Awards, Gorgeous Blogs and Other Stuff!

From the gorgeous blog "Tassels, Twigs and Tastebuds" who does these beautiful picture boards

(And this is one of my favourites- i loooove blue)

Came this lovely award for smaller blogs which I feel honoured to accept

And then to my surprise another from my dear friend Francis who has exquisite taste and has such a pretty blog full of things I love!
Beautiful Interiors and 18th Century Style
And so Id like to pass these on to 3 more blogs who I enjoy and Im sure you will too!

First to "Mulberry Muse" whose amazing art work on her stationary is absolutely my favourite!

And also to "A View on Design" who features lots of yummy houses with endless wonderful ideas to inspire and enjoy

And finally to "Powder Blue" who is also the loveliest blue with again many gorgeous things to enjoy with a definite leaning to the prettiest blues ( Im in heaven)

And now to seven things I really enjoy...........
(oh no! Ive just lost the picture)

Gorgeous gift wrapping

Beautifully wrapped soaps

Conservatories

Houses and decorating

French doors

China and High Teas

And merangue!

Have a splendid weekend!

Be sure to visit some of these blogs if you can.

Sale Time

First ever sale to make way for new items

with most stock

30-50%off

These popular map cushions, featuring a burlap type fabric, are perfect both indoors and out.

Were $35 now only $25


As does the beautiful fleur cushion . Both cushions look fresh mixed with white or cream colours. Just perfect for a lift to the outdoor entertaining.

Champagne gold, silk like cushions are a quick way to add the look of luxury in both bedrooms and lounge rooms. These cushions were $36 are now $20.

Come visit my "Boutique" and enjoy many more bargains but only while stock lasts.

Cristina Re's Beautiful Store"Where a Girl Goes"

While in Melbourne I couldn't wait to visit Cristina Re's Concept store"It's where a girl goes to spoil herself and her loved ones"

These are the words used to describe their store and they are so true!
Beautifully upholstered french style furniture with white tables and lots of flowers and other pretty things to delight

Chandeliers of our dreams

Exquisite displays of soaps, chocolates and much more

Wrapped in her exquisite papers

The soaps were all so nice it was so hard to choose

So I settled for the soft blue and pink wrapped soaps

My husband really struggled to get me to leave

I had such a wonderful time and my lunch was just perfect!

If I lived in Melbourne I would have to visit often as it really is the perfect place to go to uplift the spirit. You can visit the website here.

Enjoy!

"La Belle Miette" Amazing Macaron Patisserie in Melbourne

Who needs Laduree when you can visit this amazing patisserie in Melbourne called

"La Belle Miette"It is just so, so beautiful!!!
I did not want to leave. The colours were so beautiful and the boxes are divine. I wanted to buy them all.

So Ienjoyed the best tasting macarons.

I chose the raspberry one and it was totally divine.

Oh how I wish it was just down the road from me!

So next time your in Melbourne head straight to Hardware Lane in the CBD

and enjoy some french magic with the most beautiful tea and macarons.

You can visit their website here

More Art Works

Art for me doesnt always hang on a wall and these exquisite gift boxes are truly delightful.

( delight)
( I think these are from French Larkspur)

(Delight)

Some people are just so clever!

What a great way to enjoy beautiful business cards.

To me all these ideas are so much fun! Images 1,3,7 and 8 are all from the delightful blog "Delight"

If you visit today you'll find a gorgeous "Bling" clipboard. She is so clever!!