Why Hasn't My Home Sold?

<div class="MsoNormal"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://i951.photobucket.com/albums/ad351/2painters/gingerbread-house-detail-3_zps82e8aa47.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://i951.photobucket.com/albums/ad351/2painters/gingerbread-house-detail-3_zps82e8aa47.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">Delicious house, but no one's biting? </span></i></td></tr></tbody></table>Are you getting antsy to move? Has your home been on the market and not getting the showings or offers you expected?<br /><br />If so, here are some questions you can ask yourself to test possible reasons. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><o:p><br /></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><o:p><b><span style="font-size: large;">Money, Honey</span></b></o:p><b><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></b> </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">"Is my price fair?" </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">Unrealistic expectations or an over-zealous listing agent can cause poor pricing. Work with your realtor to list your home’s assets and liabilities, then do the comps to see if your price is on target. An inflated price is usually the cause of a home that sits too long.    </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Your Point Person</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal">"Do I have the wrong listing agent?" </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">Re-examine your realtor. If FSBO, consider calling a real estate company and discussing the commission and other conditions.<br /><br />Look closely at the way your home is being marketed. The online listing should be tempting and accurate. The <a href="http://diyhomestagingtips.blogspot.com/2013/04/how-not-to-photograph-your-home.html" target="_blank">MLS photos</a> should be clear and complete without being repetitive. Today’s homes need to be marketed in a variety of ways – the front yard sign, yes, but also flyers, Internet sites, open house showings, email blitzes, communications with other realtors.<br /><br /><span id="goog_412716634"></span><a href="http://diyhomestagingtips.blogspot.com/2011/08/how-not-to-hire-realtor.html" target="_blank">Choosing a realtor</a><span id="goog_412716635"></span> is an important decision. Choose one with whom you have good rapport. Your listing agent has to be well-connected with other agents, not a loner or someone unpopular in the industry. If you have qualms about your agent, talk to the firm’s broker or owner. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><o:p><b><span style="font-size: large;">Problem Attitude</span></b></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><o:p><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">"Am I being cooperative enough? "</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Make sure your home is easy to show. There should be a lock box on your property to make showing easy for all area agents. If your realtor has to give unrealistic advance notice to show your property, because you have pets or medical problems, or the house isn’t always tidy enough, then find a way around the problem.<br /><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://i951.photobucket.com/albums/ad351/2painters/purpledoor_zps16f5b51c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="358" src="http://i951.photobucket.com/albums/ad351/2painters/purpledoor_zps16f5b51c.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">A lock box won't ruin your curb appeal when your entrance is this pretty.   </span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">Have a frank talk with your realtor and ask for feedback. You could also solicit advice from a friend with good decorating sense or a home stager. Double check <a href="http://diyhomestagingtips.blogspot.com/2011/05/are-you-reason-your-home-isnt-selling.html" target="_blank">your motivation and reasons for selling</a>. Are you a foot-dragging, reluctant seller? </div><div class="MsoNormal"><o:p><br /></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><o:p><b><span style="font-size: large;">Quirkiness</span></b></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><o:p><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">"Is there something off-putting about my home?" </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">Does it have too much personality, or problems that are a turn-off? Does it smell of untended litter boxes? I’ve seen homes with <a href="http://diyhomestagingtips.blogspot.com/2010/04/how-to-choose-paint-color-easy-way.html" target="_blank">paint colors</a> only an aging hippie could love and a back yard that only a pack of dogs could love. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">When people see a group of homes, yours may be remembered as the one with poor lighting or the pool with stagnant green water or low ceilings or 1970’s shag carpeting. Find solutions to these problems or expect low ball offers or no offers. People want homes ready to move into. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">If you decide to make major changes to your property, remove it from the market, do the repairs, cleaning and staging, and then relist. New listings get attention.  </div><div class="MsoNormal"><o:p><br /></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><o:p><b><span style="font-size: large;">No Temptations</span></b></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><o:p><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">"Have I done what I can to make the house desirable?"</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">Buyers should feel like they are entering a boutique hotel suite when they enter your home. If you haven’t been able to deep clean the house, consider hiring a cleaning service. A house can’t be too clean! Make sure all small and distracting décor items have been replaced with open space or attractive accessories.<br /><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://i951.photobucket.com/albums/ad351/2painters/100556269jpgrenditionlargest1_zps4f63798b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://i951.photobucket.com/albums/ad351/2painters/100556269jpgrenditionlargest1_zps4f63798b.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">Clean, functional and luxurious -- that's what buyers want in a bath. Photo: BHG</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">If necessary, <a href="http://diyhomestagingtips.blogspot.com/2011/10/the-trends-that-can-update-your-home.html" target="_blank">update</a>some of the fixtures like lights, faucets, shower heads, window treatments. Study <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/barbarapilcher/" target="_blank">my Pinterest boards </a>to see what décor trends make sense for home staging.</div><div class="MsoNormal">                                                                                       </div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: large;">The Economy</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal">"Is my market too sluggish?" </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">Major metropolitan areas are bouncing back from the recession. Other areas, not so much. If your area has way too many homes for sale and not enough buyers, your response might be patience. wait for a better season ahead. You can always <a href="http://diyhomestagingtips.blogspot.com/2012/07/the-pros-and-cons-of-renting-your-home.html" target="_blank">rent your home</a> until the market improves. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">If you just want to move on, lower your price to counteract the cold market. Calculate the costs of staying put -- your taxes, mortgage interest, maintenance, and utilities, then factor them into your price considerations. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">Buyers often won’t mention price as an obstacle to making an offer because they don’t want to appear cheap, rude or unappreciative. Instead they will say, “The bedrooms are too small,” or “I didn’t like the neighborhood,” something that can’t be changed. A low price compensates for all kinds of things, including obstacles like dated appliances, ugly flooring, poor curb appeal, or a bad view. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">Meanwhile, make your home irresistible. You can encourage buyers to make an offer by helping with closing costs, owner financing part of the price, or letting things like window treatments, big televisions, outdoor furniture, and laundry appliances convey with the sale.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://i951.photobucket.com/albums/ad351/2painters/content_writing_up_an_offer1_zps0dacdf4e.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="422" src="http://i951.photobucket.com/albums/ad351/2painters/content_writing_up_an_offer1_zps0dacdf4e.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">Motivated buyers will find a way to justify your asking price. Photo: reddoor-re.com</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Looking Ahead</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal">It’s an introspective time of year, a time when most of us review the hits and misses of the past 365 days and sets some goals for the year ahead. So, it’s a natural time to examine why your house hasn’t sold. Here’s to a prosperous 2014, when your home will sell and you’ll find another home that your love.  </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">Be sure to download my <a href="http://diyhomestagingtips.blogspot.com/p/ebooks.html" target="_blank">eBook</a>, <i>DIY Home Staging Tips to Sell Your Home Fast and for Top Dollar. </i>I've helped hundreds of people stage their own homes to make them sell faster. My book tells you how<i> </i>to ready your home for a quick and profitable sale, no matter where you live or what kind of home you have.  </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div>Top Photo: <a href="http://www.theredheadbaker.com/">http://www.theredheadbaker.com</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div>

Why Hasn't My Home Sold?

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Joyeux Noël!

Je vous souhaite à tous un très Joyeux Noël!<br />Le blog prend maintenant quelques jours de vacances, mais <a href="http://www.lamaisondannag.com/fr/" target="_blank">le shop</a> reste ouvert et les expéditions continuent pendant toutes les fêtes. Et n'oubliez pas de participer au <a href="http://lamaisondannag.blogspot.fr/2013/12/advent-calendar-4.html" target="_blank">dernier jeu concours du Calendrier de l'Avent</a> pour avoir une chance de gagner <a href="http://www.lamaisondannag.com/fr/plaids-et-linge-de-lit/347-peau-de-mouton-blanc.html" target="_blank">cette superbe peau de mouton d'Islande</a>!<br /><br /><i>I wish you all a very Merry Christmas!</i><br /><i>The blog takes a few days off now, but <a href="http://www.lamaisondannag.com/fr/" target="_blank">the shop</a> stays open and deliveries continue throughout the holidays. And don't forget to participate in <a href="http://lamaisondannag.blogspot.fr/2013/12/advent-calendar-4.html" target="_blank">the last giveaway in the Advent Calendar</a> to have a chance to win <a href="http://www.lamaisondannag.com/fr/plaids-et-linge-de-lit/347-peau-de-mouton-blanc.html" target="_blank">this beautiful Icelandic sheepskin</a>!</i><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJn7iMo4nArJoVmgyhGiaw4VWWUXhRqSl3IsEoOOUEvxLOOoia6ZU6mFjtIlstwZFyk2mdmIrLpuoNCjwWtOaarw4PE6Loj5388SAwIPbMok5S4jBCCSwe4LU2tevOd1gQdtrpyA1Ifxk/s1600/f%C3%AAtes2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJn7iMo4nArJoVmgyhGiaw4VWWUXhRqSl3IsEoOOUEvxLOOoia6ZU6mFjtIlstwZFyk2mdmIrLpuoNCjwWtOaarw4PE6Loj5388SAwIPbMok5S4jBCCSwe4LU2tevOd1gQdtrpyA1Ifxk/s1600/f%C3%AAtes2.jpg" /></a></div><br />

Joyeux Noël!

Je vous souhaite à tous un très Joyeux Noël! Le blog prend maintenant quelques jours de vacances, mais le shop reste ouvert et les expéditi...

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Advent Calendar 4

<span style="font-family: inherit;">Merci d'avoir partagé vos voeux pour 2014 dans le <a href="http://lamaisondannag.blogspot.fr/2013/12/advent-calendar-3.html" target="_blank">Calendrier de l'Avent de dimanche dernier</a> - j'ai adoré les lire et vous souhaite de tout coeur qu'ils se réalisent! Un gagnant a été tiré au sort, voir en bas de ce post.</span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Pour le tout dernier jeu concours du Calendrier de cette année, vous avez la possibilité de gagner un très beau produit, l'un des plus demandé dans le <a href="http://www.lamaisondannag.com/fr/" target="_blank">webshop</a> cet automne: <a href="http://www.lamaisondannag.com/fr/plaids-et-linge-de-lit/347-peau-de-mouton-blanc.html" target="_blank">une douce et chaleureuse peau de mouton d'Islande</a>! (valeur 95€)</span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">Thanks for having shared your wishes for 2014 in <a href="http://lamaisondannag.blogspot.fr/2013/12/advent-calendar-3.html" target="_blank">last Sunday's Advent Calendar</a> - I loved reading them all and sincerely wish that they will all come true for you! A winner has been randomly drawn, see the end of this post below.</span></i><br /><i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></i><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">For the very last giveaway in this year's Calendar, you have the possibility to win a very beautiful product, one of the most popular in the <a href="http://www.lamaisondannag.com/fr/" target="_blank">webshop </a>this autumn: <a href="http://www.lamaisondannag.com/fr/plaids-et-linge-de-lit/347-peau-de-mouton-blanc.html" target="_blank">a soft and cosy Icelandic sheepskin</a>! (value 95€)</span></i><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEXIx9Z00UltxBgwWkKSHnxNhgpSScEf2AWwioutt-q92udwmdFbUX-MeDOJiWtTT8yyt9uGqzdrERMLKSPormQACI6Jro_Jhz3IDhqkJNwjajoZ333yi_SLzCEskO-u5QRn45ITi2HJI/s1600/4+ADVENT.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEXIx9Z00UltxBgwWkKSHnxNhgpSScEf2AWwioutt-q92udwmdFbUX-MeDOJiWtTT8yyt9uGqzdrERMLKSPormQACI6Jro_Jhz3IDhqkJNwjajoZ333yi_SLzCEskO-u5QRn45ITi2HJI/s1600/4+ADVENT.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; line-height: 20px;">Pour participer à ce dernier jeu concours, vous n'avez rien d'autre à faire que de laisser un commentaire ci-dessous! </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; line-height: 20px;">Le tirage au sort aura lieu dimanche prochain, le 29 décembre, et le gagnant sera annoncé ici. Notre boutique livre dans le monde entier, et par conséquent, le jeu concours est ouvert à tous. Bonne chance!</span></span><br /><div style="background-color: white; color: #444444; line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #444444; line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>In order to participate in this last giveaway, you don't need to do anything else than leaving a comment here below! </i><i>The winner will be drawn next Sunday, on Dec 29nd, and announced here. Our shop delivers worldwide which means that the giveaway is open to everybody. Good luck!</i></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg20QbNk1v5PguoX2W3jpqdGnrUFSPJiZDl0ahiaxuQeUVvLdITqUdH2U-Twf3DA5hXOc3SmUdn_m8-Q8xzHA8j8-EL-vMX2PXGdun4j86nXD2HPNPimKqmTP1dyPjlK4AuizZzlS05YA0/s1600/capture-20131223-005639.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg20QbNk1v5PguoX2W3jpqdGnrUFSPJiZDl0ahiaxuQeUVvLdITqUdH2U-Twf3DA5hXOc3SmUdn_m8-Q8xzHA8j8-EL-vMX2PXGdun4j86nXD2HPNPimKqmTP1dyPjlK4AuizZzlS05YA0/s1600/capture-20131223-005639.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #444444; line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">GAGNANT DU <a href="http://lamaisondannag.blogspot.fr/2013/12/advent-calendar-3.html" target="_blank">JEU CONCOURS DU </a><b><a href="http://lamaisondannag.blogspot.fr/2013/12/advent-calendar-3.html" target="_blank">15 DEC</a>: </b>Félicitations à <a href="http://tigerwishes.blogspot.fr/" target="_blank">Tiger Wishes</a> qui a gagné le 3ème tirage au sort du Calendrier de l'Avent! Merci d'envoyer ton adresse postale à contact@lamaisondannag.com pour recevoir ton <a href="http://www.lamaisondannag.com/fr/recherche?orderby=position&orderway=desc&search_query=poster+calendrier+2014" target="_blank">poster calendrier 2014 de chez Playtype</a>, en précisant quelle couleur tu préfères (blanc, sable ou vert).</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #444444; line-height: 20px;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #444444; line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>WINNER OF THE <a href="http://lamaisondannag.blogspot.fr/2013/12/advent-calendar-3.html" target="_blank">GIVEWAY ON <b>DEC 15TH</b></a>: Congratulations à <a href="http://tigerwishes.blogspot.fr/" target="_blank">Tiger Wishes</a> </i><i>who won the 3rd draw in the Advent Calendar! P</i><i style="background-color: transparent;">lease send your postal address to contact@lamaisondannag.com in order to receive your <a href="http://www.lamaisondannag.com/fr/recherche?orderby=position&orderway=desc&search_query=poster+calendrier+2014" target="_blank">calendar poster 2014 from Playtype</a>, indicating which colour you prefer (white, sand or green).</i></span></div>

Advent Calendar 4

Merci d'avoir partagé vos voeux pour 2014 dans le Calendrier de l'Avent de dimanche dernier - j'ai adoré les lire et vous souha...

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Christmas faves

Je n'ai pas été une très bonne blogeuse dernièrement... mais ces dernières semaines ont été tellement chargées avec le rush de Noël <a href="http://www.lamaisondannag.com/fr/" target="_blank">dans le shop</a>, <a href="http://lamaisondannag.blogspot.fr/2013/12/1eres-photos-de-notre-vente-ephemere.html" target="_blank">la vente éphémère</a> à Paris, <a href="http://www.bloggerstour.com/" target="_blank">le voyage à Berlin</a>, mes workshops à l'école de design etc. Demain je m'envole pour la Suède avec les enfants et j'ai vraiment hâte de prendre quelques jours de vacances et profiter de Noël en famille!<br /><br />Ce matin, j'ai enfin pris le temps de faire un tour sur quelques uns de mes blogs scandinave préférés, et voilà quelques images coup de coeur d'inspiration Noël...<br /><br />PS. Rdv dans un petit instant pour le dernier jeu concours du Calendrier de l'Avent!<br /><br /><i>I've not been a very good blogger lately... but the last few weeks have been so incredibly busy with the Christmas rush <a href="http://www.lamaisondannag.com/fr/" target="_blank">in the shop</a>, <a href="http://lamaisondannag.blogspot.fr/2013/12/1eres-photos-de-notre-vente-ephemere.html" target="_blank">the pop-up shop</a> in Paris, <a href="http://www.bloggerstour.com/" target="_blank">the trip to Berlin</a>, my workshops at the design school etc. Tomorrow I'm flying to Sweden with the kids and I really can't wait to take a few days off and enjoy a family Christmas!</i><br /><i><br /></i><i>This morning I finally took some time to read some of my favourite Scandinavian blogs, so here come some Christmas inspired pics that I fell for...</i><br /><i><br /></i><i>PS. See you in a short while for the last Advent Calendar giveaway!</i><br /><i><br /></i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwyxndZeFLimNq-PU_nftwFwB49ffD09NQX-0fYKuS_-f_Jcwyq-zpb6X9dQFxJ5OJh7Qs5NVjJaVfNv_BC-2odHcM-70cUdXbWLvcpTpiX0GSAeZQix3T5JpXUVqe29hNwo_QnI7AW9s/s1600/nib+and+varpunen.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwyxndZeFLimNq-PU_nftwFwB49ffD09NQX-0fYKuS_-f_Jcwyq-zpb6X9dQFxJ5OJh7Qs5NVjJaVfNv_BC-2odHcM-70cUdXbWLvcpTpiX0GSAeZQix3T5JpXUVqe29hNwo_QnI7AW9s/s1600/nib+and+varpunen.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><a href="http://norskeinteriorblogger.no/2013/12/15/galleri-ii-desemberutfordring/" target="_blank">Sessan via NIB</a> / <a href="http://pikkuvarpunen.blogspot.fr/2013/12/piparipaja.html" target="_blank">Varpunen</a></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9pt_wj7qQ6foguWQyZ3Guf-A9Mn2QgDxwFJdSEm__dU7a9wtR25dptzsP3-NlG3_xf0T_0KzlUGqKhQsxIOxlJlCm-DECSMYtekp8V0bihlgx1d1dhrZ53YB4OpfqGSMGZnhbVTKAwo4/s1600/dw.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9pt_wj7qQ6foguWQyZ3Guf-A9Mn2QgDxwFJdSEm__dU7a9wtR25dptzsP3-NlG3_xf0T_0KzlUGqKhQsxIOxlJlCm-DECSMYtekp8V0bihlgx1d1dhrZ53YB4OpfqGSMGZnhbVTKAwo4/s1600/dw.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><a href="http://daniellawitte.blogspot.fr/" target="_blank">Daniella Witte</a> (left photo by <a href="http://purplearea.blogspot.se/2013/12/hemma-hos-daniella.html" target="_blank">Purple Area</a>)</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoJgf0YT9-oVRj4ResML4zNA9xszHw4D79wnaUESoCZ3hLZy8c-37nyJrtAY4ookwYcVauRhVLpEyXI5FP3_AujdUewUfxryH-vIbFZ3u03tqZDj0fpLSrbGkmvXEr3wtJyo5NXS_0Hdg/s1600/emma.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoJgf0YT9-oVRj4ResML4zNA9xszHw4D79wnaUESoCZ3hLZy8c-37nyJrtAY4ookwYcVauRhVLpEyXI5FP3_AujdUewUfxryH-vIbFZ3u03tqZDj0fpLSrbGkmvXEr3wtJyo5NXS_0Hdg/s1600/emma.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><a href="http://emmas.blogg.se/2013/december/my-marimekko-styling-all-together.html" target="_blank">Emma Fexeus</a> for <a href="http://marimekko.com/" target="_blank">Marimekko</a></i></div><i><br /></i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFtnxeAPRaX63gyUxrU3nBf0gmDTzHqB7vu544qVzbuT8_5Cp4jo275fxpvbv484w6rjjDILekHJ1OPsWMoRF8e1QnSPOXETv0A7po40FxIsAPD-KT8tnhTj-ZIGRiG4zE199u6pLGxjg/s1600/diy+and+broste.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFtnxeAPRaX63gyUxrU3nBf0gmDTzHqB7vu544qVzbuT8_5Cp4jo275fxpvbv484w6rjjDILekHJ1OPsWMoRF8e1QnSPOXETv0A7po40FxIsAPD-KT8tnhTj-ZIGRiG4zE199u6pLGxjg/s1600/diy+and+broste.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>DIY by <a href="http://bambulablogi.blogspot.fr/2013/12/diy-bottle-brush-trees.html" target="_blank">Bambula </a>/ <a href="http://www.brostecopenhagen.com/" target="_blank">Broste Copenhagen</a></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy1kLvXNC8Hiehw4mRz8QTZTr5_AR438FlNAMO5eOgxZHunB8ufbs0d-7rocXTkCx7AqmWpB4vj4qMLTnYkGUwbFb_F_Xiz1KGz67kdRPrqk_xfQHTn7vnZVJBqnChlSpw8w2xnDs2tvY/s1600/norm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy1kLvXNC8Hiehw4mRz8QTZTr5_AR438FlNAMO5eOgxZHunB8ufbs0d-7rocXTkCx7AqmWpB4vj4qMLTnYkGUwbFb_F_Xiz1KGz67kdRPrqk_xfQHTn7vnZVJBqnChlSpw8w2xnDs2tvY/s1600/norm.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10152056048549920.1073741861.73789109919&type=1" target="_blank">Norm Architects</a></i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgSDj1iivxak5w-mEBFOQQwUvP6J7nusQyg2Qicc899ueAkp1frCDQc3mAnhS47wd10j-w6USI94TFpaoSQVFv9-PuVmyVksxm4LoG70Ncw4JTe3AtvAcrBBCDBIP3m2X8kQhxteVsoPE/s1600/hitta+hem1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9T0C9o3hwP_QJ5c0qEy_bCad6lqA1cLiYwH5HyrEj9lp-JdHIlX4QHqoyVO2V-4tT3zhvy9D_wGCHkYdjNsq_28w-Om1N2PD69kQewUoj_5dg_x78hrg4NrMy5PbQdUf-ERFeMQcmmmo/s1600/hitta+hem2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9T0C9o3hwP_QJ5c0qEy_bCad6lqA1cLiYwH5HyrEj9lp-JdHIlX4QHqoyVO2V-4tT3zhvy9D_wGCHkYdjNsq_28w-Om1N2PD69kQewUoj_5dg_x78hrg4NrMy5PbQdUf-ERFeMQcmmmo/s1600/hitta+hem2.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i> <a href="http://hitta-hem.blogspot.fr/" target="_blank">Hitta hem</a></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Christmas faves

Je n'ai pas été une très bonne blogeuse dernièrement... mais ces dernières semaines ont été tellement chargées avec le rush de Noël dans...

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Gift Idea for Kids, LeapPad Ultra from LeapFrog

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzj_xctrqvTHyL3NKCQ9D-cRBE7G78Ij8Wnm2HH3MidE4ptXKW-31tP52DD7f87HSPFM1jEUlufDqzhbwckn3uUHuN8Pg-h4qkxWqek5S7a3k2-Qw0RgB6KYGxM0gi-dwMdhy8GMD0gao/s1600/IMG_8868.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzj_xctrqvTHyL3NKCQ9D-cRBE7G78Ij8Wnm2HH3MidE4ptXKW-31tP52DD7f87HSPFM1jEUlufDqzhbwckn3uUHuN8Pg-h4qkxWqek5S7a3k2-Qw0RgB6KYGxM0gi-dwMdhy8GMD0gao/s1600/IMG_8868.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>About a month ago my Mom called me up and mentioned that she thought that she'd like to get Oscar a <a href="http://www.leapfrog.com/en/landingpages/leappadultra.html" target="_blank">LeapPad Ultra</a> for Christmas and wondered my thoughts. Mom and I are <i>really </i>familiar with the <a href="http://www.leapfrog.com/en/index.html" target="_blank">Leap Frog</a> brand. You see, I worked for a toy store for 10 years - first as a teen as a sales staff all the way through to working at the Head Office after University. So although I'm new as a <i>consumer </i>to the toy world- I'm really, really comfortable with toys and familiar with certain brands like<a href="http://shop.leapfrog.com/leapfrog/jump/LeapPad-Ultra/category/cat1380008" target="_blank"> LeapFrog</a>. I know that their products are really well made, stand up to the test of time, are educational and are a <i>great </i>investment. Although the Ultra is for officially 4 years and up, I thought that Oscar at 3.5 years old was pretty fine with technology and figuring things out - mostly because he knows his way around my iPad more than I do.<br /><a name="more"></a><br /><br />Because of my blog, and Oscar - the team at <a href="http://shop.leapfrog.com/leapfrog/jump/LeapPad-Ultra/category/cat1380008" target="_blank">Leap Frog </a>have generously reached out to me in the past. But we never really got into many electronic toys for Oscar when he was younger as my iPad was being enjoyed by the whole family. But fast forward to today and I thought it was perfect timing to give Oscar his <i>own </i>tablet- that was <i>age appropriate</i>. You see apart from wanting my own iPad back - Oscar is finding his way around YouTube like you wouldn't believe. Although I'm supervising (for the most part) he's getting a little <i>too</i> comfortable with my tablet. The Ultra tablet comes with parent safe controls and gives me a little more peace of mind so that I can pass it to him in the car, and let him play without me worrying what on earth he's watching. (<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7QE62FDn08" target="_blank">Like this video </a>thanks to my Brother, which is now Oscar's <i>favourite </i>song) So I felt like it was an ok time, and perfect product to accept from our friends at LeapFrog.<br /><br />My Mom suggested that we set up the tablet prior to Christmas morning. Because of that suggestion I was able to shoot a video for you of the tablet, prior to Oscar opening it. (I did this at night when Oscar was asleep, so not to see it) So below is a video of just the tablet and <i>some</i> of the features.<br />  <iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="386" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/2scV4FUs97k?rel=0" width="686"></iframe><br /><br />So this will be Oscar's gift from Grandma this Christmas. I get my iPad back, and don't have to freak out when he starts surfing YouTube (which he does). I'll have to show you more of it in "action" after Christmas as I want to let Oscar play with it. If you were looking for a great gift idea for that young one on the list - this may be a great one to grab before the big day!<br /><br />xo Lindsay<br /><br /><b>Links of Interest</b><br /><a href="http://www.leapfrog.com/en/landingpages/leappadultra.html" target="_blank">LeapPad Ultra</a>, <a href="http://shop.leapfrog.com/leapfrog/jump/LeapPad-Ultra-Accessories/category/cat1380006?q_facetTrail=9004%3Acat1380008&q_docSort=&addFacet=9004%3Acat1380006" target="_blank">LeapPad Ultra Accessories</a>, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/LeapFrogOfficialSite?feature=watch" target="_blank">LeapFrog YouTube Channel</a>, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7k35gfkV08" target="_blank">LeapPad Ultra Video</a>,<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFaQfUBhkB1X8hP3fgV2AoR2V8CMAkm-2aBgTDJRXjUVc8YdUh6ZIfg6700hHAj8pE1Ma685me-lXkkt94p9Hyf54dM9tMCLINpTgqq9eqqpOaMXMZi_BTuTb_33PLzhTnt5x4pVsLdrQ/s1600/Untitled-1.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">LeapFrog products were kindly gifted to us. Comments, pictures and sentiments are all my own. No other compensation was provided. <a href="http://aubreyandlindsay.blogspot.ca/p/site-policies.html" target="_blank">Read more about my site policies here. </a></span></i></div>

Gift Idea for Kids, LeapPad Ultra from LeapFrog

About a month ago my Mom called me up and mentioned that she thought that she'd like to get Oscar a LeapPad Ultra for Christmas and won...

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3 Kanal Modern Contemporary House Design 2014 Coming Soon now in Process Rendering

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">3 Kanal Modern Contemporary House Design 2014 Coming Soon now in Process Rendering , wait<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCGm20ay1jz1sTXcYObfXz-vfcaozkxillNNpTmd967ojYAOmY5DauJXoOt3uPlm5cV-kGiy7_WowBepgxEWGxjJr5DjfaaXC0QIv4oa9f1ZqDy6G9M-zeYFUUe4LU3VdULhp490y5TgXK/s1600/las+vegas+modern+home+builders.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCGm20ay1jz1sTXcYObfXz-vfcaozkxillNNpTmd967ojYAOmY5DauJXoOt3uPlm5cV-kGiy7_WowBepgxEWGxjJr5DjfaaXC0QIv4oa9f1ZqDy6G9M-zeYFUUe4LU3VdULhp490y5TgXK/s1600/las+vegas+modern+home+builders.jpg" width="1245" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyWyv2k1uQyr5PQBmxissBdSuUVma21I60A5jlZ3IL0FuHpbdputJuSLK3g-V7ickr6AzsMOHP-1DKa3FMYCpqTehF2ikIbangrE9Pw8PqcK7p74UJ5NV5iTPz15mOosY5QST2KGNICJVf/s1600/Modern+2+Kanal+Hosuse+Design+Chakwal+(4).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Blog tour Berlin - Fashion for home

Comme je l'ai mentionné l'autre jour, j'ai fait un tour à Berlin récemment en compagnie de <a href="http://www.bloggerstour.com/" target="_blank">ce groupe de bloggeurs européens</a> dont je fais partie. N'hésitez pas à <a href="http://www.bloggerstour.com/" target="_blank">visiter notre site</a> pour apprendre plus sur nous et ce que nous faisons!<br /><br />J'ai plein de photos de Berlin à vous montrer, mais commençons avec notre première visite design dans la capitale allemande: <a href="http://www.fashionforhome.de/" target="_blank">Fashion for home</a> - une marque allemande de décoration qui propose meubles et accessoires design de qualité, avec un fort engagement environnemental. Ils nous avait préparé un délicieux petit déjeuner dans leur showroom, et on a eu le plaisir de papoter avec l'un des fondateurs de la marque, Christoph Cordes, qui nous a raconté toute l'histoire derrière la marque, fondée en 2009.<br /><br /><i>I mentioned earlier that I visited Berlin recently with <a href="http://www.bloggerstour.com/" target="_blank">this group of European bloggers</a> that I'm part of. You can read more about us and what we do <a href="http://www.bloggerstour.com/" target="_blank">on our website</a> here! </i><br /><i><br /></i><i>I have lots of pictures from Berlin to show you, but I thought I'd start with our first design visit in the German capital: <a href="http://www.fashionforhome.de/" target="_blank">Fashion for home</a> - a German home interior brand offering quality design furniture and accessories, with a strong commitment to environmental issues. </i><i>They had prepared a delicious breakfast for us in their showroom and we had the pleasure of having a chat with one of the co-founders, Christoph Cordes, who gave us the full story behind the brand, founded in 2009.</i><br /><i><br /></i><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmn0z0MgPXMYhJD9DzXzI68sTcBCvkwT-BXhAMDIkjX-mkaGGteD7z6Ln8azq7nBPc4-hE-Upy5dtSmICtZH4VEJoj4tSplEx0e-eK-FpTIMJzSmFaIXwly6AGDlUiQpPiJqCpHAmHewc/s1600/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmn0z0MgPXMYhJD9DzXzI68sTcBCvkwT-BXhAMDIkjX-mkaGGteD7z6Ln8azq7nBPc4-hE-Upy5dtSmICtZH4VEJoj4tSplEx0e-eK-FpTIMJzSmFaIXwly6AGDlUiQpPiJqCpHAmHewc/s1600/1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvbi_8Lx085nCpDfFLWsZBsr5IcOebCMZ_qAeg089vK6Bo_A6TduBxbZQNrXMpl3RCeGRvZsEIn-B1Y88epV4N4n4tDtG4q5Cori87SfxEP5CvaNDeFT3PyMtbuJOxym2c0sIb9S4r5hc/s1600/1503244_10152064504668326_500537011_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="215" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvbi_8Lx085nCpDfFLWsZBsr5IcOebCMZ_qAeg089vK6Bo_A6TduBxbZQNrXMpl3RCeGRvZsEIn-B1Y88epV4N4n4tDtG4q5Cori87SfxEP5CvaNDeFT3PyMtbuJOxym2c0sIb9S4r5hc/s640/1503244_10152064504668326_500537011_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd4w7lVZwez7PB-ShhdEX3PklK4YejZWO9ifQjGW8v7JovGN5ZjGPelBbzsQWjuu69vX4aJtfhiIS2MSvcIdZOJ8VB5rDGBKKAcM4v7MITRs5SLl85HioB_c7m9Y_YRdNSgRIXfaylqHs/s1600/3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd4w7lVZwez7PB-ShhdEX3PklK4YejZWO9ifQjGW8v7JovGN5ZjGPelBbzsQWjuu69vX4aJtfhiIS2MSvcIdZOJ8VB5rDGBKKAcM4v7MITRs5SLl85HioB_c7m9Y_YRdNSgRIXfaylqHs/s1600/3.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg05a12j2lWwXn_61DvGnMACBDpOP3FuvFyRvo3zc6E3bgxkAQ7vwHoJgcmoL2yAdyMu-jWKIdoabpvEL5aJE6paJB7f31-txqUt77_f4Q1sojtWccOmL9E0evwwNArOV7ASJXggo1Lt4w/s1600/2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg05a12j2lWwXn_61DvGnMACBDpOP3FuvFyRvo3zc6E3bgxkAQ7vwHoJgcmoL2yAdyMu-jWKIdoabpvEL5aJE6paJB7f31-txqUt77_f4Q1sojtWccOmL9E0evwwNArOV7ASJXggo1Lt4w/s1600/2.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Photo Anna Gustafsson</i></div><br />Après un tour du showroom, nous nous sommes départagés en deux groupes pour un petit challenge stylisme (on adore ca!). J'ai fait équipe avec <a href="http://www.happyinteriorblog.com/" target="_blank">Igor (Happy Interior blog)</a>, <a href="http://vosgesparis.blogspot.se/" target="_blank">Desiree (Vosgesparis)</a> et <a href="http://emmas.blogg.se/" target="_blank">Emma (Emmas designblogg)</a> pour essayer de créer une image inspirante avec des produits de la boutique. Voici le résultat:<br /><br /><i>After a look around the shop, we dived into two teams for a little styling challenge (we love that!). I teamed up with <a href="http://www.happyinteriorblog.com/" target="_blank">Igor (Happy Interior blog)</a>, <a href="http://vosgesparis.blogspot.se/" target="_blank">Desiree (Vosgesparis)</a> and <a href="http://emmas.blogg.se/" target="_blank">Emma (Emmas designblogg)</a> in order to try to create an inspiring picture with products from the shop. Here's is the result:</i><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdT8YeF0i38OOuKFFB5yo1wykSI1Rajeg0Wf5b8GfdaRpfqwIPke6BssO88xdTsumoPyS7dlXLGleV4D0AHCdCD5S3Txy0Kil4XibzsO3hiQdBxcuRiI8PkgZInSWw1uHrT9wKVVm6Rms/s1600/Bungalow5-Fashion4Home-styling-Blog-Tour-Berlin-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdT8YeF0i38OOuKFFB5yo1wykSI1Rajeg0Wf5b8GfdaRpfqwIPke6BssO88xdTsumoPyS7dlXLGleV4D0AHCdCD5S3Txy0Kil4XibzsO3hiQdBxcuRiI8PkgZInSWw1uHrT9wKVVm6Rms/s1600/Bungalow5-Fashion4Home-styling-Blog-Tour-Berlin-2.jpg" /></a></div><br />L'autre équipe était composé de <a href="http://weekdaycarnival.blogspot.fi/" target="_blank">Riikka</a>, <a href="http://www.walnutgreydesign.com/" target="_blank">Gerard </a>et <a href="http://bungalow5.dk/" target="_blank">Allan</a>, et voici ce qu'ils ont créé:<br /><br /><i>The other team consisted of <a href="http://weekdaycarnival.blogspot.fi/" target="_blank">Riikka</a>, <a href="http://www.walnutgreydesign.com/" target="_blank">Gerard </a>and <a href="http://bungalow5.dk/" target="_blank">Allan</a>, and this is what they came up with: </i><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq6psoR-SsDi7pUce6KdzCYbBBad3ZE01Tn5FKmibZGGWbIRKITOCZc0iJYu7PG9Rl69KK8BaMEubrgR5Zbi0p1_9Jj9mirA_Bj7V2OWZnKCoQm85oRdegdm8okbgRIRlA_y655QXu5nA/s1600/-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq6psoR-SsDi7pUce6KdzCYbBBad3ZE01Tn5FKmibZGGWbIRKITOCZc0iJYu7PG9Rl69KK8BaMEubrgR5Zbi0p1_9Jj9mirA_Bj7V2OWZnKCoQm85oRdegdm8okbgRIRlA_y655QXu5nA/s1600/-1.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Styling photos <a href="http://weekdaycarnival.blogspot.fi/" target="_blank">Riikka Kantinkoski</a></i></div><a href="http://www.fashionforhome.de/" target="_blank"><br /></a>La photo gagnante sera utilisée par <a href="http://www.fashionforhome.de/" target="_blank">Fashion for home</a> dans l'une de leurs prochaines campagnes en ligne.<br /><br /><i>The winning picture will be used by <a href="http://www.fashionforhome.de/" target="_blank">Fashion for home</a> in one of their upcoming online campaigns. </i><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj22BqAsutiMg1AanPCQgIBY4N4yTvL-ZGn09t1TONcWeRLjbhyu-GGcAAfSOGkIy5ktx0XCHSm-PhoJOIhN6NLArDTJNJRwXmVATXnCc9J2PWb-2N3vCv8lQh7ti-JsSxaRITw5_bv0Eg/s1600/cats.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj22BqAsutiMg1AanPCQgIBY4N4yTvL-ZGn09t1TONcWeRLjbhyu-GGcAAfSOGkIy5ktx0XCHSm-PhoJOIhN6NLArDTJNJRwXmVATXnCc9J2PWb-2N3vCv8lQh7ti-JsSxaRITw5_bv0Eg/s1600/cats.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Photo left <a href="http://instagram.com/weekdaycarnival#" target="_blank">Weekdaycarnival instagram</a> / right Anna Gustafsson</i></div><i><br /></i>Comme vous pouvez le constater, nous étions tous très concentrés... :) A gauche, moi, Emma et Desiree et le photographe (tu étais où Igor?), et à droite, Gerard, Allan and Riikka.<br /><i><br /></i><i>We were all very focused as you can see... :) T</i><i>o the left me, Emma and Desiree with the photographer (where were you Igor?), and to the right, Gerard, Allan and Riikka.</i>

Blog tour Berlin - Fashion for home

Comme je l'ai mentionné l'autre jour, j'ai fait un tour à Berlin récemment en compagnie de ce groupe de bloggeurs européens don...

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