these giant Nordic Snowflakes that I always love to see this time of year. They really are so simple, and at the same time, striking. I could make them all day and if I have time might make more to hang in windows or from the ceiling. Here are a few instructions and I’ll link the reel down below.

1. The Korean Vegan Cookbook by Joanne Lee Molinaro

2. Robert Herder Chef's Knife, Old Faithful

3. Kamacco Donabe Rice Cooker, Old Faithful

4. Korean BBQ Seasoning, Spiceology

5. Mortar & Pestle, Emile Henry, Gourmet Warehouse

6. Canvas Apron, Gourmet Warehouse

7. Self-watering Plant Kit, Basil, Modern Sprout, Walrus Home

8. Ascent Series Blender, Vitamix, Gourmet Warehouse

Some very special pieces we've come across this season. One of a kind, beautiful art, sculptural ceramics and prints for the collector.

1. Foliage Facial by Genevieve Dionne 'By Light of the Moon' Show at The Kube

2. Gloss black ceramic vessels by Bzippy via Provide

3. Blue Vessel, Jamie Smith Studio

4. Sarah Delaney (original), sarahdelaney.com/

5. Matte Rust Vase, Nineteen Ten Home

6. Bathing Cap (mini print), Permanent Press Editions

7. Softest Rainbow Moon (acrylic on wood), Rebecca Chaperon, 'By Light of the Moon' Show at The Kube

8. Potluck Ceramics via Walrus

Loved this DIY project by Nyome Blanchard and her husband that I spotted on Instagram over the weekend so much, I asked her if we could share here on the blog. Measuring in at just under five meters (approx. 16.5 feet) wide, they were determined to find a way to have a custom wall to wall built-in within their budget in their new home in Fern Bay, NSW (Australia).

Continuing on with our Handmade and Shop Small Gift Guide, this one's for all the homebody's in your life. For those who like to stay in and stay cozy!

International architecture and interiors practice, Finkernagel and Ross recently updated a semi-detached Victorian home in Dartmouth Park, London, creating a perfect mix of old and new.

From the welcoming traditional staircase with it's decorative carvings to an open space kitchen, the home has a playful sense to it with it's geometric extension, which looks to have grown organically out of the parent building with it's curvy walkway and garden.

Let's take a look!

Gathering up cards for a holiday post just never grows old. After all these years, I still love a little papergoods round-up! And this year doesn't disappoint. 21 festive cards for Holiday 2021. Check them all out below!

1. Winter Wishes

by Nicholas John Frith for Red Cap Cards

Today I'm excited to kick off a special holiday series I'm starting this season called "Handmade Holiday". Before I begin and a special note —I'm creating this series pro bono as my contribution of giving back to such an important creative community I've embraced over the years.

For those of you who have been around with us these past 16 years online, you'll remember our Poppytalk Handmade online marketplace (perhaps we were ahead of our time— in light of the now pandemic and all the online marketplaces popping up these days). Our support to the handmade community over the years has not waivered, and I'm proud to continue this tradition with this season's series. Fun fact: Our tagline since inception (2005) has been "The beautiful, the decayed and the handmade".

I'm also starting a little early (for those asking about posting anything holiday before Remembrance Day) due to the well-known fact of the possibility of shipping congestions, supplies, etc) due to the Pandemic. Back in 2008 we posted 101 Reasons to Buy Handmade, and this year that post seems even more valid than ever, but I'm adding one more to it that I came across the other day from @snakeoakfarm on Instagram — Because "The work of artisans is not sitting on cargo ships".

I can't wait to share more throughout the days ahead, and to start, I'm proud to feature one of my most favourite artists, Clare Elsaesser. Check her work out below!

I recently came across the Nordic Barnhouse Project (in Denmark) on Instagram via one of my favourite Swedish design bloggers, Frida Ramstadt of Trendenser. Frida mentioned the architect, Bruno Jakobsen recently won the Randers Municipality's Architecture Award 2021 for the project. The home is also the architect's residence. Loving the open spaces that face into a courtyard, and the windows that open up to the surrounding forest.

“The main focus throughout the design is the actual looking out into the woods. No matter where you are, it’s always in view,” says Bruno Jakobsen, architect.

The earthy tones, black roofs and facades in tight vertical planks of Canadian cedar set the tone. The orangery placed between the two buildings pulls the spaces together creating a sheltered courtyard for all seasons. Such a dreamy home.

Architect:

@brunojakobsendesign
Project:
@thenordicbarnhouseproject

Let's take a look!

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