Sunday, September 20, 2009

Our "Mid Week Weekend" :o)

My darling husband and I managed to getaway for a couple of days last week - just the two of us to celebrate our 20th anniversary (which was actually a couple of weeks ago). We chose the most gorgeous B&B at Laidly called Branell Homestead . We had the most relaxing time, you can see that on the piccy below, that's my beloved having a quiet read on the lovely breezy verandah .......
There were cows grazing in the paddocks in front of the homestead and these delightful ladies in a chookhouse up the back :o) .........
I couldn't resist taking this arty type piccy of these gorgeous silk roses that were on the dresser, they were scented and they smelt delicious!!!
Here's the brekky hamper that arrived the first morning ... how yummy does that all look??!?! We had muffins, scones, pastries, cereal, croissants, fruit, yoghurt, juice ... there was enough food there for a family of 5 he he he ......
We visited the local shops while we were there and I simply couldn't resist this lovely fridge magnet ... what a lovely sentiment!!!Here's us playing "Tommy Tourist" at the lookout at Laidly ;o) .....
And here's the rest of the trinkets that 'followed me home' he he ... Don't you just love those keys??!!! Irresistable!!!!! We found the little antique iron at a huge antique store in Esk, and I just had to buy some pretty silk roses to remind me of our lovely getaway :o). We also managed to catch up with gorgeous Kris from Tagalong Teddies for lunch at the Chocolate Cottage Cafe in Highfield but I forgot to get a piccy of the 3 of us ..... grrr!! Nevermind, that just means we'll have to go back and do it again he he ... that ok with you Kris???

Don't forget our fabulous "Among the Gumtrees" giveaways!!! Look at the gorgeous goodies our lovely Vicki is offering ..... hmmm, what name can I come up with so that I can enter too he he he??? Don't you love that table mat, Vicki made it herself and it has cinnamon in it so that when you put a warm pot on it it will smell delicious .... how clever is that!!??!
So off you go ... straight over to Vicki's at Tozz's Corner and enter her giveaway!!!!!
Talk soon .......

15 comments:

Lurline said...

Wow, looks so romantic - glad you enjoyed!
Hugs - Lurline♥

Kris Meares - Tag Along Teddies said...

Hey Joy! I can't believe we BOTH forgot our cameras!! EEEK! What sort of bloggers are we! :0) And it's DEFINITELY fine by me that we organise a return trip ... just let me get my calendar! :0) Love the little hanger with your keys on it - I want a black one to match the draw pulls in my new kitchen, though. Glad you had a lovely get away to celebrate your anniversary - we had ... pizza. Hmmm ... think the Beloved needs work on his romantic gestures! :0) Bear Hugs! KRIS

Julie said...

congratulations to you both joy. looks like you had a lovely time. i like all the treasures you brought home. those cinnamon roses leave a gorgeous scent in your home.
julie :)

Sew Useful Designs said...

Hi Joy!

What a beautiful post - thank you for sharing your special occasion with us! {{hugs}}!!!

You and your DH looks o blissfully happy! Oh, and as for that hamper and those treasures that followed you home... ooh la la!!! Love it!

Hugs to a special lady!
Vikki xoxo

Jenny of Elefantz said...

You can smell the romance in the air from here!:-) What a beautiful time you had, Joy...and so many exquisite goodies you brought home. Your hubby is a darling, so I guess he already knows how blessed he is to have you for his wife. {{{hugs}}}

Wendyb said...

How wonderful...20 years and obviously still going strong. And what a beautiful place to celebrate it! My hubby and I spend a lovely time in Stanthorpe at a lovely B&B a few years ago....your photos bring back lovely memories...thank you!!!
Lucky we all didn't follow you or you would have had a fight on your hands for those trinkets!!!!! hehehe
;o) Wendy B

Fee said...

You both look so happy - As I know you are - I am so glad that you enjoyed your litle getaway and that breakfast looks delicious !!

Terry said...

What a lovely getaway! You two look so happy! And I love the saying on the fridge magnet! We should all be so lucky! :0)

Carin said...

Joy what a lovely getaway! I love the keys too! Isn't Kris just a doll.

Micki said...

What a lovely couple you are....You remind me so much of Joe and me.
Micki

Allie said...

What a romantic getaway! You two look SO happy. Congrats on 20 years! Love the goodies that followed you home, too!

Julia said...

looks so romantic Joy..
Perfect setting for an Anniversay..
Best wishes for the next 20 years +
Julia ♥

Julie said...

How nice, my kind of break. Love the keys.

Andrea said...

Congratulations Joy, 20 years! The B&B looks terrific and so do all the lovelies you collected.
Thank you for visiting my blog and leaving such kind words but mainly a very big thank you for solving my link problem. It's always simple when you know how.
Thanks again and here's hoping the next 20 years are at least as happy as the first.
Andrea

Bec said...

What a beautiful place to visit, congratulations on your anniversary!