Gorgeous Australian Design!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love finding Australian designed homes that have character - particularly with this stunning roof line...</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/AVvXsEgl33UagMPnsFSbJnvH3igPLHA-G7MNAw8C1pU-zBGK2WMijUFcG-gl4MCg0xag88BQxn7uhxM4Qb4viMVRPNFeszOR2NFL7-L-jCTLX0RYWfBuaGm6xSuLppjb6HF_m_jwURcNQG635Ugp/s1600/MCKarchitecture1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl33UagMPnsFSbJnvH3igPLHA-G7MNAw8C1pU-zBGK2WMijUFcG-gl4MCg0xag88BQxn7uhxM4Qb4viMVRPNFeszOR2NFL7-L-jCTLX0RYWfBuaGm6xSuLppjb6HF_m_jwURcNQG635Ugp/s400/MCKarchitecture1.png" width="265" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">loving the stonework that runs from outside right through the house!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCFpqVegQI-Y-6TsCMKfsNTzSOB7HF6VSQllUXIW8sbGSFhhhuElwFcvjId3TTwYdKePS-HpTFiDmfnHsKF3aPqXAce4dgguX23C5R7Pdmprwt7zs6Tq8USEeUbc6a8cmWMaNBc9xlB14U/s1600/MCKarchitecture2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCFpqVegQI-Y-6TsCMKfsNTzSOB7HF6VSQllUXIW8sbGSFhhhuElwFcvjId3TTwYdKePS-HpTFiDmfnHsKF3aPqXAce4dgguX23C5R7Pdmprwt7zs6Tq8USEeUbc6a8cmWMaNBc9xlB14U/s400/MCKarchitecture2.png" width="342" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjolf8Cidet0hGZyt-pJ8RDx-6vbzuVIUhEIRQrV5Wtsz1JJiqaDabqPivvNftK4qC5V_ozkaGG8kWLGMXmoIpUWu4iD8GCq9EjFwI3s1LNNEVeI4wIIxzHrdtyIR2VL0RM6b0yj2b6F_l6/s1600/MCKarchitecture4.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjolf8Cidet0hGZyt-pJ8RDx-6vbzuVIUhEIRQrV5Wtsz1JJiqaDabqPivvNftK4qC5V_ozkaGG8kWLGMXmoIpUWu4iD8GCq9EjFwI3s1LNNEVeI4wIIxzHrdtyIR2VL0RM6b0yj2b6F_l6/s400/MCKarchitecture4.png" width="296" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is the style of home I would love to build one day!  This gorgeous home is by MCK Architecture in Sydney and I found it <a href="http://www.chictip.com/dream-homes/dream-home-honiton-residence-by-mck-architecture-interiors">here</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hope you are all having a great week - really enjoying the change of pace with the boys on school holidays!  T xx</div><br />

Gorgeous Australian Design!

I love finding Australian designed homes that have character - particularly with this stunning roof line... loving the stonework that runs f...

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Adding Character in Brisbane...

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We were lucky enough to attend the launch of "The Country Trader" in Brisbane last night and what a beautiful evening it was...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8lzWzbqs9Dc7zcWgSEOOkAPHexRPBYEE8vXiaKmg6ZiJfbcoI1-F5KVvp2AD2s2_tVXp3tH-MmNvmgyVn3fffqf-mG5cx4d2ey5MXbueJ4GiVIXUpAaeJKojPpyhk4e9rmaPR4C-6FvCY/s1600/The+CountryTrader2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8lzWzbqs9Dc7zcWgSEOOkAPHexRPBYEE8vXiaKmg6ZiJfbcoI1-F5KVvp2AD2s2_tVXp3tH-MmNvmgyVn3fffqf-mG5cx4d2ey5MXbueJ4GiVIXUpAaeJKojPpyhk4e9rmaPR4C-6FvCY/s400/The+CountryTrader2.png" width="275" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here is a taste of some of the gorgeous pieces that are now available to us right here in Queensland</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKNEWRBDkizHsUqcWgYHqq9nU0X3LrAheE3_xJv7TQBBBXZXwQfKt336_gmqAn8uwoNshk_2sPBTGJs2VSsBcgyohqxd8ek0Ws5YtIEdQUq5G1LWnHS8_sYY7JLUX5buicX9_J6cO1NXWa/s1600/TheCountryTrader1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="292" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKNEWRBDkizHsUqcWgYHqq9nU0X3LrAheE3_xJv7TQBBBXZXwQfKt336_gmqAn8uwoNshk_2sPBTGJs2VSsBcgyohqxd8ek0Ws5YtIEdQUq5G1LWnHS8_sYY7JLUX5buicX9_J6cO1NXWa/s400/TheCountryTrader1.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The pieces are so stunning and unique it felt like we were at the Paris Trade Show.  Looking forward to using some in some up coming projects - such a gorgeous way to add character to a room.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">(Images via The Country Trader website)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Have a beautiful weekend!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">H & T xx</div><br />

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Recent Project

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Just thought we would share a few pictures of a recent renovation we were involved with in Ashgrove...</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/AVvXsEg_92dWNlvCClFmpyB8dTzqVGGRzjuj_MhVTtqUOAjFhwnqhPkkVKr9zywWBRMOZIvOg32jK3_vWHBcZ3HTjYjBUPvyDXCi5Aa2RFCQ6lBL3zz5ZtDbr1Hu9q5P8xyBQm2PvXeGwNRek8Rk/s1600/_MG_2060.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_92dWNlvCClFmpyB8dTzqVGGRzjuj_MhVTtqUOAjFhwnqhPkkVKr9zywWBRMOZIvOg32jK3_vWHBcZ3HTjYjBUPvyDXCi5Aa2RFCQ6lBL3zz5ZtDbr1Hu9q5P8xyBQm2PvXeGwNRek8Rk/s400/_MG_2060.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">kitchen was moved to the back of the house so that it flows better with the casual living/dining and back deck</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2CQ8wQ3F_LuYB3zUZH8XnD7GIr7JqMtYPus5KT7nbXlK1LK0RuSfnhAURCzfwcvqB6i0GEQ5naFRHLsEsOLiQG-_aUC3683J6a5x9r1Tls3sIF3nb2woxIff4Gu_qQtjj0EdsMq1n75nx/s1600/_MG_2042.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2CQ8wQ3F_LuYB3zUZH8XnD7GIr7JqMtYPus5KT7nbXlK1LK0RuSfnhAURCzfwcvqB6i0GEQ5naFRHLsEsOLiQG-_aUC3683J6a5x9r1Tls3sIF3nb2woxIff4Gu_qQtjj0EdsMq1n75nx/s400/_MG_2042.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Extra casual living space</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxaI9kE8eXQJxf9jbf3d98qX4AdUPA1MOzcWSf0Md82B5bLuew8PfRIGwgYTYFIXaPDWrzORDwakCxtrkwlL8axC3NKr1ffDOk-I2JQpeJTtOL_lLODj0akvSS-OzYnCpIrJq0QmSbw8p5/s1600/_MG_2034.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxaI9kE8eXQJxf9jbf3d98qX4AdUPA1MOzcWSf0Md82B5bLuew8PfRIGwgYTYFIXaPDWrzORDwakCxtrkwlL8axC3NKr1ffDOk-I2JQpeJTtOL_lLODj0akvSS-OzYnCpIrJq0QmSbw8p5/s400/_MG_2034.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">added study nook under stair case</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6EBZa4xN4t0Cb4NMsk7rVvSv41dyy2hNeGHPDBSx3Ga56rbsEDLILmxV31rauo5n8UXE_pMGoPenG4ExoejyaQk4LN87D04j14_nu0Go14vxfNyDh13dFyB-1zQ4aCtOH4rxCUT6o0qTq/s1600/_MG_2028-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6EBZa4xN4t0Cb4NMsk7rVvSv41dyy2hNeGHPDBSx3Ga56rbsEDLILmxV31rauo5n8UXE_pMGoPenG4ExoejyaQk4LN87D04j14_nu0Go14vxfNyDh13dFyB-1zQ4aCtOH4rxCUT6o0qTq/s400/_MG_2028-2.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_-Wu5oBjyi4cLd1IgwR_RUuyP5LDXxQLsl_vVSGuxQI_umVb8T-o-dKLRTFT_GyYFA5mfQ2rQWG3FiXc7Rln48AwUkKXVqicu3Tnjlm6_PMQ4njgAqMdq0NTGp8gymdX9DaBfSj9tvDU0/s1600/_MG_2022.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_-Wu5oBjyi4cLd1IgwR_RUuyP5LDXxQLsl_vVSGuxQI_umVb8T-o-dKLRTFT_GyYFA5mfQ2rQWG3FiXc7Rln48AwUkKXVqicu3Tnjlm6_PMQ4njgAqMdq0NTGp8gymdX9DaBfSj9tvDU0/s400/_MG_2022.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Beautiful Kerry Shipp prints used in the entry.  We have added a few extra pics to our website portfolio as well.</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/AVvXsEjCBqNof7Z8Akx1IcZCKSHGG4CjrjLiXPdfO89gulsD33a_jfKrNxYdRZ6bg0kRWS5ED1MiFoZ39SBlzRZtuhOkge67RnJRshQZHAeTCvb1MwRatOPsM0-Ntx5fRnSYeQiIWsw_9mkcosik/s1600/_MG_2007.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCBqNof7Z8Akx1IcZCKSHGG4CjrjLiXPdfO89gulsD33a_jfKrNxYdRZ6bg0kRWS5ED1MiFoZ39SBlzRZtuhOkge67RnJRshQZHAeTCvb1MwRatOPsM0-Ntx5fRnSYeQiIWsw_9mkcosik/s400/_MG_2007.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5QN5MeQ_U9RkkmbxeLGqU4tLKVqPsE6K10zxlbIhdSn-yO4lGt3_BNtI-HehILTqjG6SzZwxDaMNGoy8CQU_blZ2SIYhCmwW2Zxsy4WlxZKulWB_ESYKNu6Tmd0hBxkA5zkYze3Ds8dd2/s1600/_MG_2040-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5QN5MeQ_U9RkkmbxeLGqU4tLKVqPsE6K10zxlbIhdSn-yO4lGt3_BNtI-HehILTqjG6SzZwxDaMNGoy8CQU_blZ2SIYhCmwW2Zxsy4WlxZKulWB_ESYKNu6Tmd0hBxkA5zkYze3Ds8dd2/s400/_MG_2040-2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For an amazing before and after of this home, Beth from "<a href="http://awelshgirlinaus.blogspot.com.au/2012/04/house-styling-to-attract-big-dollars.html">A Welsh Girl in Australia</a>" did a fabulous post which our clients recently pointed out to us - well worth a look at the transformation.</div><br />

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Snapshots of Italy!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Just thought I would share a little of Italy in Spring time...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWm8GTSSO0UTFv-3yF7fQO9CpkSaGGeHnWUz6QYLYDqU2iNv5JM8KWfjKczyhb-pXlSGtmbkNn0q-dL1kfWwYUPt_Emndj0iSwxPVCAYKfe32gAxFkMwPGcnsJRtVi7HJu0Fj18-16hNWG/s1600/DSC01144.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWm8GTSSO0UTFv-3yF7fQO9CpkSaGGeHnWUz6QYLYDqU2iNv5JM8KWfjKczyhb-pXlSGtmbkNn0q-dL1kfWwYUPt_Emndj0iSwxPVCAYKfe32gAxFkMwPGcnsJRtVi7HJu0Fj18-16hNWG/s400/DSC01144.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Loved wandering the streets of Rome with its stunning architecture...</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN1c74iH_zsm5HcSv0UVgm4h7v5sI30yJudxOJ93GMA4YnPPrxc2YysNeWZcMlraah-1ew52PPU9J59-yQEFyZBXyYkY4KfeFUg9tyFf7LdEk-DfwvqF4-3IZnwIImxDEqW3fpdaETIjq8/s1600/DSC01298.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN1c74iH_zsm5HcSv0UVgm4h7v5sI30yJudxOJ93GMA4YnPPrxc2YysNeWZcMlraah-1ew52PPU9J59-yQEFyZBXyYkY4KfeFUg9tyFf7LdEk-DfwvqF4-3IZnwIImxDEqW3fpdaETIjq8/s400/DSC01298.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">the detail in the buildings is just incredible!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHGNfv-xRA7DPcAS6Eh1Cen9uVLgIX_ukLrUPjUV179ceytc34FJhNojy1skHDfhxvcntJ5KgyLKSxtbqhx4gYTyapjH_cuQEMaV6KKeYaKmM8ep2ERMlkL4GywtJ1K13FI93xFCpKhVWw/s1600/DSC02041.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHGNfv-xRA7DPcAS6Eh1Cen9uVLgIX_ukLrUPjUV179ceytc34FJhNojy1skHDfhxvcntJ5KgyLKSxtbqhx4gYTyapjH_cuQEMaV6KKeYaKmM8ep2ERMlkL4GywtJ1K13FI93xFCpKhVWw/s400/DSC02041.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Loved Venice - only had 3 days here but wish we could have stayed...</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwyEUxbiIbY5nYx1g-VZWBkEEiNteOeGhVCzGNW0J3HSDS7S3R2RogXG7BKbQ5HujVhukVe0WOgMEfW_kXLavoGqUEopMUvvJvUjGABRRMaOJewMsRdrCFbCZfdKooxKiDqh18jS7MKTvx/s1600/DSC02192.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwyEUxbiIbY5nYx1g-VZWBkEEiNteOeGhVCzGNW0J3HSDS7S3R2RogXG7BKbQ5HujVhukVe0WOgMEfW_kXLavoGqUEopMUvvJvUjGABRRMaOJewMsRdrCFbCZfdKooxKiDqh18jS7MKTvx/s400/DSC02192.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Wisteria was in bloom everywhere...</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjildAO2PIZeIKgeqwbrpt9ioF-x8pCbuZQ1YahSmWBnVfDvDcyp0fCBmXuVE5V7TnTeyx8xbgp2_9CoQXQTpEA_PMYPnceTROabuaEkMM4YgwqTKmsh3Y2IvL__lEB1SPmzKN0UuklQ_DS/s1600/DSC02101.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjildAO2PIZeIKgeqwbrpt9ioF-x8pCbuZQ1YahSmWBnVfDvDcyp0fCBmXuVE5V7TnTeyx8xbgp2_9CoQXQTpEA_PMYPnceTROabuaEkMM4YgwqTKmsh3Y2IvL__lEB1SPmzKN0UuklQ_DS/s400/DSC02101.jpg" width="223" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Of course there was plenty of interior design inspiration as well...</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS05hjlUvpYNoqvw9q6MY_cREzKB7OPn-eogq4NyRGslBcokURffTqGtJSljaBLokTZJy99ii1rbHOJH398Tgwpo8muLgsOjmMKyjWkhSNSW5x5vWVywWqbr3F7QsLEr27bgtYRPBW6R3I/s1600/DSC02477.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS05hjlUvpYNoqvw9q6MY_cREzKB7OPn-eogq4NyRGslBcokURffTqGtJSljaBLokTZJy99ii1rbHOJH398Tgwpo8muLgsOjmMKyjWkhSNSW5x5vWVywWqbr3F7QsLEr27bgtYRPBW6R3I/s400/DSC02477.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Bellagio was too gorgeous for words...</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEnD2Mf-cWdXQ2BSbbcrIJ4VCEYKpWzMHy8tBe3HSsdlJ5j4PzIo2IQZXOC70an5lsKJXNzi2-I5ndvN4BNSNfdCLnWWrn33kC704l8vpynIuBvihema2x91SvqcMF5uIQnITnMmJc8of-/s1600/DSC03301.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEnD2Mf-cWdXQ2BSbbcrIJ4VCEYKpWzMHy8tBe3HSsdlJ5j4PzIo2IQZXOC70an5lsKJXNzi2-I5ndvN4BNSNfdCLnWWrn33kC704l8vpynIuBvihema2x91SvqcMF5uIQnITnMmJc8of-/s400/DSC03301.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Florence had the most amazing architecture and shopping - lots of interiors shops to inspire as well.  Bought some stunning vintage ceramic lamp bases here...if only I had more space in my luggage!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuy_8T68MnhYOA3kg9Oc6hgnHYxGC8FjZH8mifyidIinYpYD1yPCtVuSg8PRa3og1G8VZbBG746KRmgqcMLLx2FPSA7T6lQXxQvKGv4wI-IClMAy1UzbExVmNx8NHXmv-qqvMhJiRd0KHd/s1600/DSC03578.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuy_8T68MnhYOA3kg9Oc6hgnHYxGC8FjZH8mifyidIinYpYD1yPCtVuSg8PRa3og1G8VZbBG746KRmgqcMLLx2FPSA7T6lQXxQvKGv4wI-IClMAy1UzbExVmNx8NHXmv-qqvMhJiRd0KHd/s400/DSC03578.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Then we had a week in Positano and this was the view from our terrace!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig63BWEmvvZT2IHZ_pOBkJ0Xa2Scl3Nhr9n8wewlLUQsWyyKgeTAj8SOqba_Wp9VaKf5t2nwwDGUPWUD1-Qjya-F1R4Fxke718xq7TOg60ABjmoe6s1L_2q4j44i0glIslh2glBginm8E8/s1600/DSC03580.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig63BWEmvvZT2IHZ_pOBkJ0Xa2Scl3Nhr9n8wewlLUQsWyyKgeTAj8SOqba_Wp9VaKf5t2nwwDGUPWUD1-Qjya-F1R4Fxke718xq7TOg60ABjmoe6s1L_2q4j44i0glIslh2glBginm8E8/s400/DSC03580.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Had my morning cappuccino and nutella filled cornetto from the local cafe out on our terrace - perfect way to start the day! We booked this gorgeous apartment through <a href="http://www.amandatabberer.com/">Amanda Tabberer </a>and would highly recommend using her to arrange your holiday in Positano!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now it's back to reality but feeling very rested and inspired - ready to get back into work!  Tracey xx</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />

Snapshots of Italy!

Just thought I would share a little of Italy in Spring time... Loved wandering the streets of Rome with its stunning architecture... the det...

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Hello From Bellagio!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">After a few busy days in Rome and 3 days in gorgeous Venice, we have just enjoyed the very relaxed pace of Bellagio on beautiful Lake Como!  These are a few photos from our terrace - I can't tell you how much I have enjoyed this rest...</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/AVvXsEg2-XlOSWojCrk-vwHvzOqB6xWyA5lQb1iPvXMB_xeOhnXtkLc2NuoubIw73AP_9C3mSZsxJ-B1P1vgaERhjrgOvijIdN9Ap8eTB_jfRswEXsNh5KwfEspReDwfH_6iVUttusp_fJ1m7sbz/s1600/DSC02343.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2-XlOSWojCrk-vwHvzOqB6xWyA5lQb1iPvXMB_xeOhnXtkLc2NuoubIw73AP_9C3mSZsxJ-B1P1vgaERhjrgOvijIdN9Ap8eTB_jfRswEXsNh5KwfEspReDwfH_6iVUttusp_fJ1m7sbz/s400/DSC02343.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq0cIfIlKSlkqN2T5BNbNoJiYXa8JppxLbEsSfhmlToWQYoArXSZ2QSN2GSAw4W5EmsF2vR3FcJ5On0Jue0Q5Kh081auL6sGwYkfblj41DWZTWaD88rY2-I9ce2Ve1fq49hVsu8nLk2gP8/s1600/DSC02369.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq0cIfIlKSlkqN2T5BNbNoJiYXa8JppxLbEsSfhmlToWQYoArXSZ2QSN2GSAw4W5EmsF2vR3FcJ5On0Jue0Q5Kh081auL6sGwYkfblj41DWZTWaD88rY2-I9ce2Ve1fq49hVsu8nLk2gP8/s400/DSC02369.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBBmpJMKPQRBxftPmu-kKG7-YfPg_VRP53f29j8Eyw9keYMYsGlmYcQ8HR-GslniVKLCu2EnMt7AqnMvrwZLTY5qwnIAGVZQq3dh_j7cX402ralhKmtaSyK26tUPOAgUKet9ONHs-0P7F2/s1600/DSC02370.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBBmpJMKPQRBxftPmu-kKG7-YfPg_VRP53f29j8Eyw9keYMYsGlmYcQ8HR-GslniVKLCu2EnMt7AqnMvrwZLTY5qwnIAGVZQq3dh_j7cX402ralhKmtaSyK26tUPOAgUKet9ONHs-0P7F2/s400/DSC02370.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj8haCD8GNcrRoEI8fEeixv4U555Y4k5K6ux6Qg2ZgH-km-vt1dR7z_8CYijhN1gSjtERKHIr8zPGrTmejbaFxZLxrgAz-OLugQFmjUv7af5WaNtPnhEgTMAE2CUBUjUEtCzL4WyOaomW7/s1600/DSC02371.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj8haCD8GNcrRoEI8fEeixv4U555Y4k5K6ux6Qg2ZgH-km-vt1dR7z_8CYijhN1gSjtERKHIr8zPGrTmejbaFxZLxrgAz-OLugQFmjUv7af5WaNtPnhEgTMAE2CUBUjUEtCzL4WyOaomW7/s400/DSC02371.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">off to Florence now for some shopping!!! T xx</div><br />

Hello From Bellagio!

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Arrivederci!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">After much planning and excitement we are finally heading on our Italian adventure...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLQSf8LEyn5nKXwC20rKdFE1HtT1TLky59FbZ3-aJpoylxId5gk958iFp5tN3A_rwoZy3Wif3zZurHNMQfpEqJ80_jvWPNF73VEoLj_vZxtcbLmnj-DWvWOpuaL1TlnXUzau30TuKIjMCd/s1600/Positano1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="220" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLQSf8LEyn5nKXwC20rKdFE1HtT1TLky59FbZ3-aJpoylxId5gk958iFp5tN3A_rwoZy3Wif3zZurHNMQfpEqJ80_jvWPNF73VEoLj_vZxtcbLmnj-DWvWOpuaL1TlnXUzau30TuKIjMCd/s400/Positano1.png" width="400" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">which will include a week of relaxing in beautiful Positano!  </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I may be good and do a post or two while away but no promises!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Chao, Tracey xx</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Thankfully, Hayley will be taking care of everything Porchlight while I am away - aren't I lucky!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>

Arrivederci!

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Colours of Autumn...

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">While I always look forward to the cooler months, I'm very happy that it is still a balmy 28 degrees here in Brisbane so the kids have spent the day in the pool.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These gorgeous interiors by designer <a href="http://www.kristenpanitchinteriors.com/">Kristen Panitch</a> remind me of Autumn though with all of their rich colours and beautiful use of fabric and wallpaper.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmPcPJq6omZ63xzo3YlkWtTP1cyBrGx8ZASnaI6zmwIRmVg_Ryy8zwRZvYbrlwinHCanP6m_HEqdPBhZHAuYiG51WnJeTHVkob-kZghMMre6nl4LSJ2m5UAcy00VZMlptR8ZDya_XaDXst/s1600/Kristen+Panitch14.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmPcPJq6omZ63xzo3YlkWtTP1cyBrGx8ZASnaI6zmwIRmVg_Ryy8zwRZvYbrlwinHCanP6m_HEqdPBhZHAuYiG51WnJeTHVkob-kZghMMre6nl4LSJ2m5UAcy00VZMlptR8ZDya_XaDXst/s400/Kristen+Panitch14.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="305" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgESLr6T84zolaQuJ3EkA9qM5H_W210V2V0RA-ctK2_ttxl3Zn78kRgC5ik4DvnXHgzFwIYcYK8TWV1LiSGPXRtjzMVhkaI1lUnikUzQ-iBnfrCbumlLLenW1C1tDYwfHIN0LX_p219QIE6/s400/KristenPanitch5.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2SAzhuVMnHe8pswnHG6ojYrPaueZLHdmKfAhQZ-2b9YXadiemJBHJmG1BkgowRuy6xVESSUpnCD4YDlWhQK7RcrC1Ov2AmS8-Q5Z7N9RvdypHb61c2eBsPSXH3eXjTi6xhIKRdf5Xr4X-/s1600/KristenPanitch7.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="305" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2SAzhuVMnHe8pswnHG6ojYrPaueZLHdmKfAhQZ-2b9YXadiemJBHJmG1BkgowRuy6xVESSUpnCD4YDlWhQK7RcrC1Ov2AmS8-Q5Z7N9RvdypHb61c2eBsPSXH3eXjTi6xhIKRdf5Xr4X-/s400/KristenPanitch7.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Colours of Autumn...

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