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Signing Off!

Signing Off!

Thought I would show you my very unstyled bookshelves with presents shoved in to get them off the floor. I seem to have present piles every...

5:19 PM

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love everything about this time of year but one of my favourite things is cooking!  I try to avoid anything complicated during the year but in December, I can justify taking longer to make all the gorgeous Christmas food!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqhon2NS_g10ypvJUHMuYVhIg8rLVF4O1RwVDKn5UVzKg3AmuzFOOBTp88Z__aqIlqGFcuPE0bS4UzYAFCDqBWZLPNh7YHjLlF4kAN75hCxQAof9M3yLr9NduNSZkDDxhcLvoMJTL96mY/s1600/elizabethkimberlydesign3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="263" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqhon2NS_g10ypvJUHMuYVhIg8rLVF4O1RwVDKn5UVzKg3AmuzFOOBTp88Z__aqIlqGFcuPE0bS4UzYAFCDqBWZLPNh7YHjLlF4kAN75hCxQAof9M3yLr9NduNSZkDDxhcLvoMJTL96mY/s400/elizabethkimberlydesign3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I just love the look of this kitchen with all the fabulous food laid out and happy bubbles on the bench!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5cVZQ3s54jX_ZS4jzRuAGNgkNAJwb_loUfRrdVEB-OHHxynDGXasVmL7-D-B561PiA4UsG_iEKBRc4bSatfbvKBRRfo9g-v3CQ4zAGAfbAzAxaXh3xVCpKi8Yc1kBmmIaP1vgkjNGFJU/s1600/elizabethkimberlydesign1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="211" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5cVZQ3s54jX_ZS4jzRuAGNgkNAJwb_loUfRrdVEB-OHHxynDGXasVmL7-D-B561PiA4UsG_iEKBRc4bSatfbvKBRRfo9g-v3CQ4zAGAfbAzAxaXh3xVCpKi8Yc1kBmmIaP1vgkjNGFJU/s320/elizabethkimberlydesign1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div align="center">Hoping it stops raining long enough to enjoy some time outdoors this weekend too!  Happy weekend all, and wishing everyone a very merry festive season!</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">images via<a href="http://www.elizabethkimberlydesign.com/portfolio.php"> here</a></div>

The Entertaining Season!

I love everything about this time of year but one of my favourite things is cooking! I try to avoid anything complicated during the year bu...

8:26 PM

So lovely!

<div align="center">I'm loving the latest Australian Vogue Living as usual!  One of my favourite articles was about 'The Millswyn', a recently revamped restaurant designed by Paul Hecker and Hamish Guthrie.</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkS1Bdg3_heVycYo_CcHGJsN-YQ6N4u-9EpxlDBrqseA9cP8XVIJZV4-5ADXBidGUJpqCsq60eVCm6MVaavKpb5nDHR7ksbNWomB1u2ptfo4RhSQl59cbB6Uq_U1ws6vN_8JYktKrWTMQ/s1600/millswyn%2528aus+design+review%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="268" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkS1Bdg3_heVycYo_CcHGJsN-YQ6N4u-9EpxlDBrqseA9cP8XVIJZV4-5ADXBidGUJpqCsq60eVCm6MVaavKpb5nDHR7ksbNWomB1u2ptfo4RhSQl59cbB6Uq_U1ws6vN_8JYktKrWTMQ/s400/millswyn%2528aus+design+review%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.themillswyn.com.au/">The Millswyn</a></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">I just adore the chairs and the neutral colouring.  There are many more images in this months Vogue Living - well worth a look!</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Image via <a href="http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=the+millswyn&FORM=BIFD#focal=c48cc128b796bfcf4f02c1489847ba55&furl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.australiandesignreview.com%2Fdata%2Fimages%2Fprojects%2Fphotos%2F0006%2F3343%2Fmillswyn-hecker-guthrie-1_site_feature.jpg%3F1290575527">here</a></div>

So lovely!

I'm loving the latest Australian Vogue Living as usual! One of my favourite articles was about 'The Millswyn', a recently reva...

3:55 PM

Fun Porchlight Photo Shoot!

Although it has been pouring down with rain all day today, we still managed to have some fun taking photos of a clients beautiful home.  We finished this home earlier in the year and finally got around to going back for some pics...thought you might enjoy a look!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTSgiaUHSFB-5oTifURcyKRD6CkrQRLBeFYM1DKMiJ4caHEKnX4nPCjqOIMIenFWP65ZE8hXEJXPUcay_0rvSL5AKWNd5ladASiiGQOiQj5KA-N3c4hCvx-XYXpY1BKp60isgYtlmgc20/s1600/IMG_0706.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTSgiaUHSFB-5oTifURcyKRD6CkrQRLBeFYM1DKMiJ4caHEKnX4nPCjqOIMIenFWP65ZE8hXEJXPUcay_0rvSL5AKWNd5ladASiiGQOiQj5KA-N3c4hCvx-XYXpY1BKp60isgYtlmgc20/s400/IMG_0706.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Formal dining room freshened up with some new chairs...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu3vKhC_K5RxGirdsOAhAhMhVriuihtWjkX9LAlg3iiqkp8Xs5SkG65ZrLwRHzH4Io7JGLpihOZ7eSuXn8CafLW5_DDlNhSFM2q4qIYcBqqcBF94N81lRICGey4GDPs101csiIkfBaMWA/s1600/IMG_0703.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu3vKhC_K5RxGirdsOAhAhMhVriuihtWjkX9LAlg3iiqkp8Xs5SkG65ZrLwRHzH4Io7JGLpihOZ7eSuXn8CafLW5_DDlNhSFM2q4qIYcBqqcBF94N81lRICGey4GDPs101csiIkfBaMWA/s400/IMG_0703.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Beautiful sitting area with fireplace - a perfect getaway for some quiet time...</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC1_T6bTaRz71kbtslxR0nbnyLXo-B22gpOVOFgnAeqdnyG8OnVd4C4Xdt2G6qTElG9djUrhWlPQQJ6Yob5KLByWyXEjYsbISI6RoW1oT_0cWWx1RkdvV3pwy-oKasD_Cql-C4eivOr6g/s1600/IMG_2617.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC1_T6bTaRz71kbtslxR0nbnyLXo-B22gpOVOFgnAeqdnyG8OnVd4C4Xdt2G6qTElG9djUrhWlPQQJ6Yob5KLByWyXEjYsbISI6RoW1oT_0cWWx1RkdvV3pwy-oKasD_Cql-C4eivOr6g/s400/IMG_2617.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">This is a gorgeous enclosed porch with views overlooking the city - now there is a beautiful place to sit and enjoy the outlook!  We used stunning and practical (not two words usually used together) outdoor fabric for this area and couldn't be happier with the look.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Hope you are all enjoying your week - only 2 more days until the kids are on school holidays so mad rush is on.  Tracey xx</div>

Fun Porchlight Photo Shoot!

Although it has been pouring down with rain all day today, we still managed to have some fun taking photos of a clients beautiful home. We ...

4:11 AM

Looking to Martha...

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I would normally be far more organised with my Christmas decorating by this time of year but with everything else that has been going on I have done the bare minimum.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM1wGbevhXZwHn1Dc2063ukNSvBom1IGE9EvHtcxizSi7Qd4wS2sG-Cq4c2J6Kj7Meck0EZ9F7YkE6LkKIJqKBiQ3sxgHbrgto1DGPwXRQFdicfNn4tQG8KJA6dhZ-KV8Nqbhyphenhyphenhy85cYM/s1600/mantle%2528martha%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM1wGbevhXZwHn1Dc2063ukNSvBom1IGE9EvHtcxizSi7Qd4wS2sG-Cq4c2J6Kj7Meck0EZ9F7YkE6LkKIJqKBiQ3sxgHbrgto1DGPwXRQFdicfNn4tQG8KJA6dhZ-KV8Nqbhyphenhyphenhy85cYM/s400/mantle%2528martha%2529.jpg" width="321" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Where else would I go for inspiration to keep pushing forward than to Martha Stewart!  For the first time in many years, I actually have a mantle that I can decorate this year - the possiblilities are endless...</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgft1Ht5rK1e181oK02oR9f23weu0-8jhnUWrL0UVus6LaK3KZrQomgnkhXFMZ4tFujUAb7PAnhM_fUgzUkkkXtLpYRsZCNlUp2m6BHbN5gcV_UmbENzHdxJznaNIvDDu_KoTiLWZYdJDg/s1600/christmas+tree%2528martha%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgft1Ht5rK1e181oK02oR9f23weu0-8jhnUWrL0UVus6LaK3KZrQomgnkhXFMZ4tFujUAb7PAnhM_fUgzUkkkXtLpYRsZCNlUp2m6BHbN5gcV_UmbENzHdxJznaNIvDDu_KoTiLWZYdJDg/s400/christmas+tree%2528martha%2529.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I think I really need to simplify my tree...</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyOoqwf5LMOW5HUo9dZDwRTRZ2WzQeXCX6RdAy4r5N5S7-UJDJz1H_TOOK2O4ZpAUzwmnYQUG0cs47b_aSwcCVwlyq6momV8zA7ddRPB3uW6PDiUmKb35nNmNWz31-yZAd1sR3HTSmKGI/s1600/wreath%2528martha%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyOoqwf5LMOW5HUo9dZDwRTRZ2WzQeXCX6RdAy4r5N5S7-UJDJz1H_TOOK2O4ZpAUzwmnYQUG0cs47b_aSwcCVwlyq6momV8zA7ddRPB3uW6PDiUmKb35nNmNWz31-yZAd1sR3HTSmKGI/s400/wreath%2528martha%2529.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div align="center">And perhaps it is time to make another garland!  Then I wonder when I will be making time for all of this!  Happy festive season all - I can't wait to see all the Christmas inspiration in blogland!  Tracey xx</div>

Looking to Martha...

I would normally be far more organised with my Christmas decorating by this time of year but with everything else that has been going on I h...

4:54 AM

Back from Malaysia!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Just thought I would share a few of my snapshots from my trip to Malaysia last week...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTA-vEMotgXxIyYUPR60ZDYBigCFyev34j4FnH0ZDIyYWajBtOUqjmuK6PCeMS4bEmPZeDeBztK3B6IhQFTCxD1MfkKkGU0PbWy5PRddEICe2Jzmu-Yz9kFoKNoUsf820ZR2rViIKZAM8/s1600/IMG_0638.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTA-vEMotgXxIyYUPR60ZDYBigCFyev34j4FnH0ZDIyYWajBtOUqjmuK6PCeMS4bEmPZeDeBztK3B6IhQFTCxD1MfkKkGU0PbWy5PRddEICe2Jzmu-Yz9kFoKNoUsf820ZR2rViIKZAM8/s320/IMG_0638.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGSlUGDydDmrrArhkGngmVQW4ROJc90haeQsFOZhf1s-evAPiDRaFK6RjVdiMc3jnVdcg_SlFE1PqnIAdN4H8zCeBSJkf65gnFmel19Btg5s7PUnG0qCds_8KYbyAGSzM8A9X5bTH5Rhk/s1600/Saujana+Spa2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGSlUGDydDmrrArhkGngmVQW4ROJc90haeQsFOZhf1s-evAPiDRaFK6RjVdiMc3jnVdcg_SlFE1PqnIAdN4H8zCeBSJkf65gnFmel19Btg5s7PUnG0qCds_8KYbyAGSzM8A9X5bTH5Rhk/s1600/Saujana+Spa2.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We spent our first night at the Saujana Hotel which was a little tired but in a good way - very enjoyable experience...The best part was going to the spa for a 90minute massage in the award winning <a href="http://www.thespaandmedbeauty.com/">Saujana Spa and Med</a>. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBGo4ZozO8UNoG4LiiBVeRq7mUOftA_jvL5QWanZChBrVU4f67kMG1ec5tVCVQzRsGacFIk0CGynMHODU619IewfNkhyvZTSFvPNkKKDT5TSw3cufTg-vskq9OYSVr8BsCs8ZVtM5hH90/s1600/IMG_0648.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBGo4ZozO8UNoG4LiiBVeRq7mUOftA_jvL5QWanZChBrVU4f67kMG1ec5tVCVQzRsGacFIk0CGynMHODU619IewfNkhyvZTSFvPNkKKDT5TSw3cufTg-vskq9OYSVr8BsCs8ZVtM5hH90/s320/IMG_0648.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Random snap of a cafe we went too - just because I liked the hanging birdcage lanterns...</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAeF4c91g-9jdM6-EhAtb03GqVEBRVEl61gZezlJmXUR7X5Y-4iaTb1ZnD4YCoj6hFQJdrXP-yQYJRTQvpzvN0ew9y3dkNtWv691YQYXpggKV6PLZk4Jskn6YoYojyCaySXioaiwFybsc/s1600/IMG_0655.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAeF4c91g-9jdM6-EhAtb03GqVEBRVEl61gZezlJmXUR7X5Y-4iaTb1ZnD4YCoj6hFQJdrXP-yQYJRTQvpzvN0ew9y3dkNtWv691YQYXpggKV6PLZk4Jskn6YoYojyCaySXioaiwFybsc/s320/IMG_0655.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The gorgeous Christmas display at the Pavillion shopping centre - where I spent a good deal of my time (and money)...</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJVvo9TX5q14b9or-9rIA5vGVTRm93IkyP0jxE9dc7jgSOEl5Z_VpxK5veeh0tpog0iyqbqwNeTXp_rtIwgm68s80ZdYZGegBIr31PSueFhVomSMqs8RRpKlZcISO0cvaNUCEsvflhTbM/s1600/IMG_0627.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJVvo9TX5q14b9or-9rIA5vGVTRm93IkyP0jxE9dc7jgSOEl5Z_VpxK5veeh0tpog0iyqbqwNeTXp_rtIwgm68s80ZdYZGegBIr31PSueFhVomSMqs8RRpKlZcISO0cvaNUCEsvflhTbM/s320/IMG_0627.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div align="center">There were gorgeous gardens everywhere thanks to the tropical climate.  All in all, it was a very relaxing time away just with my hubby.  Now I'm rushing to get everything organised before the Christmas break but definitately feeling more refreshed from our getaway.  Tracey xx</div><div align="center"><br /></div>

Back from Malaysia!

Just thought I would share a few of my snapshots from my trip to Malaysia last week... We spent our first night at the Saujana Hotel which w...

5:24 PM

Elegant Dining!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj19YZ_C6Oov7FnhesFIoaWhucD70p4Lu17yrY5Zz6L-08iEzNgmyD_Wj3yjFj9J37tICE046Iv7mFD-t-aXCYFYU2MCIDJNbVPoTYGo3DlkCZZEI1mJmDwJ5XwLuyclHw9hDcYIBqD2OA/s1600/PhoebeHowardDining.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" px="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj19YZ_C6Oov7FnhesFIoaWhucD70p4Lu17yrY5Zz6L-08iEzNgmyD_Wj3yjFj9J37tICE046Iv7mFD-t-aXCYFYU2MCIDJNbVPoTYGo3DlkCZZEI1mJmDwJ5XwLuyclHw9hDcYIBqD2OA/s400/PhoebeHowardDining.bmp" width="400" /></a></div><div align="center">Please excuse our lack of posts - I have been working like a mad woman while Hayley is having a fab time in the U.S...again!!!  Anyway, it's my turn next week to head off for some R&R in Malaysia with only a little bit of work thrown in.  I'm leaving her a long to do list!</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">I'm loving this gorgeous dining room by Phoebe Howard - a little bit of green always calms me down when I'm feeling stressed!  Wishing everyone a happy new week!  Tracey xx</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">PS.  Just keeping our fellow blogger <a href="http://www.thehousethata-mbuilt.blogspot.com/">A-M</a> in our prayers this week - she has been so kind to us over the years and we are wishing her only good things ahead!</div>

Elegant Dining!

Please excuse our lack of posts - I have been working like a mad woman while Hayley is having a fab time in the U.S...again!!! Anyway, it...

5:32 PM

Green and Gold...

Green and Gold...

I really love this room by Tobi Fairley using green and gold as accent colours with a neutral white background! It's amazing what some...

4:26 PM

Statement Piece!

Statement Piece!

How gorgeous are these chairs in the entry of one of Jan Showers projects? It's always lovely to seen something a little unexpected! T...

12:02 AM

Trees!

Trees!

How gorgeous is this restaurant in Soho House NY. The trees really make it something amazing! Of course, the lighting is pretty perfect as...

8:54 PM

Rob Lowe Has Style!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I thought we could bring in the weekend admiring this stunning home built for Rob Lowe and his family in California?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT41Q60BxhzWHoaqYiFY84yAMaDCFRl8ioW5VMSUbiW3AOrNvArkI-7gVQRL6IY4ozazYUmNcbxD-tg59FpaoGhYbFEL0HTc9mvHnhgWetT91SUxtIv93my25WQJiEuc_QJnFszyNGx3U/s1600/AD+rob+lowe4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" height="253" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT41Q60BxhzWHoaqYiFY84yAMaDCFRl8ioW5VMSUbiW3AOrNvArkI-7gVQRL6IY4ozazYUmNcbxD-tg59FpaoGhYbFEL0HTc9mvHnhgWetT91SUxtIv93my25WQJiEuc_QJnFszyNGx3U/s400/AD+rob+lowe4.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Perfect spot for spending a lazy weekend! </div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgo2Y1Lr3YcAyeyTJACk2niubkjbvMKepKguX927-MwFa0OZqcEXIIeEJgLuiLvGIau5HhojfqspMEBcMVd-yTVASJ6k_VoJkY29hIlGQl2owDeBLJXQUiSRw7u9DZAV-VO2vKMJ_IHFU/s1600/AD+rob+lowe1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" height="253" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgo2Y1Lr3YcAyeyTJACk2niubkjbvMKepKguX927-MwFa0OZqcEXIIeEJgLuiLvGIau5HhojfqspMEBcMVd-yTVASJ6k_VoJkY29hIlGQl2owDeBLJXQUiSRw7u9DZAV-VO2vKMJ_IHFU/s400/AD+rob+lowe1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Gorgeous living room...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjny8xvV7seEoMu2vyoOl-LOlJF0BKPNYe8Jis8b9UcCY8Jx8dg3SUcPrFKdqG-Hm-VP7pneWCneyGRNf5T6cmXqXo0n1ebTsH-QqvzojxyF0LXQ-WEcxMtlEUckjXCUEilnuL4O7SHNXQ/s1600/AD+rob+lowe2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" height="253" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjny8xvV7seEoMu2vyoOl-LOlJF0BKPNYe8Jis8b9UcCY8Jx8dg3SUcPrFKdqG-Hm-VP7pneWCneyGRNf5T6cmXqXo0n1ebTsH-QqvzojxyF0LXQ-WEcxMtlEUckjXCUEilnuL4O7SHNXQ/s400/AD+rob+lowe2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Love the window seat in the bedroom...</div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfFX-za5ssYDmEKcy5jIBqEocD4JiEkJqQcbSWgSBmmuXXPRg-QZPaaz0QuHIuhCcg0TsHWGF-QJttNSOWN6prwK8J3qltO1vwQ1W9AdSM1yBU8nRcapPCgv_c1QGLtl7ugp69gFP_uAA/s1600/AD+rob+lowe3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" height="253" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfFX-za5ssYDmEKcy5jIBqEocD4JiEkJqQcbSWgSBmmuXXPRg-QZPaaz0QuHIuhCcg0TsHWGF-QJttNSOWN6prwK8J3qltO1vwQ1W9AdSM1yBU8nRcapPCgv_c1QGLtl7ugp69gFP_uAA/s400/AD+rob+lowe3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">What a view!  Hope you all have a fabulous weekend!  Tracey xx</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">All images via<a href="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/homes/homes/2010/11/rob_lowe_slideshow#slide=1"> here</a></div>

Rob Lowe Has Style!

I thought we could bring in the weekend admiring this stunning home built for Rob Lowe and his family in California? Perfect spot for spendi...

2:56 PM

A little bit inspired...

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Just loving the simple styling and gorgeous content of these photos by <a href="http://www.jamesmerrell.co.uk/">James Merrell</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU_eKDuNM5QT9ISJWfWSsT5kXJawDWp3OV1i3WbKWJHct518upUjM9xg1pnLvvrpqQ1DlPZ62XZOKP0WUhZjSV8JRskQueVnymSxAaravsDXcGLu9PAy30Zmix8zyIhOtiPN1yhUp5ezs/s1600/jamesmerrell1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU_eKDuNM5QT9ISJWfWSsT5kXJawDWp3OV1i3WbKWJHct518upUjM9xg1pnLvvrpqQ1DlPZ62XZOKP0WUhZjSV8JRskQueVnymSxAaravsDXcGLu9PAy30Zmix8zyIhOtiPN1yhUp5ezs/s320/jamesmerrell1.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJF_tJfCXTCjCN1ci_DVS5oplcjRcuDUAlMfJWS5uikHp35EYPH79-9QFZZ838a8nAk0z6tgc_nkd4ztX-Ecw5_Q0XY5P6y_-Ey01O9fxqCmRufJhfizXxHFPluPixgGVmSczvwBZTX0I/s1600/jamesmerrell2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJF_tJfCXTCjCN1ci_DVS5oplcjRcuDUAlMfJWS5uikHp35EYPH79-9QFZZ838a8nAk0z6tgc_nkd4ztX-Ecw5_Q0XY5P6y_-Ey01O9fxqCmRufJhfizXxHFPluPixgGVmSczvwBZTX0I/s320/jamesmerrell2.jpg" width="257" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You just can't beat the impact of simpicity!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqUPLfrktlbC3jpCMsoboxLNbp-D8DqNvVh8uRZWGzZX1uh7Jx-f-EUZtkYzs9B1FfxsNAcAuDYieSM7teXC_J0xmHjvMcI9znLr-LlPMKXyOYN5K00s5ZAn5bHF3GFArh1HvKXSxVj9I/s1600/jamesmerrell3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqUPLfrktlbC3jpCMsoboxLNbp-D8DqNvVh8uRZWGzZX1uh7Jx-f-EUZtkYzs9B1FfxsNAcAuDYieSM7teXC_J0xmHjvMcI9znLr-LlPMKXyOYN5K00s5ZAn5bHF3GFArh1HvKXSxVj9I/s400/jamesmerrell3.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Doesn't this look like a great place to hang out!  Tracey xx</div>

A little bit inspired...

Just loving the simple styling and gorgeous content of these photos by James Merrell . You just can't beat the impact of simpicity! Does...

6:47 PM

Christmas shopping in KL!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh77Qu-82APd-fY77fYx-eX_TvGgIM25EqVj_HL75z5kxatE_zcFZ8x0L4HOFT180f4hTzEKFn3qv5vTlFsuzuxkJYg1wE5BgQT45nKwxm93UlJYXeZh53Z3kyVxce-fC93ZkrQGDQKO2M/s1600/AnchorKL.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh77Qu-82APd-fY77fYx-eX_TvGgIM25EqVj_HL75z5kxatE_zcFZ8x0L4HOFT180f4hTzEKFn3qv5vTlFsuzuxkJYg1wE5BgQT45nKwxm93UlJYXeZh53Z3kyVxce-fC93ZkrQGDQKO2M/s320/AnchorKL.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div align="center">Pavillion Department Store</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">I'm very excited to be going on my first trip to Kuala Lumpur next month.  My hubby is going for work and I get to tag along for the ride.  I've been doing a little research to check out some great shopping but I'm happy if anyone out there has some suggestions!  How gorgeous does this department store look?  Tracey xx</div>

Christmas shopping in KL!

Pavillion Department Store I'm very excited to be going on my first trip to Kuala Lumpur next month. My hubby is going for work and I g...

2:50 AM

Keeping it simple...

Keeping it simple...

I am just in the process of helping a client redo her office/workroom. You just can't go past a gorgeous big bookcase to keep things or...

2:19 AM

Back in the swing...

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Well we are back from our break and have been thrown into the deep end with lots of projects awaiting our attention...how fun!  While we were away I read lots of mags to get reinspired for the work ahead.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This gorgeous home was in the UK edition of Elle Decoration and I have to say it was amazing!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbU3g3VUIKaUtRKhux2QnpuOoaW5LRYURwFqmm6ClqtVYIuOd8AcjAzQo3NTHp8VwC3tIZZLA-8Nh0tn2IEzkG_2dHXBaofj66r3DFuqhS5-0tQucwtzKtsrxS2A2aI5ZRHW8QLTVp014/s1600/Pure+St+Barth+Mag2.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" px="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbU3g3VUIKaUtRKhux2QnpuOoaW5LRYURwFqmm6ClqtVYIuOd8AcjAzQo3NTHp8VwC3tIZZLA-8Nh0tn2IEzkG_2dHXBaofj66r3DFuqhS5-0tQucwtzKtsrxS2A2aI5ZRHW8QLTVp014/s400/Pure+St+Barth+Mag2.bmp" width="372" /></a></div> This home is in Saint Barthelemy in the West Indies and is the work of Architects Kathy Adam and Lesley Batchelor and interior designer Alisa Thiry - I think they have done fabuous work here!<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguJ_2nqpnMkGI6e68aujZ06srDR8Y_aVhqUCtkb2_DxYhGLRgM2MLLX8BDeep3G3I66bKCizv8Bl4BcFAqe1Syn07Ri9XgLuDayjTiZFdTCz-Cs8p37bivjy9JO6UgoMfZxJBDdmJgXUY/s1600/Pure+St+Barth+Mag3.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="282" px="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguJ_2nqpnMkGI6e68aujZ06srDR8Y_aVhqUCtkb2_DxYhGLRgM2MLLX8BDeep3G3I66bKCizv8Bl4BcFAqe1Syn07Ri9XgLuDayjTiZFdTCz-Cs8p37bivjy9JO6UgoMfZxJBDdmJgXUY/s400/Pure+St+Barth+Mag3.bmp" width="400" /></a></div><br />Not over the gorgeous bathroom obsession yet!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZKMkfZUjfKXo3OBFUK35ACRYGCWnrgleSQAVsiewMfMB_VbWSCCSY6YF8tAxFV5MNDr6l5mHC36Xf0ws4gJP66GFPZQ5QAP3mRAUkMoxkELTTlvhB9S7nSoxrfkXmSK5sbI71fj2YXTE/s1600/Pure+St+Barth+Mag1.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="282" px="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZKMkfZUjfKXo3OBFUK35ACRYGCWnrgleSQAVsiewMfMB_VbWSCCSY6YF8tAxFV5MNDr6l5mHC36Xf0ws4gJP66GFPZQ5QAP3mRAUkMoxkELTTlvhB9S7nSoxrfkXmSK5sbI71fj2YXTE/s400/Pure+St+Barth+Mag1.bmp" width="400" /></a></div>I think I could really relax here!  Looking forward to catching up on some blogs now that we are back!  Tracey xx<br /><br /><div align="center">All images via<a href="http://www.purestbarth.com/pure6/beachhouse"> Pure St Barth Magazine</a></div><div align="justify"></div>

Back in the swing...

Well we are back from our break and have been thrown into the deep end with lots of projects awaiting our attention...how fun! While we wer...

4:45 PM

Miss you already...

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLqS7GE7lV1TMfagFePuJwUpImlo-8a2azm-msbNWKvWd3H-lOshn9FiGpaBG1F95GiAKyGwUG1NOzuyvL3sgQHZlD0hdtR4GozVhARsh549_BcIusK2YLyBt49c7FQfrYgutdf3x8_jg/s1600/sahomebath1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" qx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLqS7GE7lV1TMfagFePuJwUpImlo-8a2azm-msbNWKvWd3H-lOshn9FiGpaBG1F95GiAKyGwUG1NOzuyvL3sgQHZlD0hdtR4GozVhARsh549_BcIusK2YLyBt49c7FQfrYgutdf3x8_jg/s640/sahomebath1.jpg" width="427" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's that time of year again...we are taking the kids camping as we have done every year for the past 5 years!  It seemed appropriate to post a gorgeous bathroom because this is what I will miss the most!  Hope everyone has a great weekend and we will catch up when we get back.</div>

Miss you already...

It's that time of year again...we are taking the kids camping as we have done every year for the past 5 years! It seemed appropriate to...

3:46 PM

Feeling Relaxed!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7nGZi1JjonfYl445mlQapEJgUq4HtR0KbjFRaZMMs4jEnKkzBZxxO-sAIHcQAAxKkdK54Iy2qOfutgxEzOGWbr4DOOTO9mRFgr6bGB_m7e6wrh4QBvuqKp1QKa4F7udUYZmuhF_3LIDY/s1600/anthonycatalfano1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7nGZi1JjonfYl445mlQapEJgUq4HtR0KbjFRaZMMs4jEnKkzBZxxO-sAIHcQAAxKkdK54Iy2qOfutgxEzOGWbr4DOOTO9mRFgr6bGB_m7e6wrh4QBvuqKp1QKa4F7udUYZmuhF_3LIDY/s320/anthonycatalfano1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These gorgeous rooms by Boston interior designer Anthony Catalfano had me feeling instantly relaxed!  You just can't beat these soft tones to create a calm, yet beautiful environment! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpiICjhPn8IUiUlQWgpgNYR9SU1uY6zaXfQVtJdBj5ypb_7PFB8OA4QpWFGAi4KsB-obct7FEuAy2GOvPfs4HrEeYYbr16RDBEjNVqii4Z8X5d4HaBJWpIUcjxRJefzdFjl0RBsg0VUBc/s1600/anthonycatalfano2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpiICjhPn8IUiUlQWgpgNYR9SU1uY6zaXfQVtJdBj5ypb_7PFB8OA4QpWFGAi4KsB-obct7FEuAy2GOvPfs4HrEeYYbr16RDBEjNVqii4Z8X5d4HaBJWpIUcjxRJefzdFjl0RBsg0VUBc/s320/anthonycatalfano2.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Perhaps they are more appealing to me right now as I'm madly trying to get jobs done before school holidays start on Wednesday!</div>

Feeling Relaxed!

These gorgeous rooms by Boston interior designer Anthony Catalfano had me feeling instantly relaxed! You just can't beat these soft ton...

11:02 PM

Working Kitchen!

Working Kitchen!

How cute is this kitchen from Elle Decor? Love all the gorgeous clutter with the simple rustic background!

8:40 PM

Happy Spring!

Happy Spring!

What better way to bring in spring than with some beautiful pots of Hydrangeas...they make me happy everytime I step outside! Happy weekend...

11:32 PM

Happy Birthday Hayle!

Here's to the best sister and friend a girl could ever ask for!  Hope your special day is as fabulous as you are! T xx<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtlGFZFHLrsmQEL7tvIpxUEaQSFEhfYGxCNECiR54k1P5VsxXASTr3tN6vCtM3z16i-6yYjUPQhgH3d_zmPF1eOW0ahV6eULgW1a118NDP54RbPx-d8cwgTDGR25dmMqA6lB1nxhLbqY4/s1600/IMG_0482.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtlGFZFHLrsmQEL7tvIpxUEaQSFEhfYGxCNECiR54k1P5VsxXASTr3tN6vCtM3z16i-6yYjUPQhgH3d_zmPF1eOW0ahV6eULgW1a118NDP54RbPx-d8cwgTDGR25dmMqA6lB1nxhLbqY4/s400/IMG_0482.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">What better way to celebrate than with Blueberry Chocolate Cake and French Macaroons!</td></tr></tbody></table>

Happy Birthday Hayle!

Here's to the best sister and friend a girl could ever ask for! Hope your special day is as fabulous as you are! T xx What better way t...

4:58 PM

Back from the upholsterer...

I just picked up these newly upholstered cushions on Friday and couldn't be happier with how they turned out!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgolFGfVb2509-rMl2nxdkqHWs7HP_GVl8yJvel9qLipQbplq34skU2xTOxMr7HTLaw2VylSKoEdasWh9Tnkfg_m9dYJVWtTONivdCW-MfND4KpAXQYs8k4bOJCx0s3e7791SC-g6h5vHI/s1600/IMG_0455.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgolFGfVb2509-rMl2nxdkqHWs7HP_GVl8yJvel9qLipQbplq34skU2xTOxMr7HTLaw2VylSKoEdasWh9Tnkfg_m9dYJVWtTONivdCW-MfND4KpAXQYs8k4bOJCx0s3e7791SC-g6h5vHI/s320/IMG_0455.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is my absolutely favourite fabric at the moment!  They will be eventually living in the bedroom but for now, they have their own little place in my newly renovated downstairs area.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh26OXPIkde1xGHPmr_KjQ7BxevAxko-059hj4aYObHBmvIKrmiyR3ZI_T5mDapR9oauWMylvzQI9ptPVjxpWum5L7PgyxPHYhRwCNyU95j6cn3-kFwCMqd3R48lIVVFolFzBuxbWmXiYg/s1600/IMG_0461.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh26OXPIkde1xGHPmr_KjQ7BxevAxko-059hj4aYObHBmvIKrmiyR3ZI_T5mDapR9oauWMylvzQI9ptPVjxpWum5L7PgyxPHYhRwCNyU95j6cn3-kFwCMqd3R48lIVVFolFzBuxbWmXiYg/s320/IMG_0461.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I also got this black and white outdoor mattress cover back from the workroom, which looks lovely out by the pool!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7Aw8VPlRsQKYc4oBhasxofYu326rCTrNbq6IBh6fdd5LJ2WUubgppMYdIgSjE6SXZ5iAgJVa2_ZJTeetvT1QJYAdBUdME7semVKExVeTG610wXjctBFiv8mtax2mAzd8SG3UayqgOb1k/s1600/IMG_0452.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7Aw8VPlRsQKYc4oBhasxofYu326rCTrNbq6IBh6fdd5LJ2WUubgppMYdIgSjE6SXZ5iAgJVa2_ZJTeetvT1QJYAdBUdME7semVKExVeTG610wXjctBFiv8mtax2mAzd8SG3UayqgOb1k/s320/IMG_0452.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And this is a sneak peak of the main part of the new downstairs area!  We are still waiting on built in book shelves around our eco-fireplace and a built in TV cabinet down the other end but I'm being patient!  It's so nice to have our second living area back...I really missed it!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Well these are some of the projects that have been keeping me busy lately, hopefully there will be more time for posts now!  Tracey xx</div>

Back from the upholsterer...

I just picked up these newly upholstered cushions on Friday and couldn't be happier with how they turned out! This is my absolutely favo...

4:45 PM

Our New Zealand Escape!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqRD95eOR_aG3iNn18pexQl48Ef8NNA3OtQyU35Rx_JsAFQfe7Dw8MAMYvnPl6A3NRGnJ1MquWt9XKZNORl-j99Z0LGXt8F1ft0fd4fm9SchHB9wYjchA_u0z7v5Y_ndr4ODooHDk0TTE/s1600/reeslobby.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqRD95eOR_aG3iNn18pexQl48Ef8NNA3OtQyU35Rx_JsAFQfe7Dw8MAMYvnPl6A3NRGnJ1MquWt9XKZNORl-j99Z0LGXt8F1ft0fd4fm9SchHB9wYjchA_u0z7v5Y_ndr4ODooHDk0TTE/s320/reeslobby.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We arrived home Sunday night after a week away in beautiful New Zealand!  This was our first trip to NZ and we loved every bit that we saw.  We stayed here is the gorgeous Rees Appartments on Lake Wakatipu in Queenstown (this photo is of the Lobby).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEius52vIbzu8IWk9YJnR7o8sKuTib39pDlNBTZb8KBNyxeiSYOxTAOlNTOMdHEWBoNMdsTIhjeVb7w-zqO3mf2BEJiLsH76-tU0tmWjMWHbwRNZfuW3Cbu5WdrUcIlHASBs84L_HSsyMQw/s1600/rees1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEius52vIbzu8IWk9YJnR7o8sKuTib39pDlNBTZb8KBNyxeiSYOxTAOlNTOMdHEWBoNMdsTIhjeVb7w-zqO3mf2BEJiLsH76-tU0tmWjMWHbwRNZfuW3Cbu5WdrUcIlHASBs84L_HSsyMQw/s320/rees1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We had stunning views of the lake and a gorgeous fireplace that warmed us up after long cold days snow skiing up on the mountains!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMS4_kaiTq31xWG31QW5hCwcL3jXzgUyq_I9K8zFKVfIpe3veuZ6NGF1xsdyrcjl9KLUsc30mEwAbWEOi-L_8POH8VEppgz_T69dHgdnzh_5EF56OmtsSHuH77sn8mmNqkR7Skq_BAoRQ/s1600/rees2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMS4_kaiTq31xWG31QW5hCwcL3jXzgUyq_I9K8zFKVfIpe3veuZ6NGF1xsdyrcjl9KLUsc30mEwAbWEOi-L_8POH8VEppgz_T69dHgdnzh_5EF56OmtsSHuH77sn8mmNqkR7Skq_BAoRQ/s320/rees2.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Loved the oversized glass doors which gave us uninterupted views from almost anywhere in the appartment!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK2677UVqOqAgkvHHtmQrUtcnaIY7y1uTu4FcTbdjQ6MJqCYenalylprAjsfqzIdGXaP_4Gc0M2FeSU_hjwWJ-b7V8wuyxD5pU5lNSrk87GOr8a1Z30GR_u1O4aR7qt60-WXcoypqReF0/s1600/rees3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK2677UVqOqAgkvHHtmQrUtcnaIY7y1uTu4FcTbdjQ6MJqCYenalylprAjsfqzIdGXaP_4Gc0M2FeSU_hjwWJ-b7V8wuyxD5pU5lNSrk87GOr8a1Z30GR_u1O4aR7qt60-WXcoypqReF0/s320/rees3.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Wishing I was still here!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjIrDAOnkfPcS47vvfA_xt0mx60jx1vFDoU-IWtOm3CF-HmVXpVYqziTmDBua7GLiPO50ZKpKxVdFIlhq0vDqsoiajQsucuJ8FCK2NQYDj0RjvOCLnXmEY0Tw9TPv34mTXz5sM8Bf05Jw/s1600/rees5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjIrDAOnkfPcS47vvfA_xt0mx60jx1vFDoU-IWtOm3CF-HmVXpVYqziTmDBua7GLiPO50ZKpKxVdFIlhq0vDqsoiajQsucuJ8FCK2NQYDj0RjvOCLnXmEY0Tw9TPv34mTXz5sM8Bf05Jw/s320/rees5.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Not a bad view from the ensuite either...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I would highly recommend these appartments, we were made to feel so welcome and the cheese platter from room service was devine!  See<a href="http://thereesqueenstown.com/"> here </a>for more details.</div>

Our New Zealand Escape!

We arrived home Sunday night after a week away in beautiful New Zealand! This was our first trip to NZ and we loved every bit that we saw. ...

6:26 PM

Home in the Hamptons

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Home in the Hamptons

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