tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588562210437039078.post6135910030193391764..comments2024-03-22T17:33:05.973+10:00Comments on absolutely beautiful things: Happy TimesAnna Spirohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00032398753102441691noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588562210437039078.post-50114847400539286752011-05-27T12:16:06.372+10:002011-05-27T12:16:06.372+10:00My Home town! I am from Hawkes Bay NZ. We love tha...My Home town! I am from Hawkes Bay NZ. We love that place that you stayed. All of the Black Barn houses are amzing. you should def come back! Love your blog!Milo and Mitzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10877049683664966682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588562210437039078.post-12953247609105894792010-09-27T15:13:01.973+10:002010-09-27T15:13:01.973+10:00oh it sounds like you had a wonderful time - we lo...oh it sounds like you had a wonderful time - we love waimarama and staying at black barn is THE best thing.Elsa Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13652787657325357638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588562210437039078.post-88853584252224739072010-08-29T11:33:40.404+10:002010-08-29T11:33:40.404+10:00What a gorgeous and fantastic way to celebrate you...What a gorgeous and fantastic way to celebrate your father's 60th. Beautiful setting and sounds like loads of fun with family and relatives. Love the floor to ceiling shelves.Alkemiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00073900773860510777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588562210437039078.post-80219723794467298982010-08-04T02:30:05.244+10:002010-08-04T02:30:05.244+10:00Wow, just so beautiful! If only the flight wasn...Wow, just so beautiful! If only the flight wasn't so very long from here.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14863924821303384049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588562210437039078.post-52297654995167991962010-08-02T13:47:49.381+10:002010-08-02T13:47:49.381+10:00beautiful pics Anna - what a gorgeous house! lovel...beautiful pics Anna - what a gorgeous house! lovely!<br />happy birthday to your dad!Anastasiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12998009178493796361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588562210437039078.post-41466333498432717292010-08-02T13:18:42.163+10:002010-08-02T13:18:42.163+10:00Wow, what an amazing array of photos. Your Dad is...Wow, what an amazing array of photos. Your Dad is so handsome. I loved reading about your holiday.Polly Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00419126480505964572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588562210437039078.post-47443374397759229032010-08-02T10:03:50.322+10:002010-08-02T10:03:50.322+10:00Such gorgeous photos Anna.. I spent 2 years in Haw...Such gorgeous photos Anna.. I spent 2 years in Hawkes Bay recoving from a gut wrenching divorce and spent many days lying on the sand at Waimarama healing my heart. It really is an amazing place to be, and I'm so glad you & your family had a gorgeous time there. Happy 60th to your Dad too!<br />xAngelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03526175179775382872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588562210437039078.post-15828904719306724122010-08-01T14:41:42.683+10:002010-08-01T14:41:42.683+10:00Happy 60th to your dad, Anna! What a magnificent ...Happy 60th to your dad, Anna! What a magnificent way to celebrate... I hope you had plenty of relaxation as well. Indulging in those baths would have been a good start.Shell Sherreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00477843748741838608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588562210437039078.post-61326326297142262092010-08-01T09:57:40.120+10:002010-08-01T09:57:40.120+10:00Wonderfull Dad.
Beautiful place and lovely blog.
B...Wonderfull Dad.<br />Beautiful place and lovely blog.<br />Besitos.<br />xoxoMe lo pongo todohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13680427832732222226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588562210437039078.post-83671255120119121332010-08-01T02:36:55.891+10:002010-08-01T02:36:55.891+10:00House looks amazing! If only it were a little near...House looks amazing! If only it were a little nearer to London..Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00179895758709928467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588562210437039078.post-31841637382929365182010-07-31T23:01:06.567+10:002010-07-31T23:01:06.567+10:00jeaaaaalous!
i would love to spend a weekend ther...jeaaaaalous!<br /><br />i would love to spend a weekend there.. or two :)<br /><br />happy birthday to your dad!Tashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16921674941754608201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588562210437039078.post-42602013575496305922010-07-31T22:15:40.064+10:002010-07-31T22:15:40.064+10:00Funny, at the grocery yesterday, a nice man told m...Funny, at the grocery yesterday, a nice man told me he was a "Great Grandfather" and I said, how lucky! He told me the key was to "Choose your parents wisely!" I can see you have chosen a wonderful Dad.<br />Happy 60th to Mr.Absolutely Beautiful Things Dad!<br />pvepve designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03527745630303158002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588562210437039078.post-78387193972095442942010-07-31T21:34:35.074+10:002010-07-31T21:34:35.074+10:00wonderful place, we've just spent time there i...wonderful place, we've just spent time there in May, our friend is from Napier, so that was the 1st time we spent there as well - its gorgeous! hope you had a nice break Anna. Great wine from that district...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588562210437039078.post-10621779927542756502010-07-31T20:02:34.993+10:002010-07-31T20:02:34.993+10:00The beach is beautiful, Anna, and I like the simpl...The beach is beautiful, Anna, and I like the simplicity of your table setting for your Dad's lunch.Will @ Bright.Bazaarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13191133144305121535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588562210437039078.post-58880997037378426352010-07-31T19:45:16.779+10:002010-07-31T19:45:16.779+10:00Lovely holiday in a stunning spot - thanks for the...Lovely holiday in a stunning spot - thanks for the link to the house - we're in Auckland so just a quick skip down there - NZ certainly shines when the sun's out... glad you had a lovely holiday - and a lovely time with your Dad - looks like he might have to start his own blog! Ann xAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08647407406551661556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588562210437039078.post-81595071348394841762010-07-31T15:52:57.060+10:002010-07-31T15:52:57.060+10:00I promise I won't tell him Pam but he might ju...I promise I won't tell him Pam but he might just read your comment as he is one of my biggest blog fans!!!<br /><br />xx<br />AnnaAnna Spirohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00032398753102441691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588562210437039078.post-36454125415216155662010-07-31T15:42:23.757+10:002010-07-31T15:42:23.757+10:00Oh I wish I could stay there...what a magical wond...Oh I wish I could stay there...what a magical wonderful family time you had! thanks for the story and pictures..lovely<br /><br />xoxo<br /><br />Kit*Chic Provence*https://www.blogger.com/profile/06520485138167646348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588562210437039078.post-35149748998959302872010-07-31T13:43:18.563+10:002010-07-31T13:43:18.563+10:00What a beautiful house! I love New Zealand- it is ...What a beautiful house! I love New Zealand- it is one of those places that I will continue to revisit because it is just like heaven on earth- so gorgeous! <br /><br />Your Dad has a very Ralph Lauren style & grace about him...Peta Ruddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02982619390925180081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588562210437039078.post-64899628757273868842010-07-31T13:39:48.969+10:002010-07-31T13:39:48.969+10:00A well deserved break I'm sure! I bet it was l...A well deserved break I'm sure! I bet it was lovely for your little ones to have some great mommy time too! Beautiful pictures Anna, hope you are well! xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10131567776007254698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588562210437039078.post-22434281537067714092010-07-31T13:18:29.511+10:002010-07-31T13:18:29.511+10:00ok - I actually thought this was a fashion post u...ok - I actually thought this was a fashion post until i read the caption, "my beautiful Dad". <br /><br />The weekend sounds fabulous - I long for a little getaway with family, Your pics erally capture the spirit of this place..<br /><br />and that cabinet is fabulous..<br /><br />VieVerdigris Viehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11019080116208803737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588562210437039078.post-13983796342609003742010-07-31T13:06:26.682+10:002010-07-31T13:06:26.682+10:00Hi Anna, I think David has always been a bit of a ...Hi Anna, I think David has always been a bit of a stunner. Don't tell him that though! I always love going to NZ as it is always so green and such a scenic part of this world.<br />Love that kitchen cabinet in the beach house - its gorgeous!<br />Have a great weekend.<br />Pampetals and vintagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07739730887094804735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588562210437039078.post-60947430873562809132010-07-31T12:50:38.244+10:002010-07-31T12:50:38.244+10:00Anna:
Absolutely beautiful is right, you have impe...Anna:<br />Absolutely beautiful is right, you have impeccable taste!<br />I thought about my lake house being in a perfect spot…<br />This puts it to shame! And what a view! To die for! <br />Extremely jealous! <br />CarolineCarolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02557936698853295966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588562210437039078.post-72882247814443682832010-07-31T12:06:29.532+10:002010-07-31T12:06:29.532+10:00So beautiful and from where I sit in New England, ...So beautiful and from where I sit in New England, it is all so exotic in a faraway land that I want to visit someday! what a gorgeous spot and I love the bathtub, what a relaxing spot!! We just celebrated my Dad's 80th in May!!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16373635833856487625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588562210437039078.post-87768018980664966152010-07-31T11:15:17.776+10:002010-07-31T11:15:17.776+10:00Your getaway looks fabulous! One look at your fath...Your getaway looks fabulous! One look at your father and it's without question he is handsome and takes care of himself. Happy Birthday to your father! He reminds me so much of Ralph Lauren, as someone above posted! What a great holiday...those are the types of getaways that should be cherished! Thanks for sharing.Hamptontoeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05728092071090568167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588562210437039078.post-29066430301167193602010-07-31T10:55:14.415+10:002010-07-31T10:55:14.415+10:00Hi Janet,
It's actually not the first time so...Hi Janet,<br /><br />It's actually not the first time someone has said that about dad!! Isn't that funny about the agapanthus!<br /><br />xx<br />AnnaAnna Spirohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00032398753102441691noreply@blogger.com