Quote: Televension

All these awards... it's probably rather boring for most of you so I thought I would share a little quote.

My little boy adores watching TV. Well, DVDs actually, where we can 'control' the content. No TV.

He's not so keen on the radio, though. That's boring - blah blah blah! And no pictures.

So he wanted to tell us to turn the radio off (he would never tell us to turn off the television)... but he still gets confused with his words sometimes. So he ended up saying:

"You have to turn the televension off!"

Now that I think about it, it doesn't make that much sense. But we had a good giggle anyway!

* If you are looking for an educational DVD, this is it: The Little Einsteins! In every story they travel around the world and introduce famous works of art and music. Children are supposed to join in the fun, too: they get asked questions, they have to clap their hands and sing along.

So for example, in 'The Glass Slipper Ball' they feature:
Art by Andy Warhol.

Music by Strauss. 

So parents can leave their children in front of the TV without feeling guilty!

Awards... continued

I have more awards for you! 

Just so you know... Rather than making random lists, I've tried my best to pass on an award that you (if you are on one of these lists) do not have yet. Not an easy task with some of you (you know who you are!).

Another Sunshine Award, this time from Girly Tomboy.

This is for

Hey, Lady Grey
Pinkfish Pie
Simply Beautiful World

Sketchbook Six

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The Cherry on Top Award from Sketchbook Six.

What I like about myself: I laugh a lot. I am organised. I am reliable and I can keep secrets!

This is for 

A Diary of Lovely 

DC Dating Divas

French Mademoiselle

Girly Tomboy
Idle Banter

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The Blog with Substance Award from Inspired Design.

(Select five words that describe your blogging philosophy, motivation, and experience.)

Blogging makes me happy because it is where I get to write (and I've always liked that) and join a fun community full of amazing people. For me my blog is like an online scrapbook and 30 years from now I know I will enjoy re-reading it!

This is for

exPress-o
House of Design and Style

Little Blue Deer

The Zhush

 This Free Bird

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The Blog (heart) Award from Poppies and Sunshine.

This is for

Fashion, Art and Other Fancies
Indulge Inspire Imbibe

Lemons and Laundry

Same Sweet Girl: Memoir of a Southern Belle
The Alternative Wife

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Last but not least, the Blog Award from Tiptoe Butterfly.

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Thank you again everyone! Have a wonderful day! 

Awards...

I want to say a huge THANK YOU to everyone who has given me an award! I am so flattered.
To everyone else, thank you for reading my blog! Please check out all of these other wonderful blogs!

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The Happy 101 Award from A Page of Inspiration.
What makes me happy?

- Cuddling with animals, especially cats.

- A fancy night out with champagne cocktails and fantastic food.
- Anything Chanel. Even a sticker! 

- Blogging and exchanging comments! 

This is for
 Elle Sees
Jammer at 10am

Natasha's Corner

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The You're Going Places Award from Natasha's Corner and Marie a la Mode.
In ten years... I will be a kundalini yoga instructor (just the qualification; not sure if I would want to teach). I will not have any health problems or wrinkles. I will have published a book. I will own an Hermes Birkin bag!

This is for

Classy and Delicious

In Staley's Atmosphere

What Mimi Writes

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The Sugar Doll Award from Pink Preppy Lilly Lover.

Things I love:

- Expensive handbags. I own 4 Chanels, 3 Fendis, 2 Pradas, 2 Guccis, 2 Louis Vuittons, 1 Dior, 1 Chloe, 1 Hermes... 

- Having time to myself. A cup of tea in the morning.

- Photography. I take photos every day. I think one reason for this is that I regret not having taken more photos of my beloved pets - this was before digital cameras. 

This is for:

 Gorgeous Glam

Inspired Design

La Vie... J'aime

The Simply Luxurious Life

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The Fashion Blogger Award from La Vie... J'aime.

1. Give your best style advice:

Wear clothes that suit your body shape, not just because they're trendy and your favourite celebrity was wearing them. And please wear clean clothes that smell nice. 

2. Show us your go-to outfit(s):

What I am loving at the moment: these colours (white, grey beige, blush), floral prints, skirts and dresses, and anything girly.

3. Show us what you can't live without right now (fashion-wise):
Definitely sunglasses, nude sandals, face powder... See above.

This is for:

Pink Preppy Lilly Lover 

Pop Champagne

Poppies and Sunshine

Tiptoe Butterfly

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The Versatile Blogger Award from DC Dating Divas.

Some random things about myself:

- I love mayonnaise. The best I've ever tasted is called Kewpie (pronounced kyu-pee) from Japan. 

- I'm not much of a gardener. Terrible, in fact.

- I've taken one motorbike lesson. It was a gift from a friend and it was fun but I'm not interested in pursuing it.

This is for:

Dear Tokyo; Love Ai

Life at 5 Feet

Marie a la Mode

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I have more awards to pass on - there will be a Part 2! 

From Russia with love: Glamorous espionage

Did you hear about 28-year old Anna Chapman (real name Anya Kushchenko) who has been accused of spying? It seems she played a leading role in a Russian spy ring operating in the US. This is the stuff of James Bond films!

She was married to a British guy before she set off for the US and the question is, was that part of the scheme as well? Just to get a British passport?

Her father apparently used to work for the KGB. He was the Russian ambassador to Zimbabwe when they got married. The ex says: "He was scary... He had a Land Rover with blackedout windows and there was always one car in front and one behind..." (Daily Mail)

So what were these spies after?

"Alleged intercepted messages in court documents suggest they were asked to find information on topics including nuclear weapons, US arms control positions, Iran, White House rumours, CIA leadership turnover, and political parties..."

"Investigators say some of the agents had been using false identities since the early 1990s, using codes and engaging in advanced computer operations, including posting apparently innocent pictures on the internet which contained hidden text. The FBI also reported observing older techniques, such as messages sent by invisible ink, money being buried next to a beer-bottle marker and "brush pasts" in parks, where agents swap identical bags as they pass each other." (BBC)

How exciting is that?! I've always loved spy novels so this is pretty fascinating.

She moved to New York and climbed up the social ladder, mingling with the rich and influential...

Nice Chanel bag!

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This summer's champagne sorbet

I didn't cook at all this weekend (which is fine by me!). We were busy meeting up with friends for breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea. On Saturday evening we went to an Italian restaurant, which was good apart from the fact that they didn't serve Bellinis. Eh? How can they not?

So they brought me something else - I think it was a sparkling elderberry (or elderflower?) cocktail... but it was too sweet.

The seafood spaghetti was quite good. But I prefer pasta with a sauce (tomato or cream). I think I generally prefer a cream sauce but what about you?

And dessert? This summer I am loving champagne sorbet!

What's your favourite ice cream / sorbet?

Let him be ÉGOÏSTE

Tell me, what is your favourite fragrance for men?

I repurchased a Chanel eau de toilette for my husband. The Platinum ÉGOÏSTE has been my favourite scent for men for as long as I can remember.

The bottle is so chic. And it smells so good. The website says it's a 'fresh-green-woody' scent (?).

(This wasn't just an excuse for me to shop at the Chanel counter, honest...)

The secret garden

Isn't this gate* magical? There is something so inviting about it...

I can imagine walking into a secret garden full of flowers... and losing track of time.

Today I have a lunch date with a friend and I'm looking forward to cooling down with a Bellini... (There is one major disadvantage to having a car: no more drinking! So I have to make the most of it now!)

What are your plans? 

*It was actually the gate to someone's property in Oslo!