tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26260387733022044492024-03-14T01:46:13.213+11:00Shaynna BlazeINTERIOR DESIGN, EXTERIORS, DESIGN, LOVE, PASSION & LIFE. YOUR HOME & HOW YOU WANT TO LIVE.shaynnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10824594698408580015noreply@blogger.comBlogger246125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2626038773302204449.post-28863679251208441762011-08-20T11:59:00.001+10:002011-08-21T05:41:09.821+10:00MY BLOG HAS MOVED TO BIGGER AND BETTER THINGS!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fdrfVU-TftY/Tk8UqnSmXsI/AAAAAAAABHg/eD5yBJ-OlFA/s1600/Picture+3.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="438" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fdrfVU-TftY/Tk8UqnSmXsI/AAAAAAAABHg/eD5yBJ-OlFA/s640/Picture+3.png" width="640" /></a></div><br />
Social media, websites and blogs mean we are moving from site to site constantly trying to be informed and inform. Finally I have been able to put my two websites and blog all into one! So as of today my blog will be at <a href="http://www.shaynnablaze.com/category/blog/">http://www.shaynnablaze.com/category/blog/</a> <br />
I do hope you will stop by, RSS the blog/website or even sign up to the newsletter to find out about new events, changes and generally exciting things!!!<br />
I look forward to seeing you there!!!<br />
Big Cheers as always<br />
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Shaynna xxx<br />
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shaynnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10824594698408580015noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2626038773302204449.post-23705038094238269322011-07-24T15:50:00.001+10:002011-07-24T17:51:29.916+10:00MY NIGHT AT THE ASTRAS 2011<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GWyxNgFiiL4/TitQaxEPkDI/AAAAAAAABG0/6Ccdpo7Kq-k/s1600/Award+winning+show+selling+houses+australia.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="538" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GWyxNgFiiL4/TitQaxEPkDI/AAAAAAAABG0/6Ccdpo7Kq-k/s640/Award+winning+show+selling+houses+australia.png" width="640" /></a></div><br />
What a night!!!!!!! Being able to do a job I love, walk the red carpet <i>and</i> win awards is mind blowing. But like any good renovation on a house, getting ready for the Astras is not effortless. I literally had a 'team' helping me get ready.<br />
Getting there for a start was an effort. Charlie and I were working for 3 days on our first make-over for the new series 5 of <a href="http://www.lifestyle.com.au/sellinghousesaustraliaextreme/">Selling Houses Australia</a> and the weather 'gods' were against us. Freezing temperatures, howling winds, constant rain and we were under the pump to get this makeover done.<br />
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I flew out of the house barking orders of all the last minute things so I could try and get to the red carpet on time! By the time I got to the hotel room the 'miracle' worker <a href="http://www.peitagregorymakeup.com/">Peita Gregory</a>, disguised as a make-up lady, was knocking on my door and I hadnt even got in there yet. A quick and very hot shower to try and warm up my bones and it was time for the 'renovation' of Shaynna.<br />
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To take a few steps back, the week before I was at <a href="http://sophiehart.com/">Sophie Harts</a> studio to try on a dress for the night. The second dress on and we knew that was the one. BUT it was a tiny fit and it took 3 girls to do up the zip! Yes, I could not breath or even bend over to put my shoes on but in the words of Sophie, from now it is 'Nil by Mouth'. And so for the next 7 days I thought of that dress and deleted carbs from my life. (Except for an amazing dinner with family where we had 4 courses, but dont tell anyone!). Sophie sent pictures of what type of hair style I should have, what accessories and I was excited and terrified at the same time. It better fit by red carpet time!<br />
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My outfit and accessories were all on loan and I want to thank these companies for letting me wear their items and hope I did them justice. I know I would wear every piece again as I literally felt amazing!<br />
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<b><u>The Dress</u></b><br />
The stunning <b>Midnight Blue dress</b> was by <a href="http://www.gghw.com.au/catalogue_gg.php"><b>George Gross</b></a>. The cut on this dress really hugged my curves. Yes I have boobs and yes I have hips but most of all it sucked in my waist and I totally felt sexy. Every woman should have a dress that makes them feel like this.<br />
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<u><b>The Accessories:</b></u><br />
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<b>Clutch Bag</b> - by<b> <a href="http://www.oroton.com/clutches-wristlets/w1/i1001570/">Oroton</a></b> (can I say this is my favourite bag ever, it had a beautiful weight to it and didnt catch on anything. You know when you have a bag with stones and details and it always catches on something, well this one didnt. I highly recommend this bag and it is from their new collection).<br />
<b>Shoes - <a href="http://www.peeptoeshoes.com.au/shop">Peep toe</a></b> - look at the detail on the heels - Grrrrrrr<br />
<b>Earrings - <a href="http://www.mimco.com.au/Product/Jewellery_17/Earrings_48/LIQUID-GLAMOUR-EAR_6860/index.aspx">Mimco</a> </b>- I felt like I was channeling Penelope Cruz with these beauties. Elegant and sophisticated. Sophie Harts eye for detail is incredible and she knew these would stand on their own with out needing a necklace.<br />
<b>Ring - <a href="http://www.diva.net.au/">Diva</a></b> - just a simple bit of shimmer to finish it all off.<br />
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Peita did an incredible job to make my eyes smokey, my skin shimmer and the relaxed 'bed hair' hairstyle was by her associate <a href="http://www.lukebriandavis.blogspot.com/">Luke Davis</a><br />
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But the best thing on my arm was my husband. His support through all my travel, time away from the family and lack of cooking and cleaning anymore (I do love that one!) has let me not only do this amazing job but enjoy it. Thank you Steve for never making me feel guilty chasing my dreams.<br />
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Now for the fun bit. The after party is the time for us to celebrity spot and gush at each others clothes and say a bit congrats!!<br />
EVERY girl looked stunning and the guys looked incredible. There really is something incredible about dressing up to make you feel fantastic.<br />
Here are some of my shots of the night<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">One of my big squeals of the night was meeting Geoff Morrell who played Lester Lamb in the fantastic mini series <a href="http://showtime.com.au/cloudstreet/lester_lamb">Cloudstreet</a>. I loved watching that series so much and his character and acting was brilliant. But what blew me away was after I gushed about his show, he started talking about episodes of Selling Houses Australia and how he loved our show. WOW!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thank you again to everyone for your votes, support and most of all watching our show. We love making it so it is brilliant to know you love watching it to!!!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JUP6Yzz1SWU/Titcvlb_lFI/AAAAAAAABHU/25Xcbnv9i0w/s1600/Picture+13.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JUP6Yzz1SWU/Titcvlb_lFI/AAAAAAAABHU/25Xcbnv9i0w/s400/Picture+13.png" width="395" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And our hot General Manager at XYZ accepting the award for </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Channel of the year for The LifeStyle Channel.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CChMODxzdRY/TivOldzltcI/AAAAAAAABHY/RWJFXf83DX8/s1600/Picture+14.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CChMODxzdRY/TivOldzltcI/AAAAAAAABHY/RWJFXf83DX8/s320/Picture+14.png" width="212" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(no wonder we are a little weary.......)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>shaynnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10824594698408580015noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2626038773302204449.post-26531466783091470142011-07-06T08:54:00.000+10:002011-07-06T08:54:09.237+10:00EATING AT THE OFFICEI am back on the crazy whirlwind of traveling around the country with my clients and for the filming of Series 5 (can you believe it!) of <a href="http://www.lifestyle.com.au/sellinghousesaustraliaextreme/">Selling Houses Australia.</a><br />
What comes with that is not only long hours of sitting on your behind in taxis, cars, and planes but trying to eat well the whole day. Trouble is I am gluten free and no red meat and they are challenges of their own. So today I had the wonderful pleasure of cooking myself a gourmet breakfast at home. I did have to get up at 5.30am and do 3hrs of work first but this way a very nice reward.<br />
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Do you start your day properly or do you struggle to keep a healthy diet with your work hours. Would love to hear how you 'eat at the office' whether it is at home, at a work office or on the run. Any tips for us to share would be great.<br />
One of my tips is I take a small glad bag of protein powder to put in a glass of water for between meals while I am on the run. It doesnt fill me (as I love to eat rather than drink my food) but it takes the edge off the hunger till I can get a proper meal. And of course have a couple of pieces of fruit and a water bottle handy. Your tips??shaynnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10824594698408580015noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2626038773302204449.post-5968080905366739802011-05-22T09:06:00.002+10:002011-05-22T09:14:23.461+10:00ROOM WITH A VIEW - KITCHEN WINDOW<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KH3lxOTwp9o/TdhFnuiY5fI/AAAAAAAABGk/hyQYHHY66NA/s1600/photo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KH3lxOTwp9o/TdhFnuiY5fI/AAAAAAAABGk/hyQYHHY66NA/s640/photo.jpg" width="520" /></a></div>Today's room with a room comes via my kitchen window! Two weeks till winter and Autumn is doing her final coat of colours dance like a very proud peacock. Last week it snowed only 30kms from my house but this morning the air has a warm tinge like an early breath of Spring. Mother Nature confused? Well is was meant to be 'Rapture' yesterday, so a little weather hangover is understandable. If this is Mother Nature's hangover I don't even need to take an asprin with this to cope with something so beautiful.<br />
What is your favourite view from your home? I would love to hear about yours.<br />
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PS The colours were not enhanced for this photo - it really is that stunning!shaynnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10824594698408580015noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2626038773302204449.post-39567794215973301172011-05-18T07:53:00.000+10:002011-05-18T07:53:55.502+10:00THE ROASTING WAREHOUSE - SYDNEY<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DDResciqL6Y/TdJatpwAo3I/AAAAAAAABGI/Az3O0_72CwA/s1600/IMG_2974.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DDResciqL6Y/TdJatpwAo3I/AAAAAAAABGI/Az3O0_72CwA/s640/IMG_2974.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>Those who know me, know I don't drink coffee (I gave it up 6 years ago for those who are interested) and I love my tea but when you are stuck for one hour with no tea house in sight, a great coffee house is a good place to plant yourself while you are waiting for a meeting.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zgnBl5WXfRk/TdJa6aq1_GI/AAAAAAAABGM/G49NoXZ3bmY/s1600/IMG_2972.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zgnBl5WXfRk/TdJa6aq1_GI/AAAAAAAABGM/G49NoXZ3bmY/s640/IMG_2972.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><a href="http://www.dibellacoffee.com.au/distribution/retail.html">Di Bella</a> Roasting Warehouse in Surrey Hills, Sydney is the perfect combination of atmosphere, product and service. The staff were happy and looked like they loved working there and to satisfy my needs, yes I was able to get a nice pot of White tea, and they even refilled with extra water with a smile!<br />
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The warmth and feature comes from their roasted beans in hessian bags, fresh loaves on hessian blocks and the center piece being a huge working bean roaster.<br />
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The acoustics aren't great but you are not there for fine dining, you are there for a robust coffee catch- up and so it works.<br />
I don't miss coffee as the aroma of roasted beans is enough for me and this warehouse is filled with the warm, rich fragrances of coffee. A place to please all the senses.<br />
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My only criticism? Get some pots that pour the tea into the cup and not all over the bench :( But that is an easy fix. <br />
A definite recommendation for Sydney coffee lovers.shaynnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10824594698408580015noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2626038773302204449.post-9366243950177778352011-05-14T18:25:00.000+10:002011-05-14T18:25:35.648+10:00AUSTRALIA'S BARGAIN PROPERTY?At $50 million you can hardly call it a bargain but when a property is reduced by almost 25% of its asking price ($18 million) it has to be a bargain - right?<br />
Look at some the features -<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">2478 hectares of sprawling land </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xJQzZpcvzXA/Tc48AQEK8sI/AAAAAAAABGE/crkzUE0ucOY/s1600/devereaux1-600x400.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xJQzZpcvzXA/Tc48AQEK8sI/AAAAAAAABGE/crkzUE0ucOY/s640/devereaux1-600x400.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Two Swimming Pools ( where is the slide!!!!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MWuohW5GDAE/Tc47dSmiVnI/AAAAAAAABF8/S-1WC6ged2s/s1600/devereaux15-600x400.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MWuohW5GDAE/Tc47dSmiVnI/AAAAAAAABF8/S-1WC6ged2s/s640/devereaux15-600x400.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Two helipads, two pools, tennis court, river, dam and three cottages. Only three? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tap1gEotHOg/Tc47MnnFNmI/AAAAAAAABF0/zwWm4Ch6nm0/s1600/devereaux12-600x400.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tap1gEotHOg/Tc47MnnFNmI/AAAAAAAABF0/zwWm4Ch6nm0/s640/devereaux12-600x400.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RP7d1L5NMWE/Tc47cfNzSVI/AAAAAAAABF4/c8qrjAhFvAA/s1600/devereaux14-600x400.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RP7d1L5NMWE/Tc47cfNzSVI/AAAAAAAABF4/c8qrjAhFvAA/s640/devereaux14-600x400.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xbogyXKdqig/Tc4617XbNXI/AAAAAAAABFo/v4GDxGtPfKk/s1600/devereaux3-600x400.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xbogyXKdqig/Tc4617XbNXI/AAAAAAAABFo/v4GDxGtPfKk/s640/devereaux3-600x400.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Artificial insemination room for 300 horses (handy for some) and a private polo ground.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9SVCQS0wZ5s/Tc47ff8L0GI/AAAAAAAABGA/admkQiSMPMA/s1600/devereaux18-600x400.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9SVCQS0wZ5s/Tc47ff8L0GI/AAAAAAAABGA/admkQiSMPMA/s640/devereaux18-600x400.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />
It all sounds incredibly indulgent of things you 'just cant live without' but it really let me down with the sauna. I can honestly say from all the homes I have visited and/or redesigned the sauna is the most under used and over rated room of any house.<br />
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</div>shaynnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10824594698408580015noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2626038773302204449.post-90493262072496560122011-04-25T15:33:00.000+10:002011-04-25T15:33:37.630+10:00TETRIS INSPIRATION<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nSlAh0oLKnU/Taq5fPRK1GI/AAAAAAAABEc/aPW1vfm9fvw/s1600/michael-johansson-sculptures-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nSlAh0oLKnU/Taq5fPRK1GI/AAAAAAAABEc/aPW1vfm9fvw/s640/michael-johansson-sculptures-1.jpg" width="464" /></a></div> I found these great Tetris furniture sculptures by <a href="http://www.pedestrian.tv/news/view/5645/michael-johanssons-tetris-inspired-sculptures.htm">Michael Johanssons</a> and it made look at other things that were inspired by the Tetris game. There are some pretty creative people out there. Which one is your favourite?<br />
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</div>shaynnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10824594698408580015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2626038773302204449.post-62067440370066865462011-04-19T09:00:00.000+10:002011-04-19T09:00:40.368+10:004 WAYS TO RECYCLE YOUR DEAD BIKEWe love the environment, we love being healthy and we love riding our bike so here are 5 ways to recycle your bike and bike parts when you upgrade to that shiny new model.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">LIGHTING</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mlHpWdbFp2Y/TaIM6jTUBMI/AAAAAAAABDQ/m1-Smoc3t1E/s1600/Picture+1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mlHpWdbFp2Y/TaIM6jTUBMI/AAAAAAAABDQ/m1-Smoc3t1E/s640/Picture+1.png" width="640" /></a></div>Bike chains are usually dirty horrible things that leave grease marks on your legs and a place to get your pant leg caught up in. Usually you curse at them when they fall off when you cant get the damn thing back on but these chandeliers by <a href="http://www.facaro.com/gallery">Carolina Fontoura Alzaga </a>are stunning. Not only has she given these much sworn at items a new lease of life but she has created a traditional look by creating sculptural talking pieces. They maybe too heavy for delicate interiors but I think they have a place in many modern homes, even warehouses of today.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">FURNITURE</div><div style="text-align: center;">Who would have thought bike rims and bike tubes could look so comfortable! I think I'd like that chair to sit on the side of road races so when some-one breaks down I can ask them to 'throw a rim my way'. On second thoughts, I could end up wearing it after that remark. <a href="http://www.bikefurniture.com/pages1/about.htm">Bike Furniture</a> founder Andy Gregg has spent many years on the bike and in bike shops so it looks like he worked out where to unleash his frustration to make beautiful furniture that otherwise would have ended up on the scrap heap.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-k_ayK0hOTkA/TaIOmt0Xv_I/AAAAAAAABDc/S7kPTV5u57A/s1600/furniture+1.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="436" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-k_ayK0hOTkA/TaIOmt0Xv_I/AAAAAAAABDc/S7kPTV5u57A/s640/furniture+1.png" width="640" /></a></div><br />
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</div>shaynnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10824594698408580015noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2626038773302204449.post-11676371702477900472011-04-17T18:01:00.000+10:002011-04-17T18:01:38.079+10:00THESE SHOES WERE MADE FOR.......BATHING?Now this has to be a Carrie Bradshaw must have! Designer bath tub in the shape of a shoe? It is not to everybody's taste but there must be a market out there for ladies who have a whole room (or wing of a house) dedicated to shoes.<br />
These Audrey and Audreyette baths have been created by <a href="http://www.sicis.it/cont_bagni_gal.php?menu=24010101&lingua=ing">SIGIS</a> who are known for their incredible mosaic designs and strong colours. The bath is created in a mold and then the tile designs are put on by hand. I cant even imagine how much it costs and as I am asking, I obviously cant afford it!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sN0C0DGE-jU/TaotHRqUzeI/AAAAAAAABEE/sEvgHvCeLUw/s1600/Picture+4.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="454" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sN0C0DGE-jU/TaotHRqUzeI/AAAAAAAABEE/sEvgHvCeLUw/s640/Picture+4.png" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> What I do love is the waterfall spout that will tumble water down on to your luscious locks making you feel like an expensive, pampered goddess.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-g1yUxSjbsUE/TaotJx0jGKI/AAAAAAAABEI/ZWwMbbvNku8/s1600/Picture+5.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="464" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-g1yUxSjbsUE/TaotJx0jGKI/AAAAAAAABEI/ZWwMbbvNku8/s640/Picture+5.png" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I still think they should have called them Carrie and Carriette!</div><br />
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Would you buy something like this if you could afford it?shaynnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10824594698408580015noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2626038773302204449.post-85775029002565989952011-04-17T10:22:00.001+10:002011-04-17T10:29:32.326+10:00ROOM WITH A VIEW - GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eu9L28Jyk9o/TaoyqhAWN3I/AAAAAAAABEY/mh4Wa-H2Slw/s1600/0000residence11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="456" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eu9L28Jyk9o/TaoyqhAWN3I/AAAAAAAABEY/mh4Wa-H2Slw/s640/0000residence11.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>The views from rest of this house must be spectacular but this bathroom view makes it look like you are on a cruise liner. A holiday feel everyday!<br />
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eu9L28Jyk9o/TaoyqhAWN3I/AAAAAAAABEY/mh4Wa-H2Slw/s1600/0000residence11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="http://freshome.com/2010/10/24/remarkable-home-with-a-view-of-the-golden-gate-bridge-in-california/">pic</a>shaynnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10824594698408580015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2626038773302204449.post-24758782909592044282011-04-10T12:54:00.000+10:002011-04-10T12:54:50.394+10:00THIS WEEKS ROOM WITH A VIEW<div style="text-align: center;"> This weeks view comes to you courtesy of St Lucia, The Carribbean</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iMPaizaznnQ/TaEbVAR7AkI/AAAAAAAABDM/nLkUbq5Wnuc/s1600/JadeMountain28.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iMPaizaznnQ/TaEbVAR7AkI/AAAAAAAABDM/nLkUbq5Wnuc/s640/JadeMountain28.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.ansechastanet.com/pressimages/jademountain/images/JadeMountain28.jpg">pic</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">A lazy Sunday is the time to dream so from today I will post a weekly view to dream over.</div>shaynnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10824594698408580015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2626038773302204449.post-39625077853713502292011-04-10T11:59:00.000+10:002011-04-10T11:59:49.695+10:00LIKE AN OWL WITH A SORE HEAD?<div style="text-align: center;">I think he needs coffee</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zBX9YzoRKAE/TaEOynHZ1kI/AAAAAAAABDI/bq61_Y6I8z8/s1600/1474.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zBX9YzoRKAE/TaEOynHZ1kI/AAAAAAAABDI/bq61_Y6I8z8/s640/1474.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.fotografia-przyrodnicza.art.pl/galeria/zdjecia/1474.jpg">pic</a></div>shaynnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10824594698408580015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2626038773302204449.post-71703990845157856762011-03-24T07:59:00.001+11:002011-03-24T08:00:08.090+11:00BACK IN BLACK- CROSSING ALL BORDERS<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="youtube-player" frameborder="0" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/rNesa12IL-o" title="YouTube video player" type="text/html" width="480"></iframe></div>My love affair with all black & white has been fueled even more with this GAP commercial for skinny pants featuring the divine and quirky Audrey Hepburn. It shows how easily black crosses over from retro to classy to dirty rock'n'roll with out a blink of the eye.shaynnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10824594698408580015noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2626038773302204449.post-15640993710644000502011-03-20T17:43:00.000+11:002011-03-20T17:43:29.685+11:0010 THINGS THAT MAKE A BEAUTIFUL HOME<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gpg7S3JMqAI/TYQIg7yP4lI/AAAAAAAABCk/TSMbofhpXe4/s1600/belle.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gpg7S3JMqAI/TYQIg7yP4lI/AAAAAAAABCk/TSMbofhpXe4/s1600/belle.jpg" /></a></div><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-lIAzndquvQQ/TYQI1C3_bPI/AAAAAAAABCo/8cwE-cye8jk/s1600/Picture+7.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-lIAzndquvQQ/TYQI1C3_bPI/AAAAAAAABCo/8cwE-cye8jk/s200/Picture+7.png" width="155" /></a><br />
We all love flicking through the glossy pages of magazines and peering into celebrity homes, but to often it is followed with a sigh of 'oh but I could never have that'.<br />
You may not have their home, location or budget and you are constantly aspiring to the home of your dreams, but the essence of creating a home is universal. <br />
As an Interior Designer I get the opportunity of creating beautiful homes and work with incredible budgets but in the end we are all after the same thing.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><b>1. Shelter</b> - the basics are covered by a roof and walls. Due to poverty, disasters (as we have seen all to often recently with the natural disasters that have hit Far North Queensland, New Zealand and Japan just recently). Our shelter is a basic necessity and a home provides this. Size really doesn't matter. Everyone needs a place to call home.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PlvVPALJLts/TYQGaUgVHNI/AAAAAAAABCc/t9BeRv3rx9o/s1600/Picture+6.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="364" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PlvVPALJLts/TYQGaUgVHNI/AAAAAAAABCc/t9BeRv3rx9o/s640/Picture+6.png" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b> pic <a href="http://www.milkphotos.com/">MILK</a></b></div><b>3. Family & friends</b> - A home is a place that is filled with laughter and it has an environment that puts everyone at ease. A place people want to be.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Eub2U-ItWIo/TYQLgIEaePI/AAAAAAAABCs/hYr99Vn6ZI8/s1600/Picture+5.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="440" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Eub2U-ItWIo/TYQLgIEaePI/AAAAAAAABCs/hYr99Vn6ZI8/s640/Picture+5.png" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> pic <a href="http://www.milkphotos.com/">MILK</a></div><b>4. Food</b> - cafes and restaurants are a wonderful treat but home cooked food feeds the soul.<br />
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<b>5. Sanity</b> - Having peace of mind that everything has a place means you aren't scattered all over place. Order creates time for you to do more things instead of wasting your time looking for that lost bill (found one this weekend!), the car keys and falling over all the toys in the house. <br />
Being organized DOES give you sanity (and sometimes you find cash : another true story!).<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-aSJi5HeHZsQ/TYQEtCfUIcI/AAAAAAAABCU/69AzMBvjaMo/s1600/Heroblue_hero_long_display.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="252" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-aSJi5HeHZsQ/TYQEtCfUIcI/AAAAAAAABCU/69AzMBvjaMo/s640/Heroblue_hero_long_display.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">pic <a href="http://www.kikki-k.com/shop/category/colour/blue/">KIKKIK</a></div><b>6. Security </b>- displacement is very real and if you have a place you feel you belong to then you know you are wanted and will feel secure about you and how people respond to you.<br />
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</div><b>7. Nature</b> - our plants are what feed the earth and feed us as people. There is something about the connection with the earth that brings peace & serenity. Even if you only have a courtyard, growing herbs in a pot is enough to give you a healthy link with Mother Earth.<br />
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<b>8. Pets </b>- Someone to care for and give back love can add years to your life. Having a pet means responsibility, but that makes us better people in the long run. For a long time pets have been used for therapy in nursing homes, injured able and brain affected people. The feeling of having a pet in your life creates a very different love that we have with humans.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-1p12qw_8iAk/TYP9TRppfUI/AAAAAAAABB0/yDgXntwlGis/s1600/6012_Hearthands.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-1p12qw_8iAk/TYP9TRppfUI/AAAAAAAABB0/yDgXntwlGis/s640/6012_Hearthands.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">pic<a href="http://www.milkphotos.com/winnersgallery1.html"> MILK</a></div>What do you think are the elements that make a home? You could agree with one of the above (or even disagree) or you may want to share one of the top things that makes your house I home. I would love to hear from you.<br />
<i>Shaynna</i>shaynnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10824594698408580015noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2626038773302204449.post-56154729426011252922011-03-19T08:42:00.002+11:002011-03-19T09:01:09.746+11:00A TURTLE, A MOPED & AN IGLOO IN SOUTH YARRA<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-NudGYckY7YM/TXvGtV0LRII/AAAAAAAABBM/6jIN1orSRMc/s1600/IMG_2685.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-NudGYckY7YM/TXvGtV0LRII/AAAAAAAABBM/6jIN1orSRMc/s640/IMG_2685.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-IihzBlY8P6k/TXvG4htzNDI/AAAAAAAABBU/ashK6cKCWo4/s1600/IMG_2687.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-IihzBlY8P6k/TXvG4htzNDI/AAAAAAAABBU/ashK6cKCWo4/s320/IMG_2687.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>The other day I was trying to get a park in this busy, narrow st in Sth Yarra. I go there often to do voice overs and usually get a park right out the front of the studio. But this day I did the circuit at least 3 times and then had to park a 15 minute walk away.<br />
Melbourne is full of lanes and interesting streets and you get so used to them you forget to take notice. I whizz past this cafe often so it was nice and refreshing to slow down and take a closer look. The street is dull, the cafe is opposite a train station and wedged between office and apartments but that hasnt stopped it putting out a little personality.<br />
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PS A week later I walked by (without my camera, damn!) and it was a pop up shoe store! Brilliant. Hope it is there next week when I walk by!shaynnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10824594698408580015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2626038773302204449.post-22239326906770186912011-03-16T21:28:00.000+11:002011-03-16T21:28:56.249+11:00SELLING HOUSES EXTREME-Port Douglas - SHIRTLESS & THANK-YOU!Well, I started a little frenzy saying my hubby will be in the background tonight - 'shirtless'!!!! With his permission - here he is. Now this is a tale to all of you out there to wear sunscreen or you might end up with a runway on your back too. The funny thing was he took his shirt off, wrapped it around his head to protect him from the sun (that stripe is where the T-Shirt dangled) but didnt think what it would do to his back!!<br />
If you want to see all the before and after pics of this ep go to the link at <a href="http://www.lifestyle.com.au/tv/selling-houses-australia/episode.aspx?id=365310">The LifeStyle Channel </a><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rNxQgm7i5sE/TYB8EkH8rHI/AAAAAAAABBc/ze7LgAITI88/s1600/3ce431190f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rNxQgm7i5sE/TYB8EkH8rHI/AAAAAAAABBc/ze7LgAITI88/s1600/3ce431190f.jpg" /></a></div>On another note, I do have to thank a few people up in Port Douglas. (If you want to know all the suppliers of the show, go to the link earlier) Of course the owners and their family were fantastic and worked so hard the whole time and their daughter organised for us to do a trip with <a href="http://www.habadive.com.au/">HABADIVE</a> snorkeling tour after the make-over. <br />
This was so greatly appreciated as every single person, except a certain some-one who was working on his tan (cough cough <a href="http://www.andrewwinter.com.au/">Andrew Winter </a>), worked to exhaustion on this makeover. As most of us were from Sydney and Melbourne we couldn't believe the humidity and how it depleted you. We had planned some nice dinner evenings after the make-overs but after sometimes 12hr days, no-one could bare having to socalize. <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-1Jh5kXByVrQ/TYB8PxVxxtI/AAAAAAAABBg/BEPn45JtU6w/s1600/art+gallery.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-1Jh5kXByVrQ/TYB8PxVxxtI/AAAAAAAABBg/BEPn45JtU6w/s640/art+gallery.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Then there is Phil and the team at <a href="http://www.realestateportdouglas.com.au/">Century21</a> in Port Douglas, they were the most accommodating group of people and I have been tweeting with them ever since (@portdouglas21 )<br />
I also have to say a big big thanks to Tom from <a href="http://www.oceanicart.com.au/">Oceanic Art Gallery</a> who allowed me to borrow the most amazing and precious aboriginal art to create a truly amazing makeover for this episode.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-NDGRKXcYmBc/TYB-e5HMCQI/AAAAAAAABBs/YdEf2zwHej4/s1600/port+douglas+beach.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-NDGRKXcYmBc/TYB-e5HMCQI/AAAAAAAABBs/YdEf2zwHej4/s640/port+douglas+beach.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Port Douglas Beach</div>The community in Port Douglas we totally behind us the whole time we were there and cannot speak highly of them all.<br />
The tourist industry was already suffering up North from the GFC but with the news of floods and cyclones people think that they should stay away. Well I can tell you it is just as beautiful now as always and was very lucky to miss most of the brunt of the the cyclone.<br />
So if you are thinking of taking a holiday PLEASE go to Port Douglas and enjoy the beauty that it has!<br />
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I would love to hear of your experiences of Far North Queensland and if you plan to go what you would like to see. The list of bars, restaurants, day trips is huge so I wont bore yo with them - share here so everyone can see the great places to go.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thank you everyone!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here are a couple of behind the scene shots as well</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-8zjzryEvE_c/TYB89VgLZpI/AAAAAAAABBk/0hnf0OcoOuQ/s1600/group+shot.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-8zjzryEvE_c/TYB89VgLZpI/AAAAAAAABBk/0hnf0OcoOuQ/s640/group+shot.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Left - Me, Jeremy or 'The Human Ladder' (researcher) & the lovely Di (my assistant) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Jzb41txTp0I/TYB9NeSiq6I/AAAAAAAABBo/0UrqZ9Xvg7A/s1600/couch.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Jzb41txTp0I/TYB9NeSiq6I/AAAAAAAABBo/0UrqZ9Xvg7A/s640/couch.jpg" width="480" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The owners sealed the doors 'before' they moved out the furniture. This is the producer, sound man and the camer man on the other side catching the couch.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-l0GGKo4SuOY/TYCATmHfsQI/AAAAAAAABBw/8-rpa1CMsBc/s1600/crew.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-l0GGKo4SuOY/TYCATmHfsQI/AAAAAAAABBw/8-rpa1CMsBc/s640/crew.jpg" width="640" /></a>The crew taking a welcome break from the heat! </div>shaynnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10824594698408580015noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2626038773302204449.post-51700877094816253772011-03-12T10:56:00.003+11:002011-03-12T11:53:08.557+11:00THE WORLDS GREATEST SHAVE<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-I39JEYnywI0/TXqvQfIMzeI/AAAAAAAABAQ/gzmZiYGgplU/s1600/IMG_2712.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-I39JEYnywI0/TXqvQfIMzeI/AAAAAAAABAQ/gzmZiYGgplU/s640/IMG_2712.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>Good things do come out of bad. Yesterday my nephew shaved his head for <a href="http://www.worldsgreatestshave.com/why/">The Worlds Greatest</a> Shave in support of his Step Mother who is going through treatment for breast cancer. This foundation supports Leukemia Foundation but it is also a symbolic way to help support anybody going through an illness.<br />
As a 13 yr old he knew he couldn't do anything medically to help her but by shaving his head, at least he had a way of showing her he cared by raising money for research and support.<br />
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Even more remarkable, he picked his 14th birthday to mark the occasion. His Mum and Step Dad went into overdrive to work out how they could help get the most attention and raise as much money as possible in their support. Their local McDonalds, at <a href="http://www.truelocal.com.au/business/mcdonalds/chelsea-heights">Chelsea heights</a> agreed to let them put a Marquee from <a href="http://www.nunatriclub.com/">Nunawading Tri Club </a>in the carpark, put flyers in their take-away bags (printed for free by <a href="http://www.expoprint.com.au/">expo print </a>) and also offered 20% of sales while we were there.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-yjZgDSM2n-w/TXqx5K5GQII/AAAAAAAABA0/3v6GC2K1X04/s1600/IMG_2713.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-yjZgDSM2n-w/TXqx5K5GQII/AAAAAAAABA0/3v6GC2K1X04/s640/IMG_2713.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>Having a family business in signage, <a href="http://www.scotchline.com.au/">Scotchline Signs</a>, saw a huge banner placed at the front of McDonalds, we held small signs and walked inside and asked people if they wanted to spray their hair or shave their heads to get in the spirit of things. Hair colour was the most popular option!<br />
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The hairdresser Jen from '<a href="http://www.yellowpages.com.au/vic/mordialloc/all-ways-ahead-12411073-listing.html">All Ways Ahead'</a> donated her time and pitched in with money.<br />
His Dad, a fire man, was called away to a job but was back just in time to do the first shave and then the immediate family took turns in helping shave his head. This was such a beautiful touch as it showed everyone was there to support him (maybe there was a little joy in that part!)<br />
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Even with an unusually slow Friday night at McDonalds (due to Friday Night AFL grand final & the beginning of a long weekend) my nephew was still able to raise $1405.00 all up!!!<br />
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If anyone gets disillusioned with the youth of the day, just have a think of this story and know there are kids out there with big hearts!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-4TekJOoqyAE/TXq2MONJn8I/AAAAAAAABA4/UFMIWw40FZY/s1600/IMG_2736.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-4TekJOoqyAE/TXq2MONJn8I/AAAAAAAABA4/UFMIWw40FZY/s320/IMG_2736.jpg" width="240" /></a></div> His goal was to reach $1,000 so surpassed his goal!!! If you would like to donate to the foundation here is the <a href="http://my.leukaemiafoundation.org.au/personalPage.aspx?langPref=en-CA&Referrer=http%3a%2f%2fwww.worldsgreatestshave.com%2fhelp%2fnoresults%2f6ec7a43294fa05253d56d76ee9324d92%2f&registrationID=371836">link!</a>shaynnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10824594698408580015noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2626038773302204449.post-85279008226522159452011-03-07T20:53:00.000+11:002011-03-07T20:53:55.449+11:00HOUSE AND GARDEN LOVED MY DOG!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-uwjs5dGAZik/TXSqydSqTII/AAAAAAAABAM/r__oPP6xCoU/s1600/Picture+1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-uwjs5dGAZik/TXSqydSqTII/AAAAAAAABAM/r__oPP6xCoU/s640/Picture+1.png" width="522" /></a></div>It's not everyday you get featured in a national magazine at home so I was pretty nervous having a magazine company coming into my home. For one, you can only imagine the houses they see and two, the country seeing where I live!!<br />
Here you see my love for Black and white in the paintings, walls, rug and furniture and my clothes. But who got the most votes on the day? Our gorgeous dog Coco.<br />
Coco sat on the sidelines patiently as they set up and just before the first frame she 'slunk' into the picture!<br />
She completed the picture because she is black and white but what I love is it shows I live in a home!shaynnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10824594698408580015noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2626038773302204449.post-3773527330260020132011-03-06T04:19:00.001+11:002011-03-06T04:19:44.632+11:00DECORATING YOUR BEDROOM WITH BUDGET IDEASYou don't have to go overboard in look and price to get a good looking Bedroom. Have a look at these two simple tips to decorate a bedroom with colour and accessories. These tips are simple but will really add value to your room. Would love to hear from you for any budget tips you have come across when decorating your bedroom!.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.ripefruit.com/melbourne/sights/ned_kelly.htm">pic</a></div><a href="http://www.beechworth.com.au/Beechworth-History/Beechworth-People/Ned-Kelly-Beechworth.html">Ned Kelly</a> 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<a href="http://www.beechworth.com.au/Beechworth-History/Historic-Beechworth-Buildings/"> Beechworth</a> Courthouse (below) before being sent to Melbourne Criminal Courts. <br />
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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.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">It is such a strong expression and this statue of Ned Kelly shows how he 'stands' by his quote. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pNy0C8iBD_Y/TWdq5H7TlJI/AAAAAAAAA_o/KIrBS-8cyjU/s1600/such+is+life.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pNy0C8iBD_Y/TWdq5H7TlJI/AAAAAAAAA_o/KIrBS-8cyjU/s640/such+is+life.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />
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.<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Oh well, SUCH IS LIFE!</div>shaynnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10824594698408580015noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2626038773302204449.post-75475808309537666062011-02-25T20:31:00.009+11:002011-02-26T08:15:32.510+11:00BEECHWORTH, BEES & HONEY.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WpXgyzIQQIw/TWdh90HeM-I/AAAAAAAAA_E/FX5rWvz21nQ/s1600/building.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WpXgyzIQQIw/TWdh90HeM-I/AAAAAAAAA_E/FX5rWvz21nQ/s640/building.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />
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 <a href="http://shaynnablaze.blogspot.com/2011/02/beechworth-famous-pies-lollies.html">famous pie bakery</a>, he ate enough that bordered on embarassing!<br />
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.<br />
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</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">You can see live bees as they work in their hives, </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JSux32MSb5A/TWdiJ_x6IGI/AAAAAAAAA_I/whM2WvqKevA/s1600/hives.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JSux32MSb5A/TWdiJ_x6IGI/AAAAAAAAA_I/whM2WvqKevA/s640/hives.jpg" width="640" /></a> try skin care, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Wr9mJcTvOaw/TWdicQ1t04I/AAAAAAAAA_M/5jy1EIWggOk/s1600/lotion.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Wr9mJcTvOaw/TWdicQ1t04I/AAAAAAAAA_M/5jy1EIWggOk/s640/lotion.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">drink lemon drinks, </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eVrS78NsTL0/TWdiqT_7AXI/AAAAAAAAA_Q/YbknL3BSrv0/s1600/drinks.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eVrS78NsTL0/TWdiqT_7AXI/AAAAAAAAA_Q/YbknL3BSrv0/s640/drinks.jpg" width="640" /></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;">and buy honey wax candles. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ecyPwmULQqk/TWdi2CqIiSI/AAAAAAAAA_U/xtRRcFp7ivk/s1600/candles.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ecyPwmULQqk/TWdi2CqIiSI/AAAAAAAAA_U/xtRRcFp7ivk/s640/candles.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />
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.<br />
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It looks like the next trip wont be far away, as we need to replenish the honey jars pretty soon!shaynnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10824594698408580015noreply@blogger.com22