Friday, December 14, 2007

Welcome, please come in........






I thought I'd share some photo's of our humble little cottage with you today, now that she's all dressed for Christmas. So please, do come in and make yourselves comfy. I've got the air con on for you so that we don't all melt. Would you like a lovely cold glass of eggnog over ice? mmmmmmm delicious! Just what we need on a hot Christmas day. Maybe a slice of pavlova with fresh plump juicy mango pieces on top? Then later we'll take our tall cool drinks, with little umbrella's sitting atop the frosted glass, out onto the pool deck and sit with our legs languishing in the refreshingly cool water. So what do you say, are you up for a Christmas bikini party by the pool today? lol

24 comments:

Rosie's Whimsy said...

brrrr.....the thought of putting on a bathing suit strikes fear in my heart and puts goose bumps on my flesh....brrrrrr LOL Enjoy your lounge by the pool. Hugs, Rosie

Karen H. said...

Good Morning Amanda,
Wow, you have a beautiful home. I love all of your Christmas Decor. I also love the blue furniture in your living room. I have never seen anything like that before. Yall sure do have alot of beautiful things over there. Eggnog over Ice? Hmmmm, I've never had it that way before, but I do think I will try it please. Okay, what is Pavala? I have heard of Mango's and love Mango's, but never heard of Pavala. Yes, lets do go out and dip our feet in your pool. It is 32 degrees here right now. I sure would love to come see what it is really like there in Australia. I have seen pictures of it on t.v. and then seeing your pictures. It is all just so breathtaking. Well, take care my friend and have a great Friday. May God Bless You and Yours. Thanks for sharing your home with us today. I enjoyed my visit.

Hugs,
Karen H.

Nunnie's Attic said...

Works for me. I'm freezing! I love your open floor plan and bright colors. And your decorations are darling. Thanks for the eggnog. Hit the spot!

Love,
Julie

FarmHouse Style said...

Sounds perfect to me! I'll be right over:)

I love your Christmas-y house. It looks so festive!

Rhonda

Sandi @the WhistleStop Cafe said...

It is so funny to think of a hot christmas day.
Poor Santa must get a little hot in his suit.

Kelly @ The Barefoot Mama said...

Yes, yes, yes! I'll be right over! :o) And can I bring anything?

Your cottage looks lovely, Amanda!

Anonymous said...

Your home looks so inviting - which doesn't surprise me in the least! I wish I could come over for a visit.

Blessings,
Leslie
www.homeschoolblogger.com/LeslieNelsen

LA said...

What a cozy place! I love color just like you. I could move right in. :)

Cheers! LA

Cape Cod Washashore said...

Oh my gosh! Everything is SO CHEERY and COLORFUL! You have a beautiful home!!! We have snow right now, and I can just imagine myself in the Southern Hemisphere waiting for Santa in my bathing suit! lol

bj said...

I still just can't believe that you have Christmas in the summer. Everything just looks so festive and pretty in your cottage by the pool.
I would love some of those drinks you mentioned!
Is PP and her braces getting along a little better now?
hugs, bj

Melissa @ The Inspired Room said...

Oh, I can't imagine being warm right now! Nor can I imagine putting on a bikini, but that is a whole different story altogether.

Your home is wonderful, just like you! Thanks for sharing your photos and festive decorations!

Shannon said...

Hi Amanda!
Your home looks beautiful and so festive for the holidays! Hope you and yours have a wonderful Christmas.
Blessings,
Shannon (FIAR)

monique said...

Hi Amanda,
I finally found some time to be on the computer again.
You really have a lovely home.And it's very nice decorrated.
Have a lovely weekend.

BittersweetPunkin said...

It's been pretty warm here...not as warm as it has been there though...I am hoping we got snow this week...ok...maybe AFTER I get all my shopping done!

I need some eggnog...Thank you!
Love,
Robin

Jan said...

How pretty everything looks!!! I'd be embarrassed to show off my house right now! It just isn't company ready...but it WILL be after the weekend! *lol* It's 26 degrees here right now and I'm freezing! Your hot weather sounds fabulous right now!!!
Love,
Jan

Felicia said...

What pretty decorations :)

Linda said...

Hi Amanda, a glass of eggnog sounds delish. Your cottage looks just darling all decked out for Christmas...thank you for sharing. Linda

Esther Sunday said...

I love the colors in your home! Everything looks so good! Man, you are killing me with these hot weather/summer vacation posts - I am going to retaliate against you soon - hee,hee- just watch my blog and see! Love, your friend up over - Esther

Tracy said...

Bikini??!! I've not worn a bikini in years--LOL! Will shorts do? Your party sounds super though, and I would love to come for a drink and that mango-topped pavolva! Your home is so cozy! That bright blue furniture is amazing! You've decorated so pretty for Christmas, the tree is wonderful. We finally got our tree up today, and will decorate it tomorrow. Happy weekend to you all ((HUGS))

PAT said...

I love your home! It's so cheerful and bright..pretty! It's snowing here, this morning!

Pat

Anonymous said...

I have missed your blog so much during the chaos of the past few days.

Your daughter's costumes look great. Congrats on her bowling success.

I love Turkish Delight ice cream too. Mmmmm. My current favourite is tiramisu ice cream from our local Dairy Bell outlet; perfect in iced coffeee. Yum!

Kate

Karen said...

OK - make room I'm coming over to enjoy your beautiful holiday decorations, a piece of that wonderful yummo you described and then dipping my toes into your pool. So pull another chair up to the table sister I'll be right there.

Hugs - Karen

S said...

Your christmas home looks lovely and cheery!

orneryswife said...

Wow! Love the bright colors in your place! What a fun cottage!
TM