Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Christmas Lights



Christmas Lights at Bowers Road South, Everton Hills


My favourite!


 Family and friends!



Dorrington Drive, Ashgrove

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.  

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.

If you are into Christmas lights, I highly recommend you go!

Thank you for all your beautiful, thoughtful comments over the past few weeks, it really means so much to me!

Happy Wednesday to you!  xxx


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15 comments:

  1. The Decorating EmporiumDecember 14, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    Thanks for reminding me about Everton Hills, Mimi! We haven't had a chance to get out and look at lights yet, hopefully over the weekend!!

    M
    xxo

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  2. UnknownDecember 14, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    Hello Miss Mimi

    Oh thank you for the tip off - we will try to go and see them in all the hectic pace here. I will have to try to find the address for you at tingalpa I saw last year - is was amazing and so worth it.

    I can't believe the talent of some people and the big picture they see to decorate so beautifully.

    Have a wonderful day,

    loulou, from hereiamloulou blog

    x

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  3. beachcomberDecember 14, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    wow! the last photo is especially amazing! thanks for your lovely comments on my blog : )
    x

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  4. fiona andersonDecember 14, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    It all looks amazing - but I'm not sure I like seeing people enjoying themselves in shorts !!! It just doesn't seem fair ! from the very chilly UK x

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  5. UnknownDecember 14, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    Wow - the lights are beautiful. Some people really get into it don't they? I remember the street in Ivanhoe when I grew up in Melbourne. I wonder if they still do it? There was always footage at the end of the news. My next door neighbour has a good display. My piddly 6 solar lights don't really match up. Must make more effort next year.
    Kylie x

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  6. MellissaDecember 14, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    Hi Mimi, Congrats on passing, knew you would !!!. Have you started your assignment yet ???. The lights look great we normally go to the one at Everton Hills too and there are a few great ones out our way as well, that won 2nd and 3rd in the 4KQ lights comp. We actually did the Christmas light thing last night too, the kids love it.

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  7. Gild and GraceDecember 14, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    My dad used to take us to the street in Ivanhoe too Mimi! How fun are the Christmas lights?!

    Abbey x

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  8. JeckabDecember 15, 2011 at 12:26 AM

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  9. Rachel {little bits of lovely}December 15, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    These look amazing! My hubby's family has a friendly rivalary going on with their street with who can come up with the best decorations for their houses - such a bit of fun at this time of year! xx

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  10. Kellie CollisDecember 15, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    Stunning images! So festive! Have a beautiful day, Kellie xx

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  11. B is building a houseDecember 15, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    That looks spectacular!!!

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  12. KarenaDecember 16, 2011 at 12:04 AM

    Mimi it is so exciting to see such festive beauty in one place!!

    I wanted to let you know that the Holiday Giveaway of the Star Cross Antique Bottle from Greyfreth is live on my site!

    Please Come & Enter!

    xoxo

    Karena
    Art by Karena

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  13. Natasha in OzDecember 16, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    We haven't done our drive around Brisbane yet. I haven't been to the ones at Ashgrove before so thanks for telling me about them!

    Have a great weekend.

    Best wishes,
    Natasha.

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  14. AnonymousDecember 19, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    Good photos. (:

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