Monday 21 December 2009

Time Flies


It seems that time really has run away from me. It's been 2 weeks since I have posted and what a hectic time it's been.

In all of the craziness, I have hardly had a moment to think about Christmas. Harry and Brad can't believe how uninteresting our Christmas tree is this year!! They think that I have turned from being a Christmas obsessed maniac to a Christmas Grinch! Not so, I keep on telling them...just lots of other great things I am trying to work through...

As from this Wednesday I will be taking one month away from the blog. I need some time to recharge and refresh...however, I am very much looking forward to continue to share my experiences, inspirations, travels etc. with you all in 2010 here on ABT!!!


Image - John Dolan photographer
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72 comments:

  1. Lisar21 December 2009 at 16:51

    Wishing you and your family a wodnerful and relaxing Christmas and New Year...certainly sounds like you need and deserve a break away from blogging....I am relieved to hear that you will be back...I just love your blog....and your shop which I managed to visit when I was in Qld in September....

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  2. Brown Button Trading21 December 2009 at 18:18

    Have a fabulous and well deserved break Anna. I couldn't agree with you more in relation to the festive season this year, ridiculous!

    Gorgeous image, you always find the beautiful ones.

    Enjoy the new year and I'll see you in 2010 xxx

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  3. Sophie.J21 December 2009 at 19:22

    It's cool. Have a great holiday !
    Happy New Year!

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  4. Greet Lefèvre21 December 2009 at 19:22

    I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!
    Greet

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  5. Edwina21 December 2009 at 20:06

    Anna, Enjoy your Xmas break, I'm sure it's well deserved. Look forward to being inspired in 2010. Edwina

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  6. vicki archer21 December 2009 at 20:42

    Anna, Have a very happy Christmas and a really wonderful New Year, xv.

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  7. Porchlight Interiors21 December 2009 at 21:10

    For some reason i have been the same also. Have a lovely and restful Christmas Anna. Hayley & Tracey

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  8. Anonymous21 December 2009 at 21:42

    Recharging the batteries...sounds like a great idea to me :)
    LouLou
    xx

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  9. pve design21 December 2009 at 23:16

    Happy One Month - full of time for you...and time to recharge!
    pve

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  10. jo egan-lee22 December 2009 at 00:23

    Gosh, we just look forward to your posts so much. From a wintry Scotland, wishing you a restorative and reinvigorating time over the holidays .... and then blaze back with your inspiration when you're ready. Rest assured, we'll be counting the days...30 to go? Love, Jo

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  11. Karena22 December 2009 at 01:12

    Anna, it is almost here and am I ready, no. However I am working through the holidays and so am just trying to relax stay calm and enjoy the season, lease look at my new holiday greeting on my site. xoxo

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  12. Karena22 December 2009 at 01:13

    Ps I always feel I am on vacation when I read your posts! Wonderful!

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  13. Tamerie Shriver Halliday22 December 2009 at 01:52

    Merry Christmas Anna and a very Happy New Year! Enjoy your time away and I look forward to your return.

    Hugs,
    Tamerie

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  14. La Dolfina22 December 2009 at 02:38

    I'm the same way this Christmas too!
    I feel particularly bad because it's our last Christmas before our only child leaves for college. I did a very small amount of decorating...not the usual. I guess, it is what it is!
    I'm definitely in the Christmas spirit though and have lots of love in my heart to share.
    (Christmas did come fast this year, it's so much better when Thanksgiving is early)
    I wish you a wonderful month's hiatus. Go forth and relax and regenerate.
    I wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year as we move into a new decade!!
    xo
    Terri

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  15. Mahala22 December 2009 at 02:51

    You will be missed...enjoy your time off. May it be restful and restorative.

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  16. LIBERTY POST EDITOR22 December 2009 at 02:56

    Anna, You are the most wonderful Blogger on the internet. You make me happy and inspired...you make me want to be a better person...sounds so cliche, but it's 'absolutely' true and I want you to know how much you and your words and work mean to this Canadian...so far, far away from you. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year My Friend. Liberty Post xo

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  17. Parisienne Farmgirl22 December 2009 at 03:22

    I'll be back in a month then - sometimes you just need a break! Happy New Year!

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  18. custardbydesign22 December 2009 at 03:49

    like myself i'm tearing myself away to enjoy the holidays...

    looking forward to checking back with you in 2010...

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  19. Razmataz22 December 2009 at 07:15

    Enjoy your Holidays and "Refreshment" I look forward to your postings in the New Year.

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  20. Unknown22 December 2009 at 09:04

    So sad you will be taking a break as I look forward to reading the blog. That said, I understand you have lots of things going on in your life and the fact that you even have time to post at all is amazing.

    Thanks for sharing beautiful things with all of us and have a good sabbatical.

    Pamela in Portland, OR - USA

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  21. RP22 December 2009 at 09:34

    Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Anna!

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  22. Black Zebra22 December 2009 at 11:21

    Have a merry Christmas and a Great new year! See you in 2010!xx

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  23. C'est la Vie22 December 2009 at 12:19

    Ditto everything you said!

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  24. Fiona22 December 2009 at 12:22

    Enjoy your time off! You deserve it.

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  25. Deepali Kalia Interior Design Blog Filling Spaces23 December 2009 at 07:25

    Have a nice time off lots of good wishes and we will be waiting to hear about your break!

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  26. Unknown23 December 2009 at 09:29

    Love to see a picture of your tree. I bet it's still beautiful!

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  27. Eliene Vila Nova23 December 2009 at 12:39

    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
    i love your work
    kisses

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  28. Pat23 December 2009 at 15:54

    I'll miss your downunder posts but have a restful holiday/summer break. Happy Christmas to all.

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  29. Gunn23 December 2009 at 21:40

    Enjoy your Christmas holiday!
    Thanks for the inspiration via your blog, and I do look forward to see and read more in 2010.

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  30. Renae Moore24 December 2009 at 12:32

    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! We'll see you when you get back. Enjoy your rest!
    xx

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  31. Samy24 December 2009 at 15:55

    Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year, I look forward to visiting your lovely blog in 2010 :)

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  32. Exquisite Accessories24 December 2009 at 17:18

    Enjoy your well deserved break from the blogging world Anna.
    Thanks for all the Absolutly Beautifull Things you have shown us & see you in the new year!!

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  33. Anonymous24 December 2009 at 22:56

    Anna, the world will keep turning while you are resting and rejuvenating! Just have a lovely time!

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  34. Zuniga Interiors Design Studio25 December 2009 at 03:49

    Anna-
    We will miss you!

    Wishing you a happy holiday!
    xoxo-

    Michelle

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  35. HoneeBee Gifts25 December 2009 at 11:37

    Enjoy your break and thank you for all your inspiration!

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  36. Sara Bradshaw26 December 2009 at 08:25

    Thought I would share with you some photos of my little sister's wedding. Have a great Christmas x
    http://www.cricketwife.com/2009/12/french-wedding-in-tasmania.html

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  37. Gypsy Purple26 December 2009 at 20:16

    Wishing you a very merry Christmas, with lots of blessings--Gypsy Purple--Chamara

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  38. Dust and Dreams Photography27 December 2009 at 00:22

    I absolutely adore the photograph - it really shows exactly what Christmas south of the equator is like!

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  39. Absolutely Ladylike27 December 2009 at 04:46

    Hope you enjoying your Christmas time dear Anna, love and greetings from Norway...

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  40. Amber Noella27 December 2009 at 11:45

    what an inspiring photo!

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  41. Concrete Jungle27 December 2009 at 14:51

    I was going to say take all the time you need, such a busy life....then read all the comments....people can't wait for your take on things Anna....congratulations!
    Rest and restore...it is a busy stage of life!
    Happy New Year!

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  42. Bubu29 December 2009 at 04:01

    Hello Friend, I love love love your blog, it‘s very interesting!!! I really like your style!! i‘ll visit you many times for sure honey.

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  43. Rebecca30 December 2009 at 08:16

    lovely and amusing picture, happy holidays!

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  44. bilan31 December 2009 at 01:49

    hi, just want to say i love, love your blog and your beautiful work. have a lovely new year ad see you in 2010.

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  45. the NEO-traditionalist31 December 2009 at 23:20

    Just wanted to stop in and say how much your posts are missed! Happy New Year---see you in 2010!
    XX Kate

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  46. Ana Balbinot1 January 2010 at 00:34

    Dear Anna,
    I hope you have a wonderfull new year! With lots of joy,peace and harmony.
    Xoxo
    Ana

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  47. rustic rooster interiors2 January 2010 at 02:40

    Me too! Thank goodness it's a new year ? a new start... Good luck in 2010! Love reading your BLOG!
    xoxo,
    Alexandra

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  48. DaphneOP2 January 2010 at 12:40

    thank you for for sharing your wonderful world and amazing design inspirations. i love your friday flowers.

    enjoy your break. looking forward to more stories in 2010.

    daphne

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  49. The Eternal Intern3 January 2010 at 05:25

    Anna, what a fabulous picture!! It is perfect imagery to a sentiment I believe we are all feeling - time is just flying by much too quickly! To think it's already 2010! I discovered your blog this evening and find it so visually appealing! A real beauty...absolutely beautiful things!
    Happy New Year and courage with 2010!
    Flora xoxo

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  50. eva3 January 2010 at 22:00

    Happy New Year 2010

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  51. Recommended services and products4 January 2010 at 03:11

    You are an inspiration and have got great taste. Especially as you are my name sake all be it with one 'n' Love your work. Perhaps you need to oursource some of your work which will give you more quality time for doing the things you love. Keep doing what you are doing. Ana http://www.irecommend2u.com http://www.recommended.ie

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  52. Henley on the Horn4 January 2010 at 08:34

    We will miss you!!!

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  53. red ticking4 January 2010 at 13:18

    i am sooo proud of you... i was reading my vogue living the other day and THERE YOU WERE! that article was simply amazing...(i want to steal your entry mirror) not only are you talented, you are so humble which makes you even more wonderful... HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to you sweet anna.... many blessings to you in the new year... rest well... x pam

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  54. Destination Inspiration6 January 2010 at 18:58

    Hope your having a glorious break with the family during the beautiful Australian summer

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  55. Mariska Meijers6 January 2010 at 19:48

    Dear Anna, I have been missing your regular inspirational postings. Hope you had some time to relax over Christmas and New Year's!

    Mariska

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  56. Yvonne @ StoneGable8 January 2010 at 00:57

    I am so happy I found you! Beautiful blog. I love your style!
    Yvonne

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  57. Annaliese8 January 2010 at 03:28

    happy new year!!
    i hope things are settling down a bit but make for a great 2010!!

    xoxoxo
    anna



    http://faithhopelove365.blogspot.com/

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  58. Irene9 January 2010 at 22:11

    Hello, Anna,
    I wish you a Healthy, Happy and prosperous 2010, full of inspiration and creativity.

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  59. Hilton10 January 2010 at 03:59

    All of us need to take off the mask.......

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  60. Anonymous11 January 2010 at 02:56

    oh, your blog is so lovely dear, i hope you have had a lovely christmas and a happy new year filled with magic ♥

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  61. Bubu12 January 2010 at 03:21

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    Hello Friend, I love love love your blog, it‘s very interesting!!! I really like your style!! i‘ll visit you many times for sure honey.

    XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

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  62. village of peace12 January 2010 at 11:34

    do you want to buy vintage clothes and get free music also? http://www.bigwardrobe.com/ItemDisplay.aspx?ItemID=156028

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  63. MaroDe12 January 2010 at 14:22

    We all deserve a break Anna! You inspire me to start thinking on taking one...
    Have fun!

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  64. Unknown12 January 2010 at 17:13

    Amazing site. congratulations. All so interesting.

    Love it.

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  65. Killara girl13 January 2010 at 15:24

    Hi, I just found you on a google search....gosh so many decorators in brissy. i just love this photo...and i saw a pick of Stuart Membrey down further....i worked for him in the 80's modelling. love your blog

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  66. Erin13 January 2010 at 16:25

    Have a wonderful break, and I look forward to seeing you back up and posting soon! Happy new year!

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  67. raquel raney14 January 2010 at 03:37

    what an awesome photograph.

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  68. Rebecca14 January 2010 at 06:22

    I miss your beautiful blog. Have a happy retreat!

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  69. Flor14 January 2010 at 11:01

    its career time for me and i have to choices in my mind: 1) interior design 2) law
    i think law will win out..however i always have loved what you do and i think i will end up doing something like this when im older
    thanks for the inspiration

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  70. red ticking16 January 2010 at 15:16

    hi anna, not sure if you ever received my comment... hope to hear from you once you are back... rest well .. x pam

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  71. Sandy a la Mode17 January 2010 at 12:39

    Hope you had a wonderful holiday season and break! This photo is pretty funny!!

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  72. Neena18 January 2010 at 02:31

    You may be surprised that you have a fan in Mexico. I follow your blog and love your store, I know you are on a break from blogging but I want to wish you all the best for the New Year and I want to share with you my first big decorating project. I think you'll like it.

    Thank You for all the Ispiration.
    http://neenalife.blogspot.com/2010/01/neena-interior-design-acapulco.html

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