Pinch me Now

This past week I have been dreaming of a black and white/neutral travelling palette. Last obstacle I wish to experience before heading out the hotel door for a days sight seeing, fun and games is the dilemma of being left with a riff raff of miss matched apparel and bellowing I have nothing to wear!
So..I am gathering a few pieces in my mental check list and allowing myself to feel excited about a special holiday on the near horizon. Alas I can only tease and not divulge the destination because this decision is still in the 'omg pinch me now we are actually planning to do this' phase and there's countless dots to join before I scream my news over the Internet.

A go anywhere jacket, black ballet slippers, black backpack and tiny purse for the bare essentials while partaking of the glorious sights. And because I stick purely to a neutral theme I swish up an outfit with a scarf such as this pretty Italian leopard print.

So once again our luggage will be hauled out and put into service. Believe me I am bursting to share...
all in good time.

A big thank you to the team at The Decorating Forum for featuring my blog this week...it's been fun.

Annie xx

Wednesday Wanderings

With thoughts of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee still swirling in my head I decided a quaint photo of this iconic London sight would be most appropriate.

A red telephone box.

Need I say more....!

Annie xx

Wednesday Wanderings

 Hong Kong

Hong Kong is on my mind because we are planning on returning later this year and I am excited.

Honkers is one of my very favourite places and it was my first choice to revisit when Mr red roses and I discussed destinations.

The food

The shopping

The scenery

The buildings

The people 

The food.....

What's not to love about Hong Kong!

Next time I aim to pack minimal clothes (yeah right) so I can pack a empty suitcase inside a bigger suitcase.
The Countdown has begun!

 Annie xx                                                   

Wednesday Wanderings

London.

I love London to bits. Visiting England again one day is on my must do list. Our first trip there was in 1984 as a young married couple, hauling backpacks and staying in some rather cheap and less than salubrious accommodations. 

In 2008 we had the pleasure of taking our two grown children to this magnificent country and gained much pleasure in showing them the wonders of London town.

A week was spent in a delightfully cosy Kensington flat during November (brrr it was getting chilly for this Queensland girl) and one morning as we were heading out for the day we spied this very cute black taxi which had been given a quirky and colourful make-over.

Did I mention I adore London?

Annie xx

Ps. I'm having oodles of fun with Instagram. Look on my sidebar to view my attempts at photography. Fun fun fun x

Wednesday Wanderings

Hello all.

Today I'm posting a teaser photo of my recent visit to Australia's Snowy Mountain region. During my stay I managed to snap some lovely photos and I'd like to share them with you very soon.

I am delighted to say I have a few spiritual 'homes' and without doubt this locale is one of those special places which is dear to my heart.

Mt. Kosciuszko 2012


So, I shall tune in later when I post some visions of this beautiful area (after I deal with this kind of crazy week I'm experiencing).
Take care!

Annie xx

Chasing rainbows

Almost a year has passed since our last sailing adventure in Far North Queensland.

Sigh....

If you were granted a wish to transport yourself any where in the world, right this minute, where oh where would your destination be?

Annie
xx