Hello 2011

Hi everyone,

I found myself dropping off planet blog over the Xmas/ new years period,

life was just a bit hectic,

filled with family & festivities!

Here's a bit of an update of how we filled our days...

We did Christmas dinner at our house twice, 

The first time was a few days before Chrissy for our family that were travelling elsewhere for the big day & then again on Christmas day for us & my parents.

It was a really lovely day & I was lucky enough to be given my first D SLR camera....

I haven't stopped taking photo's since, mind you I have NO idea what I'm doing.

Thank goodness for all of those talented bloggers that enjoy passing on tips to the newbie photographers!!!!

Although this is an old photo from my last house, I really did get to share a bottle of Moet with my lovely neighbor & friends for New years.

Maitland put on a fantastic fireworks display on the Hunter river each year & we had a fabulous view of them from our street, which was great!!!

Then it was time to take down the tree & put my house back together, the living area seems so much more spacious without a giant tree in the room.

We have enjoyed some great family days, this is my 2 favourite men fishing at Stockton beach

of course you cant go to the beach without building a few castles

dream child no.1 also got a DSLR off Santa so we had a lovely day snapping the sights of Newcastle & Stockton

My ultra gorgeous little sister is also the proud owner of a fab camera & the 3 of us wandered around like crazy tourists snapping up the sights & experimenting with different features on the camera....sooooo much to learn, soooo much fun!

We have also had to have a couple of skate park excursions for dream child no.3 to hone his scooter skills!

So this is what Ive been up to lately, plus a trip to the movies to see "Mega Mind", a few shopping adventures & several trips to our local pool.

We have so many exciting adventures planned just exploring Newcastle & The Hunter Valley, we don't have time to go on a holiday & that's why I love where I live!

What have you been up to so far?

CHEERS

Trish xxx





Merry Christmas

Just a quick post to wish you all a very merry Christmas,

unfortunately I have found it almost impossible to find any time for blogging since the kids started their holidays so my posts & comments will be very sporadic over the next 5 weeks.

This gorgeous Martha Stewart present wreath would be a lovely surprise on any front door , don't you think.

I would like to extend a big

Thank You

to everyone for their fabulous support & encouragement since I started blogging in April, Ive been so inspired by you all.

2010 has been a big year of ups & downs & adventures in our family & I think 2011 is shaping up to follow a similar if not tougher path & its not even here yet, but, you know what they say

"What doesn't kill you, makes you stronger"

I hope everyone has a FANTASTIC Christmas & you all eat, drink & be merry, after all its not Christmas if you don't feel like your tummy is going to explode from over indulgence, LOL!!!

See you in the New Year, if not before

CHEERS

Trish xxx

 

Santa's Gift to You

Santa has decided to reward all bloggers for their kindness, encouragement & support toward fellow bloggers.

This year he will be surprising you all with the gift of an

Accent chair

 Mrs Claus has informed him that EVERY girl needs at least one in her stylishly decorated home.

Here is a small slice of eye candy to give you a little inspiration, but be sure to let Santa know just what type of chair you would love & cherish....

The above images are all via Decor Pad

image via Candace Olsen

Image via The haus of blog

I have no record of the source of the images above, but if you know any of them I would be more than happy to give credit where it is due. 

Image via A Paddington Perspective

Image via Coco Republic

Image via Brabourne Farm

Image via Porterhouse Designs

Image via Design Dump

Image via House beautiful

Image via Bijou & Boheme

Well I hope you found something here you loved, it really would bring a whole lot of fabulous to every girls home, to find such a wonderful surprise under the tree.

Merry Christmas my fellow bloggers!!!!

CHEERS

Trish xxx