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Last-minute Christmas gift ideas Choosing, wrapping, unwrapping, and feeling thrilled! Above all else, Christmas should centre around sharing beautiful moments, sharing time with one another, and showing your loved ones how much they mean to you. And even the undecided procrastinators will still have enough time to find artistic Christmas gifts for family and friends in my online shop.   Various sources of inspiration – such as an immersion into foreign cultures, femininity, encounters with nature, and a passion for handicrafts – have been combined in a portfolio of unique art prints, large-format wall hangings and poetic art cards. This year, instead of passing fashion trends, we can give lasting artistic joy. In the article below, I’ve put together a gift guide for you. Have fun browsing!   Gifts for every budget  Art under €20 Friendships are often maintained by small gifts like poetic art cards that can also greatly impact any apartment. The A5 mini art print ÉMERAUDE (€16.95) contains an expressive female profile. What first catches your eye is the prominent earring, whereafter your gaze sinks into the cool, intense emerald background. The botanical motif GINGKO (€8.95) is a leaf painting in light beige and gold tones, a relaxing focal point on your wall, promising the enduring joy of nature. Art under €60 Art has an extraordinary way of creating joy. It's as individual as each one of us. Surrounded by layers of vintage paper in various shades of green, the pink square's radiance will captivate you. The art print EMERALD GREEN ( A4, from €52.45), limited to 300 copies, is hand-numbered and signed by the artist in soft pencil. The art print CITRONS À L'INDIGO, available in A4 for €42.45, is a luminous display of colour inspired by the street markets of Marrakesh. In the art print CHALK & TANGERINE (from €42.45), delicate shades of soft pink and grey are artfully challenged by a powerful red that forms a direct dialogue with the viewer. This quality reproduction, with the original done on vintage paper, is available in A4, 30 x 40 cm and 50 x 70 cm. This monoprint (€54.95), inspired by the intoxicating city of Marrakesh, is available in a 30 x 40 cm size. At sunset, the city, also known as the “red city” due to the colour of its walls, reveals itself in a colourful cloak of dark red tones, expressed in the work MARRAKESH. Art under €90 The CORAL & CHOCOLATE art print (30 x 40 cm and 50 x 70 cm, from €84.95) promises visual pleasure. Strong earth tones meet playful pastels in the abstract landscape, joining in a sensuous dance, rich in contrast. The sight of the delicate yet powerful female figure in traditional Japanese costume takes us on a wonderful journey of the imagination in the two-colour art print KIMONO (€84.95).   Art over €150 With its vivid shades of green and blue, the KOREAN FLOWERS wall hanging (80 x 100 cm, €179.95) contrasts the wintry grey with a powerful colour accent, bringing a magical vibrancy into the living room.  The muted colour palette and softness of the wall hanging BLUE EYES (€179.95) usher peace into the room and our often-hectic daily life.  A Japanese brush was used to paint the original on pages of an old book. Wondering how to choose the perfect gift? Here are 4 tips for finding the right artwork. Refine your search. Is your recipient passionate about a specific theme or genre that they have in their home gallery? Is it abstract paintings and collages, or perhaps silhouettes, that will make their face light up when they unwrap their gift? Skilfully playing with colour. The artwork you select should fit in with the colours in the room and create a harmonious overall picture. Is there a specific colour concept in the apartment where your gift art piece will be displayed? Make way! Should your gift be a large-format soloist on the wall or a small new eye-catcher added to the collection in a Petersburg hanging? The presentation location will often determine the image size. That's why it would be wise to take a discreet little tour of the art lover's home, enabling you to choose the right large or small-format work. Captured moments. The shared moments that build a special bond might include far-flung trips, nature walks, having the same favourite flower or an emotional friendship experience. An artwork could form a lasting celebration of these connecting moments. You can find more inspiration for the Christmas season in my online shop, on Instagram or on Pinterest.   Love,

Three unpretentious decor ideas for this Christmas season Slowly but surely, we’re ringing in the pre-Christmas season and starting to celebrate its cosy magic. As we do this, we reflect on what is essential and celebrate the "Minimalist Christmas" home trend. In this article, I will show you how to artistically achieve the effect and introduce three decorative ideas for a relaxed Christmas season. Christmas Idea 1 – Wrap nature as a gift O Tannenbaum [O Christmas Tree]! The Christmas tree remains the central element of our Christmas decor and the backdrop to our Christmas eve gift exchange. How about seeing nature as a gift this year and allowing the green of the tree to shine? Instead of becoming overloaded with sumptuous bling, the Christmas tree could exhibit itself in its simple garb, convincingly proving the motto "less is more!" And, on the wall, a companion — the artwork GINGKO – could join the fir tree in the room. The 50 x 70 cm botanical motif of a Ginkgo branch is designed in light beige and gold tones on white. In addition to having a simple beauty, the ginkgo is also a Japanese symbol of growth, protection, peace, strength, hope, love and longevity, as the tree can live to be a thousand years old. Christmas Idea 2 – Silent Night, cosy Night Christmas parties are often rowdy, filled with hustle and bustle. A cosy silence where you surround yourself with natural materials and motifs in soft tones, such as clay and lime colours, could create that subsequent relaxing effect you will need. Beholding the textile artwork WHISPERS FROM THE WOOD (80 x 100 cm, €159.95) is like taking a deep, calming breath. The winter motif of a bare tree in the middle of a snow-covered landscape reminds us of the power and tranquillity of nature. Christmas Idea 3 – Intense warmth on cold days Cosy comfort meets artistic radiance this Christmas. Works of art in bold shades such as red or purple combined with flickering candlelight bring an enchanting lustre to the home. When you combine these elements on a tray, you’ll serve up a little cosiness and add some floral flair to the party. The mini art print FLEURS POUPRES (€8.95) is a beautiful quality reproduction. The print can be supplied in a handmade A4 frame on request. You can choose from solid lime wood, oak wood, and black or white wood.  You can find more Christmas season inspiration in my Online-Shop, on Instagram or on Pinterest. Love,

My last-minute Christmas gift ideas The magic of cosiness – at Christmas we celebrate traditions we have come to love, and we find joy in life's small moments. Of course we can't do without the obligatory pine tree, even if there's an increasing demand for a sustainable alternative to the classic Christmas tree. This is why, for this coming Christmas season, I've created the wall hanging “SOIRÉES DE NOEL” (€99,95 , 70x100 cm). The textile Christmas tree is printed on strong, durable cotton canvas, available in a limited edition of 300 hand-signed and hand-numbered copies at www. tinystories.nl. Instead of getting annoyed with crooked tree specimens or falling pine needles, you'll have lasting joy with this sustainable pine dream, which you can roll up after your party and place inside a drawer, where it will patiently wait to be used again next December.   Last minute gift paradise Whether you need a small or big surprise for your party, my online shop has the right gift for every budget and taste. To avoid a fried brain and help you be more relaxed in your hunt for exciting gifts, here are three of my recommendations : Under €10: Festive florals A picture that provides sustainable flower pleasure. The A5 mini art print “WILD FLOWERS” (€7,95) is a beautiful quality reproduction. The original is painted on vintage paper with natural pigments from the Balearic Islands. Click here to see the product.    Under €50: Japan in your heart The art print “KASSHOKO” (A4, €49,95) celebrates the simple beauty of different shades of brown and black, with its flat collage resulting in a contrasting interaction. The high-quality reproduction is available in a limited number of 300, each signed by me in soft pencil. Click here to see the product.    Under €160: Sensual MomentsThe wall hanging “TRESOR” (80 x 100 cm, €159,95) invites the viewer to a quiet conversation and captivates the eye with its sensual motif of an expressive female portrait printed on 100% eco-cotton. For the original painting, the artist used natural Japanese brushes on handmade paper. Click here to see the product.    If you would like to see more of my work, have a look at my online shop or follow me on Instagram @ tinystories.nl Love, 

Christmas gift suggestions – to give or keep for yourself The aroma of gingerbread and pine needles, the rustling of wrapping paper and the gleaming eyes of your loved ones when they open their gifts; Christmas is a sentimental and contemplative celebration – and we've already started our preparations. Our individually tailored art provides you with more than just a fleeting moment of joyful surprise. We give gifts that accompany their receivers. You can find the perfect gift in my online shop www.tinystories.nl, among the artworks that range from purist to romantic, or delicate to strong, all containing that personal touch, something for every taste.My personal favourites: Gifts for dreamersThe art print "DREAMY LANDSCAPE" (A4, €49,95) invites you on a journey through hilly dream landscapes in delicate pastel tones. The high-quality reproduction is available in a limited series of 300 copies, signed in soft pencil. Click here for the art print.   Gifts for puristsFans of minimalism will fall in love with the art print “AAMER” and enjoy its simple shapes, clear lines and subtle colours. The high-quality reproduction is available in 2 sizes, A4 for €39,95 and 30 x 40 cm for €49,95. Click here for the art print.  Gifts for visionariesWith the art print “INNER TRUST” (€49,95) delicate female contours form a sensual connection with intense earth tones, representing a trust in one's own inner strength. The high-quality art print is available in a 30x40 cm size. Click here for the art print.   If you would like to see more of my work, have a look in my online shop or follow me on Instagram @tinystories.nl.  Love, Tiny.