Sunday, April 17, 2011

Slow Weekend

Gorgeous artwork by the beautiful Anne Harwell of Annechovie
This weekend has been a blissful combination of slow life - resting, reading, cooking, sleeping, playing with the Humphrey and doing as little as possible and I've loved it. 

I find a little Norah Jones playing in the background, a good book and a fragrant candle burning is so restorative.  I adore candles, Glasshouse are one of my favourites and I have them burning a lot of the time when I'm home.  One of my very few indulgences is a space in my cupboard filled with supplies ready to go when one has flickered out.  The fragrances are divine, this one above is 'Caracas' other favourites are 'Amalfi Coast' 'Montego Bay' and 'Little Black Dress'. 

Did you know that Glasshouse have a little sister offspring called Circa Home?  Their home fragrances are just as delicious.  The special thing about Circa Home is that each fragrance represents a particular year so far I've had 1962 Jasmine & Magnolia, 1972 Coconut & Orris Root and 1998 Mango & Papaya and each candle comes with a special story about it's inspiration. Like this one...

1972 is inspired by sizzling picnics on the beach, sandy sandwiches and buckets and spades. Reef oil and boogie boards. Never-ending road trips. Family holidays that make up the fabric of childhood memories.

Image via Circa Home Fragrances

I seem to be a collector of the beautiful and talented Anne Harwell's (Annechovie) artwork as well, my newest addition is the Suzani Settee pictured above which arrived on Thursday in the mail, when I opened it my heart skipped a beat, it's so pretty!

Hope your weekend has been as relaxing and rejuvenating as mine.

Keren
xx
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18 comments:

  1. Raine and SageApril 17, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    Ah just reading the word 'slow' appeals to me. Fortunately mine was much the same, although the 3 and 4 year old aren't so slow. I guess it's all about being happy in the moment.
    Love Glass House candles, and I've not heard of Circa Home, so thanks for the introduction. Your new print is gorgeous!!

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  2. SharnelApril 18, 2011 at 6:18 AM

    Sounds like bliss
    xox

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  3. Keren - The Brown Trading Co.April 19, 2011 at 6:06 AM

    It was a gorgeous weekend.

    Yes Circa Home is gorgeous - check them out :o)

    Keren
    xx

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  4. Angela SteynApril 19, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    Oh this sounds like my perfect weekend!!! I'm a massive Glasshouse fan (I have a cupboard full of them) and can't believe I didn't know about the Circa range... I'm so excited! I'm gonna get me some new candles!

    Angela x

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  5. beachvintage.comApril 19, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    Glad you had a nice weekend Keren. I love having them too!

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  6. The Beauty MethodApril 19, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    I saw the Circa Home the other day at Handworks in Melbourne and wondered what the years were all about. Great gift idea for those born in a particular year that they have a fragrance for. Thanks for sharing, love your blog, now sharing! Miss Walker xoxo

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  7. annechovieApril 20, 2011 at 12:14 AM

    Keren~
    Thank you for your very kind words! You're so sweet to post this and those candles are great. I am very happy that you're enjoying your print! xo

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  8. Beautifully Seaside // Formerly Chic Coastal Living April 21, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    I love candles, as well! I'll have to try the one you love, too! Your blog is so delightful! I love it!

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  9. designchicApril 21, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    Adore Anne's work...love the settee print!!

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  10. AnonymousApril 25, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    There is nothing better than a slow weekend.....I also adore my candles and at the moment my favourite is a simple Vanilla Bean soy candle.

    xx

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  11. annechovieApril 26, 2011 at 1:22 AM

    I hope you had a nice holiday wknd., Keren! Have a great week! xx

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  12. Sprout GalleryApril 29, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    Lovely! Glad to have discovered your blog.

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  13. MariaMay 2, 2011 at 12:19 AM

    ove the settee print! Happy Sunday!

    http://design-elements-blog.com/

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  14. Will @ Bright.BazaarMay 5, 2011 at 6:18 AM

    A lovely weekend - love that candle and artwork shot!

    Thanks for stopping by Bright.Bazaar today.

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  15. Tessa WhiteMay 5, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    Ooh, do the Circa Range burn and smell as good as the Glasshouse? I have never found a better candle yet xx

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  16. Keren - The Brown Trading Co.May 5, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    I LOVE LOVE LOVE Glasshouse but seriously their Circa range is just as good, the fragrances are divine, give them a go!

    Keren
    xx

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  17. The MoerksMay 6, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    It sounds like you had a blissful weekend. We are gearing up to footy and netball on Saturday and footy again on Sunday. I will have to light some candles in the evenings to create that lovely restful ambience.

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  18. MochatiniMay 10, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    sounds like a fun weekend. norah jones is one of my FAVS.
    manvi @ mochatini

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