Please scroll down a little to the right and turn off my playlist first before you play this.
A collection of images I love, with a touch of every day life thrown in for fun.
...Christmas Hilarity-You must watch this
This is so funny. If you watch this, please remember to scroll to the end of my blog and turn down my playlist first.
......Christmas Beauties
images: mostly Martha Stewart but a few from unknown sources
Hello there lovelies. Sorry for the lack of posts, I have been away on a lovely pre-Christmas break. I am re-charged and raring to go, getting the last of the Christmas orders delivered.
Hope you are not all too soggy where you are. Here in old Melbourne town, it has been bucketing down.
......Forever Planet Earth
Please scroll down to the bottom of the page and turn OFF my playlist before watching. A friend sent me this -it's so lovely. Enjoy.
...Taking Stock
VCE studying is well underway, with the final exams starting Thursday. With all the reflection we have been doing over the past week at the valedictory celebrations, it has had me "contemplating life" and taking stock. What a special time it is for all those finishing Senior School. To our dear son Cam, the very best of luck to you, we are so proud of you and love you so much. You light up our lives.
...MUUUUM THERE'S A CHICKEN IN THE BACK YARD!!!!!!
Just had to share this with you. My youngest is still getting over it!!!! Ben was looking out the family room window and "gazing and grazing" when suddenly, he was stuttering at me. He couldn't get the words out. I said what's wrong, whats wrong. He was pointing, still stuttering then all of a sudden blurted out the words 'THERE'S A CHICKEN IN THE BACK YARD". I looked outside and sure enough, there was "a chicken in the back yard". Here are some shot's that he took on my iphone. I thought it was amusing but Ben thought it was quite extraordinary - "A CHICKEN IN THE BACK YARD". Don't know about you, but growing up in the suburbs, it really wasn't THAT unusual for people to have "CHICKENS IN THE BACK YARD". Our dog Charlie thought all his Christmas (dinners) had come at once!!!
...Spring is Just Around the Corner!!!
Spring is just around the corner!!!!! - not the prettiest of images but couldn't resist this girls- hope it made you smile.
...... Goodbye Notebook Magazine
I am very sad to learn that "Notebook"magazine (an Australian publication) will be publishing it's last edition this month. One of the few mags in the marketplace that doesn't write about gossip, dieting, celebrities etc. It is very inspirational, providing everyday solutions to women's busy lives and insights centred around thought provoking, intelligent and compassionate journalism. I will miss you Notebook - thanks for 5 great years.
......Polyvore
I love Polyvore. It's fun, creative (if creativity isn't your forte - it forces you to be!). Go here and have a play - a fabulous time waster. Happy weekend girls.
I love Polyvore - it is fun, creative, (ev
How to be happy by viviana65 featuring a diamante ring
... "Random Chanel"
I had to post these fabulous shots of "Random Chanel" courtesy of the very talented Susan, over at
The Zhush.
- aren't they fun!
Go here and have a look at the stunning transformation of her ski lodge - I love her style - just gorgeous.
Have a great week.
The Zhush.
- aren't they fun!
Go here and have a look at the stunning transformation of her ski lodge - I love her style - just gorgeous.
Have a great week.
....it's raining, it's pouring
I have posted this photo before - isn't it fun? The rain just keeps coming down in old Melbourne town - I love it. Just as well, the forecast doesn't look like it is going to change any time soon. We were down the coast over the weekend looking for a place to spend over the summer. Seems like most people are well and truly looking forward to the warmth - most of the houses have already been taken but we did manage to find a little gem, right on the beach. Hope you are enjoying the weather where ever you are.
image: photobucket
......this made me smile
Just a quick post today. I have done all my "chores", it is drizzling outside and I am safely tucked away in my office ready to get lots of work done. I have some lovely projects on the go and will post them on my other blog soon. Hope you all have a very productive day. I am looking forward to being creative. Would love to hear from you.
...Winter Warmers
Hopefully having lots of these over the weekend in between footy grandfinals and after parties especially with the forecast being cold and wet. Oh well, all part of living in Melbourne - just as well I love the cold. Hope you enjoy your weekend were ever you are and what ever you do.
image source unknown sorry
...that distinctive "Blue" colour
When I see this colour - I instantly think "Tiffany". That beautiful turquoise blue conjures up a million images in my head. Here are just a few of them (and some that you may not expect).
Lady's scarf
Business Card Holder
Pen
images 8,13 & 14 via Obee Designs, Tiffany & Co.
.....Apples are so good for you
I weighed everything up (apple mac laptop versus ipad) and took the plunge. I bought my IPAD yesterday and I love it. Thank you so much for leaving your comments and emails. It really did make it easier for me to make my decision. Lovely Brooke over at the fabulous Velvet and Linen (you really must check out her blog if you haven't already - she and her husband Steve are so talented) emailed me saying how handy her IPAD was on her last trip ie she used it for getting directions, finding hotels, restaurants and antique shops. I am sure I will love my ipad more if I could drag it away from my youngest!!! Have a happy week.
.....happy weekend
....too precious to ignore
I am passionate about the future (and current status) of our planet and the health of it's people. I don't know why it is necessary to use chemicals in our foods and our cleaning products when there are better and safer options. Actually, I do know why - it comes down to making money, the corporates are greedy and don't think about "the people or the planet". The sooner we can spread the word on natural products that actually work (see below) and organic foods that are nutrient rich and are not genetically modified like so much of our food is, the better. I think most of you would be horrified if you knew what was in our foods without our knowledge. A few years ago, I purchased a little booklet from Greenpeace that listed many of the GM (genetically modified) foods. I thought I had a sound knowledge of what I was feeding my family. Boy did I come down to earth with a thud. I thought I was doing the right thing in buying good old fashioned "butter" for example. Well obviously butter is much better than margarine (margarine is one molecule away from plastic!!!!!!!) but to my horror good old Allowrie butter is full of GM ingredients. Best to go for organic butters that are fortunately in nearly every supermarket now.
I have been using natural, safe cleaning products for a few years now. Two of my faves are Murchison-Hume and Tri-Nature.
Murchison-Hume's products are spectacular. They actually do what they say they will, and their packaging is very glamorous. I use all of their products but one that I particularly like is the "Boys Bathroom Cleaner" - yes with 3 boys, I can testify to it's efficacy.
An Australian company started by the very entrepreneurial Max Kater and her husband Peter. A Sydney girl (American ex-pat) who obviously had a very clear vision and went for it. The company is now exporting all over the globe. I am also pleased to see Murchison-Hume is on TVSN (my beloved shoppping channel on FOXTEL) and has a show scheduled for this Saturday at 3.30pm.
Tri-Nature have many cleaning products, but the one I like the most is their dishwasher powder. If someone has been unlucky to have been diagnosed with cancer, one of the first things the Oncologist will tell them is to stop using dishwashing machine powder (e.g. Finish) because it is so toxic. Go figure? Why is it on the market in the first place?????????????? Tri-Nature's dishwashing powder is so safe you can actually eat it.
Thanks to Julie over at "Being Ruby" for her inspiration on a recent post re "protecting our waterways". If you would like to see this very thought provoking ad (below) , please scroll down to the bottom and turn off my playlist first.
..... only at HARRODS
Only at Harrods would you find these beauties. I wouldn't be using those Bvlgari sunnies encrusted with 206 diamonds and embellished in 18k gold as driving glasses!!!!!! And how glam is this new Versace phone?
....Back to School
Well back to school today (Uni goes back next week!). It is the last semester for my middle son's senior school years and the last semester for my youngest son's primary school years. Quite an exciting time.
.... Our Govenor General
Quentin Bryce. What a very stylish Lady we have representing our country as Governor -General. And she didn't get the position of first female Govenor- General on style and good looks alone. There are a number of "Firsts" for Mrs Bryce - she was the first female admitted to the bar in Queensland, the first director of the Queensland Women's Information, the first woman to be appointed to the TC Beirne School of Law at the University of Qld faculty. She has six honorary degrees, has been awarded the Australian Sports Medal for Services to Women's Cricket, and the Centeneary Medal for Service to Australian society in business leadership. Her appointments include an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) in recognition of service to the community, particularly to women and children, in 2003 was elevated as a Companion of the Order of Australia (AC) and in the same year was invested as a Dame of Grace of The most Venerable Order of The Hospital of St John of Jerusalem.
Well, don't know about you but I am exhausted just reading this amazing CV and all the while maintaining a marriage and family. Girls, get your daughters reading this - just proves again what an amazing time and country we are living in with such wonderful opportunities.
Well, don't know about you but I am exhausted just reading this amazing CV and all the while maintaining a marriage and family. Girls, get your daughters reading this - just proves again what an amazing time and country we are living in with such wonderful opportunities.
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