Wednesday, January 5, 2011
I am...
"tickled pink!" to be guest blogging for the lovely Ana of Rearranged Design today. My post features interior decorating schemes which incorporate, yes, you guessed it, pink. I hope you will pop over and take a look - it's the first time I've done this!
To tie in with this I thought I would take a look at using pink outside. First up in bold tones-
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I've got to get a Vespa methinks, or maybe a Volkswagon?!
and then in something a little more pastel -
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I just love that little caravan - I could live in it until that little pink house becomes available!
So there you have it, some pink for the great outdoors. I quite like it. What do you think?
Happy Wednesday,
Stephie x
Monday, January 3, 2011
In 2011...
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is the colour of the year. So...
this week, it's all about ... pink!
Now anyone that knows me well knows that I have a bit of a thing for pink. I really don't need any encouragement when it comes to using it but I know that there would be those amongst you who are not so convinced. Since, at this time of the year, it's all about parties, I thought I'd start the week looking at using pink to celebrate!
It can be bold and fuchsia
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or pretty and pastel
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or just simply a pretty afternoon tea or picnic
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Whatever your preference, it's time to find your inner pink and enjoy.
See you on Wednesday with some pink decorating and some exciting news!
Hope your New Year was rosy,
Stephie x
Friday, December 31, 2010
Ten things...
I have loved about 2010! These are not in any particular order nor are they meant to be deep and meaningful, just some things that have made me smile!
One:
Speaking of smiles, my new camera ( mine is a little more modern than the one pictured above!). A surprise pressie from my lovely hubbie. Although I am by no means a photographer, I love that I can take some half way decent shots and use them for my work and blog. I am actually interested in taking photos now and I love it - I hope to get better in 2011!
Two:
I am not much of a reader (something I am working towards rectifying) but this book is amazing and I couldn't put it down. I highly recommend it. My favourite book for this year.
Three:
My new kitchen. No! This isn't it! It's not quite finished yet so I am saving this as a post for next year. I am so happy with it and can't wait to show you.
Four:
Our trip to Melbourne. Just wonderful, I got to eat at the Press Club - chocolate fondant how I love you - and once again my hubbie surprised me with a gift for no reason - my awesome boots!
Five:
Rocking out to the amazing George Benson at the Opera House. Sixty seven and he's still got it! I loved too that my son enjoyed it. You know what teenagers are like - difficult to engage at the best of times!
Six:
The surprise picnic my husband organised for our wedding anniversary. Under the harbour bridge with my favourite bottle of bubbles - what more could a girl want? I am very spoiled!
Seven:
Starting my blog! I never thought that anyone would read it - but they do! Not only do I have followers, TEN at the moment!, but I have made many friends from all over the world. It has been a fantastic experience and I can't wait to see what next year brings on the blogging front for me and all my internet friends too!
Eight:
That I got my husband front row, yes front row, tickets to see Neil Finn as a surprise for his birthday. I don't know what he thought but I was like a schoolgirl! We were so close I couldn't believe it!
Nine:
I know that I have blogged about this before but it is my all time favourite song for 2010! I love it - cool band and cool clip too - enjoy!
Ten:
Being able to be a part of some wonderful celebrations with family and friends. I hope to share many more in the New Year!
So there you have it, my last post for 2010. I hope you can look back on your year fondly as well. I look forward to seeing you in 2011 - a new decade - how exciting!
May your new year celebrations be wonderful,
Stephie x
One:
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Speaking of smiles, my new camera ( mine is a little more modern than the one pictured above!). A surprise pressie from my lovely hubbie. Although I am by no means a photographer, I love that I can take some half way decent shots and use them for my work and blog. I am actually interested in taking photos now and I love it - I hope to get better in 2011!
Two:
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“When everything was quiet. I went up to the corridor and the curtain of the living room was open just a crack….I could see outside. I watched, only for a few seconds.”
He had not seen the outside world for twenty-two months. There was no anger or reproach.
“How did it look?”
Max lifted his head, with great sorrow and great astonishment.
“There were stars,” he said. “They burned my eyes.”
I am not much of a reader (something I am working towards rectifying) but this book is amazing and I couldn't put it down. I highly recommend it. My favourite book for this year.
Three:
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My new kitchen. No! This isn't it! It's not quite finished yet so I am saving this as a post for next year. I am so happy with it and can't wait to show you.
Four:
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Our trip to Melbourne. Just wonderful, I got to eat at the Press Club - chocolate fondant how I love you - and once again my hubbie surprised me with a gift for no reason - my awesome boots!
Five:
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Rocking out to the amazing George Benson at the Opera House. Sixty seven and he's still got it! I loved too that my son enjoyed it. You know what teenagers are like - difficult to engage at the best of times!
Six:
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The surprise picnic my husband organised for our wedding anniversary. Under the harbour bridge with my favourite bottle of bubbles - what more could a girl want? I am very spoiled!
Seven:
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Starting my blog! I never thought that anyone would read it - but they do! Not only do I have followers, TEN at the moment!, but I have made many friends from all over the world. It has been a fantastic experience and I can't wait to see what next year brings on the blogging front for me and all my internet friends too!
Eight:
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That I got my husband front row, yes front row, tickets to see Neil Finn as a surprise for his birthday. I don't know what he thought but I was like a schoolgirl! We were so close I couldn't believe it!
Nine:
I know that I have blogged about this before but it is my all time favourite song for 2010! I love it - cool band and cool clip too - enjoy!
Ten:
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So there you have it, my last post for 2010. I hope you can look back on your year fondly as well. I look forward to seeing you in 2011 - a new decade - how exciting!
May your new year celebrations be wonderful,
Stephie x
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Oh my goodness...
where did Christmas go?!
I hope that you all took some time out to relax and enjoy being with friends and family. Please tell me that I am not the only person who now needs to go on a diet! What is with all the food at this time of the year?!
I have finally gotten myself organised and sorted out my decorating photos so, without further ado, here are some snapshots of Christmas 2010 at ChezB.
Our lounge room was vintage and foresty and also featured an Advent calendar- yes, I did finally get around to organising one!
We were very lucky this year to get a real tree as the poor Sydney weather made them very hard to come by-
Even though it wasn't the best looking tree we've ever had, I loved it's quirkiness and fairy lights make anything look good! Having that pine smell in the house more than makes up for its shortcomings anyway!
Next up, I found some gorgeous illustrations in a cook book (yes, that's right cook books are for looking, not cooking for me!) and copied and framed them. I added old bottles, some wooden and stick on numbers and flowers from the garden to create a "Twelve Days of Christmas" display in the dining room.
Our family room was a little more contemporary with a lot of red and white and an owl, of course!
Finally some presents under the tree -
and that completes Christmas for StephieB and family!
Happy Wednesday,
Stephie x
I hope that you all took some time out to relax and enjoy being with friends and family. Please tell me that I am not the only person who now needs to go on a diet! What is with all the food at this time of the year?!
I have finally gotten myself organised and sorted out my decorating photos so, without further ado, here are some snapshots of Christmas 2010 at ChezB.
Our lounge room was vintage and foresty and also featured an Advent calendar- yes, I did finally get around to organising one!
We were very lucky this year to get a real tree as the poor Sydney weather made them very hard to come by-
Even though it wasn't the best looking tree we've ever had, I loved it's quirkiness and fairy lights make anything look good! Having that pine smell in the house more than makes up for its shortcomings anyway!
Next up, I found some gorgeous illustrations in a cook book (yes, that's right cook books are for looking, not cooking for me!) and copied and framed them. I added old bottles, some wooden and stick on numbers and flowers from the garden to create a "Twelve Days of Christmas" display in the dining room.
Our family room was a little more contemporary with a lot of red and white and an owl, of course!
Finally some presents under the tree -
and that completes Christmas for StephieB and family!
Happy Wednesday,
Stephie x
Friday, December 24, 2010
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
And we have a winner!
Say "hello" to my lovely assistant Niamh all ready to go in the special Christmas dress I made in honour of today's giveaway. I have never made a dress before so I am really quite pleased with myself!
Here we go...
Drumroll please...
And the winner is...
Victoria! Congratulations and here is what's coming your way....
A bunny in honour of 2011 being the Year of the rabbit. I hope you like it! If you can email me your address, I will get it away to you in the New Year.
Thanks everyone for entering, it's been fun to read your guesses! I put everyone who commented in the draw. As things have been a little more hectic here this week than I had anticipated, I have decided to post my Christmas photos a little later on when I have had time to sort them properly. And just in case you were wondering, ChezB has ended up being a little bit of all the themes posted so I put everyone who commented in the draw. I hope this is OK with you!
Have a wonderful Wednesday,
Stephie x
Here we go...
Drumroll please...
And the winner is...
Victoria! Congratulations and here is what's coming your way....
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A bunny in honour of 2011 being the Year of the rabbit. I hope you like it! If you can email me your address, I will get it away to you in the New Year.
Thanks everyone for entering, it's been fun to read your guesses! I put everyone who commented in the draw. As things have been a little more hectic here this week than I had anticipated, I have decided to post my Christmas photos a little later on when I have had time to sort them properly. And just in case you were wondering, ChezB has ended up being a little bit of all the themes posted so I put everyone who commented in the draw. I hope this is OK with you!
Have a wonderful Wednesday,
Stephie x
Monday, December 20, 2010
A message...
for you on a Monday!
At this time of the year it can be so easy to get caught up in the chaos that is the lead up to Christmas. So here is my pre-Christmas mantra. I hope that if you start to feel a little overwhelmed, these words can be of some help to you too!
Don't forget to ENTER the give away. I have decided to extend the deadline to midday Wednesday but I will still announce the winner on Wednesday evening. See you then with some decorating pics from ChezB.
Stephie x
At this time of the year it can be so easy to get caught up in the chaos that is the lead up to Christmas. So here is my pre-Christmas mantra. I hope that if you start to feel a little overwhelmed, these words can be of some help to you too!
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Don't forget to ENTER the give away. I have decided to extend the deadline to midday Wednesday but I will still announce the winner on Wednesday evening. See you then with some decorating pics from ChezB.
Stephie x
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