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Spring Break & a Tour of Holly's House!

Hello friends and welcome to NatashaInOz.com Thanks so much for dropping by and joining me for a tour of my sister Holly's home.






It's hard to believe that our Spring break is nearly over...it seems as though our two week vacation only started yesterday! I have had such a wonderful time with my family and our beach vacation was definitely the highlight. We did so many fun things I thought I might share some "Happy Snaps" of some of the activities we enjoyed.

Spring Break

The first week of our vacation was spent at our favourite place, Mooloolaba beach on the Sunshine Coast.

Spring Break Mooloolaba

There are lots of things to do at Mooloolaba....

Spring Break Mooloolaba


Spring Break Mooloolaba


Spring Break Mooloolaba


Spring Break Mooloolaba

Spring Break Mooloolaba

We had a wonderful time at Mooloolaba!

During the second week of our vacation Mr Attorney had to go back to work so Maddy, Big Al and I spent time visiting family and relaxing at home. We had a lovely day visiting my sister Holly and her family. She is 28 weeks pregnant-doesn't she look amazing!

Home Tour

Holly and John have been busy renovating their home and they have done an amazing job. John is a real handyman and has done much of the work himself. Here are some of the lovely things they have been doing:

This piano used to belong to us but my kids are now focussing on the Cello and Double Bass. Holly and John have added their own Shabby Chic touch to it and it looks fabulous!

Home Tour painted piano


Home Tour


Home Tour vintage finds


Home Tour vintage finds


Our parents used to own this old cabinet and it too received the shabby white treatment and looks fabulous in this little nook.

Home Tour Vintage Cabinet


Home Tour Boy's Bedroom


Home Tour Girl's Bedroom


I would love to show you some more pictures but I think I will dedicate a whole blog post to their amazing renovation! In the meantime here is one last collage of a lovely party they had for their son Jasper's birthday.



So, as you can see, we have had a great Spring break. Now I am counting down to 8 weeks of summer vacation in December.

Woo hoo!

Well, I'm off to go and have a cup of tea and catch up on some TV. The kids are at some friend's houses so I'm going to watch some taped episodes of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and New York in peace and quiet!

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Natasha In Oz 
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40 comments:

  1. Can do momSeptember 29, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    What a fun break! Your vacation to Mooloolaba looks like so much fun and so does your time spent with your sister. I'm not sure which one I'd enjoy more!

    It's so funny to hear you talk of summer break in December! We're just five weeks into our new school year so my children will be envious of yours come December. :)

    Blessings to you!

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  2. ScribblerSeptember 29, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    Thanks for visiting. I enjoyed your vacation photos. Australia fascinates me to no end, and I really hope to travel there in a couple of years.

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 29, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    Looks like you had a great holiday Natasha. Can't wait to see a post on your sister's place - it looks amazing!

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  4. KHSeptember 29, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    I'm not sure whether I am sad or relieved that the holidays are over! This has been a tough one for us, moving house and all the unpacking, and the majority of friends away. Miss 5.5 has been a bit bored. We're waiting for our playdates to turn up soon - and of course it's raining! Argh! This means 5 little girls INSIDE. Somebody shoot me!
    I love the white piano, that is seriously adorable.

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  5. Rosemary@villabarnesSeptember 29, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    Cute house. Looks like you had a great time.

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  6. All For LoveSeptember 29, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    Oh what beautiful pics Natasha! It does look like you had a ball on your Spring break. Nothing like warm sunny beach days, with nowhere else to be... ahhhh what life is made of! :o)
    Your sis's reno's look unreal. How lovely you were able to spend some time catching up with family. Look forward to the dedicated post on their house, love a good sticky beak, I do! xo

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  7. Silver StrandsSeptember 29, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    Hi Natasha - so glad to have found you! I'm your newest follower :)

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  8. Julie HarwardSeptember 29, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    Hi there...looks like a super fun place to go together, love that big plant! Great job on the hard work going on at your sisters place..she is so pretty. Have a good week Natasha :D

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  9. brismodSeptember 29, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    Mooloolaba looked fun Natasha. But haven't these holidays flown. Looking forward to seeing more of the reno photos of your sister's place too. xx

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  10. AnonymousSeptember 29, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    So glad you've been having such a great spring break Natasha! Love, love, love your sister's white piano!
    Cas x

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  11. It's meSeptember 29, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    I am so glad you where happy with your spring break !!...it looks great !!!..haapy day darling....love from me...xxx...

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  12. Shenita @ Embellishments by SLRSeptember 29, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    I just saw your post on Treasure Hunt Thursday and wanted to visit your site! What great photos you have! I am a newbie to blogging and your newest follower. I hope you will follow me too! Many blessings to you!!!

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  13. Cathy KennedySeptember 29, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    You have the most interesting photos on your blog post. Thanks for visiting my blog yesterday and giving me your take on Blogger's new Dynamic View.

    Incidentally, I also think it's so funny to think of y'all having summer in December with ours on the flipside. Well...funny isn't the right word, interesting is better suited, which makes me think, when we have Christmas break (keep in mind I'm about winter) then what kind of holiday do you have during the winter? Just asking is all because it hit me and I had to find out.

    Have a good day, mate! ;)

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  14. DianeSeptember 29, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    So many great things to love in your photos. Holly does look glowing and tiny!!!

    Love the cabinet and all water shots. I miss the beach already! :O)

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  15. iheartsunnydaysSeptember 29, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    Looks like you had a super fab holiday. Loving the look of your sisters house, and that kitchen cabinet...to die for!!!

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  16. PamelaSeptember 29, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    Looks like such a beautiful place to visit! Your sisters home looks amazing! Thanx for coming to the party!

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  17. Ricki TreleavenSeptember 29, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    I am happy you had such a fantastic Spring Break. Your mosaics in this post are so pretty. I want to see more of your sister's renovation projects, especially that kitchen. It looks fun and funky!!! Thanks for sharing!

    xoxoxoxo,
    Ricki Jill

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  18. Katherines CornerSeptember 29, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    Natasha what a wonderful way to spend your spring break. The photos made me feel like I was with you. I could feel your joy in every detail. Thank you so much for sharing with us. Big hugs!!

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  19. LindaGSeptember 29, 2011 at 10:39 PM

    Breaks are never long enough.
    Glad you had such a great time! :)

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  20. LeslieSeptember 29, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    What a fantastic break! Such a beautiful beach. I love the house renovations ~ gorgeous!
    Have a great day.

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  21. NancySeptember 29, 2011 at 11:53 PM

    Stopping over from Kathryn's Thursday blog hop -- love your photographs. Now following. :)

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  22. Pat MSeptember 30, 2011 at 2:19 AM

    Oh, I just love the redecorating! Especially the bins under the bed! I am blog hopping from Katherine's Corner. Following you now everywhere I can find to follow. LOL Pls follow back. Growing Old With Grace http://growing-old-with-grace.blogspot.com/

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  23. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresSeptember 30, 2011 at 2:26 AM

    Your pictures are gorgeous and it looks like you had such a great time. Enjoyed the pictures of your sister's decorating also. Those big bins under the beds are a great idea. Thanks so much for sharing and for visiting.

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  24. StitchforkSeptember 30, 2011 at 2:40 AM

    Such fun to spend time with family! Great photos! You are in spring and we are expecting cooler fall temps to breeze in.
    xo Cathy

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  25. JMWSeptember 30, 2011 at 4:09 AM

    Ah, this makes me miss the beach so much! Glad to see you have had a great spring break. Love how your sister has decorated her home. Enjoy the rest of your week (I hate to admit it, but sometimes I watch the "Real Housewives" series as well. It's like a train wreck; you can't help but watch.)

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  26. SouthhamsdarlingSeptember 30, 2011 at 4:34 AM

    Mooloolaba is such a fun name! It makes me smile just trying to say it! The photos of your break are great, and I can see that you had a very special time. Lovely photos of your sister's house as well. I loved that cabinet that used to belong to your mum and dad.

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  27. ToniSeptember 30, 2011 at 5:15 AM

    Looks like an amamzing vacation, that plant on your nature walk picture is so cool. Glad you got to visit your sister also. Hope you enjoyed the housewives.

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  28. OliveSeptember 30, 2011 at 5:19 AM

    Your break looks like so much fun and I love the name of the beach-all those "o's" and your photos are splendid.

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  29. UnknownSeptember 30, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    Love the photo of your break. Your sister has a very sweet place, I am a bit partial to the old white cabinet!

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  30. Alison AgnewSeptember 30, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    what a lovely home
    your sister has and
    it looks as though
    you had a wonderful visit

    thanks for linking up to
    fridays unfolded!

    alison

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  31. My Shabby Streamside StudioSeptember 30, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    Very nice...felt like I took a trip there!

    Visiting from Katherine's Corner.

    xo

    Sandy

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  32. Bring Pretty BackSeptember 30, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    Natasha, Thank you for sharing your vacation with us! What a beautiful vacation!
    Have a pretty day!
    Kristin

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  33. ChrisSeptember 30, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    Really nice to catch up with a fellow Aussie, we seem few are far between. I'm blog hopping today being Friday for me but Thursday for the other half of the world. Love your photos and a lovely story. I have enjoyed you blog heaps. TFS

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  34. Johanna GehrleinSeptember 30, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    Hello Natasha,
    I don't know how to say in English: ich drücke die Daumen für das Baby. I wish your sister all the best for the baby. The young couple looks so pleasant as your family do. Wish you a wonderful summertime.
    Best greetings, Johanna

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  35. Honey at 2805October 1, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    What a great vacation with your sister! Thanks for sharing this lovely time with us all!

    Thank you for linking to Potpourri Friday. I appreciate you!

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  36. The Charm of HomeOctober 3, 2011 at 2:23 AM

    That looked to be a great time visiting with your sister. it is always nice to have some beach time. Thank you for linking it up at Home Sweet Home!
    Sherry

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  37. DonnaOctober 5, 2011 at 12:17 AM

    It looks like you had a great vacation Natasha. We all need some time out. :o) Enjoy those movies!

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  38. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereOctober 5, 2011 at 2:25 AM

    I am glad you and your family had a wonderful vacation. It looks like a beautiful place to visit. Thank you for sharing at the Open House party.
    Hugs,
    Sherry

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  39. BrandiOctober 5, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    So glad you enjoyed your break! I can tell from your pictures that everyone had a great time. Your sister has a beautiful home! Her children's rooms are just adorable! Thanks for sharing!

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  40. Kaz @ Melting MomentsSeptember 24, 2012 at 11:56 AM

    Oh I love Mooloolaba! It's a beautiful part of the world.

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