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Inspiration While I’m Away

During the next few weeks on decor8, posts will be very light as I’m taking a break from writing to enjoy a mini vacation. I plan to read a few books, decorate my home, eat a little, drink a bit more than usual and be merry a lot.

While I'm Away

I’ll still post lightly during the weeks ahead but mostly visual inspiration with very little text and of course, some lovely links. My regular schedule of blogging will resume on Monday, January 9, 2012. When I return, I will have some great news to share as this winter will be a very busy time for me with lots of new projects to share with everyone. That’s why I need a break to breath and organize before the big things start to consume my life entirely in the new year.

Much love and enjoy this most beautiful ending to what was, for me, a very happy 2011. With 2012 drawing nearer and nearer I wonder what it will bring for us all, don’t you?

(Photo by Jamie Beck for the amazing Cup of Jo.)

Posted by decor8 in uncategorized on December 20, 2011

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  1. Deborah Peterson Milne commented
    December 20th, 2011 at 7:37pm

    Happy holidays to you Holly and savour all those precious moments only the Christmas season brings.

    Thank you for all your incredible inspiration in 2011. It’s been a hugely successful year for you and well deserved. I purchased your book yesterday and can’t wait for it to arrive. Santa seriously thought my new flat needed some prompt help!

    May your holidays be bright!

    Joy,

    Deborah
    Deborah Peterson Milne´s last [type] ..Music, a Man and a Town

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  2. KAAM commented
    December 20th, 2011 at 7:39pm

    Enjoy your break! Today was my last day at work so now Im also planing to read, eat and drink and decorate of course:)
    KAAM´s last [type] ..What to drink?

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  3. LoveFeast Table commented
    December 20th, 2011 at 7:41pm

    Enjoy every minute of your break! We will be doing the same thing.
    ~Chris Ann & Kristin
    LoveFeast Table´s last [type] ..Homemade Cinnamon Bun Tradition

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  4. Angie K commented
    December 20th, 2011 at 7:47pm

    Enjoy your time away! Happy Holidays :)

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  5. Mira commented
    December 20th, 2011 at 8:00pm

    And I hope you´ll share photos of your home, too! :) I love your blog, you´re amazing!

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  6. tinajo commented
    December 20th, 2011 at 8:05pm

    Enjoy your vacation and thanks for all the inspiration during 2011! :-)
    tinajo´s last [type] ..Things made by me during 2011

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  7. Zjizjipke commented
    December 20th, 2011 at 8:29pm

    Enjoy your break!
    Well deserved and thanks for all those gorgeous and inspirational posts :-)
    Merry Christmas and a very happy 2012!!

    Love, Zjizjipke!
    Zjizjipke´s last [type] ..Oven baked pumpkin soup!

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  8. Marianne commented
    December 20th, 2011 at 8:46pm

    Merry Christmas! Enjoy your break.
    Marianne´s last [type] ..{almost christmas}

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  9. ernø commented
    December 20th, 2011 at 9:41pm

    Have a nice time & Merry Christmas !
    ernø´s last [type] ..404 peugeot.

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  10. Lysann commented
    December 20th, 2011 at 9:53pm

    Happy Holiday to you, Holly.
    Thank you very much for all the inspiration and love you shared in 2011 :)
    Have a lovely christmas and a brilliant 2012! Enjoy you break and I’m looking forward to your return in January.

    Have a great time.
    Lysann X
    Lysann´s last [type] ..ZWANZIG | Gift Wrapping N°1

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  11. Deborah Velásquez commented
    December 20th, 2011 at 10:26pm

    Be very Merry, enjoy your break! Thanks for all your inspiration as we head into the New Year!
    xoxoxo Deborah
    Deborah Velásquez´s last [type] ..Ornaments with Paper and Words

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  12. Karin A commented
    December 20th, 2011 at 10:50pm

    You are so much worth it! :) Enjoy your time away and happy holidays!
    Karin A´s last [type] ..En liten pepparkaksgubbe…

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  13. frauheuberg commented
    December 20th, 2011 at 11:02pm

    dear Holly…yes there was so much exciting things this year…especially one that i could meet you in real…a wonderful highlight for my 2011…i wish you and Thorsten a magical Christmas and all the best for 2012…hopefully some of your wishes will come true and i´m looking forward to all your new adventures in 2012…and hope you will share a lot of inspirations with us…take care and enjoy your offline vacation…a big hug…cheers…i…
    frauheuberg´s last [type] ..Retrofriday…or the world is wrapped in Bliss

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  14. Serena {Pretty Fluffy} commented
    December 21st, 2011 at 1:56am

    Have a wonderful holiday season Holly. Thanks for everything this year. Enjoy your break – it’s well deserved x
    Serena {Pretty Fluffy}´s last [type] ..Spoil Yourself with Cocovana

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  15. Shirley commented
    December 21st, 2011 at 7:12am

    Have a nice and wonderful Christmas and New year Holiday ..

    I’m from Indonesia, I’m just found out your Blog recently and love your blog very much.
    Looking forward to your new post at 2012..

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  16. The Design Notebook commented
    December 21st, 2011 at 7:34am

    Have a lovely Christmas! x

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  17. Alexis commented
    December 21st, 2011 at 8:36am

    Have a wonderful vacation! Rest up and recuperate. I cannot wait to see what you have for the next year :).
    Alexis´s last [type] ..Love lost

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  18. Trinske Driscoll-Antonides commented
    December 21st, 2011 at 10:34am

    Dear Holly,

    Enjoy your well deserved Christmas holidays. And I look forward to everything you have to share for 2012! This is the first time I’m commenting, but I have been following you for a little while – it was Emiel Hetsen from HKliving who got me on to you. I’ve found it really inspiring and you write in such a lovely and warm personal style, really always lovely to read. I’m also living abroad (I’m Dutch but living in the UK) and can totally relate to how you feel sometimes. I’m getting lots of inspiration and ideas and I have decided not to return after my maternity leave, but follow my heart (well, and a little bit of business mind too) in setting up my own business, so 2012 will be an exciting and busy year for me to look forward too! Merry Christmas and may the new year bring lots of fun, excitement and happiness to you too!

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  19. Iris commented
    December 21st, 2011 at 11:58am

    Good for you! Enjoy your holidays, may they be warm and loving.
    x Iris
    Iris´s last [type] ..Distraction

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  20. STYLIZIMO commented
    December 21st, 2011 at 1:12pm

    Enjoy the holidays, Holly! I hope it will be relaxing and lovely…

    Merry Christmas!
    Love, Nina
    STYLIZIMO´s last [type] ..{ Table setting: Christmas }

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  21. Martina Simonic Adamic commented
    December 21st, 2011 at 2:49pm

    Have fun & enjoy! M x

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  22. lori b commented
    December 21st, 2011 at 4:47pm

    Holly, Merry Christmas to you and yours! I have enjoyed your blog so very much and just got my hands on a copy of your book. It is more awesome than I expected, I got our local library to order it in. I have asked my hubby to get me my own copy for Christmas…we’ll see what’s under the tree! You are so inspiring!!

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  23. fenny setiawan commented
    December 22nd, 2011 at 3:15am

    I just want to say happy holiday Holly, I hope you will be back more recharged. Say my wish to your hubby too. I hope you both have a blessed holiday season. xo.

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  24. Desha commented
    December 22nd, 2011 at 4:39am

    Good for you Holly, enjoy your a little down time, I look forward to hearing about your new projects in 2012, Happy Holidays~ Desha
    Desha´s last [type] ..Shop Local this Weekend: Moroccan Pop Up Shop & Fashion Show Dresses on Sale Now!

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  25. Jule commented
    December 22nd, 2011 at 8:26pm

    Wow, your hair is so cute! Looks natural and extraordinary on the same way!
    I love it!!!
    Your blog is very nice to stay in and wondering around:-)

    Lots of christmas wishes from germany,
    jule

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  26. Bonnie McCarthy commented
    December 23rd, 2011 at 8:15pm

    Happy Holidays! I look forward to seeing what’s new in the year ahead! All the best!
    Bonnie McCarthy´s last [type] ..Home Style: California Kitchen Renovation

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