Friday 27 May 2011

Fresh as a daisy


You might notice I have a new look.  I think it was well overdue.  This little vignette was one I put together at home last Summer.  I was inspired by it's fresh and happy vibe this morning and I thought what a perfect picture to post for the start of a new era here at ABT....

image - elouise van riet-gray
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74 comments:

  1. Beth27 May 2011 at 09:39

    It looks great! And I'm coveting that lamp!! : )

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  2. RYLO Interiors27 May 2011 at 09:40

    Love the new look Anna! GORGEOUS! xx

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  3. Margaret27 May 2011 at 09:47

    Yippee!!

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  4. Alecia @ Tchotchkes etc.27 May 2011 at 09:48

    Love the new look Anna! Great banner and lovely fresh background.

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  5. EL at home...27 May 2011 at 09:51

    Bravo Anna!! Love the new look, very fitting! Can't believe your lovely blog is 5 years old, wow, well done!!
    EL xx

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  6. Emma27 May 2011 at 10:08

    The lampshade... sigh! It is gorgeous!

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  7. Heidi27 May 2011 at 10:10

    Love the new look, and the pretty vignette - the shade for the lamp is just beautiful.

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  8. Anonymous27 May 2011 at 10:16

    I've been reading your blog forever but I thought I'd actually say hello and let you know I love your new look (the header is gorgeous)!

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  9. Roxanne27 May 2011 at 10:21

    LOVE the new look--so beautiful--so you.

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  10. Vic Bibby27 May 2011 at 10:22

    Hi Anna, I love your new look - very cool. You are a real inspiration to me, I hope to make another trip to Aussie soon so I can visit your store. I featured you on my blog recently - cushandnooks.blogspot.com - and also fell for your golden retriever (Sam is our 2nd golden retriever, I wouldn't want any other kind of dog!). Have a fab day xxx

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  11. Treadgold27 May 2011 at 10:22

    Absolutely gorgeous new look, you're profile pic is stunning too. So lovely to see an entrepreneur such as yourself doing so well and inspiring us all.

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  12. Karena27 May 2011 at 10:23

    Hi Anna I adore your new look and love, love that lampshade!!

    xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena

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  13. Unknown27 May 2011 at 10:46

    Love your new look Anna!! Colourful & classy - just like you! x

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  14. Claudia Lane27 May 2011 at 10:52

    Anna, I love your new blog look and you look gorgeous in the new picture, glad I can see your lovely smile :))
    The vignette is lovely and yes I agree with you, it's perfect for a fresh new start. Wish you all the best for the new era - your blog is such a great contribution to the blog world that I just could not imagine one without your bright and beautiful interiors xo

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  15. Annie Loveridge Interiors27 May 2011 at 10:52

    LOVE the new look! The pink background is so pretty and what a fab header. Can't wait to see what's next. Have a lovely weekend. Annie x.

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  16. Peta Rudd27 May 2011 at 10:53

    Anna!!!! Oh WOW!! I absolutely love it. It looks so amazing and suits you to a tee! Well done xx

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  17. Sarah27 May 2011 at 10:55

    Anna, its fabulous and so pretty! thank you for the daily inspiration!! :))

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  18. beachcomber27 May 2011 at 10:57

    love the new look! i mentioned you in my blog today.
    cheryl x

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  19. pve design27 May 2011 at 11:09

    lovE it! BeAutiful!!!
    pve

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  20. Delightful Domestic Science27 May 2011 at 11:41

    Looks beautiful! Was secretly wishing you would have a super spiffy looking blog some day :-)
    xx

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  21. la la Lovely27 May 2011 at 11:54

    Absolutely LOVE, no Adore the new look! Gorgeous!
    xo Trina

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  22. Bron27 May 2011 at 11:54

    Anna! I love this new design. Fresh, fun, absolutely beautiful!

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  23. hat on27 May 2011 at 12:03

    Hello Anna
    I look at your blog almost daily, I really enjoy it and your attitude to colour! So I feel it's about time I made comment, I adore the new look, it is lovely!
    Kind regards
    Emma

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  24. Tiffany from HOLIDAY27 May 2011 at 12:08

    love your new look!

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  25. Tiffany from HOLIDAY27 May 2011 at 12:08

    love your new look!

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  26. Sweetina27 May 2011 at 12:08

    Absolutely delightful!
    The color is gorgeous and Happy Chic, addind a fresh factor while remaining very classy.
    I'd say job perfectly done!
    The vignette is yummy also~especially that divine lampshade.
    Tina xox

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  27. Rajee Sood27 May 2011 at 12:34

    love the new look Anna... lovely start to our morning.

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  28. Kathy Sandler27 May 2011 at 13:12

    Love the new look. It's very fresh, and I love the photo of your store!

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  29. Amber Interiors27 May 2011 at 13:25

    It's fantastic! Can't wait to read all the new posts. Been a follower "for like ever" and I think this may be the first comment I have ever left.
    xoxo
    www.amberinteriordesign.blogspot.com

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  30. Keren - The Brown Trading Co.27 May 2011 at 13:26

    Oh I love it! Clicked on this morning and it looks wonderful. My blog is currently undergoing an overhaul too - exciting times.

    Love the green colourway of the previous post curtains too by the way.

    Keren
    xx

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  31. Anna Spiro27 May 2011 at 13:34

    Thank you so much for your comments. It certainly has been a long time in coming! Next is the Black & Spiro website!!

    Anna
    xx

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  32. pixelimpress27 May 2011 at 14:29

    it's gorgeous! i love the new look! pam

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  33. beachvintage.com27 May 2011 at 16:10

    LOVE LOVE that photo of you Anna.

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  34. meenal bishnoi27 May 2011 at 16:13

    love the new look of the blog and your profile picture too..so fresh and bright..and the vignette is pretty too!! have a lovely day, anna, do visit my blog when you have a moment..i would love to have your opinion on the direction i am going in with my dining room..xx meenal

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  35. Marina Saclley @ Iced VoVo's27 May 2011 at 17:36

    Just beautiful Anna ... I love the freshness and cheerful colour!!
    I so enjoy reading your blog every day ... looking forward to the dawn of your new era.
    Have a lovely weekend.
    xx

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  36. Will @ Bright.Bazaar27 May 2011 at 17:56

    Your new blog look is smashing, Anna! Congratulations! I also adore that little vignette above...the colours in the lampshade make me smile.

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  37. Taytu and Co27 May 2011 at 17:59

    Love it that the pink is back in the background and the bright colours of the banner!

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  38. Gild and Grace27 May 2011 at 18:05

    Love the new look Anna! Looks gorgeous :)
    Abbey x

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  39. Chelsea27 May 2011 at 18:26

    LOVE this photo and I adore the new look, Anna!!! xo

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  40. Angie27 May 2011 at 20:40

    So fresh - Love the new blog look! Great job!

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  41. Mahala27 May 2011 at 21:13

    The new look is delicious! So bright and cheery. And your new, larger profile photo is darling.

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  42. Rachel {little bits of lovely}27 May 2011 at 21:40

    LOVE the new look Anna! That lamp is so lovely too!

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  43. Louise (Table Tonic)27 May 2011 at 22:04

    Oh, it just feels so happy, Anna! I love it.
    Bring on the next colour-infused chapter, I say!
    xLouise

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  44. Whitney27 May 2011 at 22:18

    Fabulous switchup. The new banner is so crisp and happy, and the background is adorable. The picture of you is stunning. Love the vignette, too. Bravo, all around!
    - Whitney
    Consider Yourself At Home

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  45. Melissa Lewis 27 May 2011 at 23:17

    Anna, it looks so pretty! Love the vignette and the new blog look. Go you:)

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  46. paula27 May 2011 at 23:39

    beautiful new look! Love the vignette too. so happy.

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  47. Natasha @ Northern Light Design28 May 2011 at 00:17

    I saw this last night (US time) after you had just posted it... now I came back for a second look :)

    Very cheerful and it reminds me so of your style, of what I know from the blog. I am glad you brought back some of the pink in your background again, really nice job in your re-design!

    Looking forward to your website debut!

    Northern Light

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  48. Lorna28 May 2011 at 00:24

    Looking good :)

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  49. pavlova28 May 2011 at 00:55

    LOVE your new look...thank you for sharing your
    multitude of talents with us.

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  50. Irene28 May 2011 at 02:32

    Lovely in a colourful-chic spirit, just like your work!

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  51. Dianne28 May 2011 at 03:59

    No body does color like you do Anna. You are simply the best!!! I am loving your new look. :)

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  52. Sam28 May 2011 at 04:00

    Loving the lamp shade!

    samanthakayjewelry.blogspot.com

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  53. Kate Lewis28 May 2011 at 04:31

    love the pink lines of your background pattern...may have to use that one in a painting. :)

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  54. annie@mostlovelythings28 May 2011 at 05:26

    Stunning as always and has completely inspired me to add more color! And I'll say it again...love the new look of your blog...perfect!

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  55. Debra Turner28 May 2011 at 07:38

    All the photography is beautiful, including this picture.

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  56. Miss Silver Spoon28 May 2011 at 08:52

    Oh my goodness, the site looks STUNNING! Well done Anna!

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  57. annechovie28 May 2011 at 11:12

    What can I say? I LOVE it, Anna!! xo

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  58. beth28 May 2011 at 11:13

    Congratulations on the new look!
    Beth x

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  59. Brilliant Chic28 May 2011 at 12:06

    I ADORE this new look! Jennifer www.brilliantchic.com

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  60. Carol28 May 2011 at 12:21

    The new look is wonderful & colorful! Love it!

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  61. Anonymous29 May 2011 at 08:43

    I like that styling and your new look ;-)

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  62. Mirka29 May 2011 at 21:18

    Voted for ya !! Best greetings from the Netherlands !!

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  63. Anonymous30 May 2011 at 00:08

    Love it Anna! Can't wait for my renovation to come through as well - spring cleaning in winter seems to be on all of our minds xx

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  64. The House That A-M Built30 May 2011 at 07:53

    Beautiful. A-M xx

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  65. abataba30 May 2011 at 09:57

    We've just discovered your blog and it's absolutely wonderful!! :)

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  66. Porchlight Interiors30 May 2011 at 17:44

    Love the new look Anna...very chic! Tracey xx

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  67. Cultural Histories - Ideology and the Other30 May 2011 at 19:36

    What a gorgeous piece of furniture (the antique sideboard) Timeless and goes so well with the found objects and Mexican textile.

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  68. Santi30 May 2011 at 21:26

    so nice ! :)

    santiroyalhome.blogspot.com

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  69. Unknown30 May 2011 at 23:02

    Congrats on a fresh, new look! LOVE IT!

    -Vic from TeaButterfly.

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  70. hana31 May 2011 at 01:46

    anna, it's beautiful! thanks for inspiring me to live a colorful life! xo

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  71. Nikki11 June 2011 at 01:08

    I found a sterling silver, vintage pitcher that I display atop a wooden/metal industrial cart and I love putting fresh, colourful bouquets in it! It's so fresh and fun. I love the contrast between the femininity of the flowers and the boldness of the lamp shade --- it rocks!

    www.cositabella.com

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  72. Xanthe20 June 2011 at 10:37

    Where on earth can I get that awesome lamp?

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  73. Mélanie A.26 June 2011 at 05:43

    LOve love love your lampshade with your mexican fabric

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  74. jeminah28 June 2011 at 00:55

    I really like the checked fabric - where is it from?

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