The month of October

I always say the last quarter of the year always flies by.

It's filled with Christmas party celebrations, Spring weddings, parties, birthdays, celebrations. It must be something about being warmer and everyone wants to have a good time and be festive! I can't believe it is the 1st of November today, the year truly is flying!

I love looking back on the month that was and taking stock, so here is a snapshot of my October.

Mr Coopar is a little camera shy, but I had to get a quick snap of him with all his wooly winter fur before he had his Summer haircut!

As always, there are been some beautiful house tours on the blog, this is the home of Interior Designer Donna Guyler. Be sure to take a peek, if you love coastal inspired homes.

Who doesn't love a before & after transformation photo? Here is a snapshot of my pool when we moved in to our first home three years ago and now. I was so excited to be recently featured over on Reno Addict, with my complete reno transformation, go and check it out!

I have been busy making Christmas orders and also stocking my store, here is a dreamer that I made that was sent off to a lovely customer last week.

I have been so lucky to be driving my Ford Kuga all over the countryside - here is a snap of my recent adventure in the Tweed Valley.

Do yourself a favour. Feast your eyes on this house porn - so gorgeous, this Brisbane home has had a major renovation and it is so effortlessly elegant. View the home here.

Hubby took a boys fishing trip away last month and sent me this snap of Fraser Island and the gorgeous blue waters. Next time I am going for sure! Heaven!

Did you catch my travel tips on Waikiki? Here they are if you are planning a Hawaii holiday soon, or know someone who is.

I have been filling my house with lots of fresh blooms lately and loving it. It is so nice to have the smell of sweet flowers and be able to admire their colour and texture. How pretty are these?

So what's in store for November? I am heading off to a wedding next weekend in Newcastle and I can't wait! Then off to a girls weekend in Noosa later in the month. In between that there will be work, beach days and some Christmas shopping - I am going to be organised this year and start early!

What about you? Anything exciting happening for you in November?