tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55823910497282066932024-03-14T09:22:21.250+11:00Lola And JoyAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12605060148424535335noreply@blogger.comBlogger116125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5582391049728206693.post-42575673953427293732015-02-01T17:31:00.000+11:002015-02-02T11:00:10.792+11:00First of February, Twenty Fifteen <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>(binge) watching:</b> jane the virgin, how to get away with murder, and true detective.
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<b>eating:</b> currently on day 21 of Whole30, so lots and lots of veggies and homemade meals. I'm loving eating so much fresh food, and being more conscientious about what I eat and how it affects my body.
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<b>listening:</b> I'm really loving Kings of Leon (the old stuff) and getting excited about going to see the Foo Fighters in a couple of weeks (!!!).
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<b>reminiscing:</b> about my trip to Europe at the end of 2014. And missing everyone I met over there!
<b>hoping:</b> to find a new job I'm in love with (finding a job as a new graduate nurse is hard!)
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<b>wanting:</b> summer to act properly. It's the middle of summer, but here in Melbourne, you wouldn't know.
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<b>looking</b> forward to: getting a new blog design up and running and being more active with my blogging.
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<b><i>What have you been up to lately?</i></b></br></br>
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</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12605060148424535335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5582391049728206693.post-23344713985397465372015-01-10T19:36:00.000+11:002015-01-10T19:38:45.052+11:002015, A New Year<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYVqQ58ec5l4aQgtW27j2a769ggsWwazUFnNCnhXn0r4CjGaC_joZkQAop0H1NrsmUH_NN6VMIhuiiymU8q-Ln-1MpHsceqvHeFtlTXdlJx-HBGY1aELzP6MqdiPQTIWuP5rXDmIdf-p4/s1600/DSC_3204.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYVqQ58ec5l4aQgtW27j2a769ggsWwazUFnNCnhXn0r4CjGaC_joZkQAop0H1NrsmUH_NN6VMIhuiiymU8q-Ln-1MpHsceqvHeFtlTXdlJx-HBGY1aELzP6MqdiPQTIWuP5rXDmIdf-p4/s640/DSC_3204.JPG" /></a>
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I love creating a long list of goals, even if I never get through the whole list, it's nice to have something to work towards. New Years Day is the obvious choice to make a long list of goals and you have a whole year to work towards them.
This year however, I have chosen to make only one goal:
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">To make a beautifully colourful, decorated and delightful year.</span></i> </div>
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I have always had everything planned out in my life, always had a purpose, something I was working toward. This is my first year where I literally have no plans, and literally have no idea what my year will be. That's why I opted for a really simple goal, something I could achieve no matter what happens this year.<br />
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<i>Have you made a long list of goals or do you have a couple of simple ones like me?</i><br />
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Ps. It's been a year since my last post. That's not too long right.... :)</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12605060148424535335noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5582391049728206693.post-86532082734809384462013-09-30T11:00:00.000+10:002013-09-30T11:00:01.983+10:00Big News<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Guess what? I have some very big news!</b></span>
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You may or may not have noticed that I added a new link to the side of my blog entitled "Shop". Well, that's because I have opened a little <a href="http://lolaandjoy.storenvy.com">online store</a> where I sell cute vintage, or vintage inspired clothing I come across. Eventually I will also be selling homewares and all sorts, but I decided to start out just doing clothing.</br></br>
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There isn't a whole heap of products up at the moment as I've been super dooper busy, but I am adding as frequently as I can!</br></br>
Feel free to go and have a look see for yourself and please let me know what you think! I'd love to hear some feedback!
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://lolaandjoy.storenvy.com">Lola And Joy Online Store</a></br></span>
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</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12605060148424535335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5582391049728206693.post-53992374076457065492013-09-14T17:53:00.002+10:002013-09-14T17:53:59.144+10:00Spring Goals<div style="text-align: center;">
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Side note: it is really freaking hard trying to take a photo of yourself with a heavy dslr and 35mm fixed lens. </br></br>
<b>1. Spend as much time as possible outside.</b></br>
It was sunny the other day and I sat outside for most of the day and realised how happy being outside makes me.</br></br>
<b>2. Photos, photos, photos!</b></br>
Take more photos of all the beautiful things Spring brings. <i>Wow, that was a mouthful!</i></br></br>
<b>3. Finish my second year of uni.</b></br>
That's hardly something I don't plan of doing anyway, but I like to have these little reminders.</br></br>
<b>4. Go on a road trip with my sister.</b></br>
We're planning on taking a road trip up to Bendigo for some opshopping and cake eating soon! I will definitely take my camera and do a little post of our trip!</br></br>
<b>5. Go hunting for Spring pretties.</b></br>
Spring brings some of the most beautiful aspects of nature out for us to witness and I would love to find me some of them!</br></br>
<b>6. Find the perfect 1920's dress.</b></br>
I am going to my uni's ball soon and it's 1920's themed, so I have to find a dress!</br></br>
<b>7. Have yet another birthday.</b></br>
I know I am far too young to say that I've had a lot of birthdays, but I really don't like my birthday so it feels like I have. So this year I am going to try and enjoy my birthday for once! Although I haven't figured out how to do that. Any suggestions?</br></br>
<b>8. Start planning, making and buying Christmas presents.</b></br>
Spring ends at the end of November, so it's not too early to be thinking about Christmas, right???</br></br>
<span style="font-size: large;">Do you have any plans for this beautiful season???</br></span>
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</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12605060148424535335noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5582391049728206693.post-674759846476272152013-07-31T10:00:00.000+10:002013-08-06T11:16:10.671+10:00Jam And Cream<div style="text-align: center;">
Last week my <a href="http://butterandbuntings.blogspot.com/">sister</a> took me to one of her favourite cafes, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/jamcream">Jam And Cream</a>! It has become one of my favourite places and I'll be going again soon! I honestly came close to tears when I ate their scones, they were sooooo good! They also have the cutest vintage decor!!!
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Some of their delicious food. Unfortunately I didn't get any photos of what we ate because the minute it hit the table, we devoured it before even thinking about taking a photo.
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Their pretty counter filled with beautiful things!
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Some beautiful flowers sitting on our table.
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Beautiful vintage teacups and saucers!
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Even their floor is pretty!!!!
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My pretty sister!
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Out the back of the cafe, they have a pink vintage trailer! You can even sit in it and eat your afternoon tea!
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More gorgeous flower centrepieces!
It was so wonderful, I definitely hope to go back real soon!
<span style="font-size: large;">Do you have any favourite cute cafes??</span>
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Although these some of these photos are from quite a while ago, I thought I'd continue where I left off in <a href="http://lolaandjoyblog.blogspot.com/2012/09/instagram-part-iv.html">post number 4</a>!</div>
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My little nephew, at a very young age. He has changed so much, and is so cute!</div>
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Practicing injections at home. <i>Don't judge me!</i> / Working at the footy grand final!</div>
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Little Percy asleep / Relaxing and reading magazines.</div>
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Watching The Walking Dead! / I was a touch excited after passing my practical exam!</div>
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Some beautiful riverside relaxing! I love nature and Spring!</div>
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Me and Perce like to pull odd faces / My work bought me chocolate cake for my birthday!</div>
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I got my driving licence and was quite pleased with myself! / Changed hair colour, yet again!</div>
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You can find <a href="http://lolaandjoyblog.blogspot.com/2012/09/instagram-part-iv.html">Part IV here</a>!</br></br>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12605060148424535335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5582391049728206693.post-17919569485234273942013-07-28T14:22:00.000+10:002013-07-28T14:22:43.968+10:00Just A Little Change<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">You may have noticed, <i>or maybe not since I have no idea if anyone is still following my blog</i>, that my blog has changed a wee bit. Well, I decided that I had had enough of Madness And I and that it was time for a change. It also has to do with a big project I am working on, which I will blog about soon. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Bye bye Madness And I, and I look forward to whatever may come with Lola And Joy.</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12605060148424535335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5582391049728206693.post-4925018475962376032013-06-24T11:00:00.000+10:002013-06-24T11:00:01.111+10:00Percy Boy<div style="text-align: center;">
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I love my little <a href="http://madnessandi.blogspot.com/2012/09/im-freaking-aunty.html">nephew</a>. Is it normal to love your nephew (or niece) this much? Well I don't care, because mine is the cutest that ever existed. Today he is 10 months old and just getting cuter by the minute!</br>
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The other day my sister, her husband and their little boy came over for breakfast and we all had lots of fun crawling around with Percy. </br>
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Percy also likes to help his mum and grandmother in the kitchen!</br>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12605060148424535335noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5582391049728206693.post-68297343063855932012013-06-19T10:30:00.000+10:002013-06-19T10:30:00.837+10:00Recent Baking Adventures!<div style="text-align: center;">
I really love baking (and eating the baked products, of course) but I don't always have the time, or the patience, or the effort to bake. Recently though I've done a bit of baking! Here are some things I've made lately.</br>
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I made these <a href="http://ohsolovelyvintage.blogspot.com.au/2013/03/recipe-for-raspberry-coconut-tarts.html">raspberry and coconut tarts</a> from <a href="http://ohsolovelyvintage.blogspot.ca">Oh So Lovely Vintage</a>. They were suuuper easy to make and no one noticed the fact that mine were a little bit browner than Erin's! Despite slightly over-baking, they were a huuuge crowd pleaser.</br>
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Last week it was my brother-in-law's birthday and he loves peanut butter goods so I made him these <a href="http://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/peanut-butter-chocolate-chip-blondies/">peanut butter chocolate chip blondies</a>. Mine don't look quite the same, but that's because I'm dorky and like to write people's name with food. I think he liked em!</br></br>
<span style="font-size: large;">Have you baked anything yummy lately? I'd love to here about it!</br></span>
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<span style="font-size: small;">PS. Sorry for the dodgy photos. I am relying on iPhone pics at the moment!</span>
</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12605060148424535335noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5582391049728206693.post-50787012738861610502013-06-07T09:00:00.000+10:002013-06-07T09:00:01.502+10:00Vintage Button Swap!<div style="text-align: center;">
I wanted to quickly pop in a share with you something I am very excited about at the moment!!</br>
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Tarryn from <a href="http://butterandbuntings.blogspot.com">Butter And Buntings</a> is hosting a vintage button swap where you send your swap partner a selection of cute vintage buttons! I think it is the cutest idea and can't wait till we get our swap partners!</br>
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There's still some time to sign up if you would like to, but not much!! You can have a little look-see <a href="http://butterandbuntings.blogspot.com.au/2013/05/join-me-for-vintage-button-swap.html"><b>here</b></a> if you'd like to. </br></br>
<span style="font-size: large;">Do you love participating in swaps as much as me??</span>
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</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12605060148424535335noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5582391049728206693.post-84984815096961391942013-05-06T13:00:00.000+10:002013-05-06T13:00:04.071+10:00Favourite Thailand Finds<div style="text-align: center;">
A few weeks ago I posted about <a href="http://madnessandi.blogspot.com/2013/04/thailand.html">my trip to Thailand</a> and talked about the amazing time that I had there. Well now I thought I'd show you some of the amazing things I bought there. Seriously, if you didn't know it, Bangkok is one of the most amazing places to shop for clothing. This is only a very small percentage of what I bought there!!!
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This gorgeous red vintage dress with the cutest collar. It has a a-line skirt when on!</br>
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Cute brown spotted dress. </br>
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Another red spotted beauty! </br>
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I love this dress. It has such a cute bright orange print and a really cute huge collar. I don't usually wear this colour or collars this big, but I love it and I have worn it many times already. </br>
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Cute brown floral vintage dress! </br>
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I love this dress! It has a really big circular skirt and I love the colours. It was designed and made by this cute Thai girl that she was selling at a market for a really good price! </br>
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Another cute brown dress with spots! </br>
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I love this bag!!!! I have a huge thing for bows and spots, and the colour is gorgeous too! </br>
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Another cute bag. In real life it's a bit more of a teal colour, not quite as blue. </br>
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Spots! Aargh!! </br>
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Cute bag with such a cute design. I loved the colour combo! </br>
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And yet another adorable bag. </br>
<span style="font-size: large;">I had such an awesome time shopping, and can't wait to go back!!!</br></span>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12605060148424535335noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5582391049728206693.post-42816240057265917212013-04-09T08:24:00.000+10:002013-04-09T08:24:29.422+10:00MAD MEN!!!<div style="text-align: center;">
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Oh my, was anyone else absolutely giddy about the new season of Mad Men starting yesterday??? I certainly was, and it absolutely lived up to my expectations. Here is just a glimmer of yesterdays episode, but as you can see, it is perfect already. With it's perfect plot, perfect sets, perfect costumes, it's just perfect!!!!!!
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<span style="font-size: large;">Did you catch the new episodes yesterday?</br>What do you think of them?</br></span>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12605060148424535335noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5582391049728206693.post-16821077739462522232013-04-03T10:00:00.000+11:002013-04-03T10:00:01.351+11:00Thailand!<div style="text-align: center;">
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You might remember from <a href="http://madnessandi.blogspot.com/2013/01/packing-for-thailand.html">this post</a>, I went to Thailand earlier this year. I went for a month and had the most amazing time of my life. Honestly. Here are some pictures I took during my awesome time there. I had a hard time selecting only a few photos from the large amount I took, so I hope you enjoy!</br>
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I spent lots and lots of time at the markets in Thailand. The shopping there is so amazing and so very cheap. I will share some of my favourite finds soon!</br>
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I also went and visited the Women's Prison in Chiang Mai. It was really interesting, but also kind of confronting. They also have a rehabilitation project for the prisoners where they run a cafe and a massage parlour, where we had iced tea and full body massages!</br>
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More markets!</br>
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Elephants are all over Thailand, and they are the most beautiful creatures! I got to ride and feed some of them while I was there!</br>
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We visited the floating village in Phuket which was very cool and had amazing seafood restaurants!!!</br>
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There's me browsing through vintage dresses at another market in Bangkok. I honestly bought so many dresses at the amazing markets. </br>
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There's me again in the distance, searching through vintage bags!!</br>
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The view I had for a week, whilst staying in Koh Samet.</br>
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<span style="font-size: large;">If I hadn't already made myself clear, I loved it so very much. Have you ever been to Thailand or on any other trips you loved??</span>
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Last weekend my family and I all went to the country side to visit a chocolate factory. My whole family loves chocolate, and I am no exception, so this was possibly one of the greatest days. I left with a stomach ache, but it was the greatest of stomach aches.
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Our haul. There was also waffles and a two person fondue. All this food shared between 6 people may have been the reason we stumbled out of there clutching our stomachs (picture Augustus Gloop stumbling around Willy Wonka's chocolate factory)!</br>
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</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12605060148424535335noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5582391049728206693.post-17062515320627097622013-02-22T19:51:00.001+11:002013-02-22T19:51:19.764+11:00An All Time Favourite<div style="text-align: center;">
Today I thought that I would share with you one of my all time favourite songs!!</br>
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/YlAQiA77pMg" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></br>I have been in love with this song for as long as I can remember - yes I was that weird child with an already established love for 50s music. I hope you enjoyed it as much as I do!<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">What are some of your all time favourite songs???</span>
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I have been absent for the last few weeks, as you may have noticed, but this is simply because I am in Thailand(!!!!). I am blogging from my iPad in between having a really, really good time, which is why I haven't blogged lately.<br />
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If you would like to see some updates of my trip and what I'm doing you can follow me on Instagram - <a href="http://instagram.com/samanthajoyb">@samanthajoyb</a>. <br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12605060148424535335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5582391049728206693.post-63767894417061788702013-01-24T09:00:00.000+11:002013-01-24T09:00:05.169+11:0052 in 2012 Recap!<div style="text-align: center;">
At the beginning of 2012 I made a list of 52 things I wanted to complete in the year. Here's how I went with my list:<br />
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1. start my plans for starting my own business -<span style="color: #660000;"> plans made, purchases purchased and I am a little bit closer to my goal. </span></div>
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2. get a new job in the meantime - <span style="color: #660000;">managed to get myself three!!! </span></div>
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3. start playing trombone again - haha, yes, i play trombone! - <span style="color: #660000;">did start but stopped again. </span></div>
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4. plan my trip to New York in 2013 - <span style="color: #660000;">was changed to my trip to Thailand. </span></div>
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5. save up for my trip to New York - <span style="color: #660000;">saved up plenty, now being used in Thailand! </span></div>
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6. improve my graphic design skills - <span style="color: #660000;">I have done this, but not by a great amount. Definitely want to continue working on this one. </span></div>
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7. improve my blogging -<span style="color: #660000;"> again, I have made some improvements, but need to make more!! </span></div>
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8. send more mail - maybe even get me a penpal or two! - <span style="color: #660000;">need to start in 2013! </span></div>
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9. learn french </div>
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10. learn more italian </div>
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11. start uni - <span style="color: #660000;">I started, and completed my first year. In a few weeks I will be starting my second!!! </span></div>
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12. get fitter and healthier - <span style="color: #660000;">ummm... </span></div>
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13. start a new travelling scrapbook -<span style="color: #660000;"> do online versions count? </span></div>
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14. read 30 books </div>
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15. keep a clean work space - don't let the clutter overtake - <span style="color: #660000;">I've definitely cleaned my workspace, although it wasn't kept clean! </span></div>
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16. be more creative - <span style="color: #660000;">write, draw and paint more - yep!! </span></div>
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17. learn to crochet properly - <span style="color: #660000;">yes!! Yay! I even taught my <a href="http://www.butterandbuntings.blogspot.com/">sister</a> and sister in law how to! </span></div>
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18. go on outings purely to take photos - <span style="color: #660000;">haven't done this, but I have definitely taken lots and lots of photos. </span></div>
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19. go camping at least once - <span style="color: #660000;">nope, but I have plans, don't you worry! </span></div>
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20. bake more </div>
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21. be more adventurous with my outfits - <span style="color: #660000;">YES. I have definitely done this. Partially without even realising it. I am wearing more dresses than ever, which makes me very happy! </span></div>
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22. plan my first tattoo - <span style="color: #660000;">and my second and third. Now I need to do some saving! </span></div>
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23. get my full drivers licence - <span style="color: #660000;">yep!!! </span></div>
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24. go to the beach more - <span style="color: #660000;">yes. I even went on a holiday to the beach! </span></div>
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25. set up my sowing machine - <span style="color: #660000;">yes. And I made my nephew something for Christmas. (I'll post about this a bit later!) </span></div>
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26. spend more time with my sister - <span style="color: #660000;">I definitely have! </span></div>
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27. go to at least one concert - <span style="color: #660000;">I went to see Devo. They were awesome! </span></div>
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28. go hiking at least once </div>
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29. improve my HTML and CSS knowledge </div>
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30. get to know blogger friends better - love these girls! </div>
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31. put more effort into styling my hair -<span style="color: #660000;"> I certainly did. I even <a href="http://madnessandi.blogspot.com/2012/10/fringe.html">got bangs</a>!</span></div>
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32. make a 2011 scrapbook </div>
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33. make a Sydney scrapbook </div>
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34. visit my friend who is moving to queensland </div>
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35. complete a crafty project at least once a fortnight - <span style="color: #660000;">this was possibly too ambitious, but I was certainly more creative this year!</span></div>
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36. take more photos - <span style="color: #660000;">is there such a thing as too many??</span></div>
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37. go on a road trip to bondi </div>
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38. spend more time outdoors </div>
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39. have more girls nights with my bestie - <span style="color: #660000;">completed!!!!</span></div>
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40. find a red wine i enjoy - <span style="color: #660000;">I think it's best I give up on this one. I honestly hate red wine.</span></div>
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41. read more about ancient egypt </div>
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42. spend more time exploring melbourne - <span style="color: #660000;">definitely done this more, but would like to continue!</span></div>
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43. plan birthday and christmas presents early - I<span style="color: #660000;"> was waaay better this year. All of my gifts were well thought through and I think I only bought one thing from a shopping centre, the rest was handmade, bought at markets or boutiques or online. Such an improvement for me!!! </span></div>
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44. have a brilliant going away party for my friend </div>
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45. save more! - <span style="color: #660000;">saved lots! </span></div>
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46. go on a retro picnic - <span style="color: #660000;">I did go on a <a href="http://madnessandi.blogspot.com/2012/10/picnic-with-percy.html">retro-ish picnic</a> with my <a href="http://butterandbuntings.blogspot.com/">sister</a> and Percy!</span></div>
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47. host a blog giveaway - <span style="color: #660000;">not yet, but I hope to do one this year!</span></div>
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48. have a tea party </div>
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49. attend a dress up party and go all out </div>
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50. complete a 30 photo challenge one month -<span style="color: #660000;"> I started quite a few but didn't make it very far! </span></div>
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51. have a tarot card reading -<span style="color: #660000;"> not yet, but this will always be one of my goals.</span></div>
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52. spend one whole day doing nothing but reading - <span style="color: #660000;">I have done this on more than one occasion!! </span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">How did you go with your 2012 goals?</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12605060148424535335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5582391049728206693.post-70676364779359793352013-01-21T09:00:00.000+11:002013-01-21T09:00:01.202+11:00Family Trip To The Sea<div style="text-align: center;">
Last week, my family and I went down to the beach for a little holiday. We spent the week relaxing, going down to the beach, doing lots of op-shopping and playing games together. It was kind of perfect. Here are some pics from our trip:</br>
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<img src="http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb412/samanthajoyb/file-15.jpg" width="540" /></br>Percy was also there. He likes wearing his little hat!</br>
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<img src="http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb412/samanthajoyb/file-12.jpg" width="540" /></br>My sister also wrote a wonderful post about our trip which you can read <a href="http://www.butterandbuntings.blogspot.com/2013/01/holiday-snaps-seaside-views-and-opshop.html">here</a>.</br>
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</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12605060148424535335noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5582391049728206693.post-57469569628190220892013-01-18T09:00:00.000+11:002013-01-18T09:00:07.083+11:00Packing For Thailand<div style="text-align: center;">
You might remember from <a href="http://madnessandi.blogspot.com/2012/09/travel-wallet.html">this</a> post, that I told you that I was going to Thailand! I am going for a month, and am leaving on Saturday!! It's so close and I am so very excited but have lots to do. I also have a lot of packing to do, so I thought I'd show you what I plan on taking with me!!!<br/>
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<b>1.</b> Vintage dresses - similar to these from <a href="http://modcloth.com">Modcloth</a> - <a href="http://www.modcloth.com/shop/dresses/hound-sleuth-dress">one</a>, <a href="http://www.modcloth.com/shop/dresses/verdant-vineyard-dress">two</a>, <a href="http://www.modcloth.com/shop/dresses/brunch-with-buds-dress-in-stars">three</a>.</br></br>
<b>2.</b> Vintage suitcase - I have a lovely vintage yellow suitcase that I'll be taking.<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/118831873/vintage-suitcase-mustard-yellow-gold?ref=sr_gallery_31&ga_search_query=yellow+vintage+suitcase&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=AU&ga_search_type=all&ga_facet=yellow+vintage+suitcase"> Here's</a> one almost identical to mine.</br></br>
<b>3.</b> Music - every trip needs some good tunes to get you through long flights, train and bus rides, especially since they are so often riddled with unsettling noise.</br></br>
<b>4.</b> Books - another must have for every trip. These are three that I'll definitely be carrying with me, as well as a few more!</br></br>
<b>5.</b> Camera bag - my <a href="http://www.jototes.com/collections/all/products/georgia-nautical">lovely camera bag</a> from <a href="http://www.jototes.com">Jo Totes</a> fits everything perfectly and is so cute. </br></br>
<b>6.</b> Vintage bathing costume - I have <a href="http://www.modcloth.com/shop/onepiece-swimwear/beach-blanket-bingo-one-piece-plus-size">this one</a> from <a href="http://www.modcloth.com">Modcloth</a> which is the perfect addition to warm weather, beach and a pair of cute vintage sunnies.</br></br>
<b>7.</b> Camera - my little camera will also be coming with me so that I can take lots of photos for you to see!!!</br></br>
<span style="font-size: large;">What would you take along with you???</br></span>
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</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12605060148424535335noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5582391049728206693.post-84373945206627411692013-01-14T12:21:00.000+11:002013-01-14T12:21:23.856+11:00Christmas 2012<div style="text-align: center;">
I absolutely love Christmas. I know some people say the holidays is when families argue and people get rather stressed, however my family is the exact opposite. We all love Christmas so much and really get into it. And we all love gift giving, possibly too much. Here are some photos of our Christmas!</br>
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<img src="http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb412/samanthajoyb/file.jpg" width="540" /></br>My stack of presents from me. I may have gone overboard, but that's what we do.</br>
<img src="http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb412/samanthajoyb/file-1.jpg" width="540" /></br>My dog, Yahoo, loves Christmas too! </br>
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<img src="http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb412/samanthajoyb/file-7.jpg" width="540" /></br>Me and Percy trying to take selfies. Not our best photo but it's a bit hard to hold a baby in one hand and a heavy DSLR in the other.</br>
<img src="http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb412/samanthajoyb/file-8.jpg" width="540" /></br>Our beautiful table!</br>
<img src="http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb412/samanthajoyb/file-9.jpg" width="540" /></br>My beautiful <a href="http://www.butterandbuntings.blogspot.com/">sister</a> and her husband, Pete.
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<span style="font-size: large;">I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas!!</br></span>
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</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12605060148424535335noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5582391049728206693.post-51273668681978495082013-01-11T09:00:00.000+11:002013-01-11T09:00:03.508+11:00Only 11 Days Late<div style="text-align: center;">
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So guess what? It's 2013. Am I the only one that thinks that's insane??? My NYE was completely uneventful as I had actually forgotten that the year was coming to an end!! </br></br>
My first 11 days of 2013 have been spent relaxing, going on a holiday to the beach with my family (more on that later!), and not much else. I think this has been perfect, as it has eased me into the new year and given me time to prepare for a really hectic few months!! </br></br>
<span style="font-size: large;">How have you spent the first few days of 2013??</br></span>
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</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12605060148424535335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5582391049728206693.post-63999877120787628982012-11-26T09:30:00.000+11:002012-11-26T09:30:00.553+11:00Holiday To Do List<div style="text-align: center;">
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Last Friday was a wonderful day. It was pretty awful during the morning as I had my last exam, which was a practical one, and I was an hour late for. However, it became excellent as I passed my exam and my first year of uni came to an end!!!</br></br>
I now have a lot of plans for the holidays, and these are some of them!</br>
<span style="font-size: large;"></br><b>-</b></span> Celebrate my birthday - it's quite a milestone for me this year!</br>
<span style="font-size: large;"></br><b>-</b></span> Plan my birthday shindig and have a wonderful time with friends!</br>
<span style="font-size: large;"></br><b>-</b></span> Get back into reading all the many books I have.</br>
<span style="font-size: large;"></br><b>-</b></span> More planning of my Thailand trip (it's less than 2 months till I leave).</br>
<span style="font-size: large;"></br><b>-</b></span> Finish buying Christmas presents - I only just started getting in to it, but have accomplished so much these past few days!</br>
<span style="font-size: large;"></br><b>-</b></span> Paint the deck - yes, I am actually looking forward to repainting our deck!</br>
<span style="font-size: large;"></br><b>-</b></span> Complete lots of Christmas crafts that I have planned!</br></br>
<span style="font-size: large;">Do you have any time off this holiday season? Are you doing anything exciting?</span></br>
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</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12605060148424535335noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5582391049728206693.post-55392313694689543072012-11-14T16:44:00.001+11:002012-11-14T16:44:57.525+11:00A Little Joy<div style="text-align: center;">
This video is just so cute, I just had to share it with you!!<br />
<br />
<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/53291805?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0&badge=0&color=ffffff" width="500" height="263" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe> <p><a href="http://vimeo.com/53291805">frankie gift paper book</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/seachant">Sea Chant</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>
<span style="font-size: large;">Don't you love it!!!!</span></br>
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</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12605060148424535335noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5582391049728206693.post-12047849056371738002012-11-07T09:00:00.000+11:002012-11-07T09:00:48.694+11:00To Market!<div style="text-align: center;">
One thing that I love about Spring is that it brings many markets and fairs. There have been a few recently which my sister and I have been to, and these are some of my finds!!!</br>
<img src="http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb412/samanthajoyb/DSC_0008.jpg" width="540" /><br>A cute little frog with no purpose, other than to make me happy!</br>
<img src="http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb412/samanthajoyb/DSC_0036.jpg" width="540" /><br>Some vintage tea cups!</br>
<img src="http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb412/samanthajoyb/DSC_0009.jpg" width="540" /><br>Some pretty fabric.</br>
<img src="http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb412/samanthajoyb/DSC_0010-1.jpg" width="540" /><br>A set of 6 cool floral place mats!</br>
<img src="http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb412/samanthajoyb/DSC_0012.jpg" width="540" /><br>Two cute retro mugs.</br>
<img src="http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb412/samanthajoyb/DSC_0025-1.jpg" width="540" /><br>A vintage thermos.</br>
<img src="http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb412/samanthajoyb/DSC_0026.jpg" width="540" /><br>This cute little red and white jug. The awesome thing is that it is also a thermos so you can keep hot or cold drinks in it!</br>
<img src="http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb412/samanthajoyb/DSC_0031-1.jpg" width="540" /><br>Two cute spotty mugs.</br>
<img src="http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb412/samanthajoyb/DSC_0032.jpg" width="540" /><br>A set of 6 cute soup bowls!</br>
<img src="http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb412/samanthajoyb/DSC_0105-12.jpg" width="540" /><br>And this really cute wall plate thingo which I loved so much that I hung it up on my wall immediately!!!</br>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I hope you like my finds.</br>Have you done anything thrifting of your own lately? Let me know!!</br></span>
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</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12605060148424535335noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5582391049728206693.post-65716978644408905492012-11-05T09:00:00.000+11:002012-11-05T09:00:01.537+11:00Brooch Love<div style="text-align: center;">
I don't know about you, but I've been loving me some brooches lately.</br>
Here are some of my favourites at the moment! </br>
<img src="http://img0.etsystatic.com/000/0/5883599/il_fullxfull.253542864.jpg" width="540" /></br>Cute raccoon brooch found <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/76739251/on-sale-elegant-raccoon-wooden-brooch">here</a>. </br>
<img src="http://img3.etsystatic.com/006/0/6895437/il_fullxfull.377311587_4fx6.jpg" width="540" /></br>Cute bicycle brooch found <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/110051341/bicycle-brooch-pin-bike-cycling-fans">here</a>. </br>
<img src="http://img3.etsystatic.com/000/1/5965883/il_fullxfull.311077267.jpg" width="540" /></br>Cute fox brooch found <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/91877752/wooden-fox-brooch">here</a>. </br>
<img src="http://img0.etsystatic.com/000/0/5138283/il_fullxfull.190395408.jpg" width="540" /></br>Cute busy bee brooch found <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/61079408/busy-bee-brooch">here</a>. </br>
<img src="http://img2.etsystatic.com/002/0/6826930/il_fullxfull.361445618_bpwn.jpg" width="540" /></br>I love this selection of brooches found <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/105714783/lovely-wooden-brooch-set-of-3-pieces">here</a>. I would choose 5, 10 or 11! </br>
<img src="http://img1.etsystatic.com/005/0/6826930/il_fullxfull.371642441_k5sa.jpg" width="540" /></br>Another selection of brooches found <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/108482043/lovely-wooden-brooch-set-of-3-pieces">here</a>. I would choose 38, 40, 41, 42, 48 or 53, or maybe just all of them!!!</br>
<img src="http://img1.etsystatic.com/000/1/5126702/il_fullxfull.350236553.jpg" width="540" /></br>Another cute fox brooch found <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/85602356/red-fox-acrylic-brooch-pin">here</a>. </br>
<img src="http://img0.etsystatic.com/000/0/6101404/il_570xN.322271712.jpg" width="540" /></br>A cute lollipop brooch found <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/68406143/lollipop">here</a>. </br>
<img src="http://img0.etsystatic.com/000/0/6829202/il_570xN.324016160.jpg" width="540" /></br>ANOTHER cute fox brooch found <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/96259506/cute-red-felt-fox-brooch">here</a>. I love this one because it's eyes are closed and I think he's smiling. </br>
<img src="http://img1.etsystatic.com/007/0/6525139/il_570xN.383429385_3t6b.jpg" width="540" /></br>I don't really care about the Twin Peaks reference, but I sure do love this coffee brooch found <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/94400747/twin-peaks-brooch-damn-fine-coffee">here</a>. </br>
<img src="http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb412/samanthajoyb/il_570xN343384316.jpg" width="540" /></br>A cute elephant brooch found <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/101540475/happy-elephant-bamboo-wood-brooch-wood">here</a>. </br>
<img src="http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb412/samanthajoyb/il_570xN355626063_q8mr.jpg" width="540" /></br>There are cute dinosaurs, and then there is this little guy!!!! You can find him <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/111815646/nerdysaur-brooch-pin">here</a>.</br>
<img src="http://img0.etsystatic.com/000/0/5523095/il_570xN.196195196.jpg" width="540" /></br>A cute little yarn ball and needles brooch found <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/62809058/blue-knitters-brooch-yarn-and-needles">here</a>.</br>
<img src="http://img2.etsystatic.com/003/0/6718115/il_570xN.359002754_m5ab.jpg" width="540" /></br>A cute skull brooch found <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/105062205/skull-brooch">here</a>.</br>
<img src="http://img1.etsystatic.com/000/0/6101404/il_570xN.322140937.jpg" width="540" /></br>I love this little reindeer brooch!!! It would be perfect on a Christmasy dress, found <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/88822856/reindeer-brooch">here</a>.</br>
<span style="font-size: large;"></br>I hope you like my selection.</br><i>Have you found any lately you'd like to share?</i></br></span>
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