Friday 14 May 2010

It's Time..






Well it's time for me to say good-bye for a few weeks. I am having a baby in a couple of days and our major shop renovation starts on Monday. I thought I'd post some pictures of the signage we've had put onto the front of our store whilst we undergo renovation. This signage displays our new Black & Spiro logo. There certainly are a lot of exciting things happening around here and I can't wait to come back in a few weeks to give you all an update. Our Design Studio is in full swing upstairs and I'll be sure to show you some photos of it when I return.

Thanks again to everyone for your continued support and interest in my work. I can't wait to unveil the new store. It's going to be something very special and unique...I promise!!

xo
Anna
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110 comments:

  1. Jennifer, Decorum14 May 2010 at 16:22

    Why do we always do everything at once? Good luck with everything you are embarking on, Anna. I'm sure it all be a success. Enjoy the time at home with your new precious bundle and I look forward to seeing the unveiling in a few weeks.

    Jennifer XX

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  2. petals and vintage14 May 2010 at 16:31

    Will be thinking of you Anna. All the best to you and your family and good luck for all the renos and amazing changes!

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  3. One of my Hobby Blogs14 May 2010 at 16:34

    oh come on, a baby, a new home, why should that slow you down!!! kidding, darl, can't wait to see the new shop - you are amazing!!!

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  4. flowerpress14 May 2010 at 16:38

    I wish you the best of luck with both your new babies! :-)

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  5. Anonymous14 May 2010 at 16:50

    Anna, i wish you a lovely time.
    Enjoy every moment.

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  6. vicki archer14 May 2010 at 16:54

    Good luck with the baby Anna...enjoy the time with your beautiful new born. Thinking of you, xv.

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  7. Anonymous14 May 2010 at 17:08

    Wow, you do have a lot going on. Wishing you the best of luck for a smooth and easy labour... so exciting you will be seeing your little one soon!
    They would have to be the funkiest 'closed for renn' signs I have ever seen, I hope the shop renno goes well also, enjoy the break and look after yourself!
    :) Flick

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  8. Natasha in Oz14 May 2010 at 17:09

    Wow, Anna, the end of a chapter but the beginning of a whole new book! Best of luck with the renos and take care of yourself over the next few weeks! I can't wait to hear news about your sweet new baby!

    Best wishes,
    Natasha.

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  9. JVG14 May 2010 at 17:23

    congratualtions on all the wonderful changes! i know i for one can't wait to see what you create!

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  10. Ness Lockyer14 May 2010 at 17:28

    It looks great Anna. How exciting for you, a new store and a new baby!!!
    I wish you all the luck in the world for a safe arrival and for a wonderfully well behaved little cherub. Dont forget to look after yourself and see you soon.
    Ness xx

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  11. julie14 May 2010 at 17:40

    All the best with the baby Anna :)

    I can't wait to see your new store - the pattern on your signage is gorgeous so I'm just itching to see the result!

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  12. Nadine14 May 2010 at 18:04

    Great signage! Good luck with everything. :)

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  13. Trish *Spring Blossom*14 May 2010 at 18:37

    Anna Good luck with the birth of your baby and also with the shop renovation. I can't wait to see what amazing things the store will have. Make sure to take some time for your self amongst all the craziness. I will miss your posts and I'll be waiting in anticipation for your return!!!

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  14. Concrete Jungle14 May 2010 at 18:46

    All the best with both your new babies - family and store how exciting! You DO inspire!

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  15. Megan14 May 2010 at 19:33

    The signage looks fantastic!
    Wishing you lots of luck and good thoughts with the new baby and weeks to come. =)

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  16. Mariska Meijers14 May 2010 at 19:51

    Looks already absolutely fabulous! Good luck with all the changes in your life and business.

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  17. Shell Sherree14 May 2010 at 19:53

    Beautiful signage, Anna ~ of course! Wishing you all the very best of everything for welcoming your new loved one into the world, and for the reno. Take good care, and looking forward to catching up with your news ~ all in good time!

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  18. Amanda @ mammajoy14 May 2010 at 21:02

    Hope your new baby arrives safe and sound!

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  19. Ana14 May 2010 at 21:22

    Best of luck!

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  20. Shelley Trbuhovich14 May 2010 at 21:39

    wishing you all the very best, anna. what an exciting time you have ahead of you, can't wait to read of the developments both personally and professionally. x

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  21. Unknown14 May 2010 at 21:44

    Hope everything goes well with the birth, and the renovations!

    Suzy

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  22. Fargerike Dagny14 May 2010 at 22:04

    Wow! It looks awesome!!

    xoxo
    dagny

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  23. Christine14 May 2010 at 22:23

    Best of luck with all your renovations but more importantly best wishes for a speedy and safe delivery of your newest angel.

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  24. Tammy Hext14 May 2010 at 22:47

    Good Luck with the new baby and the renovation!

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  25. A Perfect Gray14 May 2010 at 22:48

    best wishes to you and the new little one, Anna. I have been a long time fan.

    what wonderful excitement about your new look, too...even the signs are beautiful...

    wishing you and your family health and happiness....Donna

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  26. Unknown14 May 2010 at 23:07

    good luck with baby and reno ~ and eary CONGRADULATIONS!!!!

    Hugs
    Erika
    http://tiptoebutterfly.blogspot.com/

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  27. Style Court14 May 2010 at 23:13

    Anna -- very, very best wishes on your new arrival! So happy for you.

    xx
    Courtney

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  28. balsamfir14 May 2010 at 23:33

    I can't believe how much you've been up to while pregnant. Have a healthy successful delivery and rest as much as you can.

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  29. Chic Geek14 May 2010 at 23:33

    What an incredibly exciting time for you! Best wishes!!

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  30. EDYTA & CO. INTERIOR DESIGN14 May 2010 at 23:40

    The signage and it's colors look fantastic!
    Good luck! :)

    xo
    Edyta
    http://edytaandco.blogspot.com/

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  31. Fiona14 May 2010 at 23:45

    That signage is the most stylish "Closed for renovations" I've ever seen.

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  32. La Dolfina15 May 2010 at 00:13

    Your shop looks like a present that can't be opened until Christmas or your Birthday. I think it's a brilliant way to up the anticipation.
    It looks great!!
    Good Luck with the new baby.
    Bless you both.

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  33. Unknown15 May 2010 at 00:20

    All the best Anna- enjoy your new little one! xx

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  34. Anchor Cottage15 May 2010 at 00:28

    Good luck to you. We will be waiting on pins and needles to see your new look. Mary Ann @ Anchor Cottage.

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  35. Cecilia15 May 2010 at 00:32

    Good luck with the baby AND the store renovation. I'm looking forward to reading about baby room decors, since I too am having a baby this year! Best wishes from Sweden, Cecilia

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  36. Mahala15 May 2010 at 00:41

    I don't know how you do it all! Designer extraordinaire, mom and mom again, business woman...wow! I can't wait to see the new shop and think the new logo is absolutely brilliant! Have a happy, safe delivery and God bless!!

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  37. FairyFiligree15 May 2010 at 01:07

    All the very very best on all counts - good luck with the new decor & most of all good luck with your new adventure with baby:)

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  38. Mrs. Blandings15 May 2010 at 01:27

    Luck with the delivery, luck with your oldest's transition, luck with the shop. Not that you need it; you're capable in every way, but I will be thinking about you.

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  39. Helen15 May 2010 at 01:30

    Anna .... so many new beginnings ~ my head is spinning. Can't imagine how yours is feeling. Best of luck on everything ... can't wait for updates all the way round.

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  40. Dianne15 May 2010 at 01:59

    The best of luck to you Anna. So many exciting things happening at once! I look forward to being a part of your future through this blog. I have literaly kept your magazine feature by my bedside. Your home is so pretty,fresh and alive with color. I know good things are ahead!!!

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  41. Chesley15 May 2010 at 02:11

    What wonderful anticipation! Best of luck :)

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  42. Laura Collins15 May 2010 at 02:21

    Best of luck with everything Anna! xoxo

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  43. Bailey15 May 2010 at 02:28

    Even your closed for business sign is adorable, congrats on the baby and the new store! Can't wait to see the new baby and new store xoxo

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  44. M.M.E.15 May 2010 at 02:40

    How exciting! You have so many things going on at once. I can't wait to see how the renovations turn out. Good luck with the baby!

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  45. gretchen15 May 2010 at 03:42

    good luck with everything, especially the baby. also can't wait to see what you are up to with your shop. btw, brilliant planning to do the reno while having a new baby, you must be some kind of efficiency expert!

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  46. Anonymous15 May 2010 at 04:19

    This looks amazing! I'm so excited to see what goes on behind the gorgeous signs! Good luck with all the exciting developments Anna, and the best development of all - the baby!
    xo Sarah

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  47. LuLu15 May 2010 at 05:04

    Congrats on your new stage of live! Enjoy your motherhood and sucess.

    Hope to hear from you soon!

    XX

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  48. Eileen15 May 2010 at 05:13

    Best wishes on everything!

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  49. Suze Yalof Schwartz15 May 2010 at 06:02

    I am wishing you the very best. When it rains it pours and sounds like all good things. I read your blog everyday and I will miss it big time. All my best, Your Fan
    Suze

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  50. Amy15 May 2010 at 06:38

    Congratulations on both the new baby and the renovations! You've got quite a lot on your hands. Make sure you take time to enjoy and get some sleep while you can. All the best for a safe delivery and look forward to following along! *Amy

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  51. Lorna15 May 2010 at 07:06

    Wow, best of luck with it all :-)

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  52. la la Lovely15 May 2010 at 08:34

    How exciting!!!! Enjoy your time with your new sweet baby!!! Can't wait for the news!
    xoxo
    trina

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  53. Gramercy Home15 May 2010 at 09:39

    Congratulations and Good luck. Look forward to seeing the big reveal!

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  54. Robyn15 May 2010 at 12:15

    Wishing you a happy and speedy delivery of both your baby and your B&S baby!! ;)

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  55. Unknown15 May 2010 at 13:19

    Anna - Have a great birth - of both your child and the new Black and Spiro. I adore your work and reading your blog has drawn me into the world of design blogs. It's been a slippery slope, but I always check in to see what's going on at Absolutely Beautiful Things. Thanks for sharing your beautiful style!

    Pamela in Portland, OR

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  56. Sarah B15 May 2010 at 14:48

    Good luck with it all, especially the baby. The new signage looks wonderful!

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  57. Mélanie A.15 May 2010 at 18:20

    Can't wait to see the news.. The baby , the new shop ....fantastic

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  58. Bruxa da Montanha16 May 2010 at 01:02

    Hi Anna.
    Greetings from Brazil.
    I like your blog very much and the things from Black &Spiro too.
    I wish you a beautiful weekend and pacient with the renovation.
    Look at my angels in my blog.
    Maria Lucia

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  59. annechovie16 May 2010 at 01:10

    I am very excited for you, Anna, and cannot wait to see the new store, and more importantly, your beautiful new baby! I wish you all the best with your delivery and all the new changes - you're an amazing woman! Thanks for the sweet comment. xoxo

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  60. Melanie Montgomery16 May 2010 at 02:11

    Can't wait to see the images of the remodel!

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  61. Unknown16 May 2010 at 03:31

    like everyone else on the internet & design world, we can't wait!!
    xox alison

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  62. Rikke16 May 2010 at 07:31

    Exciting!!
    And soo looking forward to see new pictures:)
    Rikke

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  63. jules @ The Diversion Project16 May 2010 at 10:51

    Wow, exciting times. All the best of luck for the birth of your new baby!

    jules :)

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  64. Mint at Martinborough16 May 2010 at 14:08

    WOW you are a busy girl Anna!!!

    Very best of luck with all.

    Kind regards

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  65. Vanya Wilkinson16 May 2010 at 14:09

    Wow you are a busy girl Anna!!!

    Very best of luck with all your projects :)

    Kindest regards

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  66. Brooke16 May 2010 at 14:42

    Best of luck with the bub Anna, and of course, the renovation! Can't wait to see the new look when you are back. Take care xox

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  67. JB16 May 2010 at 16:09

    Good luck with the renovations but more importantly the birth! May your baby have a smooth transition into this world.

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  68. Anonymous16 May 2010 at 17:32

    Anna...so many wonderful new beginnings. It's my birthday tomorrow so wouldn't that be great to share a birthday with your brand new babe xx

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  69. Black Zebra16 May 2010 at 21:13

    Good luck with Everything Anna, hope the birth goes well for you and your family, can't wait to see the new Black And Spiro ,all the way from London! xx

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  70. A Bella Life17 May 2010 at 01:24

    Congratulations on all wonderful things! I've read your blog for years, and enjoy all the wonderful things you post! I wish I was nearby so I could see the shop but your blog has prided endless inspiration to me so you will definitely be missed!

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  71. Natasha @ Northern Light Design17 May 2010 at 10:59

    Good luck with everything Anna!
    Looking forward to your return,

    Northern Light

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  72. Alice17 May 2010 at 12:46

    A new baby, a remodeled store, a LOT going on. Your blog is beautiful. Best wishes for a happy, healthy baby.

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  73. Alison Gibbs17 May 2010 at 13:25

    Anna exciting times ahead - baby and shop renos.
    Look forward to your next post with photos of both
    Alison

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  74. Carolyn17 May 2010 at 14:47

    All the best for the new baby.

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  75. Shannon Fricke17 May 2010 at 15:30

    Congratulations Anna,
    These windows look amazing just as they are...
    sx

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  76. Parohia Plopii Slăviteşti17 May 2010 at 17:48

    If you have toys and children clothes you don”t need pleas contact me or send them
    to me Ionescu Otilia Romania Plopii slavitesti 147255 Teleorman thank you Ps. Greate blog!

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  77. LA BROCANTE17 May 2010 at 21:27

    wow!!always is great to visit your blog all the best wishes at the new era!!!

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  78. Erin @ SYL: Slipcover Your Life18 May 2010 at 03:16

    Congrats on the baby! LOVING the sign-age by the way, never really seen a under renovation sign look so stylish!

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  79. Sidney Ann18 May 2010 at 09:26

    What does Black & Spiro mean?

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  80. Kelly Green18 May 2010 at 10:53

    Hi Anna, thank you for taking the time and commenting on my blog, i really appreciate it! just wanted to say the shop colours look great and you have a very exciting time ahead of you! best of luck with baby number 2 and look forward to hearing your news.........KG

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  81. cassandra18 May 2010 at 11:00

    such an exciting time for you anna! can wait to see photos of the new babe and your beautifully renovated space! sending you big hugs...

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  82. Hamptontoes18 May 2010 at 13:05

    Truly enjoy holding your newborn...what a blessing to be cherished...congratulations on the soon to be bundle of joy. Also, I can't wait to see your new space. Wish I could pop in for a visit, but I'll have to enjoy from my computer here in NY. Enjoy your new adventures!

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  83. SuSu18 May 2010 at 15:25

    Here is to a happy & easy delivery of another beautiful baby! Don't forget us out here in blog-land - post those baby photos soon!

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  84. pve design18 May 2010 at 18:18

    Wow, new babies are miracles and I am positive your shop will be one too. Looking forward to seeing both your babies revealed!
    pve

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  85. meenal18 May 2010 at 19:08

    All the very best for the impending new arrival Anna....as for the renovation of your store, only you can top your own excellence!!

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  86. meenal18 May 2010 at 19:08

    All the very best for the impending new arrival Anna....as for the renovation of your store, only you can top your own excellence!!

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  87. Hello Lover...18 May 2010 at 23:20

    How exciting! I love the new look. Enjoy your time off and your new little one!

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  88. Cat19 May 2010 at 03:29

    Sounds like you have a couple of big weeks ahead of you! Good luck with everything!

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  89. orange sugar home19 May 2010 at 04:47

    good luck with your baby and even your boarded up windows look fab!! can't wait to see them.

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  90. Unknown19 May 2010 at 04:52

    Wow! You don't rest on your laurels do you! Good luck with everything!

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  91. Unknown19 May 2010 at 13:07

    What great news! Hope that baby gives you no trouble at all and you deliver safely! Good luck, my friend! Lot's of good KARMA your way!
    And congrats on that gorgeous spread at the Canadian H & H magazine. It looks fabulous!
    And all was so familiar!

    Hope that reno at Black and Spiro is not giving you to much to think of once the baby is home with you!
    You will need all you energy! :)

    XX
    Victoria

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  92. Jennifer Anderson19 May 2010 at 20:17

    Hi Anna, Good Luck with the impending baby and the renovations! I can't wait to see all the changes when next in Australia. Thinking of you. Cheers Jennifer Anderson

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  93. Jennifer Anderson19 May 2010 at 20:17

    Hi Anna, Good Luck with the impending baby and the renovations! I can't wait to see all the changes when next in Australia. Thinking of you. Cheers Jennifer Anderson

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  94. shopgirl19 May 2010 at 20:41

    Congratulations on all your upcoming and exciting events!

    Look forward to reading more when you're back!

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  95. ublanks0320 May 2010 at 09:58

    Wishing you the best with the new shop and the new baby!

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  96. Two Back Flats20 May 2010 at 22:57

    Long time lover of your work!! But havent been in blog land as of late! Congrats on the new family member and your shop renovation! Great news!

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  97. Rebecca21 May 2010 at 03:01

    See you soon when you introduce us to the new store and the new babe.

    May both be grand productions!!!

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  98. a lovely being21 May 2010 at 11:12

    congratulations! I am so excited for you :)
    can't wait to see the new store!
    xx fallon

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  99. Gelati Art21 May 2010 at 13:26

    Best of luck, Anna! Can't wait to hear your exciting news soon. Warm Regards, Vanessa O'Sullivan.

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  100. AnK Bowtique21 May 2010 at 14:33

    Good luck with the next few weeks, they will be very busy indeed. I can't wait to see your blog when you return, it will be full of newness.

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  101. Anna White21 May 2010 at 22:35

    Anna...what super exciting times ahead for you soon...just fantastic. Enjoy this time to rest and recuperate...before little one arrives. Good luck with BOTH your new adventures...I cannot wait to hear all about it. Best Wishes , Anna x

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  102. Rohini22 May 2010 at 15:43

    Can't wait to see what it looks like when it's ready! :)
    Xx

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  103. Blair Friedeman23 May 2010 at 04:52

    What an exciting time for you! Congrats. Adore the new logo design and colors!

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  104. Kimbra Kasch24 May 2010 at 16:18

    Can't wait to see the new store. :)

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  105. Sarthak25 May 2010 at 02:27

    Wish you all the very best for both ! the baby and B & S !

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  106. style-for-style26 May 2010 at 02:08

    the shop looks quite lovely even under renovation.

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  107. Connie @ SogniESorrisi26 May 2010 at 03:50

    Congrats and best of luck with the baby and the store!

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  108. Libbie26 May 2010 at 07:06

    HOW EXCITING! Not to mention...a ton of work :) But I can't wait to see!

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  109. Plum Home + Design26 May 2010 at 10:57

    I am visiting my inlaws in Brisbane in August and I have been desperately looking forward to stopping by. I am keeping my fingers crossed your renovations run smoothly and I can take a peek. Best wishes on all the exciting changes coming your way!
    J

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  110. Megan @ Lovely Happenings9 June 2010 at 09:18

    Love the signage and good luck with the baby!!!!

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