tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11211127529783998492024-03-14T09:40:03.294+10:00At home with Sam and iMimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08312744444153944816noreply@blogger.comBlogger138125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1121112752978399849.post-54170386787671843562011-12-22T15:58:00.000+10:002011-12-22T15:58:57.734+10:00Wishing you a Happy Christmas!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NhQGFoSbW5E/TvLE9SXt6DI/AAAAAAAAA9Y/YRZK2BU8C6A/s1600/ml001_1299_windowboxes_xl.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NhQGFoSbW5E/TvLE9SXt6DI/AAAAAAAAA9Y/YRZK2BU8C6A/s320/ml001_1299_windowboxes_xl.jpg" width="256" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I know this picture is nothing like Moreton Island but it is so Christmassy!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">I am off to Moreton Island for Christmas tomorrow and wanted to wish you all a safe and Happy Christmas. </div><br />
Thank you for all your lovely, thoughtful comments you have given to me throughout the year, it means so much to me that there is so many caring gorgeous people out there. The blogging world is an amazing place and I love being part of it.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!</div><br />
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</div>Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08312744444153944816noreply@blogger.com49tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1121112752978399849.post-65353724162969499252011-12-16T16:43:00.000+10:002011-12-16T16:43:50.509+10:00Candy Canes....<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-I4Io37t5VAc/TurnWicZN2I/AAAAAAAAA88/QIY_RSmHc0A/s1600/63261569735316338_et0AiHgW_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-I4Io37t5VAc/TurnWicZN2I/AAAAAAAAA88/QIY_RSmHc0A/s1600/63261569735316338_et0AiHgW_b.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I like how these Candy Canes are suspended with ribbon from the window!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Some Christmas ideas from Pinterest. You have got to love Pinterest, I certainly do!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Enjoy your weekend!</div></div>Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08312744444153944816noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1121112752978399849.post-69123825878082243422011-12-14T07:38:00.000+10:002011-12-14T07:38:37.062+10:00Christmas Lights<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Christmas Lights at Bowers Road South, Everton Hills</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Last night was a wonderful evening, my sister, a friend and I took our children to see some Christmas lights. We went to Bowers Road South, Everton Hills first. Oh my goodness I shrieked with delight when we entered the street, I could not believe this one house which I think would be set on a acre or two of land, had come to life, it was truly spectacular. The children were really excited, there is so much to see and as Mia said "it is a fairy land of lights". If you are hungry they even have a sausage sizzle. We then went to Maundrell Tce, Aspley, there is a church that is spectacular as well, we did not get out of the car as it was getting late and we wanted to go to Dorrington Drive, Ashgrove, another spectacular display of lights. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I asked my sister "what does this remind you of", she replied Ivanhoe in Melbourne. When we were young Mum and Dad would take us to this one particular street in Ivanhoe a suburb in Melbourne and all the houses would have gorgeous lights and decorations. A wonderful cherished memory we will always have.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thank you for all your beautiful, thoughtful comments over the past few weeks, it really means so much to me!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have been extremely lucky the past week and have won another award "The Versatile Blogger" from the gorgeous EZ from <a href="http://lifestylen.blogspot.com/">Life....Style'n. </a>Please visit her blog you will enjoy her wonderful and creative posts.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The award requires me to share 7 things about Christmas with you!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span">This is a traditional Sri Lankan cake that my beautiful Dad </span> (he is Sri Lankan)<span class="Apple-style-span"> every Christmas and if I am lucky I get one for my birthday. He has just informed me last Wednesday night when he was over for dinner, that it is about time you made it my darling as I am getting too old and you need to practice. I don't know about him getting too old but I am going to give it ago with his help. It is a very long process to create this magical cake!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Wrapping presents, I absolutely love wrapping presents! Mum always got me to wrap her presents for her!</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Buying decorations, there is not a year that goes by that I don't buy a few decorations for the house or tree.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I bought this gorgeous snowflake on the left of the picture from "<a href="http://www.haveyoumetmissjones.com.au/shop/bone-china/decorations">Have you met Miss Jones</a>", for Mia's teacher.</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dGZECMmDSXU/TuRBGhzDpBI/AAAAAAAAA60/coxxT7KVTK4/s1600/frankfurt.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dGZECMmDSXU/TuRBGhzDpBI/AAAAAAAAA60/coxxT7KVTK4/s320/frankfurt.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Christmas Markets - Frankfurt!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The Christmas Markets in Frankfurt, we visited 5 years ago. Absolutely magical, my children loved them and of course so did I.</div><br />
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</div>Visiting Santa with Mia, my nieces and my sister. It brings back so many happy memories of when I was a child.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Going to Kmart with my children to get 3 gift tags off the Wishing tree. We then go shopping and they choose gifts to go under the Wishing Tree. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I remember when I was young we would always visit my Nana on Christmas Day. She lived about an hour away from us. We would have to go through Melbourne City to get to her. The number of homeless people I would see on Christmas Day would sadden me and has never left me. I am so very thankful. I have a roof over my and my children's head.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have saved the best for last, I absolutely love spending Christmas with my family they bring me all the joy and happiness I could ever wish for!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The next part of the award is for me to pass it on to four more bloggers!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">1. Linda from - <a href="http://oekedesignblog.blogspot.com/">Oeke Design Blog</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">2. <a href="http://belleinspirations.blogspot.com/">Belle Inspirations</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">3. Loulou - <a href="http://www.hereiamloulou.com/">Here I am Loulou</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">4. Kylie - <a href="http://stylishsettings.blogspot.com/">Stylish Settings</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Enjoy today and all the Christmas Cheer!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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I have been lucky and completely surprised to have received the Liebster Award from a lovely blogger friend Fiona from <a href="http://justpaintitwhite.blogspot.com/">Just Paint it White Blog!</a><br />
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Liebster is a German word meaning "dearest" and the award is given to bloggers with fewer than 200 followers. The award has a few stipulations:<br />
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1. Thank the giver and link back to the blogger who gave it you.<br />
2. Reveal your five blogger picks and let them know by leaving a comment on their blog.<br />
3. Copy and paste the award on your blog.<br />
4. Hope that people you have sent the award to forward it on to their favourite bloggers.<br />
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Here are my five wonderful blogs I have chosen:<br />
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1. <a href="http://mrstifflivingcreatively.blogspot.com/">Mrs Tiff Living Creatively</a> - I love Tiff's creativity<br />
2. <a href="http://coastal-style.blogspot.com/">Coastal Style</a> - Melissah's blog has the most beautiful images<br />
3. <a href="http://downrubylane.blogspot.com/">Down Ruby Lane</a> - Mellissa - I met Mellissa at "Colour Pshchology" and she has created a beautiful blog!<br />
4. <a href="http://firsthouseontheright.blogspot.com/">First house on the Right</a> - Nicole's blog offers a whole lot of variety.<br />
5. <a href="http://lifestylen.blogspot.com/"> Life...Style'n</a> - Ez has a creative and inspiring blog.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Have a wonderful Wednesday!</div><br />
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</div>Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08312744444153944816noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1121112752978399849.post-29114324561154157032011-12-05T06:00:00.000+10:002011-12-05T06:00:03.565+10:00Shopping<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zeeH7RxJBYw/TtvKP7YKOZI/AAAAAAAAA5Q/bs7bjODvRZo/s1600/14682_74778_29452.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zeeH7RxJBYw/TtvKP7YKOZI/AAAAAAAAA5Q/bs7bjODvRZo/s320/14682_74778_29452.jpg" width="214" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> When I chose to do Colour Psychology I did not realise the personal journey it would take me on. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My Mum passed away two years ago from Pancreatic Cancer. Mum was diagnosed with the cancer and died seven weeks later. Since her passing and only until recently all I was wore was Black. I love the colour black but I found out that wearing this colour does not really help with grief it actually suppresses your emotions. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Studying colour has taken me on an amazing journey and has really helped me emotionally deal with my grief. I can finally embrace wearing colour and it feels amazing. I feel my life is starting to turn around and there are new beginnings everywhere. (Yippee)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The pictures above are two dresses and a pair of shoes I bought. I thought the Maxi dress would be perfect for the beach and I wore the other with the shoes to a lunch on Saturday. The pretty little girls pink dress I bought for my gorgeous niece who turns 10 early January.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I highly recommend wearing colour and I will be able to differentiate what is in my wardrobe other than black!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy Monday!</div></div>Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08312744444153944816noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1121112752978399849.post-51234203962160553462011-12-02T08:50:00.000+10:002011-12-02T08:50:26.081+10:00Christmas ideas<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sOeQ4mLaff4/TtfvxA4A0vI/AAAAAAAAA4s/Mm70VHrlTHo/s1600/84864774197806206_n7JOloYV_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sOeQ4mLaff4/TtfvxA4A0vI/AAAAAAAAA4s/Mm70VHrlTHo/s1600/84864774197806206_n7JOloYV_b.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Christmas Tree made out of rolls of paper. A great idea!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I found these pictures guess where? Yes Pinterest. It amazes and inspires me to see such creative and gifted talent around. Sammy my middle child is one of these gorgeous talented people. He creates the most amazing pieces of Art. I will post a picture of what he made for his Art assignment this term. His teachers wanted to keep it. I am a very proud Mum!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">A very big thank you to Julie-Ann for posting my blogs on her wonderful <a href="http://www.decoratingforum.com.au/">Decorating Forum</a> site this week. I feel very privileged to have been asked. Thank you xx</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="line-height: 19px; margin-bottom: 20px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">These fragrant spheres for the bath (we scented ours with peppermint oil) are made by packing Epsom salts into a plastic mold. The bath "snowballs" can be tinted any color. You'll need 3 to 4 days to make the bath balls because of the drying time between steps. Makes 2 large or 4 small balls.</div><div style="line-height: 19px; margin-bottom: 20px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="subhead-level1" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #222222; display: block; font-weight: bold; font: normal normal 100 20px/23px museo-slab-1, museo-slab-2, Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Tools and Materials</span></span>2 cups Epsom salts<br />
2 tablespoons water<br />
A few drops essential oil(s)<br />
1 drop food coloring, plus more if desired<br />
Special equipment: plastic pipette, large or small round bath-ball molds, storage jars</div><div style="line-height: 19px; margin-bottom: 20px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="subhead-level1" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #222222; display: block; font-weight: bold; font: normal normal 100 20px/23px museo-slab-1, museo-slab-2, Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Directions</span></span><br />
1. Stir together Epsom salts and water in a mixing bowl. Using pipette, add oil, 1 drop at a time, until strength of scent is to your liking. Add food coloring, 1 drop at a time, until desired shade is achieved; stir until color is even throughout. </div><div style="line-height: 19px; margin-bottom: 20px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">2. Spoon a generous amount of mixture (more than necessary) into 1/2 of a bath-ball mold. Pack firmly. Repeat, packing mixture into second half of mold. Press pieces together until they connect. Remove top half of mold very carefully. Let bath ball stand, mold side down, overnight (set ball on an overturned jar lid to keep it from tipping over). </div><div style="line-height: 19px; margin-bottom: 20px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">3. Remove mold carefully. Invert, and let ball dry completely, 2 to 3 days more. Transfer to jars.</div><div style="line-height: 19px; margin-bottom: 20px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
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Use a glass kitchen canister to present the bath balls, which the recipient can then display on a vanity. Wrap the jar with ribbon, tying a bow at the top, and add a vellum gift tag threaded with cord in a matching colour.</div><div style="line-height: 19px; margin-bottom: 20px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;">___________________</div><div style="line-height: 19px; margin-bottom: 20px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">I found this lovely gift idea from<a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/264447/bath-snowballs?czone=holiday/santas-workshop/santas-handmade-gifts"> </a><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/264447/bath-snowballs?czone=holiday/santas-workshop/santas-handmade-gifts">Martha Stewart's gift idea's </a>. It looks easy to make, I thought Mia and I could try this on the weekend. Mia loves creating pretty things and I am sure she would love to give these as gifts for Christmas to her cousins. </div><div style="line-height: 19px; margin-bottom: 20px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;">You can find this post and more inspiration and reading at the <a href="http://www.decoratingforum.com.au/mainpage.php">Decorating Forum</a><br />
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Summer is here (well not quite) and I am certainly feeling the heat! Looking at these pictures makes me want to dive and laze around in cool water.<br />
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I am starting to feel a little relaxed as the boys have finished their exams and school for the year. My husband came up with a lovely idea on Saturday night, the three of them are going to go on a surfing trip for a week to Victoria. I love the idea of them bonding and having boy (men) time together.<br />
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We are off to Moreton Island for Christmas with my sister and her family. I can't wait to spend time with them and to swim in the beautiful clear waters of Moreton.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">The lovely Julie-Ann from <a href="http://www.decoratingforum.com.au/mainpage.php">Decorating Forum</a> has asked me to feature my blog on their forum this week. You can read it and other beautiful blogs from <a href="http://www.decoratingforum.com.au/mainpage.php">here</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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Hooray it is Friday!<br />
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A busy week has been had by all the family. My boys have had exams all week, Mia had a Talent Quest she competed in. I had an exam for Colour Psychology, I am crossing my fingers that I have passed and more to the point that my beautiful hardworking boys have passed. It is the last day of school for the boys they are very excited (I don't know if I am).<br />
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It was our 20th Wedding Anniversary on Wednesday, we celebrated by going out to dinner with the boys and Mia, we had a lovely evening.<br />
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I have exciting news I have picked up some interior work, helping a friend decorate her formal lounge and dining room. I helped pick paint colours for their exterior of their beautiful home. They really new what they wanted they just needed reassurance. <br />
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My client (hehe) wants an awning on one of her windows, I sent her the above photos and more so she can choose a style. She would like Black and White (love b & w awnings). Which would you pick? I like photo 1 and 4.<br />
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I will stop by your posts today and catch up on what my gorgeous. inspiring blog friends have been doing this week.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Happy weekend to you!</div></div>Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08312744444153944816noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1121112752978399849.post-4582212033348142762011-11-18T07:17:00.000+10:002011-11-18T07:17:11.113+10:00Colour<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TCnWOkNrlVU/TsVyyVFDvbI/AAAAAAAAA1c/yuhjHUbLJ9M/s1600/Colour.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TCnWOkNrlVU/TsVyyVFDvbI/AAAAAAAAA1c/yuhjHUbLJ9M/s400/Colour.jpg" width="285" /></a></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Beautiful colours to share on a Friday!</div><br />
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</div>My beautiful friend another Mimi and her son are coming to Brisbane tonight. I and my family can't wait. Mimi is like an older sister to me. She came into my life when I was twelve she used to work with my mum ( i say mum as mum never liked being called Mother). I could not get enough of her when I was young, I used to love it when she came to visit. She actually lived with us for awhile, I was in heaven. On the weekends she would take Mum, my sister and I up to the Dandenong's to visit her parents and we would spend many a Sunday picnicking or lunching at her Mum's. Beautiful memories!<br />
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We have so much in common we love design and decorating and we sit on the phone for ages discussing the latest in Home Beautiful, House and Garden, Country Style etc.... This weekend we can do it in person with our cups of tea and a wad of magazines, I guess this may sound boring but we love it. <br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Happy weekend to you and thank you for your lovely comments all week.</div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Two more weeks to go until I finish studying Colour Psychology, it has been an amazing course and journey, not what I expected at all. I really can embrace colour now. I can't wait until I move back into my house so I can decorate it with more colour.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Happy Wednesday!</div></div>Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08312744444153944816noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1121112752978399849.post-8745738160827179772011-11-14T06:09:00.000+10:002011-11-14T06:09:30.655+10:00Retro Blonde....<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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I bought this beautiful handbag from a friend <a href="http://www.madeit.com.au/RetroBlondeDesigns">"Retro Blonde"</a>who makes most of her handbags from vintage leathers and retro leather clothing.<br />
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I came across this fabulous DIY Drying Rack from Pinterest. You can see how to make it <a href="http://www.centsationalgirl.com/2009/07/diy-laundry-room-drying-rack/"> </a><a href="http://www.centsationalgirl.com/2009/07/diy-laundry-room-drying-rack/">HERE</a><br />
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It is simple and practical and looks great and of course I'm loving the colour.<br />
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It is Friday! Yippee. I am looking forward to the weekend spending time with my family.<br />
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I had to show you this cute photo that Mia took of our Dog Max. Max is happy, has a wonderful and easy going nature, he can be a little nutty, maybe that is the Cocker Spaniel in him but that makes him more adorable. If you are thinking of getting a dog, I recommend a Spoodle. <br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">He is the perfect dog for our family, we just love him.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My divine husband bought me these beautiful Lilies on Friday as well as some new Perfume and body lotion (Armani Code) I have been very spoilt.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>I bought these Tea Light Glasses from Wheel and Barrow in James Street on the weekend. They had a beautiful glow when I lit them. They come in different colours but I had to buy this green-blue just to appease my blue-green fetish.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">We had a really quite weekend, Steve and I had a little time to ourselves we went to James Street had a coffee, looked at some shops it was lovely to spend some time together even if it was for a short time. What about you?<br />
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Today I am going to start writing out lists of what I need to do, I never right anything down, I think this is why I get distracted, not anymore - a new me!<br />
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Enjoy today!</div></div>Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08312744444153944816noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1121112752978399849.post-71893199137693279732011-11-04T09:20:00.000+10:002011-11-04T09:20:03.018+10:00Blue-Green<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Rf6W_zwHJsQ/TrMaXkC54-I/AAAAAAAAAzE/zEQP2ihxj2U/s1600/Blue+Green" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Rf6W_zwHJsQ/TrMaXkC54-I/AAAAAAAAAzE/zEQP2ihxj2U/s640/Blue+Green" width="640" /></a></div><br />
I just want to dive into this colour, I can't get enough of it at the moment, this colour makes me feel happy and at peace.<br />
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I dug out some blue-green bottles and vases to dot around our home last week and bought European Pillow cases in this colour, if I have time today I would like to buy a throw for the end of the bed. <br />
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Well I better get cracking and get on with my jobs so I can hit the shops.<br />
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I think this is a perfect Conservatory to relax in on a cold winter's day, taking in the beautiful surroundings.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VZw1YCwot0c/Tq8I5PH_X5I/AAAAAAAAAts/roS-JV_ctLg/s1600/4b5ff5a5ed913.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VZw1YCwot0c/Tq8I5PH_X5I/AAAAAAAAAts/roS-JV_ctLg/s320/4b5ff5a5ed913.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Time for a coffee and a gorgeous slice with a Lemon Myrtle icing, Delicious! I went back for another slice yesterday before we went home! </div><div style="text-align: center;">Costa Noosa Cafe at Sunshine Beach. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Wow what a weekend at Noosa. I have never seen it sooo busy. The atmosphere was electrifying. The boys did really well they came 19th out of 90ish something families, I am very proud of them. It was a great bonding weekend for them. The boys had a ball, Mia and I hardly saw them, they were getting freebies here there and everywhere. Steve did come back on Saturday afternoon with a bag full of goodies (not free) but he and the boys were very excited with there Tri - purchases.</div><div style="text-align: center;"> They are already planning for next year!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Off to lunch today and the track! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Happy Melbourne Cup Day!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div></div>Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08312744444153944816noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1121112752978399849.post-73702198328000280932011-10-28T06:44:00.000+10:002011-10-28T06:44:55.045+10:00First School Camp<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MgpIJjF238k/Tqm_Q4XlKSI/AAAAAAAAAs8/hzX8aGAFua4/s1600/IMG_0450.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MgpIJjF238k/Tqm_Q4XlKSI/AAAAAAAAAs8/hzX8aGAFua4/s320/IMG_0450.JPG" width="238" /></a></div><br />
I had to share this photo with you, my beautiful little Mia went on School Camp yesterday for the first time. She was very excited and quite anxious. <br />
Her teacher sent me this photo of Mia, she had just climbed to the top of a Giant Swing. This is a break through for us because she is not one to do challenging things. I text back and congratulated her and said when we put our minds to anything we can do it. <br />
We have been very fortunate this year to have a teacher that has brought out the best in Mia and to be so thoughtful and kind. We can't believe the difference in Mia's confidence at school and we really have to thank her teacher for bringing out the best in Mia.<br />
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I miss you Mia, I miss your singing, Alexander said last night "would you like me to sing for you Mum?" I said yes and could you dance around the house as well. It was way too quite for me!.<br />
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Happy Weekend and thank you for all your beautiful comments and following my blog! xxx<br />
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We are off to Noosa for the weekend. All three boys/men in my life are competing in the Noosa Triathlon. Steve (hubbie) is doing the swim, my big boy Alexander is riding and Sammy boy is running. It is wonderful that they are doing something as a team! I have never been to Noosa when the Triathlon has been on. I just can imagine Noosa to be buzzing all weekend and a lot of fun and excitement to be had!<br />
Is anyone going up?<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Happy Wednesday!</div></div>Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08312744444153944816noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1121112752978399849.post-23031332526140088382011-10-24T07:06:00.000+10:002011-10-24T07:06:49.903+10:00Camping cont....<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">So cute, this would do me!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Look what you can buy! (this was not at the RNA showgrounds,) </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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Camping saga continued...<br />
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All three men in my life and myself went to the Caravan and Camping Sale. Phew it was overwhelming, I cannot believe how expensive caravans are and what they offer. You can get LCD Tv's inside and out, washing machines, luxury bathrooms the list is endless.... I said to the boys "come on we are here to look at camper trailers". We found them and they are expensive, they started from $9,000.00 to $24,000 (with all the bells and whistles) but of course only if you buy it TODAY! Hubbie could not get away, we learnt quite a bit about camper trailers, he was impressed, "just think where we could go in one of these" he says!<br />
Well I think I would be happy with a tent!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Enjoy today!</div><br />
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</div>Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08312744444153944816noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1121112752978399849.post-14020897929551137972011-10-22T07:58:00.000+10:002011-10-22T07:58:46.164+10:00Camping<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-P6d2Du2X59Y/TqHpv_jJfdI/AAAAAAAAArk/mpVAQKbZKVw/s1600/banner+-+internet2_495x125.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="80" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-P6d2Du2X59Y/TqHpv_jJfdI/AAAAAAAAArk/mpVAQKbZKVw/s320/banner+-+internet2_495x125.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
We are off to the caravan and camping sale today and I am a little excited. I love looking at tents. You probably think how can that be exciting but every camping holiday I and my family have had has always been memorable. I have been talking to hubbie for years about buying a Camper Trailer, I am not sure if that is what he has in mind but no harm in looking! <br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Enjoy your weekend!</div></div>Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08312744444153944816noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1121112752978399849.post-3702413314707375352011-10-21T07:11:00.000+10:002011-10-21T07:11:18.632+10:00Console Table<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-T6iF1DpadrM/TqCMqXpPDrI/AAAAAAAAArc/wUZitCpAm_U/s1600/IMG_0409.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-T6iF1DpadrM/TqCMqXpPDrI/AAAAAAAAArc/wUZitCpAm_U/s320/IMG_0409.JPG" width="286" /></a></div><br />
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My gorgeous friend Ms B, has asked me to help her change a few things and buy some new pieces for her beautiful home. Ms B bought this mirror a few months ago. Two weeks ago I was in James Street and visited French and English. I saw this Console Table and thought of Ms B's mirror and new it would just look gorgeous with it. I phoned Ms B and said " I am sooo excited I have found you a Console Table" I did say you have to come and have a look before I buy it for you. Well she raced in before school pickup, loved it, so I bought it the next day and here it is. I will have more pic's to show as we go.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Wishing you a HAPPY weekend! </div></div>Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08312744444153944816noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1121112752978399849.post-49387279305772374362011-10-19T07:03:00.000+10:002011-10-19T07:03:10.615+10:00Staying on track<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-La4eD0AuwDw/Tp0lFGzbyFI/AAAAAAAAArE/e5uCcHGjkO8/s1600/Secretaries+on+the+spot+illustration+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-La4eD0AuwDw/Tp0lFGzbyFI/AAAAAAAAArE/e5uCcHGjkO8/s1600/Secretaries+on+the+spot+illustration+1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is what I should be doing!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">but instead I am dreaming.....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">and end up looking at beautiful places like this!<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Do you find it hard sitting behind a desk and being on task? Well I do especially now that I am working from home. I become distracted reading beautiful and interesting blogs, looking through magazines, drinking tea and googling. <br />
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I guess it has only been for a few weeks since I left my other job and I feel like I am on holidays. <br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I promise I will stay focused on the tasks I am supposed to be doing!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Enjoy today!</div></div>Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08312744444153944816noreply@blogger.com11