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Showing posts with label books. Show all posts
Showing posts with label books. Show all posts

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Life is Good!


I'm back after my little blogging break and I see that many of you have been very prolific with your posts so I have lots of catching up to do.

We had a wonderfully relaxing holiday. While the boys had lots of fun doing things like this......




.... I spent my leisure time doing this.




If you are a Francophile like me, or even if you aren't, I can highly recommend these two books. So amusingly and well written by British author, Michael Wright, about settling into a property in rural France and looking for a soul mate.



I am also currently reading and loving this book, a true story about an Australian couple trying to buy an apartment in Paris.




And when I wasn't reading, I was bonding with our baby!




Baxter is as cute as he is mischievous and gets away with murder! One look at those warm brown eyes and long velvet ears and all is forgiven.




In between reading and playing with the pup, I planted some new veggies....



...watched my garden respond to the warmer spring weather...




...and finished a painting of the boys and Baxter on the beach.



And finally, because this is essentially a blog about interiors and decor, I couldn't sign off without throwing in some pretty pictures I came across recently.





I love the simplicity and soft colours.


I am now going to go and catch up on as many of your lovely blogs as I can.

Till next time

Sharon x

Monday, February 7, 2011

Beautiful birds

I have noticed that ornamental birds and birdcages are a recurring theme in my home.

This gorgeous bird followed me home a few days ago.

He sits atop a pile of books. Can you detect a common theme running through the books?

This birdcage with a little plant inside greets you at my front door

This sweet picture resides on the wall above the birdcage at my front door

A group of birdcages on my patio - waiting for some greenery, succulents maybe - any suggestions?

These little birdbaths stand amongst my herbs. Sometimes the pigeons come to drink from them - I think they were meant for daintier birds!



I would love to own some little silver birds like these

... or maybe these


I've seen these vinyl stickers advertised - have any of you tried them?

I love this birdcage tea towel

I also love to see real bird life in my garden





Letitia at The White Shed is hosting a giveaway. These beautiful food covers are up for grabs. Go and visit her lovely blog for the lowdown!


Till next time



Sharon x