Wednesday, 6 December 2017

Gift Ideas for Art & Nature Lovers

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gift ideas art, art print, Christmas present ideas, Juniqe, wall art, home decor

gift ideas art, art print, Christmas present ideas, Juniqe, wall art, home decor

The festive season is in full swing here in Munich. I assume it is similar elsewhere. And every year there is the haunting question: What to offer as a Christmas present? Now in my case I can say my list of people who get a Christmas present is pretty short. Not because I don’t like to offer presents, but most people I know seem to have everything already. Still sometimes I do need some new gift ideas and I figured there are some of you out there happy to get a few more ideas too. So today I brought one idea with me: presents for art and nature lovers!

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gift ideas art, art print, Christmas present ideas, Juniqe, wall art, home decor

gift ideas art, art print, Christmas present ideas, Juniqe, wall art, home decor

As I love both myself, I thought this is a good start. I love to change the art in my home on a regular basis so art gifts are a welcome addition. However, key to the succcess with gifting art is that you know the style and taste of the other person. If you are not sure, you might want to opt for something else or for an art voucher. But if you know the other person, go for a beautiful piece of art for their home. If you are a nature lover or you have frinds who love nature and art, have a look at the fab selection of gift ideas for nature lovers by Juniqe. I have often bought art for myself at Juniqe and keep returning to their site to get new ideas. For this blogpost I scored a beautiful framed dragonfly poster from this category and offered it as a pre-Xmas gift to my friend Ben. I just knew this would fit into his home perfectly and look how wonderful it looks in his stylish bedroom! Nice, right?

gift ideas art, art print, Christmas present ideas, Juniqe, wall art, home decor

gift ideas art, art print, Christmas present ideas, Juniqe, wall art, home decor

gift ideas art, art print, Christmas present ideas, Juniqe, wall art, home decor

gift ideas art, art print, Christmas present ideas, Juniqe, wall art, home decor

Juniqe is a great source of inspiration for art prints. What I also like is that you can get your favorite piece of art already framed because I find it tedious to look for a nice and stylish frame as it is quite tricky sometimes. Here for example you can see a huge variety of posters in standard frames. They come to your home ready to be hung.

gift ideas art, art print, Christmas present ideas, Juniqe, wall art, home decor

gift ideas art, art print, Christmas present ideas, Juniqe, wall art, home decor

gift ideas art, art print, Christmas present ideas, Juniqe, wall art, home decor

gift ideas art, art print, Christmas present ideas, Juniqe, wall art, home decor

If you are still in need of Christmas presents, have a look at the section with gift ideas by Juniqe. Nowadays Juniqe is way more than a webshop for art prints. Textiles, accessories, stationery, fashion items – the selection is really big. I still have some wonderful framed art pieces from Juniqe at home (maybe you remember this blogpost) but I am already thinking of new art for my walls in the new apartment. Let’s see what I come up with in 2018! Up to then I wish you a happy gift hunt!

Photography by Igor Josifovic

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Modern Kitchen Country Twist

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Tuesday, 5 December 2017

Moroccan Inspired Master Bath

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Tips for Quick & Thoughtful Gift Giving

This post is in partnership with Fred Meyer/Kroger Tis’ the holiday season! Suddenly it feels like all of the ideas on our to do lists have to be squeezed into the next couple of weeks! Ha, oh boy. Where did the weeks go? I think gifts should be thoughtful, even if you are in a […]

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Monday, 4 December 2017

Travel Tip: Québec City in Canada

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Québec City, Québec, Canada, travel tips Québec City, boutique hotel Québec City, Auberge Saint Antoine, travel blog, travel tips

Today I want to take you on a virtual voyage to Québec City in Canada. Let’s not talk about time management as my trip to Québec was in May this year, and yes, now it is December already! But the trip will be a visual treat, I promise! I visited Québec City twice already and loved it both times. This cute Canadian city has a strong French flavour to it and the old town will make you forget you are in North America. But judge for yourself. Fancy to visit the fairtytale city with me? Buckle up, here we go!

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Québec City, Québec, Canada, travel tips Québec City, boutique hotel Québec City, Auberge Saint Antoine, travel blog, travel tips

Québec City, Québec, Canada, travel tips Québec City, boutique hotel Québec City, Auberge Saint Antoine, travel blog, travel tips

Québec City, Québec, Canada, travel tips Québec City, boutique hotel Québec City, Auberge Saint Antoine, travel blog, travel tips

Québec City is very French. Especially if you stick to the old town (which most tourists do), you get the feeling you are somewhere in northern France. Old houses, cobbled streets, horse carriages, and the ever present French language (albeit Québecois, which is an own dialect). Québec City’s strongest landmark is probably the hotel Fairmont le Chateau Frontenac which sits like a fortress on top of the old town. But today I have another beautiful boutique hotel for you to recommend. In fact it is the hotel where I was staying and where I felt pampered like a king: the Auberge Saint-Antoine in the old Québec City.

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Québec City, Québec, Canada, travel tips Québec City, boutique hotel Québec City, Auberge Saint Antoine, travel blog, travel tips

Québec City, Québec, Canada, travel tips Québec City, boutique hotel Québec City, Auberge Saint Antoine, travel blog, travel tips

Québec City, Québec, Canada, travel tips Québec City, boutique hotel Québec City, Auberge Saint Antoine, travel blog, travel tips

Québec City, Québec, Canada, travel tips Québec City, boutique hotel Québec City, Auberge Saint Antoine, travel blog, travel tips

Québec City, Québec, Canada, travel tips Québec City, boutique hotel Québec City, Auberge Saint Antoine, travel blog, travel tips

The Auberge Saint-Antoine is a fascinating place. It is probably the best hotel to experience the history of Québec City. Why? Because from the moment you enter you will see that this hotel sits on a place with history. During the hotel’s construction many artifacts of the area came to the surface. From ancient walls to pottery, everyday objects, and trading goods – every item telling the history of this spot and city. The hotel chose to integrate those elements into its interior concept thus creating a fascinating combination of hotel and museum. Additionally, every room has a name and special concept. I need not mention that the service is impeccable and the hotel’s restaurant serves excellent farm-to-table food.

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Québec City, Québec, Canada, travel tips Québec City, boutique hotel Québec City, Auberge Saint Antoine, travel blog, travel tips

Québec City, Québec, Canada, travel tips Québec City, boutique hotel Québec City, Auberge Saint Antoine, travel blog, travel tips

Québec City, Québec, Canada, travel tips Québec City, boutique hotel Québec City, Auberge Saint Antoine, travel blog, travel tips

If you ever decide to visit Québec City, I recommend you stay at the Auberge Saint-Antoine. Its location in the old town is perfect for discoveries of the main sights in town. You can wander the paved streets and check out charming little boutiques and restaurants. Stroll through the fairytale like Petit Champlain area, climb up to the city’s citadel with stunning views of the St. Lawrence River, and walk up the Rue Saint Louis and the Grande Allée. Do not miss the opportunity to taste the local dish Poutine (French fries served with cheese and a special sauce) and one of the many local beers. If you want to experience more traditional Québecoise cuisine go to the cute Aux Anciens Canadiens. It is also a very popular photo spot by the way.

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Québec City, Québec, Canada, travel tips Québec City, boutique hotel Québec City, Auberge Saint Antoine, travel blog, travel tips

If you have some extra time at hand, take the ferry across the St. Lawrence River to the opposite town of Lévis. Way less touristy and very residential it gives you a good impression of real life in Québec. Oh and if you are there please stop at Chocolats Favoris. Oh my goodness! The creamy soft ice is dipped into all kinds of yummy sauces like hazelnut chocolate, salted caramel and many more to your likings. If you have a sweet tooth you will thank me forever for this tip! They have a boutique in Québec City too but I preferred the one in Lévis. Also if you have a car take the short drive up north to the Montmorency Falls. Impressive and really beautiful! These waterfalls are the highest in Québec and even higher than the famous Niagara Falls. Suspended bridges, winding stairways, and a zipline add to the adventure character.

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Of course there is much much more to see in Québec City but my recommendation is to wander the streets and discover the city for yourself! That’s how I stumbled upon cool places like the Cantook coffeehouse on the Rue Saint-Jean or the hip Mælstrøm café in the up-and-coming Saint-Roch area. Additionally I stopped at vintage vinyl stores and small bakeries along the way. Also worth a visit: The old church-turned-into-library Maison de la Littérature. Stunning architecture and a great place to unwind and rest for a little bit!

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Ok enough for today. I hope I could give you a little impression of Québec City and maybe you understood why I visited this quaint town twice already. Plus now you know where you can stay and truly enjoy your visit – the folks at Auberge Saint-Antoine will be happy to welcome you to Québec City! Enjoy!

This blog post has been brought to you in collaboration with the Auberge Saint-Antoine. As always all opinions and photos are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands who support this blog!

Photography by Igor Josifovic and via Auberge Saint-Antoine

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His & Her Home Design – Compromise Stockholm Style

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Friday, 1 December 2017

9 Creative Ideas for Extra Festive Christmas Stockings

Simple details take Christmas stockings from ordinary to extraordinary. Terrain Woodland animal ornaments on stockings Happy December 1st! It’s officially time for all the merriment to begin. Even with all the merriment, I’m a fan of simplicity. I don’t bring out a lot of decorations mostly because I don’t like to put them away at […]

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