WOW! can you believe it’s been one whole year since I wrote my very first post!? approximately 400 posts + 7000 comments later, here we all are, regularly congregating in the little (blog)house. It has been so much fun hanging out with each of you. Your support & enthusiasm for my work has filled me with incredible energy.
In those 400 posts, in between regular posts we’ve seen little harriet come to life; explored 3 fabulous cities through soundscapes; wandered around my new hometown of amsterdam; peeked inside my old paris apartment; walked the streets of Paris while I write my Paris book; enjoyed my first ever impromptu (blog)concert; listened to my first ever full piano composition; had many a deep discussion about tibet; and had tea in my little Amsterdam houseboat. Not only that, we have all embarked on a journey to explore our wandering hearts. This for me is so very special, and next year I will be able to continue this project and reveal more about the My Heart Wanders book to come, as well as continue with all of the above.
But today, right now, I just want to say thank you for being here. And to do that, I have a rather beautiful little something just. for. you. But what is it?
Well, yesterday I mentioned that it was something über stylish. something unique. and something from Australia.
What I didn’t tell you is that it is gorgeous. it is hand made with love. and it has everything to do with the above photographs of one of my favourite designers in the world. This, mes chers amis, is…
The fabulous photograph you see above, taken by my friend, photographer Andrew Young is of an incredible seed vase from Dinosaur Designs, of which they have kindly offered for me to give to you to celebrate my one year blog anniversary.
This vase (click here to read the details about it), has come to be on the blog with the help of a couple of fabulous friends – while I’ve been busy with shoots in Amsterdam, I wasn’t sure how I could photograph the vase and get it here on the blog in time for the (blog)house anniversary, and then be able to have it in my hands to mail it to you. After all, it is on the other side of the world! But then it all came together – awesome andrew managed to pick up the vase on his motorbike the other night, then photographed it for me in his studio the next day, sent me the image that evening, then passed it to my friend and fabo stylist trish heagerty who is now minding it until I arrive in Sydney to pick it up to send to one of you!! Thank you Dinosaur, Andrew, and Trish, you all rock.
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For your chance to be the lucky owner of this vase (I already envy you!!), all you need to do is comment on this post. That’s it! I want to be able to offer this to all my readers as my way of saying thank you for your company this year, so even if you don’t normally comment please do – all your names will go into a hat and I will pull out a name on christmas day (with the help of a special little helper). I will announce the winner and send it to you from Sydney to where ever you are in the world, so by 2009, you will be the proud owner of your very own piece of Dinosaur Designs.
WOWSERS! I do hope you are as excited about this as I am. bonne chance my dear friends, bonne chance!
xx
wow, wow, wow!!! i have, since i can remember, coveted ANYTHING dinosaur designs, but it has always eluded me!!
Also, congrads on making 1 year!
A glorious feat for a blogger!
December 22nd, 2008 | #
woo hoo! first comment from me…
enjoy Christmas in sunny (hopefully) Sydney.
I will also be in the lovely northern beaches. The vase is beautiful. Have a great holiday! xx
December 22nd, 2008 | #
Congratulations Pia! I ‘entered’ your blog only a few months ago and I have enjoyed it immensely. Enjoy Sydney.. nothing like an Australian Christmas!
December 22nd, 2008 | #
Welcome back to Sydney. The water is lovely … come on in
December 22nd, 2008 | #
thank YOU for all the loveliness you share. i return to your musical posts often. they soothe & enchant me endlessly. oh please do keep us updated about the ‘my heart wanders’ book project. i loved reading of all the sweet collaboration involved in the picture of the gorgeous vase (in what has to be one of my ultimate favourite colours) & the safekeeping of it until your arrival. equally excited,
lizzy
December 22nd, 2008 | #
I am fairly new to your blog but am enjoying it immensely. Congratulations on your blogiversary! 🙂
December 22nd, 2008 | #
Happy Anniversary! Thank you for sharing all of those moments and thank you for the introduction to the talented Dinasour Designs!
December 22nd, 2008 | #
Wow – congratulations on your 1 year anniversary! I have been an avid reader now for most of that year & really love your great posts & especially your wonderful photos. Happy Holidays & all the best for 2009!
December 22nd, 2008 | #
your blog is wonderful! as is your work! thanks for all the inspiration over the last year and happy holidays!
December 22nd, 2008 | #
Pia, congratulations on your one year blogiversary! Your posts are always a joy to read- full of spectacular imagery, a creative mind, and a loving heart. And yay for a giveaway! 🙂
Enjoy your time home in Sydney and have a very Merry Christmas!! xx
December 22nd, 2008 | #
Pia, thank YOU for a year of incredible inspiration!
Whenever I’m in need of a creative boost or just a chance to sit back, relax and wonder what will be… I visit you here.
You certainly have enhanced my every day.
I now have a youtube playlist titled ‘songs from Pia’s blog’
I’ve taken to digital scribbling on my pics
I’m crocheting some delicate jewellery
I’ve recorded soundscapes around my hometown
I’m looking for inspiration all around
merci merci merci Pia
xJools
December 22nd, 2008 | #
I wish you a fantastic blog’s happy birthday and thank you to share all these beautiful things … the beautiful vase is a lovely attention Joyeuses Fêtes et plein de bonheur !!
December 22nd, 2008 | #
dear pia happy anniversary, thank you for taking us on this incredible journey, look forward for what is yet to come!
happy holidays!
December 22nd, 2008 | #
Wow Pia, that vase really is a nice piece of art!
I hope 2009 will bring more lovely blogs from you, they just add that little bit extra to my days.
Thank You!
December 22nd, 2008 | #
That is such a beautiful blue. I fell in love with DD on my first ever trip to Sydney in the mid nineties. Their beautiful colours look good enough to eat!
I hope you enjoy your trip home.
December 22nd, 2008 | #
I am an Australian living in London and that gorgeous Dinosaur Design vase is making me homesick as it reminds me of the colour of the ocean in Australia. Congratulations on one year!
December 22nd, 2008 | #
Pia,
Thank you for showing me life through your eyes – beautiful eyes that have led me to heights of wonder, heartfelt awe and many smiles.
I wish you all the best as you enter your 2nd year in blogger land.
x Janmaree Lowe
December 22nd, 2008 | #
i have to say that vase is perfect for my house…. my compliments for the one year anniversary!!!!!
December 22nd, 2008 | #
Happy Anniversary! I love the daily inspiration you bring to all of us!
December 22nd, 2008 | #
pia dear,
what can i say? it’s been such a delight getting to know you! congratulations for this whole year, you make me smile with each of your posts and thank you so much for letting me be a part of your gorgeous, delicate universe n_n
a thousand hugs,
jo
ps. am i the first comment? yay!!!
December 22nd, 2008 | #
Yeah!! I’m the first one!
Congrats on the blog! 😀
December 22nd, 2008 | #
I can’t believe you’ve only been doing this for a year! Wow! well- congratulations on your blogaversary!
December 22nd, 2008 | #
happy blogiversary, pia! i’m really glad you started your blog and have learned so much from your part of the world and you. i’m excited about the vase, but more excited about the posts to come. happy holidays in sunny australia!
December 22nd, 2008 | #
congratulations on one-year! i have enjoyed following your adventures…you have inspired me immensely!
December 22nd, 2008 | #
Congratulations on your one year anniversary! Mine comes up in a few weeks but I’ve only managed to clock up about a quarter the amount of posts you have – so I can just imagine the time and work that goes into it! Thank you for the inspiration and the beauty!
December 22nd, 2008 | #
I stumbled upon ur blog few weeks ago and liked the colors. Happy 1 year birthday!
December 22nd, 2008 | #
Really I can’t believe it has been only one year…you have brought us such huge inspiration. How in the world do you do all the wonder-FULL-ness that you do?
Thank you Pia 🙂 – count me in!
December 22nd, 2008 | #
Happy Blog-iversary! Your words and images never cease to inspire, thank you for that. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a very happy New Year!!!!
December 22nd, 2008 | #
Oh Pia! The vase is beautiful, it reminds me of the ocean! I have loved your blog ever since discovering it 6 months ago and I had such fun going through the archives. I love your soundscapes the most and as I have been to Amsterdam and Paris I just loved visiting again through your blog! Thanks for sharing and looking forward to another wonderful year Marie/x
December 22nd, 2008 | #
Congratulations on your first birthday, may there be many to come…you brighten up my day
December 22nd, 2008 | #
it’s beautiful and inspiring! just like your website.
thank you and merry christmas!
December 22nd, 2008 | #
happy anniversary!!!! and many many happy returns…!!!!
thank you for the inspiration, all the magic your share and your warmth x x x x
December 22nd, 2008 | #
Happy one-year anniversary!!!!
Yours is my favorite blog, no doubt about it.
Thanks for telling us about Mary Ann Shaffer’s book. I read it, loved it, recommended to everyone I know and sent it to Brazil as a gift already!
Muito obrigada!!!!
December 22nd, 2008 | #
Congratulations, Pia!
A very lovely anniversary, indeed. Happy Holidays!
December 22nd, 2008 | #
Happy Anniversary! I jsut discovered your blog but have visited everyday since. Beautiful work and thanks for the opportunity.
December 22nd, 2008 | #
This is great! I’ll take this opportunity to congratulate you on your first birthday and I should also tell you that I’m quite jealous that you are spending Christmas in such a beautiful place!
Merry Christmas!!
December 22nd, 2008 | #
Merry Christmas, Cheers, and WhooHoo! I envy your return to the warm south- enjoy your time. 2008 was a quick year, eh?
December 22nd, 2008 | #
Happy blogoversery!
December 22nd, 2008 | #
Georgeous vase! And I’m looking forward to more about the heart book next year!
December 22nd, 2008 | #
happy anniversary! it is a gift just to be able to read and view and listen to your blog each day. Thank you for being a constant source of inspiration. your giveaway is so generous of everyone involved !!! how exciting!!! joyeux noel et bonne annee!
December 22nd, 2008 | #
I love your pictures of Amsterdam, one of my favorite cities in the world.
December 23rd, 2008 | #
Congratulations on your one year anniversary! I have found your posts both beautiful to look at and touching and interesting to read. Thanks so much for a peek into your life in Amsterdam, as well as your work- your photography is inspiring to say the least!
Have a Happy Holiday, and a creative, healthy and happy New Year!
Cheers, Leslie.
December 23rd, 2008 | #
happy one year anniversary, pia! looking forward to whatever you have in store for us in 2009.
December 23rd, 2008 | #
Thank you for the chance to win! Happy Holidays and Happy Blog Anniversary! ; )
December 23rd, 2008 | #
Wow! Gorgeous vase! I’m a total lurker, this is my first post, I just had to comment for a chance to win such a beautiful piece.
December 23rd, 2008 | #
Congratulations!
December 23rd, 2008 | #
Thanks for so many incredible comments everyone! I have arrived in Sydney, it is warm and glorious, just how i remembered it to be.
I’m so touched by your wonderful words above – and thrilled to see so many lurkers de-lurking! That’s just what i was hoping for. Although I know there are alot more of you out there, so please do comment to join in the celebrations!
xx
PS I promise I won’t cheat and use this comment as my means to get my own name in the hat to win the vase… but oh, how i’m tempted! 🙂
December 23rd, 2008 | #
i just wanted to say, i love your beautiful blog. it’s delightful and always inspirational. i also LOVED your piano ‘concert’ for us earlier this year. cheers and happy holidays!
December 23rd, 2008 | #
have a lovely xmas pia and thanks for a beautiful year of visiting your blog!
December 23rd, 2008 | #
You have enriched my life. Thank You my dear blog friend.
December 23rd, 2008 | #
Lovely…they’re like little aliens standing there in all that lush greenery with all their little eyes.
Happy Anniversary, Pia! Hope you are thoroughly enjoying your vaca.
December 23rd, 2008 | #
What a stunning vase. Thanks for giving us the chance. Good luck with your book. Paris is my favorite city, so I’ll be looking for it. Have a wonderful holiday.
December 23rd, 2008 | #
Happy Anniversary Pia. Your post has given me a lot of joy this year and has been such an inspiration for me. I look forward to a wonderful year of more beautiful and inspiring posts. May your holiday be filled with joy for you and your’s.
December 23rd, 2008 | #
Congratulations on your Blogiversary! Have a great time in Australia! And that is a beautiful vase!
December 23rd, 2008 | #
Thank you for the lovely photos and sharing of your life. Happy Holidays.
December 23rd, 2008 | #
happy blog anniversary!! your photos are gorgeous =)
December 23rd, 2008 | #
Wow 400 posts and +7000 comments is amazing. I have really enjoyed visiting your (blog)house over the past year and would like to sincerely thank you.
December 23rd, 2008 | #
Pia, only one year. You’ve inspired my blogging adventure no end, so happy anniversary. I’m very close to my anniversary too. Goodness, I’ll have to start thinking through an appropriate celebration. Eeek.
December 23rd, 2008 | #
I’m one of the lurkers, in and out daily just to see what you are doing. I think you are one of the most generous bloggers, not so much the giveaway, but you spread a lot of love behind the words you write and the images you send our way. It’s all in the comments really because a lot of people send it back to you!! Enjoy Sydney … summer, family and friends!!
December 23rd, 2008 | #
Thank you for spreading the beautiful around!
December 23rd, 2008 | #
Grateful, the joy and insights, observations, experiences you have presented in a beautiful humble way, that makes visiting your blog a little present most of the days, to me…..
Dinosaur Designs are such creative people with beautiful minds, most everything they make is unbelievable gorgeous.
December 23rd, 2008 | #
Congratulations Pia on your first year anniversary. Your blog is one of my favourites and from a fellow Aussie too.
Enjoy your time in Oz.
December 23rd, 2008 | #
Wow! Congratulations on your first year of blogging – that’s a great achievement!
And thank-you so much for featuring my protea fabric in the wrapping section of your holiday guide…
Have a wonderful Christmas xx
December 23rd, 2008 | #
Merry Southern Hemisphere Christmas! I’ve never been inspired enough to comment on a blog before, but that vase has finally made me do it! Have a fun Sydney Christmas! Yippee!!
December 23rd, 2008 | #
Congrats on the 1yr Anniversary!
Your perspective and honesty, has inspired marvelous ideas and possibilities for me to accomplish. Thank you.
Enjoy your homeland!
December 23rd, 2008 | #
What a beautiful colour and a wonderful gift. I am sure you will both have a fabulous time sharing your homeland. Happy, happy Christmas Pia. Looking forward to My Heart Wanders…
December 23rd, 2008 | #
Congrats and welcome back to Oz! There can be nothing more fun than introducing your man to your own country of birth and to the family…..enjoy every moment!
December 23rd, 2008 | #
“the way is in the heart”, yours sure is. Thanks for keeping me in touch with my hometown. Your posts make me feel close to home. Have you brought back some ‘oliebollen’?
December 23rd, 2008 | #
happy anniversary, Pia! i find you and your blog so inspiring!
i look forward to more great posts.
December 23rd, 2008 | #
Happy Anniversary! Happy Holidays! Happy New Years!
Thanks for taking us with you to Amsterdam and into your home and life. It’s been a treat. I really love escaping to your blog.
December 23rd, 2008 | #
I’ve just found your blog via another and it seems the timing is perfect, a whole year of back reading possible and a fantastic giveaway!
December 23rd, 2008 | #
Congratulations on your anniversary!!! Here’s wishing you many more wonderful things in the coming year 🙂
And, what a gorgeous vase!
December 23rd, 2008 | #
Hi from Taipei! I love your blog and your way of seeing the world. You inspire me to live better or should I say make better mistakes!
Best,
Nanhsing
December 23rd, 2008 | #
Thank you Pia! What a gorgeous ‘give away’. Congrats on a year of joy, adventure, design, style and happiness.
My little blog home is only at it’s very simple beginnings. I hope to make it to my very own 12 month anniversary…some day… 🙂
Much Love and Christmas Wishes,
Clebs x
December 23rd, 2008 | #
Congratulations Pia, on your anniversary! I love your adorable (blog)house, it inspires me so much. You are such a sensitive soul.
A vase of beautiful blue-green with little sprouting seeds would remind me that spring will come again to chilly Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (-23°C, brrr.) Enjoy the sun!
December 23rd, 2008 | #
Well, I have to admit- I’ve been looking at your blog- quite religiously for about it’s entire lifespan. 😉 I have enjoyed sipping my coffee, looking at your beautiful photos and occasional soundscapes, every morning before I start my day of editing photos. Thank you for the inspiration, and a moment to escape to a beautiful place through your blog.
December 23rd, 2008 | #
I’ve been in awe of this website since I discovered it 5 hours ago. Have been sitting at my desk, on the eve of xmas eve, counting down the hours before I can start my first official holidays since starting life as a lawyer and while I’ve had people bugging me for work, I can’t seem to drag myself away from all the amazing inspiration that I’ve been taking from your work Pia! How exciting, to find a Sydney/dammer. I once lived in Amsterdam (while finishing my studies) and it holds such a special place in my heart. I’m back living in Sydney now (born and raised!) and it’s so humbling to read/see your life on the flipside of things. You’re living my dream, Pia! Loved Christmas in the Dam photos.. they really touched my heart.
Here’s wishing you and the boy a wonderful Sydney ‘xmas! He’s going to LOVE IT!
December 23rd, 2008 | #
What a great idea! You’re a star to be sharing your work on this blog with so many of us! Love your creative work Pia – I wish you a very Merry Christmas with the Frenchi. Give ’em some snags and prawns for xmas to show him how the Aussies do things in style! I’ve been following your work for the past year or so and it was great to see you mature and develop your style. Great of you to share it with us – you have no idea how much inspiration you bring and double kudos for keeping it up. 400+ posts?! that is a true sign of dedication, persistence and a passion for what you are doing. Congratulations P!
– D in Sydney on a not so sunny day (and hoping it holds out for Moonlight cinemas tonight!)
Happy Christmas to everybody! Share the festive spirit and don’t forget to slip, slop, slap!!
December 23rd, 2008 | #
How exciting…one year! You have created such a beautiful space here. I love tuning in every day for a little glimpse into your exciting and glamorous life! Keep up the posting and what an amazing drawing!
December 23rd, 2008 | #
Congratulations for the anniversary and Happy Christmas!
Beautiful vase btw. 🙂
December 23rd, 2008 | #
Happy anniversary! thank you for a wonderful year of smiles, inspiration, a few tears along the way I must admit, (Tibet)…..and a wee bit of envy of your lovely home! many good wishes to you, and thank you for sharing your wonderful blog!
December 23rd, 2008 | #
pia, i remember stumbling upon your blog almost a year ago and becoming enchanted by a photo “journey” through a snowy village in France (i think it was.) Ever since your blog has been a consistent source of inspiration and cheer. thank you for all the beauty and sweetness. you are such a light! hope you and french boy have a wonderful holiday in sydney! xox n
December 23rd, 2008 | #
Bon anniversaire to your blog, Pia! It’s a treat to read you.
December 23rd, 2008 | #
happy bloganniversary Pia 🙂 Can’t wait to see what you are going to write us from Australia.
But first, spend a wonderful time with your family !
This vase is amazingly beautiful.
Thank you for bringing your light to our lifes.
December 23rd, 2008 | #
i hope i’m the lucky one! (please please please!)
December 23rd, 2008 | #
i recently (2 weeks, maybe) found your blog while surfing. i love Mes Ailes very much and i’ve been attempting (not quite successfully) to transcribe it. it’s utterly beautiful.
merry christmas, and happy anniversary!
December 23rd, 2008 | #
Gefeliciteerd (congrats in Dutch) Pia!
I came across your blog through another blog. There was this post talking about your wandering hearts project.
I must say living on a houseboat in Amsterdam sounds so romantic. You broadend my horizon (I am looking for a place to call my own). No mowing lawns. Sweet!
I wish you an inspiring and tender 2009!
Vrolijk kerstmis en een gelukkig nieuwjaar
December 23rd, 2008 | #
happy christmas in australia pia,
it has been a joy visitng your blog this year
and that vase would be perfecto with my echinacea flowers in it.
December 23rd, 2008 | #
Hi Pia from all the way Downunder in The Blue Mountains. I have just come across your wonderful blog recently through the good fortune of my cousin in New York. What you have achieved in just one year is amazing. An absolute treasure trove! Congratulations.
Being a photographer myself, I have thoroughly enjoyed all the images you have shared and all the wonderful links to other photographer’s sites. One that particularly stood out was ‘Your Personal Moon’. What a wonderful imagination that photographer has. I could go on and on. Anyway, perhaps while you are in Sydney you and your French boy might like to pay a visit to our enchanting Blue Mountains! Definitely worth a trip even if is just for a day.
Have a wonderful Christmas, and I can’t wait to get lost in your bloghouse over the holidays!
December 23rd, 2008 | #
pia,
no, no: THANK YOU. your blog never ceases to amaze, inspire, and cheer me. congrats and i look forward to the next 400 posts!
December 23rd, 2008 | #
Happy Blog Anniversary!
December 23rd, 2008 | #
merry christmas!!!
i’m so glad to have found your wonderful blog.
looking forward to another amazing year.
thanks.
December 23rd, 2008 | #
dear Pia, your blog is an inspiration to make every day just a little more dreamy. thanks for being you! and for sharing it with the rest of us..
December 23rd, 2008 | #
Happy Anniversary Pia… and Merry Christmas, to you, your mum and dad, and yes, French Boy.
Many blessings for the New Year.
December 23rd, 2008 | #
It’s hard to believe that it has been one year since you started this blog. It’s even harder to believe that although I ‘drop in’ as frequently as I do (yes, I am one of those ‘lurkers’), I still haven’t commented on any of your posts. I think now is a pretty good opportunity (considering the DD giveaway) to get over my shyness and to finally let you know that I am totally in awe of your talents. Maybe this is one of the reasons why I haven’t commented before – my fear of gushing too much. Anyway, if I don’t press the submit comment tab soon Christmas will be over in Australia by the time I finish this.
December 23rd, 2008 | #
Merry Christmas Pia! I’ve recently moved to the Netherlands and stumbled into your world only weeks ago. Your story has made a huge impact on my life and future goals here. Thank you for being such an inspiration and for letting so many people into your lovely world. ~ Shannon
December 23rd, 2008 | #
Ciao Pia. My name is Beba, I’m an italian graphic designer, It’s a long time that i wanted to join your blog and to tell you that you are so inspiring, your talent make me want to discover mine. Every day when I open my computer I have to look at your blog, now it’s a daily appointment and it is as important as breakfast “irrinunciabile”!!! Today I found courage to join, the possibility to win the beautiful seed vase (what a brilliant idea!!!) couldn’t stop myself! It will look good on my new apartment! Thank you Pia, for being so generous.
ps_I love your piano composition
Happy Christmas
Beba
December 23rd, 2008 | #
congratulations! looking forward to the next!
xo
Kelly
December 23rd, 2008 | #
oh Pia. That vase is amazing! Happy blog anniversary. It has been wonderful getting to know you in this space. I’m looking forward to a new year filled with new adventures.
December 23rd, 2008 | #
i have thoroughly enjoyed reading your comments coming through on this post my dear readers, thank you so much!! – it feels like the best way to celebrate the end of the year, it’s like we are all having a party in the (blog)house.
Only one more day left to join this party by commenting below, then I shall be putting all your names in the hat to pull out a winner, woohoo!!!
xx
December 24th, 2008 | #
I never win anything so I hope it is my NAME!!!! LOL. Anywho..thank you for thinking of us Pia. Have a wonderful holiday season.
December 24th, 2008 | #
Merry Christmas!
I have only recently discovered your blog and now I can’t live without it! I love your style and your unwankerlike downtoearthness! (they are real words 😛 ) Enjoy your time in Sydney, it’s supposed to be 26′ and sunny tomorrow 🙂
December 24th, 2008 | #
Wow such a nice idea! Congratulations with your (our!) blog anniversary and merry Christmas of course (what’s it like in Sydney???). Wish you a very nice new year full of great inspiration and happiness. Take care! And maybe next your we should actually celebrate a REAL party at the bloghouse!!!!
December 24th, 2008 | #
Hi I am new to your blog tonight..found you do searching through google reader, I was recommended to read it…WOW 400 posts in one year, you have been very busy..I will add you in my favourites so I can have a good read. Congratulations…
I think you were recommended to me as a I read a lot of blogs from France, and have a few blogger friends in Paris, not been yet though.
December 24th, 2008 | #
😉 lovely idea! mele kalikimaka and happy holidays! i LOVE Dinosaur Designs..their gorgeous bracelets and pendants..and wow! vases 😛 the best color in the world cause it’s like the ocean…
much aloha,
k.
December 24th, 2008 | #
1. great
2. blog
3. thank you!
December 24th, 2008 | #
Your work is inspirational and always refreshing. Congratulations on your blog-anniversary!
December 24th, 2008 | #
Goodness, reading over your year, haven’t you achieved so much…. and that is just on your blog! Congratulations. Your blog has been such a lovely escape for me each day over my morning coffee. I am so pleased that you can experience Christmas here with your family this year. French Boy will be in awe! Have a lovely, peaceful, joyous time. A-M xx
December 24th, 2008 | #
Thanks for all of the beautiful inspiration. Congratulations on the anniversary of your blog.
December 24th, 2008 | #
I am so glad I didn’t miss your giveaway! We had no electricity due to a nasty snowstorm, and I thought I might be missing something great! Thanks so much for your beautiful blog and the endless inspiration. I think I just may be your biggest fan. 🙂 Happy blogging, with love from Canada!
December 24th, 2008 | #
i thank you for the year of beauty that reading your blog has brought me – you are full of joy and see beauty in all –
thanks for sharing it with the rest of us … even those of us
in kansas city, missouri
happy holidays
December 24th, 2008 | #
Wow, what a stupendous giveaway…I would love to have the vase…it’s so smooth and the color is wonderful.
December 24th, 2008 | #
Welcome home Pia! And congratulations!
Also Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Dandenong Ranges in good ol’ Victoria.
I love your blog (long time lurker), having spent time in Amsterdam and Paris and I spend a lot of time in Sydney since my fiancé is Sydney born and bred. I love seeing familiar sights and experiencing life in those beautiful places again vicariously through you.
I hope you have a good break with your loved ones. I look forward to hearing all about your adventures.
December 24th, 2008 | #
Congratulations!
It has been so inspiring reading your blog!
December 24th, 2008 | #
Oh I am so pleased for you. Congratulations, and may the New Year and Christmas hold all you dream of.. and this vase for me!
December 24th, 2008 | #
Happy Christmas Pia!!
hugs and love to you and Le F B
Smiles
Felicity
December 24th, 2008 | #
It’s so beautiful! Please please please pick me me me!
December 25th, 2008 | #
Merry Christmas, Pia!
Thank you for filling my world with beauty for this past year.
December 25th, 2008 | #
What a lucky time to come across your blog. Beautiful posts and photos. Thank you for welcoming us into your (blog) home. It seems to be a charmed and lovely life. And thank you for the opportunity to win a delightful vase!
Happy Holidays!
-Sherrell
December 25th, 2008 | #
hi pia
congratlations on a very inspiring blog.I live in sydney and i’m out in the garden picking roses and hydrangas and gardenias on my walks. i put them in vases all around the house and i would really use and appreciate this beautiful vase.enjoy sydney!
cathy
December 25th, 2008 | #
How lovely of you to offer a celebratory prize! I feel like it should be us giving you presents to thank you for all the hard work you’ve put into this blog. Whenever I feel a little down or uninspired I always come here to see the beautiful things you post.
Thank you for sharing all these things with us – here’s to a new year of Pia and her magic! x
December 26th, 2008 | #
I missed the day so I will suffer.. I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoy your blog and the beauty and imagination you show and express… Happiness to you, Pia, in the new year…
December 27th, 2008 | #
Dear Pia,
I am very recent reader of your blog and just discovered that your blog is only one year old. I think it is a huge success that you wrote that much posts and got that much comments!!! I wish you the same uge success for year 2009! Good luck for the new year!
All the best
Barbara from Marsupialia
December 27th, 2008 | #
beautiful vase…
December 27th, 2008 | #