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Christmas tree, presents galore and time for your loved ones

Christmas is not just a date, of course, it is a feeling. A familiar blend of decorated spruce and candles, opulent festive dinners and lovingly wrapped presents. But most of all, Christmas is about the people we spend it with. After all, time spent together is the most precious thing you can give to your loved ones—not just during the Christmas holidays but year-round and especially when on vacation. Shared adventures are a bonding experience, and create lasting memories. 

It’s that time of year again … and we got the tree up and trimmed here at the agency. The unique one-off pillows crafted by Swiss artist duo Wiedemann Mettler are spreading good vibes. We are frolicking beneath the Christmas tree, trading childhood memories along with first-hand reminiscences of fine hotels and restaurants while planning our trips in 2023. 

Ekaterina, Co-Founder

I cannot get used to the idea of wrapping Christmas presents in recycled paper. Presents are supposed to be brightly coloured and anything but reasonable. When I saw these colourful pillows, it was love at first sight! And since I could not make up my mind which one to choose, I am giving an art pillow by Wiedemann Mettler to my sweetheart this year. I can hardly wait until we unwrap our pillow on Christmas Eve and arrange it on the sofa together. Then I will rest my head on it for the rest of the holidays, dreaming about being resilient and staying on top of my schedule rather than the other way around. 

Joanna, Co-Founder

Once upon a time, there was a little silver bell whose sole purpose was to ring once a year, on Christmas Eve, to summon the family to the Christmas tree. No presents without the sound of the little bell. That is the way it was until I came of age. My life today is spent serving my clients the best I can. But on Christmas, it is time to come to my senses and make myself at home. Having more time to myself is really all I want for Christmas. To help me with my evening meditations, I am treating myself to an art pillow, and rather than spending all day in the kitchen, I shall order my Christmas goose from Heiko Nieder at The Dolder Grand this year. I want to introduce some new rituals, but without losing sight of tradition. Yes, of course: The little silver bell will ring again on Christmas Eve as always. 

Daniel, Art Director

I would never go travelling without my own pillow – because how well I sleep depends essentially on the cushion I rest my head on. It is, of course, a very personal spot and plays a key role for the quality of my thoughts and dreams. So, bedding my head on someone else’s pillow is quite inconceivable. Something I am perfectly willing to share, by contrast, are my travel experiences – readily available on pillowandpepper.com – and my next destinations: In 2023, I plan to take my wife on a tour of European cities, with Paris on top of the list. Bonne année à tous!

So, what will await you beneath the Christmas tree this year?

You don’t want to take chances? And have fallen in love with the art pillows by Wiedemann Mettler, too? If so, let us treat you to a CHF 48.00 discount on them! Simply enter the promotional Code: 5E5A9CSVZCV0 for 10% off if you order your very own pillow before 31 January 2023. Each pillow is one of a kind – painted or embroidered by hand. 

What makes life worth living are the special moments and fancy presents it has in store for us from time to time. There is no better time to spend with your loved ones than the Yuletide. Knowing that you feel the same way, we wish you a wonderful Christmas full of magic moments, and a great start into a happy, healthy and brilliant year to come. 

We can’t wait to hear from you again soon and to be inspired by you.