G'day boys and girls.
Hip hip hooray for the weekend, I guess we started early this weekend with a School Staff Day for the Beach Cottage Kiddos, meaning we headed down the beach…thanks lg, needed that.
This weekend I am trying not to bog myself down with ridiculously long lists of things I want to achieve, instead I want one of those weekends full of maybes, no pressure…do you have those or do you find yourself, like I do, constantly thinking I must do this and that rather than taking the time to re-charge for the craziness the week sometimes brings?
So I just want a weekend of maybes, hooked on that. I wonder where it'll go?
And starting here tonight with a beer and a copy of the new Artful Blogging, a publication that this issue I am very honoured to be featured in – lots of lovely pages, pictures and words all about this old place and dare I say it, me…
A good few months ago I had a message from the Editor asking me if I would like to contribute and so I found myself writing about why I blog and more how it fits in…funny really because it made me think that oh yes how this blog had become oh-so-much part of my life.
And I think this is so because more than all the other junk that goes with blogging, that for me, it has given me a connection to people who get the things I like and a cathartic blabber at the end of the day to people who I think actually get what I'm going on about. People that in the humdrum of my daily life I would not meet and certainly would not relate my undying love for a piece of tatty old furniture to, how my fixer-upper cottage has ticked my seachange box even though it might not be perfect and how I am seriously, over-the-hill, addicted to treasure hunting.
Anyway see you next week girlies, and I for one hope next week will be another one of sharing thrifting, decorating and inspiring stories for us to live the best life we can whatever our circumstances…bank balance not applicable…whaddya think?
{ S }
Dear Sarah
I really love to read your blog. I also invite you to visit mine. I live in Germany.
Have a nice and beautiful weekend!!!
Danijela
Congrats. It will be fun to read about you in the magazine. It has been fun following your cottage adventures.
You are my kind of girl. As I sit here on my white sofa with my lap top and all my magazines~coffee instead of beer~ only because it’s in the am. Now I have to run out and buy Artful Blogging!
I think that one of the things I enjoy about blogging is the way it enables you to make connections and find interests in common with people right across the world – another community to join. And the writing and recording of things encourages me to appreciate the good things and to cast off the less good. And reading about other people’s ups and downs makes you realize that you are not the only one who ever has problems! And I love your pictures, too!
Pomona x
Congratulations on Artful Blogger! You certainly deserve it, and I’m excited to read the piece. Have a lovely weekend.
I think a weekend of maybes sounds just perfect!
I read your blog often and love it so much this is the first comment I have left Congratulations on the artful blogger! Can you buy a copy of it in australia or do you buy it overseas. Have a beautiful weekend Lisa
Another wonderful post, Sarah! Congratulations on the article!
I visit your home because it is so wonderfully different than mine…i’m more the mahogany/traditional style mostly bec of my baby grand being the center of everything…and it’s mahogany…even so, you are my visit to the beach everyday and I SO NEED THAT. So happy the world is finding out about you…you are sensational.
Congratulations on the article! How fun!
I’ll have to find this magazine and read it.
My laptop is never far away.
On my way to or from anywhere in the house, I have to hit check mail to see if there are any comments to moderate.
Can you say…addicted??? That is me.
Your style is so specific and wonderful.
Becky K.
Hospitality Lane
Your “cathartic blabber” is music to my ears. Congrats on the article
*Congratulations on Artful Blogger*
Have a lovely weekend
love
Alison
x
Ahh, a weekend of no “have tos” sounds wonderful. Just relax and enjoy life, Sarah. Your kids will be grown soon and off on their own adventures, so it is always good to slow down when you can and just enjoy who is in your life, namely kiddos and hubby. Hugs, Cindy S
I have not yet heard of Artful Blogging. I will have to go track one down. Congrats!
OOh exciting! I’d love to read Artful blogging – shall have to look out for it. Well done you
Not that I’m surprised… lol. Oh and thank you for that link to Hooked on Flea Market Style. It’s lovely, and I’m always on the look out for new stuff to read. Have a lovely relaxing weekend!
Yes!! Congratulations!!! Your little spot here in the blogosphere is like a gift I open each day & it always, always makes me happy! You deserve the recognition – Jenny knows a good thing when she sees it.
Congratulations and BLOG ON…….you are a wonderful inspiration to us all.
Have a happy and relaxing weekend.
Vicki
WoW! Congrats on the magazine! I can totally see why they picked you, I always enjoy reading your blog!
Congratulations!! Don’t bog yourself down this weekend, enjoy your success! Have a great weekend!
I am an Artful Blogger FAN– and was sooo excited for you about your article.
You are the real deal and I so enjoy your lovely posts and photos.
*hearty applause!*
TTFN~~ Claudia
It was fun to see you in Artful Blogger. A beer and a read sounds like a good idea. Have a great weekend
Alison
I think you’ve been chosen wisely by the staff of Artful Blogging, because you know I really like you, Sarah. Both personally and blog-wise. We may have different color choices (as I’m the crazed color gal) but we are like-minded!
Brenda
Congrats on the publication in Artful Blogging, you do have some lovely things going on in your blog space.
Have a great weekend on the beach.
Can’t wait to see the Artful Blogging article. Your sofa and its artful pile of pillows look so inviting.Enjoy the weekend.
Congrats on the Artful Blogger! I can’t say I’m suprised; I enjoy reading your posts very much
Sharon
Congratulations Sarah
Another well deserved recognition.
Have a great weekend. x Julie
I love the anticipation of a Saturday morning; no schedules and hopefully no place to go. Just unlimited hours to piddle, rearrange, plan, and do whatever pops into my mind. Bliss!
I’m with you Sarah. No set plans this weekend. I’ll run out and get a copy of artful blogging asap! congrats!
xo Roberta
I want a weekend, maybe a week, of maybe I will and maybe I won’ts! I think I shall work on that one. Congrats on being in Artful Blogging! You so deserve it. Sharon
Congrats on the Artful Blogging article!
I think they do such an outstanding job with that magazine, and I loved being in it as well. No trips to the bookstore since the new one came out, so I’ll have to go look for it now!
Just found your blog and certainly enjoyed my visit.
Donna
Sarah, so happy for you! I love this magazine and have bought the last two. I really like your ladder used a a pot rack too! Great idea!
Oh Congratulations on the article – I will go hunt down a copy!
Congratulations Sarah! How exciting! I’m going to have to go get a copy! It’s so nice to see bloggers I know in every issue!!
CONGRATULATIONS on the well deserved feature! I am thrilled for you! Your blog is a lovely spot in the day!
WooHoo!! Congratulations Dear Sarah!!!
You are so deserving!!!
Your blog is BEAUTIFUL – always is!
xo,
Kim