Birthday Boy!

It's my big boy's 16th birthday today.   Sixteen years have just flown by!  Well today we are off to Queensland Transport, Alexander is going to sit his test for his "Learners Permit", he is nervous but is eager to learn to drive (a little scary).  After the test he would like to go to the movies to see :"The Other Guy"!   We are going to dinner tomorrow night as my poor husband is in Sydney all day, first time he has not seen his son on his Birthday.    Happy Birthday my darling Alexander!

Beautiful Memories....

This picture was taken a few years ago on Mother's Day, it is one of my favourite photo's of my beautiful Mum, Sister and our children.

I have posted this in memory of my Mum who passed away a year ago.  Oh we miss you so so much Mum (Mama)!



Berries!!!

Courtesy Prevention Magazine

Sorry to all of you out there who read my blog, I have been out of action for a few days as I have had a major reaction to Aspirin, which caused me to have severe stomach cramps. I am feeling a bit better today, hopefully this is the end of it. I posted this picture because I just can't wait to eat some yoghurt and berries (not a good thing to eat as one knows when there stomach is YUK)!

DON'T YOU JUST LOVE THE PHOTOGRAPH!

HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY!

Peace and Quiet!

Images courtesy of Veranda Magazine

Oh, I just would love these views!  I think I need a holiday.

Bedside Table

Great use of suitcase's !

Greens and Blues

I have never been one for green but am loving hues of greens and blues at the moment!

Shades of White

You just can't go wrong with white!

Timeless Elegance

Photos courtesy of Clove Hall, Penang

I came across this gorgeous Hotel in the Financial Reviews "Life and Leisure"  magazine.  Clove Hall Boutique Hotel in Georgetown Penang.  Hotelier Christopher Ong sources old furniture from Malaysia and has them gently restored to their former glory.  He wanted the rooms to be comfortable and stylish.

I just love the dark woods set against the white walls and the beautiful beams!  I think I might be planning a family holiday to Penang!

Enjoy your Monday, Mimi x

SPRING

(I just love the smell of Jonquils)

"In the spring time, the only pretty ring time,

When birds do sing, hey ding a ding;

Sweet lovers love the spring." William Shakespeare

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY TO ALL THE DAD'S OUT THERE!

Enjoy your weekend.  Mimi

Enchanted Garden

I would love to lose myself in these beautiful gardens!!

Great Shed!!!

I have just had a look at "The White Shed" , wow what a shed conversion, I just love it Letitia  and your online store http://www.thewhiteshed.com.au/ you are very clever.  I wish you all the very best with your store! 

Mimi x

SPRINGTIME

Five more sleeps and it will be SPRING....  I have enjoyed winter in Brisbane.
I did venture down to Melbourne (where I grew up) and really felt the cold and remembered as a child always rugging up and my Mum saying "have you got your vest on, make sure you cover your kidneys".  (I miss you Mum xx)

Looking at the photo's above I am looking forward to spending my weekend afternoons sitting outside and enjoying the outdoors.

Enjoy your weekend.!

Mimi x

Cosy

Fireplace's add so much warmth and coziness to a home.  I hope in our next home we will have one!

Mimi x

Tranquility

PHOTO CREDIT: CARLOS DOMENECH

Architect Alberto Burckhardt re-designed this gorgeous 250 year old  home in Columbia.

A beautiful home to relax and unwind, I wish I could close my eyes and click my fingers and be relaxing by that pool right now !

Enjoy Mimi xx

The Blue's

BATH TIME

Love the striping!

Don't you just love Claw Foot Baths?

What a beautiful serene view!

My bathroom!

My  boys bathroom!

Enjoy your Monday! 

Mimi x

Tradesman/University????

Black and White Foot Stool (I was very impressed)

Side Table (was placed by my son in the middle of the family room) he was so proud of his work.  I left it there for a week but had to move it, I think it looks better as a side table than a coffee table!

 

Tray (given to me for Mother's day) I love showing off his work!!!

I love my teacup set which was given to me by  my beautiful friend Michele in Melbourne, in memory of her Mum (Aunty Babe)!

It is that time of the year where students of Year 10 need to choose subjects for Year 11.  My son is not quite sure what he would like to do, he loves woodwork (and I love receiving his gifts), but this subject does not help him getting into Uni        

 " Mum",  he said "what do you think I should do"?  Do you think I should do Carpentry or maybe I should go to Uni....? 

Whatever his decision (with a little help from his dad and I) I am sure he will do well! 

Have a lovely day! 

Mimi x

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