Who Doesn't LOVE a Drop Dead Gorgeous Chandelier???

 Hello Dear Blogging Friends...

Yes it has been a very long while... and I do aplogise for that....

Life has been a bit tough of late....

I have had to have unexpected surgery and ongoing treatment

But happy to say.....  things are looking a bit brighter at the moment...

(Oh there is still pain and a few other awful side effects but it's bearable most days... )

Add to all of that.... my 'puter just giving up the ghost completely and dying......

Grrrr and frustration!!!

 But now we are both back... :)

So I hope you will forgive me for not blogging and catching up with you all..
And I do have heaps of catching up to do.....

In the meantime you must check out and enter

The most Amazing Giveaway EVER....
Really.... It's True!!

Joni from The Gorgeous  
COTE DE TEXAS BLOG

A "Must Read"
Especially if you love all things "fabulous and french" and super stylish interior design...:)

Is
 Giving Away a 
Fabulous Julie Neill Chandelier....!!!!!

The incredibly talented and most generous Julie is Donating
One of her  
Totally Gorgeous Chandeliers...
As the prize!! 

You can see all of 
Julies Fabulous Handcrafted Designs
HERE

And depending on your style.....

 Classic ...?

OR

  Contemporary????

You could win the "Elizabeth" or the "Ingrid" Chandelier.....
How totally fabulous would that be!!!!!

And check out Julie's Beautiful Shop....

Oh I so wish I could shop here in person...

I think I could spend hours in here..... :)
And just look at all of those fabulous accessories too!

So thanks for popping in after what seems like an eternity of not blogging....
I will catch up with you all very soon...

And in the meantime make sure you visit Joni's Blog
COTE DE TEXAS BLOG
To Enter HERE

You have to be in it to win it!!!!

Yes.. I will unashamedly confess I would absolutely loooove to win the beautiful Elizabeth for my Living Room Makeover....

Have a Great Day!!!

All Images via Cote De Texas Blog and Julie Neill Designs

Loving Limoges - Tea Cup Tuesday

Hello Ladies

Yes I'm Back into Teacup Tuesday
(Even though it's now Wednesday...)

I do apologize to All of you and especially to
Martha and Terri

For my absence.... & being late...

 Now Ladies I have a confession....

 I think by following TCT

I have discovered a New Passion.....

 Possibly a new addiction even...LOL!!

I have sooo loved viewing all of your beautiful Limoges China

That I have had to invest in some myself....

A close up of the cup and saucer

 Like this Gorgeous Hand Painted Chocolate Set

Yes it was the Aqua Colors that totally had me hooked.....:)

 The Chocolate Set... I'm not even worried that one cup and saucer is missing....

The Reason I just had have to have this gorgeous set....

Was that  "Touch of Turquoise"

It's part of the colour scheme for our new
French Inspired Renovation / Redecorating....

So I think this will be just perfect...

Cant you just imagine the Gorgeous Coffee pot and maybe two of the cups and saucers

On a gorgeous side table with a lamp....

Like this gorgeous set of French Nesting Tables I have my eye on....

Because I have a new fascination with "All Things Limoges"...
I just have to show you my new Limoges Vase that arrived today....

It is just beautiful.....

The shade is a perfect Robins Egg Blue....

Even better.... Hubby likes it!!!:)

Now don't panic....

Not everything will be Turquoise....

Just a few little accents here and there....

Now I will confess that.... "just looking"
Can be soooo bad......For the budget.....:)

Because ...... I have also found these....

Aren't these Candle Holders Beautiful????

I know they are not exactly the same pattern..... as the Vase....
But definitely "complimentary" I would say....

What do you think???

So yes I am seriously considering purchasing these beauties....

Not to display them together but in another part of the room....

Well I'm afraid that's about it from me for today....
But please pop on over to

Martha & Terri's Blogs
To see all of the Beautiful Tuesday Teacups...
The reason I have a new addiction.... LOL!!
Oh and Ladies I am coming to the

Sorority Sister's Blog Party......
I am just running very late.... oops..
Please forgive me....
Just too many night shifts and not enough time atm....
(Sleeping or Awake).... sigh...
& a frequently crashing puter.... grrr

But I am coming to visit each of you....
And Thankyou So Much for taking the time to visit my blog  and
Leaving your lovely comments....

Redecorating.... What Colour To Choose....??

Hello Again Friends

As you know I am starting  to work on my new project..

The Living Room Re-Decoration.. 

So Where Do I Start ...?

As I am so motivated by Colour...

I figured that would be a great starting point....

So you already know I want to have a French Inspired / Themed Renovation...

And the Interiors and Colours I keep coming back to over and over again....

Are Robin's Egg Blue, Beige, and White....

So These Fabulous Interiors are already on my

Colour Inspiration Board....

I think they go fabulously well with a French Theme....

What do you think...???

Am I on the right track??

There are so many ways to use this combination.....

That are all sooo gorgeous....

I also love how a touch of dark wood furniture works so well...
As I have a couple of pieces that it would be sacrilegious to paint....

And I will confess I find this palette so relaxing....

I just cant wait to find the right fabric now....

Yep.. That is where I usually start right after colour....

So I'm thinking Drapes, Pelmets, Slip Covers Cushions....

And I'm so looking forward to my new project...

So where did I find all of these

Wonderful Interior Images???

All at one of my Favourite Blogs

The House of Turquoise

Thanks for popping in to say hello

I really appreciate your comments and thoughts

So let me know what you think so far....

French and Fabulous - Giveaway Details To Match

Today I just want to share some
Fabulous French Finds

That I just couldn't resist purchasing...
Not only are the French but Vintage too...:)

My biggest dilemma is what to show you first....:)

Now you know I just love all things feathered...

And when I found this stunning vintage figurine....

I was a totally smitten...

Then to my immense delight discovered there was a set of 3....

Well it just wouldn't be nice to split this gorgeous set would it???

So I had to buy all 3.....:)I just love them .....

Scrolling thru this Fabulous French Shop
I found more pieces that were just begging to make 

Australia their new home...

Actually their new "Mum"... me....

Just couldn't resist them....

Like this WA Rogers Silver Stand and Darling Cloche....

Yes I have a thing for Cloche too.....

And this beautiful silver bowl....

Also by WA Rogers... So ornate and chic too...

This absolutely divine letter stand...

However I don't think I will use it for today's mail

.... as that is often just bills....:(

But instead use it for pretty vintage papers or ephemera
Or perhaps a cabinet card ???

What do you think???

And last but definitely not least.....

This Gorgeous French Hand Towel holder

Way too beautiful to resist....
I love those embroidered linen guest towels from days gone bye
I have never been quite sure how to display them... so I think this will be just perfect!

Now one of the best parts about finding this little french store is the
Gorgeous Owner is happy to look and find me extra little things I might be looking for......
Hmmmm I wonder how much it is to ship a whole container from France to Australia??? LOL!

So you are probably wondering what INSPIRED these purchases???
Apart from the fact they will be the start of a gorgeous vignette...

Well.... It was this image I found at Interior Design Blog
http://heidiclaire.blogspot.com/

I have the Wall.... and the Perfect Antique Table,
And even an old Footstool I picked up junking..
That is just waiting to be recovered.....
It wont be exactly like the image.. as it is a bit too cluttered for me...
But definitely Inspired By It.... :)

Add that to the Interior Renovation that is about to happen here...
Yep... a little bit French, a little bit Shabby.... a little Eclectic..
So I thought they would be perfect accessories......
It's the little things that that help make a renovation a home.....

By now you will know that I just love to share
Beautiful New Blogs  and
Gorgeous Giveaways I have found....
Today is no Exception...

 This is Debra's Beautiful Blog.....

Common Ground

I have been drooling over that gorgeous vintage linen in Debra's Header....

Debra is offering the most Beautiful Giveaway
That is just a perfect fit for today's post....

"The French Inspired Home"
By Carolyn Westbrook
Debra has done an interview with Carolyn, the book's Author
That gives great insight and is most enjoyable to read.....

And if the cover alone isn't enough to make you go and see....

Then how about this page from the book???
"Sigh"..... This would be my Dream Bedroom....

So Visit Debra's Beautiful Blog

"Common Ground" HERE

 To find out more info and how to enter...
There is also a link to Carolyn's Blog at Common Ground too...

Sorry guys but no art to show today...
I'm only just recovering from a bout of pneumonia...
And have sooo many things to catch up on....

Isn't Blogging Amazing?? The things you find....

Hello Dear Blogging Friends

Today I am just sharing some Pretty Purchases
Of beautiful things I have found just by entering
Our Wonderful World of Blogging!

 Mrs Bunny....

She is just totally gorgeous...

And although it is not Easter I am ready for next year....

Hubby even loves her.... I didn't confess my purchase until she arrived... LOL!

And this Tussy is just beautiful! So much attention to detail!

I bought both beautiful items from Rebecca at

A Gathering of Thoughts

Now I was just about ready to launch this post...
And was just adding the links to all these gorgeous blogs
When I discovered that Rebecca is also having a Gorgeous Giveaway!!!
And Here it is...

So Visit Rebecca HERE to ENTER...
If you haven't already checked out Rebecca's Fabulous New Store
Then you simply must! I can totally recommend it!
I love my purchases dearly! They are both beautiful!!

A Little Bit about My Swap with Betty....

I can show you my
Something NEW for Betty
As she has now received it.... :)

Getting to know Betty has been Wonderful!
I have discovered by emails and reading her lovely blog that
Betty has a Great Faith and I thought she might like this gorgeous piece I found at

Katies Rose Cottage Designs

And she did!

Joining the Sisterhood of Blogging....

Have you seen this on

Karens Blog

Some Days are Diamonds???

http://somedaysarediamonds-karen.blogspot.com/
In Aus we don't have such things as Sorority Sisters...
But I have always been intrigued by Sorority's
In the movies so I thought it might be fun to join in!

Some More Gorgeous Giveaways

You Just Have to See....

Now we all know that Gorgeous Rachel Ashwell 

Is the Absolute Queen of Shabby Chic!!

Lu from Dusty Lu's Interiors  

Had the great honor and pleasure of working for Rachel recently...

And in thanks for that wonderful opportunity Lu is offering Rachel's Book as a Giveaway!

Go to Lu's Blog to read all about her Wonderful Experience

And of course Enter!!

Yes I know you have seen giveaways for this gorgeous book here on my blog before....
But I will have to confess I would dearly love a copy of it... so I just have to keep entering....:)

And if I can't be lucky... the this book is at the top of my Christmas Wish List.... :)

(Did you get that bit Mum??) LOL!!!

Lovely Lynne From Tea Cup Stitches

Is not having 1 but 2 Gorgeous Giveaways!!!

Go  Here to Enter for this Gorgeous Pillow and Sachet

And this Absolutely Beautiful Vanity Bottle Here

Lynne's Gorgeous Work can also be found at
Victoria Rose Cottage

Mum this is the shop I was telling you about on the phone....
And it is Lynne's Beautiful Work I was trying to describe....

I also bought some images from Victoria Rose last week ....
They really are beautiful IRL and such great Quality!

And One More Fantastic Giveaway just released today
Can be found on Anne's Beautiful Blog
Fiona and Twig

Anne's Blog is one of my favorites to read and is always full of inspiration!
Anne has such great taste in Decor...
The only problem I have is that every piece she shows I want to buy....lol!

I will confess that until I started blogging in February...
I had no idea any of these beautiful blogs existed
Or the fabulous stores where you can purchase such beautiful pieces...
So a Huge Thank-You fellow Bloggers for sharing!!!

Gorgeous Giveaway Reminder - Full of Goodies for your Art Stash....

Just a Little Reminder to Enter

Rae's Gorgeous Giveaway!!!!

I can't believe hardly anyone has entered this Gorgeous Giveaway....

Absolutely full of Goodies for your Stash

Just Click HERE to ENTER

Open to International and Aussie Entries...

Giveaway Includes

Items Include – 3 spools x 1/2 m beaded ribbon, Funky Hearts Album, Distress Crackle Paint – Rock Candy, Distress Sickles – Rock Candy, Polysparkle Embossing Powder, Bling Words – Cheeky, Wonder, Buddies, Handsome, Curious & lots & lots of Charms, Beads & other Embellishments

Good Luck With Your Entry!!!

There are only 3 days left to enter...

Rae is just lovely and I can totally recommend the

 SCRAP MATRIX

Shopping Experience

So I am sure the Giveaway will be just as wonderful!!

Oh I have been meaning to say also that I am so grateful for all your lovely comments...

My dear old 'puter is in need of a new Graphics Card and I am having major trouble leaving comments etc....... But as soon as they can fit it in to be fixed... I will be around to visit and comment back..:)

It is driving me crazy to say the least....

PRIMA Build A Page

Hi Dear Friends

Just a Quick Post to show you my 

PRIMA BAP Layout

 

The Gorgeous Image is from one of my favorite spots..

www.magicmoonlightfreeimages.blogspot.com

This is the PRIMA BAP Sketch used for the Layout....

"BAP" is Build a Page from the Sketch...

Using predominantly PRIMA Products...

And a Couple of Close Ups

ss

 Life has been a hectic.. more like a whirlwind of late....

 I just love the flowers and papers released by Prima at 2010 CHA

As you can probably tell.... :)

And this Layout includes some of my absolute favorites....

And with being away for the Retreat I think I have actually missed the Entry Closing

But thought I would post it anyway...

Back soon with more news.....
As have so much to share I almost don't know where to start!