Work in progress: painting of a gingerbread house

There are gingerbread houses everywhere this year, so I want to contribute! This is my digital drawing and initial color sketch. This is my progress so far: The paint I’m using is jelly gouache – It’s very easy to use and I can use many layers, one on top of the other. ^^ Want to…

Winter botanicals: an ode to mistletoe

As winter settles in, the world outside grows quiet and still, and certain plants come to symbolize the beauty of the season. Among them, mistletoe holds a special place—a symbol of peace, connection, and a touch of magic during the colder months. Mistletoe has long been revered for its significance in various cultures. From ancient…

Antique Christmas images

As the holiday season approaches, I thought it would be fascinating to take a look back at some beautiful Christmas-themed paintings and prints from the late 19th century and the early 1900. Let’s start with my favorite one! Christmas Shopping by William Ely Hill, 1926: A humorous scene capturing the bustling madness of Christmas shopping,…

Feliz Navidad

Merry Christmas! Wishing you all the best for the holiday season, -Rosana (If anyone needs me, I’ll be sipping hot coffee and enjoying some holiday sweets)

November 16th, home decorating progress

Just a round-up of photos – have you noticed I love taking pictures and holiday decorations? These white ceramic houses and trees are my latest obsession. I’ve been collecting them for three or four years now. They are from Zara Home, Tedi, Pepco, Primark and ChrisSueMuenster on Etsy (check her shop, you can thank me…

Lone fir in the snow

An oil painting of a fir in the snow, inspired by vintage paintings Cozy, right? This pillow cover is a sample from my Redbubble store. Get yours here.

Holiday decor accent with tiny houses

Just for inspiration, here’s a cozy holiday vignette that I made with a few bottle brush pine trees, a stainless steel tray, a short strand of fairy lights, and the cutest little white ceramic townhouses.

Simple holiday accent with picks

If you love decorating like I do, I bet you already have lots of small picks and ribbons bought. Here’s a simple way to put them to use this year as small accents throughout the house. Start with two similar picks or two of the same design. Then add something else to break the symmetry…

Decorating a small tabletop Christmas tree

Today, I’m going to show you various ways to decorate a small tabletop Christmas tree, standing at 60 cm (around 23.6 inches) in height, with budget-friendly ornaments. We’ll begin with a Christmas tree nestled in a decorative velvet green planter, adorned with simple warm white fairy lights. Let’s dive into three creative options to transform…

And to all a good night

Golden Floral Holiday Print: ‘And to All a Good Night’—a Simple, Elegant Festive Touch.