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2012

Happy new year to you, my wonderful readers! How did you spend the first day of 2012? I helped supervise my husband as he started putting together our new BBQ pergola out the backyard. 

Earlier on during the day, we went for a drive to our local hardware store. While my husband went looking for the bits and bobs he needed, I browsed the garden centre and chose a beautiful Tuscan pot and yellow frangipani to plant inside of it. It's going to look amazing in our tropical garden!

Our weather has been very summery lately and today was no exception. In Melbourne, it was yet another scorcher at 35 degrees Celsius!

The coolest and cutest dress I own is my Odd Molly chemise. You can wear it over jeans, on its own during a hot day like today, or as a nightie. 





A lover of grey, I had to have this and the Swiss embroidery and lace makes this garment such a sweet choice. The embroidered rose on the back of the chemise is divine.






Later on in the day, I took a break from handing things to my handyman hubby and frolicked in the garden, enjoying the balmy evening of Melbourne. And as I sat, I had a wonderful feeling inside of me that this year was going to be an amazing one. I felt it in my heart.

 
 



I would like to take this opportunity to warmly wish you a beautiful new year. Thanks so much for all of your continued support and for taking an interest in my blog. May you have a wonderful 2012! 

Yours in style,

Suzi x

What I'm Wearing: Odd Molly embroidered/lace chemise made and designed in Sweden.  






Comments

  1. Kamila2 January 2012 at 10:27

    Happy New Year to you Suzi and to your handyman husband..bet the BBQ pergola is going to be well constructed. Love your Odd Molly, it certainly is a versatile garment. Keep up your great work on your blog. Kamila x

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  2. Suzi Maynard2 January 2012 at 13:41

    Happy new year to you too! Thanks for your lovely comments.

    Suzi x

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  3. Chian Kee2 January 2012 at 23:34

    Happy new year Suzi. Tell your husband to stop raising the bar otherwise the rest of us will be expected to start building things.

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  4. Suzi Maynard2 January 2012 at 23:38

    Happy new year Chian! I'll pass on the message to him. :)

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  5. Naina3 January 2012 at 05:13

    You're so beautiful!

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  6. cecylia.com3 January 2012 at 10:47

    your dress is so pretty!! Love the embroidery! So chic :)
    xx

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  7. Suzi Maynard3 January 2012 at 17:26

    Thanks Naina! That's very sweet of you to say.

    Suzi x

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  8. Suzi Maynard3 January 2012 at 17:28

    Cecylia, welcome to my blog!
    Thanks for your lovely comments.

    Suzi x

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  9. Secondhand Stella4 January 2012 at 01:57

    Cute! Fun dress! Happy New Year.

    PS. Don't miss my Michelle Chang jewelry giveaway :)

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  10. Suzi Maynard4 January 2012 at 09:20

    Thanks Brianne! Happy new year to you too!

    Suzi x

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  11. Alexandra4 January 2012 at 13:16

    Such a lovely dress! Beautiful details. Hope 2012 is treating you well so far!

    Alexandra xo

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  12. Suzi Maynard4 January 2012 at 19:05

    Thanks Alexandra! You're so sweet!

    Suzi x

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  13. Dasha Gold6 January 2012 at 10:33

    I love your relaxed style, beautiful lady! Happy New Year!!!! x

    Dasha Gold
    www.thetrendspotter.net

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  14. Suzi Maynard6 January 2012 at 19:31

    That's very sweet of you to say Dasha! Happy new year to you also!

    Suzi x

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