Thursday, March 10, 2011

Beautifil Inspiration - Get Picky Challenge Entry


This Month over at

Is a  
Beautiful Inspiration Challenge....

Create a Multi Photo Layout 
Using this Gorgeous Photo as Inspiration.....

And here is
My Take on the Challenge....


My Inspiration from the Pic.....
The Overall Color Scheme - Pinks and Blues and the Creamy White Canvas Look...
The Gorgeous Roses.... and
And A Romantic Feel with the Vintage Image...
If I have time I might try and have a go at a slightly softer version....:)

Have used the New MME Lush Range... and 
Prima Flowers (New and Old Ranges) Prima Pearls, Lace and Canvas Word for Title....
Image is from the wonderful Magic Moonlight Blog....

Thanks so much for visiting my blog....and taking a peek...;)



Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Have you seen these totally gorgeous papers??

Just thought I would share a  new discovery of mine with you....
Some totally gorgeous new Patterned Papers....
If you love all things Shabby Chic you will adore these....:)


The Sweetheart Collection
 By 3ndypapir....
 
Are Available for purchase HERE...

You can also see them in use on 
Gundren's Beautiful Blog 

I simply cant wait till these arrive..: )
So very glad I found them....
Ah... The Joys of Blogging!!:)



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Monday, March 7, 2011

New Sketch LO and The Prima Road Train Coming to FNQ

Just a quick post to
Show you my take on This Week's Sketch
At Pages In Time...
Just click the link on the side bar..

Lay Out:  'He"
Using the totally gorgeous new Prima Moulin Rouge and Reflections Ranges....
Image from Magic Moonlight...
And see the Sketch HERE....on Karen's Blog

Speaking of PRIMA....
And you know  
HOW MUCH I LOOOOOVE
PRIMA's Fabulous Products.....

Well Prima are coming to  
Fabulous CAIRNS!!!!!
In November!!!
All we need to get is 40 Participants to 
Join the Prima Road Train!!!
Yep... I'm Excited!!! :)

For more details please contact Leanne here at 

Or Via this Email Address if you would like to Register your Interest in the 
Prima Road Train...:)

Oh and bye the way...
Leanne has heaps of the brand new Prima 2011 Instore Now...
Happy Shopping...:)

Thursday, March 3, 2011

Lay Out for a Sketch Challenge....


Hi Blogging Friends
Today I'm just sharing a Layout for this week's
Pages In Time Sketch Challenge

 Using the gorgeous new Prima Madeline Collection..:)
One of my favorites for the season!

This is the Sketch by Becky 
That I used to inspire my Layout...
Want to play along???

You can find All the Details on

and at 

 So hope you will pop in and say 'Hi"  at 
It's a really friendly international forum..
Hope to see you there!




Saturday, February 19, 2011

Back Into Scrapping ... & A Little Toot...

Well it's been a long time....
I haven't scrapped in 12 months but have
Recharged my batteries and...
Finally found the urge again to be a little creative...


I also decided to participate at long last at
And this is my page.... for ...

Yep .. definitely a challenge.. :)
As I have never scrapped in purple before
But it is growing on me.... lol...
Especially as my LO was chosen to "feature" this week...
That is my little "toot"....
And this was the gorgeous and inspiring pallete

With those beautiful colors and gorgeous vintage goodies..
You can see why I was so Inspired....
But I still can't believe they chose my LO in the Top 5!!
...
Oh and this was last week's challenge....
Using Whitewashed Monochromatic Greens..


So if you are looking for a new challenge..
Or just to be inspired..
They have the most amazing international Design Team...
And this weeks pallete is just as gorgeous....

So far... I have some green and aqua  things out to play..:)
Including some gorgeous new Prima from the States.... Yummo!
But that is as far as I've got...:)

Thanks for visiting my blog...

Thursday, December 2, 2010

Oooh La La...... Imagine Winning a $100 Holiday Gift Voucher

Is Hosting a Most Generous Holiday Giveaway
For Liddy at
Liddy's online shop is filled with beautiful home decor elements and her items have been featured in Romantic Homes magazine and Country Living too! 

I have followed Liddy's Lovely Blog for quite some time...

You can win a $100 Holiday Gift Voucher
To spend in this gorgeous shop.....
All you have to do is leave a comment on
Cynthia's Gorgeous Blog
To Enter...

It's that easy.....!!!

These are just
Some of my Favorite Things 
That can be found at 
French Garden House

Mercury Glass Votives in Rose.....

And just beautiful in Aqua too...
I do have a fondness for gorgeous Mercury Glass..... :)
A stunning range of Jewellry including this Fabulous Fob.....
I have fallen quite in love with this piece....


And this Sterling Silver Cuff...
Love the rose design on this one in particular....

Beautiful Sterling Silver Tea Spoons...
That Floral Wreath and Swags Design just has me mesmerised....

This gorgeous Tiara is just one of many.....
Perhaps Just  For You or your Vintage Manequin??

(I just love the Gorgeous Bust too.....)

Or this Covered Crystal Candy Jar....

Just perfect for the Holidays...

This Antique Victorian Reed & Barton Repousse Roses Covered Serving Bowl
I have a passion for Reed and Barton Silverware..
and this incredible piece is right up there....



There are loads more Fabulous Finds to be found at
Liddy's
French Garden House....
I have only shown you just a few of my favourites.... :)

So please drop by and have a browse....
There is definitely some lovely treasures
Bound put your "heart all in a flutter...."

Dont Forget to Enter
At

Cynthia's Cottage Design
You have till Dec 5.
There is also a Direct Link on My Sidebar...:)


Tuesday, November 30, 2010

My Beautiful New Tea Cups ...... Australian Style for Teacup Tuesday

Hello Ladies
 Just showing you my Gorgeous New Teacups that arrived last week...

They are by Australian Artist and Potter
Samantha Robinson
The Lemon and Black ones pictured here are all mine....:) 
In 4 fabulous patterns..

No.... there are no handles or saucers...:)
I did tell you they were Aussie....:)
An in site into Samantha's Studio is pictured here...
Isn't it just soo serene and relaxing....
That is something I adore about clay....

They are a step away from my usual vintage and antique collectibles...
But just as gorgeous...and all handmade...

They come in loads of gorgeous colors and designs....

There is even a  
New Christmas Range....
A great idea if you are looking for something different this year....

They are just "Waaay Too Cool"

And a stunning range of Teapots ....


And these....
"Little Lovelies"
Are my new Latte Cups.....

OK... I know it's Teacup Tuesday... 
But I just had to show you the coffee cups as well...::)
Delicious Gelato Colours....
And the Pink and Lemon ones now live here with me too.... :)

Not into Lattes??? 
Well also they make fabulous Ice Cream / Desert Cups Too...
Here Donna Hay uses them....
And just in case you would like to know where I purchased 
These fabulous little "Works of Art"...??
Australia has a Wonderful New Home-Ware's and Decor Store......

So please let me introduce you to Kellie at
 My favorite new online store:)

Shhhhhhh..... 
I have a secret too.... :)
A "Little Birdie" also told me that 
More beautiful Samantha Robinson Stock is due in store soon...
Can't Wait!! 
 You may also love these Teacup Beauties....
That Kellie also has in-store....

I do absolutely just love these too....:)
And you know I love all things Pink, Pretty and Feathered.... :)
So I do hope you stop by and visit Gorgeous Kellie at
And Kellie ships Internationally too..... :)
And you will always find Beautiful Tea Cup Inspiration on Kellie's Blog too....
So I am sure you will enjoy it....:)

So Thankyou to Martha and Terri
For hosting yet another wonderful and inspirational 
Teacup Tuesday...

You can see more 
Tea Cup Lovelies 
 Just by following the links here to

Till the next post....
All images are from Ada and Darcy & Samantha Robinson
I am "Spring Cleaning"- getting ready for Christmas... 
Better Late than Never... LOL!!!! 
&
Haven't had time to photograph my new cups as yet....:)