We moved into our new home here in Sydney four days ago. We don’t have internet. We don’t have a bed. We are camping in our living room. It’s been a hectic few weeks trying to get sorted, and it will be a hectic few more weeks trying to get settled. All the while I’ve been unpacking boxes, and in one of them I found this jar of sparkles. Yes, once upon a time, I kept sparkles in a jar. Today, this jar of sparkles sits on the mantle piece, surrounded by chaos, reminding me that there is magic in the most unlikely of places.
That is cool! Made me smile as I look out of the window and watch the rain pour down.
March 31st, 2011 | #
A lovely sentiment. Welcome to your new home. Hope you settle in quickly. Am sure you will.
March 31st, 2011 | #
Love this! What an awesome way to start the day : ) Such a fan Pia – LOVE reading your blog and LOVE Paris By Hand! x
March 31st, 2011 | #
you are right there is magic in the most unlikely places. all the best with your new house, so exciting for you…. hope you are well. much love mady xxx
March 31st, 2011 | #
yes, indeed. courage, friend!
March 31st, 2011 | #
Hey, I just happened upon this post. My nickname is Sparkles. What a coincidence. I am half Dutch and I am wondering how you cope with the culture differences between Australia and Holland. A bit of changeover eh?
March 31st, 2011 | #
Welcome to Australia!
Love the sparkles… even a picture of a jar of sparkles makes me smile!
March 31st, 2011 | #
loved this post. best of luck, Pia as you feather your new nest.
michele
March 31st, 2011 | #
i hope you’re getting settled and making your new house a home. xo
March 31st, 2011 | #
just the sparkle that I needed cleaning my mess, i will keep going even though it’s already 9pm.
March 31st, 2011 | #
What a wonderful sentiment! I wish you all happiness and love in your new home!
March 31st, 2011 | #
What sort of magic could they do when released?
March 31st, 2011 | #
Oh, Pia! We’re just about to embark on our little journey home from Italy to Canada. Amongst the chaos, I’ll think of your jar of sparkles!
March 31st, 2011 | #
We move into our new place in London tomorrow, Pia, so at least we can think of one another going through the madness of moving!
March 31st, 2011 | #
So glad I am not alone in my jar of sparkles ( mine is behind the sofa ) I accidently kicked it there when I was hoovering months ago and only I know its there!
March 31st, 2011 | #
Wonderful! Lots of luck in your new place Pia!
March 31st, 2011 | #
Good luck with your move….hope you uncover more long lost treasures as you unpack!
March 31st, 2011 | #
Now I’m curious as to what those sparkles are made of.
March 31st, 2011 | #
That is sweet…..good luck with it all 🙂
March 31st, 2011 | #
I agree: a perfect, lovely, inspiring and FUN reflection. Here’s to sparkles!
March 31st, 2011 | #
Congrats! I can’t wait to see what you do with the place. I’m sure it will be magical. 🙂
March 31st, 2011 | #
wow, this post made me smile bigtime!!
Lovely.
(in fact, I also have a jar full of sparkles at home. Though, it’s hidden in a box in my closet, but afterthis, it’ll get a nicer spot in our livingroom!)
March 31st, 2011 | #
That is awesome…we are in the same boat, just got our internet…still surrounded by chaos though. It’s the little things…
March 31st, 2011 | #
This gave me such a big smile today. Thank you for sharing the little magic you found. 🙂
March 31st, 2011 | #
I believe that’s what they call serendipity!
April 1st, 2011 | #
Aww! I hope your move starts to be more smooth and that you can easily get all settled in and make your house a cosy home.
What a little inspirational post, dear! I love your little jar of sparkles. I think I need a couple sitting about my bedroom!
xoxox
April 1st, 2011 | #
welcome back to beautiful sydney town.
April 1st, 2011 | #
that is a rare quality Pia…the ability to find beauty and happiness wherever you look! hope you feel settled soon! xx meenal
April 1st, 2011 | #
Currently on holidays in NSW and having a slumber party at the Intercon! The whole city is a jar of sparkles…Today I caught the Manly ferry, spent a months pay at Doug up on Bourke, Bought Sandbag coloured chalkboard paint at Society, had Moet at Establishment and just sat next to KD lang at Club lounge upstairs and gazed at the opera house!!!!! Gorgeous weather and happy days 😉
Enjoying being back….and hope you enjoy getting back to Melbourne. Miss P
April 1st, 2011 | #
Magical! My 4 year old artist would go crazy for a jar of sparkles…
April 2nd, 2011 | #
love that thought… thank u !
April 2nd, 2011 | #
such a beautiful sentiment. good luck getting settled and cozy!
April 2nd, 2011 | #
Wonderful image and such magical words. Hang in there, change always ruffles our feathers but you find your nest soon. xo
April 2nd, 2011 | #
Hooray for your new home! I love the jar full of sparkles- seems like a nice gift to send out randomly to friends.
April 3rd, 2011 | #
Oh welcome to Australia! Although I see you have been here before 🙂 Love your work x
April 3rd, 2011 | #
What wonderful idea. On my shopping list today, next to bananas and cheese, will be to pick up some sprinkles for our fireplace…thanks for the inspiration!
April 3rd, 2011 | #
Moving is the worst! But finding the sparkly bits was a plus in making the challenges more bearable. Hope all your things arrived w/o damage or loss. Missing you in Amsterdam, but glad you found a good landing place in Sydney. xo
April 3rd, 2011 | #
I always find that a little bit of sparkle goes a long way
April 4th, 2011 | #
How will it feel to be lodged on terra firma again? But you’re home! I imagine you’ll have lots more room for your magical sparkles and props and a space for someone to make his music –
all the ingredients for a happy new home!
Here, the cherry, crabapple and magnolia tress are dripping with blooms, as you experience the first changes of autumn – I thought of you around rue du Pont Louis-Philippe this weekend.
Bises to you, Pia!
April 4th, 2011 | #
Congrats on moving into your new place! There is ALWAYS sparkle to be found in life. 😛
April 4th, 2011 | #
i love this idea!
April 5th, 2011 | #
That’s just beautiful.
April 5th, 2011 | #
Congratulations on the new move! I love following your adventures 🙂 Looking forward to this episode as well.
April 5th, 2011 | #
Thats’ a really beautiful post…thank you, I needed that today.
April 6th, 2011 | #
A new home, how lovely, it always feels so “romantic” moving into a new home …. look forward to seeing more !!!
April 7th, 2011 | #
congratulations on your move…. and i too keep sparkles in jars, still. 🙂
April 7th, 2011 | #
sparkles in a jar is perfect! i hope you’re settling in nicely pia. we all know it takes some time to adjust to a new place, but in your case the changes are pretty big (but hopefully really really good)! good luck with the unpacking – maybe you’ll find more loveliness to share =)
April 7th, 2011 | #
Pia, You make everything sparkle. Love your emails and facebook.
I have a friend who is interesting enough for you to check out. Go here: paulasweet.com
enjoy! J
April 7th, 2011 | #
All the best with your new life in Sydney!! I always find inspiration from your blog and your life 🙂 Thank you!
April 8th, 2011 | #
Have a nice and magical start!
Salut!
Franka
April 8th, 2011 | #
only the most perfect thing, ever.
May 8th, 2011 | #