Friday, March 11, 2011

A year ago today...

..(well, a year ago last Tuesday anyway - it's a bit hard to post with no internet access. Just pretend I haven't been awol for the past week!) 

...I thought I might have a go at starting a little blog of my own, after reading (and loving) so many others. And I'm so glad I did, because this little blog of mine has completely changed my life. I thought it might be fun to take a trip down memory lane, and re-visit some of my posts over the past year.

A constant theme has been painting - no surprises there. I've painted everything from my kitchen...



...nice huh?  You can read the full story here if you missed it first time around.

...this mirror



....a canvas or two


...furniture


...and of course, loads of new artwork




















all these and more in my Etsy shop
























you can see more of these larger works on canvas here and on my Facebook page


I've shared some of my favourite houses from around the world...























...but by far, the best thing over the past year has been meeting you all. It's been great to connect with so many fabulous, generous, like-minded souls, many of whom I now consider friends. Thank you for your company, your friendship, support and advice. You've made this adventure so much better than I could ever have imagined. And don't worry, I've got lots more planned for the next twelve months and beyond, including some big surprises I'm busting to spill the beans about (I'll finally be able to reveal all in the next week or so). Hope you stick around for the ride!

33 comments:

  1. Thank you for all that you've shared over the past year Kerri.

    You have offered so much in the way of design, art, insight and general loveliness.

    Congratulations on your blogaversary and here's to the year to come!

    xx Felicity

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  2. Copngratulations on one year of blogging. It looks like I need to find time to go back further and do some catching up.

    Hugs,
    Lisa x

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  3. Ive enjoyed following you on this journey Kerri..and am so honoured to call you my friend ;) x

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  4. happy anniversary what a year ...you have done so much...i look forward to many more of your new designs and your BIG surprise..happy weekend lovey xxx

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  5. Happy blog birthday!!! I just had mine last month and I agree with you 100%, blogging has changed my life in so many ways! So thank you for being part of this wonderful world! xo

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  6. I don't remember when I found your blog, but I must say it is one of my favourites. I love the personal flavour to it and that you include all you art. I especially love that wall canvas....looking forward to your 2nd blogging year.

    Chania

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  7. Oh, Kerri, happy 1st blogoversary! Bravo you - what a stunning spot you've crafted in Blogland. I haven't been following since the start so I'll have to look at the kitchen posts - what an extraordinary transformation! I'm so delighted to have found you in this vastness. J x

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  8. Kerri it has been a fun journey and I am sure the next year will be just as fun!!! Happy one year blogaversary, Kathysue

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  9. Doesn't time fly! I am nearly up for one year too. It has been great to meet you to Kerri, thanks for your friendship. Lets do coffee again soon! ;-)

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  10. Has it really only been a year? I remember it took me ages to follow you and was very happy when I sorted my confusion out!
    Here's to many more bloggy years Kerri!

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  11. Congratulations Kerri, it's been such a pleasure "getting to know you", and what fun the last blog-year has been for both of us :)

    Why don't you celebrate by sugning up for the Northern Light first ever giveaway? A Scandinavian Decorating Book is up for grabs !!

    Northern Light

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  12. Congratulations Kerri! Looking forward to the ride!

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  13. Congrats on the 1 year of blogging! I absolutely love what you have done with your kitchen, the transformation is incredible. Wishing you many more years of blogging to come! xx

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  14. Kerri what a lovely journey you have had over the past 12 months! I am so glad you began blogging as you are so inspirational. And classy. Cheers to another 12 months...

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  15. Hi Kerri

    I am glad I can be the first to comment on your anniversary blog. It's because of you that I entered the blogoshere. Five months ago I googled 'Noosa Interiors' and your blog was what caught my eye in the search results. Now I have found a new love, that is akin to having a new boyfriend. I have had more loving out of this new world in 7 days, than I have had from Mr Beach House in seven years. So thank you for everyting. You have changed my life.

    Best wishes Carolyn

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  16. Hi Kerri, I'm so glad I found your blog, your style and concept for your artwork is exactly (pretty close)to what I was going to go into for a business....before baby number two arrived. I still dabble a little in painting but now all my focus is on building up one of our business's Build4Cost. I would love to promote your work to our Brisbane clients.

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  17. I hope those pesky little gremlins get kicked into touch really soon...I've missed you! I think I may have already said happy blog birthday, but just in case I imagined that...consider it said very loudly and happily. You are a star :)

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  18. Congratulations on your blogaversary Kerri! I have enjoyed your many (and varied) posts and look forward to all that you have planned for the next 12 months. ;)Sharyne

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  19. Congratulations on a fabulous year Kerri! Nicolex

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  20. Congratulations Kerri! You are a creative genius. How amazing is your kitchen transformation? I did miss it the first time. But don't worry, you won't be able to get rid of me now. x

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  21. I love what you did to your kitchen Kerri. Did you have the cupboard dorrs professionally spray painted or do it yourself?
    Love the colour on the walls of the kitchen. Can you share what it is please?
    I've been so inspired by your Hamptons blog, it's finally given me inspiration for our house. Am now covered in white paint from painting every picture and photo frame in the house, heaps of knick knacks, a pine wash stand and a tiny cupboard. I've passed your blog on to several friends - one who's building a Hamptons style house overlooking Sydney Harbour. :-)
    CC

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  22. oh kerri- huge hugs on a year...

    i remember the kitchen post...
    &
    the stunning mirror post....
    &
    THAT house i think we both had our eye on ;)!!
    &
    love the paintiings...

    so much growth....
    melissa xxx

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  23. I've loved following your blog...so much wonderful inspiration. Look forward to hearing the news!! Happy Friday ~

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  24. Of course I will be here fro the ride. I love this blog, I rarely miss a post although I don't always comment. Your kitchen makeover is one of my all time favs.

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  25. Hi Kerri!!! and happy blogoversary dear!!! I'm one lucky owner of one of your beautiful drawings and I want to say again thank you!!!
    Hugs!
    Mara

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  26. I adore your blog, as well as your work. Congratulations on your 1 year! I have only been blogging for a couple of months now and love it! Here is to another great year. Cheers!

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  27. Love your work and blog Kerri! Congratulations and right back atcha! Blogging is so fun and I wouldn't want to be without it! have a great week! :0

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  28. Thanks everyone for your sweet comments. Meeting lovely people like you all has, by far, been the best part of blogging, so thank you for being such a wonderful part of it all.
    CC - I sprayed my kitchen myself, with a Wagner spray gun. The wall colour is very similar to Dulux Ecru, but I haven't decided whether that will stay yet.
    Thanks again everyone, and have a great week,
    Kerri xx

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  29. I'm so glad I found your blog - I love it! It's exciting to see you reflect on a year of so much growth. I look forward to seeing so much more coming up!
    http://bjdhausdesign.blogspot.com/

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  30. Congrats on one year of blogging! Love your work - thanks for sharing it with us! Tracey xx

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  31. Kerri, thank you so much for your beautiful comment, I appreciate your kind words more than you could imagine! Might I mention that I absolutely love your paintings, they are so unique and special and I would love to blog about them! Yes I am so excited about my online store and can't wait to share it with you, it should be up in two weeks but I'll keep you posted! Thanks again xx

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  32. I just love your blog!

    The first photo after this text: I've shared some of my favourite houses from around the world...

    I am assuming is in Brisbane because of the jacaranda to the right. Would you have the website bookmarked? I am totally in love with it and as we are about to build a beach house in Victoria, I would love it to look like it.

    Gayle x0

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