Alice's journey into womanhood

Wandering through the racks of my favourite boutique, searching for the next favourite piece or should I say pieces to be added to my slowly growing wardrobe, An hour later both arms laden with treasures searching for my purse and that all important card
"you look Gorgeous" that can only be Kym-Lee the owner and fashion designer of Veducci.
" Oh I love your blouse" she exclaims, as she starts playing with the fabric and seeing how it drapes
Within minutes she's insisted on taking a pattern with the aim to remake my blouse with her own flair added.

It is, actually the most empowering feeling. When someone with so much style adores an item your wearing so much, that they have to get a copy of it.

A month later I have finally been shown the finished result and as much as I love my original blouse, I have to say it pales in comparison to what she has created. Needless to say I will be getting several of these blouses in the near future.
The hardest decision will be which of the 33 different colour combinations to pick there all so lovely.

Definitely ordering this one

Veducci Pty Ltd
15/178-182 Duke Street
Braybrook VIC 3019
(03)9311 9800
www.veducci.com.au

Christmas in July

Food, Friends and laughter
What more could you possibly want from life
Once again my lovely friend organised the now regular Christmas in July.
And once more she thanklessly succeeded in making an event to remember

Walking into "Oenoviva" a restaurant that had once been "Monroe's" still a regular meeting point. I was instantly taken back to last years event, and the lovely dress I wore last year.

And this year was no different

A table full of wonderful people coming together to share a meal and a laugh as we enjoyed a sumptuous traditional Christmas dinner.
All the while being serenaded by the seductive Jazz singer, singing all of my favourite songs
Honey glazed ham with tart apple sauce, Turkey and cranberry jelly, roast potatoes and pumpkin. Sausages and gravy. All perfectly cooked and piled high on platters. The only thing missing was the Yorkshire puddings my mum used to make.
Finished of with what can only be described as the most sumptuous Christmas pudding and double thick cream I've ever had.
With belly's full, I'm sure we would have all gone for a quick nap if only there had been lounge chairs.

I know Christmas is only Five months away, but I am already looking forward to the next Christmas in July.