Category Archives: Holidays

Love Notes

16 Dec ’10

When I left home at eighteen I had two suitcases – one filled with clothes and the other filled with books and stationary. My fountain pens, inks, cards, envelopes and other bits were more important to me than anything else… Continue reading →

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Buying Handmade

26 Nov ’09

I’ve written a lot how I am not a huge gift giver as I much prefer to give the gift of time to friends (a trip, a spa, a fancy dinner out…) or the unexpected gift. But when I do… Continue reading →

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Glaedelig Jul

24 Dec ’07

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Advent Krans

2 Dec ’07

My mum’s Advent Krans in progress. Taken by my mum. In Danish homes, Advent is celebrated with the arrival of the season’s first decoration-a beautiful Advent wreath of evergreen boughs that holds four tall, white or red candles. The wreath… Continue reading →

Category Danish Life, Holidays

Valentines Love

7 Feb ’07

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Discussion 5 Comments Category Holidays