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26 January 2011

Tête-à-Tête and Washi



Let me introduce you to two little secrets of mine!

The first one is a flower.

I love this little daffodil!

It is very small and very sweet and it is called Narcissus Tête-à-Tête. It is often one of the earliest of the daffodils and it is adorable. It is called Tête-à-Tête because it often has two flowers or heads on the same stem. The plant is about 15 cm tall and the flowers are only about 3 cm across. It is a miniature version of its larger cousin. 

The second secret is a kind of masking tape.

I love this tape!

The green and white checked tape is Japanese Washi masking tape. It is wonderful stuff. For a long time you could only get it in Japan and USA, but now you can buy it in Europe. Papermash is a company in the UK where you can buy the tape. It is a paper tape made from rice or bark so it is easy to tear and you can peel it off and reuse it.

Ingrid xxooxx
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24 comments:

  1. Home and Lifestyle26 January 2011 at 18:52

    Dear Ingrid, your daffodils are so lovely...they bring sunshine and let me look forward to summer :-)

    Many hugs, Ingrid

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  2. Anonymous26 January 2011 at 19:09

    Dear Ingrid, Oh yes, I completely agree with you about this wonderful tiny Narcissus. It is so cheerful and makes a welcome splash of winter sunshine in even the most harsh weather.

    As for the Washi tape.....this is completely new to me. It looks wonderful as you have shown it in the images here.

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  3. Annelie26 January 2011 at 19:16

    Tete-a-tete är en av mina favoriter också. Sååå söt.
    Snacka om must-have-masking tape - helläckert.

    Kram

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  4. Anonymous26 January 2011 at 19:19

    Beautiful daffodils Ingrid, the color is so refreshing. I never knew that about this particular species, thank you for the tips. I will be sure to check on those sites.
    The week is halfway through.:)
    Rosemary...XX

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  5. frauheuberg26 January 2011 at 19:30

    hello ingrid...yes, me again on your blog...so much to do, but i didn´t forget you...how lovley is this picture?...so great shot...wish you a wonderful 2011...all the best, especially health...cheers and hugs...i...

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  6. Unknown26 January 2011 at 20:24

    Åh, ja, vad fint! Verkligen påsk! Härligt, härligt:)
    Kram!

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  7. martinealison26 January 2011 at 20:29

    Très jolie photo pour nous faire penser que le printemps sera bientôt à notre porte... Bisous

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  8. SWEDISH HOUSE26 January 2011 at 20:31

    Hej Ingrid

    Lol! Yes it was a bit of a long answer... BUT you asked ;-)
    Beautiful Spring Flowers :D fantastic with the Washi Tape and Gingham too. I LOVE your combinations and individuality
    When I see this photo...it immediately reminded me of March the month my daughter was born in and of course Daffodils for Mothers Day in England and St Davids Day in Wales.
    Ha en jattebra ikvall
    LOVE PEACE enJOY
    Julie
    x

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  9. Lisa Gordon27 January 2011 at 00:29

    What a gorgeous composition!!!
    I just love this!

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  10. Joyce27 January 2011 at 01:11

    Love the tape, love the flowers, love the picture. Thank you so much for sharing with me about where you get your flowers. I was hoping you would say you grow at least part of them. In my area, we do not have many places to buy nice fresh cut flowers.

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  11. Sanne27 January 2011 at 08:07

    Dear Ingrid,

    oh, I love those tapes , too...it`s great for gifts and for childrengifts, makes alot of fun...
    I´m sorry, but I don´t like yellow flowers at all...We have the daffodils here in every supermarket...as much as I love flowers, I will not buy them...
    But your picturearrangement is very nice !!!
    Have a great day
    best wiches,
    Sanne

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  12. Aprendeconvale27 January 2011 at 08:33

    Hi Ingrid, love both! I adore tete a tete and they remind me of Easter and spring! when everything turns lighter and warm!!! aAs for the tape I saw it on DAwanda, itw so cute.... Kisses

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  13. Fru C27 January 2011 at 12:22

    De små solstrålarna har inte börjat säljas i Sverige ännu...men när man ser din bild....Himmel vad man längtar.
    Kram//

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  14. Lynne27 January 2011 at 13:28

    I love daffodils. Can't wait for them to come in season. Thanks so much for mentioning my little shop!

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  15. Joan -BORNAY-27 January 2011 at 15:10

    Hello Ingrid!
    Love the picture and Narcissus!
    Joan.

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  16. Miss Pickering28 January 2011 at 10:10

    Love that tape, ad tete a tete's are perfect for dull winter days. The promise of Spring.

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  17. dona28 January 2011 at 20:56

    Fresh and naive picture, I love it!

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  18. Sophia Callmer28 January 2011 at 21:51

    Så söta påskliljor. den där tejpen har jag glott långt efter ett tag.. Fresior lät fint. ha en skön helg/Sophia

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  19. NinaH28 January 2011 at 22:58

    Ja! De små Narcisserna tillhör även mina favoriter (..bland Narcisser)!
    Kul med den där tapen också. Måste jag kolla vidare på....
    Och bilden med dem samlade: Så fin!!!!

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  20. NinaH28 January 2011 at 22:59

    PS Fin Header du har!!;-)

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  21. Denise Fasanello29 January 2011 at 03:02

    What a perfectly perfect picture!

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  22. Britt30 January 2011 at 14:10

    Gillar det fina bandet runt blomman och fortsättningen i duken snyggt//Britt

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  23. Georgianna31 January 2011 at 07:39

    Terrific image, Ingrid. The composition is so fresh and appealing. I love Tete a Tete narcissus. They are always the first to come up in the spring here. Well, actually, they're already showing green shoots now. They are so sweet and tough little things, too, as the usually get hit by cold weather. Somehow they go so well with checks, as you have them here – darling! xo

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  24. Angel.Pearls1 February 2011 at 07:01

    Lovely!! So fresh!!

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