Wednesday, 13 August 2008

Introducing 'Absolutely Favourite Things'





Hello there. I am so excited to announce a new series I will be featuring here at ABT which I have been working on for a couple of months now. It is called 'Absolutely Favourite Things' and it will be a once a week series which will showcase the favourite things of some of my favourite bloggers out there. I have asked each blogger to select a few of their most favourite things and work them into a tablescape/vignette which they will then photograph for us to see. I have also asked them to give us a brief blurb as to why these things are their favourite. There will be one blogger featured each week. I hope you will enjoy this new series. I will be featuring the first blogger tomorrow...how exciting. Until then I thought I'd put together a little tablescape of my own which includes some of my favourite things I recently purchased on my trip away and a few other old favourites. See you tomorrow!!


All Images - Anna Spiro 2008
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51 comments:

  1. porter hovey13 August 2008 at 11:48

    I Married Adventure is so amazing! Not only a great book but man . . . WHAT A COVER!! It's one of my favorites.

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  2. Nicole Cantero13 August 2008 at 12:26

    What is that beautiful book with the zebra print?

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  3. TonicHome13 August 2008 at 12:42

    Love your tablescape - what is that book on top that is brown/cream - looks like my rug. Love books that have a great design cover!

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  4. Brown Button Trading13 August 2008 at 12:46

    Oh Anna - how exciting! Can't wait to see what everyone comes up with. And I love your first tablescape - can you explain why these are your favourite things? x

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  5. Anonymous13 August 2008 at 13:26

    What a GREAT idea!!! It sounds so interesting! :o)

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  6. Mustang Prep13 August 2008 at 14:13

    I am thrilled that I found your blog! A fellow Laduree fanatic! The boxes are all over my room as well! Glad you can relate to getting in trouble for taking pictures at the Champs location haha!
    -MustangPrep

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  7. Tamara13 August 2008 at 14:31

    Sounds fantastic Anna. I just love all of your tablescapes, and your whole blog in fact.

    I recently put up some of my blue and white china on my wall and was thinking of you whilst I was doing it. I love all your posts about blue and white china.

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  8. Paris Hotel Boutique13 August 2008 at 15:59

    Great idea Anna! I can't wait to see them!

    Your vignettes are lovely! You know I love the I Married Adventure book and the Laduree boxes, what more can I say?

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  9. Kelli Renee13 August 2008 at 16:00

    In my opinion, you have impeccable taste and because of this I LOVE reading your blog! I'm excited for your absolutely favorite things series.

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  10. RP13 August 2008 at 16:29

    Gorgous Anna. I love your personalised paper weight!
    MrsP
    xx

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  11. Camilla13 August 2008 at 16:51

    Fabulous idea!
    look forward to checking the posts out!

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  12. Unknown13 August 2008 at 18:34

    What a great idea. Your purchases from Paris are lovely.

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  13. vicki archer13 August 2008 at 19:57

    I am glad you loved Laduree Anna - how divine are their boxes but even more divine are the macaroons, I hope you tried the caramel! I really look forward to seeing all the absolutely favourite things.

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  14. Sharnel13 August 2008 at 21:11

    What an Absolutely Fabulous Idea Anna.
    Your new Laduree boxes look so pretty. I love your vignettes, they are so beautiful.
    x

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  15. pve design13 August 2008 at 22:08

    What a nice tribute and memory of your trip!

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  16. Anonymous13 August 2008 at 22:12

    Ooh! How lovely! I love your tablescape and am looking forward to the new series.

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  17. Anna Spiro13 August 2008 at 22:59

    Hi Nicole - it is I Married Adventure by Osa Johnson! It is fantastic! I purchased my vintage copy from Lyn over at Paris Hotel Boutique!
    x
    Anna

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  18. Anna Spiro13 August 2008 at 23:00

    Thanks Kimberlee!!
    xx
    Anna

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  19. Anna Spiro13 August 2008 at 23:01

    Oh yes Mustang Prep - I LOVE Laduree and the boxes are just so pretty I could look at them for hours!! THanks for stopping by!
    xx
    Anna

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  20. Anna Spiro13 August 2008 at 23:02

    Hi Tamara - thank you so much! I've just had a quick look at your plates! They look so beautiful!! What a great job you did in hanging them!!
    xx
    Anna

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  21. Anna Spiro13 August 2008 at 23:03

    Hi Kelli rh - thank you so much for your very kind comment! So lovely of you!
    xx
    Anna

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  22. Anna Spiro13 August 2008 at 23:03

    Thanks Mrs P!!xxx

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  23. Style Court13 August 2008 at 23:03

    I love your tablescape Anna and I've been enjoying your travel posts oh so much!

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  24. Anna Spiro13 August 2008 at 23:03

    Thanks Patricia - so lovely to hear from you! Hope your trip was fantastic too!xxAnna

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  25. Anna Spiro13 August 2008 at 23:04

    Thanks Vicki - yes Laduree was divine!! xx Anna

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  26. Anonymous13 August 2008 at 23:10

    Love the idea! Seriously, those paper weights are killer- reminds me that I need more...

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  27. Anna Spiro13 August 2008 at 23:16

    Hi Courtney, thanks so much!! So lovely to hear from you! I've been meaning to email you to say hi!!xxAnna

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  28. Kelly13 August 2008 at 23:36

    what a great idea! can't wait to see what's in store.

    xo
    Kelly

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  29. la la Lovely14 August 2008 at 00:06

    What a fun idea.. can't wait and as always your vignettes are so inspiring.

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  30. Happy Home14 August 2008 at 00:09

    lovely, looking forward to your series. tablescapes were just on my mind...

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  31. girl meets glamour14 August 2008 at 00:18

    I love this idea Anna!!! Can't wait to see what everyone features!

    ~Kate

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  32. annechovie14 August 2008 at 01:34

    Anna~
    Your blog is such a visual treat! I am thoroughly enjoying all of your posts and love these vignettes of your great Paris finds. You have such a touch for beautiful displays.

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  33. Daniela Valdez14 August 2008 at 02:01

    That is such a good idea.. I love, LOVE your absolutely favourite things, specially the books!

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  34. Katy14 August 2008 at 04:53

    Hey this is a great idea? Do you mind if I use this as a future blog entry? Will link back to your blog of course. =)

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  35. Katy14 August 2008 at 04:56

    Oh, I was also wondering what camera you use?

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  36. layersofmeaning14 August 2008 at 05:18

    what a wonderful idea!

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  37. Lú14 August 2008 at 07:33

    What a nice idea!
    I am here every day, I love your blog!!! only has wonderful things!
    Hugs from Brazil!
    :O)

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  38. Villa Anna14 August 2008 at 07:53

    Wow, this is so exciting! I can't wait for the inspirational vignette ideas.

    Anna :)

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  39. Chez POPI14 August 2008 at 08:00

    what a good idea!!!
    I love it a lot!!!
    kisses,
    Paula
    From Brasil

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  40. The City Sage14 August 2008 at 09:47

    Hi Anna, I loved reading about your visit to LaDuree, and now it's so wonderful to see you using the box you told us about. Can't wait for the next installment in the series!

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  41. Pigtown*Design14 August 2008 at 10:47

    Anna... i am going to try this and post about it. i have the "adventure" book, too! but i have fauchon boxes, not laduree.

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  42. Linda@ Lime in the Coconut14 August 2008 at 11:06

    How fun!Sounds great!

    I read i married adventure in Highschool...It was on my shelf, then I donated it to goodwill or something. I really loved the book back then. Wish i still had it!

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  43. Beverly14 August 2008 at 22:36

    I popped in for a visit this morning via Felicity. I love Felicity and her blog - always showing us beautiful things and introducing us to creative and interesting people.

    Your new series sounds wonderful. I'll be back to see everyone's favorite things.

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  44. Unknown15 August 2008 at 03:23

    love that last photo... :)

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  45. Maryam in Marrakesh15 August 2008 at 19:05

    What a super idea. I will look forward to seeing everyone's favorite things!

    Warm wishes from Marrakech.

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  46. drey15 August 2008 at 23:50

    wow this sounds fantastic. they say the things in the home reflect parts/part of you. so this is a great peek into what interests some of us out there... and reflections of their personhood. great idea anna!

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  47. que sera sera16 August 2008 at 22:33

    Anna,
    It's been a pleasure reading about your travels to France. I believe I found a new destination spot for my 50th birthday celebration in 2010. Thanks for sharing the pretties you find. Terrific!

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  48. Erin17 August 2008 at 05:05

    Haven't been on here in a while {been trying to find my groove as a new mommie} but I am adoring all the photos of your beautiful tablescapes! Absolutely lovely.

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  49. ALL THE BEST22 August 2008 at 05:00

    Beautiful as always, can't wait!!

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  50. Marcia V. 23 August 2008 at 06:17

    What a great idea. Looking forward to more Absolutely Favourite Things!!

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  51. Alkemie1 September 2008 at 13:25

    Anna, I'm very excited to see the series. Especially when all of the items you chose are so beautiful! Gorgeous books and Laduree...as always, perfect taste :)

    Karen

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