tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21235349968069016692024-03-05T17:29:21.229+11:00floralsandstripesFlorals and Stripeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16653090493055108446noreply@blogger.comBlogger422125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2123534996806901669.post-53778310596209746002013-07-23T12:43:00.000+10:002013-07-23T12:43:22.855+10:00Busy bee......<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;">{ sketch by kaffe fassett. check more out <a href="http://pinterest.com/source/kaffefassett.com/">here</a> }</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I am a super busy bee this week, in fact my mental 'to do' list is feeling slightly overwhelming. Might be a good time to put pen to paper and actually write things down including the things I've already done this morning just so I can cross them off!!!! Does anyone else do that??</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Thankfully my very kind and generous Mother has been here for the last couple of hours doing some housework for me so that I can concentrate on computer stuff...... God I love my Mum, must tell her more.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Speaking of busy, this piece of beautiful artwork is the perfect illustration of how busy can indeed be a beautiful thing. The colours are amazeballs. Oh, to be so clever. Gotta fly, that list isn't writing itself!</span>Florals and Stripeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16653090493055108446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2123534996806901669.post-35913339867903744802013-07-22T08:41:00.006+10:002013-07-22T08:43:08.643+10:00Resignations, Rainbows & flying like an Eagle<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">It's been a big few days. At the end of last week I resigned from my "day" job (the one that called for the 'anti-bad vibe' shield) and immediately I felt like a weight had been lifted. Driving back to my country abode the following morning I was greeted with a rainbow. I have long felt that rainbows hold special messages, so to say that I saw that rainbow as a positive omen is an understatement.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">And then over the weekend I looked up my star sign 'week ahead' (courtesy of Jonathan Cainer), and this is what I got:</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">You now seem to be slipping into your own future at some speed. Many things that you once dreamed of and once planned for are starting to happen. Yet you also face other factors that you never expected to have to contend with. This week, under the Harmonic Convergence, you can't escape all that in the twinkling of an eye, but you can start a process that eventually leads to a joyous liberation. You may yet fly like an eagle!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I'm convinced that we humans are absolute masters at over complicating things (guilty as charged). And there's no better example than in the corporate world. Wow, we can make things difficult. And as far as I can see for no good reason.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Well, I for one am a little over it. Too hard, too stressful and brings absolutely nothing good into my life. So, it's time to make a few more changes. I'm on a mission and hope to unveil some very happy news in the coming weeks. But for today I'm activating my 'Anti bad vibe shield' (how good is it!!!!).</span>Florals and Stripeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16653090493055108446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2123534996806901669.post-46333669934203481712013-07-16T12:39:00.000+10:002013-07-16T12:40:47.951+10:00Loving right now....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;">{ truly easier said than done but i hope i'm headed in the right direction }</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">5 of my favourite things from the last week. My appetite for visual beauty never fades, in fact I often think it's what keeps me going. I really am committed to making it a bigger influence in my life. How can I make a living by truly doing what I love and what inspires me? It's a question I often ponder. Surely there's a link between that and the reason I was put on this earth.... kind of makes sense.</span>Florals and Stripeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16653090493055108446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2123534996806901669.post-26454508692193168262013-07-12T15:57:00.002+10:002013-07-12T16:00:10.913+10:00Let's get personal...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;">{ walking towards our shed with armfuls of firewood that Sambo had just chopped this my view and I remembered yet again why I love the country }</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;">{ got this postcard from kikki k the other day and it sums up my life } </span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;">{ our beautiful Gussy asleep on the couch after what I'm sure was a hard day! }</span> </div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;"> { happy birthday to a very special Dad courtesy of the local chinese restaurant }</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;">{ kitty kat posing on our front verandah before embarking on an outside adventure }</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I'm not a big social media person. I've never really embraced facebook (in fact I find it kind of confusing) but I do however LOVE instagram.... and we all know about my obsession with Pinterest (let's not get started). But instagram is my current fave. Helps me keep in touch with some of my besties that I don't see much given I'm now a country girl, and allows me to stalk some of my favourite bloggers which in turn means I get to see some of my favourite places through the eyes of my fellow prepsters.... think NYC, Nantucket, Boston.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">So today I thought I'd share some of my instragram pic's from the last week. It was my Dad's birthday earlier this week so of course we celebrated! It is amazing to see my Mum and Dad, now in their 70's but so still young at heart and so much fun. They really are truly inspiring and make me feel good about getting old(er). You'll also see pics of our beautiful pooch Gus, and kitty kat Arthur. I sometimes have to stop myself taking photo's of these 2 loveable family members for fear of boring my followers on instagram to tears!!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Happy friday to everyone. I for one am looking forward to a relaxing weekend at home. Oh, and if you want to find me on instagram search <b>svonott</b>.</span>Florals and Stripeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16653090493055108446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2123534996806901669.post-49292147449700177032013-07-11T08:20:00.001+10:002013-07-11T08:20:36.235+10:00Mini milestone!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">This morning I reached 1000 followers on Pinterest and although I'm not in it for the followers it is kind of a good feeling. I've been watching my followers creep up over the last couple of months and have been waiting with much anticipation for it to hit the 1000 mark. Most of my followers seem to discover me via my 'Kennedys' board. As documented on this blog on many occasions I'm a little obsessed with camelot and now I've got the photo's (and the followers) to prove it. Must share a post with some of my favourite Kennedy moments soon.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Is hitting 1000 followers good enough reason to pop a bottle of bubbly this evening?!? Me thinks so!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Today I stumbled on a blog that listed 16 movies to watch when you're having a baby. Nice, warm and fuzzies that focused on the nice parts of family life rather than the sometimes scary, negative side of being a parent. And it got me thinking about some of my favourite movies. The one's I can watch over and over (and over). There's sooooo many more but these are the one's that first came to mind.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">The Sex & The City Movie - the first one. The 2nd was total rubbish and still upsets me to think how wrong they got it. But the first one was pure genius. As was the whole 6 seasons. Oh, how I miss Carrie and the girls.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Gone with the Wind - it was on TV recently (a Sunday afternoon scenario) and I started watching it again. I must have seen this movie close to 500 times. It is an amazing, iconic, epic movie. Scarlet O'Hara was so stunning. The outfits were incredible and it was a great story. It is well deserving of being called a CLASSIC</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">The Notebook - this has got to be the ultimate chick flick and I love nothing more than some romance in my movies. Rachel McAdams is so perfect in this movie and let's not even get started on Ryan G. Noah and Ali, you've got my vote.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Friends with Benefits - The true definition of a romantic comedy. JT cracks me up in this. I loved him before, but this movie masterpiece just kicked it up a notch. Favourite scene is him doing his dance to Criss Cross' "jump, jump".... Brilliant!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">The Family Stone - the first time I watched this movie I remember not really liking it. But something made me watch it again, and again. And somewhere along the way I came to love it. And I now know why. It's the cast. Some of my absolute favourite actors but not playing obvious characters. Makes it so perfect.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Well, that's my top 6. I'm sure I've missed some absolute pearlers and I'm sure serious movie snobs would find my list a little ho hum, but who cares. These movies make me feel and they make me smile and isn't that the whole point.....</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Given that I don't "officially" celebrate the 4th July - something to do with the fact that I'm Australian!, but not forgetting that I feel like I've got American blood running through my veins - particularly when it comes to interior decorating. Thought I'd share a little red, white & blue action I came across recently. So OTT that it's absolutely perfect. I would love to run and jump on that beautiful overstuffed couch. After which I would promptly stand, replump the cushions, sit back down (like a lady) and enjoy a cup of tea.</span>Florals and Stripeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16653090493055108446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2123534996806901669.post-89819760744053432612013-06-29T10:26:00.000+10:002013-06-29T10:26:28.717+10:00Weekend....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">We have had a week of the dreariest weather imaginable here. Rain, rain and more rain.... and it has been heavy rain. Has lead to a little bit of cabin fever, mixed with gratitude for being able to work from home (for the most part) and therefore being able to keep warm and dry and not have to brave the elements.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I was hoping by the weekend that the sun would be shining but we've woken this morning to more grey skies. So, looks like I will continue to keep my low profile for a few more days. How I wish I had a whole season of 'Revenge' to watch.. bummer.</span>Florals and Stripeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16653090493055108446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2123534996806901669.post-25811007207710849812013-06-25T10:49:00.003+10:002013-06-25T10:52:51.424+10:00Pink Lady...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small; text-align: center;">{ how divine is a beautiful bunch of roses and hydrangeas soft shades of pink }</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;">{ and last but not least, I love a boy wearing pink..... }</span></div>
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Now don't get me wrong, I still loooooove blue and white - it's everywhere in my house. But more and more of late I've become a pink girl. And i love it for EVERYTHING. My clothes, boys clothes, fabrics, furnishings, flowers, drinks (think pink champagne!). And I covet all hues of my (new) favourite colour. Blush pink, musk pink, hot pink... Doesn't matter what the hue, i love you pink!</span>Florals and Stripeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16653090493055108446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2123534996806901669.post-8104450857192878792013-06-20T12:35:00.001+10:002013-06-20T12:38:47.779+10:00Project complete!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I recently bought a cheap little tray table (the tray bit was really good but the legs made it look as cheap as it was!). I then discovered a thing called SUPER GOLD spray paint. Not just any gold, this stuff shines bright like a diamond! So yesterday whilst the sun was shining I got to work. I also used a gold leaf pen to do the edging of the tray - just to tie it all in. Wowser! This table looks totes fab (even if I do say so myself) and has left me wanting to paint everything gold!!!!</span>Florals and Stripeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16653090493055108446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2123534996806901669.post-51736733520640742592013-06-14T07:58:00.000+10:002013-06-14T07:58:05.170+10:00Feelin' it.....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">One little email last night single handedly lifted me out of the doldrums (no mean feat!). And it came via Houzz. Well you've scrolled through the images to get to this so you'll know by now why my heart skipped a beat. This lovely woman has a little studio out the back (last pic) where she teaches young children how to sew. Sew cute!! And her house is an eclectic mix of furnishings many of which she has made herself. See the heart chair in the first pic (my personal fave), well, she painted those hearts. Tres tres clever. It has definately inspired me to get my craft on this weekend.</span>Florals and Stripeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16653090493055108446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2123534996806901669.post-50222618642820056702013-06-12T16:51:00.000+10:002013-06-12T16:51:15.682+10:00Still no words....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I'm in a bit of a blah at the mo. Not feeling particularly inspired, motivated or in a happy place. So, I can't offer too much other than this beautiful picture I came across today. It doesn't need words but I will say this.... I want to be there. Now.... Is that a glass of champagne beside the hammock? Looks like it to me..... WOW, I didn't think that scene could get any better but it just did.</span>Florals and Stripeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16653090493055108446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2123534996806901669.post-72933299643810127932013-06-04T08:30:00.003+10:002013-06-04T08:30:51.322+10:00Keeping it Real<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;">{ you know where to find it.... <a href="http://pinterest.com/svon/fashion-love/">here</a> }</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-small;">I've heard in the media over the last few weeks that bloggers are being slammed as self absorbed and egotistical. Well, I guess that's probably true of a few people, bloggers or otherwise but personally I love a good blog. For me, the world of blogging gives me the opportunity to see other people's worlds and is always full of inspiration. And the blogs that resonate with me are the ones whose writers are not only stylish and fabulous but also REAL. Case in point is Erin Gates from the <a href="http://www.elementsofstyleblog.com/">Elements of Style Blog</a>. This girl is my favourite, and I just know we'd be friends if we met in real life. Erin is going from strength to strength in her career as an interior designer and you could forgive her for having a huge ego..... but she doesn't. Recently she did a post about how she and her husband are having difficulty falling pregnant. Wow, what a relief that post was and how incredible that she shared it with her readers when I'm sure it would have been so much easier to keep it shiny and glossy and perfect. From a girl going through a similar struggle to Erin it really helped me to read that blog and know that I'm not the only one.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-small;">So, from here on in I'm going to add a bit more real into my writing. I hope that doesn't sound self absorbed or self indulgent. I also hope that some day, something that I write might just make someone smile or be a much needed piece of reassurance that despite the pretty pictures and the attempts at perfection, this blogger is just living life, struggles and all, just like everyone else.</span>Florals and Stripeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16653090493055108446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2123534996806901669.post-83545428371292896072013-05-23T08:23:00.002+10:002013-05-23T08:25:35.207+10:00Feels like Saturday.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Let me set the scene. It's pouring outside, it's early and I'm sitting on the couch, cup of tea in hand, kitty cat curled up next to me. All the ingredients for a perfect DVD day on a rainy Saturday. Except it's Thursday, which makes it a work day - and a busy one at that. I've got lots to do today. No time to sit around. But I got up pretty early this morning so I've been lucky enough to have that blissful time of the day to myself, when hubby has gone to work and it's still too early for phone's to ring and emails to come through. And because it's raining there's no people out and about in the street and even the pooch is still in bed. I love that early morning calm...... even if this morning has lulled me into the confusion that it was Saturday. It will be soon enough...</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Earlier tonight I was reading one of my 'go to' blogs and this girl was talking about a goal she'd set herself a couple of years ago. She decided to make a list of 101 things she wanted to do, and she gave herself 1001 days to tick them off. Sounds like a plan. It's nice to think occasionally about things you'd like to do in your life and more importantly to capture them and then work through them. 101 things sounds like a lot to me.... not sure I'd want to do that many but I could probably manage 50.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">But, all this got me thinking a little bit deeper. I know there's a couple of things about myself I'd really like change. And it's not as simple as writing a list and ticking it off. No, this is going to be a little more difficult. But it's time to commit.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">What I want to try and do is be a little quieter, a little more at peace with life. Sounds wishy washy already. But I have a tendency to push things and to be a little aggressive (not sure that's the right word). My school report cards described me as "argumentative". And I can be. Terribly. So it's time to spend a little less time being heard and a little more time listening, being quiet and adopting a far calmer attitude to everything. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-small;">Today marks one year since we left our city lives behind and moved into our cottage in the country. What a difference a year makes. For me this has been one of the best decisions in my life to date. I love our life in the country and I can honestly say I don't miss living in the city one little bit. Not one. Even things that I thought I may have missed haven't been an issue.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-small;">If you're looking for some inspiration to pretty up your home, feel free to visit my <a href="http://pinterest.com/svon/inspiration-for-fidelis/">pinterest board 'Inspiration for Fidelis'</a>. I'm happy to share the love.</span>Florals and Stripeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16653090493055108446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2123534996806901669.post-41619358202807291342013-05-15T14:58:00.001+10:002013-05-15T14:58:28.427+10:00Baby, it's cold outside...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-small;">Well, there is officially a chill in the air... I think the last of the warm autumn days are over and we're fast approaching winter. As I watch (ok, sometimes stalk) my American blogging friends I am a little jealous of their spring time joy. Spring is such a lovely, happy season - full of promise and optimism.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-small;">Anyhoo, we must embrace winter and all that it brings. It's a time for cosy winter woollens and snuggling up in front of the fire. But, at the moment I'm feeling in need of a little R&R so I'm planning a winter escape to a sunny destination just for a few nights. If only all the places I wanted to visit weren't sooooooo expensive.</span>Florals and Stripeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16653090493055108446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2123534996806901669.post-63240879027051617412013-05-08T22:16:00.003+10:002013-05-16T17:25:29.242+10:00Famous Faces<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Spontaneous fun is often the best kind. And it happened at our house last night. My bestie (not GP, the "other" one) came for an impromptu visit yesterday which given we now live in the country means a sleepover (yay!). It's getting pretty freezing at night time in this neck of the woods so we were all snuggled up in our robes, watching The Voice and drinking champagne (the good stuff too which made it even better!). Me, hubby and bestie. It was soooo much fun. We laughed much more than is expected for a Monday night. </span><br />
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I'm reading a fascinating book at the moment (more on that in another post) but it's really made me appreciate moments of happiness no matter how fleeting. So Monday night, here's to you... x</span>Florals and Stripeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16653090493055108446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2123534996806901669.post-68119827594517001932013-05-06T09:21:00.002+10:002013-05-06T09:21:42.085+10:00Photoshoot with the babies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Instagram makes taking photo's all too easy which is great, but it's stopped me from ever getting out my "real camera"..... which is exactly what I did last week. After one of my pinterest sessions I was inspired to take some shots of my beloved babies and so out came the Canon 550D and the next hour was spent trying to get some cool pic's of my pooch and pussy cat. </span><br />
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">The cat was a lot easier than the dog since he was already in position and more than happy to pose. The dog on the other hand was a complete nightmare. Way too excited and not very open to taking direction! Go figure! Anyhoo, after lots (and lots) of shots, these two are my faves. God I love these animals, they are both just soooooooo adorable.</span>Florals and Stripeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16653090493055108446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2123534996806901669.post-71349905558787524752013-05-04T16:55:00.001+10:002013-05-04T17:11:13.686+10:00Memories...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Some people have a desire for travel running through their veins. I'm not one of them. In fact, generally speaking I don't have a burning desire to visit faraway places (except The Hamptons of course). I'm more of a homebody. Happy to potter in my little corner of the world and not go too far out of my comfort zone. Having said that, one of my fondest memories of my life so far is when i lived in London for a year. It was 2004 when I lived there (wow, almost 10 years ago). I followed my boyfriend there having never stepped foot in London previously only to break up with him shortly after my arrival. I was in a foreign city with no friends but fortunately I got a job pretty quickly, made contact with some friends of friends and before I knew it I had the most bustling social life I'd ever experienced and having truly stepped out of my comfort zone I embarked on an adventure that I will never forget. It really was a surprise that something so unplanned and unlike me in so many ways became one of the best things I'd ever done.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I came across this picture today and out of nowhere I was suddenly transported to my life in London. I don't really think about it too much and given that I don't keep in contact with anyone from that time it's like this weird little part of my life that will only ever live on as memories. And what fond memories they are.</span>Florals and Stripeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16653090493055108446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2123534996806901669.post-7787801494091083752013-04-30T16:32:00.001+10:002013-04-30T16:32:34.400+10:00Totally torn....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-small;">I had a funny thought about myself today... I realised when it comes to my style (and I think this applies to both fashion and my home) I am totally torn between a relaxed boho vibe with lots of colour and playfulness but I am also a complete lover of a more refined, sophisticated preppy kind of look. I oscillate between the two - pretty much on a daily basis. It's like being Carrie with a big dose of Charlotte thrown in for good measure. Is it possible for Carrie and Charlotte to merge? Well, apparently it is, and it's me!!</span>Florals and Stripeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16653090493055108446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2123534996806901669.post-70187941400006817552013-04-29T09:33:00.001+10:002013-04-29T09:35:06.073+10:00Something to think about....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-small;">I was wondering what to blog about today and then I came across this quote whilst perusing the world wide web this morning (found it <a href="http://prettystuff.tumblr.com/page/4"><span style="color: #666666;">here</span></a>). These words strike a chord with me. Sometimes it feels like there's a real price to pay for progress. I'm often torn between wanting to keep things simple and yet my mind wants to complicate and over-analyse certain things. If only we could strip back all the layers and really keep things simple and just be happy. Easy as that.</span>Florals and Stripeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16653090493055108446noreply@blogger.com0