What do you like best of your home decoration?

Ok today our beautiful friend Marina is hosting a party, What do you like best of your home decoration? I know alot lot of you may have seen some of these images before, but I haven't had the chance to update them, so here goes.I love my little country kitchen, its quite small as I love collecting everything Shabby and chic and cottage looking, I also have a few Greek painting thought my home as my hubby being Greek, and I love the blue from the sky to the blue painted Greek domes on the top of their churches, so I've tryed to incorporate that, in the kitchen here with the blue crystal cut knobs on the kitchen dresser, the Moroccan glass wear, Greek painting on top of the dresser, to the blue planter on the Island bench, there is other little blue kitchen wear through out the kitchen but out of range,
moving into the living room blue hydrangeas are displayed while the two arm chairs have been covered in blue roses on a pale blue background fabric, to cover a ugly yet not in my colour pallet fabric, the 40 year old rug given to us by my hubby's father, has flecks of blue through the beautiful design, with blue throw cushions on the couch, I just love the way the sun pours through the french doors in the mid morning,

The antique blue door mirror hanging on the back wall is my favorite mirror, my husband brought this for me for my birthday a few years back, there is a story behind that mirror, my girlfriend owned and antique shop when we were living in Warrigul about a hour and 20 mins out of Melbourne, country side, I loved that mirror and I kept telling my hubby I really want it, he told me at the time it was to pricey, weeks went by still visiting my friend and one day I walked in there and saw a sold sticker on it, I said to my friend OMG you sold it she said what I said the mirror, so calm she was yeah I sold it yesterday, my heart was shatted, 3 weeks later it way birthday, hubby sent me home 2min walk, to pick-up some things for our shop, and I thought it was strange, we where living in a 50-60 year old inn with about 35 or more rooms, he sent me to a room that we only stored house hold boxes in it, the phone rang while I was there it was hubby did you find it he's saying to me, what I said back to him, well you can imagine my surprise when I opened the door, I screamed with excitement so load I nearly burst his ear drums, you sod I told him you let me believe all this time I missed out on this mirror.....so there's the little storey to that mirror.....lol Now to my little cute rose scented soap cupcakes that I make, I haven't made these for a while now, I use to sell these on eBay, I think I need to start making them again, to put them on my site.
and also my cottage rose scented soap cakes, hmmmmm why did I stop making these? I think I'm going to start making them again to sell, I use to sell lots, yes that's it I'm going to start them again.

Ok I hope you enjoyed visiting my What do you like best of your home decoration? thank-you for stopping by, and thank-you Marina for a great party, now it's time for me to come over to your home, see you soon make shaw you have tea and cakes I'm really hungry!

Hugs

Kirstie.

Party Time

Ok ladies its party time, on Thursday, May 22nd, our dear friend Marina at Only Cute Things is having a virtual party,
What do you like best of your home decoration?
You can show anything you like, A whole room, a whole house or just a close up of something special to you or one handcraft made yourself.
So on THURSDAY, MAY 22nd come and join in all you need to do is visit Marina and leave a comment to say you will be there.

so I'll see you all there, it's going to so much fun!

Hugs
Kirstie
ps: OMG, OMG, OMG I did it, I did it, my first link without showing the link I'm so excited I worked it out all on my own, aren't you proud of me, If you could see me now I'm dancing around to room, I did it, I did it a yeah yeah yeah....lol....I know, I know I'm crazy right...hee, hee.

I'm Back

Ok I'm back, long time waiting,

First of all I want to thank each and everyone of you beautiful lady's for your well wishes, they all meant alot to me. Now the visit to the hospital visit went really well, results came back, as I have had heartburn for the last two years, I was alittle worried that the acid may have caused some damage, while waiting wondering what it was going to be, ulcers, the C word, nothing like that, clean bit of health there, but did say I have anxiety, and that I need to relax alot and not stress out, and not to worry about house work for a while....Yeah right, So to destress myself I've stayed away from blogging and drop alot of smaller things for awhile, which has been quite hard, after selling our house No I haven't started backing yet, I have had my daughters party to organize, Greek Easter no I'm not Greek hubby is, make new stock, take my girls to friends parties, find and contact wholesalers, and paint shop tell you about that bit alittle later, awwwwww I'm just tied just thinking about it, and my house.... trust me looks like a bomb has it who can work in such a mess, not me that's for shaw....now after all that my time has been spent listening to relaxation music, having massages, and having my hair down on Tuesday...yeah for that as I'm looking like and old bag right now...lol



Ok now I'd like to share my daughter Anastasia's Birthday Party with you!

Cupcake theme is what was asked for this year, so I was sitting out side having a cupper looking at all the rubbish piled in the corner, trying to think cupcakes for this party, I had a brain wave two hanging wire pots where just thrown in that corner of rubbish sitting how you see them in the above picture, I screamed cupcake and run and grab the wire pots and got to work, threading the chain so it sat right, wire the two together, threaded scrap piece of shabby rose fabric, lace doyle for the icing, added a rose and beaded butterfly and whola...we have this beautiful cupcake to hang near the party table,
which lead me to this one, another hanging pot, painted pink, large rounded piece of foam from a chair, covered and tucked rose fabric, knitted trim, paper flowers and glittered feather leaves, another one finished to hang for the party.
Some sugar fix for the children to go on the party table, which half of it was forgotten to be put out, the children where more interested in the BBQ cooking out side.

Now to the cake I made, How beautiful did my cupcake turn out, I'm so proud of my self, I must confess, I was inspired by Natasha's cupcakes, but you could eat theses ones, and let me just say they went down so well the children loved them and all the mum's wanted to keep them for them self's...lol and to my surprise they tasted fantastic.......can I join the cupcake club now.....hee, hee.

Everyone sing happy birthday, I just realized I didn't get a full shot of the party area, there was a timber chandelier hanging in the center with vine leaves twisted around it, lace hanging, with butterflies and cupcakes hanging......oooohh where is that image!

all the children waiting for the wizard to set up they are so excited, lady's of Melbourne if you have not seen Manny the wizard you must his magic trick are just unbelievable, he even have the parents fooled and amazed!! I did film one of the tricks but I ran out of upload space on my PC it's still on my camera, maybe later I can show this to you, but anyway, not only that he plays games with children and face paints, for the price you pay he is well worth your money. Manny the Wizard and AnastasiaAnastasia and her little friend Jordan! she keeps telling me he is her boyfriend and I say no he is your friend......lol......very cute!

Ok so there is alittle with what I've been up too.....once again thank-you lady's for your well wishes.....oh I forgot it's been 8 day's now and no heartburn....I'm going to start making my way around your blogs soon, hope you all are well!



Chat soon!



Hugs



Kirstie.

See you soon.

Hi lady's, for some of you that know me, I've haven't been well lately, now it still hasn't stopped me from working, just slowed me down alittle, as I've been quite sleepy, due to this I'm going into hospital today for a day, to have a camera put down my throat to see what they can find....nothing major I hope. Don't worry as I not...hmmmmm or maybe alittle.

Now Jen and Victoria that have won the prize from my last post I'm sorry I haven't had the chance to post of your prize, please forgive me. I'll post it off next week. I also have to say sorry to Karla & Beth and all the other ladie's that are in the swap, that I wont be finishing and being in the Birds & Bonnets swap.....which also saddens me as I was looking forward to doing this one.....sorry ladie's.

Also I want to thank Pennie Cullen the author of Your Colours Your Homes book that I recommended to everyone in my Pink Inspiration post.....Pennie I am so honored that you stopped by my blog and for the kind words you left....I do class your book as my Colour Bible......I pick it up everyday to read and to find inspiration from your book, I tried emailing you back but there was know forwarding address, Once again Pennie I'm honored, thank-you, you are a true inspiration!!!

Pennie & Carolyn's book is available at Amazon.com

Ok Lady's I wont be posting until next week....so I'll see you all then!

Hugs

Kirstie.
Ps, I now have watched two of three DVD by Rachel Ashwell.....Yahoo!

Winner's

Ok, I'm only here for a minute, to let you know you won my Pink prize, I have been sick since Sunday and still trying to get over it, so without delaying any longer the first prize goes to Jen at Whine N Rose, thank-you Jen you where spot on with 130 Pinks, and no one guessed the second prize so being to only one that put in the number of non Pink coloured Pinks was Victoria from Vintage Tea you had guessed there where 2, there where 4 that weren't pink. So lady's thank-you all for coming, and read Pink Inspiration, and for your lovely comments, and playing.
Jen and Victoria congrates, I'll need you to email me your address so I can send you off your Pink prize.

Oh I think I need to go back to bed, can't look at the screen any longer!

Hugs

Kirstie
PS Oh I almost forgot I sold my house on Saturday, oh no got to start packing out by August I have alot of stuff, oh don't think about go back to bed :(

Why Pink ?

Pink Inspiration :


Why is it we all love PINK so much? who knows, well I think we all do, maybe as at a young age growing up everything we are given is PINK from that first blanket, teddy's to clothes, dolls, lollies, fairy floss (cotton candy) and have you noticed fairy floss (cotton candy) has that beautiful soft muted PINK and then when you eat it, it turns to a hot PINK shade yeeeah two shades of PINK in one, anyway getting back to it, hand bags, play make-up, hair ribbons, the list is endless. Girls are PINK and boys are BLUE is'nt that what is drummed into us, well I think not! who is'nt that what is drummed into us, well I think not! who would'nt love PINK it such a beautiful colour, from your soft muted PINKS to the loudest PINKS, either way every shade of PINK is beautiful, I once read some where, if you stand at your bedroom doorway looking in, the far right hand corner you should put PINK in that corner as this is your love corner, and this would help love and romance in your relationship, let me just say yep! it dose work......I will let you in on a secret I love going down to my local paint store stand in front of the colour chit wall looking how all the shades of PINK run into each other (and other colours but where talking about PINK) how I'd love to ask for a sample pot of muted PINK to dark PINK and every shade in between, Yum! so now I'd like to quote a passage out of my bible on colour, this book if you don't have it you must go and get it! It is call Your Colours Your Home.


PINK

Peaceful and soft, pink is an easier colour to use than red, diffusing its heat and strength into something calmer.



Sensual > caring > nurturing > romantic



Many pinks are soft and feminine. Our physical response to pink is to produce noradrenaline, which has a peaceful and calming effect. Pink is said to be a supportive colour to people suffering from stress. Pink is flattering to the skin, highlighting its tones.



Pinks range from the slightly sugary pink associated with romance through to the brighter pinks associated with the tropics. As a floral colour, rose pink is a popular choice for bedrooms and bathrooms. Shocking bright pink, such as cerise and magenta, are best used as accents and for accessories in modern environments. Although pink is often paired with blue, its natural contrast colour is green. The combination of these two colours work well in both traditional and contemporary design.



Warm tones of pink, including shades of salmon and browny pinks used in period houses, are popular with Autumn personalities. Winters prefer icy pinks or strong magenta, whilst Springs favour clear, warm pinks that work well in living areas of the house and in bedrooms. The cooler summertime pinks are understated and are often combined -like the pinks of sweet peas- with soft blues and gentle yellows. End quote....written by Pennie Cullen & Carolyn Warrender.


Now to some beautiful PINK images either sent to me and or taken by me, hope you enjoy!

The pink in the magnolia that blooms in springtime, so peaceful.

The pink Christmas tree that we all have become to love and decorate at Christmas time.......painted by me,

My vintage Pink inspiration/collage pack that I put together for my boutique,

Picking out that special pink dress to wear for your romantic evening

love and romance, dancing around with your special boy,

Roses are pink, they don't come in blue, grab yourself a bunch, and put them in and around the room.

Romantic get away by Tricia Guild, bright, bold, and beautiful.

Mute Pink make a warm welcome for afternoon tea with your special friends by ?

this one is like a image out of Rachel Ashwells books.

Now if I have upset anyone with the images that you recognise please contact me some of these images where sent to me, as this last one I know it is one of you lady's out there in blogland but I can't put my finger on who it is, so I do apologize.

Ok I hope you all have in enjoyed PINK Inspiration just when you think you can't get enough there is more the last two images I put together with items I have around my home and in my boutique for you to dream of PINK.

Hugs

Kirstie

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COUNT HOW MANY PINK WRITTEN IN THIS WHOLE POST LEAVE A COMMENT TO GO INTO THE DRAW, TO WIN A SURPRIZE PINK ITEM, I WILL NOT TELL YOU WHAT IT IS IT WILL RUNE THE SURPRIZE, ACTUALLY ALSO COUNT HOW MANY PINKS THAT AIN'T PINK, AND BE THE FIRST TO LEAVE A COMMENT OF HOW MANY!!! WILL ALSO WIN A PRIZE, SO THAT'S TWO GIVE AWAYS. This will be drawn next MONDAY!

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WWWWWWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE,HEE,PINKYHEEE....LOL.

How Beautiful!!!!

Hello Lady's, just a short post today, this week new items will be added to my boutique there is lots to show but I'm only going to show two images today, this one below painted by Pina is going to be hard to let go I just Love it so much, to view the whole image to see what it is painted on, you'll have to go to my boutique, then you will understand why it will be hard!!!

Cot quilts form Midge & Judy's Collection, just beautiful, I think I need to have another bubby so I can have some of these quilts, So lady's come an visit, the listings will start tonight as this is the only chance I get these day's is at night time, while my cherubs are still on school break.So thank-you for visiting, if your not shaw how to get to my Boutique scroll to the top of this page, on the right hand side you'll see Visit My Boutique click on link there this will take you straight there!

Ok must go now, lots to clean up after the huge wind storm yesterday, as I have and open house inspection today at 5.00pm, how's this my for sale sign out the front of my house, was picked by the wind yesterday and thrown over the fence, the heavy arch with the wisteria growing over it was picked up and thrown towards the front fence, can you believe this my girls where only playing there half hour before this, Thank-you Helen for inviting us over, other wise my girls may have been still playing there in the wind, while I was looking around making shore nothing was going to damage to house, I know the girls should have been inside but they refused, can you believe it they said they where scared inside, we want to be with you mummy, so I gathered them and took them inside and that's when Helen rang, so once again Helen thank-you!!!!!!

If I get the chance I'll add more images of the day after the wind storm.

Chat Soon!!!!

Hugs

Kirstie.