tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35969374854544641662024-02-19T16:33:17.148+11:00My White HomesteadAnnie @ My White Homesteadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00970230490137444299noreply@blogger.comBlogger187125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3596937485454464166.post-69763081869525823132013-08-20T10:46:00.000+10:002013-08-20T10:46:00.655+10:00Little Prince GeorgeSo today the first "unofficial" royal family photos featuring Prince George have been leaked a few hours early via Twitter.<br />
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All I can say though is "what a stunning young family" and I'm glad we get to see such natural photos of the young royal family.<br />
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The photos were taken at Katherine's family home in Bucklebury by her father Michael and also feature the Middleton family dog, Tilly and Will & Katherine's dog Lupo - so it really was a family affair!!<br />
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Annie @ My White Homesteadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00970230490137444299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3596937485454464166.post-62601922857025281782013-08-08T13:52:00.001+10:002013-08-08T13:52:45.058+10:00Why Patrick?Yes Ch10 - why Patrick????<br />
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Last night in living rooms all over Australia people were bawling their eyes out with the death of much loved Offspring character Patrick :( Ooooooooo the humanity.<br />
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I didn't think for a second that they would kill off the father of Nina's unborn child but then it hit me, they will never let the slightly zany character enjoy a fulfilling life long love - the story lines for Nina would probably become boringly normal and the show would more than likely end.<br />
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I was hoping that they might kill off Billie - whilst I love Kat Stewart - the character of Billie has gone so off the chart that I cant stand it when she pops up on the television screen and have been channel surfing until she has disappeared.<br />
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So how did you fair emotionally last night?<br />
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Me - I was a blubbering mess, hyperventilating as Nina drove down Brunswick Street to the nearest hospital - it was a moment in TV I shunt forget in a while.<br />
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So I hope all of you that are as devoted to Offspring as I, can move on to next weeks episode with the promise of a little piece of Patrick sitting at Nina's bedside after the birth of their new baby.<br />
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Annie @ My White Homesteadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00970230490137444299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3596937485454464166.post-76954142624868064572013-08-06T15:28:00.002+10:002013-08-06T15:28:55.198+10:00RIP Mother MargaretLosing a parent is never easy and last Sunday (28th July) my beloved husbands mum passed away.<br />
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Although struggling after a fall 6 months ago, her health was ok and her passing was still sudden & certainly none of us were prepared for.<br />
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Thankfully husband and I found her, and whilst this was something I hope know one has to go through, I was grateful that it was us that found her and not her elder sister - that's something I fear Nancy would never have gotten over.<br />
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It has been a week of tears, tantrums, family reunions, dinners at the pub, loads of fresh flowers and cups of tea filling & spilling in the post office.<br />
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We have been moved by the generosity of those around us and those that may not be close to us but loved his mother dearly - this gets you through - the kind words of a stranger retelling stories of a mum passed.<br />
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I have mostly found a deep sadness knowing that "Baby Bean" is not going to meet his Grandma but she had already had some gifts put aside and these will be cherished.<br />
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We continue to try to run the post office amongst our grief, after all, the post stops for no one, not even a beloved mum, mum in law or grandma.<br />
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We will forever miss you Mother Margaret and hope that you have been reunited with your two knights in shining armour.<br />
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Annie @ My White Homesteadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00970230490137444299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3596937485454464166.post-55161588889501204822013-07-24T12:42:00.000+10:002013-07-24T12:42:18.220+10:00The other important baby of 2013has arrived and is mighty cute!!<br />
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Congratulations to William and Catherine on the safe arrival of the Royal Baby.<br />
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I must admit on Monday night when I knew of Kate being in labour a big part of me was so worried for her - first baby - all that pressure & myself going through that later this year, but without the worlds media outside the hospital in Canberra!! <br />
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Waking to hear that she was well and had delivered a healthy 8 pound baby boy was as much a relief as it was very exciting.<br />
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And then to top it all off, getting to see our wee little Prince of Cambridge earlier today was wonderful and to see two such lovely people become parents was, well, lovely!!<br />
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So we only have 3 months to go before we too join the Royal ranks and give our little town their very own Royal baby!!<br />
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Annie @ My White Homesteadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00970230490137444299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3596937485454464166.post-56582032625756246612013-07-02T12:41:00.000+10:002013-07-02T12:41:22.825+10:00Instagram Fav's Part 2Here are some new fav's that I have posted on Instagram...... I hope you like them too!!<br />
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Annie @ My White Homesteadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00970230490137444299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3596937485454464166.post-92180380482180996192013-07-02T12:23:00.001+10:002013-07-02T12:23:21.786+10:00Waiting for the Royal Baby v The Post Office Baby!!and when I say that I am not implying that MY expectant bub is the royal bub!!<br />
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Poor Kate & William, two weeks out from the "Due Date" and journalists have already started jostling for positions and buying every ladder in London in a hope of getting the best & first pics of Kate arriving at the hospital.<br />
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Personally I hope she has access to a secret entrance and does not have to enter the hospital in the public eye - it will be bad enough when husband and I make our entrance to Canberra Hospital in mid November - I seriously can not imagine having my pic in magazines and newspapers as I make my arrival and might I add probably looking a bit worse for wear.<br />
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Being a first time mum like Kate, I can only imagine what is before us, but unlike Kate, I only have the townsfolk here in Berridale eagerly awaiting the arrival of the Post Office baby!!<br />
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Annie @ My White Homesteadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00970230490137444299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3596937485454464166.post-90710179645912475392013-05-09T12:02:00.000+10:002013-05-09T12:02:51.519+10:00Does your couch need a freshin up?Why not just add some funky new cushions to add a bit of life and colour to your comfy old couch.<br />
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During the weekend I decided our couch needed a new hit of colour as the past two years she has had red cushions, patterned red cushions and dog blankets keeping her company, but I found some funky on trend cushion covers on eBay on the weekend and they are now on their way.<br />
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Flicking through the latest copy of my style bible, Real Living magazine, it appears that they most drab and boring of couches can look instantly hip and on trend with the addition of a few new cushion covers.<br />
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And lets face it, its a whole lot cheaper to buy a few covers to make your lounge room look fresh without the need to buy a new couch.<br />
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<br />Annie @ My White Homesteadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00970230490137444299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3596937485454464166.post-84640449558576408782013-05-01T11:49:00.001+10:002013-05-01T12:00:29.066+10:00Who's having a baby?I am!!<br />
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After trying unsuccessfully for 4 years to get pregnant (frustrating and costly) husband and I are happy to announce that we are finally getting our greatest wish!<br />
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I've had a fair bit of surgery over the past 6 months and the laproscopy that I had been asking for (for those 4 years - Dr's don't listen) finally did its thing and cleared my tubes enough to get a swimmer through.<br />
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I won't lie, the "morning sickness" (this term needs to be well and truly put on the shelf and renamed "All day sickness") has been rough and I'm in bed most days as soon as I clock off at the post office - I love sleeping so this part is nice for me.<br />
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So we are due at the beginning of November and I've been told that this is a blessing as "you don't want to be pregnant in summer"!! After all the trouble we have had I really wouldn't care when "Bean" is due.<br />
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So for a while my little blog will be filled with baby news and my hopes and dream for him/her - I've already signed them up for Collingwood membership!! LOL and much to husbands horror!!<br />
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<br />Annie @ My White Homesteadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00970230490137444299noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3596937485454464166.post-27183842347408941352013-03-13T14:22:00.000+11:002013-03-13T14:22:06.490+11:00Instagram Fav'sI love <a href="http://instagram.com/">Instagram</a> and each day I load a new photo or two for my followers.<br />
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Most of the images are those I have taken around our house or the local area - I love vintage inspired shots and try my best to bring these to life.<br />
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Here are a couple of my fav's of the last month or so......<br />
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Annie @ My White Homesteadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00970230490137444299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3596937485454464166.post-78740257229197475392013-02-14T12:05:00.000+11:002013-02-14T12:05:03.442+11:00Are you feeling the love?So today is Valentines Day!<br />
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Have you received anything yet??<br />
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Well I sit on the fence with this day - I don't dislike it BUT I do have issues with people thinking that they have to buy their loved one a gift and spending too much money!<br />
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Husband will come home today with flowers & I will make him a card - and that's about it.<br />
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People say "its so commercialised" and I tend to agree - it appears that the "American" factor does play a part in people thinking that they have to do some over the top declaration of their love on this day WHEN if fact you should do it every day.<br />
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So today - do what you feel YOU need to do - if its nothing, fine, if you want to spend a gazillion amount of money on 2 red roses, fine but remember that having someone to love and to love you back today is the greatest gift you can get!<br />
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Annie @ My White Homesteadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00970230490137444299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3596937485454464166.post-88438171444073585502013-02-13T12:51:00.000+11:002013-02-13T12:51:10.527+11:00New obsessionis looking like Coffee Sacks!<br />
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I love a local coffee shops Skinny Latte's and have been known to drive into town just to grab one and come back - its about a 40km round trip but so worth it......hang on - sidetracked.....<br />
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Yes - coffee sacks - so when I was getting a coffee on Saturday morning I was that the owner was selling her emptied coffee sacks for $5 each and I grabbed a handful.<br />
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Whilst I still have no idea what on earth I am going to create with them, <a href="http://pinterest.com/">Pinterest</a> is filled with great ideas and I can see atm three old chairs that are in desperate need for an Annie makeover and probably going to be meeting a coffee sack soon.<br />
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So these are some of the chair idea's that have sparkled the arts n crafts bug in me & I'm headed to making some vintaged styled delights ......<br />
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Annie @ My White Homesteadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00970230490137444299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3596937485454464166.post-34950472492344527142013-02-08T12:11:00.002+11:002013-02-08T12:11:58.607+11:00Its all style baby......Country Style that is.<br />
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Enjoy!Annie @ My White Homesteadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00970230490137444299noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3596937485454464166.post-77392346708792594992013-02-08T11:55:00.001+11:002013-02-08T11:55:17.166+11:00Finding it impossible to ..........sit still and let myself heal.<br />
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Last Friday I had an operation in Canberra and have been finding it difficult to remember how to sit, sleep and rest so I could be in the Post Office today.<br />
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My operation was a success but has now led me to have another soon - it's a private matter, and I am ok, but the reason for my post is for me to sort through the anxiety of knowing how to relax & who on earth can sit and watch the crap that is on TV during the day - UGH!!!!<br />
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I'm someone that needs to keep busy - a tiny bit OCD - a real clean freak & this week I have found that dear Husband has the skills needed to keep our little house and post office running smoothly.........<br />
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I'd like to send out a big shout out to him - you did well deary - very proud of you :)<br />
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Annie @ My White Homesteadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00970230490137444299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3596937485454464166.post-70700834761482381542013-01-30T09:39:00.000+11:002013-01-30T09:39:56.796+11:00Camping - I survived........just!!<br />
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So it rained a bit on the coast but overall the first camp in the tent was pretty good.<br />
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We had a great spot - near the camp kitchem but a tad too far from the amenities block for those midnight toot runs and our neighbours (mostly from Victoria) were friendly and mostly quiet!!<br />
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The 3 Jack Russells had a ball - played at the beach, enjoyed their walks and seemed to get along well together in the small confines of the Tent Hilton.<br />
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On reflection I have said to Dear Husband that we need to buy a proper camping kitchen to store food and electronics to keep little ants at bay!!<br />
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So will I camp again - I expect so - as long as I have a flat camp site, access to hot and cold water and a flushing toot - you might see me at a camp ground near you soon!!<br />
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Annie @ My White Homesteadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00970230490137444299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3596937485454464166.post-45447927486073360162013-01-25T11:02:00.002+11:002013-01-25T11:04:00.575+11:00PinterestBefore I disappear on my Australia Day camping trip - I thought I'd share with you one of my boards off Pinterest.<br />
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Slightly addicted to this site - gathering beautiful images and sticking them on my boards - I've found that I certainly have eclectic taste, its appears that vintage, flirty with a dash of modern industrial are the things that I love most.<br />
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Check out my boards <a href="https://pinterest.com/annieokeeffe/vintage-love/">here</a> and let me know what you think<br />
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Annie @ My White Homesteadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00970230490137444299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3596937485454464166.post-74792566332643214032013-01-25T10:40:00.001+11:002013-01-25T10:59:01.201+11:00Australia Day & we are going.....Camping!!<br />
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I hate camping BUT this year I decided to take one for the team and suggested to dear Husband that we go to <a href="http://www.edentouristpark.com.au/">Eden</a> and stay in our tent.<br />
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Now our tent is pretty good - two big rooms, you can stand up and has been referred to as the Tent Hilton!!<br />
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Last year we spent a few days in the tent Glamping not Camping - iPod Dock, Queen Size innerspring mattress, electricty, hot & cold running water - BUT not this time - we will have a powered site but tonight I am going to attempt to sleep on an air bed!!<br />
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This could all go pear shaped very quickly but I'm going to give it my best shot.<br />
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The list is getting drawn up today at work so we dont leave anything behind, most importantly packing the three Jack Russell's things seems to be taking priority and there will most certainly be no room in the <a href="http://subaru.com.au/xv">Subaru XV</a> for any of my essentials, eg hair dryer, hair straightener - you know - girlie things.<br />
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I'll let you all know how it pans out!!<br />
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O yeah - and everyone - ENJOY AUSTRALIA DAY!! Oi Oi Oi!!<br />
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<br />Annie @ My White Homesteadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00970230490137444299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3596937485454464166.post-92001710963893098842013-01-24T12:11:00.000+11:002013-01-24T12:48:06.013+11:00Photos from New York TripI've been having a bit of trouble loading photos on the the blog of late, but it appears that it is now working again so I have loaded a few of my favourite snaps from the trip.<br />
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Enjoy - grab a cuppa - there are a few <br />
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xo<br />
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Annie @ My White Homesteadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00970230490137444299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3596937485454464166.post-59461026786927758822013-01-24T11:14:00.003+11:002013-01-24T11:19:48.461+11:00For the love ofMason Jars - OMG - I love them.<br />
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This week I received my order from <a href="http://redbacktrading.com.au/">The Redback Trading Co</a> and I have already filled five with herbs that are now sitting on my kitchen window sill.<br />
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The simple fact is - you can use Mason Jars for almost anything.<br />
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I love how people are turning them into lighting fixtures and hand soap dispensers, but in the latest edition of <a href="http://redbacktrading.com.au/">Real Living</a> magazine uses them as a vessel to place herbs into.<br />
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So on Monday, I ventured into Cooma and bought some Rosemary, Mint, Lemon Thyme, Parsley or Oregano and place them dirt and all into the jars - they look amazing!!<br />
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So I have 7 left and I am unsure as to what I will make next with them.....I wonder if I can ask Husband to help me make a light fitting or two.......Annie @ My White Homesteadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00970230490137444299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3596937485454464166.post-12748483250065509702013-01-15T16:10:00.000+11:002013-01-15T16:10:42.269+11:00Addicted to......Mason Jars!!<br />
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I just cant get enough of them - I could look at photos of them all day long and what people can do with them just blows me out of the pond!!<br />
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After reading the latest edition of Real Living mag, I have purchased 12 of them to see if I too can be a creative creature and make some things to be proud of.<br />
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Im not the least bit an arts n craft girl - but Im going to do my best to make something I can be proud of - I was thinking of creating a herb garden with five of them and making lights with the other 7 - one thing I know is that if you do things in odd numbers - it looks good!!<br />
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I'll keep you all posted on :)<br />
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Annie @ My White Homesteadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00970230490137444299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3596937485454464166.post-84225332003980407002013-01-11T15:28:00.002+11:002013-01-24T11:22:24.021+11:00Home from New Yorkand what a wonderful city it is!<br />
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My sister and I had two weeks in the Big Apple with a day trip to Washington and Philadelphia as well - and you would think that in 2 weeks you can see alot - but you'd be wrong.<br />
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The city is huge - we stayed in the Upper East Side and didn't even cross onto the Upper West - there is still a half of a city waiting to be discovered by us - so we will have to go back!!<br />
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The highlight of the trip was New Years Eve in Times Square - if you have the money <strong>YOU MUST</strong> book a table at Bubba Gumps and enjoy the night - directly below the famous ball drop area - you will have the night of your life!!<br />
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We had lunch for Christmas Day at the famous ice rink at the Rockefeller Centre (smaller than we imagined) and this too was a highlight - we got the table smack bang in the centre of the windows looking out to the rink.<br />
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The city is very safe - in fact I walked around by myself many times and never ever felt scared - if you go looking for trouble you will find it - but why would you - New York is a city filled with friendly people and loads of police that love Australians.<br />
I'm a huge believer of <strong>WHY NOT?</strong> - life is simply too short not to do the things you want to or have dreamed a lifetime of doing.<br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><em>So do yourself a favour - go on that dream holiday - you are dead a long time - and if you can - do go to New York and enjoy a white Christmas - you won't regret it.</em></span></strong><br />
<br />Annie @ My White Homesteadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00970230490137444299noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3596937485454464166.post-72820142682863488622013-01-11T15:11:00.000+11:002013-01-11T15:11:55.814+11:00Welcome to 2013WOWEEEEE - did someone say Happy New Year - where on earth did 2012 go??<br />
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So 2012 WAS supposed to be a quiet year for us here in the Snowy Mountains - but alas - it was far from that.<br />
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Three weddings, loads of friends having babies, two overseas trips, Dancing with the Cooma Stars, Holden Scramble National Final & we bought the dream block - it was all go go go.<br />
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So what lays ahead for 2013 - hopefully a slower pace - a time to take stock of what we have - to take things as they come and to reflect on 2012.<br />
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The only thing so far marked on the calendar is Husbands golf trip in March and for the rest so far its free of anything!!<br />
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I wish you and your families a safe and happy 2013!Annie @ My White Homesteadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00970230490137444299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3596937485454464166.post-54376320406218698422012-11-13T11:04:00.000+11:002012-11-13T11:13:32.230+11:00Season of WeddingsSo my last Bridesmaid duty occured on the weekend when I was lucky enough to play a part in my bestfriends wedding to her lovely partner Rene.<br />
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Angela & Rene were married in Bega on the weekend in glorious sunshine - the day was perfect and filled with heaps of love and laughter!<br />
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Here are a few pics of the day.<br />
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This weekend 'Im off to Adaminaby Cup - a great day's country racing at the race track used to make the movie Phar Lap!<br />
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Enjoy your week xo<br />
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Annie @ My White Homesteadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00970230490137444299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3596937485454464166.post-9933069217081050462012-10-26T16:46:00.002+11:002012-10-26T16:46:31.076+11:007 Weeks......But who's counting??<br />
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I'll tell you - its ...........ME - ME - ME - ME!!!<br />
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I can't believe that in under 7 weeks time I will be sitting in my holiday apartment in the Upper East Side of New York City!!.<br />
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So we have booked the SATC tour, a walking foodies tour of Chelsea and the Meat Packing area, two days trips, one to Washington and another to Philadelphia along with a heap of other things!<br />
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We are going to complete the WTC site and museum on Christmas Eve and then head to a nice quiet place for dinner and reflection.<br />
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Christmas Day is looking to be a wonderful day - I booked us into the Rock Centre Cafe in the Rockefeller Centre - looking over the famous ice skating rink and christmas tree!! This should be a wonderful experience.<br />
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I just need to be patient and enjoy the warmer Aussie weather before heading over to the cold!!<br />
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Annie @ My White Homesteadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00970230490137444299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3596937485454464166.post-90823090950061784012012-10-26T16:33:00.000+11:002012-10-26T16:33:21.728+11:00My baby sister got married....To her lovely Prince Charming.<br />
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So the real life Lisa Simpson married Dane Donaldson in early October and we have now just got our hot little hands on her amazing photos.<br />
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I did a post late last year on the amazing photo journalistic work by <a href="http://www.jeremybeasley.com.au/">Jeremy Beasley</a> and Lisa and Dane were lucky enough to secure him to take their wedding photos.<br />
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They have been given just over 500 of them and they really do capture the magic of their special day - his website will give you a real insight to her day and to the way that he takes his amazing images!!<br />
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Enjoy these couple - PS - Im the one in the green!!<br />
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