I hope your Christmas was wonderful. We had a beautiful Christmas here in Norway, white and dreamy just like in a fairytale. I will stay another week here before I go to Budapest and will enjoy the outdoor fun in the snow (as I don't remember when was the last time I built a snowman...:-)

Thanks to our Norwegian family and friends for making my stay very pleasant. And many thanks to You for the nice Christmas messages and love. I see new followers on Absolutely Ladylike, believe me my dears it's like the best Christmas gift...thanks and welcome on board!

I love how the world stops for a moment around this time of the year...isn't it fantastic? Enjoy this calm and beautiful Sunday evening...

Photos: Lena Koller, stylist Eva Lindh, source here.

Wishing you Merry Christmas darlings filled with love and joy. Thank you so much for being such wonderful friends, without your support this page wouldn't exist. Enjoy the holidays and see you in a couple of days.

I decided my Christmas Eve outfit will be very simple this year. I will wear black trousers/or skirt with a white cardigan, light make up and Carrie Bradshaw hair (sassy and effortless). Lately I find so much joy in simplicity (do you think it's ageing?). What will you wear on Christmas Eve?

Breathtakingly gorgeous photos by Kambiz, stylist Eva Lindh, images from here.

"A Christmas candle is a lovely thing. It makes no noise at all, but softly gives itself away."

Eva Logue

Ps: I'm shocked by the fact, after Michael Jackson, Farrah Fawcett and the gorgeous Daul Kim, that Brittany Murphy also left us...it makes me feel, this world is a killer of talents. And I'm sorry but I still can't get over on that, people these days are sending out their deepest condolences on Twitter. What a world...

I am always happy to discovering shops with insanely luxurious and unique items. Reverie Daydream Boutique is one of my latest favourite. These beautiful earth-friendly products are made by different artisans around the world and behind every product is a story, someone else's dream come to life. Look at these gorgeous details, you can feel the love these items were made with. And the best is yet to come...

The lovely owner of this gorgeous shop Melissa has offered 10% off to my readers from all 7oz. Marianella Soap Bars (which you can find here) and 10% off from any of the O'Susanna Lavender Eye Pillows (picture above) which coming in 3 different colors and scented with heavenly lavender (you will find them here). Thank you so much Melissa!

Enter LADYLIKE in the coupon code area at check out. Offer code valid until December 20th.

Have an insanely luxurious Monday dear ladies and let me know which item has taken your heart the most !

I just discovered this shop a couple of days ago and I love these cute gifts. They ship internationally and they have a huge selection of little gifts. They also sharing fantastic gifting tips and decor inspirations. I would love to surprise my friends with the lollipop, I think they look so pretty with the satin bow...

You will find these items here. Have fun!

As an "ex-musician" (but forever a musician in my heart) this blog would not be complete without sharing my favourites with you. I'm so happy Barbra Streisand has finally published a new album (Love is the Answer) this year. The quality and the beauty of this record secured by Barbra itself and the producer and co-producer Diana Krall and Tommy LiPuma. If you buy this album you will find a note inside from Barbra where she's talking beautifully about her experiences of making this album. I think it's a perfect present for anyone who loves quality music.

" Love is the answer, finding someone to love is the answer"
(Beautiful quote from Barbra Streisand)

And here is a small selection of some of my favourite artists. I love listening their music all year but especially this season and around Christmas. They always put me into that cheerful and sentimental mood which takes Christmas celebration even into a more beautiful level.

If you have never experienced Renee Olstead's music I highly recommend to do. This young girl in her age of 15th has already worked with the biggest names (such as David Foster) and her music and voice is simply unbelievably gorgeous! It always captures me when somebody at this young age already has the intelligence to use her voice together with the music in a right way...that's what we call talent to born with (I guess).

Who are your favourites of this season?

I am a spring fan but I find plenty of beauty of this time of the year as well. I love the snow covered landscape, reading a good book and drinking hot chocolate next to the fire place. December is also the time of our most beautiful celebration: Christmas. Gifting is a lovely thing and each year I'm touched by the fact: Giving is much more pleasure than receiving. What do you love the most about this time of the year?

Collage by me, images via the The Cinderella Project