A Fashionable Entrance

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Isn't this staircase/chandelier fabulous not to mention what lies beneath?

Speaking of making an entrance, do you like my little blog makeover? (sorry for anyone catching me mid-way through) I'm attempting to go a little more sophisticated while also incorporating one of my lovely thrift buys...

Let me know what you think, your feedback is completely appreciated! I may still make some changes...

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Our party

Here are some pics from our party on Saturday. We had a great time although a bit of r and r was needed yesterday!

I used the Indonesian flags I bought in Bali last year. My lanterns and fairy lights I wrapped around our balcony, ahem, excuse the glass of beer!

Flowers everywhere and candles (although those photos didn't really come out very well).

A really lovely evening. Hope everyone's weekend was equally full of colour!
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Beach party

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Given this time of year we weren't able to do the above, nice isn't it? But we did have a colourful time :-) Pictures to come very soon!

I have some award duties today. I have to say at this point all the blogs that I've come across on my travels have been utterly inspiring and so creative. It's so great to be back in a creative community (I used to work full time in the arts and part time for BBC radio - busy days!)

Anyway some special mentions as I'd like to pass on the 101 Award to:

Shawna from Poppies and Sunshine
Joyce at I love Pretty Little Things
Clare from Little Bear Stories
Daniëlle from Paris Pastry

I'd also like to award the Your Blog is Over the Top to:

Shari from Little Blue Deer
Saskia from Join My Joy
Janette from My Sweet Prints
Zaira from Little Emma English Home
Pam from Bayside Moments

Just as I write this I've been awarded the Blog Lovin' award! Thanks so much Shawna from Poppies and Sunshine. Just to be different and to spread the love a bit more, I'm passing this award this to everyone who leaves a comment on this post!

Hope you're all having a good weekend, I'm in need of a good Sunday roast!
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My Friday Pretty

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This is my Friday pretty. I just think it's an adorable scene! I have a young cousin, Olivia who is currently the same age as this little girl and actually looks quite like her. Livvy is in line to be one of my bridesmaids one day, this picture makes me think of that! :-)

Now Cornflake has been the lucky recipient of two new awards, yay! They are sitting proudly in my award page :-)

Thank you so, so much to Debby from Inspired Design who has given me the 101 Award and Bren from Chasing Beauty who has awarded me Your Blog is Over the Top. If you haven't already, please run on over and check out these great blogs.

How can I choose who to pass these awards to when there are so many great bloggers out there? Really hard. I'm going to have a little think about it and come back to you!

With the 101 Award you have to list 10 things you love, here goes...

Aside from the obvious (family, friends) I love

1.) My food but vegetarian only! Italian is my favourite followed by Indian, Thai, Mexican and Indonesian! :-)
2.) Followed by...chocolate, cupcakes, gelato, meringue, muffins, cookies....
3.) Living in Australia and checking out new beaches
4.) Having fresh flowers in my home
5.) Exploring new countries
6.) Thrift and sale shopping (I'm addicted)
7.) Classical music
8.) Being surrounded by beautiful things
9.) Dancing up a storm on the dance floor!
10.) Laughing so hard I cry - heehee

And now there's an 11th, blogging!

Have a super weekend everyone!! xx