If It's Tuesday: Down By The Seaside

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If It's Tuesday

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This must be the Sydney: Down By The Seaside

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[some rocks]

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[more rocks]

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[waves]

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[more waves]

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Down By The Seaside

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It's been a while since I posted a Tuesday Travel Post . .. Well this is not one either! ... Unless a five minute journey can be considered travel.. Then we are on the money!!

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A five minute journey.. across vast lands, treacherous roads, and a couple of roundabouts and we find ourselves at the seaside. For those of you not living in Sydney.. this could be a travel post .. right? Travel by proxy... as that would be Sydney skyline in the background folks. I know, I could have made it clearer.. but then it wouldn't be mysterious.

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... Ok darn you.. Here's a close up!...

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Don't Forget:

Giveaway entry is open till midnight Friday 10th September [sydney time]

Just click on the button below

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IMAGE SOURCE:

All Text, Photography & Artwork by me - [Being Ruby©]

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Ode To Spring: Come Back We Love You!

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Spring Is On My Doorstep

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Bye Bye Winter

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Hello Spring

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... You are finally here my friend...

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Not just a favourite season.. but also a frame of mind..The flowers know it is spring....everywhere I look spring is blossoming out all over... and with that comes the feeling of excitement and renewal ... new growth... new adventures... new hope... ... a clean slate!!! and the world coming alive with colour!! ... Even the weather has changed on cue!! Longer days & warm breezes heralding springtime....I've gone to sleep in winter.. and woken with the spring!!!

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Time to spread my wings and dream a little dream. To make like a butterfly and flit from flower to flower... to swim in the salty goodness of the sea and cleanse my body and spirit... to be a wild thing.... and run bare footed in the fields... To dream a little dream.....

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... Thank you spring.. You have come back into my life ...

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To all my readers in these great southern lands

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Happy Spring!

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[photography & artwork by me - beingRuby©]

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Spring Has Stage Fright

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THE DIFFERENCE A DAY MAKES: It seems spring its a little shy... September 1 she burst onto the stage, adorned with blossoms and sunshine.. Her opening number of warm breezes and bird song was a huge success... The crowds cheered and adored her with a standing ovation, thrilled to witness this long awaited spectacle.. And then.... as the sun set on the first performance, she hid under the protective cloak of mother winter... Seems stage fright had set in.. The bright spotlight sun had dazzled and confused her.. Spring is missing and hasn't returned for her second act.. I'm sure she'll be back... Sure it was just first day jitters... So my post today is for you dear Spring.. Sweet child of the seasons... Don't be afraid.. we loved you from our first sighting and know you will be a tremendous success.... Come back little spring.. your faithful bird friends and loving audience await you!!!

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Thank You Fabulous Readers and Followers

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Thanks to everyone for your continued support ... and hi out there to new followers!!!!

The 'Julies' thank you all for your fabulous response to the giveaway and wish you all good luck with the draw.. and if you haven't had a chance to enter yet ...Just click on the button below

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entry is open till midnight Friday 10th September [sydney time]

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IMAGE SOURCE:

All Text, Photography & Artwork by me - [Being Ruby©]

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THIS HAS BEEN ANOTHER RUBY TIME PRODUCTION:

Produced in association with: 'Spring', The Colour 'Pink' and 'MAC in the box'

'Spring Blossoms' prefer to stay at Ritz Carlton during production shoots

[Ruby would prefer to stay at the Ritz Carlton too!]

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'Spring Blossoms' and are;

Dressed by: Nature

Footwear by: Mother Earth

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SPRING Giveaway: Chic Little Shop

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Spring Is Here

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Happy Spring Everyone in the southern hemisphere!!! With spring comes new beginnings.. and spring blossoms everywhere... I'm very excited about the arrival of spring here in Australia.. So excited I have put together some spring blossoms for you.. but have decided to postpone it for a bit! ......No not Spring itself [I'm not that good!!] ...... Just my Spring Blossoms post... It will be coming up soon [my 200th post!] ... but right now I'm more excited about sharing some other new beginning with you... a new Etsy shop and a spring giveaway.

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.... Introducing ....

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Chic Little Shop Etsy

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My dear friend Julie of 'Chic Little Shop' blogspot has just opened her New Esty Shop. To celebrate the opening, and the arrival of spring, she has kindly offered THREE of her French Inspired Linen Cushion Covers to one of my readers ... Yes... All three to one winner...

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The talented and generous Julie is another Aussie blogger .. and was one of my first followers.. Last year you may have seen me post the wonderful tote bag Julie created for me. Actually 'tote' bag is a poor description for the exceptional quality of workmanship that went into Julie's creation. So if my lovingly created bag is anything to go by... I expect her cushion covers will be of the same high standard.

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Here is a sample to tempt your taste buds

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French Inspiration

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How about New York?

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Some Aussie Flavour?

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Or Good Old Fashioned Love!

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Style Notes

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All Julie's designs are printed on quality Belgium Style linen in a natural oatmeal colour. A hidden zipper ensures a professional finish and allows easy removal for cleaning.. There are currently 9 designs available.. all in a square 42cm x 42cm size which is a perfect fit with a standard 45cm x 45cm insert.

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How to Be In It To Win It

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As you all know I like the number THREE so there are three chances to win;

And Entry is Open to Any Reader Anywhere In The World

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1: Just leave a comment mentioning which of Julie's Cushion Covers you would like to win ... [to see all NINE of her fabulous range pop over to her Etsy via this link here ... [Chic Little Shop Etsy]

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2: If you are a new or existing follower of either mine or Julie's blogs.. Leave a separate comment for a second chance

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3: For a third chance.. post or display the giveaway button on your blog.. and leave a separate comment letting us know that too!

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!! Don't forget to leave separate comments for extra chances!!

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The giveaway will remain open until midnight Friday 10th September [sydney time]

... and the winner announced shortly after...

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Good Luck Everyone - Have A Great Week

... and ...

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Project Genesis

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Pop over to my friend Suzan at Old Grey Mare blogspot for this month's Project Genesis

For ideas to save our planet

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GIVEAWAY NOW CLOSED - THANKS FOR ALL YOUR LOVELY ENTRIES

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IMAGE SOURCE:

Spring Flower Images: Photography & Artwork by me - [Being Ruby©]

Cushion Cover Images: Chic Little Shop

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