Saturday 29 August 2009

The wait is almost over...

By C.Elizabeth

There are two things I am very excited about at the moment: my holiday in my home country and my new Ted Baker dress.

I haven't been home for roughly a year now so I really can't wait to see all my family and to simply be in Canada. I am almost all ready to go despite the fact that we are leaving only Tuesday. My suitcase is mostly all packed and the same for my hand luggage. Bits and bobs and whatnots are still to be added but I am quite proud of myself for not being too "last minute"!




A while ago, I found the cutest name tags on ebay,very retro and colorful! I took pictures of the two we will be using but it actually came as a pack of four. I just don't know where in my suitcase I put the other two, which I am taking with me in case I lose one. After all, we all know how careful luggage handlers are!



A few days ago, I received a package I was waiting for impatiently. My new Ted Baker dress. I decided to wait until we get to Canada before wearing it... to make it even more special! But anyway, here it is:







The lovely Imogen gave me an award in July! She is such an adorable girl and her blog is one of my favorites... so I'm very flattered. Thank you!




The winner must list seven interesting things about themself:

1. I can hardly sit still... I either need to shake my legs or rock the chair in the living room. It kinda annoys Andy when he's trying to watch TV.

2. I worry a lot and very easily and often about silly things.

3.I used to moan about snow all the time... now I miss it. I used to enjoy rain... now I hate it.

4. I mostly only wear dresses and skirts due to the fact I really dislike wearing pants. I find them very uncomfortable.

5. I'm quite an impatient person, especially if I am excited about something.

6. I have always wanted to live somewhere down south but I somehow ended up in England. That simply shows how unpredictable life is!

7. I would have loved being a teenager in the 1950's and a young adult in the 1960's. I simply love those two decades...


I am giving it to:


Passionate Star

Hanne from My Life

Diamondcanopy

Resplendent Tranquility



I am leaving on Tuesday for just under three weeks, so this is probably my last post until I come back! Take care. -xXx-

43 comments:

Couture Carrie said...

Gorgeous dress, darling!

I love snow and hate rain too!

Congrats on your award :)

xoxox,
CC

Amanda K said...

It's def. good to pack ahead of time and not last minute. Have a great trip!

Sweety P said...

I heart your new dress!

Sharon S said...

Hi there-happy travels and love your new dress too!!

D.L. Verzosa said...

awh... c.elizabeth, thank you so much for appreciating my blog site... yes, you'll learn many things in my blog about my country. and thank you for giving me a blog award. i really appreciate it so much, though we have been co-bloggers for just weeks??? im looking forward to knowing you better through this wonderful blog of yours.

thanks again..

Mo said...

congrats on the award ! and i wish you an awesome stay ! 1 year without going back must feel soo long !

Ariella said...

Congratulations on being so effective and getting most of your packing done already! But I suppose it's not as hard to start packing when you're very excited and impatient about something ;)

That Ted Baker dress looks great - I can't wait to see you wear it!

Nora said...

I hope you have a nice time at home! And I don't like wearing pants, too. They somehow make me feel like a bird locked in a cage...
I guess most people dream about living in the south, but I think northern countries like England or Scandinavia are much more exciting and special!

Eliza said...

The dress is so beautiful! :) I really love it, it's shape. And congratulations for your award dear <3

Cafe Fashionista said...

Those are the most adorable name tags I have ever laid eyes on. So vintage and playful. And that dress...what a divine piece!

One thing we don't see eye to eye on...I too love snow, but I adore the rain as well. There's something so romantic, so elegant about it. At least when it's not a horrible downpour! :)

Hanne said...

Thank you so much for the award, it's really sweet of you:)
Your new dress is beautiful, Ted Baker has so many lovely clothes!Have a nice and safe trip home:)

the oaks said...

That is so adorable. Something for so many occasions!

simon n josh said...

Simly irrestible. I hope you have fun in this dress!

Damsels said...

its a good diea to get packing out of the way. i wish i had .. i forgot quite a few things in AZ . :(

MJ said...

Have an amazing time! That dress is amazing, too!

http://dreamingspiresandoldcartyres.blogspot.com/

Keith said...

Great items. Congrats on the award. Have a nice trip. Take care. Cheers!

DS said...

I'm so impatient too, I don't know what it is, I can't hardly wait for anything! Gorgeous dress too!

hafiz akhbar said...

wow thanks for your comment elizabeth dear, you have a very nice and cool blog too, mind if we exchange link ? ;D

Raquel said...

oh you sure want to go home :)
the dress is perfect, love the shiny look of it!
:)
xx

DAKOTA RICO said...

I love the 1960's.

p.s Quality blog here!

Imogen said...

I love your dress, Im looking forward to seeing you in it. I hope you enjoy Canada, I am so pleased your trip has finally come around as I know you have been looking forward to it. Also, good to see you did the award. Its always nice to read more about my friends. I am the same for number 2, 4 and 5 and I think the 50s was exciting too.

HoneyBunny said...

The dress is amazing!
I love packing and I usually pack a couple of days before departure;))

Have fun at home! It's almost a year since I've last been home too, hope I'll be able to go soon;)

Jennifer Fabulous said...

You are such a neat packer! I'm jealous. Lol.
I love those nametags too.
I'm glad that you're home and going to see your family soon! That makes me happy. I hope you have a wonderful time with them!
Congrats on the award! :)

muchlove said...

Oh, it must be so exciting to go home again! I know the feeling, because I'll be going to my home country in a couple of weeks too :)

Those name tags are so cute.

Winnie said...

Ooh thank you for the award! I will post it up soon :)

Love those name tags, they are so sweet. Have a wonderful holiday back home too.

MizzJ said...

Goodness that is a neat packing job! Could you please come over and help me pack for my upcoming vacation? haha Welcome back soon to Canada! I think too much of either snow or rain tends to make it lose its appeal :p Unfortunately we get plenty of both in Canada!

Flashes of Style said...

ooo congrats! Love that coat too :)

Jen said...

Gorgeous dress - I haven't seen my family for two years now, goodness it seems to just fly by...

Syed said...

That is such a beautiful dress! And I know what you mean, I would have looooved to have grown up in the '50s (well without the racism lol). Hope you have a wonderful trip back home dear :)

yiqin; said...

Your luggage looks nice:D

Unknown said...

Oh what a lovely dress. Your very organised.. I wish I was- I'm always the running around like a crazy person at the last minute.

I hope you have a splendid time.. nothing beats family timex

Becky Tjandera said...

hope you have a great time ! lovely dress btw :D

Bree said...

Lovely dress have a wonderful time!

Eyeliah said...

Have a great time, not sure where you are going but I am in Vancouver!

Nubiasnonsense said...

Congrats on your award, What a pretty dress

Sophia said...

hahaha the makeup was from the concert, he normally doesn't wear quite that much! ;)

aww, those tags are adorable! i love ebay.

Yulia Rahmawati said...

Congratulation dear...
^_^

Emily, Resplendent Tranquility said...

Thank you for the award :)
I tend to worry about silly things, too. Sometimes they're so silly I have to laugh at myself ;)

Lovely new dress and the luggage tags are adorable. I hope you're having a wonderful time back home in Canada!

loft in SoHo said...

Congrats on your award dear!

The dress is so cute

xxx

kimvee said...

Very cute dress & have fun seeing your family :)

Anita said...

Wow, the dress is amazing!

Emily, Resplendent Tranquility said...

Hello dear! I hope you're doing well. I wanted to thank you for the comments you left for me recently. They brought a smile to my face. I've missed your sweet posts. Maybe we'll see you and Natalia back to blogging sometime soon? :)

Jasmine said...

Hi Elizabeth!
I'm only commenting because of the fact #7.

There's a nice book by Eva Rice "The lost art of keeping secrets"
It is actually about a teenage girl in 1954-1955.

THought you might be interested :)