21.12.09

happy xmas week

hello monday! it's xmas week and funnily enough i'm feeling great, which is unusual this time of year. just been printing some mini print/cards to give to friends :) still have to go out and do a spot of shopping for my love, the only one who gets xmas presents. seven years ago we decided to quit buying presents for friends and family and instead we use the funds that would get spent on them and donate to one selected charity. we figured our nearest and dearest don't really need anything and all this consumerism concentrated on this period can be far too stressful...
next year, i shall make an advent calendar as i have been deeply moved and inspired by Hanna's beautiful Joulukalenteri. and also Sandra's magpies kiss photo. just magic... enjoy!

11 notes:

schorlemädchen said...

and I am sure your advent calendar would look amazing!! I saw the magpies on Sandra's blog too and couldn't believe how cute it looks : )
..your little cards are so pretty Thereza..
merry chrismas to you..

ELK said...

ah such a good idea...and a lovely print
a card for you here

gracia said...

Already looking forward to your promised advent calendar. It's sure to be great.

aimee said...

this is a super approach to the holidays! such a great way to take the stress off an otherwise stressful time of year. your cards are darling!! :)

joanherlinger said...

I think this is my absolute favorite of al lyour work, colour, composition, sweet reindeer creatures.
Have a wonderful Xmas and thanks for all the inspiration

nathalie et cetera said...

these cards are so lovely! kissing reindeer, so cute!

Julia said...

Enjoy this special time of year :) I love these Christmas cards--perfectly cheery!

Christine said...

I love your cards. Thank you for the great links - that advent calendar is fantastic.
Merry XMas :)

saga said...

I just found you and your work, and it's love at first sight! Amazing. I really like the idea of donating instead of buying too, i think we'll do that next year. Have a wonderful christmas!

Fruenswerk said...

Oh...what a great card...supernice text :)
Good thing about your "not buying presents"...Like that..
Well I shop for my boys...
We are spending Christmas eve at my parents house this year...We always play a game after dinner...many small gifts...using dices...on time...ending up snatching presents from each other...totally fun...
Have a very nice x-mas T. :x)

●• Thereza said...

awww thank you 'deers'!!!!

Saga: welcome and thanks! glad you found your way here :)