Sometimes things just have a way of turning out somewhat differently than expected (or planned...)... I was planning
on leaving you with some great posts just before Christmas and wishing
all of you a wonderful time, but due to family matters (nothing serious, but just very hectic...) I couldn't finish in time ... SORRY ... but I hope you all had a
great Christmas and enjoyed the time with your loved-ones ... we
had a very special week which we spent with our family and I enjoyed every moment of it ...
After one week of not starting up my computer it was almost exciting this morning to open up my inbox and the internet again ... yes this is how addictive it can feel and it was even more exciting when I read about the very nice mentioning of Bloesem in the Australian magazine Real Living ... WOW, such a HUGE honor to be mentioned like this and together with these other blogs like Poppytalk, Desire to Inspire, Decor8, Design*Sponge, Apartment therapy, I borrowed these scanned images from Jo and Kim from the fabulous blog Desire to Inspire, thanks ladies!
And a special thanks to Hana from Real Living ... I can't tell you enough how grateful I'm for this mentioning and how very nice this is for Bloesem and for me ... a great motivation to try and bring you original and nice posts in 2009! {ps. if anybody can help me with getting a hardcopy of Real Living, please let me know, I would be very happy}
Wall Art .. Wall Decor .. Canvas Art 
Congratulations! So well deserved.
Happy New Year to you too!
Posted by: patricia | 12/31/2008 at 07:04 AM
Congrats. I think I will get a subscription now.
Posted by: Tam | 12/31/2008 at 12:07 PM
Just off to get my copy now, I can't wait for this magazine each month it's great! I'd be happy to grab you a copy too if you like. Just emailing you now.
Posted by: Lisa | 12/31/2008 at 09:05 PM
Congrats! I can't wait to get my copy of Real Living, considering all the blog goodness there is to check out! I still haven't opened last issue though - no time!
I was going to say that I'll send you a copy, but it looks like you might have that covered. But feel free to let me know if you ever need any Aussie mags. I love Bloesem so would love to help out :)
Posted by: Lexy | 01/01/2009 at 12:44 AM
Hi Irene,
Happy New Year!
If you ever need anything from Australia please let me know.
Cheers,
Jaime
Posted by: Paisley St Claire | 01/02/2009 at 08:01 PM
I found your blog via the Real Living article and I'm so glad I did!
Posted by: Zozie | 01/03/2009 at 08:43 PM
Oh! I always used to read Real Living when I lived in Australia!! :) happy new year!
Posted by: Delphine | 01/04/2009 at 07:07 AM
Oh, looks beautiful and the recognition is well deserved - Bloesem is always such a great read. And if you need another copy of the mag, please let me know!
Posted by: Susan | 01/05/2009 at 12:00 AM
Hi Irene
I'm an Australian who lives in Singapore. Love reading your blog - particularly kids - Real Living is available everywhere here - let me know if you haven't got hold of a copy and I'll forward you one. We get cookie and domino also. I'd love to send you some Australian County style Mags - they feature the styling of Shannon Fricke. (shannonfricke.com - great blog too). Enough with the patriotism - congratulations! x Mel
Posted by: Mel McEvoy | 01/15/2009 at 08:09 AM
did you end up receiving a hard copy? the latest issue has just gone on sale, but I think I can still find one of that issue...let me know.
Posted by: greenolive | 01/26/2009 at 10:42 PM