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We are currently in Blenheim. Have been doing some of the wineries - a work trip for Jase - we just get to go along! I'v been playing with some of the phaunt actions by Kylie Banks- my faves are phaunt magic instant & then beastly colour. Got the links from an online class at Scrapbook Outlet with Mandi Haynes.
above: Katya on a walk in Waikari with Jases parents. Below - Harold the older giraffe at Orana Park, just before I met Vicki & checked out the stamping up catalogue.
Jase & I joined a winery tour today - was a great way to meet some different people & to see & learn a little bit about some of the local wineries. Feel quite isolated without my home internet connection though!
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Anonymous said…
Nice photos, enjoy your break away in Blenheim.
10:04 pm
Sharon said…
It's a tough job - but someone has to do it!! Great photos :)
11:59 am
Anonymous said…
wow fantastic photos!
5:45 pm
Andrea said…
Wow love how the photos came out! Enjoy your holiday.
10:17 pm
Mel said…
How lovely to combine work and pleasure- have a wonderful time
10:08 pm
Donna said…
Stunning photos Lara!
Feels like you've been away for ages.
12:48 pm
Sharlene Meyer said…
.co.nzGreat pics Lara! Hope your trip is going well.
6:53 pm
Penny said…
mmm - sounds like a good trip :-) Love the pics.
9:45 pm
Anonymous said…
Wow those photographs are super cool! You can see that you have been putting into practice what Mandi taught us!
10:20 pm
Jenny said…
I like your new blog style! Great photos too
10:36 pm
Ali said…
Oh wow look at those Queenstown winter photos - makes me homesick (NOT)! I remember trying to drive around, taking my life in my hands - only nearly killed myself once on the gorge - pretty scary.
7:58 am
Paula said…
Beautiful photos Lara. Where are you ?
9:25 pm
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