Monday, November 16, 2009

Have a great week

Country Living.

Hope you had a wonderful weekend!

We had a lovely time ~ had dinner with our friends in the City and stayed the night at their home.
The only problem was the weekend was over much too soon.


I am honoured to accept the Kreativ blogger Award from my dear friend Rose at
my-bella-rosa.blogspot.com
Be sure to go and visit her wonderful blog. Thank you Rose.

Now I have to tell you seven things about myself.

I met my husband when I was out washing my car and he came out to escape his flat mate, having an argument with his girlfriend. He lived two doors down the road.
I was renting a cute old two storied cottage built in 1907, in the lovely old suburb called St. Mary's Bay. We have been together since and have been married for 23 years.

When I go out I like getting dressed up and I love to wear a dress or skirt. Around home I like to be comfortable and ofter slouch around wearing a pair of track pants or shorts.

I was the girl with the whole grain wheat bread sandwiches, when everyone else had white bread. I used to wish that I could be like my friends, but now I know, that it is much better for my health and that is the only type of bread I eat now.

Like Rose, I lost my Dad this year and it is very hard and not a day goes by when I do not think about him. I love and miss him. We used to email each other, every day and was always great to get this correspondence.

We do not have any pets. It was such a heartbreak when our dog and cat both passed away last year, within about a month of each other.

I am happiest when I am creating or making something and one day I would love to have a studio where I can shut the door and not have everything all over the dinning table.
Sorry family, for all the mess I make about the house.

I love the weekends ~ to be able to have a leisurely breakfast and do some reading and relaxing.

Now I have to pass this award on, to the following blogs that I love to visit. This is the part the I really do not like because all your blogs are fabulous and you all should have this Award.
Some of you have Award free blogs, so if you are one of these please just know that I love to visit you.

hauteworld.blogspot.com
nearlystylish.blogspot.com
smallacornsnz.blogspot.com
beesandfleurdelis.blogspot.com
wishonawhisker.blogspot.com


Have a great week
Hugs
Carolyn
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  1. Marsha @ Tattered ChickNovember 16, 2009 at 3:43 PM

    Hi Carolyn,

    I enjoyed learning more about you :) Good thing his flat mate was having an argument with this girlfriend!

    That is such a lovely photo!

    I agree, the weekend FLEW by!

    Hugs,
    Marsha

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  2. Marsha @ Tattered ChickNovember 16, 2009 at 4:12 PM

    I also meant to say congratulations on receiving the Kreativ Blogger Award!

    Hugs,
    Marsha

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  3. stefanieNovember 16, 2009 at 4:21 PM

    cute post, gorgeous home, i love how there is a sofa at that cute table

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  4. koraleeNovember 16, 2009 at 4:26 PM

    I am so glad you had a lovely weekend. So sorry about your loss of your dad..I can understand how much you miss him. xoxoxox

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  5. UnknownNovember 16, 2009 at 4:29 PM

    Hi Carolyn...congrats on the award!!! you deserve it....and I love hearing things about you so thank you for sharing!!

    Wishing you a wonderful week!!!

    hugs
    Diana

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  6. susanNovember 16, 2009 at 5:46 PM

    Carolyn-Is this a picture of their home?--SO pretty. I enjoyed reading your "facts". I like to dress when I go out too. I really dislike the informality that has invaded every social situation. Of course, I like to be comfy at home :) Have a good week!

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  7. Draffin BearsNovember 16, 2009 at 6:08 PM

    Hi Marsha,

    Thank you for visiting and it is funny how things can turn out sometimes and are meant to be.

    Hi Stefanie,

    I thought it was such a pretty room and looks very comfortable.

    Thank you Koralee, for your very kind words.

    Hi Diana,

    Thank you and I wish you a lovely week.

    Hi Susan,

    The picture of the room is in Country Living, sorry if I have confused you.
    Many thanks for visiting and I hope that your week is great.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  8. debra@dustjacketNovember 16, 2009 at 6:25 PM

    sounds like a lovely weekend Carolyn!

    Congrat's on the award and just loved reading your 7 things. That was so sweet about how you met your husband.

    I'm the same with giving out awards, I put it off and end up in a pickle.
    xx

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  9. UnknownNovember 16, 2009 at 6:43 PM

    Hi Carolyn! That is a cute story about how you met your hubby! So sweet!
    I was that girl with the whole grain wheat bread, too! I, on the other hand, switched to white bread as soon as I could buy my own and boy have I regretted it! I have gone back to whole grains for me! Eating healthy is the ONLY way to go now for me, too!

    That is a lovely photo. Hope you have a great week, too! (((HUGS))) to you dear!

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  10. AnaNovember 16, 2009 at 7:46 PM

    Hi Carolyn,
    Love the Country Living space... Tres shabby chic. Oh! And congratulations on your award. Wishing you a wonderful new week. Until next time.

    Hugs,
    ♥Ana~A Petite Cottage

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  11. Fabulously FrenchNovember 16, 2009 at 8:15 PM

    Congratulations on the award and thanks for telling us 7 things about you.

    Have a fabulous week,

    Leeann x

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  12. Amanda (Small Acorns)November 16, 2009 at 8:50 PM

    Hi Carolyn

    I loved reading all these things about you - but try as I might I cannot see you slouching around in your trackies!! Congratulations on your award and you are so sweet to pass it on to me! I feel very honoured.
    Happy week! Amanda xx

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  13. SusanNovember 16, 2009 at 9:28 PM

    oh thank you so much, darling Carolyn, I am truly blessed to have you as a friend here in great blogland! :) I love your list so much, especially the story about you and your husband.
    have a lovely-lovely week, much love, susan

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  14. Draffin BearsNovember 16, 2009 at 9:52 PM

    Hi Dustjacket,

    Many thanks for your visit, always great to hear from you.

    Hi TattingChic,

    So you were one of the girls that had to eat whole grain bread too, life is funny isn't it.

    Thank you Ana, it is great to have a new blog friend and thanks for your visit.

    Hi Leeann,

    I hope that you had a great weekend with your Kiwi friend Ange.
    I look forward to coming to visit you, sounds interesting what you were going to get up to - patine?.

    Hi Amanda,

    I was happy to pass on the Award to you, I enjoy my visits to your blog thank you.
    Only when it is really really cold, trackpants are comfortable to wear and only around the house.

    thank you dear Susan, for visiting me today and I hope that you have a great week.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  15. JuneNovember 17, 2009 at 4:53 AM

    Hi Carolyn,
    I loved to get to know these things about you. What a cute story of how you and your husband met. Lucky for you both that his roommate didn't get along with his girlfriend.lol
    I'm sorry for the loss of your dad. You had such a wonderful relationship. My father hes been gone seven years and I still miss him so.
    Love the picture from CL here in your post. Just so pretty!
    Have a wonderful week sweet friend,
    June

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  16. RosemaryNovember 17, 2009 at 5:28 AM

    Congrats on your award Carolyn!!
    You have a great week too!!
    It was fun babysitting last night, thanks!
    Thanks for emailing my friend Joan.
    Chat soon,
    Rosemary

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  17. Fifi FlowersNovember 17, 2009 at 7:00 AM

    Everyday would be fabulous in that room... sooo HAPPY!

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  18. Winchester ManorNovember 17, 2009 at 7:11 AM

    Hi Carolyn,

    Always a pleasure to visit with you and even better to learn a bit more about you! Congrats on the award. Hope you have a fabulous week!

    Love and hugs,
    Karyn

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  19. Draffin BearsNovember 17, 2009 at 8:56 AM

    Thank you for visiting June, always great to hear from you and visit your blog.
    Have a wonderful week.

    Hi Rosemary,

    If I can help Joan out some more, I would be happy to, just email me.
    Baby Jake is very sweet and loved seeing the photos.

    Hi Fifi,

    It is such a pretty room isn't it.

    Thank you Karyn always great to have you visit me and thanks for your kind words.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  20. UnknownNovember 17, 2009 at 11:38 AM

    Hello my dearest friend!!!

    COMPLIMENTS a lot for your new AWARD!!!

    C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S!!!

    WONDERFUL PHOTOS...LIKE YOU! ;o)

    KISSES a lot and have a WONDERFUL WEEK! BYE. NI

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  21. The Victorian ParlorNovember 17, 2009 at 11:40 AM

    I always love learning more about my blogland buddies:). My husband and I have also been married for 23 years!

    Blessings,

    Kim

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  22. Draffin BearsNovember 17, 2009 at 12:17 PM

    Dear Ni,

    So lovely to have you come to visit, you are a dear friend. Thank you and have a happy week.

    Hi Kim,

    I hope that you are having a great week. I enjoyed seeing you all dressed up in the Victorian gown and the photos were beautiful.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  23. Queen BeeNovember 17, 2009 at 12:28 PM

    Thank you so much for stopping by my blog. French Larkspur is wonderful...I love your French Bear. And I big CONGRATS on your award...it was nice to get to know you a little better. Many blessings to you.

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  24. UnknownNovember 17, 2009 at 12:48 PM

    Hi Carolyn!! How are you? I'm so out of the loop on everyone...I hope you're having a great start to your week!! Congrats on your well deserved award!!! Rose is such a sweetheart!

    It's so nice to learn a little more about you :)

    :) T

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  25. Draffin BearsNovember 17, 2009 at 1:09 PM

    Thank you Queen Bee, it was great to discover your lovely blog via Tracey's.

    Hi Tracey,

    Many thanks for visiting and you have been one busy Lady. I loved seeing your photos and all your beautiful things. Yes, Rose is a sweetheart.
    Happy week

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  26. Anne LorysNovember 17, 2009 at 9:20 PM

    Congrats on the award!
    Bless your heart, you've had a rough year. Prayers going out for you.
    Hugs,
    Anne

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  27. Haute WorldNovember 18, 2009 at 12:45 AM

    Congrats on receiving the award! Definitely well-deserved and I loved reading the 7 things about you, especially the story about how you met your husband :)

    And of course thank you so much for passing this on to me. It really means a lot and it has been such a pleasure reading your posts. Hope you had a lovely weekend!

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  28. Tammy@T's Daily TreasuresNovember 18, 2009 at 5:45 AM

    Isn't funny how fate steps in and changes our lives. Fate brought me to Kuwait. Never in my life would I ever think I'd be here and yet it is 15 years later. Glad to you had a wonderful weekend and, yes, they do go way too fast. I love the weekends so that time is your's to do with what you want. Congrats on your Kreativ Blogger award. Well-deserved. Thanks for sharing and best wishes, :) Tammy

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  29. CatherineNovember 18, 2009 at 6:13 AM

    thank for your visit and nice comment

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  30. Southern BearsNovember 18, 2009 at 7:36 AM

    Congratulations on your lovely award Carolyn and thank you for all the interesting info - really enjoyed that.

    Pat xx

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  31. rochambeauNovember 18, 2009 at 9:18 AM

    Hi Carolyn,
    So glad you had a good time with your fiends. That you all made time for one another. It is good to have a friend who's hand you can hold while going though the journey of loosing a parent. It is the hardest thing, but with friends, somehow we miraculously move on into a new life.

    Xox
    Constance

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  32. rochambeauNovember 18, 2009 at 9:18 AM

    ps
    Congrats to you and your winners!!

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  33. Draffin BearsNovember 18, 2009 at 9:19 AM

    Thank you for your visit Anne and your kind words.

    Hi Haute-Shopper,

    I was happy to pass this Award on to you, because your blog is one I really love to come and visit ~ thank you.

    Hi Tammy,

    It is interesting what can happen through fate. Many thanks for visiting and yes, the weekends are the best.

    Hi Catherine,

    It is lovely to have a new blog friend from France and thanks for visiting my blog.

    Thanks very much Pat, for your visit and it is always great to hear from you.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  34. Draffin BearsNovember 18, 2009 at 9:27 AM

    Thank you so much Constance, always great to have your friendship.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  35. Merci-NotesNovember 18, 2009 at 9:51 AM

    Oh I love this little peek into your past and present! I think that is a bit of a romantic beginning for you two! :) I do love romantic beginnings, middles and ever afters :)
    I finally made it over to see you... it is good to be back :)
    xo,
    Mary

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  36. AnonymousNovember 18, 2009 at 10:07 AM

    Carolyn - it is lovely getting to know you more - thank you for sharing with is - I just LOVE this photo.
    x Suzi

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  37. Draffin BearsNovember 18, 2009 at 11:03 AM

    Thank you very much Mary, for your visit. You have been very busy with all your lovely Christmas decorations.

    Hi Suzi,

    Lovely to hear from you and I hope that you are having a great week

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  38. ReneeNovember 18, 2009 at 12:36 PM

    I love these lovely tidbits.

    xoxo

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  39. Draffin BearsNovember 18, 2009 at 2:01 PM

    Thank you for your visit Renee, always great to hear from you.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  40. AnonymousNovember 18, 2009 at 2:52 PM

    Hi Carolyn! I'm so behind on blogs the more I answer the more I get back to answer...I wouldn't have it any other way!!! : ) I so enjoyed reading about you and congratulations on the award, you deserve it, your so creative. I'm sorry you lost your dad, my heart goes out to you. I read you also lost your two pets, I know how you feel I still miss my abigail but for every pet that passes there are so many more that need a good family, I know my Abigail would have liked that we saved another kitty. I hope you get another pet....Big Hugs and love, Jennifer

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  41. A Fanciful LifeNovember 18, 2009 at 3:44 PM

    Hi Carolyn,
    Well, I like to dress up when I go out too but weekends you'll catch me in sneakers! How nice how you met your husband - some gals have all the luck!
    Hugs,
    Sharon :-)

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  42. Celestina MarieNovember 18, 2009 at 4:22 PM

    Hi Carolyn,
    Congrats to you on the award. You so deserve this as you have such a lovely and Kreativ blog.
    I so enjoyed reading the 7 more facts about your life. You are very interesting and such a dear to everyone. I think this is what makes you so very special and so loved by all our blog friends.

    I love the pretty pic in your blog and it sounds like your weekend was terrific.
    I hope this week is good too and thank you for stopping by to visit.
    We are getting ready for our Thanksgiving, getting company for one week and I am doing all the cooking. It is a busy time, but we will enjoy it and stuff ourselves with turkey!! LOL

    Big hugs, Celestina Marie

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  43. Draffin BearsNovember 18, 2009 at 7:21 PM

    Hi Jennifer,

    We will get a pet one day.
    I love your new precious kitty, such a darling. You do miss them so much when they have gone.

    Hi Sharon,

    I am so looking forward to coming to hear about Silver Bella, hope that you had a fabulous time away.

    Hi Celestina Marie,

    Many thanks for visiting and you are such a wonderful and caring friend.
    Have a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner, with your company.
    What a great time you will have.
    Happy week to you.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  44. BarbaraNovember 19, 2009 at 1:02 AM

    It's always fun to learn more about our blogger buddies. (I know how hard it is to lose parents- I lost both of mine within a couple years.)
    Funny story about meeting your husband!

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  45. MargeNovember 19, 2009 at 3:17 AM

    Dear Carolyn,

    It was so nice to learning more about you:)

    Congratulations on your award, you have absolut deserve it!

    Very bautiful picture!

    Thank you for your friendly comment on my blog:) I feel well now:)

    Take care, Carolyn!

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  46. Wish on a WhiskerNovember 19, 2009 at 6:33 AM

    Hi Carloyn~ Love the picture from Country Living. Thanks so much for the award! I will think of some things to post about myself. Enjoyed reading yours! ~Mandy

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  47. Draffin BearsNovember 19, 2009 at 10:36 AM

    Many thanks for visiting Barbara, lovely to hear from you.

    Dear Marge,

    So glad to hear that you are feeling well again. Great to hear from you, thank you.

    Hi Mandy,

    I look forward to reading the things about you.
    It is a pretty Country Living picture isn't it.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  48. The French BearNovember 19, 2009 at 1:10 PM

    Ahhh, that is so romantic, and I love romantic stories!!! That's so nice that you won an award! It lets us get to know more about you, which is so neat!
    Hugs,
    Margaret B

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  49. TaraNovember 19, 2009 at 1:29 PM

    What fun to hear how you and your husband met! I prefer comfortable pants around the house too. Congrats on your award and I wish you a beautiful Thursday!

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  50. icandy...November 19, 2009 at 1:34 PM

    You are very sweet, Carolyn!
    It's always so nice getting to know my faraway friends a bit more! Congrats on your award~ you deserve it! :)
    Hugs to you,
    Christina
    xoxoxoxoxo

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  51. Brynwood NeedleworksNovember 19, 2009 at 2:29 PM

    Hi Carolyn:
    Thanks for visiting my blog today. I'll be sure to enter you in my 200th Post Giveaway!

    I've joined your followers list so that I can come back, explore your blog and meet your little bears. They're lovely!

    Hope you'll stop in again soon.
    xoxo
    Donna

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  52. Draffin BearsNovember 19, 2009 at 3:07 PM

    Thank you so much for visiting Margaret, always great to hear from you.

    thank you Sares and I am hoping that your Thursday is going well.

    Thank you Christina, I love your white Christmas tree and your new blog header.

    thank you Donna, I am now a follower of your blog too, I enjoyed my visit and seeing all the lovely things you make.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  53. BellaRosaNovember 21, 2009 at 10:07 PM

    Carolyn amor, sorry it took me so long to visit...but I love learning these things about you :) Everything you said is just lovely. This is our year of firsts without our respective fathers...but I think with the love of our family and friends...and our beautiful memories that we cherish...we will make it :)Love & besos to you dear friend, Rose

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  54. Draffin BearsNovember 22, 2009 at 11:57 AM

    Dear Rose,

    You are a sweet friend and helped me out so much with your love and comfort when my Dad died.
    thank you again and it is lovely to know you. Sending my love.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  55. lapousmorNovember 22, 2009 at 10:10 PM

    Hi dear Caroly!
    It looks like I missed a few of your blog posts... strange. Not too late to read them though!
    It is great to learn more about you. You definitely are a very special friend.
    All the best to you and your DH.
    Hugs,
    Sophie.

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  56. Draffin BearsNovember 23, 2009 at 9:22 AM

    Thank you Sophie and I hope that life is going well for you and Malko and your brother Denis.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  57. Bella SinclairNovember 23, 2009 at 4:19 PM

    Awwww, Carolyn. Congratulations on the award. I'm so enjoyed reading more about you. Very interesting (and heartbreaking) facts.

    xoxo

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  58. Draffin BearsNovember 23, 2009 at 4:34 PM

    Thank you Bella, always neat to hear from you, my dear friend.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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and I look forward to visiting you.


Carolyn xx

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