Hello Aussie!

<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I saw this over at <a href="http://decor8blog.com/">Decor 8</a> - it's by the fabulous stylist <a href="http://shannonfricke.blogspot.com/">Shannon Fricke</a> who is also an Aussie like me. It is one fabulous shot (no bias at all), the styling here is just perfect. It did also remind me that my flowers are still chargrilled in the garden from all the scorching sun and there isnt a decent flower in sight. Flower markets it is for me this Saturday. Really, really early to get the pick of them! Luke, pack your bags, we're off to the markets for a 5am arrival! Kellie xx</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjiOHk_yJSdhirLZhEqrux-0FhXDrOg2y1ucgU_zeL5ifr5SqGIWruA7sIgaQKHuzYlp-Ay8XnGeC0Z3WzUve33W3X_MWwpZSBUbpdW686gqDH0ODuGF_sVFSVwOrXi2xjktcbYb3MemvF/s1600-h/shannon+fricke.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429079593196053650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjiOHk_yJSdhirLZhEqrux-0FhXDrOg2y1ucgU_zeL5ifr5SqGIWruA7sIgaQKHuzYlp-Ay8XnGeC0Z3WzUve33W3X_MWwpZSBUbpdW686gqDH0ODuGF_sVFSVwOrXi2xjktcbYb3MemvF/s400/shannon+fricke.png" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 505px;" /></a></div>

Hello Aussie!

I saw this over at Decor 8 - it's by the fabulous stylist Shannon Fricke who is also an Aussie like me. It is one fabulous shot (no bi...

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My oh my, a necessary combination!

<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">What a glamourous room! Love, love, love this. Of course in a house like that you would have wardrobes full of fabulous fashion too. Kellie xx</span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEs1PjbjghFqK9qcsKJEQ5GBx7EG2peAmKNQzd1Kjh795VpwLf5YgSN1PUX9SKPsI_urtVIX8iGrKagF4h4Zm6rHRCoA_jzi-7lodNZrhMo2wjpNFBJd6v24QIlRLmn-McQjBkBU1GPuw0/s1600-h/room+1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428924957244733250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEs1PjbjghFqK9qcsKJEQ5GBx7EG2peAmKNQzd1Kjh795VpwLf5YgSN1PUX9SKPsI_urtVIX8iGrKagF4h4Zm6rHRCoA_jzi-7lodNZrhMo2wjpNFBJd6v24QIlRLmn-McQjBkBU1GPuw0/s400/room+1.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 470px;" /></a><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428927570616788578" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpxPw-BS8WcAqG4EkEgrmlQcrTcWkTjOQ927wheXEloljF52dxChbd65hBPk5v7OUq5B-xDLrefwvlA-Q9jHeVFwIMAKOPeM4mVCyrrGWy3pA-Ppt-QCW_PtmpjINsT9pYfEnvyKzfBS7C/s400/blue+gold+.png" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 470px;" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">From </span><a href="http://secretsofdomesticbliss.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">here</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> via </span><a href="http://citified.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">here</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">. Fashion</span><a href="http://www.net-a-porter.com"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> here</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">. </span></div>

My oh my, a necessary combination!

What a glamourous room! Love, love, love this. Of course in a house like that you would have wardrobes full of fabulous fashion too. Kellie ...

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French antiques - just a stone throw away!

<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">This fabulous shop moved closer to our home - just down the road actually! Ah such stunning french antique furniture. Here are some of my favourites...</span></div><div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw2ub-f0nsu-IoaFCTkIgOYiwP2YSb63STZgnSlxt7xBFbGze40UP5mmwhbCdj5YXyZlY8VnpbxRbnJOe5m8HkIQlznawzJe3-ks8u_0MzczHB_CfpmJhlCrcCoSYGuPGUFsS_W9xPtrcB/s1600-h/vintage+5.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428710068073476962" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw2ub-f0nsu-IoaFCTkIgOYiwP2YSb63STZgnSlxt7xBFbGze40UP5mmwhbCdj5YXyZlY8VnpbxRbnJOe5m8HkIQlznawzJe3-ks8u_0MzczHB_CfpmJhlCrcCoSYGuPGUFsS_W9xPtrcB/s400/vintage+5.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 501px;" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">This chandelier would look perfect in our bedroom. Ah imagine it all cleaned up, sparkling away!</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw2ub-f0nsu-IoaFCTkIgOYiwP2YSb63STZgnSlxt7xBFbGze40UP5mmwhbCdj5YXyZlY8VnpbxRbnJOe5m8HkIQlznawzJe3-ks8u_0MzczHB_CfpmJhlCrcCoSYGuPGUFsS_W9xPtrcB/s1600-h/vintage+5.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428710047105898274" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCLS441E8GABT5KOU9ibg74K2Pnvri4O3JS7yg7vihtm824XU_58GW-cK1n-EX7siW6M0Rdr_17Rz3FDU3zShNbMUCKoLUzFqPonnf4ybArlLmK8_orgArAqaX8Ma-QyRQI3MDLh36XhdU/s400/vintage+3.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 501px;" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><i>I adore this console. This would look perfect in our living area, just near our our dining table. I have lots of my ginger jars to display here with a stunning bunch of pretty flowers!</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428710896115202498" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfci8THdlR3NTggnZ6uINc9rD8VbnqSFRWMRfGyz-DuOYj8DDvsO7XSKaAwrDBZgBGR8m3SRQN8PaWmdk0rJZF9Fx0uVNfuUyaihq5D7gZhczmQVr5WQCreEcNwmFUv-uXVhEHnn3pBeW4/s400/chair.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 501px;" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><i>Now i certainly don't love the fabric here, but the chair its self is gorgeous. Imagine this chair in a stunning bright floral print, something full of pink, blue and aqua. Mmmm.</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUdki7yigFgUHoyGQoP0elUCluUdXRlCEMDLyAA-WBw9w5vLiI2-aBl6i3pYZ9WnxFlMEcjDSUoyTaEmRDv5CjggVVUaDcQYEK0zBVRArVK2znbQRCOZhm5oqwK4MK-bQGAgKQhuxgRbIF/s1600-h/vintage+4.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428710066178528594" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUdki7yigFgUHoyGQoP0elUCluUdXRlCEMDLyAA-WBw9w5vLiI2-aBl6i3pYZ9WnxFlMEcjDSUoyTaEmRDv5CjggVVUaDcQYEK0zBVRArVK2znbQRCOZhm5oqwK4MK-bQGAgKQhuxgRbIF/s400/vintage+4.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 501px;" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></i></div><i><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Ah and this mirror in our entry way, just over our little side table. So divine. </span></div></i><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Visit the shop online <a href="http://www.vintageglamour.com.au/">here</a>. x</span></div>

French antiques - just a stone throw away!

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The meaning of flowers...

<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF-yM8iLX2aflQMdajdlfTg-qY9nV5-CgAzp8jfUhqINSBa9THOrdQHVaeoUqmPaKyCY-ZUatYH9QaCjchqMyf1UwnEcBa_LcxwaLo5NQZkGZCA3RT3ybgw8O9T1QNzqvku2ZBEg3ll04N/s1600-h/flower+image.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428554600479066178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF-yM8iLX2aflQMdajdlfTg-qY9nV5-CgAzp8jfUhqINSBa9THOrdQHVaeoUqmPaKyCY-ZUatYH9QaCjchqMyf1UwnEcBa_LcxwaLo5NQZkGZCA3RT3ybgw8O9T1QNzqvku2ZBEg3ll04N/s400/flower+image.png" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 280px;" /></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Its a little bit fuzzy although when you click it, it should make it much clearer for you to read. I adored reading the meaning of various flowers. I laughed when hydrangea said perseverance as that is definitely not one of my strengths! Kellie xx</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Ps. Seems I cant get the image to become bigger.... Hmmmm. Perhaps go visit the source. Its very sweet. x</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428556757744360082" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7UEJq9u2U32TrleiRzBHKHRkeIxtS6TGcMLjgNnBWDGmEFnRF4RPMyoZlSccEArw21pl2BKF6nPko17H142Pv4kYSIh-673nWjL14_-WyRrxjuKyAh4BB1UhyquufeHtU1xHqsa6XKUJn/s400/flower+meanings+.png" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 445px;" /></span></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF-yM8iLX2aflQMdajdlfTg-qY9nV5-CgAzp8jfUhqINSBa9THOrdQHVaeoUqmPaKyCY-ZUatYH9QaCjchqMyf1UwnEcBa_LcxwaLo5NQZkGZCA3RT3ybgw8O9T1QNzqvku2ZBEg3ll04N/s1600-h/flower+image.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Found </span><a href="http://www.brookekeegan.com/blog/?currentPage=5"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">here</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">. x</span></div></div></div>

The meaning of flowers...

Its a little bit fuzzy although when you click it, it should make it much clearer for you to read. I adored reading the meaning of various f...

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I'm officially connected!

<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Well hello, now I can browse fabulous blogs all day long. It also means I can read all your lovely comments when they come through each day. Keeps me motivated on what is important to me. And I can connect with you via email - hallelujah. Need any advice, tips, thoughts? Email adaanddarcy{at}gmail{dot}com I love my new little Blackberry! I call it, ah, the newest edition to the family! Kellie xx</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428395478633409602" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjecARY2UXGzo51-mbJXk6BOkp7PMxnoYBQBhzeGMHCuKRepDR_BRlTNY25diVQifNs8zGmTuaXTgpqv-_euguI6gjyZez0b3l_giv-XkdNTOExZyruFxOFs4JkylGyrHs_l_t26LBshA_q/s400/blackberry.JPG" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Ps. Oh, and here is a gorgeous picture our dog walker Brooke sent me today. It's Lily, Molly and their buddy Misha, waiting for a special treat. And did I tell you Molly won puppy preschool homework again tonight - this time she was the fastest to lay down for 5 seconds! Yay Molly! We were proud parents!! </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428398747808363762" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD8mWWGsSKz8QLpOeSwCTpiCfHzQ426sKwiIT8vwd9RICE_8nUyJSuG03omYbSshBDwb5QQP7_NTAh7f_hnxGyd8591Pq6yvEl_BfvNnZ-w_0J_kKKP0Neh3_7sZQn3aP3tsifZZ5QZUhk/s400/lily+%26+molly.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></div>

I'm officially connected!

Well hello, now I can browse fabulous blogs all day long. It also means I can read all your lovely comments when they come through each day....

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What in your hair?

<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipmu__1EPOWNshnHVuCWfCe7JXBkwAUNVqvX4r_ZsjVd-lPitKASa8PDgAsXZbKD_iJbCrVsXanORTYjnIiYHX28SEKSXKrL-Ls88LsTyQlM2GKBerXsEerINXc_KZgKEr6SibE_4E1tHC/s1600-h/bow.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428183383037896050" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipmu__1EPOWNshnHVuCWfCe7JXBkwAUNVqvX4r_ZsjVd-lPitKASa8PDgAsXZbKD_iJbCrVsXanORTYjnIiYHX28SEKSXKrL-Ls88LsTyQlM2GKBerXsEerINXc_KZgKEr6SibE_4E1tHC/s400/bow.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 467px;" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Darling hair pieces that's what! Aren't these just divine. So pretty! I adore the bow. Though, even with a bottle full of mascara I couldn't achieve those twiggy like eyes. Argghhh, to dream!! Kellie xx</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVbBbKlBOY2rN4-MEoIxqx6V4lqaUsummABR1zhFjSSaK9TwaU7igdroobZY-MvxaQM08J_2dkEa5riuc0sN3eLvUqdFJoG6UMPaGxyR6kh3pSTg1nuosLxGHdSk8T83uKeQLFiPl2GNf7/s1600-h/hair+2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428183377207188402" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVbBbKlBOY2rN4-MEoIxqx6V4lqaUsummABR1zhFjSSaK9TwaU7igdroobZY-MvxaQM08J_2dkEa5riuc0sN3eLvUqdFJoG6UMPaGxyR6kh3pSTg1nuosLxGHdSk8T83uKeQLFiPl2GNf7/s400/hair+2.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 467px;" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428183369687571826" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_AjwopLknHUgp24d2Ok28LH5ktAFr6SBQxBtcKFVRcesKS03yguVERQX-jLvuNOfFJVb1L2mNvx4MccnF0OwrzLVvCmd5rbeWZzj98QDOp9Nm6p4cQHCRkJay_NKf1Z4-ueNwXQBTGsZ-/s400/hair.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 467px;" /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Found <a href="http://www.shopbando.com">here</a> via <a href="http://walrustudio.blogspot.com/">here.</a> x</span></div></div>

What in your hair?

Darling hair pieces that's what! Aren't these just divine. So pretty! I adore the bow. Though, even with a bottle full of mascara I ...

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11 months to go...

<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428010544191365186" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEsanddNVvU-HiJK7LAB5U63nRDa_VzlAVwtlax7wnzLZdPOWfLewygtSn3zAw7uY9CesJVsP4bKqaoWKAjfD2cq2nuZj4HdOGbIyiHlQMduJ9WipGNVa7Rb7ZLy-cM-_jgW1KWxm_oOyQ/s400/LK0767.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 533px;" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: justify; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Fancy peonies being over for another year. How very sad... My northern hemisphere buddies, please post lots and lots of the darlings when they are blooming. I will then look forward to when I can have them in my home again! I actually asked about growing them and I was told, the chances of them flowering in your location are about one in one million. Not good odds I decided and thought the flower markets were a much easier and stress free option. Kellie xx</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428010534690050274" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1sB8AfjLmL5eP5oM2AR9LSY3ZzJyUkQjtyLKdo0inKjDqcAEN_NqBu4haEpZoa4jrFmS4ZzQsPnjLbCPDYLoO87gHBiL7_qkp_u9oi8SLkWD8LpClvAaJBKjkXkta9QbVXxdit11e8HXT/s400/LK0809.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 533px;" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428010552571004002" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD4LlTwP17OMKD0nnnEWiAjjjrt3Dev2aYMcBiyJKtxnOJuKVBVQFm_OcfgCcb4cr_OJqOxdWraa3QcNIvySd1fC6Q42zt-0g3Kql3yM81mwS-dBcO7_Z9NHzMi2SHqd49xinFeeJ9ztEK/s400/LK0166.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 533px;" /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><div><br /></div> Flowers and table arrangement from our wedding. x</span>

11 months to go...

Fancy peonies being over for another year. How very sad... My northern hemisphere buddies, please post lots and lots of the darlings when th...

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