Monday, 4 July 2011

Weekend Away

Hi all, how have you all been? Sorry for not posting for a few days, I have still got a cold and so have been taking it easy.

How was Fourth of July for all of my American blogging friends?? I have seen so many fabulous photos and stories of celebrations online, it seems like great fun!

I FINALLY had the last session of the root canal yesterday afternoon so when it all settles I should be fine and dandy!

The bf and I went away for the weekend. He's organised a big international conference which is happening this weekend, so it was nice to spend some time together before he's rushed off his feet! We went to a vineyard estate called Parehua and stayed in one of their 'luxury secluded cottages' - it was fabulous. We didn't do much other than watch films, drink some wine and relax as I was still quite sucky with the cold, but I DID manage to take a dip in the hot tub too! For medicinal purposes only of course!!

On the road to Martinborough..


Our cosy cottage (once the fire was on!)
The cottage peeked over the lake
View from the bedroom
Living room
I love all of the pillows and blankets!
The bf went and bought me the SAME dressing gown the following morning :D
Wine time in the hot tub!!!

VERY frosty the next morning! We don't get frost in Wellington so it was a nice change!
We cycled into town to browse the *ahem* FOUR shops!  
 What did you do this weekend?

Tonight it's my friend's birthday. She's also from the UK and so we are having a big 'expat' birthday meal to celebrate! Good times!
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21 comments:

  1. Daly4 July 2011 at 20:56

    What a lovely post! The weekend sounded like so much fun and your boyfriend sounds like such a thoughtful guy! So happy I followed you! Extremely gorgeous photos and wonderful writing.
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    xoxo

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  2. Aprilia Love4 July 2011 at 21:05

    Haha looks like you two had a good relaxing time! :)
    I think I need a getaway like that to unwind. I've been so tired of late :(
    On the weekend, my bf and I hung out and ate good food - what we usually do. Haha.
    Hope you found something good to buy at one of the four shops? Lol.

    xx

    http://aprilialove.com

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  3. AJ Blanton4 July 2011 at 21:37

    You looked like you had a really nice time. I spent the weekend babysitting for my nieces, nephews and great nephew while everyone else celebrated the fourth of July. :)
    AJ

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  4. Mackenzie4 July 2011 at 22:45

    That place looks gorgeous! I actually went to a vineyard today and did a wine tasting with some family. It was super relaxing, I just wish we would have got to stay in a nice room overnight like you did!

    Mackenzie

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  5. Angel Garcia4 July 2011 at 23:01

    Hmm that hot tub looks comfortable but small haha..

    All the best, Angel

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  6. My Modern Vintage5 July 2011 at 00:58

    oooh that tub looks nice! I am so jealous hope you had an amazing time!
    XX Ilana
    http://mymodernvintagefashion.blogspot.com/

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  7. whengeekmetchic5 July 2011 at 02:06

    the hottub looks so comfy n warm! :)

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  8. Ali5 July 2011 at 02:32

    looks so beautiful! I'm jealous!
    I need a holiday like that.

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  9. Cait5 July 2011 at 03:52

    It looks like such a lovely cottage, very relaxing :) looks like you had a nice time, shame about the cold, hope you are feeling better now :)

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  10. rosieposie5 July 2011 at 05:12

    sadie love this place is gorgeous! glad you had your final root canal ~ yay! but hope you're feeling better soon.
    xxxxx

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  11. Tanyabell5 July 2011 at 05:49

    gorgeous cottage...hope you are feeling better and had a great time!

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  12. Jaclyn Trecartin5 July 2011 at 06:31

    That is your winter?! Come to Atlantic Canada and see what real winter looks like, haha! The cottage looks very luxe indeed and so beautiful. This weekend I spent time with the bf, did laundry, and read my textbooks.

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  13. Neris5 July 2011 at 08:06

    WOW, lucky you! Everything looks amazing! Great photos!

    xx,

    Fashion Fractions

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  14. Oh to Be a Muse5 July 2011 at 16:15

    the living room looks lovely. this makes me want to go cycling in my neighborhood.

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  15. Joandy5 July 2011 at 16:50

    wine and hot tub!!! love them:)) the skys are sooooo pretty and blue, beautiful pictures!!
    http://mystylebyjoandy.blogspot.com

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  16. Unknown5 July 2011 at 17:07

    that house looks great! what a nice lil giveaway!

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  17. Selvaggia Capizzi5 July 2011 at 23:38

    Great place especially the bedroo and the hot tub! Wow!!!!
    xx
    http://dontcallmefashionblogger.blogspot.com

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  18. Carmen.6 July 2011 at 01:48

    Lovely photos!!Really nice cottage too!
    I'm now following your blog,following back?
    xoxo
    C.
    htt://outrepasser.blogspot.com

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  19. Sada6 July 2011 at 19:05

    What a lovely weekend away. The place looks beautiful. You made me laugh with the "four shops" comment! We've run into that more than once here in AU. Love this post!
    xo
    Sada
    Dressology HQ

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  20. Shasie6 July 2011 at 21:17

    Your vacation spot looks so serene and perfect! I hope you get better soon! My 4th of July was really fun!!

    Shasie
    Live Life in Style

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  21. Kimberly7 July 2011 at 10:18

    beautiful photos you look so adorable! so glad you got a weekend away and are hopefully feeling a lot better i'm sure a cold and root canal is a horrible combination!

    http://kc-citystyle.blogspot.com/

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