Thanks for all the comments yesterday. So many de-lurkers who pushed that comment button and said G'day…and told me I was lovely and funny and lots of things that real people don't think about me , not that you're not real of course.
I'm glad you're here. You can commiserate with me.
I am camped out in the bedroom, I have to wait til dusk until I can use Mr Beach Cottage's computer, unless I want to go slower than a snail in the Family Room (note to self: must buy kids a new computer, won't be a Dell!)
To rub salt in the wounds it's a Dell laptop that Mr Beach Cottage has had about a month…
It is Day 10 of the burnt out Dell from Hell story and as I type this, Dell have told us the best they can do is get 4 spare parts BY THE END OF JANUARY.
And may I tell you, this response is after the big wig got involved after seeing my Tweets.
Do I need to tell you what I think of Dell from Hell?
I'll let you draw your own conclusions and judge whether you would buy from Dell Australia.
~~~~~
(pls. note open jar of lavender to induce calm)
So anyway moving on to much nicer things…whaddya think of Anthropologie? I don't think it's possible to be part of the vintage loving blog world and not have heard of it.
Though I bet you can't beat me in Anthro-Surfin, a newly recognised Australian Women's Sport… I just won the Gold
I surf the store online, add images to the back of my mind and swiftly put Anthro style vintage goodies firmly on the Most Wanted List…Anthro goodies, from Vinnies
this is the HG of window shopping
Lemme tell you, you really cannot fail at window shopping when you do it virtually on the other side of the world
I think that, possibly, is half of the attraction, that leaves me furtively stalking the Anthro website when I should be doing the dinner.
I would like to live in one of these windows for a coupla days, I wonder if they've thought of that…flying in tired, hot, mothers from an Australian Summer for a stay, recharge and dream in the winter Anthro windows!
so, today I'm offering an Anthropologie giftcard so I can vicariously shop through you.
yes I know you come here for beachy stuff but this giveawy is about me honey
All you have to do to win is comment.
*blog it or Tweet it and I'll double you up*
I may even pick more than one winner, cos you know I feel that Dell will not only give me a new computer they will refund the money too (ho ho ho), to compensate for this serious intrusion to my blogging
*oh & if you are over this side of the world or anywhere else for that matter, I'll pick another very nice shop (but only if you tell me your Anthro Style Shopping Secrets)*
that's all from me
*ends midnight 22/01/09, winner announced here* edited oops I mean 2010!
How fantastic!?!? I could comment with the ever popular “I never win anything” comment (even though its true). But then if I do win, they’ll be like..ha, its cause she said she never wins. And then every other giveaway I enter, I’d want to enter “I never win” just because it worked before. Nah…
Delurking and live in Oz. Brissie actually and I am finally putting on the aircon today cos it’s damn hot.
Even if Anthro came to Australia we all know it won’t be to Brisbane, don’t we?!
I’ve heard about Dell…their deals always look too good to be true………as they obviously are! So sorry. Isn’t it FRUSTRATING?!
Congrats on surviving the school hols!
Yippiee for Anthropolgie and all the inspiration they share with us!
And you too Sarah, good luck with that Dell issue. It is frustrating that the service providers see these piles of plastic bits as a disposable item when to us they are vital tools to communicate, bank, work, dream up wild ideas, and inspiration.
Oh I am adoring this post. Drooling right here at my desk, I adore Anthro bedding, once you find them its veryhard to find anywhere to better them.
Good luck with the Dell nightmare, what a shame you had to have so much grief.
I’m headed for the new Anthropologie in London this weekend. First time for me to see it for real; websites ok for wistful gazing but Anthro 3D is where I want to be.
Hmm, we were thinking of a Dell for my daughter…maybe not.
Ahh the Dell paper weight. I have one of those myself. Never thought about the jar of lavender. I think it would need to be MUCH larger to induce calm dealing with Dell.
Oh Dell. I have one and have a mediocre relationship at best. You are indeed fabulous. I tell you that every so often. Keep up the good work. My daughter, a fashion design student, did her internship with Anthro over the summer. She absolutely loved it even without getting paid.
Here is my Anthro secret procurred via her blood, sweat and tears. Anthro marks down online and in the store early every Tuesday. Now surely that little tidbit beats out “Pick Me!” and is worthy of the gift card.
Fingers crossed.
Sorry the Dell problem continues – it’s surprising because, as I mentioned earlier, I’ve had no problems with the old PC’s or the our newer laptops. Keeping fingers crossed they come through for you….and fast!
OMG – Anthro!!!!! They opened a branch just 20 mins. from here last Fall – needless to say I’m often driving the beltline to get there! BUT, the visit to their NYC shop in Dec. was the best – the windows were to die for. I love their flagship store in Philadelphia, and the beautiful Chicago store too – both in old buildings with amazing vintage architectural do-das! DH bought me a sweater for my b’day – I bought my granddaughter a lovely jacket at Christmas….now I’m eyeing the pretty Spring things appearing and planning to lose 10 lbs. so I can fit into them, lol!!
Drinking my coffee from my Anthro latte bowl as I write – sending good wishes.
Mary – ACROSS THE POND
I just love your style! love, love, love your home. You are living what I’ve dreamt about for MANY years. Thanks so much for sharing it!
Also, I’m totally stunned by the whole Dell thing (of course, my husband is the computer person, not me). I always thought they were a good company to deal with. I can’t tell you, though, how many recent cases like yours that I’ve heard about lately. Unbelievable!
Is there anything more frustrating than a computer on the fritz? I was about to open the window and pitch my right out recently……..Even lavender wouldn’t have helped. So, I just bought myself a nice, shiny new one………..hold on…………it’s a DELL! So far, so good.
Please enter me in the gift card giveaway. I’m crrrrazy about Anthropologie….and would have a great time spending that card………and probably some of mine too!
Hi Sarah, I’m an American lurker who would love to have the funds to fully enjoy the Anthropologie we have downtown here in Milwaukee. It’s right across the street from the yoga studio I go to, so it’s so very tempting!
Love your blog, by the way, keep up the good work and best of luck with the Dell fiasco!
I love your blog! My niece has been on your side of the world for 3 years…I, however am in the middle of a New Mexico winter…LOVE Anthro! Will blog about it!
when asked the popular question, “if you could have an unlimited shopping spree in any store…” my answer is anthro. even though, sady, i currently own nothing whatsoever from that store. what can i say, i am a chronic window shopper on a budget. so the gift card would be a delicious treat.
oh Sarah, I have a serious love hate relationship with this store, I love spending my lunch hour or more at this place drooling over every.sinlge.thing, but I hate that my wallet is empty…and I haven’t even purchased anything! **she sighs**…on another note, I hope you get a new computer ASAP!
When I read your blog my internal dialogue develops an Australian accent. That alone is enough to thank you. But an anthropology card would be nice, too.
Hey Sara love the blog and would love to win a prize too as I’m on a shopping diet at the moment so no lovely homewares for me at the moment. As for the computer problem I’m thinking go public (if your brave) ….today tonight ….a current affair … good luck !
Commiserations. Keep on to them. I have a story abotu HP. We got as far as them offering to replace the computer and it never happened. I gave up. Good luck.
Hi Sarah!
You’re living my dream life! Thanks for the blogs and photo’s of your life in Australia. Many years ago, I discovered Rachel Ashwell and have loved her style with a few treasures here and there. Soon after, Anthropologie’s “back room” became a part of my life!! It was as if all of the starts had aligned. Then I found your blog. Your words reminded me of the days my Mom and I would get up at the crack of dawn to hit the flea market’s every saturday morning,
Thanks so much for resurrecting those vintage memories!!! Your blog has reminded me that I can recycle, repurpose and reuse!
I too had a disastrous Dell…so much so that I still cringe when I get their catalogues in the mail before quickly throwing them in the recycling bin. Yikes!
Ah Sarah dear, so sorry about the stinky Dell. I was wondering how long it would be before they noticed your tweets/posts. I can’t believe it took them this long.
Now on to happier things. How I love Anthropologie. I was just there today, oohing and aahing over their beautiful bedding. (posted it today too!) So your drawing couldn’t come at a better time. I’ll keep my fingers crossed, and maybe I might win. Then I could put it toward that new duvet I want.
Here’s hoping!
Hang in there. Hopefully your computer woes will end soon.
I’ve always wanted to shop at Anthro, love all the goodies they carry! Sorry about Dell from Hell. I have a Dell desktop & it is pretty good. My dad deal with them for business & they are pretty on top of things for him luckily. Maybe they are the type of company that cares more about big spenders? Yuck!
Not sure if I’ve ever commented on your blog but read it daily. Love anthro…had to delurk and enter!
Maybe Dell US is better…I had the same computer get struck by lightning 3 times and Dell sent someone out the next day to replace the mother board all 3 times!!! Their customer service that is handled in India isn’t great though.
I too am a hopeless lurker, usually too shy to comment but the lure of the anthroplogie gift card is too much. Sorry about the techno problems. Lucky for you there is more than one computer in the house. Do you ever look at the Happy home blog. Belinda showed a gorgeaus laptop on it. It is divine. Give dell the flick and go for the lovely one!
you get what you pay for with Dell…so sorry to hear about your computer woes…Mac is the way to go–more expensive in the short term, but they last longer (plus look way cuter in your charming beach cottage!)
I have become seriously addicted to your blog!!! It’s absolutely gorgeous and had to take one last look before I left for my Bi-Annual Girls beach trip! I am taking my Mac laptop (I made the switch after blowing through 3 brand new Dell’s… I am from texas and still won’t buy a Dell ever again) and intend to show my 3 dearest friends from 6th grade your sight, we are nearing 40 and we all crave a coast place of our own! Love the blog, have a wonderful beachy weekend, I am hoping to roll into some coastal garage sales while I am there!!
I could move right on in to Anthropologie
The only trick I have is to check their sale page weekly. I have been watching this bedskirt on there for a while, and I bought it this week…originally $118 and I got it for $30!
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Beach Cottage ladies, we have some vintage linen and some wood/twig washed up on the beach today here in Beach Cottage Land….don’t say I don’t keep you entertained now will you . Come on in. So, yep I have posted about colanders on this blog, about things sourced from the side of the road, about [...]
G'day ladies, let's have a Too Easy Beach Cottage recipe yeah? The original place for Too Easy Recipes on the web ;-)
So, after my last salad went down a storm in my inbox, that's here if you missed it, I had to do this one seeing as I make it most weeks.
There is a problem with this salad and kiddos though...it looks, well, it looks, kinda yucky...but once they try it, they'll ask if and when they are next having it....at least that's what happens in this ratty old cottage...but I must interject here that my kiddos are 'good eaters'? ...they didn't get a choice in that ;-)
Now, stop, don't start running and hitting that next on your blog reading list, pulses are your best friend in the Too Easy Dump & Go kitchen for the busy mum, or busy anyone for that matter...that reminds me I must blog the garlic canneloni Go To for when you forgot to do dinner, feel like a bath but have three ravenous young Beach Cottage Kiddos on your hands...another day.
I am almost embarrassed to tell you how easy this is, we have it so much that I always have a couple, make that six, cans of lentils around and a jar of goat's cheese in the fridge...the great thing about this is that it's all too easy to get ready in just a few minutes, but it looks, tastes and seems like you did oh so very much more than that.
You can obviously too change it up a bit depending on what you have to hand in your kitchen, and I must say that is how I settled on this version...because one day when I made it I didn't have enough Parsley in the garden and so I chucked in some basil too, and liked the Summer feel it added.
I think of this as being a rather posh salad, not sure why, because it couldn't really be further from the truth...the great thing is that it works so well for an average run of the mill day, (when I did this for this blog post, it was a hot Sydney Sunday and I did it just simply to go with Rosemary & Garlic stuffed pork, you can see that pork here),
...but just as easily it works on a regular old Wednesday night when you have lost all enthusiasm for rustling up yet another meal, or indeed on Saturday night, when your friends are on their way over for dinner and you my friend, are in your new vintage inspired clawfoot bathtub (that's me in a few weeks time, k?) without any clothes on, a tipple and no idea what to cook for dinner...
I have a complicated and ever-changing relationship with goat's cheese...it never fails me in its performance and it never fails to impress me (you can find out a bit more on what I like in food here if you like) and I kinda collect it...because it's very easy to collect and has a fairly long fridge-life, I love trying out different ones and there's not many things I love more than goat's cheese on sourdough...but I think the best thing about it is not thinking about it exclusively in the toast/salad department...I've stuffed it in chicken and all sorts of things as a last minute and it's been fab.
But let's get down to the nitty gritty of this super salad that makes you look like an angel who has been on her knees all day scrubbing the front step when really you are in the digital world and spent most of ...
G'day Beach Cottage ladies, howdy, howdy howdy today for a Beach Cottage Too Easy recipe.
If you like cake, cream, sugar and chocolate, make this.
This is, rather than a recipe, a putting it together...as you know I am no dessert maker, but, I do make quite a few sweet things, because, somehow I have ended up with kiddos, who in their roles as offspring, believe that part of the deal, is that not only do I feed them a home-cooked meal with a few homegrown ingredients in there, yes, they also believe that dessert and not the kind that comes out of a packet is included too in this All-Inclusive Deal they call Parenthood.
So, this, for sure, is no culinary masterpiece, but if you are looking for something that is so very easy, dump-able, uses everyday ingredients and at the same time makes you look like you spent hours pulling things together plus tastes good....well, then this is for you.
Best though, you don't make this for yourself, if you have spent the most part of your week sitting on your derriere reading blogs...this my friend ain't low in the calories department...if, however, you are treating yourself to a delight in a mason jar, this is so for you.
I first had a version of this when at dinner back in Old Blighty with a girl, I once, in another life, caught the train up from our village to London with...she was a funny thing really...I am not quite sure how we got on...she was kinda prissy and a bit bothered by too much...I would run to the train flustered, having got up late, and she would have a spreadsheet on the train times, if you know what I mean.
Anyway, a few years later when we both had bambinos, I bumped into her again and we met up for playdates and dinner sometimes....this particular night, after a lovely meal she served up little bowls of creamy, cakey fruity stuff topped off with chocolate flake...it was delicious!
She didn't serve hers in little jars like this, hers were in a champagne glass and not quite so layered as these ones, plus she used tinned fruit not fresh or frozen.
Years later when said offspring kept requesting dessert, one day I wangled together somehow these from what was around in the fridge and they've been with us ever since.
Most likely, if you ever come here for dinner, and shock horror, you dont' bring the dessert with you, this, if you are lucky, will be what you will get.
Throw it all together, sprinkle a lil bit of chocolate on the top and the blog reading past-time you so rudely left in order to make this, is my friend, your oyster.
Beach Cottage Too Easy Layered Raspberry, Cream & Sponge Dessert
1 small maderia or butter cake or a pack of cupcakes (or of course make your own)
1/2 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup cream cheese
1/4 cup sugar
8 tbsp fruit
1 x chocolate Flake or chocolate bar for grating
1. beat the cream cheese until it is soft
2. whip the cream until soft peaks form
3. combine & add the sugar through
4. cut your cake into portions
& layer into the bottom of your jar
5. add a tablespoon of fruit
6. layer on top the cream combo
7. repeat
8. grate chocolate or Flake on top
*Beach Cottage Recipe Notes : this is just a guide really, you can use any cream that you have on hand...I have made this with clotted cream (don't even go there unless you want to seriously get these babies on your thighs), with double cream and I have even, in desperate times squirted in that, ...
G'day Beach Cottage ladies, well I thought it was time for some blogging tips here today, alongside a few nice flowers and shells ;-)
I was recently part of a blogger discussion group over at Kidspot and a couple of hours later had a few questions from girls who couldn't make it to the live chat, one was on my Facebook page and one via email, the Facebook one I will deal with in another Real Girl Blogging Tips post...the email one asked me what essentials do I think every blog needs?
Well I have been around here for a while now doing the blogging thing, so I should know this, yeah and I mused this on my walk by the sea this morning I thought well what do you only need?
...I think it is really very easy when blogging, whether or not you are blogging up there in the lofty heights of the Super Bloggers or you are just dipping your toe in the water, to get side-tracked by 101 million different things that are 'essential' to your blog and if you are someone like me who actually gets a thrill from reading blogging tips then you are in an even worse place because you will find yourself literally buzzing with these essential things to add/do/implement on your blog.
However, walking along, gulping down that brisk sea air today (no sunshine & clouds) I thought you actually don't need any of that professional blogging stuff to be successful...but there are a few things that are pretty much crucial ...and once I started to think about it I got it down to about 5 - these are the only things that you need to concentrate on...once you have read through take a look at some of the big girl's blogs...you'll see that actually they don't have bundles of stuff on their blogs...but they do have all of these...
So here are my top things that your blog must have
1. About Page
There are all sorts of About Pages out there, and if you search on it there are many different tips and ideas for what to have on yours
Whatever blogging platform you use, adding an About Me Page is easy, quick and simple and will do everything to grow your blog.
I like a long-ish About Page, I am inherently nosy and I like to know a bit more about the person but at the least you should have on it your name and where you are located. I also think a photo is good too...over the last year or so I think this has become more important in blogging - if you are hesitant about that as I was, you can try using sunglasses or a behind shot until you get comfortable.
There is nothing worse than stumbling upon a new blog and going to find out more to only be faced with a piddly little one liner About Me Page...well there is something worse, not having one at all!
2. Contact Page
The chances are someone, somewhere will want to contact you and you will be surprised what lands in your inbox once you put yourself out there on the world wide web with a blog.
Many bloggers also use this page to include details for PR's/brands that may want to contact them and some bloggers put their stats on there too.
A short, to the point and simple Contact Page works really well...whenever I have wanted to contact another blogger I am often very busy and have limited time so I don't want to hang around sifting through information looking for an email address, so concise and clear ...
G'day lovely Beach Cottage lovelies.
So, yeah, so on a roll people, so on a roll.
I feel kinda home accessory wired right now.
I am always telling people, if anyone ever listens, that blogging is all about passion, not that sort of passion, but about passion that makes one tick.
Things like this make me tick tick boom.
I love finding things that suit my budget and let me treat my home but look amazing too.
So without further adieu I introduce you, ladies of the beach, to the blue vintage glasses that I have been stroking for about a week or two now...
These glasses are from a little boutique I sometimes happen upon, this boutique sells also pet accessories, carpet cleaner, bras and compost...it's quite unique though.
And, thanks to my friend Marnie (she blogs over here, go take a look at her praying position, interesting), who just so happens to be one day having me over for a lil' Greek dinner, has let me in on the fact that we call Kmart....The KMart...with an accent ....as in 'I love The KMart'...just like her MIL does. Oh yeah. Love that.
So I have had my eye on reproduction vintage glass blue wine glasses and being trying to find real true vintage blue glasses for like ever.
Oh yes I have spied them in Frenchy boutiques, I have lusted after them in stores that I shouldn't even enter and I have put them back pretty quickly in those shops with the hand-written price tags. C'mon, you know the ones.
And, though all of the above have tempted me, muchly, really, even with my wardrobe stashing skills I just thought that, actually, I'd rather be saving that casherooni for our next trip overseas..
Hello The KMart.
Tick Tick Boom
Vintage style blue wine glasses.
Do not come to my old place and think you might pick up one of these and smile with pleasure at their handblown quality, their weight, and be secretly jealous that my wine glasses cost more than your car...friend, that would not happen...these do not feel like that...indeed these in a funny way reminded me of my baby girl, she was a tiny little thing, with stick legs, the tinsssssssiest ankles and wrists you ever did see, she slept sideways in her cot wedged in between rolled up blankets and would only settle attached to Mr Beach Cottage or I or a (dirty) pj top of mine scrunched up under her nose...the first few times I picked her up to cuddle, being used to Honeymoon Baby who weighed in at 9lbs at birth and has never really stopped growing, I nearly threw her little bird-cum-rat down covered body over my shoulder.
These glasses are like that...be careful or you might lose your wine down the front of your shirt.
But oh baby, we are not talking picking up here, we are not talking quality, we are not talking house accessory snobbery.
Beach Cottage ladies, we are talking aesthetics.
And this is what I need in my cottage.
Blue vintage style glass, paired with coastal / nautical / beach stuff on my deck.
It's The KMart.
Tune in tomorrow, tomorrow, I have more budget foofing for your home, or maybe it will be the dress that wraps me up in supermarket-chic and makes me feel like me again.
Good Day to you my friends, wanna come hang out on my deck, talk house accessories, The KMart and drink some wine from blue glasses?
Sarah
, not that you're not real of course.
I love finding Anthropolgie knock-offs especially at Target. I read daily and am making the switch to white in my house. Thanks!
How fantastic!?!? I could comment with the ever popular “I never win anything” comment (even though its true). But then if I do win, they’ll be like..ha, its cause she said she never wins. And then every other giveaway I enter, I’d want to enter “I never win” just because it worked before. Nah…
Oh I would LOVE to win that! Anthropology is seriously one of THE best stores ever. *Insert wistful sigh here* =]
That is so sweet of you! I would love to win the gift card. Thanks!
dear sarah….(not suffering too much in any heat this week!!)..
empathise re your DELL situation…hope you get satisfaction in the end??
My hubby writes AWESOME letters & always gets GREAT responses re problems!! I kid you not…
Anthropologie is an AWESOME site…I LOVE checking it out…soo inspiring..
take care…
xx andrea
Delurking and live in Oz. Brissie actually and I am finally putting on the aircon today cos it’s damn hot.
Even if Anthro came to Australia we all know it won’t be to Brisbane, don’t we?!
I’ve heard about Dell…their deals always look too good to be true………as they obviously are! So sorry. Isn’t it FRUSTRATING?!
Congrats on surviving the school hols!
I love your blog, stumbled upon it recently and have added it to my favorites. I would love to win-thanks for the chance.
New follower and fellow beachy blogger!!
ohh i love to window shop via the net & wish of all the things i could have ?
That store has just opened in Canada I believe…hoping it comes to the west coast soon… **sigh**
Yippiee for Anthropolgie and all the inspiration they share with us!
And you too Sarah, good luck with that Dell issue. It is frustrating that the service providers see these piles of plastic bits as a disposable item when to us they are vital tools to communicate, bank, work, dream up wild ideas, and inspiration.
Ever thought about owning a MAC.
Can’t speak too highly of them.
Oh I am adoring this post. Drooling right here at my desk, I adore Anthro bedding, once you find them its veryhard to find anywhere to better them.
Good luck with the Dell nightmare, what a shame you had to have so much grief.
I’m headed for the new Anthropologie in London this weekend. First time for me to see it for real; websites ok for wistful gazing but Anthro 3D is where I want to be.
Hmm, we were thinking of a Dell for my daughter…maybe not.
Ahh the Dell paper weight. I have one of those myself. Never thought about the jar of lavender. I think it would need to be MUCH larger to induce calm dealing with Dell.
Hope things get better soon!
Suzanne
Oh Dell. I have one and have a mediocre relationship at best. You are indeed fabulous. I tell you that every so often.
Keep up the good work. My daughter, a fashion design student, did her internship with Anthro over the summer. She absolutely loved it even without getting paid.
Here is my Anthro secret procurred via her blood, sweat and tears. Anthro marks down online and in the store early every Tuesday. Now surely that little tidbit beats out “Pick Me!” and is worthy of the gift card.
Fingers crossed.
Sorry the Dell problem continues – it’s surprising because, as I mentioned earlier, I’ve had no problems with the old PC’s or the our newer laptops. Keeping fingers crossed they come through for you….and fast!
OMG – Anthro!!!!! They opened a branch just 20 mins. from here last Fall – needless to say I’m often driving the beltline to get there! BUT, the visit to their NYC shop in Dec. was the best – the windows were to die for. I love their flagship store in Philadelphia, and the beautiful Chicago store too – both in old buildings with amazing vintage architectural do-das! DH bought me a sweater for my b’day – I bought my granddaughter a lovely jacket at Christmas….now I’m eyeing the pretty Spring things appearing and planning to lose 10 lbs. so I can fit into them, lol!!
Drinking my coffee from my Anthro latte bowl as I write – sending good wishes.
Mary – ACROSS THE POND
I just love your style! love, love, love your home. You are living what I’ve dreamt about for MANY years. Thanks so much for sharing it!
Also, I’m totally stunned by the whole Dell thing (of course, my husband is the computer person, not me). I always thought they were a good company to deal with. I can’t tell you, though, how many recent cases like yours that I’ve heard about lately. Unbelievable!
Is there anything more frustrating than a computer on the fritz? I was about to open the window and pitch my right out recently……..Even lavender wouldn’t have helped.
So, I just bought myself a nice, shiny new one………..hold on…………it’s a DELL! So far, so good.
Please enter me in the gift card giveaway. I’m crrrrazy about Anthropologie….and would have a great time spending that card………and probably some of mine too!
Warm blessings,
Spencer
I LOVE Anthropologie!!! There are some dishes I have been wanting. Thanks!
I am obsessed with Anthropologie! Every little nick nack they have is fabulous! Would die to go shopping with a gc!
~Brooke
brooke.malko@gmail.com
Hi Sarah, I’m an American lurker who would love to have the funds to fully enjoy the Anthropologie we have downtown here in Milwaukee. It’s right across the street from the yoga studio I go to, so it’s so very tempting!
Love your blog, by the way, keep up the good work and best of luck with the Dell fiasco!
~Kelley
I love your blog! My niece has been on your side of the world for 3 years…I, however am in the middle of a New Mexico winter…LOVE Anthro! Will blog about it!
when asked the popular question, “if you could have an unlimited shopping spree in any store…” my answer is anthro. even though, sady, i currently own nothing whatsoever from that store. what can i say, i am a chronic window shopper on a budget. so the gift card would be a delicious treat.
I LOVE Anthropologie. I just recently visited the Denver store, and it was love at first sight. So inspiring!
oh Sarah, I have a serious love hate relationship with this store, I love spending my lunch hour or more at this place drooling over every.sinlge.thing, but I hate that my wallet is empty…and I haven’t even purchased anything! **she sighs**…on another note, I hope you get a new computer ASAP!
I just came across your blog, how cute! And I’m always up for giveaways!
Hi Sarah! I’ve been lurking for awhile…just want to say I am SO envious of your move Down Under. That would be my dream come true!
My favorite thing from Antro (this week!) is the “All Seasons Shirtdress.” I love that you can wear it all year long!
Love the blog!
Okay, get this. Until about 2 weeks ago…I HAD NEVER HEARD OF Anthropologie!
(I know, unbelieveable. And, I live on this side of the world – and there you are on THAT side. Yet, you’re all Anthro, and I wasn’t.)
It’s changed. Now, I love borrowing their ideas and morphing them into my own!
When I read your blog my internal dialogue develops an Australian accent. That alone is enough to thank you. But an anthropology card would be nice, too.
Hey Sara love the blog and would love to win a prize too as I’m on a shopping diet at the moment so no lovely homewares for me at the moment. As for the computer problem I’m thinking go public (if your brave) ….today tonight ….a current affair … good luck !
Commiserations. Keep on to them. I have a story abotu HP. We got as far as them offering to replace the computer and it never happened. I gave up. Good luck.
I love Anthro… sadly, I’ve never been in one either. I also live vicariously through blogs and their website!
Love you blog,
~Amy
Hi Sarah!
You’re living my dream life! Thanks for the blogs and photo’s of your life in Australia. Many years ago, I discovered Rachel Ashwell and have loved her style with a few treasures here and there. Soon after, Anthropologie’s “back room” became a part of my life!! It was as if all of the starts had aligned. Then I found your blog. Your words reminded me of the days my Mom and I would get up at the crack of dawn to hit the flea market’s every saturday morning,
Thanks so much for resurrecting those vintage memories!!! Your blog has reminded me that I can recycle, repurpose and reuse!
Good Luck with your Dell and God Bless!!
I too had a disastrous Dell…so much so that I still cringe when I get their catalogues in the mail before quickly throwing them in the recycling bin. Yikes!
LOVE the blog
hate computer troubles . . .
and Anthro ROCKS!
You have amazing taste!! I’d LOVE to win a gift card!
Martha in Waco
it prob. does not help if I say I have a Dell like yours fro nearly two years now does it , darnnn computers sometimes.
Ah Sarah dear, so sorry about the stinky Dell. I was wondering how long it would be before they noticed your tweets/posts. I can’t believe it took them this long.
Now on to happier things. How I love Anthropologie. I was just there today, oohing and aahing over their beautiful bedding. (posted it today too!) So your drawing couldn’t come at a better time. I’ll keep my fingers crossed, and maybe I might win. Then I could put it toward that new duvet I want.
Here’s hoping!
Hang in there. Hopefully your computer woes will end soon.
Anthropologie… so many pretty things. I’m day dreaming about the letter hooks to organize my family.
I’ve always wanted to shop at Anthro, love all the goodies they carry! Sorry about Dell from Hell. I have a Dell desktop & it is pretty good. My dad deal with them for business & they are pretty on top of things for him luckily. Maybe they are the type of company that cares more about big spenders? Yuck!
Not sure if I’ve ever commented on your blog but read it daily. Love anthro…had to delurk and enter!
Maybe Dell US is better…I had the same computer get struck by lightning 3 times and Dell sent someone out the next day to replace the mother board all 3 times!!! Their customer service that is handled in India isn’t great though.
Good luck with the computer!!!
I’ve never purchased anything there so I would love the chance!
Thanks for great house inspiration.
I too am a hopeless lurker, usually too shy to comment but the lure of the anthroplogie gift card is too much. Sorry about the techno problems. Lucky for you there is more than one computer in the house. Do you ever look at the Happy home blog. Belinda showed a gorgeaus laptop on it. It is divine. Give dell the flick and go for the lovely one!
you get what you pay for with Dell…so sorry to hear about your computer woes…Mac is the way to go–more expensive in the short term, but they last longer (plus look way cuter in your charming beach cottage!)
I have become seriously addicted to your blog!!! It’s absolutely gorgeous and had to take one last look before I left for my Bi-Annual Girls beach trip! I am taking my Mac laptop (I made the switch after blowing through 3 brand new Dell’s… I am from texas and still won’t buy a Dell ever again) and intend to show my 3 dearest friends from 6th grade your sight, we are nearing 40 and we all crave a coast place of our own! Love the blog, have a wonderful beachy weekend, I am hoping to roll into some coastal garage sales while I am there!!
Pleaseeeeeeeee PLEASE PICK ME!
I could move right on in to Anthropologie
The only trick I have is to check their sale page weekly. I have been watching this bedskirt on there for a while, and I bought it this week…originally $118 and I got it for $30!
Love the door and the vintage bowls..
I am so sorry about your Dell issue! I am right next to one of their CS headquarters. Want me to go yell at someone! ;D
And I am happy to find out that there IS and Anthropology here! I have only lived here a couple of weeks and wasn’t sure if there was one or not!