bilthoven…
Posted in holland, pia's photos April 30th, 2009 by piablog

…is just so pretty. with it’s birch lined bicycle paths, dreamy dutch homes, and a breathtaking forest to wander through, I would certainly say this town is a little secret slice of heaven. walking to the studio everyday was such a treat, take a look…

The shoot is over now and I’m back in the (blog)house, ready to share some more day enhancing things with you. Unfortunately I had no luck getting hold of fresh rye, but I want to thank everyone of you who tried to get me some! I had such lovely offers from as far as Estonia and Texas – you guys are the best. Even though we couldn’t make it happen I absolutely appreciate your efforts. No doubt I’ll have some more fabulously obscure prop requests and I’ll be sure to call on you for help.

Today I managed to snap some shots of the gorgeous studio I’ve been working in so I’ll post these photos soon.

But now, everyone take a deep breath. I have something coming up in my next post that I hope will be so day enhancing for you that you will be throwing your fists up in the air yelling ‘yippee!!’. I can barely contain my excitement…

travelling through the dutch countryside…
Posted in amsterdam, pia's photos April 29th, 2009 by piablog

For the past week or so I’ve been traveling back and forth from a gorgeous studio in Bilthoven, here in The Netherlands. Each morning and each night on the trains home I see the most beautiful scenery – lambs playing, cows grazing, horses galloping… all amongst lovely old dutch farmhouses, and the greenest grass. It’s a wonderful way to arrive to work and a wonderful way to leave. I haven’t had a chance to take photos of the town which is so picturesque, and unfortunately tomorrow is my last day on the shoot. So I will take my camera in the hope to catch a moment here and there to show you around. I’ve really enjoyed this shoot and the team I’m working with, and hope to work with them again. It’s a bit of a way to travel everyday, but it’s been such a pleasure! Here are some photos I’ve captured while on the train thus far…

gorgeous, non?

xx

PS oops I nearly left out this one…

anzac biscuits at my doorstep on anzac day…
Posted in australia, pia's photos April 25th, 2009 by piablog

today I came home to find that fellow aussie expat and dear friend Zoë had popped over with some home baked anzac biscuits for me and French Boy, in honour of anzac day. So so sweet. This little parcel made my day. Thank you Zoë.

Today is also my gorgeous goddaughter’s first birthday. She is having a little party tomorrow. She will be a ladybeetle for the day as my cousin has not only found the sweetest ladybeetle outfit for her, but even made a ladybeetle cake.

I will be there in spirit. Ladybeetle spirit, of course. Happy Birthday sweet baby girl.

xx

enhancing the (earth’s) every day…
Posted in nature, pia's photos April 23rd, 2009 by piablog

Happy Earth Day my dear readers! I took this photo on the plane to Sydney in January. I still have so many photos and stories to share with you from that trip! All in good time.

“one thing that makes me smile”…
Posted in blog favourites, pia's photos April 18th, 2009 by piablog

(blog)pal joanna, author of one of our favourite blogs called a cup of jo and glamour magazine’s blog smitten, asked me last week if I might like to participate in her new series on smitten called “one thing that makes me smile”. She asked me to write a paragraph or so about something I do or like that makes my life happy.

Would you like to know what I said?

Well, click here to find out!! I’ll give you a clue: It has something to do with this photo above.

Thank you joanna!

xx

PS a new behind the scenes up next!