Christmas gift ideas

Helsinki, 9 degrees


The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness.

If you ask me, Christmas time has officially started! The first Christmas café (Piironki by Köket) recently opened in Helsinki, next week I'll attend my first Christmas party of the season and about two weeks from now our official Christmas street Aleksanterinkatu with its atmospheric Christmas lights will be lightened! Even though I might not have John Lewis Department Stores in Helsinki, this ad made me smile so I thought I would share it with you in order to get you into the Christmas mood I'm currently in. I think it's time to decorate our home for Christmas soon, maybe already next week?

Jos minulta kysyt, niin joulunodotus on virallisesti alkanut! Helsingin ensimmäinen joulukahvila, Piironki by Köket, avattiin hiljattain Aleksanterinkadulla, ensi viikolla minulla on ensimmäiset pikkujoulujuhlat edessä ja kahden viikon päästä Helsingin virallinen joulukatu ihanine valoineen avataan! Vaikka meillä ei ehkä John Lewisin tavarataloa ole, niin tämä jouluinen mainos sai minut hymyilemään joten halusin jakaa sen teidän lukijoiden kanssa, jotta saisitte tuntea samanlaisen joulumielen kuin mitä minulla on päällä. Ehkä puen kodimme jouluasuun jo ensi viikolla?

Have you already thought about what to get for your loved ones? I usually prefer non-material gifts like spending time together or going out to eat together with friends, but of course, I usually buy Christmas gifts at least for the members of my family.

Oletko jo miettinyt mitä aiot hankkia jouluksi perheellesi? Yleensä suosin aineettomia lahjoja kuten yhdessä vietetty aika tai yhteinen uusi harrastus, tai ulkona syöminen kavereiden kanssa, mutta tietysti ostan jotain joululahjoja ainakin perhejäsenilleni.

Some time ago Finnish glassware brand Iittala presented the interior blog Pinjacolada and its inventive use of Iittala wear. I love how the Iittala bowls are used as candy bowls in this setting.

Jonkin aikaa sitten Iittaa esitteli Pinjacolada -blogin kekseliäitä tapoja kattaa pöytä erilaisilla kulhoilla. Tykkäsin kovasti tästä karkkikattauksesta!

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At least in Finnish blogs, the Finnish Design Shop has become widely popular as the number one source for design goods. I'm sure I'll have a look at that website during the upcoming weeks.

Viime aikoina olen myös kotimaisista blogeista huomannut, että Finnish Design Shop on yksi maamme suosituimmista designnettikaupoista. Sitä ajattelin käydä läpi joulu mielessä tulevina viikkoina.

Lately I've also been going crazy about star himmelis, like this one by Hruskaa I've seen attached to antlers on Etsy.

Etsystä löysin myös kauniita himmeleitä, kuten tämä Hruskaalta,  joka on yhdistetty hirvisarviin. 

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Even these by Hruskaa, also found on Etsy, attached to a simple branch they're stunning! Minimalistic home decor is the best!

Myös nämä Hruskaan himmelit ovat ihania, vaikka ovatkin vain yksinkertaiselle oksalle riipustettu.


Having said this, there are no occasions that aren't suitable for paper lanterns and paper party decor like these found on Etsy by Pomtree.

Himmeleiden lisäksi minua ovat viehättäneet koko syksyn ajan erilaiset paperilyhdyt ja -juhlakoristeet. Pomtreen koristeet löytyvät nekin Etsyltä.

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What kind of Christmas gifts are you thinking about this year? 

Minkälaisia joululahjoja sinä etsit tänä talvena?


What's your opinion?

  1. I'm in the Christmas mood too! Anytime after November is officially fair game, I think! I've been listening to Christmas music non-stop :)
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  2. I always like surprises during Christmas

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  3. I have already bought around 5 presents and will probably get some more from Oriflame later this week. for exmple I got some things from Joik and some from Seppälä :) when it comes to decorating our house I think we will do it a little before December 1. and I'm afraid this year we will only decorate our first floor because we started renovating our bedroom and had to store the furniture and other stuff in other rooms on the second floor. so there is very little spare room left. anyway, I'm still excited about decorating our kitchen, living and dining room and garden too :) haha, your post definitely made me think about everything related to Christmas! it was very inspirational :)

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    1. Oh, your renovation sounds interesting! I would love to hear more about it!

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  4. Beautiful, thanks for sharing <3

    Best wishes, minnja

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