Veronica Stenberg: blog

I finally got my lovely old armchair back from my mom the other week. She has re-upholstered it completely with a fabric that I choose. I love how my flat now is starting to come together since I finally have some furniture to decorate with

I’ve had this armchair forever and it was originally bought by my grandparents back in the days when they where young. I intend to keep it until it falls apart.

I have another armchair that I dragged home from a secondhand store last year, which I will also choose some eclectic fabric to, and have reupholstered by my mom.

BTW – she was asked by the local reupholstering business in her area if she wanted to take over the shop, when he is closing down. You can see why – it’s really beautifully made. (She said no – she already has her own business working as a seamstress).

I don’t own many “things”,  don’t believe in hoarding or collecting stagnant energy in form of “stuff”.  Cluttered surfaces are distracting to me, and the more I clean out and give away to charity the more abundant I feel.

One thing I do believe I cannot have too much or too many of is flowers. They make all the difference and bring a lovely energy and endless beauty to my home.

I managed to sleep more then 20 hours this weekend. Which is both a bit sad and quite lazy. But very much needed at the moment. I took Sunday off from ordinary activities (which usually involved working on private projects) or socializing – and slept, meditated and just did things I felt for doing. I’ve spent my Sunday listening to Frank Sinatra, making vegan toffee recipe experiments (even carnivore approved!) and  decorating my flat.

Handmade Christmas ornaments bought in Vienna, Austria, a classic.

I love the pattern. I hang these in windows, in nice ribbons.

My own handmade hearts, made with paper-clay and then painted with a coerce gold paint with glitter

A after and before version next to each other. Saving some non painted versions to add to gift baskets I’m making.

During off the old Hyacinths from last year, which I saved in the closet. For flower arrangements.

Made my own labels for my gifts.

Working on some of my Christmas gift wrapping, I’m opting for a natural style this year. Not quite finished yet.

I lived without teaspoons for years. I don’t buy things just because I may need them. If I buy something, I have to really, really need it AND I have to love whatever I am buying. I’m happy that I waited. I got 12 vintage teaspoons for £2 at a secondhand shop. Love them. To pieces.

Found this for approximately £9. It will look divine in the hallway just when you get in, with a red lampshade.

Bought some of the lovely Mateus porcelain I collect. Lace & Butterflies.