BEECHWORTH, NED KELLY & BEN COUSINS - SUCH IS LIFE

SUCH IS LIFE.

The famous words uttered by Ned Kelly as the noose was put around his neck just before he was hanged in Melbourne Goal.

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Ned Kelly has a close association with Beechworth and its goals, he was first registered in their goals at the age of 16 and spent six months there.  His last stand was at Glenrowan in 1880 with his preliminary trial at Beechworth Courthouse (below) before being sent to Melbourne Criminal Courts.

This expression is uttered by some Australians but it's most infamous outing since Ned Kelly was when Ben Cousins was picked up by police and his tattoo was 'splashed' across his stomach and every newspaper in the country.

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It is such a strong expression and this statue of Ned Kelly shows how he 'stands' by his quote. 

I'm am sure Ned regrets getting caught so young and I regret on behalf of Ben Cousins how his tattoo ruined the perfect view of such a perfect six-pack.

Oh well, SUCH IS LIFE!

BEECHWORTH, BEES & HONEY.

On a quick trip back from Falls Creek last week we dropped in for lunch as my husband had to try the the pies from the famous pie bakery, he ate enough that bordered on embarassing!
Beechworth is a place I have wanted to visit for a long time and after our fleeting visit we are already planning a week there to discover the town and its surroundings.  I was able to drag my husband and his bloated belly from the pie shop to take a sneak peak at the famous (everything here is famous - see Ned Kelly), Beechworth Honey shop.

You can see live bees as they work in their hives, 

try skin care,

drink lemon drinks, 

and buy honey wax candles.

But of course the main thing is the honey, the huge amount of varieties is mind-blowing.  We tasted most types and came home with Creamed Honey and Orange Blossom.

It looks like the next trip wont be far away, as we need to replenish the honey jars pretty soon!

BEECHWORTH'S FAMOUS PIE & LOLLY SHOPS

Everywhere you go in Beechworth it is famous for something. Honey & Ned Kelly are two well known features, but this day we came for the famous pies and lolly shop.

My husband had just competed at Falls Creek's first Triathlon and after such a huge race he was ready to devour the whole shop.  Well, he came pretty close to it!

 

I settled for the petite Blueberry tart.

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The next stop was the lolly shop.  I cant show you any pictures from inside as no cameras were allowed but I was literally like a 'kid in a lolly shop' not knowing what to buy, taste or look at.

 There is such a huge selection it is overwhelming so give yourself time, and a big wad of money to get the most out of this shop.

By the way Steve can confirm the curry pie, steak pie and custard roll are worthy of any blue ribbon and I can confirm the blueberry tart was perfect.

Unlike my husband, one was enough for me!

SELLING HOUSES EXTREME- Behind the scenes

Series Four is airing from February 16th 2011 and if you have FOXTEL/AUSTAR you couldnt miss the ads promoting the show.  I can honestly say it was hilarious making the commercial and seeing the result on the Tv has the whole family in stitches everytime.
What is even funnier is they have put up a behind the scenes video and it shows how much we enjoy working together.  I am very lucky!!!

 Watch the behind the scenes video!

http://www.lifestylechannel.com.au/tv/selling-houses-australia/videos.aspx#/sellinghousesaustralia/1CB28B43/selling-houses-extreme-behind-the-scenes

FOXTEL, AUSTAR, A POOL, A HARBOUR BRIDGE & CELEBRITIES!

Last night I was invited to a media event at Aqua Dining for Foxtel/Austar.  The place and view was stunning, the weather was perfect and of course the food was exquisite.

Andrew Winter enjoying a..... soft drink? 

But the best bit was I  got to mingle with some great people from the regional press for radio and newspapers and also rub shoulders with a few celebrities!  The perks of the industry I suppose.  It was a fantastic night and we were tucked up in bed by 10pm and every-one behaved (from what I saw!) 
I don't get much of a chance to mix with the sporting community so I was starstruck to meet the wonderfully happy Geoff Hugel, Sports Ambassador for Foxtel,

the brilliant Mark Occhilupo from Fuel TV ,

Greg Clark, 'just an old rugby guy', (as he introduced himself) from Fox sports. 

(He looked pretty good to me!)

and the gorgeous Jane Gazzo from Channel V was spinning the tunes. 

I have loved her from her early days at Triple JJJ so it was so great to meet 

this brilliant lady of music.

Another perk was the Haig's chocolates as we left  to hail a cab- Now THAT'S a chocolate frog.

 

And that is why I ended up here at a horrible hour the next morning!

PARIS HERE I COME - WELL SOON, HOPEFULLY

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This week I start a lifelong dream of learning French.  It has always been a case no time but have the money or no money but have the time.  Well I am a rabbit in the year of the rabbit so I feel something positive is lining up for me as this week is my first lesson!

I have been to Paris once for five days and it felt like home and I have been waiting for the opportunity to go there again for at least a month to trawl the markets, cook in Provence and ride a push bike to.... well not sure, but anywhere will be great!
I am hoping to book a shopping  experience with the wonderful Claudia  from The Paris Apartment and find some incredible one-off pieces to bring back to Australia for shoots, clients and maybe a little one will sneak in there for me ;)
Wish me luck and hopefully a little French will weave into my posts in the future!

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