Friday, December 19, 2014

Pink it is... and off we go.

Before I head off home to Ohope Beach, forgot to tell you about a couple of other things...As you can tell I put off packing until the very last minute.  I saw this snap of Jackie and though pink! maybe that's the final piece of the puzzle for our entryway.



Turned out it was. A decorator person once told me when a room is not working put something shiny in it (a mirror or something else glittery) and pink. Tried some pink flowers and my friend Jenny found an 1960's mirror in Hawkes Bay and put one of her photos in it. (Btw, if you're anywhere near Hamilton, NZ go to Jennys' gallery - Inspirit -  it's really cool and bursting with art and homeware and clothing).

Our entryway




Here's another one of Jenny's photo-mirrors in the kitchen.



I didn't decorate as we're leaving before Christmas but I thought these two birds, made by my sister's friend Phil (Metalbirds) are sort of decorations, especially as they've rusted in a shiny way...





My copy of Elle Magazine just arrived with Nicole Kidman on the cover wearing a pair of Dior Bermuda shorts. You know I love bermuda shorts but not sure about those shorts with boots and a duster coat...kind of like Mrs Danvers (the housekeeper from Rebecca) on a beach vacation.



The washer just went on the blink so had to send the 17 year old to do a truckload of wash. There is nothing worse than standing behind someone on the airport security line who is transporting dirty washing.  Except sitting next to someone who has just had a spray tan (it smells nasty chemically) Oops that would be me...

I picked the Number Three setting so I will see you on the other side - Donatella-done.


Posted by About Last Weekend at 4:04 PM

27 comments:

  1. RoseDecember 19, 2014 at 4:20 PM

    Love the entry way! Hope you have a great trip to NZ!

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  2. Faux FuchsiaDecember 19, 2014 at 4:28 PM

    Mrs Danvers as you know works for me in the capacity of fictitious housekeeper and wants you to know she wouldn't be caught dead in that get up on Elle mag. She's really into Chanel (through her friendship with Karl) and Valentino (sourced on the cheap from the outnet)

    Meanwhile pink is key to a cheerful interior.

    Happy Christmas! x

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    1. GSLDecember 20, 2014 at 5:45 AM

      I was just getting ready to remind Jody that Mrs. Danvers now cracks the whip and shoos away bush turkeys at your place.

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  3. wellfedfredDecember 19, 2014 at 5:40 PM

    I love that Jackie's lipstick is exactly the shade of her dress!
    have a wonderful trip!

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  4. Pat HattDecember 19, 2014 at 7:34 PM

    Hope your trip goes grand, even if you smell funny lol

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  5. Linda TDecember 19, 2014 at 9:27 PM

    Have a great trip and I love the runners on your staircase. Are they custom?

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    1. About Last WeekendJanuary 6, 2015 at 2:01 PM

      No they are Missoni, just cut up so they don't match. no wonder you like them...Italian

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  6. Leanne MDecember 19, 2014 at 11:05 PM

    Safe trip and welcome back to our fair shores. Wishing you and your family a very happy Christmas.

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  7. libbyDecember 20, 2014 at 12:33 AM

    Happy Holidays Jody x

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  8. AnonymousDecember 20, 2014 at 1:33 AM

    That is a dodgy look on the front cover.
    What a stunning hallway, it's so unusual, go on, how would you describe your interior style?

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  9. WendyMcLeodMacKnightDecember 20, 2014 at 3:14 AM

    Safe travels and much love!

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  10. Jen LawrenceDecember 20, 2014 at 4:36 AM

    Safe travels! Have some Minties and Pineapple Lumps for me.

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  11. GSLDecember 20, 2014 at 5:49 AM

    Have a great time down in NZ Jody and please don't be stingy with pics. I only wish I had come up with Donatella = Done !

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  12. MargaretDecember 20, 2014 at 1:16 PM

    Must confess. I love the smell of spray tan.

    And I used to think Nicole would look good in anything.

    Merry Christmas!

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    1. About Last WeekendJanuary 6, 2015 at 2:03 PM

      Me too. Though I wish she would let her hair curl and dye it back red. Don't like the blonde on her

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  13. JenniferDecember 20, 2014 at 2:11 PM

    Love that pink!! It's fab with everything. Have a great trip and wonderful holiday! I'll be trying to figure out why I'm not getting your posts!!!
    xo

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  14. ingeDecember 21, 2014 at 2:11 AM

    Have a great trip and a very Happy Christmas. Love the pink

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  15. SarahDecember 21, 2014 at 3:09 AM

    Merry Christmas, Jody, and that hallway looks very snazzy.

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  16. miss bDecember 21, 2014 at 11:41 AM

    Finally catching up on my blog reading now that the Christmas preparations are coming along well! Your hallway is looking fabulous and the pink flowers look perfect. I love gerberas, such a cheerful flower.

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  17. EmileDecember 21, 2014 at 5:05 PM

    You always impress me with your style and fashion sense. I feel accomplished when I pick a good color for a room. But you manage to pick good colors, decorate the entire room, dress yourself like a movie star and all with great style.

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  18. kim at northerncalstyle.December 21, 2014 at 11:12 PM

    Jody, Have fun in NZ and enjoy the break. Love the pink and those mirror photos. Merry Christmas to you all! xo Kim

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  19. nappy valley girlDecember 23, 2014 at 2:10 AM

    Who on earth put Nicole in that getup? It's like the Vicar of Dibley set on the beach.
    Have a lovely NZ Christmas....enjoy!

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  20. Ms ScarletDecember 23, 2014 at 7:31 AM

    like Mrs Danvers on a beach vacation!!!
    Oh you make me laugh!!!
    Have a wonderful Christmas, Jody!!!
    Sxxx

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  21. No Sacrifice BagsDecember 30, 2014 at 4:54 PM

    Love the bird silhouettes!

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