Sunday 2 January 2011

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For me January is all about being on holidays at the beach with my family.  We spend long days playing in the sand and swimming in the ocean.  We read, we cook, we talk, we laugh and I'll admit we fight too.  We sleep the afternoons away and prepare ourselves for the year which is forthcoming.  January is my favourite month.

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48 comments:

  1. Pineapple Villa2 January 2011 at 17:34

    Just the best! Enjoy!! Mel xx

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  2. Shell Sherree2 January 2011 at 17:58

    Looks like a beautiful way to refresh and revive yourself, Anna! I'm not at the beach, but I'm going to make myself something cool and colourful right now. Happy New Year!

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  3. Kasia _ JACOB2 January 2011 at 18:16

    Good morning. I love summer, it is nice to see your photos on the beach. But I live on the other side of the earth in our country is now winter. Cold and snowy. I send a link with pictures of Polish - Bielsko Biala. http://www.cyfrowefoto.net/galeria_zima.php. Always admire your blog. Regards Cathy.

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  4. posie blogs Jennie McClelland2 January 2011 at 18:26

    Oh sounds glorious!! Living inland, we have to travel quite a way from Canberra to find the ocean. Last week in Sydney was just the treat to dip in Coogee. Love Posie

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  5. Concrete Jungle2 January 2011 at 18:27

    Ah so perfect ENJOY! REVIVE!

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  6. mosaicology2 January 2011 at 20:38

    Hi Anna, it is so strange to see the beach in the summer. Out my window there was snow a week ago. Happy new year ...whatever the weather literally and metaphorically speaking!

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  7. Modern Country Lady2 January 2011 at 22:50

    How gorgeous!! Enjoy it !!

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  8. Kathiey's World2 January 2011 at 23:01

    Love your pictures! Happy New Year:-)

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  9. Gunn2 January 2011 at 23:09

    Looks great - sounds great.
    COLD where I am living.

    GODT NYTT ÅR / HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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  10. One of my Hobby Blogs2 January 2011 at 23:17

    how cute, lovin the beach feelin!

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  11. Mrs BC2 January 2011 at 23:47

    Beautiful photos! Love the lemon limes in the clam shell, & the shells spelling out January. Happy January to you!

    Mrs BC
    xx

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  12. pve design3 January 2011 at 00:43

    I too love January. There is something so calm about the new year....after all the holiday festivities. I love to celebrate in January with family and friends.
    Wishing you a wonderful time. What magnificent images.
    pve

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  13. Unknown3 January 2011 at 01:09

    You have such gorgeous weather. I'm jealous! :(

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  14. Karena3 January 2011 at 02:48

    Great images, wish it was not just frigid here! Brrr!

    Happy New Years Anna!

    Xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena

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  15. Leah - The Inside Story3 January 2011 at 06:59

    Beautiful holiday, summery pics. Love it!!

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  16. Sandy3 January 2011 at 07:36

    Well said - January is so full hopes and aspirations for the new year ahead...

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  17. My Four Pretty Girls3 January 2011 at 07:57

    ooooh I love your pics Anna, and I love the Chanel bangle. Enjoy your fantastic break .

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  18. jessicaraesommer3 January 2011 at 08:18

    Love these photos! Beautiful, also such a lovely start to the new year :) thank you!!
    Wishing the best to you and your family!

    Xo- Jessica Rae

    {lovely ugly design}
    http://lovelyuglydesign.blogspot.com/

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  19. Faux Fuchsia3 January 2011 at 09:11

    Your January is Perfection!

    Love the bangle. I'm popping round to see Ole Amber today.

    Happy New Year.

    It is BOILING here x

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  20. My Notting Hill3 January 2011 at 10:27

    Fun images - looks like a very relaxing time. Your January is my July - I think the only thing they share in these two different hemispheres is the J!
    Happy New Year.

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  21. Joyce@canadianoriginals.net3 January 2011 at 10:44

    Great pictures. I love reading about life in Australia. Your January is our July. Happy New Year. Enjoy your time at the beach.

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  22. Luciane at HomeBunch.com3 January 2011 at 11:10

    Anna,


    Ok... are you trying to make me jealous??? lol Here I am FREEZING in CANADA and I see all of these amazing pictures??? lol I'm joking, of course, but yes, I'd love to be in Australia at this time of the year. :-)

    Let's make a plan? If I win the lottery I buy a place in Australia, so I spend the summer on the beach too. :-)

    Enjoy every minute of your January!

    xo


    Luciane at HomeBunch.com

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  23. iheartart3 January 2011 at 11:58

    What brilliant photo's - you holiday looks like bliss.

    Katie

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  24. Unknown3 January 2011 at 12:16

    Happy New Year Anna! Your photos of the beach and family are adorable! Wishing you all happiness in 2011!

    xo Mary Jo

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  25. Brown Button Trading3 January 2011 at 12:17

    Anna, what fabulous January photos! - I received "Spaces" from my sister for Christmas.

    So sorry I didn't make it to Black and Spiro on 24/12 - we left very early for Noosa and therefore you weren't open yet - I made my sister drive me past your shop though!

    I'm back at end of Feb/early March so I'll have to catch you then.

    Happy holidays and Happy new year! xxx

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  26. Prizler Photography3 January 2011 at 12:50

    Love your photos! Think my top 3 are the umbrellas (both), the hat w/ January, and the kids with all their hats on. So cute. Love them! Enjoy the summer. We're having our winter and got much needed rain today.

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  27. Juanita3 January 2011 at 18:26

    Great basket of hats. Happy 2011!

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  28. Michelle {Jarrah Jungle}4 January 2011 at 01:35

    Making a cocktail then reading fav magazine with said cocktail. Love it like looking in a mirror ;) I always love reading your posts and beautiful pictures they're an inspiration. Thanks for sharing x

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  29. Ludvigsdal4 January 2011 at 05:34

    Lovely pictures! But here in Sweden we follow the news about the flooding in Australia.....what a disaster!
    Anette

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  30. Anonymous4 January 2011 at 06:41

    Enjoy ...

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  31. designchic4 January 2011 at 07:26

    Oh it would be my favorite too!! So jealous of your warm, sunny weather with your precious family...enjoy every second!

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  32. La Petite Gallery4 January 2011 at 08:55

    Happy New Year , boy I wish I was there. Maine still has snow after the blizzard. We hit 45 degrees and some melted. Your photo's of the children are darling. the fruit punch looks good too.

    yvonne

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  33. Brooke4 January 2011 at 10:03

    Happy New Year Anna - thanks for another wonderfully inspired year courtesy of your blog!

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  34. Katie of Modern Oasis4 January 2011 at 11:04

    Enjoy your summer...looking forward to ours in June!
    XOXO
    Katie

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  35. Luxury Beach Escape4 January 2011 at 11:31

    Can so relate Anna - gorgeous shots. What's the drink in the photo - is it Sangria? x

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  36. Anna Spiro4 January 2011 at 11:55

    Hi Tess, yes it is Sangria!! So delicious and fresh and summery!

    xx
    Anna

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  37. DecRenew Interiors 4 January 2011 at 12:31

    Nothing like the seaside!!

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  38. mOnTy @holasomos74 January 2011 at 20:04

    Lovelly pictures! It's really strange to see Crhistmas Sunny Images. My best wishes for this new year. Monty

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  39. annechovie5 January 2011 at 01:36

    Sounds wonderful, Anna. I love your photos and especially the photo of the kids - adorable! Happy New Year! xo

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  40. spiral style5 January 2011 at 02:52

    I just got back from the same type of holiday vacation with my family at our home in the Bahamas. Your photos are stunning.

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  41. TT5 January 2011 at 04:15

    Great inspiration on this blog. Thanks for sharing.
    /Taru

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  42. TT5 January 2011 at 04:15

    Great inspiration on this blog. Thanks for sharing.
    /Taru

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  43. Unknown5 January 2011 at 13:42

    I can see why! Enjoy every minute :) x

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  44. Diane Writes5 January 2011 at 14:05

    Hi! I accidentally stumbled upon your blog. Your work is awesome! I love your posts. Looking at the pictures reduces the stress I have with my eight hour office work.

    I am looking forward for more amazing posts from you.

    Thank you for the beautiful posts.

    Diane Writes
    www.dianewantstowrite.blogspot.com

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  45. carla rothberg6 January 2011 at 02:20

    it's wonderfully disorienting to see the word january carved in sand, especially with our sidewalks still piled with snow. Happy New Year!

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  46. Mélanie A.6 January 2011 at 22:20

    I love your australian january , it is all about warmness , sun , beach . Our french january is about coldness , snow and rain.
    Bonne année

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  47. Brenda's Blog10 January 2011 at 22:02

    Your blog is inspirational...thank you! So enjoyed it...magical in a sense with you sharing the beach! I am a beach lover myself! Happy 2011!
    Brenda in Texas...

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  48. jules @ The Diversion Project11 January 2011 at 21:59

    This look's a lot like my January. Dont you just love this time of year?!

    But sadly, i returned to the office today, and i wasnt ready to leave the beach, not one bit.

    Hope you're keeping dry.

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