Friday, December 11, 2009

The Graduate.


Boxes and boxes of trenchers and gowns.

Yesterday we were immensely happy and proud to go and attend the Graduation of our daughter Victoria.
She now has her Bachelor of Design in Fashion.
All the hard work has paid off, working very long hours, weekends, sewing, drawing and designing every possible moment.
Congratulations and well done!

Graduation is both an end and a beginning.
A start for something else and the springboard to launch the next phase of the journey.
Best of luck!... sweet one!



I hope that you have all had a great week and the preparations for Christmas and the holidays are going well for you. I look forward to coming to visit you soon. This week seems to have been a busy one and tonight we are going out to some friends for dinner and we have a 50th party to attend tomorrow.

Have a wonderful weekend everyone.
Hugs
Carolyn
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  1. UnknownDecember 11, 2009 at 3:02 PM

    Congrats to your beautiful daughter!!! A fashion degree, how cool!!!

    Enjoy your party and your weekend! I'm going to try and finish up my shopping...

    :) T

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  2. ~Lavender Dreamer~December 11, 2009 at 3:04 PM

    What a happy time for your family! She is so talented and smart! I know you're proud of her! Congrats to her!

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  3. Winchester ManorDecember 11, 2009 at 3:06 PM

    Oh Carolyn...What an amazing accomplishment, you must be so very proud of her!

    Congratulations Victoria, I wish you an abundance of success!

    Love and hugs,
    Karyn

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  4. UnknownDecember 11, 2009 at 3:21 PM

    Hello Carolyn

    Congratulations to Victoria very well done and mum and dad must be so proud

    Hugs
    Raewyn

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  5. Draffin BearsDecember 11, 2009 at 3:22 PM

    Thank you so much Tracey, for visiting and your kind message.
    Good luck with the rest of your shopping.

    Hi Diane,

    Many thanks and yes, we are very proud of her.

    Hi Karyn,

    thank you for your kind and sweet words ~ always wonderful to have a visit from you.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  6. Marsha @ Tattered ChickDecember 11, 2009 at 3:47 PM

    Congratulations, Victoria!! I am sure we will become very familiar with your name and your fashion designs! A new chapter of your life awaits you! Enjoy!

    Hugs,
    Marsha

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  7. Carol Schockling LaweckiDecember 11, 2009 at 4:27 PM

    Congratulations Victoria!! You must be so proud of her accomplishment. As one door closes, another opens. Good luck to her in her new chapter of life!! Have a wonderful weekend!!

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  8. The French BearDecember 11, 2009 at 4:58 PM

    Oh yes, congratulations to your daughter, she's a really beautiful girl!!!!
    I had a peek at your bears, they are adorable!!!
    Thanks for stopping by and entering the draw, good luck! (I'll cross my fingers for you)!
    Hugs,
    Margaret B

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  9. AnonymousDecember 11, 2009 at 5:13 PM

    How wonderful! I imagine you are so proud of her.
    She has the whole world ahead of her.
    x Suzi

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  10. Jodie (everything vintage)December 11, 2009 at 5:28 PM

    woo whoooo Carolyn!!!
    Congratulations to Victoria and to you too!! How exciting and proud to be the parent of a graduate AND an "official" fashion designer ;)
    Don't let the parties stop and keep having fun celebrating girl~
    everything vintage

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  11. DeannaDecember 11, 2009 at 5:34 PM

    What an exciting time in life for your daughter.

    CONGRATS TO ALL!
    d

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  12. BumbleVeeDecember 11, 2009 at 7:10 PM

    Big congrats to Victoria !!

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  13. DoloresDecember 11, 2009 at 7:47 PM

    Hi Carolyn, Just had to pop in to wish your Victoria much Congratulations! It's an exciting future that awaits her talent.

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  14. debra@dustjacketDecember 12, 2009 at 12:20 AM

    Oh big congratulations to Victoria, what an achievement.

    Happy times for sure,
    xxx

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  15. BarbaraDecember 12, 2009 at 2:47 AM

    Congratulations, Victoria!
    You must be so proud of her, Carolyn! A fashion degree too...bet she inherited some artistic talent from her mom? I know what hard work it takes to get a degree- good for her.

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  16. Beadboard UpCountryDecember 12, 2009 at 7:34 AM

    Congratulations to your daughter and family! She is a cutie. I wish her the best of luck in her design career.......Maryanne

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  17. The Victorian ParlorDecember 12, 2009 at 7:41 AM

    Congratulations to your daughter! Best of luck as she begins her new career:).

    Blessings,

    Kim

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  18. Tammy@T's Daily TreasuresDecember 12, 2009 at 9:00 AM

    Congrats to your lovely daughter and best of luck to her in all her future endeavors! Have fun visiting with friends! Blessings, :) Tammy

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  19. Draffin BearsDecember 12, 2009 at 10:37 AM

    Hi Raewyn,
    thank you very much for visiting, and your kind words.

    Many thanks Marsha, always great to hear from you and I appreciate your kind message.

    Thank you Carol and I hope that your weekend is great too.

    Great to hear from you Margaret and I love all your work, Santa is wonderful and what a wonderful giveaway you are having.

    Hi Suzi,

    Thanks for your visit, we are really proud of V as she has put so much hard work into her studies and now she can relax and have a holiday.

    Hi Jodie,

    Brought a tear to my eye when I saw her walk across the stage to receive her Degree ~ thanks for your visit.

    Many thanks Deanna, it is an exciting time for us all.

    Thanks Vee, always great to hear from you.

    Hi Dolores,

    It is an exciting time ahead for her and thanks for your visit.

    Thank you Dustjacket, yes .... happy times for sure.

    Many thanks Barbara, for your visit and kind words. It was a lot of hard work, she used to work all the time!

    Thank you very much Maryanne and lovely to have a visit from you.

    Thank you Kim and I will pass on the message to Victoria.

    I appreciate all your kind messages of Congratulations and support for Victoria. They all mean such a lot.
    Thank you Tammy.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  20. SusanDecember 12, 2009 at 11:58 AM

    wow, congratulations, darling! she is amazing and so talented! I wish here a successful career.
    have a sweet weekend, hugs

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  21. JuneDecember 12, 2009 at 1:21 PM

    Carolyn I want to congratulate your whole family for I know it has taken all of you for Victoria's success at university. I hope all of her dreams come true. Have a wonderful weekend my friend.
    hugs~

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  22. koraleeDecember 12, 2009 at 1:42 PM

    Congratulations to your lovely daughter. What an exciting life she will have...so many options with that degree! xoxox

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  23. Bella SinclairDecember 12, 2009 at 1:53 PM

    Oh YAY HOORAY! Congratulations to your beautiful and über talented Victoria! Have a marvelous weekend!

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  24. Illuminated Manuscripts WorkshopDecember 12, 2009 at 2:10 PM

    Hi Carolyn:

    Don't know how I missed this post, but congratulations to Victoria!!! Much success in her new life to come.

    Thanks for stopping and leaving a post by for the paper give away.

    Many blessings,
    Rosalind

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  25. LisaDecember 12, 2009 at 3:03 PM

    Congrats!! Have a great time this weekend!
    Hugs, Lisa

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  26. Draffin BearsDecember 12, 2009 at 3:07 PM

    thank you Susan, I will pass the message onto Victoria. Wishing you a very happy weekend too.

    Many thanks June for your visit, and kindness.
    Have a wonderful weekend.

    Hi Koralee,

    Lovely to have a visit from you, many thanks.
    You were saying this is what your daughter is wanting to do, I wish her all the very best too.

    Thank you dear Bella, always great to hear from you.
    I hope that your weekend is marvelous too.

    Many thanks Rosalind, for your kind message to Victoria and I will pass this on to her.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  27. TaraDecember 12, 2009 at 3:47 PM

    Congratulations to your daughter, I'm sure she's so excited and relieved! Probably a bit scared to!
    Good luck to her in her future endeavors!

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  28. Draffin BearsDecember 12, 2009 at 5:54 PM

    Thank you Lisa and I hope that you have a great weekend too.

    Many thanks Sares, for your kind words to Victoria.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  29. RosemaryDecember 12, 2009 at 6:03 PM

    Congrats to you and your daughter.
    She is so cute!!
    Still trying to finish up shopping here.
    Have a great weekend!!
    Rosemary
    PS, let me know when Victoria gets her fashion line.

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  30. Draffin BearsDecember 12, 2009 at 7:23 PM

    Hi Rosemary,

    Many thanks for your visit and your kind words.
    For sure, I will let you know what she is up to.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  31. UnknownDecember 13, 2009 at 2:45 AM

    Congratulations to your daughter Victoria. She is lovely. You must feel so proud.

    Karen

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  32. Couture CarrieDecember 13, 2009 at 3:24 AM

    Congratulations to you and your daughter, Carolyn!
    And thanks for your sweet comment on Couture Carrie!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  33. ReneeDecember 13, 2009 at 4:34 AM

    Congratulations beautiful girl.

    And congratulations to dear Mom and Dad.

    xoxoxo

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  34. JeanneDecember 13, 2009 at 8:30 AM

    Con GRAD ulations to your daughter
    Fabulous

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  35. Anne LorysDecember 13, 2009 at 9:12 AM

    How exciting, and what a wonderful field she's working in! Congrats!
    Anne

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  36. MargeDecember 13, 2009 at 9:33 AM

    Oih, How WONDERFULL!!!!:)))

    Congratulations to your daughter!!:)
    WELL DONE!!

    I wish, that you had lovely time with your friends!:)

    Big hugs to you!!:))

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  37. Draffin BearsDecember 13, 2009 at 11:09 AM

    Thank you for your visit Karen and yes, we are very proud for all that she has achieved.

    It was great to visit Couture Carrie and see your lovely blog.
    Many thanks for your visit and kind words.

    thank you very much dear Renee.
    Always lovely to hear from you.

    Many thanks Jeanne

    Hi Anne,

    It is a wonderful field to be working in and she is really enjoying it. Thanks for your visit.

    Thank you so much Marge, for your visit and kind message you left.
    It is always great to hear from you.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  38. Merci-NotesDecember 13, 2009 at 2:05 PM

    Congratualations to your daughter! And to you and your husband... after all...Who guided her through the early years:)
    Have a wonderful weekend!

    Hugs,
    Mary

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  39. Draffin BearsDecember 13, 2009 at 2:49 PM

    Thank you very much Mary and I hope that you are having a lovely weekend.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  40. rochambeauDecember 13, 2009 at 4:07 PM

    Yeah!! Congratulation Victoria!! You did it!! You accomplished what I wished I could have done when I was a girl.
    Can't wait to see what you will do next & will be cheering you along 100%!!!!!!!!!!!
    Hope your holidays are going well Carolyn!! Been thinking of you!!
    xox
    Constance

    ps My computer was fixed yesterday.
    I'm grateful!

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  41. Draffin BearsDecember 13, 2009 at 4:30 PM

    Hi Constance,

    So kind of you to leave such a lovely message for Victoria ~ thank you very much. Yes, it is something that I would loved to have done too.
    Glad to hear that you have your computer fixed!

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  42. maría ceciliaDecember 13, 2009 at 6:31 PM

    Hi Carolyn, wow, your Victoria has now a fashion degree, you and your husband and family must be very happy and proud of her. Congratulations to Victoria!!!
    Muchos cariños
    Maria Cecilia

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  43. Draffin BearsDecember 13, 2009 at 6:37 PM

    Thank you very much Maria Cecilia,
    for visiting and your very kind words.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  44. C. JoyBell C.December 13, 2009 at 10:58 PM

    Wow! Congratulations to the next Donna Karan! And to the very proud mummy! YOU! :) And your family, as well! :)

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  45. Draffin BearsDecember 14, 2009 at 10:02 AM

    Thank you Charity, so kind of you to visit and leaving a message.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  46. MillieDecember 14, 2009 at 2:55 PM

    How fantastic for you all Carolyn, especially your Star Miss Victoria! One of my clients (an RN in a Cath. Lab.) followed her dream & has just completed her Fashion Design Degree part-time. She won the top award & is now off to represent South Australia at the prestigious G'Day USA week in LA & New York in Feb. We are all so proud of her, so the world is Victoria's stage.
    Millie ^_^

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  47. Draffin BearsDecember 14, 2009 at 4:18 PM

    Thanks very much Millie for your visit and kind words of encouragement for Victoria.
    How wonderful that your Client took out the Top Award and how very exciting for her.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  48. Karen ~ Cider AntiquesDecember 15, 2009 at 2:24 AM

    Congratulations to your lovely daughter! Such a happy time :)

    Karen

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  49. Draffin BearsDecember 15, 2009 at 8:30 AM

    Thank you very much Karen.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  50. Fifi FlowersDecember 15, 2009 at 10:27 AM

    CONGRATS to your graduate!!!

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  51. Draffin BearsDecember 15, 2009 at 10:31 AM

    Thank you Fifi.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  52. Martha's FavoritesDecember 15, 2009 at 1:51 PM

    Carolyn: How wonderful to finally have a degree. How proud you must be! I just want to wish her the best God can give her. Blessings dear friend, Martha

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  53. Draffin BearsDecember 15, 2009 at 2:14 PM

    Thank you very much Martha, for your kind message. I appreciate your friendship.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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It always makes me happy to read your comments
and I look forward to visiting you.


Carolyn xx

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