Monday, April 4, 2011

5 lovely things I can't live without {Lona de Anna}



Hello lovelies, welcome to a brand new week. Autumn has definitely arrived here; turning our clocks back on the weekend meant that it is now official and with it getting dark by 5pm, we can no longer deny that summer has ended. 


Today, I am thrilled to introduce you to fellow Sydney-sider Anna, who writes the inspirational Lona de Anna. Anna's blog is one of my daily reads; her taste in decor is very similar to mine so it is always a pleasure to read her inspirational posts. Please do take a peek if you haven't already!


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I really love that fact that the lovely Rachel put this question to me...as it really got me thinking about what I really could and couldn't live without.


Of course the obvious always comes to mind first...being Family and Friends.

But when I had a really good think about what  "Things" I tried to think of 5 things that would stimulate all of my five senses.

See , Smell, Hear, Taste , Touch

And came up with the following -




{one} Books - I am a serious book worm and would happily spend a whole day sitting in a library or book store, I love to read almost any kind of literature fiction being more my preference..whether its a great biography or  the latest issue of InStyle Magazine... Reading is knowledge... it opens your heart and your mind to dream, discover, learn, reflect, escape, be inspired.

{two} Tea - It wasn't till I met my husband that I truly grew an appreciation for Tea as he lived in Japan for over 4 years and showed me that there is an actual art form to drinking and appreciating tea...seriously! I love the fact that there are hundreds of different blends and aromatic fragrances that are available and those gorgeous little tea pots and cups you can drink out of...so super adorable.. I love the fact that you can easily choose a blend to suite your mood or change it, Chamomile to calm, Peppermint to Pep Up..and so on. To me there is nothing better than having a lovely cup of my favourite tea in one hand and a new magazine to read in the other
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{three} Music - Or I like to call it Sound for the soul. 
From the music, to the lyrics, to the soulful voice of the artist....music to me truly is a universal language....if we fail to understand each other...we can almost always understand each other and convey our message through song.

{four} Perfume - This is a little luxury item pick....but I just adore this fragrance...not only because its a Chanel product ( I LOVE CHANEL) but because it is a very sentimental smell to me...this fragrance was the first perfume my husband ever bought me as a gift and has since become my signature smell that I am always sure to be spoilt with by him come birthdays or Christmas....I don't think I will ever tire of this fragrance....and when I'm not wearing it I feel very naked and unsexy.


I could walk out of the house without a hint of makeup ..but if I wearing my Mademoiselle...then I am all prettied up.

{five} Bed - Of course we can't all live without sleep...but for me having a soft, comfy, crisp and clean and quiet place to sleep  is HEAVEN.


I love my bed, I love my sleep, I love my nanna naps...(when I can get them) and so having a gorgeous place and space to lay my head and unload the days stresses is really important to me.

And so there you have it...5 of my favourite things I couldn't live without....of course I could have easily added another 5 or more ; )


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Thank you Anna; I'm definitely with you on the comfy bed and I always love a nanna nap!

Have a wonderful Monday.


20 comments:

  1. Loved Anna's post- agree and love every single one.

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  2. What a wonderful post! A very stylish way of sharing the things you can't live without. have a wonderful week!

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  3. True!!! and add to them one more important thing: pop-corn while watching one of ur favorite movie at night ;) lol great post.
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  4. I wholeheartedly agree with every single one :)

    Happy Monday, sweetie. Hope your week is off to a wonderful start! xoxo

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  5. I think on point five I meant to say " Of course we CANT all live without sleep"...lol
    Thank you so much lovely for having me as a guest blogger on your beautiful blog..I feel very honoured and privileged..and it was so much fun to do :) xxxx

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  6. Love it girl... I wish there were more hours of sleep to go with an extended weekend! :) Your so right sleep does equal heaven!

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  7. Anna, thanks for picking this up! I just updated it :)

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  8. Well Anna I have to say 'Snap!' to each and every one.
    Although I would probably rearrange them in order of priority - sleep being Numero Uno at the moment, each of you sensory picks resonates.
    I too wear Mademoiselle Chanel & it evokes special memories whenever I put it on.

    Thank you also for introducing me to Rachel and this lovely space.

    x Felicity

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  9. Rachel I love that you have featured Anna!! I love all of her choices although I prefer a nice latte over tea.

    xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena

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  10. So fab to see you here, Anna. Yep, all brilliant choices although I'm really only a peppermint tea girl and only on special occasions! Ooh, a nanna nap would go down so well on Planet Baby but that never happens ☺. J x

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  11. great question to make you really think about the necessities of life...Anna's list is spot-on with the top good things about life and all its goodness.

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  12. I totally agree with books and cups of tea! I couldn;t do without those :)
    I love Chanel purfume as well. I have a set of mini bottles so I change from day to day. They're all lovely xx

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  13. Found your blog through Anna and wanted to say hi! Love this post, I love all of these 5 things :) Chanel rocks!

    Bee happy x
    Have a delicious day!

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  14. Anna's 5 things are easy to relate to, simple and really important. Her blog is so lovely!
    Hope you get the best things out of Fall season:)

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  15. Truly lovely things! Enjoy the wonderful day, Kellie xx

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  16. Love this post! I'd love to learn even more about how to savour and really appreciate the art of tea! + completely agree with the Chanel. Even wearing nothing else it makes you feel sexy and pulled together!

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  17. Hi - sharing a few favourites with Anna!! Tea, perfume, sleep, music!!! definently! And Mademoiselle is one of my favourite perfumes too!!
    Lovely post!
    Laura xx

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  18. I love your five things, Anna and how they tap into the senses. Tea, sleep and music are me. Hubby is allergic to perfume (and a few other things) - I would wear it if I could. Need to make more time to start and finish a good book these days. Lovely post x

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  19. I love Anna's five things. Book and tea together make a particularly delightful combination.

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  20. I love this 5 things post you do. Such a great idea and never boring!

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