Saturday 20 December 2008

Flowers, Drinks, Pottering Around...


Yesterday afternoon I pottered around getting the house ready for our Black & Spiro Staff Christmas Drinks which I traditionally hold at home a few days before Christmas each year. I arranged lots of vases of pretty fresh flowers which I placed around the house. This one {above} was one of my favourites which I placed in a old crystal vase my grandmother gave me on the chest of drawers in our kitchen next to one of my most treasured possessions....a Herend tea set for two which was give to us as an Engagement present 8 years ago. Also on the chest of drawers are a couple of Antique spoons which I bought when I was in Paris earlier this year and lots of other special little things which I hold close to my heart!!
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24 comments:

  1. KH20 December 2008 at 21:59

    Gorgeous!
    Any shopping secrets for Paris? I'm heading there next year and would love to know the places which aren't over run by tourists!

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  2. Velvet and Linen20 December 2008 at 23:05

    A gorgeous vignette in my favorite colors. I do believe our possessions reflect our personalities. These items are beautiful.

    xo
    Brooke

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  3. blah20 December 2008 at 23:38

    Anna, lovely tea settings and you sound like a lovely boss too:-)

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  4. Maria Killam21 December 2008 at 02:10

    Gorgeous photo!

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  5. Red River Interiors,LLC21 December 2008 at 02:53

    I think this set up is cut...love the tea pot. I did a similar post with things I had for a tea... Fay

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  6. la la Lovely21 December 2008 at 02:56

    Hope you have a lovely party! I think this little arrangement and chest with the beautiful arrangements and tea stuff is one of my fav things about your home!!!!
    xx Trina

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  7. alice21 December 2008 at 03:09

    How pretty all of your treasures and their arrangement is! Looks like the scene was set for a lovely party!

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  8. Marcelle Rebelo - Kisa/Cecell21 December 2008 at 06:10

    Your blog real inspires! A hello from Brazil

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  9. Marcelle Rebelo - Kisa/Cecell21 December 2008 at 06:10

    Your blog real inspires! A hello from Brazil

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  10. My Notting Hill21 December 2008 at 06:42

    Love the little birds on the tea set, lovely.

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  11. My Notting Hill21 December 2008 at 06:43

    Love the little birds on the tea set, lovely!

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  12. Alison Duffy21 December 2008 at 07:32

    Lovely!!!

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  13. Romana21 December 2008 at 08:50

    A gorgeous collection of china and silver. I hope you have lovely Christmas drinks with your collegues - it sounds good to me!

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  14. Ana Balbinot21 December 2008 at 09:59

    Anna,
    This is so beautiful, warm, delicate...
    Merry Christmas for you and yours, and I hope you continue to share your talent with us for many, many years!

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  15. Melanie21 December 2008 at 14:32

    Merry Christmas Anna. Thank you for inspiring me in 2008 and best wishes for 2009

    Melanie

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  16. Visual Vamp21 December 2008 at 15:51

    How nice of you to hostess your staff party at home!
    Your little vignette is lovely.
    Merry Christmas!
    xo xo

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  17. John C21 December 2008 at 19:26

    Really beautiful..I love the mis-matched tea sets.
    Jasmine
    x

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  18. Karena22 December 2008 at 02:20

    Anna, Lovely setting for your special guests. The Herend Teaset is gorgeous.

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  19. Mela Fitzgibbon22 December 2008 at 08:22

    how romantic. such pretty plates. i too love vintage crystal, silver and Limoges. am collecting it also. I tell my kids that'll be their inheritance one day. haha
    mela

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  20. Mela Fitzgibbon22 December 2008 at 08:22

    how romantic. such pretty plates. i too love vintage crystal, silver and Limoges. am collecting it also. I tell my kids that'll be their inheritance one day. haha
    mela

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  21. Unknown22 December 2008 at 10:10

    What a lovely vignette Anna, and such a wonderful treat for Christmas team drinks... I think most of wish we were part of 'Team Black & Spiro' just to soak up the visual feast! Enjoy, S x

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  22. Lovebird22 December 2008 at 10:38

    You are just darling......I get so inspired looking through your blog.

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  23. Barbara Jacksier22 December 2008 at 14:36

    I've been on a bit of a blog break and just stopped by to catch up. Your home makeover is simply divine.

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  24. Salon de Sucre27 December 2008 at 04:19

    each piece of this looks very very precious! and the whole picture is a piece of art!

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