tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61762577388088849152024-02-19T18:08:14.404+11:00Villa AnnaVilla Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09763139377760306970noreply@blogger.comBlogger215125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6176257738808884915.post-41712051499440005122010-02-16T13:35:00.013+11:002010-02-16T14:54:21.557+11:00A slice of boudoir heaven...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt3MWzWFeKaZ17saHcZeP3Er8aRTqjeUsSYQI-S_cISNPhBha3Ss0iJqh3_ev6fVZNPm14hPlSDwUy8pTp66K4APuSGzOS8C6lxppYVSAE_X5lYd3WjydBVAiSSLkogKeY1tvG19blhvo6/s1600-h/Picture+085.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438676740603370850" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 303px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt3MWzWFeKaZ17saHcZeP3Er8aRTqjeUsSYQI-S_cISNPhBha3Ss0iJqh3_ev6fVZNPm14hPlSDwUy8pTp66K4APuSGzOS8C6lxppYVSAE_X5lYd3WjydBVAiSSLkogKeY1tvG19blhvo6/s400/Picture+085.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><p align="center">If I were Samantha the good witch and could wiggle my nose and create the ultimate boudoir for myself this pretty much would be it!<br /></p><p align="center">Claudia Strassers <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Paris-Apartment-Romantic-Flea-Market-Budget/dp/0060391693/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1266291678&sr=1-1">The Paris Apartment </a>book was first published 16 years ago, but to me it NEVER gets old. I've mentioned on many occasions this book has been my bed companion for a long time and even travelled with me to Europe as I couldn't bear to part with it. Pages 74 and 75 are almost permanently open on my dressing table and often when passing I find myself wishing I could dive into those glossy pages.</p><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3ej_m6qJ6l3_-cE43UjqU9SpoXOWCZCZRiuOMTZtCrMtiVUVjIO0dM__UNLWfORrl3Ije7Hs_diSZnWiUhSLXYdiEC9WLi7P8xUb58Udp4tcwQmXj5IhfBFKgNDYjqKqVeKr-dYtnRefw/s1600-h/Picture+083.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438665365657755778" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 283px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3ej_m6qJ6l3_-cE43UjqU9SpoXOWCZCZRiuOMTZtCrMtiVUVjIO0dM__UNLWfORrl3Ije7Hs_diSZnWiUhSLXYdiEC9WLi7P8xUb58Udp4tcwQmXj5IhfBFKgNDYjqKqVeKr-dYtnRefw/s400/Picture+083.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-size:78%;">(please click images to enlarge)</span></div><br /><br /><p align="center">I love absolutely everything about this room, from the parquetry floors to the 12 foot high ceilings, The recessed shelving for books and treasures complete with pelmet framing. The sheepskin rugs, the painted Louis furniture, the tufted tub chairs, the silk sumptuous fabrics, the turquoise vases and the grand sparkling chandelier! I know swags and tails in most bedrooms can look completely over the top but in a room this grand how could you have anything less? Ok perhaps I would hide the speakers.</p><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTPnYxXkjI2XOVGT1i3Qsh3Ov9SC15ChJU_42C3KXCCLKswooHMUTqdOvHwnQZchue_2h0Xe4XHVxMKAiAdf-TSEojQOhA5AT5O7_YhaYrxTUL_c4dHHrwBEbvHMIVKw6jHFRBbWz32qZk/s1600-h/Picture+087.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438676592661270930" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 305px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTPnYxXkjI2XOVGT1i3Qsh3Ov9SC15ChJU_42C3KXCCLKswooHMUTqdOvHwnQZchue_2h0Xe4XHVxMKAiAdf-TSEojQOhA5AT5O7_YhaYrxTUL_c4dHHrwBEbvHMIVKw6jHFRBbWz32qZk/s400/Picture+087.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><p align="center">This room is feminine and sexy and romantic but without being sickly girly. I think a man might even enjoy sleeping there ;)</p><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3Mbf8LxFJ_O5NpetIkUCass6A39_Pa8TTZ6WuRlFqT6GQU2OunMLnP7JOGhf9h5IbqJzOEhGpWUceRfLEpoX-FIb_Gyg7qBwWdlj-7RBQLAf5VfQJfyFkOhg374Wck3qjSmwIx6l3VT_x/s1600-h/Picture+086.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438676481514691826" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 305px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3Mbf8LxFJ_O5NpetIkUCass6A39_Pa8TTZ6WuRlFqT6GQU2OunMLnP7JOGhf9h5IbqJzOEhGpWUceRfLEpoX-FIb_Gyg7qBwWdlj-7RBQLAf5VfQJfyFkOhg374Wck3qjSmwIx6l3VT_x/s400/Picture+086.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />As a studio apartment it triples as a living room, bedroom and office. I adore the use of the three seperate spaces with the sumptuous inviting bed taking centre stage.</div><div align="center"><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSO-EfFK1mhU0baFG2PWF_lfzn1xlvuC_H54sglHqttRCbqsZsJAei7CqRZakZMmqg9z5F_Ly0HjuCwFk6xoo1UeSp7EffbKm8MVobQLoia6TLLO7s_EYvnu8cEuNElxA0CVLsKQb9yU2u/s1600-h/Picture+088.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438676373124208402" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 311px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSO-EfFK1mhU0baFG2PWF_lfzn1xlvuC_H54sglHqttRCbqsZsJAei7CqRZakZMmqg9z5F_Ly0HjuCwFk6xoo1UeSp7EffbKm8MVobQLoia6TLLO7s_EYvnu8cEuNElxA0CVLsKQb9yU2u/s400/Picture+088.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Oh I need to find me a tall set of drawers like that!<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE0VsIle7YVpmxnlvepn0JHuw6U82J9C9g7vi9qHO0vYA8Vf9uj7fdT3CupMtNCAJlO4rgbEd6e7RL7K-FltxbB-3-jWqmYCWDBG1B_lL2YX36Y90Eo9RBO9apMLBK_X29DaBcmUI6yqas/s1600-h/Picture+089.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438676252975514722" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 325px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE0VsIle7YVpmxnlvepn0JHuw6U82J9C9g7vi9qHO0vYA8Vf9uj7fdT3CupMtNCAJlO4rgbEd6e7RL7K-FltxbB-3-jWqmYCWDBG1B_lL2YX36Y90Eo9RBO9apMLBK_X29DaBcmUI6yqas/s400/Picture+089.jpg" border="0" /></a>I thought I'd finish with another one of my favourite images from Claudia's book. Would you feast your eyes on this treasure trove?! You would have to call security to force me to leave such a place. It actually reminds me alot of <a href="http://www.vintageglamour.com.au/index.php">Vintage Glamour </a>in Enmore, Sydney. I could spend hours rummaging through that store :)</div><div></div><div>If you haven't already bought this book you are missing out! It truly is a slice of heaven :)</div><div></div><div></div><div><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Paris-Apartment-Romantic-Flea-Market-Budget/dp/0060391693/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1266291678&sr=1-1">The Paris Apartment book</a></div><div></div><div><a href="http://parisapartment.wordpress.com/">The Paris Apartment blog<br /></a><br /></div><p align="center"></p><div><br /><br />p.s I received an email today from one of my idols that lifted me to new heights......Thank you so very much! :)<br /><br /><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div align="center"></div></div></div></div>Villa Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09763139377760306970noreply@blogger.com36tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6176257738808884915.post-59812807570608953672010-02-09T09:07:00.019+11:002010-02-09T14:53:27.363+11:00Inspiration for mum's place...<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUC38kCIEeLox3kgteAn2lD1PITfZZm1J48pcv3O6nWrfz5kf2KnGL-flB1epxoejA0IcSuIXdUbXcSdkxToKcY4rsUxNAa_8pHoVMKvsteLGZS_F5BFqpqwVYvLkwQeP280VU13S9Z07-/s1600-h/absolutely+beautiful+things4.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436018633725597154" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUC38kCIEeLox3kgteAn2lD1PITfZZm1J48pcv3O6nWrfz5kf2KnGL-flB1epxoejA0IcSuIXdUbXcSdkxToKcY4rsUxNAa_8pHoVMKvsteLGZS_F5BFqpqwVYvLkwQeP280VU13S9Z07-/s400/absolutely+beautiful+things4.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Beginning with Anna Spiro, her stunning <a href="http://absolutelybeautifulthings.blogspot.com/search/label/Straddie">stradbroke island residence </a>is one of the main inspirations behind the design of my mum's new home. </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">My mother has some wonderful furniture and accent pieces she's had forever and we still feel they are timeless and fitting for her plantation caribbean/beach shack home :)</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJxWOJwV2zR3Ugg21v2Y2jthwx-_h1BdbJI1G0kWc9f1KnRZCi9fnGQv57K9J_gzRfL1m94DwqTPzCt2ajNdh287GhzSnofRizoLTsPIO8ppCWDKYVU-4vrI7rkp2GuCFPtMtQ_uw47Jga/s1600-h/absolutely+beautiful+things5.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436018524378620866" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJxWOJwV2zR3Ugg21v2Y2jthwx-_h1BdbJI1G0kWc9f1KnRZCi9fnGQv57K9J_gzRfL1m94DwqTPzCt2ajNdh287GhzSnofRizoLTsPIO8ppCWDKYVU-4vrI7rkp2GuCFPtMtQ_uw47Jga/s400/absolutely+beautiful+things5.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />My mothers timeless pieces include cane/bamboo chairs and etageres. Chinoiserie chests, mirrors and beautiful blue and white porcelain.</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwKYX9tUoxN-RLRsyp_j5g6bCjD8qPhJhCDmuAn-SWjraPqWqrL0VzmgIBZjxFrvDxdsfpQDdemP5dezsR3PIs7sx0xgd31y-WKLFlYULGfpGXeIdDkRQfvJsafNANfNiURMZXASwIUdqy/s1600-h/Picture+080.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436006217809502610" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 297px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwKYX9tUoxN-RLRsyp_j5g6bCjD8qPhJhCDmuAn-SWjraPqWqrL0VzmgIBZjxFrvDxdsfpQDdemP5dezsR3PIs7sx0xgd31y-WKLFlYULGfpGXeIdDkRQfvJsafNANfNiURMZXASwIUdqy/s400/Picture+080.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">(coastal style)</span><br /><br />The canvas for mum's place will be white walls, including white painted bricks and white lime wash floors. Her livingroom is small therefore there was only room for one large statement piece which she chose to be a sumptuous chocolate leather sofa. Her tv unit is a simple white ikea bookshelf turned on it's side and filled with books, magazines, dvds, cd's and a few nik naks.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl1HSrarn-vtIRSUtvuV5-sS9Fc9aXMjtHN8GMl3lFrfkc93SzI1hcC6OODwDUDE6_huzBYxDuTi9jv7dzJGu4WdzjSSrDvZNflqybkiKc1m8k7OOai5qeZ7hRGM4JTKAKHNafIT1wuYbN/s1600-h/Picture+082.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436006107235836546" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl1HSrarn-vtIRSUtvuV5-sS9Fc9aXMjtHN8GMl3lFrfkc93SzI1hcC6OODwDUDE6_huzBYxDuTi9jv7dzJGu4WdzjSSrDvZNflqybkiKc1m8k7OOai5qeZ7hRGM4JTKAKHNafIT1wuYbN/s400/Picture+082.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">(coastal style)</span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"></span><br />We're definitely looking out to buy some fish on a rope to hang just outside lol<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBnQwndhCC4DE0Rb5cie7c5HPEK583KyaYuyhmvPea3sJv5NRSwXX1bJ2HJoHEDL2DTOz6tpCZpZn59wjls0IqrTvL3Y_RV1kPfZ9Wu_nY-PpXRM3_0miIYM2VpLkVheKI_Ls6dl1sNpv_/s1600-h/Picture+081.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436005906398420642" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 289px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBnQwndhCC4DE0Rb5cie7c5HPEK583KyaYuyhmvPea3sJv5NRSwXX1bJ2HJoHEDL2DTOz6tpCZpZn59wjls0IqrTvL3Y_RV1kPfZ9Wu_nY-PpXRM3_0miIYM2VpLkVheKI_Ls6dl1sNpv_/s400/Picture+081.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">(coastal style)</span><br /><br />The colour scheme for mum's bedroom will be blue and white and again as it's a small room it will be very simple with an oyster light, chunky white venetains and my favourite of all her collected paintings hanging over her bed.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDpR-02MOyyV03AG0nIyNy3UeTPlTzfMABZBadRGyO8R_PZdmZ1ReIOU-b4aykN-sxug8hSpwPtCZJFPIFkww2r3un6-EqIyRFrG0YUXC0nYPVDa8mKqblksjKBDLNKLxdiDAxBkE3nuPM/s1600-h/White+room8.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436004427324340482" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 324px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDpR-02MOyyV03AG0nIyNy3UeTPlTzfMABZBadRGyO8R_PZdmZ1ReIOU-b4aykN-sxug8hSpwPtCZJFPIFkww2r3un6-EqIyRFrG0YUXC0nYPVDa8mKqblksjKBDLNKLxdiDAxBkE3nuPM/s400/White+room8.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">(?)</span><br /><br />Her kitchen wont have alot of cupboards, instead opting for open shelves, freestanding appliances and her gorgeous tiled farmhouse table my grandfather built, taking centre stage at the heart of the room. This will become a multifunctional piece as it will serve as the main preparation area as well as the eating area.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK30sd0EM0gDJ8POVGVkiQIYY2RQSepgl15LU-lssteU8DE2cltIGoeNcc9oseJ96q_ElwxmxFntoJMme_uHoJuyPajXc_wgGFSodtwrPPqFDD0nJ-ELhnkGpXir1RuX1k4CgDvSaM9xcB/s1600-h/locations+via+desire+to+inspire2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436002805742134658" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 298px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK30sd0EM0gDJ8POVGVkiQIYY2RQSepgl15LU-lssteU8DE2cltIGoeNcc9oseJ96q_ElwxmxFntoJMme_uHoJuyPajXc_wgGFSodtwrPPqFDD0nJ-ELhnkGpXir1RuX1k4CgDvSaM9xcB/s400/locations+via+desire+to+inspire2.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div></div><div><span style="font-size:78%;">(locations via desire to inspire)</span></div><div><span style="font-size:78%;"></span></div><div><span style="font-size:78%;"></span></div><div>My white chippy iron bed I had as a child will be the main piece in the 2nd bedroom.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwIWtzk9GkcbZMQ7vkMYgVRLLTs4b86XydjekIvzWq_4kUcoixXJi7r7BvJqsSU3bD_53-TybsIKQCKMtifxJi3J2AJoz1kYo_fAISRdy98OAEDMRKTdSdrhlHASaRp7AvUIF7Av_ADvan/s1600-h/Jane+Coslick+via+Design+Editor11.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436002287365659474" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwIWtzk9GkcbZMQ7vkMYgVRLLTs4b86XydjekIvzWq_4kUcoixXJi7r7BvJqsSU3bD_53-TybsIKQCKMtifxJi3J2AJoz1kYo_fAISRdy98OAEDMRKTdSdrhlHASaRp7AvUIF7Av_ADvan/s400/Jane+Coslick+via+Design+Editor11.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">(next 3, Jane Coslick designs)</span></div><div><span style="font-size:78%;"></span><br />The following are some more images that have offered us some ideas.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAZ1jRrQJOrfnJzhKSSQfSfDHbZ2nX-VbrMg_e4lsuDAozHafK-eYNNQ8gqhvkWTo5J94pNtxcO5l-1npjGyWW3yIEqmjTfu2NOhO53Sy7xsoefwyQjYWgm3i6HWVgh-rav9DwqJRHEqaB/s1600-h/Jane+Coslick+via+Design+Editor6.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436002121155071938" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAZ1jRrQJOrfnJzhKSSQfSfDHbZ2nX-VbrMg_e4lsuDAozHafK-eYNNQ8gqhvkWTo5J94pNtxcO5l-1npjGyWW3yIEqmjTfu2NOhO53Sy7xsoefwyQjYWgm3i6HWVgh-rav9DwqJRHEqaB/s400/Jane+Coslick+via+Design+Editor6.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOXA0-rem09geu_eIcOl0IbG1BRi1fO1_v5gjEgtNBZ6ZAJjvuf3Ixz5lZGAcIzRn1BkbdbEbbPXwlNfYamWTczV5X2R2yXPtfvA-pvBD9ldmZnHEQWQqJvppD2GK_82YiLo4FY0aigL0G/s1600-h/Jane+Coslick+via+Design+Editor7.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436001797850016178" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOXA0-rem09geu_eIcOl0IbG1BRi1fO1_v5gjEgtNBZ6ZAJjvuf3Ixz5lZGAcIzRn1BkbdbEbbPXwlNfYamWTczV5X2R2yXPtfvA-pvBD9ldmZnHEQWQqJvppD2GK_82YiLo4FY0aigL0G/s400/Jane+Coslick+via+Design+Editor7.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJV0T_oSpfD_mquwCexFI7RQvT5Ob7ck1mi26SCD-P3WYWKiqIYpHL7FeYCTbSXr7i5zHpgdbklY73iter-4XwdJKfF5yakm0oGVCQpgJloGak58GV5xsTVTyp-fBo9-5YL9ask-5e48bs/s1600-h/house+to+home19.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436001082569915058" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJV0T_oSpfD_mquwCexFI7RQvT5Ob7ck1mi26SCD-P3WYWKiqIYpHL7FeYCTbSXr7i5zHpgdbklY73iter-4XwdJKfF5yakm0oGVCQpgJloGak58GV5xsTVTyp-fBo9-5YL9ask-5e48bs/s400/house+to+home19.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div></div><div><span style="font-size:78%;">(House To Home)</span></div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-ouHRSp9m25iDSAhBF03zvcaendtnIbhFZC8j-0JQHUxxZbY0hoG3liowQX3bXQacBli1jJeQqYnGJfO1XcjzdtHDBz9vRWGw16IkxpTfxVexF2ARfy267a9EvI18Lu9M6miWRRS8jVtq/s1600-h/House+Beautiful19.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436000754232171970" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 313px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-ouHRSp9m25iDSAhBF03zvcaendtnIbhFZC8j-0JQHUxxZbY0hoG3liowQX3bXQacBli1jJeQqYnGJfO1XcjzdtHDBz9vRWGw16IkxpTfxVexF2ARfy267a9EvI18Lu9M6miWRRS8jVtq/s400/House+Beautiful19.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">(House Beautiful)</span></div><span style="font-size:78%;"></span></div><div></div><div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdzYXY-TvUA9P5AB-gMnD0p6NXeuWdi0tRfwcW0M-qjU9fvrxZVtn58koldI2W0POgWMR2LjOHOc7ZVhHfVsL-sOXgMbTNgp0t_DvxlR54c1mxOX7u_eenWb8YG0CpE7NjWCbx0VxzQaVP/s1600-h/Freedom092.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435999972039782722" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 299px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdzYXY-TvUA9P5AB-gMnD0p6NXeuWdi0tRfwcW0M-qjU9fvrxZVtn58koldI2W0POgWMR2LjOHOc7ZVhHfVsL-sOXgMbTNgp0t_DvxlR54c1mxOX7u_eenWb8YG0CpE7NjWCbx0VxzQaVP/s400/Freedom092.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">(Freedom)</span></div><span style="font-size:78%;"></span></div><div></div><div><div><br />Although too contemporary for my personal taste, my mum purchased the 3 1/2 seat domino sofa from Freedom for her livingroom. I have to say it's very comfortable and my son says it's a dream to sleep on haha.<br /><br /><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLHrIRwojpC5680L8FWqj2MqXKsu0yuQc7cRCAq1s8xJ5ylE3EhDJdj9SCYyEhHSlSjo8dShFFA-qr3j00kllITn223hb9SV44bTpa3eklmwoz3ujDmn2uZSuHSmU8PIOhRwHI6O4y3CJZ/s1600-h/Freedom09.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435999799037107922" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 224px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLHrIRwojpC5680L8FWqj2MqXKsu0yuQc7cRCAq1s8xJ5ylE3EhDJdj9SCYyEhHSlSjo8dShFFA-qr3j00kllITn223hb9SV44bTpa3eklmwoz3ujDmn2uZSuHSmU8PIOhRwHI6O4y3CJZ/s400/Freedom09.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><div></div><div><span style="font-size:78%;">(Freedom)</span></div><div><br />This piece I think would be ideal for the small wall next to her shower. Again, as she will only have the undersink storage cupboard she could fill this unit with just about everything she could need.......and also not need ;)</div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>Construction starts on Feburary 19th! Can't wait :)</div><div></div><div></div><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>Villa Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09763139377760306970noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6176257738808884915.post-57586134308275599092010-02-01T16:37:00.000+11:002010-02-01T16:38:24.451+11:00My Family On Australia Day<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXMGjsGUfAEiFwQGKmeWtef9iOlNfq4dyRTscrwL3vmfT4_-nyRTFU_rC6EIlyWfqaHkbxsADf9ePViZoQi4BHpX2wOyr2u_ikmOYuuthED72Y4s1iYHWESCEBhNFUppYmql80N0FOOcgI/s1600-h/IMG_9938.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433141338539764658" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXMGjsGUfAEiFwQGKmeWtef9iOlNfq4dyRTscrwL3vmfT4_-nyRTFU_rC6EIlyWfqaHkbxsADf9ePViZoQi4BHpX2wOyr2u_ikmOYuuthED72Y4s1iYHWESCEBhNFUppYmql80N0FOOcgI/s400/IMG_9938.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="center">I'm a week late I know but didn't get a chance to upload these earlier. Last tuesday was Australia Day and we had a wonderful family BBQ at my mum's new place. I have an extremely talented photographer brother in law and I had to show off his pics of the day :)</div><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc4C6xODcLpFu-RqhoQlQUvQimrNLwJzhlBHekXkdD_Du-bpC46rirzq_18mwL732Fwa_tyqMaHLs08lDOLOAnMfKv8LqeoVtq6tUExJD0I7v1NzrE5Npn75WXjIssw82hjAFwOsx1vTA0/s1600-h/IMG_9877.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433141093101313426" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc4C6xODcLpFu-RqhoQlQUvQimrNLwJzhlBHekXkdD_Du-bpC46rirzq_18mwL732Fwa_tyqMaHLs08lDOLOAnMfKv8LqeoVtq6tUExJD0I7v1NzrE5Npn75WXjIssw82hjAFwOsx1vTA0/s400/IMG_9877.jpg" border="0" /></a> My girl Soph :)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSEpda-Q6YQb-2xY9Yr9xW0DmAz7iQ6dxnCFUHZkqo2BHxpvqB-Si3DaAUHvkKwJUqcDAfvfQ_fS5qkt9OjtcRnufeFS54eSIpvEKAkHu5cOtmMhE37_voGQJitXff9DteOgeHkNW2jPEr/s1600-h/IMG_9739.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433140586752765394" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSEpda-Q6YQb-2xY9Yr9xW0DmAz7iQ6dxnCFUHZkqo2BHxpvqB-Si3DaAUHvkKwJUqcDAfvfQ_fS5qkt9OjtcRnufeFS54eSIpvEKAkHu5cOtmMhE37_voGQJitXff9DteOgeHkNW2jPEr/s400/IMG_9739.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />My boy Will :)<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbGBlUfbVAaHNmbI-eeZfGN95OJCKz77vpc_sRh8V2gzD9j1jThhqX0uA6w6_NjkqvNT9t-59uCRtUx2ulFah4GOE_LksNodzvpJnk9rEtkHNAEOWb56TQ1tuenEJYAR8MW0BYEY_pe7VX/s1600-h/IMG_9665.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433140152872039186" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbGBlUfbVAaHNmbI-eeZfGN95OJCKz77vpc_sRh8V2gzD9j1jThhqX0uA6w6_NjkqvNT9t-59uCRtUx2ulFah4GOE_LksNodzvpJnk9rEtkHNAEOWb56TQ1tuenEJYAR8MW0BYEY_pe7VX/s400/IMG_9665.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />My baby nephew Logan :)<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMWkEUww7odfDjB-iHtr4Ral9lcS6EFdrE5-htG_fZGMoBCs34wEwfm0lAsrqBKE_WU9RjdmmOk3zNEaSyvfLhMFnOcLYlMY5flT0zC2iBtzB6FJvH_V1RWTbZIhaDvj169B1VNWNz1Z9A/s1600-h/IMG_9644.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433139754014533586" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMWkEUww7odfDjB-iHtr4Ral9lcS6EFdrE5-htG_fZGMoBCs34wEwfm0lAsrqBKE_WU9RjdmmOk3zNEaSyvfLhMFnOcLYlMY5flT0zC2iBtzB6FJvH_V1RWTbZIhaDvj169B1VNWNz1Z9A/s400/IMG_9644.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />My big nephew Zach :)<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJNUTj_37eMq5DklV74TnNHVKtpRBuVfwu0beU1BJxhStjqEgK-HBbLaOTYBQv-C8pbPxdQJXGgAhNR3l6vdgbIzt9sC3dkn_5EJOpv-4mhYUyM6Olvdfo2l4l51iT7OiJSD8gYNbgD4C4/s1600-h/IMG_9781.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433139337605175794" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJNUTj_37eMq5DklV74TnNHVKtpRBuVfwu0beU1BJxhStjqEgK-HBbLaOTYBQv-C8pbPxdQJXGgAhNR3l6vdgbIzt9sC3dkn_5EJOpv-4mhYUyM6Olvdfo2l4l51iT7OiJSD8gYNbgD4C4/s400/IMG_9781.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWPihlGY_GkcDvqQhzCYZrDHq2qOvPSZzweIn9XbKOiYRWGiij-LunLSNrMlYnNFwd3s6zLDuH99yMdUII7GDmvJTizhpIhSZe5x08KSalOWZAyBwkPOOo9uun2MfbjcOrL4iE7uGD9Zxx/s1600-h/IMG_9805.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433137489332382210" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWPihlGY_GkcDvqQhzCYZrDHq2qOvPSZzweIn9XbKOiYRWGiij-LunLSNrMlYnNFwd3s6zLDuH99yMdUII7GDmvJTizhpIhSZe5x08KSalOWZAyBwkPOOo9uun2MfbjcOrL4iE7uGD9Zxx/s400/IMG_9805.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsVvgB00eLQw43lw7LcAXkst72vUEf-WRNbog-g-QK7PdA2LCAvwF9_dFExwXKGy1-DQPwbKyxwEud_ZrEIkogxJ3ix-UwIPAVlrV53i68rIZNX38bMZ3hr7PsPM2bbqCtUkU_i5g3aRny/s1600-h/IMG_9836.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433136969820566850" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsVvgB00eLQw43lw7LcAXkst72vUEf-WRNbog-g-QK7PdA2LCAvwF9_dFExwXKGy1-DQPwbKyxwEud_ZrEIkogxJ3ix-UwIPAVlrV53i68rIZNX38bMZ3hr7PsPM2bbqCtUkU_i5g3aRny/s400/IMG_9836.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Pool fun with Zachy and his dad :)<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9OGeKfsUnY6Lf_QCjCq2tjZV98fpWfL6djxAtPod6oeUYTFpiLMCcrPko5AoIWZSQvS04otKT-vXjEp6MiPlYUIfPiLa8rvu0HnKnQG08VtATHrE5aBZtyU7jPXy5N6AMyPWb-cxEGPyx/s1600-h/IMG_9837.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431922840582032850" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9OGeKfsUnY6Lf_QCjCq2tjZV98fpWfL6djxAtPod6oeUYTFpiLMCcrPko5AoIWZSQvS04otKT-vXjEp6MiPlYUIfPiLa8rvu0HnKnQG08VtATHrE5aBZtyU7jPXy5N6AMyPWb-cxEGPyx/s400/IMG_9837.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIJWaIQ0_k-uS9A86VWU1oz2UChHgo1b3y-ocLoFDUOwevWq478Wv2SbgEGekB4Bz94NLhqldfAmUjCxGPZElPRCLvRD4ejWnEs9s6X4UkkmnQ2uTfnm40Stg7jdRGdKLGdNj075XVWP9w/s1600-h/IMG_9858.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431921812902697026" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIJWaIQ0_k-uS9A86VWU1oz2UChHgo1b3y-ocLoFDUOwevWq478Wv2SbgEGekB4Bz94NLhqldfAmUjCxGPZElPRCLvRD4ejWnEs9s6X4UkkmnQ2uTfnm40Stg7jdRGdKLGdNj075XVWP9w/s400/IMG_9858.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ8pLb3jxs6r6pBW-WEyPNxFweplbwHV1ZvCQzPx9s_b5N9wH7Xt8AeN0pW0BDabVhpLSxvL_GufqEu4F6JPLCevKImCV-jUehpaS8fNfnwP-FvC5y3T3scRqLGfL3TGViaRCu4F3oTBri/s1600-h/IMG_9757.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431920932143099570" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ8pLb3jxs6r6pBW-WEyPNxFweplbwHV1ZvCQzPx9s_b5N9wH7Xt8AeN0pW0BDabVhpLSxvL_GufqEu4F6JPLCevKImCV-jUehpaS8fNfnwP-FvC5y3T3scRqLGfL3TGViaRCu4F3oTBri/s400/IMG_9757.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />My mama :)<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKdQnW4yDB9xu0MEjD13w2SqUFZo2ouEYwb0FTLQW8z1QLFzc6krjIcPdeSvUqF8uppem1S2Q9F5nqlm0vsW_MUnZI67WEd15BiWJTBXdHwvqhd2YdABf0_BDeb374zlWwRHrduNUoLZpo/s1600-h/Photo0387.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431920344789900962" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKdQnW4yDB9xu0MEjD13w2SqUFZo2ouEYwb0FTLQW8z1QLFzc6krjIcPdeSvUqF8uppem1S2Q9F5nqlm0vsW_MUnZI67WEd15BiWJTBXdHwvqhd2YdABf0_BDeb374zlWwRHrduNUoLZpo/s400/Photo0387.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjWCsAQ842wOLZA-ngd73OfwCAUUcgx3fe4JAdEo-estt3kRRkDyh7WrR-vnkoY2OmyTqr1TcoyaAESdnangataQpv8N0C7zT7475M4_Xrrp89CAsKANPYv2toGfjEIsC7fL_BMFZNgijD/s1600-h/Photo0388.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431919873118806114" style="DISPLAY: block; 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MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjERrxf-F24-XkUCDahAfYRiRx-u6b4V0sOv5se60BN9zPFfX9M0YL0Qpy35CKisUU_ny2oBbbee1V5C7rdFoot4pdmSMtSLmBEdPBbj1NHnKGv2aIczrFYlHKMgLv4LqK_oW5o_HorFMOa/s400/Photo0396.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />My brother in laws Scott and Rique and my sister Sarah :)<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUauNMAaISAsLJia1Up-VA7ujc_Ok0nuOLj3DpbnpoeMRtxA3Kyuu0IKko4HcyhwLIc-f9FuCZ_x3luMJULjjvt3EQ6DNZX_c-PKs3wAfTVMl2HuBXabtc9fqNsxbH6W2eJiiuxFhTiIrL/s1600-h/Photo0397.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431915169345221826" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUauNMAaISAsLJia1Up-VA7ujc_Ok0nuOLj3DpbnpoeMRtxA3Kyuu0IKko4HcyhwLIc-f9FuCZ_x3luMJULjjvt3EQ6DNZX_c-PKs3wAfTVMl2HuBXabtc9fqNsxbH6W2eJiiuxFhTiIrL/s400/Photo0397.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2MoVVeetZFfRTRBkrRUOmhyvkdE4MJVXd6MN7Wwcsm9zVgXy-RPXjQ8fbuoUzokciGVgJ4RXfFp1Y_Hrfs2TkbovFmp_R2lj1N5LoUxUqxmMbXL530gndN3X6ZXpvAyjnqqGVbEJon2mj/s1600-h/Photo0401.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431914859618755970" style="DISPLAY: block; 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MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh9HqLVYdbxu7Uu_g7yogFledk_vZ7POqoHd6U0HtMv7OCgofZnECqXNsi0HcWFT7g6u0neU7X7LHvDUoDFWROsKb6gwtIN73fZy4kKJb_9xObULpERuZcljvGMJ9vaJip7gHH3K22VphP/s400/IMG_9951.jpg" border="0" /></a> Awwww it was too much for some ;)</div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimC4GoXuk4SMRxKw9F7pUQlMcl2FNYN5WuiZX7pDb3bN6LM4A66-nxLNVukZF28oFhuGEF8xPdJR0QzqxS0vsKC-18mLyzKj8ORKSaMQhL5Ug6exqb7aVaQr-VHMNPicbixIF5-NJNOO52/s1600-h/Photo0409.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431913081734303714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimC4GoXuk4SMRxKw9F7pUQlMcl2FNYN5WuiZX7pDb3bN6LM4A66-nxLNVukZF28oFhuGEF8xPdJR0QzqxS0vsKC-18mLyzKj8ORKSaMQhL5Ug6exqb7aVaQr-VHMNPicbixIF5-NJNOO52/s400/Photo0409.jpg" border="0" /></a>On another small note my son started highschool (middle school) last thursday and I'm still trying to come to terms with it hahaha :)</div><div></div><div>How did he get so big so fast?</div><div></div><div></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcVWGqkjVGJI0IYeoaOmqHTbJDz_XY-x3dbQtIhn4AGTCbRreKgxiOe8acPQ_Ocfdir8RmZiAJxmfGldeU9K5QJ9PsGjRUWmTmC60Gp8JQjB-5DHtiu2TFrhgbh2x5tSlRx86NufQ4gB61/s1600-h/Photo0410.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431913565808676562" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcVWGqkjVGJI0IYeoaOmqHTbJDz_XY-x3dbQtIhn4AGTCbRreKgxiOe8acPQ_Ocfdir8RmZiAJxmfGldeU9K5QJ9PsGjRUWmTmC60Gp8JQjB-5DHtiu2TFrhgbh2x5tSlRx86NufQ4gB61/s400/Photo0410.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Will and his best mate Bailey :)</div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>I know this post is completely design unrelated but I couldn't help but show off my beautiful family. They mean the world to me :)</div><div></div><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /> </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Villa Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09763139377760306970noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6176257738808884915.post-80796360214921204112010-01-19T14:37:00.002+11:002010-01-19T14:44:59.607+11:00A lovely quote and a lovely thought....<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt27OKwzOXFRl-1ZL8JdcTb3KVJnmfOKZILfBhF-CCkVslL7QFQGg5UTloCBlzgnkbH2R2zzWJpQ81Fv8LVdpnCyowlkclLqfmyrSYxOisSFpB9ih1nhxkJ0i8e6Q_3qT89Czd2EPr3T7r/s1600-h/RA+Shabby+Chic.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428291135678272642" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 332px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 435px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt27OKwzOXFRl-1ZL8JdcTb3KVJnmfOKZILfBhF-CCkVslL7QFQGg5UTloCBlzgnkbH2R2zzWJpQ81Fv8LVdpnCyowlkclLqfmyrSYxOisSFpB9ih1nhxkJ0i8e6Q_3qT89Czd2EPr3T7r/s400/RA+Shabby+Chic.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div align="center"><em><a href="http://rachelashwellshabbychic.blogspot.com/">Rachel Ashwell - Shabby Chic.</a></em></div><p><em></em></p><p></p><div align="center"></div>Villa Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09763139377760306970noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6176257738808884915.post-80301082186328368412010-01-17T22:45:00.007+11:002010-01-18T00:26:22.111+11:00White will be the colour of my year...<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5dDsmXArjTv7VK6oXeAn2tBCJEt9ZSbK2GjyEBwBVzWX-RO9Ta_kBjcmNjxpU_reTuTOQ9zSo4t_oB_0b5O5n9IjyEWq2sggYNOqsRv-UK_w-3e-496xuHFrCYpQKcpP41evPHYCFtf1n/s1600-h/Picture+079.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427684071752756962" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 297px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5dDsmXArjTv7VK6oXeAn2tBCJEt9ZSbK2GjyEBwBVzWX-RO9Ta_kBjcmNjxpU_reTuTOQ9zSo4t_oB_0b5O5n9IjyEWq2sggYNOqsRv-UK_w-3e-496xuHFrCYpQKcpP41evPHYCFtf1n/s400/Picture+079.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-size:78%;">(At home with white)</span></div><p> </p><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">I know some of you maybe thinking booooring but after living in a home with dark timber furniture and dark timber floors for so many years I'm dying to lighten things up for a change.</div><div align="center"><br /><br /><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeGKOCc2VR-0PMzdzTgXqgS9sYg-0DDoG_SIwqPEv-C4V1A1I3RcbwqwwONBKzH8hfwNee_m9QGYZgeePUGZJG0Qd5-xpBrG5-neCCA1UQiQSxsTy9FjHwpcTQBqaV3b3oObKqq02PoS-c/s1600-h/Jacqueline+Adams+Antiques+%40+1stdibs.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427683343559198434" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 330px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeGKOCc2VR-0PMzdzTgXqgS9sYg-0DDoG_SIwqPEv-C4V1A1I3RcbwqwwONBKzH8hfwNee_m9QGYZgeePUGZJG0Qd5-xpBrG5-neCCA1UQiQSxsTy9FjHwpcTQBqaV3b3oObKqq02PoS-c/s400/Jacqueline+Adams+Antiques+%40+1stdibs.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">(Jacqueline Adams antiques)</span></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> Mum feels the same. She has dark furniture too that she's had forever and although she can't part with most of it she's going to lighten up her surroundings as much as she can too.<br /><br /></div><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEeur_PuYQGtUm6Yx9lyq_Fwe-g5z-zpUheHNJsHKOsnvNNk8ZyphULF05L5gxdWpbMJeXDn13Alm53GA2M8S60ThQbPm1EhcRaURIWbsauvux4rr8hpPOsIRuYDHzOTF7ttP-vO_Z0Nrg/s1600-h/Mari+Eriksson+via+Desire+to+Inspire.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427682037568287362" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEeur_PuYQGtUm6Yx9lyq_Fwe-g5z-zpUheHNJsHKOsnvNNk8ZyphULF05L5gxdWpbMJeXDn13Alm53GA2M8S60ThQbPm1EhcRaURIWbsauvux4rr8hpPOsIRuYDHzOTF7ttP-vO_Z0Nrg/s400/Mari+Eriksson+via+Desire+to+Inspire.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">(Mari Eriksson)</span></p><p align="center"><br />My place already has a white tiled floor throughout most of it and white walls. The kitchen and main bathroom are also white. I just need to make a few modifications :) </p><p align="center"> </p><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQsF1pmhIRDcg0VWYfk5sD7fZ8k3Q-Zn8HDYidKgCpjQbkxab84DXuQ6aVwneqOOYJbTBvbjILDqWAl6iF-Bwc0w1AElWaatZ0OriyMwH7hPB6TdSg0-xA7qwmTOzwDAw7lvHnOlQliOTo/s1600-h/White+french+room.png"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427680128073326242" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 310px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQsF1pmhIRDcg0VWYfk5sD7fZ8k3Q-Zn8HDYidKgCpjQbkxab84DXuQ6aVwneqOOYJbTBvbjILDqWAl6iF-Bwc0w1AElWaatZ0OriyMwH7hPB6TdSg0-xA7qwmTOzwDAw7lvHnOlQliOTo/s400/White+french+room.png" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-size:78%;">(Sharyn Cairns)</span><br /></div><br /><div align="center">I'd like to buy white furniture for my front living and dining room but of course my accents will have to include my favourite muted palette.</div><br /><div align="center">The front rooms will be soft and feminine and the back family room, although still with white floors and walls will also include hues of charcoal, french grey, red in winter and blue in summer.<br /><br />There is also a garage conversion, now a rumpus for the kids and that is the only room I plan to darken a little to make it more cosy and comfy. A brooding teenage retreat haha.</div><br /><div align="center">Of course, will this all be completed by the end of the year? probably not hehe but It's definitely a work in progress that will keep me focused and inspired throughout :)</div>Villa Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09763139377760306970noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6176257738808884915.post-6865701184952071742010-01-16T14:41:00.013+11:002010-01-17T21:57:55.932+11:00A new year...<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPfu0FqIfQS2KtS0E-0O0Cmg0F39Poq40UBiw4k7G047j-JhzxK9VOsA4F6tBZ2SCakTMO7k99MSuJhKeH-ZyjStnqVaJLTGSvrovVXWYKgXu74Z5xkFKG5FD_VaoFr-D08KMoBFyqBu77/s1800-h/Picture+078.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427201191787637490" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 600px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 496px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPfu0FqIfQS2KtS0E-0O0Cmg0F39Poq40UBiw4k7G047j-JhzxK9VOsA4F6tBZ2SCakTMO7k99MSuJhKeH-ZyjStnqVaJLTGSvrovVXWYKgXu74Z5xkFKG5FD_VaoFr-D08KMoBFyqBu77/s400/Picture+078.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div align="center">And a new attempt at finding my way back to blogging. I hope this year will be more inspiring than the last. Reading all your amazing blogs though kept my heart fluttering. I am in awe of you all, seriously! Some of the posts you make literally take my breath away. Off the top of my head some of the highlights of last year was the incredible completion of <a href="http://thehousethata-mbuilt.blogspot.com/">Mz A-M's home</a>, The divine transformation of <a href="http://brookegiannetti.typepad.com/velvet_and_linen/">Mz Giannetti's laundry and study</a> and also the hugely anticipated release of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Shabby-Chic-Interiors-Treasures-Trinkets/dp/1906525749/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1263626034&sr=1-1">Mz Ashwell </a>and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/French-Essence-Ambience-Beauty-Provence/dp/1921382031/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1263626547&sr=1-1">Mz Archers </a>latest books. Both of which have become my new bibles and barely leave my arms.</div><br /><br /><br /><div align="center">My other favourite book purchases are <a href="http://www.thedesignfiles.net/2009/10/etcetera-by-sibella-court.html">Sibella Court's Etcetera</a>, <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Essentially-French-Homes-Classic-Style/dp/1845979060">Josephine Ryan's Essentially French,</a> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Living-Light-Decorating-Scandinavian-Way/dp/1906094322/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1263649724&sr=1-1">Gail Abbott's Living With Light </a>and another little Aussie gem called <a href="http://www.booktopia.com.au/prod9781741666694.html">A Life On Pittwater by Susan Duncan</a>. Heavenly reading! </div><br /><br /><br /><div align="center">Currently living together, my mum and I have spent many hours lolling around on the floor and couch immersed in our decorating books, sketching, list writing and overall planning the creation of her newly purchased home, currently undergoing renovations, as well as, once she moves out, the transformation of my new place of residence.</div><br /><br /><br /><div align="center">Basically, my marriage ended and I've spent the last year throwing myself into my work and trying to ease my children into a home without their dad. Fortunately they still see him all the time. My mum sold her lake house which was another emotional time for us considering we built it almost 30 years ago, but she's downsized into a lovely coastal home only 10mins from the beautiful beaches of Sydney. I can't wait to see her wave her magic wand and create something amazing :)</div><br /><br /><div align="center">She is off to a good start, losing an unnecessary bathroom to open up the kitchen and a clean palette of white walls and white lime washed timber floors.</div><br /><br /><br /><div align="center">Once her home is done and dusted I can begin mine :) complete creative control! Oh let the fun begin hehe.</div><br /><br /><div align="center">Oh p.s LOVED the new Nancy Meyers movie It's complicated. Just like a man seeing Angelina Jolie appear in her first scene of a movie I oooh'd and ahhh'd at that kitchen!! Hahaha</div><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWPHizY4M6iQPP28EGf2tNDLjfBpfrZBeabC2OOi-mj0f038LPSfNnHMkCXNOmp9mKLrifTjZYgjQn4IEWj_H33EdOvaKJXwfcKqGnu5icVrhaKc5SGNVTzHEAOYIaC2acagVD7nshXPcM/s1600-h/Nancy+Meyers.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427329712237139106" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 256px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWPHizY4M6iQPP28EGf2tNDLjfBpfrZBeabC2OOi-mj0f038LPSfNnHMkCXNOmp9mKLrifTjZYgjQn4IEWj_H33EdOvaKJXwfcKqGnu5icVrhaKc5SGNVTzHEAOYIaC2acagVD7nshXPcM/s400/Nancy+Meyers.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />(please click image to enlarge)<br /><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">Mz Meyers rocked my world again with that house and wasn't the movie hilarious? haha</div><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">I hope all my northern hemisphere pals are keeping warm and my southern hemisphere pals are staying cool :) I've missed you all and I wish you a truly wonderful new year xx</div><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"></div></div>Villa Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09763139377760306970noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6176257738808884915.post-88051235058249398132009-09-11T22:18:00.003+10:002009-09-11T22:29:33.637+10:00Oh Wow!<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEuFmg-lyp1a6YHCSPMcex9VFuUfLwy3kUBrTLpfDCin5r1WA-57uZdCARN60scCqq3RbH18Rfept0b_JuBl_ZF0qDHbpbwcBJ0gA81ZahwEqHaGRu4yHhtXHnv2RzMqhG1cCI1fiwQ5Gf/s1600-h/Caryn+Grosman.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 282px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380183478649778322" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEuFmg-lyp1a6YHCSPMcex9VFuUfLwy3kUBrTLpfDCin5r1WA-57uZdCARN60scCqq3RbH18Rfept0b_JuBl_ZF0qDHbpbwcBJ0gA81ZahwEqHaGRu4yHhtXHnv2RzMqhG1cCI1fiwQ5Gf/s400/Caryn+Grosman.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Kitty and all :) </div><div align="center"><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyclQK-76DcV-P4hCvzy-ew0hVcAPBIa0WNsDxJac2zFLf2EZef2oCsvb0ktKZVpV9qeb8I8DdWXbGwX9KgUDKTBpdbXft0hJeifBQ5cso9XAEMp05NZ3sO6YYBQ6pU1yurcb4QDhSllx5/s1600-h/Caryn+Grossman.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 328px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380185636435658946" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyclQK-76DcV-P4hCvzy-ew0hVcAPBIa0WNsDxJac2zFLf2EZef2oCsvb0ktKZVpV9qeb8I8DdWXbGwX9KgUDKTBpdbXft0hJeifBQ5cso9XAEMp05NZ3sO6YYBQ6pU1yurcb4QDhSllx5/s400/Caryn+Grossman.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.cgcreativeinteriors.com/">Caryn Grossman </a>courtesy of <a href="http://desiretoinspire.blogspot.com/2009/09/caryn-grossman.html">Desire To Inspire</a>.</div><br /><div align="center"></div>Villa Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09763139377760306970noreply@blogger.com33tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6176257738808884915.post-37655390530300025052009-09-03T13:57:00.021+10:002009-09-03T20:34:38.901+10:00Pure Indulgence...<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWjoV1GrdX1vJTagH0Za7notFycsUjzrdGeI259EuNWHlFG0xqppzGcLum7f8tr1Jcj34hiew2BN3DrixSS-zA6lrjITSNjSP5ubSshPh0MXgPvskCOFixz07v0Q-CddaeRHz8ae7wloMM/s1600-h/Picture+075.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 356px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377095466588577826" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWjoV1GrdX1vJTagH0Za7notFycsUjzrdGeI259EuNWHlFG0xqppzGcLum7f8tr1Jcj34hiew2BN3DrixSS-zA6lrjITSNjSP5ubSshPh0MXgPvskCOFixz07v0Q-CddaeRHz8ae7wloMM/s400/Picture+075.jpg" /></a></div><div align="center">(please click images to enlarge)<br /><br /><br /><br />Soooo If I could have one really big indulgence in life it would have to be my very own bathing/dressing room and it would look just like the one above.<br /><br />As we all know bathing is actually an art form and a moment in time that should never be rushed. Bathing and dressing for less than an hour is a sin. It's a time, whether you're a busy career woman or housewife for you to unwind and forget about the stresses of the day.<br /><br />From the book Comfortable Country - Having a bath is a superbly comfortable way of slowing down. Bathing is not simply to do with getting clean; a shower can do that. The ritual of running the water, adding a swoosh of scented salts or a glug of luxurious oil, then sliding down for a long soak, makes having a bath a ceremony.<br /><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgts5rnjaB2a9nS5Kfr85ImGpIxLfdpUrcnX3k1Rl8Y9f_8hWaj3lY8ta6HuyTNmbZ03ZPaFHsuMAQevL2ZwM6jPRpcGgp6j5Yh4_Stvl29EtMvjG8fa3JM09vkjRa-laU1gBXyA8gsG_2Z/s1600-h/country+french+antiques.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 363px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377088859423685970" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgts5rnjaB2a9nS5Kfr85ImGpIxLfdpUrcnX3k1Rl8Y9f_8hWaj3lY8ta6HuyTNmbZ03ZPaFHsuMAQevL2ZwM6jPRpcGgp6j5Yh4_Stvl29EtMvjG8fa3JM09vkjRa-laU1gBXyA8gsG_2Z/s400/country+french+antiques.jpg" /></a><br /><br />For true connoisseurs of bathing you must begin with a truly spectacular bath. Something so alluring you can't bare to be away from it. My favourite is this stunning stone bath or even a copper or claw foot.<br /><br />The iron or glass table is a sweet addition for your scented candles, oils and perhaps a glass of wine :)<br /><br />A simple chandelier is a must as well as some beautiful hooks or a dressing screen for a robe<br /><br />I believe the picture above is the same room as the first, styled differently.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ_w949hsPkzWalfoh1bPAnHyVtRFcv_IXKvRFXwsYcLdtonzk-A1YH-eZAOCCPDt4biRelZBkkX-swDswmV_jPrudDWwCCmgQvPzVIognXaUjoNx1yuqhxcjScLW7uQs9W1fT5OPsEGpe/s1600-h/Domino7.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 354px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 375px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377090574718089394" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ_w949hsPkzWalfoh1bPAnHyVtRFcv_IXKvRFXwsYcLdtonzk-A1YH-eZAOCCPDt4biRelZBkkX-swDswmV_jPrudDWwCCmgQvPzVIognXaUjoNx1yuqhxcjScLW7uQs9W1fT5OPsEGpe/s400/Domino7.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Again, this is the same room but you can see it's actually a whole bedroom. My bathing/dressing room would be seperate from my bedroom for complete privacy and no disruptions.<br /><br />I do love the idea of the bathtub at a window. If bathing while the sun is still up, soaking while letting your thoughts drift outside is pure bliss.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKurZl_Mc7fZ4ao72Li83fZ-incFHYW5LaQvHWF8P0z1qNl1ceI0IuYGBem_hIBAjgwoCJQDy12qhi7D_po-Sq9FDHTtctlbHxEs_E5DOVeBo7Z84Mfq7_6hLEhNjEiwxYJpDTeb_S_XCr/s1600-h/Christmas+2003+008.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377175286695986978" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKurZl_Mc7fZ4ao72Li83fZ-incFHYW5LaQvHWF8P0z1qNl1ceI0IuYGBem_hIBAjgwoCJQDy12qhi7D_po-Sq9FDHTtctlbHxEs_E5DOVeBo7Z84Mfq7_6hLEhNjEiwxYJpDTeb_S_XCr/s400/Christmas+2003+008.jpg" /></a><br /><br />The above pic is my father and step mothers guest bathroom in their home in the southern highlands. The relaxing view outside that window is absolutely stunning.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsQiuqP68Q6eJW-ACmTjNUpfZYMQauuEY9Vu__8499Knzm99qrV7isuwZCHiGW_H7PqrYsUIqIZIchkBMBrQ0wePHb7C1802PhrFOk4LFavKSgad5Ox-LTlgUgd1dLDpfPWg3aFsCA47j8/s1600-h/Colonial+East.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377089624469051378" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsQiuqP68Q6eJW-ACmTjNUpfZYMQauuEY9Vu__8499Knzm99qrV7isuwZCHiGW_H7PqrYsUIqIZIchkBMBrQ0wePHb7C1802PhrFOk4LFavKSgad5Ox-LTlgUgd1dLDpfPWg3aFsCA47j8/s400/Colonial+East.jpg" /></a><br /><br />I imagine these beautiful etched doors would lead me from my bedroom to my bathing room with a white sheer curtain pulled across once inside.<br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpMQWMrBZADrc5rUDYXX2U2y0ahyphenhyphenwiRVGFNLlJsqnU1Nj9_XPvg2E4FPg5Rsqq2Vt9y9Aa0P62N_qPnv7b5Bpi9MGCuRLJ5q1dPqr8T-LEfDF_sEaKiNrutrBwzIM_G3Qo0x2JscLh77mc/s1600-h/Cote+de+Texas15.jpg"><p align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377089165523968514" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpMQWMrBZADrc5rUDYXX2U2y0ahyphenhyphenwiRVGFNLlJsqnU1Nj9_XPvg2E4FPg5Rsqq2Vt9y9Aa0P62N_qPnv7b5Bpi9MGCuRLJ5q1dPqr8T-LEfDF_sEaKiNrutrBwzIM_G3Qo0x2JscLh77mc/s400/Cote+de+Texas15.jpg" /></a><br /><br />I would have a big white fluffy rug to soften and pamper my feet with the luxurious texture.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-wRZK9Cp2GkZnbOf2TtWFnQVYRIY396enWAtUiC-Zd2Mc16usd9X61uCPwCNCZ-ZGgEpVOB54pH7KKRCvidX5T-siPiuKSl-r9H5e7od1rSUPq7uuZ6GZgSAXcye8Iq6CFWgfrqkb23Gl/s1600-h/Colonial+East2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 253px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377088418338716562" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-wRZK9Cp2GkZnbOf2TtWFnQVYRIY396enWAtUiC-Zd2Mc16usd9X61uCPwCNCZ-ZGgEpVOB54pH7KKRCvidX5T-siPiuKSl-r9H5e7od1rSUPq7uuZ6GZgSAXcye8Iq6CFWgfrqkb23Gl/s400/Colonial+East2.jpg" /></a><br /><br />I'm also thinking a fireplace of some sort is quite essential.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif5i54KqoGD1mP5eQbB8bJ0oNS-rBxZ6H2rzcYDbUEp3LSNB6COLOVBI8Pq3WpwkQqGN_2W0ag8mAwutMRGdgx1XGtEuAATksORnTjfSszRq8UY3zpga9KGbvQQOKvRl5YhA1jzlHHfn6F/s1600-h/Charles+Faudree+via+Cote+de+Texas5.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 388px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377178389270231458" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif5i54KqoGD1mP5eQbB8bJ0oNS-rBxZ6H2rzcYDbUEp3LSNB6COLOVBI8Pq3WpwkQqGN_2W0ag8mAwutMRGdgx1XGtEuAATksORnTjfSszRq8UY3zpga9KGbvQQOKvRl5YhA1jzlHHfn6F/s400/Charles+Faudree+via+Cote+de+Texas5.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Once your bathing is done it's time for dressing. I would have a large antique armoire in the room filled with fluffy white towels. It also makes perfect storage for your candles, oils and salts supplies.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixW87T7IwWFGSmVm3ljHXe7Tu_Ep9gLh46PUJU2n_xCUB5juxnRT33zhVl3NuVjW-n5elZSAeAgOxztI30xWGPYkoQQn3nN37Ipe-2Yl58FlfJPGLsYDoFUQqOWICP1PNU6NMfvbn3dzeW/s1600-h/gorgeous+vanity.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377091525257686610" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixW87T7IwWFGSmVm3ljHXe7Tu_Ep9gLh46PUJU2n_xCUB5juxnRT33zhVl3NuVjW-n5elZSAeAgOxztI30xWGPYkoQQn3nN37Ipe-2Yl58FlfJPGLsYDoFUQqOWICP1PNU6NMfvbn3dzeW/s400/gorgeous+vanity.jpg" /><br /><p align="center"></a></p><p align="center">Finally, no bathing/dressing room would be complete without a stunning girly vanity. Mine would look similar to this with a skirt, tufted chair or stool, marble top, venetian mirror, sconces and an abundance of perfumes and lotions, powders and a little makeup.</p><p align="center">*sigh*</p><p align="center">thank you for allowing me to dream a while ;)<br /><br /><br />image sources -<br /><br />1. Comfortable Country<br />2. <a href="http://euroantiquemarket.blogspot.com/">Country French Antiques </a><br />3. Domino Magazine<br />4. self<br />5. Colonial East<br />6. <a href="http://cotedetexas.blogspot.com/">Cote De Texas </a><br />7. Colonial East<br />8. <a href="http://cotedetexas.blogspot.com/">Charles Faudree via Cote De Texas </a><br />9. <a href="http://markcutlerdesign.blogspot.com/">Mark Cutler Designs</a></p></div>Villa Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09763139377760306970noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6176257738808884915.post-80557610754482966582009-09-02T10:33:00.015+10:002009-09-02T10:47:54.143+10:00Rooms that make me go mmmmmmm.<div align="center"></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWEV0nWItVeRW7WlzxNhWAdtNWbv7NlS9vKMpNOnXOVeaVDb4gLqywqulrTskyFRupeXhrS132MGkzd_uo4o9sdfqU7i-kQNwKp34__pWRDwctI9YDwHQ2o5BedZWBd17F7rz_5zvHU9iG/s1600-h/Picture+060.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376663433534368962" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWEV0nWItVeRW7WlzxNhWAdtNWbv7NlS9vKMpNOnXOVeaVDb4gLqywqulrTskyFRupeXhrS132MGkzd_uo4o9sdfqU7i-kQNwKp34__pWRDwctI9YDwHQ2o5BedZWBd17F7rz_5zvHU9iG/s400/Picture+060.jpg" /></a>(please click to enlarge) </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIsK9-9gREK54za2eHzkjqN-mOxfBM9gL0fxhocQAYmyxJSkKHB7XcD09pJZymyB3mlv5tj8AUS-Woy82B1TR9pR3IURXKaWbnAthqyZFrbFUDI4Wd_zIo69Ns0xf0Q3XXMv9bTJXumH_C/s1600-h/Picture+066.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; 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MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 373px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376661998830749618" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo_sGoGKS1Ktfb4GQPj-Rw9SdD6ri-fWBBT9Gw6KLhW_1m925Tz3bK8P7VQD45xjgrxGZReT9cW0XPeZ_w1QsWuGfDduI2ft3dB6j7pFbJvD1rtbaUG8e5A6tzHx36TjchQWv-gYC9DAYD/s400/Picture+074.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br />All images are courtesy of House Beautiful 500 makeovers book :)<br /><br />Appalling scanning, my sincerest apologies.<br /><br />I hope you are all well. I think of you all the time and continue to read and adore your amazing blogs. They are an endless source of incredible inspiration :)<br /><br />A xox.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>Villa Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09763139377760306970noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6176257738808884915.post-82916069234550024762009-07-22T09:29:00.005+10:002009-07-22T09:45:21.395+10:00An oldie but a goodie...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6v_pImZVgW74kCdvxx-xFlvKN_KYZzNhyphenhyphenX9TmabMZEX3k2HuzFlDyzHU1x8mTtJBjhbnV6NkAGTr15nTiyjRn8qwbhTpk-uyorj1eG4aoYXC0x07cXFY1BAqsu5nEphkV4hGMV81DIOVP/s1600-h/Osbourne_PICS.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 244px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361060440961309522" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6v_pImZVgW74kCdvxx-xFlvKN_KYZzNhyphenhyphenX9TmabMZEX3k2HuzFlDyzHU1x8mTtJBjhbnV6NkAGTr15nTiyjRn8qwbhTpk-uyorj1eG4aoYXC0x07cXFY1BAqsu5nEphkV4hGMV81DIOVP/s400/Osbourne_PICS.jpg" /></a><br /><p align="center"></p><div align="center">I've been researching music rehearsal studios and I came across this collection of pics of The Osbournes old Beverly Hills mansion. Yes the Osbournes were a dysfunctional family but who doesn't love their home :)</div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">It's the perfect mix of masculine and feminine. Sharons bathroom (on the second row) Is simply heavenly. It's probably the size of my whole house haha.</div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">The tv room on the fourth row has definitely found me some inspiration ;)</div><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcd43ga4CSnrjdT_LcaD_lJ7n7c8OVSw3fKwMxQWFV4YCwN0dZ5wQ647Le1cg1QNOkFZeylV-lK_fIhGtxvzeHQ7LNr8DNtfIqwCj5xBu1ad2-CYwJstqZohv8erRPlGNYREXwVD46DFxY/s1600-h/the+osbournes.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 224px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361062073102327170" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcd43ga4CSnrjdT_LcaD_lJ7n7c8OVSw3fKwMxQWFV4YCwN0dZ5wQ647Le1cg1QNOkFZeylV-lK_fIhGtxvzeHQ7LNr8DNtfIqwCj5xBu1ad2-CYwJstqZohv8erRPlGNYREXwVD46DFxY/s400/the+osbournes.jpg" /> <p align="center"></a></p><br />Like Pamela Anderson, Sharon Osbourne held an estate sale, I think after they sold their Beverly Hills mansion and sold off most of her exquisite French treasures as she has decided to go for the minimalistic look (silly woman haha). Oh how I wish I were able to attend this sale!<p align="center"></p><p align="center">Top pic by <a href="http://realestalker.blogspot.com/">The Real Estalker</a></p><p align="center"></p><p align="center">please click images to enlarge.</p><p align="center"></p><p align="center"></p>Villa Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09763139377760306970noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6176257738808884915.post-26418921720608270282009-07-09T20:56:00.000+10:002009-07-09T20:57:44.902+10:00Lovely Leura...<a href="http://images.domain.com.au/img/2008812/10284/bc7c0f8a-8040-4d6a-9f51-79a739695643_FS.JPG?mod=090707-1038"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 800px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 600px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://images.domain.com.au/img/2008812/10284/bc7c0f8a-8040-4d6a-9f51-79a739695643_FS.JPG?mod=090707-1038" /></a> Thinking more about my trip to The Blue Mountains I decided to stalk around looking for properties for sale. I found this little gem in my favourite Blue Mountains suburb of Leura.<br /><div align="center">Look at the views this treasure has to offer!<br /><br /><a href="http://images.domain.com.au/img/2008926/10284/cec2a110-981b-4462-9222-d6f43f024a37_FS.JPG?mod=090707-1038"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 800px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 600px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://images.domain.com.au/img/2008926/10284/cec2a110-981b-4462-9222-d6f43f024a37_FS.JPG?mod=090707-1038" /></a><br /><br />What a sweet but not so small cottage.<br /><br />From the realestate website - The best of both worlds, views and a garden and seldom available! One of the very few outstanding gardens with panoramic cliff edge VIEWS from the cascading waters of Wentworth Falls to Bowral Gib. Sited on over 2 ½ Acres of Paul Sorensen gardens, crammed with mountain exotics meandering gravel pathways, dry stone walls and native bushland, you can see forever from this beautifully maintained and much loved weatherboard residence. There are 3 bedrooms, a 4th or study, 3 bathrooms, formal and informal living areas plus a massive family room leading from a thoughtfully designed kitchen and super sized laundry. High ceilings, pretty picture windows with a treed backdrop and valley vistas , plus gas log fires and a bore for the garden, all add up to the ultimate in privacy, tranquillity and seclusion. Located just around the corner from the Fairmont Resort, the Golf Course and less than a 90 minute drive from the city.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://images.domain.com.au/img/2008812/10284/654caee5-b811-469a-9f59-8e433d653a86_FS.JPG?mod=090707-1038"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 800px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 600px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://images.domain.com.au/img/2008812/10284/654caee5-b811-469a-9f59-8e433d653a86_FS.JPG?mod=090707-1038" /></a><br />I adore the colonial picture windows.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://images.domain.com.au/img/2008926/10284/7ee2c90c-298b-4851-8994-21a3a661d4e0_FS.JPG?mod=090707-1038"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 800px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 600px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://images.domain.com.au/img/2008926/10284/7ee2c90c-298b-4851-8994-21a3a661d4e0_FS.JPG?mod=090707-1038" /></a><br />I would put a sumptuous window seat in this bay window.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://images.domain.com.au/img/2008813/10284/ec462ef7-e5bf-4b01-b7a1-b4c51356ce65_FS.JPG?mod=090707-1038"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 800px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 600px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://images.domain.com.au/img/2008813/10284/ec462ef7-e5bf-4b01-b7a1-b4c51356ce65_FS.JPG?mod=090707-1038" /></a><br />If this is the formal lounge I'd paint the walls either antique white or a very soft beige. I would also perhaps add a little more plasterwork to ornate the ceilings. The slow combustion fire would either be replaced with a white version or somehow moved to the other wall and create a stone mantle fireplace. The sofa's would be white French settee's with an aubusson rug and a tufted ottoman used as a coffee table. And of course lets not forget the grand chandelier ;)<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://images.domain.com.au/img/2008813/10284/382aaedb-2f82-4b75-8fd3-44f2dbcc01d0_FS.JPG?mod=090707-1038"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 800px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 600px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://images.domain.com.au/img/2008813/10284/382aaedb-2f82-4b75-8fd3-44f2dbcc01d0_FS.JPG?mod=090707-1038" /></a><br />If this is the familyroom the carpet looks to be sisal which I already love. I'd have a linen couch, perhaps another large ottoman coffee table but I'm unsure of what lighting I'd use in this room.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://images.domain.com.au/img/2008813/10284/7b624ffd-2629-4644-9790-fcd08d9ae73f_FS.JPG?mod=090707-1038"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 800px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 600px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://images.domain.com.au/img/2008813/10284/7b624ffd-2629-4644-9790-fcd08d9ae73f_FS.JPG?mod=090707-1038" /></a><br />The kitchen is small but delightful. With such a lack of storage cupboards one would hope there is a massive walk in pantry somewhere ;)<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://images.domain.com.au/img/2008812/10284/5006815b-e018-46f3-be9b-66e5dd92ae0c_FS.JPG?mod=090707-1038"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 800px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 600px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://images.domain.com.au/img/2008812/10284/5006815b-e018-46f3-be9b-66e5dd92ae0c_FS.JPG?mod=090707-1038" /></a><br />A beautiful chandelier is definitely needed in the dining room,...<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://images.domain.com.au/img/2008813/10284/c163ee81-d7eb-4d10-9b68-6e5b4bbc5d35_FS.JPG?mod=090707-1038"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 800px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 600px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://images.domain.com.au/img/2008813/10284/c163ee81-d7eb-4d10-9b68-6e5b4bbc5d35_FS.JPG?mod=090707-1038" /></a><br />as well as the bedroom. I'd have a beautiful off white French Louis bed and I'd probably place my soon to be covered aqua velvet, tufted love seat at the foot and place my French style vanity and leopard print chair in the bay window. I'd have duck egg blue silk curtains and a damask wallpaper feature wall and probably another aubusson rug. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div><br /><br /><div><a href="http://images.domain.com.au/img/2008926/10284/9e2bdf98-4b4a-4f01-ba41-5e969a300800_FS.JPG?mod=090707-1038"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 800px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 600px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://images.domain.com.au/img/2008926/10284/9e2bdf98-4b4a-4f01-ba41-5e969a300800_FS.JPG?mod=090707-1038" /></a> </div><br /><div>Imagine waking up everyday looking out from your bedroom window at that view!! It may not be the ocean but still equally as beautiful.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://images.domain.com.au/img/2008926/10284/35f34a2b-5451-4ca1-970a-5296ff6cf0ce_FS.JPG?mod=090707-1038"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 800px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 600px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://images.domain.com.au/img/2008926/10284/35f34a2b-5451-4ca1-970a-5296ff6cf0ce_FS.JPG?mod=090707-1038" /></a><br />Beautifully manicured gardens.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://images.domain.com.au/img/2008812/10284/c8db7539-f954-443b-a4c1-5dd2f69090ba_FS.JPG?mod=090707-1038"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 640px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 480px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://images.domain.com.au/img/2008812/10284/c8db7539-f954-443b-a4c1-5dd2f69090ba_FS.JPG?mod=090707-1038" /></a><br /><br />Unfortunately, to live this lifestyle you'll need just under two million dollars *sigh*</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>It's always nice to dream though ;)</div><br /><div></div><u><span style="color:#0000ff;"></span></u><br /><div><br /><a href="http://www.domain.com.au/Public/PropertyDetails.aspx?adid=2007320729#">http://www.domain.com.au/Public/PropertyDetails.aspx?adid=2007320729#</a></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>I also quickly wanted to mention my excitement about Jason Sullivan winning the <a href="http://channelnine.ninemsn.com.au/homemade/">Home Made </a>competition. I can't wait to see his future designs!!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><br /><a href="http://external.ak.fbcdn.net/safe_image.php?d=7f9386c9656977b358238ed1b91f7699&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnine.com.au%2Fimg%2Fhomemade%2Fjason_finale_310x450.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 310px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 450px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://external.ak.fbcdn.net/safe_image.php?d=7f9386c9656977b358238ed1b91f7699&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnine.com.au%2Fimg%2Fhomemade%2Fjason_finale_310x450.jpg" /></a><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Villa Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09763139377760306970noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6176257738808884915.post-4056928667475330712009-07-04T19:34:00.021+10:002009-07-04T22:51:52.287+10:00For the love of the Sweeds...<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqEaL7JU2_SZTOHwe7OIV8TWcPf07USnda_LqjSMjqS49VAWSFwO4YnSc1O0oTUnU5MFQF0F5gy4mZwpBYsTym1oiVhrESCh9Hrluyey8aoiLqSJY5LC-1WM85HACIcCcqgC7fAtf4ZBe5/s1600-h/Picture+054.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 289px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354537457919696898" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqEaL7JU2_SZTOHwe7OIV8TWcPf07USnda_LqjSMjqS49VAWSFwO4YnSc1O0oTUnU5MFQF0F5gy4mZwpBYsTym1oiVhrESCh9Hrluyey8aoiLqSJY5LC-1WM85HACIcCcqgC7fAtf4ZBe5/s400/Picture+054.jpg" /></a><br />A few sundays ago my family and I took a day trip out to a wonderful part of Sydney called <a href="http://www.visitbluemountains.com.au/">The Blue Mountains.</a> It's one of my favourite places to visit, especially during winter. The air is so crisp and the autumn colours still present on the foliage is beautiful. It's a very old part of Sydney about a 3 hour drive inland from the coast. It has so much character with it's quaint cottages and shops and lets not forget the breathtaking expansive mountains and parklands.</div><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh05N_VsYlj1oCIGuckUnnCsYCPz_WqLGavnSf4II_JyTPZtofByAmXBbNpZD6X5AdPKCUPoZeDTZZFPp1SEItfTppiiGPXX61ava0lT1D9ft8UHrOv_v8ANqgyNJcckhBwi6uVBozpafgx/s1600-h/Swedish+Interiors.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 324px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354537344322001378" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh05N_VsYlj1oCIGuckUnnCsYCPz_WqLGavnSf4II_JyTPZtofByAmXBbNpZD6X5AdPKCUPoZeDTZZFPp1SEItfTppiiGPXX61ava0lT1D9ft8UHrOv_v8ANqgyNJcckhBwi6uVBozpafgx/s400/Swedish+Interiors.JPG" /></a><br />While visiting one of the most exquisite shops - <a href="http://www.maisonmontage.com.au/index.html">Maison Montage </a>- in a little town called Leura I was lucky enough to finally grab a copy of this enchanting book - Swedish Interiors.</div><br /><br /><br /><div align="center">I know most of you probably already own this heavenly gem but I wanted to post a few of my favourite inspirational images from it's glossy pages.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1vOiMenNU8iB4ZWSTqQI0atTCnaEFnmwtoBZtF2Mmp5F6mW5l53f5PsvK8Lj3s5C6TO4_VzuhCDAB0xff9MfkSe7K18OtnEnTd8E5pYoldQiQwY3i7RZaldBhuaX-H8VdlQ56mt7pYyz9/s1600-h/Swedish+Interiors2.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 364px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354537237130822674" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1vOiMenNU8iB4ZWSTqQI0atTCnaEFnmwtoBZtF2Mmp5F6mW5l53f5PsvK8Lj3s5C6TO4_VzuhCDAB0xff9MfkSe7K18OtnEnTd8E5pYoldQiQwY3i7RZaldBhuaX-H8VdlQ56mt7pYyz9/s400/Swedish+Interiors2.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrz43Tg-pFtDiFIIYRXoiQ6DsAd0WQt3pUun1FxCOyybJ1mIWDWdzbaJGCheU-8nH3p9yvLsk7M8_z3hkBjkWOabmY2wwsjV92LCgWtxCljhUZhe7k8Q3dqDIeTuqzDlA4nDaynCw7A4sG/s1600-h/Picture+053.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 289px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354537135855425362" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrz43Tg-pFtDiFIIYRXoiQ6DsAd0WQt3pUun1FxCOyybJ1mIWDWdzbaJGCheU-8nH3p9yvLsk7M8_z3hkBjkWOabmY2wwsjV92LCgWtxCljhUZhe7k8Q3dqDIeTuqzDlA4nDaynCw7A4sG/s400/Picture+053.jpg" /></a>please click image to enlarge<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirG_fpJu1380rvej8k0D4B2kxXAsPLGZGEdfnjoGV0VW1yorIcnvXwB6p2uDshozsxzLiUoroaEzCtw8JJqmBLBDM0Y7tm4M8iNDqmEJjwxLbxzzvbjsLz7WB6locRV2qunNS5r1izFaxl/s1600-h/Picture+055.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 289px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354536906039766674" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirG_fpJu1380rvej8k0D4B2kxXAsPLGZGEdfnjoGV0VW1yorIcnvXwB6p2uDshozsxzLiUoroaEzCtw8JJqmBLBDM0Y7tm4M8iNDqmEJjwxLbxzzvbjsLz7WB6locRV2qunNS5r1izFaxl/s400/Picture+055.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjrRYYjK-4AG78ARf9Lj1Kuwh7TFzvQCnCOvaWC4eJT-WK5xe1Av3GtB9yWCcpyofWzQwRIVGFySFNz_XpJAHqXFwrkIxX3-X0FSCxyo0m9YRlmBAt289vEYV40KLaIp6mzxWGeGPNI40t/s1600-h/Picture+058.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 371px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354536781864973954" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjrRYYjK-4AG78ARf9Lj1Kuwh7TFzvQCnCOvaWC4eJT-WK5xe1Av3GtB9yWCcpyofWzQwRIVGFySFNz_XpJAHqXFwrkIxX3-X0FSCxyo0m9YRlmBAt289vEYV40KLaIp6mzxWGeGPNI40t/s400/Picture+058.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYf6_cnwi0gz32ffiuC4F2uXfEeV08A9NCsy5ssrPKpGJ36NR4bXuUiwSRUnrYUW61HhlZr0N-paL_x-PYobJELXql7WAGq9Kun0gSuC7Vhf5yH8Lc3sLJfR5kFgtyMQ23k56SJP4dj3rM/s1600-h/Picture+059.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 390px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354536677842093362" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYf6_cnwi0gz32ffiuC4F2uXfEeV08A9NCsy5ssrPKpGJ36NR4bXuUiwSRUnrYUW61HhlZr0N-paL_x-PYobJELXql7WAGq9Kun0gSuC7Vhf5yH8Lc3sLJfR5kFgtyMQ23k56SJP4dj3rM/s400/Picture+059.jpg" /></a>my sincerest apologies for my dodgy scanning.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib0ZiguPzf5-qH-vrXpeVG5MIBxdhgLHwqvUrYQBAQYX_Dyec0T6agGC6coffJ36bmQpU6Dby5RaY8zG31BpruLJwaS5yAZ6XzImULsjMnQabLcEtRvKuu2khg3u9KzlQALPkAUq8M8tKn/s1600-h/Picture+056.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 283px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354536552524635378" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib0ZiguPzf5-qH-vrXpeVG5MIBxdhgLHwqvUrYQBAQYX_Dyec0T6agGC6coffJ36bmQpU6Dby5RaY8zG31BpruLJwaS5yAZ6XzImULsjMnQabLcEtRvKuu2khg3u9KzlQALPkAUq8M8tKn/s400/Picture+056.jpg" /></a><br />This room is usually a little more contemporary for my taste but can you imagine the wonderful parties one could host in a setting like this? An abundance of candles and mood lighting, complementary music, dancing and comfortable conversation surrounding that crackling fire.....It's a little bit awesome don't you think? :)</div><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAsEQzaDHoWuYOObHChGTgdzHOSttifXfPn5SLG_shm2qkQEa8AxEKJ59rPG58MtpouNBXhutQY8557sX4dOwUDEBqCe8kcBOZ1TjMhDCXNQXHfI9lj8bhVgJAtMKoke3T3HKO6ff525ud/s1600-h/Picture+057.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 287px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354536432831459426" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAsEQzaDHoWuYOObHChGTgdzHOSttifXfPn5SLG_shm2qkQEa8AxEKJ59rPG58MtpouNBXhutQY8557sX4dOwUDEBqCe8kcBOZ1TjMhDCXNQXHfI9lj8bhVgJAtMKoke3T3HKO6ff525ud/s400/Picture+057.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br />I've also made some new Swedish blogging friends I'm excited about...</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://splendidwillow.com/">Splendid Willow </a>- A Sweed living in America</div><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0h4StOIpe_eA8SqogP9RThNZgIQgWFdUEZ9-iQUlcchE13xlA1lt1jR288adaqnsSJffGO17_OsUdZ4D2Q8IqPT_vgqOtf8L2eg03tmPnKT0rDgw7o6Cgy9SyWXWj62YP08WL8tvR5FXd/s1600-h/splendid+willow.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 307px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354583971294926434" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0h4StOIpe_eA8SqogP9RThNZgIQgWFdUEZ9-iQUlcchE13xlA1lt1jR288adaqnsSJffGO17_OsUdZ4D2Q8IqPT_vgqOtf8L2eg03tmPnKT0rDgw7o6Cgy9SyWXWj62YP08WL8tvR5FXd/s400/splendid+willow.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlo4MwqSO9oSVWYhuaJJ_knki-pbPx47BmiizsVMj4OUefr27JM7W_NHJyn5Lc9Po8hoTl7uL_kZYBcih0GlU1fCpbTSuJyFOV4FY0dBU1JRm5vg-VFXfM1RQM5q8JZVcs3SRRkf23plr-/s1600-h/splendid+willow2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 277px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354583817524461074" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlo4MwqSO9oSVWYhuaJJ_knki-pbPx47BmiizsVMj4OUefr27JM7W_NHJyn5Lc9Po8hoTl7uL_kZYBcih0GlU1fCpbTSuJyFOV4FY0dBU1JRm5vg-VFXfM1RQM5q8JZVcs3SRRkf23plr-/s400/splendid+willow2.jpg" /></a>^^ I am sooooooo in love with this room! *sigh*<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://stromgatan4.blogspot.com/">strömgatan4 inredning</a> - Sweden</div><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyNf0lCnl1q6ySHOymAhdsy6dJkHaoCoPWJ1m4CC7UjOHUSGkWZBRTB77Dx4cIVCU2mku8Oog2AV7XDDeZ9uxyO32tMxO4qiviDKQfnq6XL2ohuQx6C0Jv9Xy2Uo96VYhoM_JFTucKae6e/s1600-h/stromgatan.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 363px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 354px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354582843648726226" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyNf0lCnl1q6ySHOymAhdsy6dJkHaoCoPWJ1m4CC7UjOHUSGkWZBRTB77Dx4cIVCU2mku8Oog2AV7XDDeZ9uxyO32tMxO4qiviDKQfnq6XL2ohuQx6C0Jv9Xy2Uo96VYhoM_JFTucKae6e/s400/stromgatan.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://wabisabihome.blogspot.com/">Wabi & Sabi</a> - Sweden</div><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAaoiMZdwXD7LqVWaQ3hYztB_FsXxs9q7rPlG_eXnL_EBQMwofIWE6XR4uT4tnV8LI__Zg8gZnJGAqrWndRns9z1cRJ9PlYal44RQaS03kXZrZLySxmjyXKPFA0VItFMaFPlb0r_-5uupu/s1600-h/Wabi+Sabi2"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 302px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354582101353220914" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAaoiMZdwXD7LqVWaQ3hYztB_FsXxs9q7rPlG_eXnL_EBQMwofIWE6XR4uT4tnV8LI__Zg8gZnJGAqrWndRns9z1cRJ9PlYal44RQaS03kXZrZLySxmjyXKPFA0VItFMaFPlb0r_-5uupu/s400/Wabi+Sabi2" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsBByvlU7f9VGI2Px9YVNjcKPy34pIJjhy28N7WplNpZWEXzAz5wY7JTUH7OyTgaqDqinbfVF9QmEZ4vhLGinb2iN-0EN-qYnHONxBw4YO9FLc3Cr9XvI5H-W53Q06A92Gp8N32_bQ32Al/s1600-h/Wabi+Sabi"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354582009398326130" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsBByvlU7f9VGI2Px9YVNjcKPy34pIJjhy28N7WplNpZWEXzAz5wY7JTUH7OyTgaqDqinbfVF9QmEZ4vhLGinb2iN-0EN-qYnHONxBw4YO9FLc3Cr9XvI5H-W53Q06A92Gp8N32_bQ32Al/s400/Wabi+Sabi" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf9zAg0qcOc05SmalogaP9Hq-lnYqDI7kBaOKHzeMfV36hqcC7-TC_fmRiabSS-jbPX_VtHpLrF5I77Tg98HK0Z1ncBDDcU5BiC6IcKXkuJntZ0di5frsUywet6MwrAOfyx6n3KjKWDC_y/s1600-h/Wabi+Sabi.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354581835133618082" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf9zAg0qcOc05SmalogaP9Hq-lnYqDI7kBaOKHzeMfV36hqcC7-TC_fmRiabSS-jbPX_VtHpLrF5I77Tg98HK0Z1ncBDDcU5BiC6IcKXkuJntZ0di5frsUywet6MwrAOfyx6n3KjKWDC_y/s400/Wabi+Sabi.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div>Stop by and say G'day, they have some STUNNING images! </div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>p.s HAPPY 4TH OF JULY TO MY AMERICAN PALS! :)</div><div></div><div><br /><br /></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>Villa Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09763139377760306970noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6176257738808884915.post-59741661652118823402009-06-30T22:08:00.008+10:002009-06-30T22:23:56.650+10:00Loving this...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipU_WXMdHS_2_0i4gUzRX-p_07JPG1bqienq2UycR7jicNpT_ufnsn_6b_GuP2ka6QJ4ONCX4BJh15gdf3E8i495oNmYgJuKrhJOG_6dUsojWrGcOkrCvACom4iirk_rlW_sO4ynRnG70B/s1600-h/Camille+Soulayrol+via+desire+to+inspire2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 279px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353091655390908386" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipU_WXMdHS_2_0i4gUzRX-p_07JPG1bqienq2UycR7jicNpT_ufnsn_6b_GuP2ka6QJ4ONCX4BJh15gdf3E8i495oNmYgJuKrhJOG_6dUsojWrGcOkrCvACom4iirk_rlW_sO4ynRnG70B/s400/Camille+Soulayrol+via+desire+to+inspire2.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXV2IXbmdH9mwADmnWTE_9gPA0WNpvwfm_MCrvSbcSbNRjr53bZ78RyydCYdJDYBIVUbTmNv2REEknaPOh-PAzPis6qqulE_1EMxg_Ocq82CBLo-kMXxEuGo1DNWCCmXEf1SdLwgcB9mga/s1600-h/Camille+Soulayrol+via+desire+to+inspire3.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 278px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353094790529515394" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXV2IXbmdH9mwADmnWTE_9gPA0WNpvwfm_MCrvSbcSbNRjr53bZ78RyydCYdJDYBIVUbTmNv2REEknaPOh-PAzPis6qqulE_1EMxg_Ocq82CBLo-kMXxEuGo1DNWCCmXEf1SdLwgcB9mga/s400/Camille+Soulayrol+via+desire+to+inspire3.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.camillesoulayrol.com/index.html"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 278px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353091465651683538" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUpD7UpJ4U0k6dhXGTuvjow5B1RyNCN-8c46fRJOnGrjOYRdemBePrUJoT5J9tjKYuK4uPU594ddOul010kR7tgEcYYv2tLCcrE8uLK6R82Fvzp7E78aNGxiLXYFqJujlMeTfa8sU4lglf/s400/Camille+Soulayrol+via+desire+to+inspire.jpg" /> Camille Soulayrol</a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center">For more stunning images of this super talented French stylist visit <a href="http://desiretoinspire.blogspot.com/2009/06/camille-soulayrol.html">Desire To Inspire</a>.</div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"><br /><br /></div><br /><div align="center"></div>Villa Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09763139377760306970noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6176257738808884915.post-70386981175584043622009-06-24T09:35:00.008+10:002009-06-25T08:10:45.111+10:00Home Made...<div align="center">><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 582px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 388px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://channelnine.ninemsn.com.au/img/homemade/slideshow/prideaux/prideaux_lounge_jason_after2.jpg" /> </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">How much have I enjoyed this series?!!! It's been so great! I'll actually be sad when it's over :( </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">I couldn't be more thrilled with the two finalists. They are both so amazingly talented it's awe inspiring.</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">My pick for the winner is Jason. Despite the fact he's a little bit saucy and comes across as a real gentleman, I am sooooo in love with his designs! Every week he's pushed the bar and delivered brilliance.</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Last nights home was his best yet. The blue and white colour scheme had me swooning. I absolutely adored it. I love that he loves a more traditional look and I've noticed now a couple of his rooms really have a beautiful plantation feel to them. Not once have I ever felt his rooms looked like show rooms. They scream comfort and glamour without being pretentious.<br /><br /><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="http://channelnine.ninemsn.com.au/img/homemade/slideshow/prideaux/prideaux_lounge_jason_after1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 582px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 388px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://channelnine.ninemsn.com.au/img/homemade/slideshow/prideaux/prideaux_lounge_jason_after1.jpg" /></a><br />The bedrooms and livingrooms are Jasons designs and the kitchen and bathroom are Darren.<br /></div><div align="center">Oh those ornate ceilings and the empire chandelier, blue walls and sisal rug are simply exquisite!<br /><br /><a href="http://channelnine.ninemsn.com.au/img/homemade/slideshow/prideaux/prideaux_bathroom_darren_after1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 582px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 388px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://channelnine.ninemsn.com.au/img/homemade/slideshow/prideaux/prideaux_bathroom_darren_after1.jpg" /></a><br />IMO Darren is the master of texture. This bathroom presented a real problem for him and he tackled it head on with an unforgettable result.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://channelnine.ninemsn.com.au/img/homemade/slideshow/prideaux/prideaux_bathroom_darren_after2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 582px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 388px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://channelnine.ninemsn.com.au/img/homemade/slideshow/prideaux/prideaux_bathroom_darren_after2.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://channelnine.ninemsn.com.au/img/homemade/slideshow/prideaux/prideaux_kitchen_darren_after2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 582px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 388px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://channelnine.ninemsn.com.au/img/homemade/slideshow/prideaux/prideaux_kitchen_darren_after2.jpg" /></a><br /><br />This whole home just flows so beautifully. I just hope the owners don't tire from the colour blue anytime soon :/<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://channelnine.ninemsn.com.au/img/homemade/slideshow/prideaux/prideaux_kitchen_darren_after1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 582px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 388px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://channelnine.ninemsn.com.au/img/homemade/slideshow/prideaux/prideaux_kitchen_darren_after1.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://channelnine.ninemsn.com.au/img/homemade/slideshow/prideaux/prideaux_dining_jason_after1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 582px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 388px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://channelnine.ninemsn.com.au/img/homemade/slideshow/prideaux/prideaux_dining_jason_after1.jpg" /></a><br />The family room.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://channelnine.ninemsn.com.au/img/homemade/slideshow/prideaux/prideaux_dining_jason_after2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 582px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 388px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://channelnine.ninemsn.com.au/img/homemade/slideshow/prideaux/prideaux_dining_jason_after2.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://channelnine.ninemsn.com.au/img/homemade/slideshow/prideaux/prideaux_guest_jason_after1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 582px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 388px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://channelnine.ninemsn.com.au/img/homemade/slideshow/prideaux/prideaux_guest_jason_after1.jpg" /></a><br />The guest bedroom.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://channelnine.ninemsn.com.au/img/homemade/slideshow/prideaux/prideaux_guest_jason_after2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 582px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 388px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://channelnine.ninemsn.com.au/img/homemade/slideshow/prideaux/prideaux_guest_jason_after2.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://channelnine.ninemsn.com.au/img/homemade/slideshow/prideaux/prideaux_master_jason_after2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 582px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 388px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://channelnine.ninemsn.com.au/img/homemade/slideshow/prideaux/prideaux_master_jason_after2.jpg" /></a><br />The master bedroom.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://channelnine.ninemsn.com.au/img/homemade/slideshow/prideaux/prideaux_master_jason_after1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 582px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 388px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://channelnine.ninemsn.com.au/img/homemade/slideshow/prideaux/prideaux_master_jason_after1.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="http://channelnine.ninemsn.com.au/img/homemade/jasonsullivan/jason_5.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 582px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 388px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://channelnine.ninemsn.com.au/img/homemade/jasonsullivan/jason_5.jpg" /></a><br />The sexy designer himself Jason Sullivan. </div><div></div><div>GOOD LUCK!</div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>To see the before shots and videos of this house and the other house it competed with, as well as previous homes from the previous weeks, go to <a href="http://channelnine.ninemsn.com.au/homemade/">http://channelnine.ninemsn.com.au/homemade/</a><br /></div><div><a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></a><br /><a></a><br /><a></a><br /><a></div><br /><br /><br /></a>Villa Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09763139377760306970noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6176257738808884915.post-71026055960553881002009-06-22T19:22:00.000+10:002009-06-22T19:23:13.688+10:00The White House Daylesford...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTHjDjMaHfSuLs9oKIh-UaSl75tqAHfSsV3O1TPAebwerhrax0z6O36VhmiF2bktusfFdfbzyxrUKZ8trkujX1fVWFNeS6Gjl0p6QtMqGugchLF1Wity8M3-4Bz731X94LM_ysvfMK3-VM/s1600-h/Picture+049.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 283px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349727480370818258" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTHjDjMaHfSuLs9oKIh-UaSl75tqAHfSsV3O1TPAebwerhrax0z6O36VhmiF2bktusfFdfbzyxrUKZ8trkujX1fVWFNeS6Gjl0p6QtMqGugchLF1Wity8M3-4Bz731X94LM_ysvfMK3-VM/s400/Picture+049.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div align="center">Hello again :) I know it's been ages since my last blog I sincerely apologise for that. I hope you're all well :) I've moved house and I'm currently busy renovating and decorating my new bedroom. I'll post pics when I'm finished if it turns out how I picture it in my mind hehe. The look I am trying to achieve is inspired from Claudia Strasser's <a href="http://www.theparisapartment.com/">The Paris Apartment </a>book. Needlessly to say I am <em>going to town</em> with the girly goodness! ;)</div><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbrMcUINi3TGbkyVVWZBlem4wXNW0aaOvJmzotfay6uNh2T0iIsOSrnZBSMCMif2_YYgWRUza0b0h5TIwX1k-dO54o4MhHA93N9i4AToWR8aZ1THmyNEyZQ09GP5_ycC8abk-xZm0YfjX7/s1600-h/Picture+048.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 290px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349727594648473522" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbrMcUINi3TGbkyVVWZBlem4wXNW0aaOvJmzotfay6uNh2T0iIsOSrnZBSMCMif2_YYgWRUza0b0h5TIwX1k-dO54o4MhHA93N9i4AToWR8aZ1THmyNEyZQ09GP5_ycC8abk-xZm0YfjX7/s400/Picture+048.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div align="center">The reason for this blog is I received my copy of the july/august issue of Vogue Living and I was so thrilled to finally see the stunning weekend cottage of one of my favourite designers, Mz Lyn Gardener.</div><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDvJdMTb1PlzR83yvShjYKx_FVLV5F97C3Hi-_yuGzahKmTohMf-PSociAILotwN9Xhf4DNiglo8EPV0RJkyqRQ09SjXnYSA196udWFKdgutsvlWgQhoTDc0o53ftBH4yhvD_4k9GS2dIW/s1600-h/the+whitehouse+daylesford5.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 385px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 272px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349727371720090530" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDvJdMTb1PlzR83yvShjYKx_FVLV5F97C3Hi-_yuGzahKmTohMf-PSociAILotwN9Xhf4DNiglo8EPV0RJkyqRQ09SjXnYSA196udWFKdgutsvlWgQhoTDc0o53ftBH4yhvD_4k9GS2dIW/s400/the+whitehouse+daylesford5.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div align="center">6 months ago, after featuring her gorgeous home and vintage store, <a href="http://www.empirevintage.com.au/">Empire Vintage </a>in Melbourne, I received an unexpected, lovely email from Mz Gardener telling me the exciting news of her new country cottage she was renovating at the time.</div><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3FypOYrlpNeS3NVoYV4-uBXCCYznCpkER31CWUOaQdI3zCAEUJekbPYAAMNBDQCvOoUD3GEJCid3kHh0WoHPk6XovkBzwlCV7juG1N-gafJ44rOTaaLgyusEKBpSdYTGReDDXU-hX09XO/s1600-h/the+whitehouse+daylesford6.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 284px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349727289338574610" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3FypOYrlpNeS3NVoYV4-uBXCCYznCpkER31CWUOaQdI3zCAEUJekbPYAAMNBDQCvOoUD3GEJCid3kHh0WoHPk6XovkBzwlCV7juG1N-gafJ44rOTaaLgyusEKBpSdYTGReDDXU-hX09XO/s400/the+whitehouse+daylesford6.JPG" /></a><br />This cosy weekender is very different from her girly chic warehouse apartment I'm sure you're all familiar with and adore as much as I do, but equally as beautiful. Mz Gardener has successfully catered for both sexes by going for a more industrial vintage look. Most of the items were purchased either at flea markets or salvage stores.</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">The library has one wall covered in a handpainted wallpaper by Deborah Browness, depicting rows of books. A very clever use of a small space.</div><div align="center"><br /><br /><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxMM0dPS6Tzv_Ghf5B9xuuDOSm3B3I7Mx1MnZxHXQOz5SOqUvJcbWYbpBi6YSeRtfJhzQ72XzQAvVlxKw1iKlWTEwv6SczzN9DOlQ_-anN7-EIpLPkLHqmVoMkzmCoINKpJGzRzLwikobc/s1600-h/the+whitehouse+daylesford2.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 283px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349727202571484610" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxMM0dPS6Tzv_Ghf5B9xuuDOSm3B3I7Mx1MnZxHXQOz5SOqUvJcbWYbpBi6YSeRtfJhzQ72XzQAvVlxKw1iKlWTEwv6SczzN9DOlQ_-anN7-EIpLPkLHqmVoMkzmCoINKpJGzRzLwikobc/s400/the+whitehouse+daylesford2.JPG" /></a><br /><br />I especially love the kitchen with it's open timber shelves and blackboard wall.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZkGtcWMEckZ9AO8zv48Debk3s2evyPRRGMFTPpu0Y9DbJgEqFqOp6x6Nk5dVZfZ6ySg9PuZKTPX_5Uon-gs1_pGyqc1j7R1dwwDxEGQkIbGGhuUDMJQJMMPaC4zzajGHG8cdFzcl0Far3/s1600-h/the+whitehouse+daylesford4.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 283px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349727118530914034" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZkGtcWMEckZ9AO8zv48Debk3s2evyPRRGMFTPpu0Y9DbJgEqFqOp6x6Nk5dVZfZ6ySg9PuZKTPX_5Uon-gs1_pGyqc1j7R1dwwDxEGQkIbGGhuUDMJQJMMPaC4zzajGHG8cdFzcl0Far3/s400/the+whitehouse+daylesford4.JPG" /></a><br />No Gardener home would be complete without her signature clawfoot bath :)<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixz1AGJj-G4fhs38JR8QMyG1P80MqgBeVj8xot4oQ8c-pYyH8gNEtsbRX8wAU-Ths6fOcpKz7zScsP8zrk-LfrP1YZ05WfnZDORk0Tc7wdQvhEE9_XfVaJL0zvNCr1w1m2mifK-KQaoeZO/s1600-h/the+whitehouse+daylesford.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 284px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349727033826578610" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixz1AGJj-G4fhs38JR8QMyG1P80MqgBeVj8xot4oQ8c-pYyH8gNEtsbRX8wAU-Ths6fOcpKz7zScsP8zrk-LfrP1YZ05WfnZDORk0Tc7wdQvhEE9_XfVaJL0zvNCr1w1m2mifK-KQaoeZO/s400/the+whitehouse+daylesford.JPG" /></a><br /><br />Simple but very enticing. I love those white shutters!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOjrr1NScwc5Nqiuv3TGKukgCu_BRGy3wIFIfd5KHk92-3mUG9lj3caC6d2RReAOTUgTwgNCOnOZmy-fhDGDsM6SgR1ad8Eaxxij8Cxyr8TOr2MPU1P4F8o5MDwl1IhODIKRzIGFqngea2/s1600-h/the+whitehouse+daylesford3.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 283px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349726917158532546" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOjrr1NScwc5Nqiuv3TGKukgCu_BRGy3wIFIfd5KHk92-3mUG9lj3caC6d2RReAOTUgTwgNCOnOZmy-fhDGDsM6SgR1ad8Eaxxij8Cxyr8TOr2MPU1P4F8o5MDwl1IhODIKRzIGFqngea2/s400/the+whitehouse+daylesford3.JPG" /></a><br />An old garden shed was converted to seperate guest room. </div><div></div><div>I absolutely love it! It's the perfect mix of city meets country and old meets new. I'll definitely be adding The White House Daylesford to my list of places to stay. Thank you Lyn for creating such a treasure for us to enjoy :)</div><div></div><div>For more information on the renovation and beautiful pics you can visit Mz Gardener's <a href="http://empirevintage.com.au/thewhitehousedaylesford/index.html">website </a>or buy the July/August issue of Australian Vogue Living magazine.</div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div></div></div></div></div>Villa Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09763139377760306970noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6176257738808884915.post-58575660847494298042009-04-03T10:44:00.004+11:002009-04-03T11:35:43.906+11:00Heatherlie...<div align="center"><a href="http://www.heatherlie.com.au/images/slides/Slide_Land_14.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 600px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://www.heatherlie.com.au/images/slides/Slide_Land_14.jpg" border="0" /></a> I'm not sure if this has already been posted but this is a stunningly beautiful Provincial style guest cottage in Historic Maldon, Victoria (the centre of the goldfields) Australia.</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.heatherlie.com.au/index.htm">Heatherlie </a>was featured in this months <a href="http://www.countryhomeideas.com.au/">Country Homes Ideas magazine </a>- Owners Robyn and Ian Slattery have made extensive renovations to the pretty circa - 1880's cottage which features a classic bullnose verandah, open fireplaces with slate hearths and floors polished in Baltic pine. The main house has three bedrooms and two bathrooms that can accommodate up to three couple, so it's great for a group of friends looking for a quiet break. All rooms boast soft comfortable queen-size beds and luxurious white linen, while the bathrooms have deep claw-foot baths and stylish Crabtree & Evelyn products.</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><br /><a href="http://www.heatherlie.com.au/images/slides/Slide_Land_15.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 600px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://www.heatherlie.com.au/images/slides/Slide_Land_15.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.heatherlie.com.au/images/slides/Slide_Land_20.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 600px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://www.heatherlie.com.au/images/slides/Slide_Land_20.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Guh....I'm swooning at it's neutral colour palette, earthy textures, warmth and comfortability.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://www.heatherlie.com.au/images/slides/Slide_Land_19.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 600px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://www.heatherlie.com.au/images/slides/Slide_Land_19.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div></div><div>This is exactly the kind of place I could see myself relax and unwind whether a romantic trip for two or with 4 of my closest friends :)</div><div></div><div><br /><div><a href="http://www.heatherlie.com.au/images/slides/Slide_Land_12.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 600px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://www.heatherlie.com.au/images/slides/Slide_Land_12.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div> </div><div> It's all about the details isn't it? :)</div><div> </div><div><br /><div><a href="http://www.heatherlie.com.au/images/slides/Slides_Port_02_06.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 600px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://www.heatherlie.com.au/images/slides/Slides_Port_02_06.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://www.heatherlie.com.au/images/slides/Slides_Port_02_08.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 600px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://www.heatherlie.com.au/images/slides/Slides_Port_02_08.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />^^ I love eet! </div><div></div><div><br /><div><a href="http://www.heatherlie.com.au/images/slides/Slide_Land_01.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 600px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://www.heatherlie.com.au/images/slides/Slide_Land_01.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://www.heatherlie.com.au/images/slides/Slide_Land_25.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 600px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://www.heatherlie.com.au/images/slides/Slide_Land_25.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://www.heatherlie.com.au/images/slides/Slides_Port_02_04.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 600px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://www.heatherlie.com.au/images/slides/Slides_Port_02_04.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://www.heatherlie.com.au/images/slides/Slide_Land_23.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 600px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://www.heatherlie.com.au/images/slides/Slide_Land_23.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Winter is approaching and so is my need to get away from the city. What a fabulous find. Thank you <a href="http://www.countryhomeideas.com.au/">CHI</a>!!</div><div></div><div><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>Villa Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09763139377760306970noreply@blogger.com31tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6176257738808884915.post-80737055644293337572009-03-25T12:34:00.014+11:002009-03-25T13:18:23.449+11:00Just checking in :)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaGyzIzNrksu6x32IS9vATgEHJ3EraGgX8yEP9fvQiC-ivVG2f9KlTpgzELXE6VdjIdKWFiM9F68aqi1FAWOMnZGReiEtUTwQCxdX0Z7T0nfOrFurtsG-xsuIcnInFqJ6mvIItYObWTsOl/s1600-h/Picture+041.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316934738920143314" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 272px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaGyzIzNrksu6x32IS9vATgEHJ3EraGgX8yEP9fvQiC-ivVG2f9KlTpgzELXE6VdjIdKWFiM9F68aqi1FAWOMnZGReiEtUTwQCxdX0Z7T0nfOrFurtsG-xsuIcnInFqJ6mvIItYObWTsOl/s400/Picture+041.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="center">Hello friends!!! I'm still alive haha ;) Firstly, I just want to thank you all for your truly lovely comments and emails, I'm completely blown away by the warmth and love you've shown me. Who'd a thought my little blog could lead me to such amazing people and make wonderful new friends.</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Anyway, enough of the emotional moment *wipes tear*, I just had to swing by and brag about my newest love. Thanks to PM K. Rudd and his stimulus package I bought myself a new book recently that left me gasping for breath. Inspirations from France and Italy by Betty Lou Phillips is truly the most magnificently breathtaking book I've ever laid eyes on. I have quite an extensive design book collection. Not as big as Joni's of course ;) but I'm still quite proud of it, and this one now sits as my very favourite. It's going to be hard to find a book to top this one.</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzOu6WURKHb3yAd64mA-BIUOxOfllj5666xR05aU66Ekv2vonLHJXPbm2bWt8aVokmBDspsQz1mrNKo7OnTRE9OF9DfWQcVYM9F8dY10TiAxch9SPxHzWgMFC3oHZor-CmzU4Rkdiy8_SA/s1600-h/Picture+036.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316934662354276370" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 283px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzOu6WURKHb3yAd64mA-BIUOxOfllj5666xR05aU66Ekv2vonLHJXPbm2bWt8aVokmBDspsQz1mrNKo7OnTRE9OF9DfWQcVYM9F8dY10TiAxch9SPxHzWgMFC3oHZor-CmzU4Rkdiy8_SA/s400/Picture+036.jpg" border="0" /></a> I'll let the pictures speak for themselves ;)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0hb-bqPnOczy9NhYSZAIYHGnqrhA9CPjJLF6GWdt6CQPp4aDPMq3S06klX8DjrAwEU1jiafMpgzSm9eX_NtTZhGMK4g20FT5JKYreZJTfXkQILZeh9pB7d_BdiReh9qhBxLyGikZdE6n7/s1600-h/Picture+039.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316934580725501794" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 270px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0hb-bqPnOczy9NhYSZAIYHGnqrhA9CPjJLF6GWdt6CQPp4aDPMq3S06klX8DjrAwEU1jiafMpgzSm9eX_NtTZhGMK4g20FT5JKYreZJTfXkQILZeh9pB7d_BdiReh9qhBxLyGikZdE6n7/s400/Picture+039.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I desperately want a pastel map of Paris to frame for my office. I'll have to check out Ebay.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTK8XKuo0fPwIeAEE4b-PE24v3zWxhzQRmCi04X6NbcfbNfndZxTu5WT7MxcyuKVAWwVgOIZPDKoH_xb1LmlaSm5okXclVsrVWtHI9sT6qagl4hVDaUb_7_DaLYr5xsBfkxlulF1t5fimI/s1600-h/Picture+037.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316934488470840546" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 272px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTK8XKuo0fPwIeAEE4b-PE24v3zWxhzQRmCi04X6NbcfbNfndZxTu5WT7MxcyuKVAWwVgOIZPDKoH_xb1LmlaSm5okXclVsrVWtHI9sT6qagl4hVDaUb_7_DaLYr5xsBfkxlulF1t5fimI/s400/Picture+037.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div></div><div>I'm still currently trying to sell this apple green colour scheme to a client for her formal lounge. She still not budging grrrrr hehe :)<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsJdcD8ldKNVG9QvnPv9_U0BWE5dEjxCNYw3Fim2uJezzyq-R7MH_KjnqzaMBKKnM19DoR-HwEfjUwpibFyo7iouRFBNB7OC602Zt9i-tYcq_eIcg731nDHpeQXvOQYH2La8aDqQHcQ_i8/s1600-h/Picture+038.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316934390322107218" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 360px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsJdcD8ldKNVG9QvnPv9_U0BWE5dEjxCNYw3Fim2uJezzyq-R7MH_KjnqzaMBKKnM19DoR-HwEfjUwpibFyo7iouRFBNB7OC602Zt9i-tYcq_eIcg731nDHpeQXvOQYH2La8aDqQHcQ_i8/s400/Picture+038.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div></div><div></div><div>It's hard to see in my poor scanned pic but the Gracie handpainted Chinoiserie wallpaper in this foyer is too. die. for! *sigh*<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoy10FYL2RIOixPK_rwhjW3qU0hGscaN_GsfybmUyOrPDq5iV9mlFfkcUHDtUqhTgR9G042zlnkvV2C6h4Jvn74ZtSqCt8keWBi7VrsMgExz9UBE8lWt26Yr1WoQaBwO5pbC0IxODZPIIi/s1600-h/Picture+040.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316934271632410754" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 325px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoy10FYL2RIOixPK_rwhjW3qU0hGscaN_GsfybmUyOrPDq5iV9mlFfkcUHDtUqhTgR9G042zlnkvV2C6h4Jvn74ZtSqCt8keWBi7VrsMgExz9UBE8lWt26Yr1WoQaBwO5pbC0IxODZPIIi/s400/Picture+040.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Please click the images to enlarge!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikVsm3Y2Jmsf2IxGlMqEmN8tC3_8PfEb1139e2mKsz4Yqmy-MI0t4B6wCFTQNtOonNCrXKd_JFEkQdd9UQkojwh7RhcQD43nXA88_EeLZy4gxea_6lxeWMWZ03vn-eXPcx8HhdYfzXtYfe/s1600-h/Picture+042.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316934171123647442" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 283px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikVsm3Y2Jmsf2IxGlMqEmN8tC3_8PfEb1139e2mKsz4Yqmy-MI0t4B6wCFTQNtOonNCrXKd_JFEkQdd9UQkojwh7RhcQD43nXA88_EeLZy4gxea_6lxeWMWZ03vn-eXPcx8HhdYfzXtYfe/s400/Picture+042.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />I practically squealed with delight at this kitchen! Those bar stools immediately reminded me of Gaynor Groome's, owner of Sydney store Shades Of Pale, <a href="http://marleyandlockyer.blogspot.com/2008/11/wet-french-knickers.html">kitchen</a>. One of my all time favourites. And an aqua ceiling??! Absolutely stunning!<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG4X2gnyX-MQS_NQ106QXhzJuI_HZS9_jbxEqH1yXQ3IbrFvvf2TpVVzKCuRIeQW5eGDA6Vy0H52xBQ9kuny8Qc8Vc9FbHMvogqqbatu9V4KgEkvJRfdJnPol2F0yWHPvY68-NmVAW12OH/s1600-h/Picture+043.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316934099442877170" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 289px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG4X2gnyX-MQS_NQ106QXhzJuI_HZS9_jbxEqH1yXQ3IbrFvvf2TpVVzKCuRIeQW5eGDA6Vy0H52xBQ9kuny8Qc8Vc9FbHMvogqqbatu9V4KgEkvJRfdJnPol2F0yWHPvY68-NmVAW12OH/s400/Picture+043.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoGF5So7BSbrbNw7yaRGI2oVOGrquOb6etB9WO50h1XC9H-nfQK8Oi8comVUzM0wQj-DY1L7tigzejnPKVUlgMu8-z8gNeWiBDFweBVWHsc4eu4rylRImB8PihS1GLqMKkXYjUrFQDEYWb/s1600-h/Picture+044.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316934022995360674" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 329px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoGF5So7BSbrbNw7yaRGI2oVOGrquOb6etB9WO50h1XC9H-nfQK8Oi8comVUzM0wQj-DY1L7tigzejnPKVUlgMu8-z8gNeWiBDFweBVWHsc4eu4rylRImB8PihS1GLqMKkXYjUrFQDEYWb/s400/Picture+044.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Again, GORGEOUS!!! I'll never tire of monogrammes.<br /></div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEgIA3_AXg3Xjju56fdsLF_6tPiXSTAUKQzzPkN6SoJ-l6LeOXueqby3EWOPem6rUw-egARKxLfzWRCA5PhJIQeTOeLH1Ji1GsgGThqkjqVhenrlxXxkHT8oGFLIaBviVmbZKd9FSqMc3q/s1600-h/Picture+045.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316933932396639954" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 325px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEgIA3_AXg3Xjju56fdsLF_6tPiXSTAUKQzzPkN6SoJ-l6LeOXueqby3EWOPem6rUw-egARKxLfzWRCA5PhJIQeTOeLH1Ji1GsgGThqkjqVhenrlxXxkHT8oGFLIaBviVmbZKd9FSqMc3q/s400/Picture+045.jpg" border="0" /></a>This picture is probably one of my very favourites in the book. Everything about this image is perfect!<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd6obI_niOQO14rhRnCzIeKg6zuOA8wZ8VvFiqOPULkrY7Ti7PF2jrTG-TJurqV4DjI-tw2zWy3p19ZqGBBlrBM3SwZXehGrAeGTudusPOfPzLpMNus8kB_ziEH-U3OdCjhpgzKM-aj3wf/s1600-h/Picture+046.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316933755701093506" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 269px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd6obI_niOQO14rhRnCzIeKg6zuOA8wZ8VvFiqOPULkrY7Ti7PF2jrTG-TJurqV4DjI-tw2zWy3p19ZqGBBlrBM3SwZXehGrAeGTudusPOfPzLpMNus8kB_ziEH-U3OdCjhpgzKM-aj3wf/s800/Picture+046.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />OK what is it with me and Green and Yellow at the moment? Hmmm.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9uspb5HAkaXZvT5n-DM4kCKK9ZP7PlAGrNTbA7WkY4ghO7M5EwswC9ETvXGCV45x-wKn5Rc_R9_M_Hv_D6q3KzMB7wXcDHa8lc7Ej78Wlddli9piaUfqjxb6-TL_L92EQueM_7SgS-Q5d/s1600-h/Picture+047.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316933555057631010" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 269px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9uspb5HAkaXZvT5n-DM4kCKK9ZP7PlAGrNTbA7WkY4ghO7M5EwswC9ETvXGCV45x-wKn5Rc_R9_M_Hv_D6q3KzMB7wXcDHa8lc7Ej78Wlddli9piaUfqjxb6-TL_L92EQueM_7SgS-Q5d/s800/Picture+047.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>I hope you're all doing well. I'm going to do my best to catch up on what EVERYONE has been up to. I've missed you like crazy, you have no idea.</div><div></div><div></div><div><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Inspirations-France-Italy-Betty-Phillips/dp/1423602056/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1237947038&sr=1-1">Inspirations from France and Italy.</a></div><div></div><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Villa Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09763139377760306970noreply@blogger.com30tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6176257738808884915.post-11360954141662363562009-02-18T11:17:00.002+11:002009-02-18T11:25:16.335+11:00Extended Hiatus<div align="center">This is a post I never saw coming at the end of last year thats for sure. I've sadly decided to take an extended break from my blog as my heart just isn't in it anymore. I've got a bit going on personally and I'm feeling a little drained and uninspired. Most evenings I sit at my computer to try and compile something constructive and It just doesn't come. I hope I'll snap out of it soon enough, but in the mean time, I apologize for not keeping up with everyone's amazing posts. I do truly miss you all.</div>Villa Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09763139377760306970noreply@blogger.com38tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6176257738808884915.post-28038675000957364292009-02-01T08:58:00.016+11:002009-02-04T09:16:06.804+11:00Christina Re's China Doll...<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBB2RWK5GKXENHpODIMHeIN1PMJ7hi0nNGCw7ABq-rQZphOQmt4Ur8RnMkLeHDOUju3bybZcuphc9A8dhB7Pis8tMg70JqCsJQFfFPtrJeFG-fYXeqwYcOciX4J36yzOoP47jiInI2hQSr/s1600-h/Picture+021.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5297582385149943890" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 282px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBB2RWK5GKXENHpODIMHeIN1PMJ7hi0nNGCw7ABq-rQZphOQmt4Ur8RnMkLeHDOUju3bybZcuphc9A8dhB7Pis8tMg70JqCsJQFfFPtrJeFG-fYXeqwYcOciX4J36yzOoP47jiInI2hQSr/s400/Picture+021.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">This is a classic example of the wonderfully eclectic, vintage style I'm leaning towards this year.</div><div align="center">Christina Re is a super talented stationary designer from melbourne Australia. I actually used some of her stunning papers to make my 30th birthday invitations a few years back.</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0EOWa7UGkDVAuE9ntZHqnxRJTxBd6peBKkPA4NTBE1CKcVmvSzGgIS_6PO9NwLFdbHjHrtDxNLu4HEGOBpAxnIO05tNXaaceekdqPrDF6FZtLgep72zbNjXK96xbnvwGoobwFxhYW8U0R/s1600-h/Picture+022.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5297582300352902322" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 286px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0EOWa7UGkDVAuE9ntZHqnxRJTxBd6peBKkPA4NTBE1CKcVmvSzGgIS_6PO9NwLFdbHjHrtDxNLu4HEGOBpAxnIO05tNXaaceekdqPrDF6FZtLgep72zbNjXK96xbnvwGoobwFxhYW8U0R/s400/Picture+022.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Her gorgeous home is featured in this months Australian country home ideas magazine and was also featured in one of my favourite books - Madison Living.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQmaSkv5EmfyrOZu8Z1Ull9QcIDikfYi-LfghZzuWwe7XqDGfsuodAZ15nXVqCnf6Q3aHX9VB2dVl7Ti3fpJYvErSgkSkkFASIndnryo3U024fk7WmHaWEtfklscQhqRu_vot3PUQiKjxi/s1600-h/Picture+024.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5297582214189929314" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 291px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQmaSkv5EmfyrOZu8Z1Ull9QcIDikfYi-LfghZzuWwe7XqDGfsuodAZ15nXVqCnf6Q3aHX9VB2dVl7Ti3fpJYvErSgkSkkFASIndnryo3U024fk7WmHaWEtfklscQhqRu_vot3PUQiKjxi/s400/Picture+024.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Just as the magazine states, I LOVE her harmonious fusion of oriental and european vintage and contemporary pieces.<br /><br />Mixing the old with the new has never looked so chic.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeBGvfWt57m1gMT4sYLB3LXWf14t0_byp_QRQM3fe_l7cZKzk7_3wG6TSTRhKtn2J6kY_cSTJxDXTtgvuQIrs24zJDEUuQGAi80NRnmQbmy7bY1kzCsRtZDPBY3fPW8h_jfE6ooi8m4hrM/s1600-h/Picture+026.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5297582123894734370" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 287px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeBGvfWt57m1gMT4sYLB3LXWf14t0_byp_QRQM3fe_l7cZKzk7_3wG6TSTRhKtn2J6kY_cSTJxDXTtgvuQIrs24zJDEUuQGAi80NRnmQbmy7bY1kzCsRtZDPBY3fPW8h_jfE6ooi8m4hrM/s400/Picture+026.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Bold patterns, contrasting colours yet everything looks simplistic and uncluttered.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_uDCtlIO78oZpkG320SRD6sbIPyPcbe5RQIRUtx2atHAvhsj7cdt0wwjXcRhMD6hYmmuQpdFDOjw_GDSShpuws5o99n1VIOZirnkS10JYMOT9kwpqyV97M5W34hKeN3hjrGLGPZC1JjS1/s1600-h/Picture+023.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5297581907884427810" style="DISPLAY: block; 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MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 274px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigQAvptynscv58xwXrIc6Jx0f5M7-4Rz4banhHyuIzgdp_sq9CJsnAODTL1uyAD6qlxehQWu1CJ3JwSsQODe2UBvtrpg_AgzDOF6UZjZ06p2SzxEFbJm9GYDHi55BUytDt4fRuwnVtPf_x/s400/Picture+027.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAfIVXLV6ZMPOiOtkP9M9upRv-MxqN3fnuq_yrJm5BTvv-B4YGwUlMB3UU6kX6lPEDGOSXq3R2hYGO3OBl3IG7eM4DbbfAB0VmUBpt__cgf3lhAP_ooyqksgTE9SQXn0W074H_B3RZ-yrk/s1600-h/Picture+029.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5297581668227330498" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 328px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAfIVXLV6ZMPOiOtkP9M9upRv-MxqN3fnuq_yrJm5BTvv-B4YGwUlMB3UU6kX6lPEDGOSXq3R2hYGO3OBl3IG7eM4DbbfAB0VmUBpt__cgf3lhAP_ooyqksgTE9SQXn0W074H_B3RZ-yrk/s400/Picture+029.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYG5yiwirj2u-MgUeMoT-nBz-HNZW7eEZmgTQYsMs8yNZ-HN_rW1xIyXktLR7pB7jXc_at6YbYiLz1gJJo_oL7dhMCpSeQiv_bGjzoUxsFp-S1Tk6P4wUFMlWM2UmlszcKgVXmHXwrp_LD/s1600-h/Picture+031.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5297581588207922898" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 283px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYG5yiwirj2u-MgUeMoT-nBz-HNZW7eEZmgTQYsMs8yNZ-HN_rW1xIyXktLR7pB7jXc_at6YbYiLz1gJJo_oL7dhMCpSeQiv_bGjzoUxsFp-S1Tk6P4wUFMlWM2UmlszcKgVXmHXwrp_LD/s400/Picture+031.jpg" border="0" /></a>Christina states her home is a work in progress and will constantly evolve the more she travels - words to live by :)</div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEmnWFOhVC2-tSvAmUeHnzKU8ZVrLrEkR9_6Rv8doQvnQlxXBIZ3r0MnSYY2tE6XB4jfPCf46SVRjON9qlNnuWLmAwFsmXI6oF0eCIPkjH7fI9U53GCodYW-F9j3neyWcn2IB2NoiT9NQa/s1600-h/Picture+032.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5297581505483741778" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 287px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEmnWFOhVC2-tSvAmUeHnzKU8ZVrLrEkR9_6Rv8doQvnQlxXBIZ3r0MnSYY2tE6XB4jfPCf46SVRjON9qlNnuWLmAwFsmXI6oF0eCIPkjH7fI9U53GCodYW-F9j3neyWcn2IB2NoiT9NQa/s400/Picture+032.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN7DXxDPip-Gg3dnG1lE9RyBV1SMsgY3EGfn14nW-f91dtq9hxL7XKuJ-TJ2-KZRD_jF4RrJ8jmbbkWWKRms0TO-gssohCmq0aNbvYFyAs0LAjY4oHfVkG7n6Rpz1bHNZhF4cSFDkw13P2/s1600-h/Picture+034.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5297581408340227074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 324px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN7DXxDPip-Gg3dnG1lE9RyBV1SMsgY3EGfn14nW-f91dtq9hxL7XKuJ-TJ2-KZRD_jF4RrJ8jmbbkWWKRms0TO-gssohCmq0aNbvYFyAs0LAjY4oHfVkG7n6Rpz1bHNZhF4cSFDkw13P2/s400/Picture+034.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Of course the pink tufted armchair is my favourite piece and this particular image with the red birdcage and black side table is an absolute winner!<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVQC58RTMA2qCon7IwXBe3h6_gkwQgcqWXOsi0e26Oqm_6pevcIB2I_wxhnNQOzrswSsyX0-UJTco4qQeYqfH7N4wOeOVuj5PnBNYngC6NxxnzPSHUkM8lLOvfSHx2N6r8qof9lAMlgOg9/s1600-h/Picture+030.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5297581282660348482" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 311px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVQC58RTMA2qCon7IwXBe3h6_gkwQgcqWXOsi0e26Oqm_6pevcIB2I_wxhnNQOzrswSsyX0-UJTco4qQeYqfH7N4wOeOVuj5PnBNYngC6NxxnzPSHUkM8lLOvfSHx2N6r8qof9lAMlgOg9/s400/Picture+030.jpg" border="0" /></a> (please excuse my dodgy scanning hehe)<br /></div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQakhTQ42lTiBRvaERcjUWFLpmzYmTDDVEIJ4EaOBEpvhODTKXA1mfGR2d3V7y1vGMyf0KPkoyB6LUeMfxs0j9L_L3hP0145Dwjokm7b9MDRTX-_QlWYkVdGl81VLHSMyLdqzotI9MN_ja/s1600-h/Picture+033.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5297581181303099906" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 323px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQakhTQ42lTiBRvaERcjUWFLpmzYmTDDVEIJ4EaOBEpvhODTKXA1mfGR2d3V7y1vGMyf0KPkoyB6LUeMfxs0j9L_L3hP0145Dwjokm7b9MDRTX-_QlWYkVdGl81VLHSMyLdqzotI9MN_ja/s400/Picture+033.jpg" border="0" /></a>^^ LOVE IT!<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD7CfTNZy4Sf3eAqoFJqgzCfX8eLbmIL3A7-HxSYoowS-ufNXEkewgAv0c5JcZ6AxIq-GcseJIXXs-bVdpWVA0nh_RYAgyQbaap5mYuScHDFaKgFo8JWKpF-P0nX1XNAAyg3oSGpSOlcQx/s1600-h/Picture+028.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5297580926604902530" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD7CfTNZy4Sf3eAqoFJqgzCfX8eLbmIL3A7-HxSYoowS-ufNXEkewgAv0c5JcZ6AxIq-GcseJIXXs-bVdpWVA0nh_RYAgyQbaap5mYuScHDFaKgFo8JWKpF-P0nX1XNAAyg3oSGpSOlcQx/s400/Picture+028.jpg" border="0" /></a>The gorgeous woman herself :) </div><div></div><div>love her dress!<br /><br /><br /><br />This home is such an inspiration to me, I simply can't get enough of it.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.cristinare.com/">Christina Re</a>.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>Villa Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09763139377760306970noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6176257738808884915.post-83741450996868345642009-01-28T12:09:00.015+11:002009-01-28T12:50:40.375+11:00I still can't get enough vintage style.....part 1 the bedroom...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7d-HighcTO1dR8F6Khyphenhyphen_NBYge_R42VLw6pCAjZcNv2j4y4Qu0HqB2QQ8TSOEa5GGW5oUhqnkt6S9TfiB3aZHgMSBs489x471mNKE42QfLnnz3gcKMFmOrWTijXZwMCKWL3cBH8KF3viND/s1600-h/house+to+home53.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296151614796207506" style="DISPLAY: block; 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MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9I-leYVqw66x6g8AtGhuEUTdVD6jHpCfpiT2FXTgtqcpydH0g8d7fuUR7XYN69mUjU9YdcDGyJ4y0MDBdI5gpnIeDKOqzAuocfKPYe21M-rIwO7AYFilJ7LDM8EnFb9Z2jfh0sxJcyJzb/s400/house+to+home39.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuLWU6icyVbauNYFT5Btu0cnf6cOy1VNrCiWVFstfaNSKrhQ8wFBiDki-dU0Udo5nIrEpB0iaUvlv8fV3a2uQLxDAaN9LEh4uTY_zD7fJmikC00eEIrwxduwaxT_mq7qSa622y0XCAjVFS/s1600-h/house+to+home21.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296147056069391746" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuLWU6icyVbauNYFT5Btu0cnf6cOy1VNrCiWVFstfaNSKrhQ8wFBiDki-dU0Udo5nIrEpB0iaUvlv8fV3a2uQLxDAaN9LEh4uTY_zD7fJmikC00eEIrwxduwaxT_mq7qSa622y0XCAjVFS/s400/house+to+home21.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />I forever struggle with trying to define my own personal style. I try to follow the rules with one but then add something completely different to the look. I guess you could say I'm more of an eclectic kind of gal, but one element will forever remain in my interiors and thats my love of all things vintage.</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">I gave myself a break from flea market shopping these holidays as my home is simply busting at the seams, but I feel the pulling sensation to get back out there and start rummaging again so I know I will cave very soon lol.</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">I have however decided to de-clutter alot of my "pretty things" and create something a little more industrial. One of my favourite books in my collection is called Found Style by David and Amy Bulter. If you have a passion for all things vintage and recycled but without too much of the the feminine aspect then this book is for you! </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Don't get me wrong I'm still a girly girl and regularly read my Austen novels but I just think I'm going to minimalise my "granny items" and go for a more boho feminine chic look this year.</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Does this happen to you? Each year do your tastes change and you feel like you want to rip it all out and start fresh? God help me this could become a costly obsession LOL ;)<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">(all photos via house to home)</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div align="center"></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Villa Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09763139377760306970noreply@blogger.com34tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6176257738808884915.post-69709226486583407022009-01-14T17:44:00.012+11:002009-01-18T22:29:06.692+11:00I'm back.......kinda sorta :)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4Bs-KxdShfXEPFTG3D5uKz2jN8UVwRiQWzsanFUhCWclhf1TU5KVPZvzCDTwka1hEpzsUZ6w2T002joOa8Vmo9mLueVNAZq-iD81Xzs70q47-a8-RWQywgG-iGaC4LEvCcaXIG7PyQny3/s1600-h/Belle+Property4.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5292590772789485634" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 600px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 467px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4Bs-KxdShfXEPFTG3D5uKz2jN8UVwRiQWzsanFUhCWclhf1TU5KVPZvzCDTwka1hEpzsUZ6w2T002joOa8Vmo9mLueVNAZq-iD81Xzs70q47-a8-RWQywgG-iGaC4LEvCcaXIG7PyQny3/s800/Belle+Property4.bmp" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div align="center">Hellllllllllooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!! *group hugs* How is everyone?! I have missed you all so much!</div><br /><br /><br /><div align="center">I took a little more time off my blog than I had originally planned but I guess I needed to. It's been a really hot summer and the kids and I have been keeping ourselves quite entertained. Back and forth to the lake house, family reunions, visiting old friends, catching up on all the latest movies and basically enjoying the non routine way of life the summer break brings.</div><br /><br /><br /><div align="center">So I gotta know, who has read the Twilight series?! I got completely sucked into this magical world of vampires and warewolves the past couple of weeks and even enjoyed the movie. This saga has been HUGE down under to say the least and I must say it was quite an enjoyable and easy read. The last book was a little "out there" though lol.</div><br /><div><br /><br /></div><br /><div align="center">Thumbing through the january issue of Instyle magazine I came across a photoshoot with the cast of Twilight and as goodlooking as the cast is I couldn't help but swoon over the sets! The location and props were stunning. They reminded me of that eclectic restaurant set up at the recent food and wine festival I attended last november.</div><br /><div><br /><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK3Ruhu5WVyMV_xTY_WYiwW8plYC-fY8oWh5YQ7ehAJB51qjGEr9E1MKT53baJIDwsuFIBU6dVQf9l_TrY1gKemNcazhaFdWYF2TR23WUy-O15OfH2iaBz2rxZcMNjKfumZyxgibq6n5om/s1600-h/Twilight4.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5292584776153044978" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 257px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK3Ruhu5WVyMV_xTY_WYiwW8plYC-fY8oWh5YQ7ehAJB51qjGEr9E1MKT53baJIDwsuFIBU6dVQf9l_TrY1gKemNcazhaFdWYF2TR23WUy-O15OfH2iaBz2rxZcMNjKfumZyxgibq6n5om/s400/Twilight4.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoE3BTyoKER-u8LPEcn-SA38ZDMWUYwSHUsRcjVi7HFThxSB9-NoUUAhccHwU8o0NsdRkgrCkG72TDCOyJo6-Oo9t7lMGvSPdmiW9vcAblEeWH5GkC7FxZFxxEglP7REQmpHTrmI7Zb-5E/s1600-h/Twilight3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5292583777719668514" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 258px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoE3BTyoKER-u8LPEcn-SA38ZDMWUYwSHUsRcjVi7HFThxSB9-NoUUAhccHwU8o0NsdRkgrCkG72TDCOyJo6-Oo9t7lMGvSPdmiW9vcAblEeWH5GkC7FxZFxxEglP7REQmpHTrmI7Zb-5E/s400/Twilight3.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center">I LOVE the shabby chesterfield, the birdcage, the aubusson pillow, the empire chairs? and the zebra rug - Genius!</div><br /><br /><br /><div align="center">Also in the magazine was a 5 page spread on my new favourite hair salon - Brad Ngata in Pailings Lane.</div><br /><br />Mr Ngata recently hosted a high tea in his salon and I LOVED the images. Wish I'd been invited! pffft ;)</div><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX99VXdaNtn5EEzXaNQ4wSx989vnx_8IzRXH4v7naoSejTXLD5xTI_PaEPicZnTb_XAU0NFwalRR0V6COj-eC8AzW4g0tQQKqt42R1XoMU0ZVg29RQiWfLXmJWA1grVAX6ts0eNQEBhiGh/s1600-h/Picture+020.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5292586414520966754" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 293px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX99VXdaNtn5EEzXaNQ4wSx989vnx_8IzRXH4v7naoSejTXLD5xTI_PaEPicZnTb_XAU0NFwalRR0V6COj-eC8AzW4g0tQQKqt42R1XoMU0ZVg29RQiWfLXmJWA1grVAX6ts0eNQEBhiGh/s400/Picture+020.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk8HRcSbl_MtSiXxChpZyH2KliEhXVGYiPcl6Xxb8rZLTm5pPBwaLOeEg8cVdocSBVa4ixJwHgsAIDA0nuQmmNa9Ur17yRzCOg5A9fDfeAWXQRtFnF7f6UisSdihFPFJ0ho-oLUsrR1Je0/s1600-h/Picture+018.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5292586343705440706" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 309px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk8HRcSbl_MtSiXxChpZyH2KliEhXVGYiPcl6Xxb8rZLTm5pPBwaLOeEg8cVdocSBVa4ixJwHgsAIDA0nuQmmNa9Ur17yRzCOg5A9fDfeAWXQRtFnF7f6UisSdihFPFJ0ho-oLUsrR1Je0/s400/Picture+018.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdnoNODnJVF_ELin8SCfmCpFxuiqfcMb59llZ7VDbEzbEQKuooQml7mT02cUrniXF8Eqz3teS2IMSsYoY2Tw2t2_DtCn1n245vuG5qEj4WwCyBNrJt8DRUH2Yx90bSRQNJPgMBKUHRVPXJ/s1600-h/Picture+017.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5292586197105995282" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 294px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdnoNODnJVF_ELin8SCfmCpFxuiqfcMb59llZ7VDbEzbEQKuooQml7mT02cUrniXF8Eqz3teS2IMSsYoY2Tw2t2_DtCn1n245vuG5qEj4WwCyBNrJt8DRUH2Yx90bSRQNJPgMBKUHRVPXJ/s400/Picture+017.jpg" border="0" /></a> Look at those Louis chairs?! They almost left me breathless! I MUST have some chairs just like them!</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Oh my looooord I have ALOT to catch up on! I hope you are all well!</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;">(please click images to enlarge)</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"></div></div>Villa Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09763139377760306970noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6176257738808884915.post-3975909273247972272008-12-24T11:59:00.014+11:002008-12-24T12:27:12.522+11:00Have yourselves a merry little Christmas!<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY2iXiSJqSh5p4GUu2AnzO07f2Yx5XOAReJRvBecDLZ9TF6SK1N9_9CDJkmRCZA-pCFro-iOHr9MYR90aO-Br5MsUqSR1cNAl7M-sieyXVyZupq1M7ig_952Oeth94UFMu5_GvVYn1VXLY/s1600-h/Picture+015.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5283157607000653650" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 255px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY2iXiSJqSh5p4GUu2AnzO07f2Yx5XOAReJRvBecDLZ9TF6SK1N9_9CDJkmRCZA-pCFro-iOHr9MYR90aO-Br5MsUqSR1cNAl7M-sieyXVyZupq1M7ig_952Oeth94UFMu5_GvVYn1VXLY/s400/Picture+015.jpg" border="0" /></a> WOW this month has been insane! I'm finally finished work, shopping and apart from Xmas day I've pretty much got all the friends and relo's festivities out of the way so now I'm well and truly ready to relax and enjoy the summer! After the boxing day sales (naturally) we are all going up to the lake house for 2 weeks of sun and fun. I can't wait!</div><div align="center"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpNDzCYSrU6M7tC7wnxanMavNKK8EWv2a6uA8TXvSWEl6o3lrMVNoRpSXvHpaQPIGUrhv647GHikhW6jj-orKiKX-M6j2kTQ3HyeUrGQ3E4mQAaSd15RRUOLmVvX3NdeJz9I-gCHgUOzgq/s1600-h/Picture+016.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5283157505793612402" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 255px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpNDzCYSrU6M7tC7wnxanMavNKK8EWv2a6uA8TXvSWEl6o3lrMVNoRpSXvHpaQPIGUrhv647GHikhW6jj-orKiKX-M6j2kTQ3HyeUrGQ3E4mQAaSd15RRUOLmVvX3NdeJz9I-gCHgUOzgq/s400/Picture+016.jpg" border="0" /></a>This year has been an absolute BLAST! Discovering blogland has been one of the best things I've ever done. I have loved every single minute of it. Meeting each of you and delving into your inspiring and adventurous lives has been the ultimate honour and pleasure. I simply can't wait to see what the new year brings.<br /><br />I wish you ALL a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful new year! May all your wishes and dreams come true *HUGS*<br /><br />Anna xox.<br /><br />p.s Following are just some poor quality pics of Christmas around my home ;)<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9xkNG-n19sxP7OFHGkyMNhsfjDzyL9tPMb-L8xdJLWBGmk3wMZBlkr8Jo4ZQIXFKlMKc7anWKd9TKbylmIoS0mlQooILYjhw8RES8hsGUpiz6n4L9oSbPnRW-ivy83-KwEslJvxERhqK3/s1600-h/PC230947.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5283157076312439106" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9xkNG-n19sxP7OFHGkyMNhsfjDzyL9tPMb-L8xdJLWBGmk3wMZBlkr8Jo4ZQIXFKlMKc7anWKd9TKbylmIoS0mlQooILYjhw8RES8hsGUpiz6n4L9oSbPnRW-ivy83-KwEslJvxERhqK3/s400/PC230947.JPG" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-size:78%;">(try to ignore the big ugly navy sofa in the corner, it's going next year! lol)</span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"></span><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX6WwMvjltRNrzzOroS8KDi0f1io5ppUZ8uoiKjmkWf0BErNm8_NT8jIOY43ksJuj0cFvV6skdsjjG3Lk6iqcMeaYYh_LS6fiCsG_GIchbx3XH5SO6oGk2u8WQxHrFFEs6qdJSuNPpoKvO/s1600-h/PC230952.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5283156923949541762" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX6WwMvjltRNrzzOroS8KDi0f1io5ppUZ8uoiKjmkWf0BErNm8_NT8jIOY43ksJuj0cFvV6skdsjjG3Lk6iqcMeaYYh_LS6fiCsG_GIchbx3XH5SO6oGk2u8WQxHrFFEs6qdJSuNPpoKvO/s400/PC230952.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDy-taUzaOKN9RaB6Fz1FGrWHOz81zhoKUTEIRMy8sGEsq_fWFHyltbbp7NgGUSSo-IvrYzVtUNLw-LYC4z_o-QjtcTDGYXqHm-1Y9TUjtYugB9HIC0ELGjM8QEndIcKhV0GN-mR8K8Z-_/s1600-h/PC230954.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5283156498396589922" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDy-taUzaOKN9RaB6Fz1FGrWHOz81zhoKUTEIRMy8sGEsq_fWFHyltbbp7NgGUSSo-IvrYzVtUNLw-LYC4z_o-QjtcTDGYXqHm-1Y9TUjtYugB9HIC0ELGjM8QEndIcKhV0GN-mR8K8Z-_/s400/PC230954.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXHp9GQwDP7_WFgcPla4xGjPNwPy6a3ywTvGSCOqBsQNPzSoY0D6vWr1hSlt5t8ja605rhtLqKHl4oIDjQKyPU35JTaDwdp9wZSecJ8APdvi21I8nts8aIDEyOMu36djAt7NSbF0k0ardx/s1600-h/PC230956.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5283156361736657602" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXHp9GQwDP7_WFgcPla4xGjPNwPy6a3ywTvGSCOqBsQNPzSoY0D6vWr1hSlt5t8ja605rhtLqKHl4oIDjQKyPU35JTaDwdp9wZSecJ8APdvi21I8nts8aIDEyOMu36djAt7NSbF0k0ardx/s400/PC230956.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp59d0I0oK_xAy7EGy-tgAWCoolMU8N-bYMpliGIXfu-Al9oqSeKN6PZWV8Z3A_vxMfFmPHvVpFBNabCOOgtkFA4yKCAZzq972er8ZdAY34XcLOXXfp0NwSLyTt8fa0fBe9NZrrrgGO2BK/s1600-h/PC230957.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5283156227048850066" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp59d0I0oK_xAy7EGy-tgAWCoolMU8N-bYMpliGIXfu-Al9oqSeKN6PZWV8Z3A_vxMfFmPHvVpFBNabCOOgtkFA4yKCAZzq972er8ZdAY34XcLOXXfp0NwSLyTt8fa0fBe9NZrrrgGO2BK/s400/PC230957.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuhBxx8zJ6SZZDOV8hCEq_P-Pfi97Yb7cfpPOXYfO1e1OMAGegCZHcu7yOiG65crPbGP_LV3vRoIPN_UhZXAYLXZDJyw7TFg0mpPhbFCsxZIxc8lD1qJozDZ3YD3T6pjIsgOa38xPBkoMU/s1600-h/PC230962.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5283155998659658114" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuhBxx8zJ6SZZDOV8hCEq_P-Pfi97Yb7cfpPOXYfO1e1OMAGegCZHcu7yOiG65crPbGP_LV3vRoIPN_UhZXAYLXZDJyw7TFg0mpPhbFCsxZIxc8lD1qJozDZ3YD3T6pjIsgOa38xPBkoMU/s400/PC230962.JPG" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-size:78%;">(my attempt at a quiche hehe)</span><br /><br /><div><span style="font-size:78%;"></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPcobJYi4-rbTdbWxuJnLP5Ui6n_zcLYNhcCn4tXAcEMC-jRAiyXcncpQrx50MyqF-tn30mHBMhJWOJnOLfy1miIi0MRmmhW8-38UzOScOBy_JC76lLgXo49CvCZhk7UDEEITRY1q-0-jg/s1600-h/PC240970.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5283155797248783090" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPcobJYi4-rbTdbWxuJnLP5Ui6n_zcLYNhcCn4tXAcEMC-jRAiyXcncpQrx50MyqF-tn30mHBMhJWOJnOLfy1miIi0MRmmhW8-38UzOScOBy_JC76lLgXo49CvCZhk7UDEEITRY1q-0-jg/s400/PC240970.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">(I remember last christmas saying I was going to paint my mirror white, well hopefully i'll get around to painting it before next christmas lol)</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLxdgdAFsWcm-Kz_SRzpN6WC9cC24KXZC4PvQR2c451_SJajgDuMVUy7UFLETpgWeFjiwjXtZfFLegp6u-stydIf2yIjs4wumH6WuzfA5DsO-fuQuhMYjMT9UZDwym_SMffPBDEkbQ9dQ_/s1600-h/PC240971.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5283155666435853426" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLxdgdAFsWcm-Kz_SRzpN6WC9cC24KXZC4PvQR2c451_SJajgDuMVUy7UFLETpgWeFjiwjXtZfFLegp6u-stydIf2yIjs4wumH6WuzfA5DsO-fuQuhMYjMT9UZDwym_SMffPBDEkbQ9dQ_/s400/PC240971.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKp2dvvUhnP4EjuGFjuwaI_NjGKITgUTDHRXyxCy4-ghc3jfTvZevlJ4cx7zuQ2MzNisjGX9LpXwoGkJc5p4I_tK3Uz7ujS3JCiF6zKfwbN57qTQ8RRbKEDr14eAAwPwBmaPMI4elS_S7y/s1600-h/PC240974.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5283155512106584274" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKp2dvvUhnP4EjuGFjuwaI_NjGKITgUTDHRXyxCy4-ghc3jfTvZevlJ4cx7zuQ2MzNisjGX9LpXwoGkJc5p4I_tK3Uz7ujS3JCiF6zKfwbN57qTQ8RRbKEDr14eAAwPwBmaPMI4elS_S7y/s400/PC240974.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">(I'd never make it as a stylist, who leaves the loo paper in the shot? lol)</span><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0DNWU8OV2P0wXLYxmTELcnH_IUU6DMz08GR4DDlyR8iCVH92ubF6AefApASwBhkY02QU9xtVfn8w82l3phtuxIgG3ej8Bi2D3FiCCIvkmgllodG5At9jvInizlv5lpgURhuzZ6IT5U0_M/s1600-h/PC240976.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5283155390487929394" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0DNWU8OV2P0wXLYxmTELcnH_IUU6DMz08GR4DDlyR8iCVH92ubF6AefApASwBhkY02QU9xtVfn8w82l3phtuxIgG3ej8Bi2D3FiCCIvkmgllodG5At9jvInizlv5lpgURhuzZ6IT5U0_M/s400/PC240976.JPG" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-size:78%;">(again, candle should have been lit!)</span><br /></div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEm_5gs9tai9OIe3JpnZvGvhdeJsAMAMdxB1-pHuUAtgoAE-QO3T8IW9kYRZ07pzwAyKTtyN6MkacbFjQDxsBh1cAg5vge0qUxW9zA7EzE1Cmu5yDtAguDSnDu6Ykqan-R1JZmCCCSSHHx/s1600-h/PC240977.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5283155267251351970" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEm_5gs9tai9OIe3JpnZvGvhdeJsAMAMdxB1-pHuUAtgoAE-QO3T8IW9kYRZ07pzwAyKTtyN6MkacbFjQDxsBh1cAg5vge0qUxW9zA7EzE1Cmu5yDtAguDSnDu6Ykqan-R1JZmCCCSSHHx/s400/PC240977.JPG" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-size:78%;">(some beautiful pastel baubles, my friend Brook gave me last year)</span><br /><br /><br /><br />See you all in 2009! Stay safe and eat yourselves silly! ;)<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>Villa Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09763139377760306970noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6176257738808884915.post-29521812268264735542008-12-16T09:38:00.019+11:002008-12-16T14:09:34.185+11:00More Chrissy inspiration...<span style="font-size:78%;"></span><div align="center"><br /></div><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBlnCE9yolCFNS72B2PzmzOUKAZXpjoSCQnbsHJH6BhyoAJO5NG_0uOBcxa0CinONO5sqjhSu4FbmRCCD72WNYxZ5YsLCTFKB4h-0DXBM1k6Wyo0EBDbDogeopBj2CokzPP2c3_tqb_DaU/s1600-h/Swedish+interior+design+-+Xmas.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280152609351274946" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 268px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBlnCE9yolCFNS72B2PzmzOUKAZXpjoSCQnbsHJH6BhyoAJO5NG_0uOBcxa0CinONO5sqjhSu4FbmRCCD72WNYxZ5YsLCTFKB4h-0DXBM1k6Wyo0EBDbDogeopBj2CokzPP2c3_tqb_DaU/s400/Swedish+interior+design+-+Xmas.jpg" border="0" /></a>I'd say most of us have finished decorating our homes for the Christmas season but incase you're unfinished and uninspired here are some gorgeous festive rooms that have certainly inspired me!</p><p align="center">Some have a nordic flavour and others are comfortably colonial. My home features a little of each.<br /></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipzwEI5V2Uvr6AFpJmV2j08PkAQuYZ-90bb2qq2sW1V4KQoy_DQRgATitq-wlq_AlLc2PhacameY2v2_VJGuc0IE4KF1xMyHjO_ZOY_bEsjPR55PtDSPEL4KJ7LgtLHFEEVmUBFM0YQRLA/s1600-h/Swedish+interior+design+-+Xmas3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280152491754506130" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 336px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipzwEI5V2Uvr6AFpJmV2j08PkAQuYZ-90bb2qq2sW1V4KQoy_DQRgATitq-wlq_AlLc2PhacameY2v2_VJGuc0IE4KF1xMyHjO_ZOY_bEsjPR55PtDSPEL4KJ7LgtLHFEEVmUBFM0YQRLA/s400/Swedish+interior+design+-+Xmas3.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5yO44wcFRmPLKBir7MjPvdFVYOoV7lDvYJcy_Rn69_M1-ASyQOoBuFA8PIZJC5JNp22zhwcUCM6ZVkSLG-uKJ2jEIsr7EJ9bQGGhvxteJ1kX8Kr2NjvYlDjswc_FJhQ9jmgLIV_7L7nF8/s1600-h/Swedish+interior+design+-+Xmas2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280152377446797234" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5yO44wcFRmPLKBir7MjPvdFVYOoV7lDvYJcy_Rn69_M1-ASyQOoBuFA8PIZJC5JNp22zhwcUCM6ZVkSLG-uKJ2jEIsr7EJ9bQGGhvxteJ1kX8Kr2NjvYlDjswc_FJhQ9jmgLIV_7L7nF8/s400/Swedish+interior+design+-+Xmas2.jpg" border="0" /> <p align="center"></a></p><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">(the three images above are all from Swedish Interior Design)</span><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6KhPs4gPVfrYCPbQ0EO8A6SroLnAA0Htl3dPHtoHno_T9eO0lKqRs1aVHc1Y-783HgksYw8A4LTH93HneWA211Pv10UaF1qXLLY4vHOGNz6f5A3TBYZoB_wcgHKec1S2zt6IQI4knYsH-/s1600-h/country+living6.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280152054847799650" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 313px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6KhPs4gPVfrYCPbQ0EO8A6SroLnAA0Htl3dPHtoHno_T9eO0lKqRs1aVHc1Y-783HgksYw8A4LTH93HneWA211Pv10UaF1qXLLY4vHOGNz6f5A3TBYZoB_wcgHKec1S2zt6IQI4knYsH-/s400/country+living6.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWWS6HDoKc0ymPHu86xlVhifuA0cG0648n3R-uAZjnmVSGlpTvljj06tDq04eVyc1TT1BykNW2olLbUs-7ImT8v0EzWCmz1C_o3roQImh0lChybADlTduFzC-yZxw5CRE7AHEz9DxNQzBs/s1600-h/country+living8.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280151860006473202" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 313px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWWS6HDoKc0ymPHu86xlVhifuA0cG0648n3R-uAZjnmVSGlpTvljj06tDq04eVyc1TT1BykNW2olLbUs-7ImT8v0EzWCmz1C_o3roQImh0lChybADlTduFzC-yZxw5CRE7AHEz9DxNQzBs/s400/country+living8.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQYM8jAjA4TyhtA9ZRdIimvynPhEVUJafTylgXLvRr9es5E77eGtu6kKr2Xw7g2gXQ4XBtaFp9paywq8scbhNv7vX1SkiJm4rv7D-gIcArvcTHM-haPHpwUpkuRjJFZTp7yf3Lf-i_-5KQ/s1600-h/country+living7.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280151668105498994" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 313px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQYM8jAjA4TyhtA9ZRdIimvynPhEVUJafTylgXLvRr9es5E77eGtu6kKr2Xw7g2gXQ4XBtaFp9paywq8scbhNv7vX1SkiJm4rv7D-gIcArvcTHM-haPHpwUpkuRjJFZTp7yf3Lf-i_-5KQ/s400/country+living7.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPMGmmUWcQ05lIDkzQiPaQF4BRJoclxv5rDB1VWr0e8A213HrOKF7OB9zzMelAI-2orvoI_p1xjiRH96lXNMVg2k2fQigLmxwhg30MUiMA3L4XUWefTO1XDQ2_avfoHWYksH1cbNm7qX1z/s1600-h/country+living5.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280151467755063938" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 313px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPMGmmUWcQ05lIDkzQiPaQF4BRJoclxv5rDB1VWr0e8A213HrOKF7OB9zzMelAI-2orvoI_p1xjiRH96lXNMVg2k2fQigLmxwhg30MUiMA3L4XUWefTO1XDQ2_avfoHWYksH1cbNm7qX1z/s400/country+living5.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div align="center"><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC8aUDqLMh9dDf57iZPx7LxVgjuZmqLLYAaf1-1B_Rfl2clXjmnf-1V9K4Iy-OppaJaitWONIWDPgblB9Qx_xLqFKPmURHvDdHAPn7tJgtowl1z1VGMVTxfNGnbOTSIMyYw-erWp7yZSMM/s1600-h/country+living3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280151234354020258" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 313px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC8aUDqLMh9dDf57iZPx7LxVgjuZmqLLYAaf1-1B_Rfl2clXjmnf-1V9K4Iy-OppaJaitWONIWDPgblB9Qx_xLqFKPmURHvDdHAPn7tJgtowl1z1VGMVTxfNGnbOTSIMyYw-erWp7yZSMM/s400/country+living3.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div align="center"><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4uDRz2YR5gVCW8504gF8MW-ZrhC31c_kuVEo0KND8xU49jE8rI7uxFfGWHSJp7-QPBpnJHYvt2y0aCK1Rgkn53RtLSePjmCyylCP4Xr0u5xVq1vE525BDNlRz7Vfg2vsK4alQDxvlpMEe/s1600-h/country+living4.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280150949553405010" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 313px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4uDRz2YR5gVCW8504gF8MW-ZrhC31c_kuVEo0KND8xU49jE8rI7uxFfGWHSJp7-QPBpnJHYvt2y0aCK1Rgkn53RtLSePjmCyylCP4Xr0u5xVq1vE525BDNlRz7Vfg2vsK4alQDxvlpMEe/s400/country+living4.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div align="center"><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLxL1wCcbrZvH7G9F11HNojp0x5gUsUkRAqz6tQNCxPynRbb1I3_p-d7oRHwQ5JN3lty9k1KJCqUh3MJhIt3xTMG9wVSCd1K2JWXjqppihv1mAYZk40kj85i0saNN3LW6NI26SwqPgc2Og/s1600-h/country+living.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280150463758840258" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 313px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLxL1wCcbrZvH7G9F11HNojp0x5gUsUkRAqz6tQNCxPynRbb1I3_p-d7oRHwQ5JN3lty9k1KJCqUh3MJhIt3xTMG9wVSCd1K2JWXjqppihv1mAYZk40kj85i0saNN3LW6NI26SwqPgc2Og/s400/country+living.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-size:78%;">(the seven images above are all from country living)</span> </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQTV0xhbvGRjDruei3ZU1GEztjAzKSeJhTrF2a7oT55F77JCtCvr5i2uQXlOneJg4KwDnWjMKAFiHIWEdJX0AWyGBFR5tJaPyV-_DGt0V925jFde6wXB6_vqN7ej61F3a6WZP6LoiLtgCm/s1600-h/Liz+Williams+via+VT+interiors.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280154149716176066" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 264px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQTV0xhbvGRjDruei3ZU1GEztjAzKSeJhTrF2a7oT55F77JCtCvr5i2uQXlOneJg4KwDnWjMKAFiHIWEdJX0AWyGBFR5tJaPyV-_DGt0V925jFde6wXB6_vqN7ej61F3a6WZP6LoiLtgCm/s400/Liz+Williams+via+VT+interiors.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-size:78%;">(Liz Williams via VT Interiors)</span></div><div align="center"><br /><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAFnx3Xvv1LEdXMapc4B8phTDwplaZkO-Gfb1P1YkaJw8Rok66oMkD2qUyfM9zQURRRF2u8F2TVbkxl51dldtgzZfMOayGS5BsDwWvIxznAC1IKMOKlizihVSDaNW6_da57IW2xxx9hVlY/s1600-h/PC160915.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280209986883776338" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAFnx3Xvv1LEdXMapc4B8phTDwplaZkO-Gfb1P1YkaJw8Rok66oMkD2qUyfM9zQURRRF2u8F2TVbkxl51dldtgzZfMOayGS5BsDwWvIxznAC1IKMOKlizihVSDaNW6_da57IW2xxx9hVlY/s400/PC160915.JPG" border="0" /></a> While my children are still little, I have alot of decoration my children have made at school and such to which I cherish eg: the handstitched tree on a piece of linen my daughter made. My tree is very disorganized with mostly figurine and handmade ornaments as opposed to perfectly proportioned baubles.</div><div align="center"><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZAqVIAuOmr-bINSiHPwimOtlmMcXOZivd4uDVgYOoT7nnc2EQZropurpy1qF_ZZ3GPCYvN0aJ77JsNxQ1QzJNP-Wy0GWiB-5VK1_uZzfnBWb-gzFCJKxLW8My6di8GpsaSC2D9dF06E9I/s1600-h/PC160904.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280209856094619650" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZAqVIAuOmr-bINSiHPwimOtlmMcXOZivd4uDVgYOoT7nnc2EQZropurpy1qF_ZZ3GPCYvN0aJ77JsNxQ1QzJNP-Wy0GWiB-5VK1_uZzfnBWb-gzFCJKxLW8My6di8GpsaSC2D9dF06E9I/s400/PC160904.JPG" border="0" /></a> Here is my latest edition, I found this lovely santa who I fondly refer to as my Nordic santa from the flea market this past sunday.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl7ISMCWVqdQKu5ayshjMkRXIhXBEpdMpHx2nY_BC2qvzqFrkVfQ-IGSD4I8tiJYo5Slfz-3SiqbR6ndfeT6A1U53-VjBO71KQXs1x_k-NYk1ADo5ob_9PfXS-8kg2hOTWxWoFnhj6xwwh/s1600-h/PC160905.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280209731803127714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl7ISMCWVqdQKu5ayshjMkRXIhXBEpdMpHx2nY_BC2qvzqFrkVfQ-IGSD4I8tiJYo5Slfz-3SiqbR6ndfeT6A1U53-VjBO71KQXs1x_k-NYk1ADo5ob_9PfXS-8kg2hOTWxWoFnhj6xwwh/s400/PC160905.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />He stands proudly on my hall table :) My love for vintage finds certainly doesn't stop at Christmas. After seeing <a href="http://porchlightinteriors.blogspot.com/2008/12/favourite-decorations.html">Tracey's post </a>I'm now on the hunt for mercury glass baubles to place in a pewter bowl. LOVE IT!</div><div></div><div>More pics of my Chrissy decor to come...<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Villa Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09763139377760306970noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6176257738808884915.post-29099076754280220902008-12-12T17:02:00.010+11:002008-12-13T16:45:14.271+11:00Random loveliness...<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMTlXR4eD1qpL1EoAjV8GrR-QdcNkisCw9UtfxENtvYQ3niH5o4W3eoqUFapydYHG0NXj0Hh6HT-LoJfj3DSyBqkGncMN_NtJaFLnXvPPidp60VJyvEPsTbIzyBLiEKkPiM2ZSBh8CSU4s/s1600-h/Chris+Everard+via+desire+to+inspire.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278781572825661026" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 514px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 600px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMTlXR4eD1qpL1EoAjV8GrR-QdcNkisCw9UtfxENtvYQ3niH5o4W3eoqUFapydYHG0NXj0Hh6HT-LoJfj3DSyBqkGncMN_NtJaFLnXvPPidp60VJyvEPsTbIzyBLiEKkPiM2ZSBh8CSU4s/s800/Chris+Everard+via+desire+to+inspire.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-size:78%;">(Chris Everard via Desire to Inspire)</span></div><p><br /> </p><p> </p><p align="center">Well the auction for our lake house came and went on thursday but didn't sell. A real sign of the times when people expect us to give away a prime piece of real estate. Nvm, more time for us to enjoy it :)</p><p align="center">Anyhoo, it's been another mental week and I guess it wont get any slower for a few weeks yet. I had to post some of the absolutely stunning images that are inspiring me this week.</p><p align="center">I hope you're having a joyous weekend filled with lots of Chrissy festivities :)<br /></p><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN7YKXu0My3xJViWKnhugl-8iWOvq8bcj2EHo66zpRx75nh3Ih6kS72-zuAnAfgVpRC-7inoCIqqOVz5-yEc3B80l0t1HkiNAadndPosrtNdnOp5r-49k2UvPerDf-QkYpZbxJXR_HsTlA/s1600-h/traditional+home.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278785264034429346" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 599px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 600px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN7YKXu0My3xJViWKnhugl-8iWOvq8bcj2EHo66zpRx75nh3Ih6kS72-zuAnAfgVpRC-7inoCIqqOVz5-yEc3B80l0t1HkiNAadndPosrtNdnOp5r-49k2UvPerDf-QkYpZbxJXR_HsTlA/s800/traditional+home.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-size:78%;">(Traditional Home)</span></div><br /><div align="center"><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizYhN-mCZCyP4lIcWrTNBBgCnYhJXuvrG3rnTAL4t2NR5FM7q5W8vVlqwVrcMQKc1o82w9INP31njwIdn30Ok9h4So5M9TbEKv7zpt4uCd6jSfizIpcU9F3x-QhQL-W630q68ZAsDcRAfg/s1600-h/latest+sussex.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278784611087153234" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 600px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 495px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizYhN-mCZCyP4lIcWrTNBBgCnYhJXuvrG3rnTAL4t2NR5FM7q5W8vVlqwVrcMQKc1o82w9INP31njwIdn30Ok9h4So5M9TbEKv7zpt4uCd6jSfizIpcU9F3x-QhQL-W630q68ZAsDcRAfg/s800/latest+sussex.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-size:78%;">(Latest Sussex)</span></div><br /><div align="center"><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyMSspv__QcahA0cYKryQis-m6Ls83iX_jtlqBWnlbImUq4GKEURbjjTUuYtkctNZJvR7v1qxhwWExkQZZZnpzAHthC4nNzWA4LGLFZhLHg7iO3R4SJHdiwkDo9jabPuQDGsuT5SnKWH0J/s1600-h/Eric+Roth+via+Desire+To+Inspire.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278783166126398914" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 514px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 600px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyMSspv__QcahA0cYKryQis-m6Ls83iX_jtlqBWnlbImUq4GKEURbjjTUuYtkctNZJvR7v1qxhwWExkQZZZnpzAHthC4nNzWA4LGLFZhLHg7iO3R4SJHdiwkDo9jabPuQDGsuT5SnKWH0J/s800/Eric+Roth+via+Desire+To+Inspire.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-size:78%;">(Eric Roth via Desire to Inspire)</span></div><br /><div align="center"><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFShfRlYWg6nlQNaQoflfdSW4N3svNMSn3irkikn74-nu64bL3fpEayIppfOV_aJH4buYOYHXxVjtN0g5aqTnyX4oqqYp1tcqriwuU-7AoBczY2pjtM4Bh-2UDf01Krj2vck25nhTLpHOT/s1600-h/Eric+Roth+via+Desire+To+Inspire2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278782847057513090" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 600px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 465px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFShfRlYWg6nlQNaQoflfdSW4N3svNMSn3irkikn74-nu64bL3fpEayIppfOV_aJH4buYOYHXxVjtN0g5aqTnyX4oqqYp1tcqriwuU-7AoBczY2pjtM4Bh-2UDf01Krj2vck25nhTLpHOT/s800/Eric+Roth+via+Desire+To+Inspire2.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-size:78%;">(Eric Roth via Desire to Inspire)</span></div><br /><div align="center"><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ5tl4fScwj63eS7CaVuQ3NJvqfVclyzsW7HPs94eJL7So6lrLwnIowOQGEzZzhGo_m7fm8wh9DHmonHdK5q9nem9WVgLgnGZdoqQlj_srPX_Lqhfw0OhzcBuuuIjF17GNLGl5UeMD9PGV/s1600-h/Eric+Cohler.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278782561056520674" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 600px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 557px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ5tl4fScwj63eS7CaVuQ3NJvqfVclyzsW7HPs94eJL7So6lrLwnIowOQGEzZzhGo_m7fm8wh9DHmonHdK5q9nem9WVgLgnGZdoqQlj_srPX_Lqhfw0OhzcBuuuIjF17GNLGl5UeMD9PGV/s800/Eric+Cohler.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-size:78%;">(Eric Coher via Cote de Texas)</span></div><br /><div align="center"><div align="center"><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzTiXeT9t97ckRx7Dmj-TZOGJ0dokewAkQTLL6D1YfORf4CRb-aigT7UGGCZx9l7CDWh0RzLOSyd2v2ZWXXGF9UlxzciHZKVwAvt1bOwpNwDkH327LQ15j_10BfzaTxQvxRosBsgUjqKfi/s1600-h/Betsy+Johnson+via+Taverne+Agency.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278780771221751938" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 527px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 600px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzTiXeT9t97ckRx7Dmj-TZOGJ0dokewAkQTLL6D1YfORf4CRb-aigT7UGGCZx9l7CDWh0RzLOSyd2v2ZWXXGF9UlxzciHZKVwAvt1bOwpNwDkH327LQ15j_10BfzaTxQvxRosBsgUjqKfi/s800/Betsy+Johnson+via+Taverne+Agency.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-size:78%;">(Betsy Johnson via Taverne-Agency)</span></div><br /><div align="center"><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5Hj-JZRkr7yRrXNRkLtGtwdR4GLNw-UdFjFVR0W34I2ME4iITi6nu6sEwHfD5I4wamyFq2wI15OAeHMdSFcxvI6l1cmmjOBGAZSxHr-FqW_qBhkf0vZ7coRbJQNEl-wdoLVYxhMQdyq_L/s1600-h/apartment+therapy.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278780395738108242" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 600px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 500px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5Hj-JZRkr7yRrXNRkLtGtwdR4GLNw-UdFjFVR0W34I2ME4iITi6nu6sEwHfD5I4wamyFq2wI15OAeHMdSFcxvI6l1cmmjOBGAZSxHr-FqW_qBhkf0vZ7coRbJQNEl-wdoLVYxhMQdyq_L/s800/apartment+therapy.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-size:78%;">(Shabby Chic via Apartment Therapy)</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Villa Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09763139377760306970noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6176257738808884915.post-66131206890044007362008-12-09T09:50:00.044+11:002008-12-10T20:37:42.052+11:00A nursery fit for a princess...<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1cYlev8qCNPdaRNS1FE7uF3J16J8WoxcuzkBvkWGxvMbm10IR1n46c4QwdIYJpCYau6H9UGHBbP-K2oLqt7j_zxUH8Dd32W9XUvRrlaGZU8MBtRUmkWaCbhbSkeACqhG152ciV-XYh4BX/s1600-h/Petit+Tresor+via+All+things+bright+and+beautiful.png"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277569649645050338" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 472px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 600px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1cYlev8qCNPdaRNS1FE7uF3J16J8WoxcuzkBvkWGxvMbm10IR1n46c4QwdIYJpCYau6H9UGHBbP-K2oLqt7j_zxUH8Dd32W9XUvRrlaGZU8MBtRUmkWaCbhbSkeACqhG152ciV-XYh4BX/s800/Petit+Tresor+via+All+things+bright+and+beautiful.png" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">(petit tresor)</span><br /><br /><br />Spending time with my nextdoor neighbours brand new boo boo one can't help but feel clucky. No I'm not going to go there myself lol but I do hope to design a French/vintage with a touch of glam inspired nursery someday. My neighbours didn't find out what they were having therefore planned their nursery around a very basic neutral background. When I say basic, I mean beige! But a lovely beige at that :) I think they made a wise choice. Their furniture is a very dark, almost ebony timber. Their overall colour scheme looks similar to J'Lo's nursery above :) When I ask friends who are pregnant what colour they are painting their pending babies room alot of them can't wait to experiment with lots of colour. Friends who don't know the sex of their baby often want mint green or lemon and others who know of the sex go straight for the bright pinks and blues.<br /><br /><br />I personally prefer a nursery to be predominantly white. A newborn baby is the most pure form of human therefore I believe should be adorned in white. I absolutely love to see a newborn baby dressed up in a white nightie or all-in-one suit. To me, it epitomizes their youth.<br /><br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0zAUqwwE7XGdElaeA0uz7f32ySYnDxT_RIwA1trP9sXBKSZFG_MX38_5YGRcwSE_eNIMc3Z2JI6WErCzquaw6pAQwBA1WhTZeOJRVm1N1RdWPjux4m5GN5ruz0TwEQ92g3jlGMqjPu-3N/s1600-h/chic+shak+via+All+things+bright+and+beautiful.png"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277907949794213570" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 392px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0zAUqwwE7XGdElaeA0uz7f32ySYnDxT_RIwA1trP9sXBKSZFG_MX38_5YGRcwSE_eNIMc3Z2JI6WErCzquaw6pAQwBA1WhTZeOJRVm1N1RdWPjux4m5GN5ruz0TwEQ92g3jlGMqjPu-3N/s400/chic+shak+via+All+things+bright+and+beautiful.png" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">(chic shak)</span><br /></p><br /><br />When I say I like nursery's in white I don't mean ALL white like the image above. Yikes! They've just come from heaven to earth they now need to experience pops of colour ;)<br /><br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihGCVqjeQep1_FcAaCR6CbLvm0FpyjP_Jda1xyXub70ed869JUfY-dZc84x_qi72wfWRK7XVbDm9WsJ8U1hUS9k3AwXhbXHyU_q1VURwNIvb9iWCirpRE099FTxl3_xfRoB9lPEwZPtTKI/s1600-h/Judith+Van+Mourik+via+Taverne+Agency.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277561229440610546" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 294px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihGCVqjeQep1_FcAaCR6CbLvm0FpyjP_Jda1xyXub70ed869JUfY-dZc84x_qi72wfWRK7XVbDm9WsJ8U1hUS9k3AwXhbXHyU_q1VURwNIvb9iWCirpRE099FTxl3_xfRoB9lPEwZPtTKI/s400/Judith+Van+Mourik+via+Taverne+Agency.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">(taverne-agency)</span><br /></p><br /><br />When first bringing a baby home most of us like to have a smaller bed next to ours for easy access during the night feeding phase lol. Really, babies are only able to sleep in these types of beds for about 4 to 5 months maximum therefore I think it's a waste to take up too much space out of your room with large cradles or bassinets with canopys and valances and such. I really love these sweet moses baskets. Easy maintenance, cosy, unintrusive, multifunctional and with a little monogrammed bedding I think they look fit for royalty.<br /><br /><br /><p></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277985751354783938" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 244px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1RypJpyrqpq6-N-nwRwAhkzNK30VIc4MIdNG1G4if4BYdVnG6DwEL8unxoAVSiiRybqZuj8_w_jF44Ki-ondseRlGzj8c48c6k5Js8avkY3A-hGHKGF56rl47gvugEzvRiWfKjr4dd8sy/s400/Petit+Tresor3.JPG" border="0" /><span style="font-size:78%;">(Petit Tresor)</span><br /><br />If I were to decorate a nursery for a little girl I'd begin by painting the walls either antique white or a very pale beige.<br /><br /><br />Without going crazy with bright colours and patterns, which we all know as they say you should never do as it stimulates their mind when they are supposed to be resting, I believe there are more subtle ways of incorporating interest for the baby but at a much calmer level.<br /><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpbQ1Wcx-l1qe4TNNOHsUjiou7P-7LRTPJ1xwGwwye75Z6Ig64UT0KvQB1dT7p5EiDwk8rk5TGHpGQHC3vOG0E0Py2RhNCkN5viZHx5yMkNJwBvUvNRgAfB62fOj5sJPGULfXiOmtuk-Zi/s1600-h/Ohdeedoh.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277957752783711938" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpbQ1Wcx-l1qe4TNNOHsUjiou7P-7LRTPJ1xwGwwye75Z6Ig64UT0KvQB1dT7p5EiDwk8rk5TGHpGQHC3vOG0E0Py2RhNCkN5viZHx5yMkNJwBvUvNRgAfB62fOj5sJPGULfXiOmtuk-Zi/s400/Ohdeedoh.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-size:78%;">(Ohdeedoh)</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;"></span><br />I LOVE the image above. Who needs an annoying mobile hanging over the cot/crib when you could have a beautiful sparkly chandelier hanging from the ceiling or sconces on the walls. Imagine the pretty soft colours that would dance around the room when the sun bounces off the crystals.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGegtP8IMQyV2YAZ9s_5ZvzdcHwAvgheGcUSDkcynN-8Ti5rK5Mp_0e_Ct2gZGoYiv5r_aWTVqhd2JeCLbLqG7ybTTRW6fk2SZdW1Fk3TKBIN_GgWHnFZDldPT5Pzy9gYF63ZUvN-Z_J_y/s1600-h/Petit+Tresor9.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277992908430549154" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 398px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 399px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGegtP8IMQyV2YAZ9s_5ZvzdcHwAvgheGcUSDkcynN-8Ti5rK5Mp_0e_Ct2gZGoYiv5r_aWTVqhd2JeCLbLqG7ybTTRW6fk2SZdW1Fk3TKBIN_GgWHnFZDldPT5Pzy9gYF63ZUvN-Z_J_y/s400/Petit+Tresor9.JPG" border="0" /><br /></a><br /><br />When it comes to a cot/crib I absolutely love iron. Timber slim slat cots are lovely also but I just love the delicacy of iron cots. Again to me, children, as they get older, tend to acquire more chunky furniture, predominantely timber, so I like the thought of a petit delicate baby sleeping in a petit delicate bed. Alot of iron cots have an heirloom stigma attached to them and rightly so. They are that something extra special you wouldn't want to just throw away after your baby has outgrown it, more like pass it down the family tree.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277955893987982210" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh93gChLWcZcPg4Jj3coYBnw01RFdKytwfgXrRWsNW4a8P3Ks-Qa1eXtfNix4A1oQUBWtNlzZiOeuCbr2uBOIudmelcKfZlww0gZDlmzMp1i2D77_SJjHfDR0mf7r0pJAmMw_IqGix3rahF/s400/celebrity+babies.jpg" border="0" /> <span style="font-size:78%;">(celebrity babies)</span><br /><br />I absolutely love Toile patterns for the soft furnishings, especially if it depicts children, animals or nursery rhymes.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqc3D8gSsCN8MSiHHZRrmkXeDcjpL-86LBYzz-KkTngZnDeWTge5k9taGFxOOZ6e8NwUo66T97iXliQsiAQsu5LJyTeenQ7ueGoC9qWwXmm79_yTYsalWToOGAos48iIr8skIa988G_vpJ/s1600-h/img63l.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277560345173888338" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqc3D8gSsCN8MSiHHZRrmkXeDcjpL-86LBYzz-KkTngZnDeWTge5k9taGFxOOZ6e8NwUo66T97iXliQsiAQsu5LJyTeenQ7ueGoC9qWwXmm79_yTYsalWToOGAos48iIr8skIa988G_vpJ/s400/img63l.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278037502416940018" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 246px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 399px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjuwyzAKIkDhvlVHiM0LrtpAFhve6O5VQ7r6sMJxTMxkSTSa4fdBbsZTA3yqVQcqMWefA4JNm4fbAUak6i375hwwBlcAjsc6oa-X6W1DbNG5u7KOFlQO5H6X7_5sqUcgIGVNES1294zbee/s400/Petit+Tresor11.JPG" border="0" /> If you don't have built in wardrobes a beautiful armoire would be a perfect choice and the caning on this one is a welcomed texture.</div><br /><div align="center"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbV30DT49IW6xExNuN79T3vKbB1mrlNjmqq7M3fzwTqytRtcQuoe2fve286OJRvGK33sphBcCNx-MQXXK8wbwkFyGxob0MiNfMrOdmJa4NcdRufAUcyT3Wmhx66nOOltAuBSnRluNuWWq2/s1600-h/img75l.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277560014515898306" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 323px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 396px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbV30DT49IW6xExNuN79T3vKbB1mrlNjmqq7M3fzwTqytRtcQuoe2fve286OJRvGK33sphBcCNx-MQXXK8wbwkFyGxob0MiNfMrOdmJa4NcdRufAUcyT3Wmhx66nOOltAuBSnRluNuWWq2/s400/img75l.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuybPLPT9mFAObTWKD83heB3gghrxWNZhrFStvtEW9_njmNkgRWh3pfzl9-JYWa6_s_qMkcZF4aIz4_ZX4TyUxmOEYkGZYHRhwghgXafC4ZAFbCMYqqQl9lXGx2R9JscF_1AgeyHDzdAFu/s1600-h/Petit+Tresor.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278031963248275010" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 366px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 396px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuybPLPT9mFAObTWKD83heB3gghrxWNZhrFStvtEW9_njmNkgRWh3pfzl9-JYWa6_s_qMkcZF4aIz4_ZX4TyUxmOEYkGZYHRhwghgXafC4ZAFbCMYqqQl9lXGx2R9JscF_1AgeyHDzdAFu/s400/Petit+Tresor.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Ok there is no avoiding some of the chunky, practical furniture every babies room needs. When you have a limited space i don't believe you should crowd the room with a changing station and a chest of draws. I love the draws/change table combination. It makes sense to make two functions out of one piece. What is it with me and monogrammes lately? I can't get enough! I'm already planning on trying to encorporate some monogrammed cushions into one of my clients formal living room and now thinking about nursery's I think it's paramount you display SOMETHING with your beautiful new babies initial/s. Really welcome your cherub to their new home by personalizing the space</span>.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0YYrF7Y1LBwg0_KlUolRxWzzJF2J_E2gzOzvMXq2GcsUqLCYmhb0hz71ZjF_VQdRbwkriWooOFcpOWKpoKy0-auUXbIdvaL8QOLW0XqYN0fU0YfjHNOkAKgaKfh3wdt3d6zEbbRfrW05C/s1600-h/Petit+Tresor2.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277997103918978098" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 294px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0YYrF7Y1LBwg0_KlUolRxWzzJF2J_E2gzOzvMXq2GcsUqLCYmhb0hz71ZjF_VQdRbwkriWooOFcpOWKpoKy0-auUXbIdvaL8QOLW0XqYN0fU0YfjHNOkAKgaKfh3wdt3d6zEbbRfrW05C/s400/Petit+Tresor2.JPG" border="0" /></a> You know me and my love for painted furniture....I couldn't resist including this lovely piece as another option. It's very detailed but not tacky or overdone and if you were to keep detail painted pieces to just one again it will offer the baby interest and wont be overstated.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggqiUtKcfVjjR-nFCqu2gUUijhyepRGz1CwAxXFx-v2fEzLka27WD4r2wwH9Ly9H3fr0GVwPaZ2hfogmfmB35cfU5I0Cm9eR0BD7_USsdQk7gIcvDolEg3KgipI3o58jJniFF874RCJMpZ/s1600-h/Petit+Tresor8.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277996945303687122" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 286px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 397px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggqiUtKcfVjjR-nFCqu2gUUijhyepRGz1CwAxXFx-v2fEzLka27WD4r2wwH9Ly9H3fr0GVwPaZ2hfogmfmB35cfU5I0Cm9eR0BD7_USsdQk7gIcvDolEg3KgipI3o58jJniFF874RCJMpZ/s400/Petit+Tresor8.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />I love ornate furniture in a nursery, offering depth and texture with that important touch of whimsy.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkiLRUFdvBTL3FNguo0IijtjxgPe_h5ms7278GD8e14LOvZAEYcgeF3q-B89rNl3_5Qff4MgFm4pXeyysn18ZjIaUIwvWKi1BDSd40agChrNs3iNn9MCjXGg2SDbXrbrdDjhn3HzNUbG8J/s1600-h/Petit+Tresor6.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277996792368465762" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 386px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkiLRUFdvBTL3FNguo0IijtjxgPe_h5ms7278GD8e14LOvZAEYcgeF3q-B89rNl3_5Qff4MgFm4pXeyysn18ZjIaUIwvWKi1BDSd40agChrNs3iNn9MCjXGg2SDbXrbrdDjhn3HzNUbG8J/s400/Petit+Tresor6.JPG" border="0" /></a>This would be a sweet nightstand and perfect to neatly display all the beautiful heirloom gifts you recieve from family and friends. Actually I'm looking for piece similar for my own daughters room. Unfortunately the tufted bench I was using next to her bed has proven to be a bit of a pain and not the functional piece I'd hoped. It's now at the end of my bed where I suppose it was original made for.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAA1PsVj82AJxua1V-zl5XyDCRFRRtKxlwUCmqY33j7oudt0xfFzvq-5Ow9ZS2CE8stQ7CjP6h0nMZ2yGDhiQpmXNuKt1quEtGJybfwGewbcUxO8JZVT8AwdqRNCJ5zOMUxILQ1f9kijfU/s1600-h/Petit+Tresor7.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277996651221307426" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 354px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAA1PsVj82AJxua1V-zl5XyDCRFRRtKxlwUCmqY33j7oudt0xfFzvq-5Ow9ZS2CE8stQ7CjP6h0nMZ2yGDhiQpmXNuKt1quEtGJybfwGewbcUxO8JZVT8AwdqRNCJ5zOMUxILQ1f9kijfU/s400/Petit+Tresor7.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Another darling option for a nightstand.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSGhOxw6K7KFIAE0sNK5FJgzTRzw2IvSSLAJEsyV75GmxKKuA3BAelufLIsl3HSLWYmSwc1R-j8qVuBF3MyBz-bl73XkPutEIVbpwmh69aPfDrVwkVjz2nk3TlMbdq0GJCVD3Ve1SqrFfr/s1600-h/Petit+Tresor5.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278003725649192770" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 305px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSGhOxw6K7KFIAE0sNK5FJgzTRzw2IvSSLAJEsyV75GmxKKuA3BAelufLIsl3HSLWYmSwc1R-j8qVuBF3MyBz-bl73XkPutEIVbpwmh69aPfDrVwkVjz2nk3TlMbdq0GJCVD3Ve1SqrFfr/s400/Petit+Tresor5.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"></span><br />This Louis style chaise is probably highly impractical but can I just say what a gorgeous piece of furniture it is? :)<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKbG12Ik_npiHi1N-0FYqDrJeD3M1z4eQb0zlshENlN1n9YGRD30YboJGRiY8p5O4d1nRAKzCyvXFVFW8J3KWWbA8IAwJ7OXBpEMGPHe83N47zu9MOzpaTlQwSXCFEe5zTNZB6Wykc2dOp/s1600-h/Petit+Tresor10.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278006476194988450" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 334px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKbG12Ik_npiHi1N-0FYqDrJeD3M1z4eQb0zlshENlN1n9YGRD30YboJGRiY8p5O4d1nRAKzCyvXFVFW8J3KWWbA8IAwJ7OXBpEMGPHe83N47zu9MOzpaTlQwSXCFEe5zTNZB6Wykc2dOp/s400/Petit+Tresor10.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"></span><div align="center"><br />If space permits i'd be more inclined to use a gorgeous tufted glider like the one above in a beautiful vintage floral or toile fabric or combination of both. I wouldn't bother with the ottoman unless client requests.<br /><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6QIxgniZv7erg4AZ8q_yrJ1toh-NCGbwb7zhWfWuPBs1cXotS61E7qtfBdd6UAyLVBYl8xz9vrDb50WEARxHrdb-Tuv33zCsduysMtxka4js899TwTKgvoE44-01zcl2BLjbDZ0wfONIX/s1600-h/Petit+Tresor4.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278003563336313810" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 312px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6QIxgniZv7erg4AZ8q_yrJ1toh-NCGbwb7zhWfWuPBs1cXotS61E7qtfBdd6UAyLVBYl8xz9vrDb50WEARxHrdb-Tuv33zCsduysMtxka4js899TwTKgvoE44-01zcl2BLjbDZ0wfONIX/s400/Petit+Tresor4.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"></span><br />Moving onto accents, if I wasn't using any other detail painted pieces in the room I'd love a little table and chairs set just like this, anxiously awaiting the first of many tea parties.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLbDyEdKae2VarrDyJqDQiF_XXsxNHdcDf5MrkPhj0r-U6_bv5a9uC6z_ugfF2Dg56WootLhU0057hmkncoZfPtL4n5knhsBvNeuj6LkH1xRRj4Tmpcqm79mLXA5r23XQTXLKXhCKVj-g2/s1600-h/house+to+home13.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277559470585941570" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLbDyEdKae2VarrDyJqDQiF_XXsxNHdcDf5MrkPhj0r-U6_bv5a9uC6z_ugfF2Dg56WootLhU0057hmkncoZfPtL4n5knhsBvNeuj6LkH1xRRj4Tmpcqm79mLXA5r23XQTXLKXhCKVj-g2/s400/house+to+home13.bmp" border="0" /></a></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">(house to home)</span></div><br /><br />Another small but lovely detail to add to any baby girl or boys room is to display your favourite of their clothes ie: their christening gowns. I love the look of shelving with little pegs hung above the change table and beautiful baby outfits hanging in a row.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKs-LcZhG_tZVWm449f_g0dRv1HCz15VA6SoSXR-gT9GWxrh4vjnkg8F1Cad0LVxdAJL-kh2njOembbNOMfiMcAM0Nl2SFBlHm3ZH3yJrLBvwLA24XjQyno4ocbZSKy6ec_pLM-Ty6eBbm/s1600-h/Kimberley+Seldon+via+Desire+To+Inspire2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277561484996474898" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKs-LcZhG_tZVWm449f_g0dRv1HCz15VA6SoSXR-gT9GWxrh4vjnkg8F1Cad0LVxdAJL-kh2njOembbNOMfiMcAM0Nl2SFBlHm3ZH3yJrLBvwLA24XjQyno4ocbZSKy6ec_pLM-Ty6eBbm/s400/Kimberley+Seldon+via+Desire+To+Inspire2.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div align="center">Look at that gorgeous bunny lamp?! What an enchanting element. </div><div align="center"><br /><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbpHU69c-bpi730iQ3HxG6Zsy1I3YAzRo0tg46qlU4DlqyIa39IWfxQ5ghXq3Jiguuo9GYu-FjzDbHd7iw_JWQbrOMp-0jMRqzopMhgpEhOXozA1yNzldfk8iS8imEgVO7IIILI2sfnTWm/s1600-h/French+weave2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278039836797759922" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 299px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbpHU69c-bpi730iQ3HxG6Zsy1I3YAzRo0tg46qlU4DlqyIa39IWfxQ5ghXq3Jiguuo9GYu-FjzDbHd7iw_JWQbrOMp-0jMRqzopMhgpEhOXozA1yNzldfk8iS8imEgVO7IIILI2sfnTWm/s400/French+weave2.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">(french weave)</span></div><div align="center"><br />You know I would also try my hardest to get an aubusson rug in there ;)<br /><br /><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxE9ppDaltfmjQNwRWMhLHxICiltv8swwgDqTxx_h4VYg8Bt9hy-vioae1iRf28fztNEwnFnnIQTWxdrgpCodIiLdfvGiH5qnxZyhD7aX6K4rT0kHmfJeOssbW2_g3FDwWrNyIYcui_tKO/s1600-h/besse+pease.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278029894655247074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 392px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 301px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxE9ppDaltfmjQNwRWMhLHxICiltv8swwgDqTxx_h4VYg8Bt9hy-vioae1iRf28fztNEwnFnnIQTWxdrgpCodIiLdfvGiH5qnxZyhD7aX6K4rT0kHmfJeOssbW2_g3FDwWrNyIYcui_tKO/s400/besse+pease.gif" border="0" /> <p align="center"></a>Finally, what vintage inspired nursery would be complete without some of the beautiful artwork of Mz <a href="http://www.bessiepease.com/">Besse Pease Gutman </a>in slightly ornate white frames.<br /><br /></p><div align="center"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCuQymRhfxwm4pbCK48GymsmWZDRJRE6yeNBOJtc76jmTubYsjjApFxa0yzDMxT3kn4WxA5IrOiedVijsCAGzP1-Vtxn6un-bHbxr6awDnC3AEJAtGYTkuM7TmdtesAlonnZUuo9h_JOhc/s1600-h/besse+pease2.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278029544200025906" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 215px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 288px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCuQymRhfxwm4pbCK48GymsmWZDRJRE6yeNBOJtc76jmTubYsjjApFxa0yzDMxT3kn4WxA5IrOiedVijsCAGzP1-Vtxn6un-bHbxr6awDnC3AEJAtGYTkuM7TmdtesAlonnZUuo9h_JOhc/s400/besse+pease2.gif" border="0" /> <p align="center"></a>These are my three favourites!<br /><br /></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRcR6ldnGX3lBLcgx5yNA7pMyyezcs5WEKb5kHZjafN_Wi78Uoz-FCa3T2SutmMDnF9eKSgBir_etUyGWPc1x3N0g4m9yc1m55OIIG4P0bwxzdxjK4QqBwCH2JN3WoO5zu2NF92SG4zTFS/s1600-h/besse+pease3.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278029438468903490" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 398px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 281px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRcR6ldnGX3lBLcgx5yNA7pMyyezcs5WEKb5kHZjafN_Wi78Uoz-FCa3T2SutmMDnF9eKSgBir_etUyGWPc1x3N0g4m9yc1m55OIIG4P0bwxzdxjK4QqBwCH2JN3WoO5zu2NF92SG4zTFS/s400/besse+pease3.gif" border="0" /> <p align="center"></a><br />Ok this post was a little more detailed than I first expected so I'm all babied out now and snapped back to reality lol.<br /><br /></p><div align="center"></div><br /><br /><div align="center">I'm quite certain my next baby will be a yappy handbag dog lol</div><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><br /><div align="center">All furniture featured was from <a href="http://www.petittresor.com/web/default.aspx">Petit Tresor</a></div>Villa Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09763139377760306970noreply@blogger.com7