fragrance and colours of autumn

The scent of colourful autumn is already in the air...

vase | Kähler

scented candle | Skandinavisk

candle holder | Normann Copenhagen

copper tray | H. Skjalm P.

DIY leather tassel keychain

As the days here in Austria are already getting shorter and colder and as I'm getting more and more sluggish because of my growing bump, more time is left for DIYs and other projects. So here comes a little DIY for rainy Sundays like today... I like pretty keychains and this is an absolutely elegant version which is also easy to make. It's a tassel keychain made of leather.

You need: leather, keyring, pen, ruler, scissors, leather glue, clip, rubber band

Start by cutting two strips of leather - one that measures 8 cm x 0,5 cm and one that measures 25 cm x 9 cm.
Fold the smaller strip in half and through the keyring. Apply glue to the ends of the strip and affix them to each other. Fix it with the clip and leave to dry.
Use the ruler and the pen to mark 0,5 cm wide fringes on the bigger piece of leather and cut them. Leave a 2 cm strip uncut on one long side!

Apply glue on one end and affix the short strip with the keyring.
Begin rolling the fringed piece tightly around the smaller strip, applying glue at some points.
Glue the end of the fringed strip down onto itself. Fix it with a rubber band and leave to dry.

That's it!

wallet | Etsy
scissors | Hay

pure beauty

A simple dahlia from my mum's garden in my favourite vase.

vase | feinedinge*

new items for my desk

I've a weakness for pretty scissors and so the Phi scissors from Hay were on my wishlist already for so long. I also fall for that pen, a revival of the classical Ballograf biro as a special edition also from Hay.

scissors & pen | Hay
glass box | Iittala

lamp | &tradition

wish list for the baby corner

As I'm expecting my first baby - a boy - in late November, I'm already thinking about the look of the baby corner in our bedroom. I prefere neutral colours like grey and beige, fitting to the basic colours in our bedroom.

1. grey cushion | Hay
2. mobile | The Alison Show

3. elephant cushion | Mini Empire

4. baby bed | Ikea

5. wire basket | Ferm Living

6. blanket | H&M

a little green on my shelf

The heatwave is over - time for some fresh green on my shelf!

shelf | String

watch | Kähler
green vase | Muuto
glass/wood box | Iittala

sugar bowl | feinedinge*

mini greenhouse | Design House Stockholm

copper glass box | H&M Home

paper ornaments | Dorisse

the finest porcelain in the most delicious colours - feinedinge*

Maybe you have noticed those beautiful porcelain vases in some of my postings about my apartment, for example here or here. Well, these beauties are made by the talented Sandra Haischberger and her team. 

In 2005 Sandra started the label feinedinge* and since then many beautiful objects were created, amongst others the most popular collection Alice. Whether vase, teapot or butter dish, each object is handmade and acts incredibly elegant. And the colours that Sandra chooses are just delicious!

In addition to the Alice collection you can also find many other wonderful tableware, home accessories and jewelry in her brand new showroom in Vienna's 4th district. The showroom is a treat for the eyes - white, black and grey walls, a white wooden floor, a stucco ceiling, a cosy corner with a vintage touch, stunning chandeliers, a group of pendant lights above a perfectly laid table and so many beautiful details more... Moreover, you can take a sneak peek at the atelier and the soon to be released collection "animals of the forest". A visit and a purchase are definitely worth it!

www.feinedinge.at

copyright | littletownlifeblog.com

tiny clematis flowers

Clematis are my absolute favorite plants. Not those mega-sized varieties... The true beauties are the small-flowered and bell-shaped, super pretty ones - like this one called 'Jasper'. A clematis branch and a simple vase - the perfect couple!

vase | feinedinge*

lamp | &tradition