I've had a makeover!!!!

Well, not me (but I could sure do with one), but Dragonfly Interiors website has!
We got up super-early this morning (0500) and have been working like mad all morning!
A big thank you to the long-suffering Mr Dragonfly for his help with photoshop, and coffee-making!!

To celebrate the new look, we are offering FREE delivery all this week (to Australian addresses only) for all orders on Dragonfly Interiors and Lanternshop! So exciting :-)

Still got a lot of work to do on the two websites, which I will slowly chip away at this week!
Enjoy the rest of your weekend - time for me to indulge in a couple of well-earned cupcakes!!!

I'm getting a dragon fruit!!!

As you all know, my newest obsession is the dragon fruit (see my earlier posts). I've been putting it out to the universe now for two weeks that I want to be able to obtain some here in Brisbane - and guess what?! I've purchased two cuttings (one for red flesh (which I've never seen before) and one for regular dragon fruit), and they are on their way to me as I type!!! I can't believe I'm gonna have my own trees!! Such an exciting day for me :-)
If you are wanting more info on where to buy, click here!
Here's the beautiful flower

The flower bud

and the tree .... I hope mine looks like this soon!

Here's a few interesting facts about this unusual fruit:
* The plant originated in South America and the French bought it to Vietnam (where it's now one of their biggest export products)
* They are a member of the cactus family, so they need far less water and fertiliser than most crops. The stems can grow up to 7m!
* In Australia, the flowers will begin in October, going through til May - but when they flower its only open for 1 night. The flowers are 30cm long.
* The fruit is ready approx 40 days after flowering.
* They are full of Vitamin C - Yay!!

I will keep you updated with their progress! Have a great weekend all :-)

Huge storm coming .....

There's a huge storm heading to Brisbane tonight. I do hope my brand new vege garden is going to survive!! I've spent several hours this week lovingly tending to it. If you look closely (or enlarge the pic), you'll see I'm even getting my first chilli. Wildly exciting!.
Please, please, please still be there tomorrow hanging on my teeny tiny tree!

My dream powder room ......

Image from homebeautiful.com

Isn't this the most beautiful little room you've ever seen???! I found this image this morning whilst scrolling through blog-land and I'm soooooo in love!!! I've been thinking about it all day! Where can I put this most wonderful embroidered dragonfly wallcovering in my home??? (I know I'll find a place)!! I want it, and I'm sure I need it too!!!
Maybe I can ask Santa if it can appear in my stocking ......... ;-)

The winner of the giveaway is .......

OK!! Here is Patsy modelling the prize one last time ....


OK, and here's the prize draw!



At the exact moment of drawing, lucky follower number 43 was drawn - and that is the lovely Lorenza from Mexico. Congratulations!! Its even more special as today is Lorenza's birthday, so pop by her blog and send birthday wishes :-)

I'm sorry about poor picture quality, but its getting late here and we are all a little tired after Melbourne Cup celebrations!!

Thank you again to all my dear blog friends for all your wonderful comments that I really enjoy reading each day!

Vietnamese cakes featuring the Dragon fruit!

My new favourite fruit (since my most recent visit to Vietnam) is the Dragon fruit. Its has the most magnificent looking textured pink skin, and the most interesting and beautiful flesh!
The bottom pic is the whole fruit and the third pic (which was my breakfast snack) shows a slice of dragon fruit.




Then, on my last day in Saigon I spotted these amazing cakes, complete with dragon fruit decoration on top.
Mmmmmmmmm, my mouth is watering again as my mind drifts back to that wonderful day ....
Don't you think these look just incredible???!! and why can't I get this fruit in Brisbane???!
Quick reminder - my giveaway is drawn tomorrow night! Automatic entry to all blog followers :-)

Look what I found!

Look what I picked up today at the Finders Keepers markets in Brisbane! They are officially now my new favourite hair clips and I can't wait to wear them!
Here's the link if you'd like some too.





And here's my special offer for this week (dragonfly tea set for 2) - there's only a limited number left so be quick! Visit weekly special offer page at website.