The sun is shining. The water is lapping and here are a few pictures I took around our place this morning. Bit's and bobs. Clusters of books and flowers. Making cakes. Things that make me smile. Have a great day.
pic #1 Sea Shells in Vintage Pottery
pic # 2 Cake stand made for me by Paisley Flights of Whimsy
pic # 3 My daughters first attempt at piping cupcakes
pic # 4 Vintage library drawers in my kitchen
pic #1 Sea Shells in Vintage Pottery
pic # 2 Cake stand made for me by Paisley Flights of Whimsy
pic # 3 My daughters first attempt at piping cupcakes
pic # 4 Vintage library drawers in my kitchen
They made me smile too!
ReplyDeleteI love vintage drawers, I have many sets around the home filled with 'bits and bops'!
Sue
Hi Simone, what lovely pictures! I love your library drawers in your kitchen, they are lovely. What a fantastic job your little princess has done piping the icing on those cakes, they look wonderful - my girls are very impressed, yay to her:) Hope you both have a lovely day - Tx
ReplyDeletethose mini cakes are cute... i see i'm not the only one who collects shells!. lol
ReplyDeleteSimone,
ReplyDeleteYour photographs are getting so professional, I thought they were from Vogue or Inside Out. YUM! I love the pink rose cupcakes too.
Happy New Year!
Marjorie
wonderful 1st attempt!
ReplyDeletehope you are having a fabulous start to the year Simone ♥
The rose piping on those cupcakes is just gorgeous... but not quite as gorgeous as your little girl's attempts! Happy days... enjoy the summer x
ReplyDeleteThey make me smile too...especially your sweet little girl piping cupcakes...adorable!
ReplyDeleteLove and hugs,
Karyn
More cute photos-love the cupcakes and the
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I see you've been by Dreaming.
Looking forward to visiting with you in 2010
too.
Melinda
It's so lovely to come over here and see short sleeves and beachy things. The weather is so drab here (Pacific NW) this time of year - you are a much appreciated bit of sunshine!
ReplyDeleteLove the cupcake holder!!! Your daughter is adorable!
ReplyDeleteThose cupcakes look so good!x
ReplyDeleteI can't get over just how much natural beauty you manage to capture in your daily life! What inspiring photos. Thanks so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteadorable and so fresh looking. your daughter is a doll and those shells make me happy.
ReplyDeleteOh that vase of roses are stunning!
ReplyDeleteYour cupcakes are a work of art! I spot The Crafty Minx! Love the pink check cloth. xx
ReplyDeleteAll those things made me smile too..thanks for sharing x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I love it all!
ReplyDeleteYour daughter looks precious! And I want one of those cakes!
I actually purchased a cupcake holder and I'm going to bake some for myself later this week!
Great post!
All the best,
Eileen
Beautiful photos. The cupcakes look delicious and I love the books and flowers and shells.
ReplyDeleteI love the vintage library drawers, and the yummy cakes! Very, very, pitty (pretty) as my son would say.
ReplyDeleteI love your cake stand and library drawers.
ReplyDeleteYour daughter is doing such a cute job of decorating, way to go!
xxx
Just lovely.
ReplyDeleteYour things make me smile too...love your sweet daughter following in her mom's footsteps.
ReplyDeleteLovely pics Simone - it was lovely and warm when I was home in Sunny Queensland for Christmas, although all that is behind me now being back in freezing Hong Kong! Enjoy:) xox
ReplyDeleteLovely post Simone, I felt like I could reach in a grab one of those cupcakes! Hope you are enjoying the summer holidays xo
ReplyDeleteLove all your gorgeous bits and bobs .... and the look of concentration on your little darling's face! Leigh
ReplyDeleteThose cakes look delicious! Your roses are so pretty - it's lovely having fresh flowers in the house. I spotted your 'Crafty Minx' book which I had seen recently at our local bookstore - is it a good book?
ReplyDeleteHi simone...
ReplyDeletehappy new years..loved the photo of your daughter on your last blog..
SUN has also been SHINING VERY HOT here in melbourne yesterday!! 45 degrees!!
your cupcake course you featured a few months ago has OBVIOUSLY paid off!
they look totally scrumptious..
xx andrea
Those cupcakes looks delicious! And your daughter is doing a fabulous job! x
ReplyDeleteWhat a happy life.
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Mmmm cupcakes!! I'm smiling too :-)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photos Simone. I love your vints=age drawers and the cupcake making is so sweet.
ReplyDeleteNess xx
Thanks Simone for this beautiful photos!
ReplyDeleteI love the first one.
A nice day to you.
Federica
Gorgeous photos Simone
ReplyDeleteAnd i love the pink dress your daughter is wearing .. how sweet!!
I also see that favourite chest of small drawers, how I would love that!! Take care xx Julie
I'm just admiring your cake-stand and your helper! I like it that all 3 tiers are the same size for added soaring elegance.
ReplyDelete1. Cupcakes = gorgeous!
ReplyDelete2. LOVE the library catalog! I'm mega jealous.
Such gorgeous moments in your house!!
ReplyDeletexoxo
Lovely pics! those cupcakes look lovely.x
ReplyDeletemay i come and have a look? i shoud make it in 24h from italy :)
ReplyDeleteyour house is beautiful!
have a sweet day,
justyna
Love your bits and bobs! Also the picture of your husband and daughter from New Year's Eve! How nice that you are so rested and rejuvenated from your holidays!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Tamerie
Thanks for cheering up my day, Simone. Love your surroundings and your daughter is adorable.
ReplyDeleteSuch wonderful prettyness.
ReplyDeleteIt feels so peaceful.
ReplyDeleteHi Simone, your daughter has done a great job icing the cupcakes :) I love the vintage library draw's I want one they have so much character!!
ReplyDeleteHey Simone, Have you had a rearrange of your florals that were on top of the file chest,last pic, if I remember right, if so would love to see how and where they are arranged now..
ReplyDeleteYour summer-time fun is really brightening up my winter this year! And what good use for the stand with those gorgeous cupcakes, so glad you enjoy!
ReplyDeleteThe cupcakes seems so goooood!
ReplyDeleteMiam, miam!
Un morceau s'il vous plaît! (A piece of cake, please)
Anne ;-)
I am loving all of the pics you are taking around your house and vacation..... lovely.......pretty and looks like they are from a magazine.... always love the pretty I find on your site! Happy New Year... I know it will be a great year for you!!!
ReplyDeletexx Trina
So pretty love all the pics Thankyou for the cupcake you emailed me xx jeanetteann
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