Inspire me Monday / A post for you

My dear blog friends, hope you all had a fantastic weekend.
Mine was lovely, we had the family over for afternoon tea yesterday, we sat on the deck, had tea, and nibbles...very pleasant.
The weather had been a bit uncertain in the morning but luckily it decided to warm up in the afternoon - I was so pleased!
And today well it's kind of special...my blog is turning 1! I know! Time flies, doesn't it?
It's been a fantastic year and for me a great discovery...a bit like Harry Potter and his parallel magical world...I just want to say thank you to you all for your incredible support, your generous comments and your encouragement...you made it fun for me, loved every minute of it!
Hope to last another 10 or maybe 100 years...he he!!!...

Here's a little thank you gift for you...
Have a super fantastic week ;)

Claudia xo

Melbourne

with the kids at Brighton Beach...blown away by the wind...he he...

I fell in love with this building in south yarra...the shutters are stunning, aren't they?

gold and bold caught my eye here - the entrance of a bar in south yarra

beautiful glass detail at the Art Gallery

 inside shot at the gallery...almost surreal

some wonderful aboriginal art on show 

and some street art...very colourful

more street art...and my fav car...;)

a gorgeous detail in the city

at the Melbourne Museum...can you spot Georgia?

some spanish churros and hot choc in Fitzroy...yum!

more surprises on the streets of Fitzroy

Some of my snapshots from our trip to Melbourne
Hope you enjoyed :)

Have a great day

Ciao for now,

Claudia xo

Summer days

via pinterest

Hello my lovely blog friends, what have you been up to?
I hope you had a magical weekend.

Here the weather is just glorious...I love it when it's sunny and warm as everything seems to be more appealing and exciting!

Wish you all a great and busy week :)
(mine will be hectic but hopefully I'll find the time to pop back and do one more post)
Until then

Take care


Claudia xo

Modern country beauty

This UK countryside conversion is just stunning...loads of space, style and beauty, what more can you ask for?

I just love the exposed beams and the obvious old v new contrast...just glorious!

via here

Hope you are having a wonderful day wherever you are :)


(In Sydney we have had the most beautiful day - a spectacular blue sky and glorious sunshine, so lovely!)

Take care,


Claudia xo

Beautiful homes / Barn inspired

This beautiful home created by architect Daniele Claudio Taddei is located in gorgeous Brissago, Switzerland. Blessed with looks, location and inspirational ideas this building is definitely a winner for me.

via here

Isn't that view to die for?


Have a fantastic day!


Claudia xo

It's Monday and it's good to be back

It's been a longtime...hope you have been well

I LOVED Melbourne, we all had a fantastic time and the weather was great too.

But now it's time to throw my self back into work and a busy school term with the kids!

I look forward to catching up and to visiting all of your gorgeous blogs!

Have a a great week :)

PS I am not very organised today so I'm just sharing a couple of shots from around the house and my latest art (acrylic on canvas) which was completed last week. Hope you like

Love 


Claudia xo