Wednesday, March 31, 2010

In time for Easter







I am a little bit early, but just want to share a few Easter images from around the house and to wish all my friends a wonderful and happy Easter weekend.

Walking in to a fine department store yesterday, I found it hard to choose, from the wonderful assortment of chocolate and candy treats from all around the world. I really did feel like a small kid in a candy store and was happy when I had made my choice and was able to walk out of the shop, with my bag of goodies.
I will be baking a batch of hot cross buns on Good Friday, which I do every year and they get eaten up quickly, because they do taste good.
Hardly surprising that this time of the year, my exercise regimen needs to be kicked up a notch.

I hope you are all doing well and having an enjoyable week.

Happy Easter
Hugs
Carolyn



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  1. TaraMarch 31, 2010 at 4:09 PM

    It looks like you are all ready for Easter and that old postcard is beautiful. I hope you are having a happy week!

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  2. Marsha @ Tattered ChickMarch 31, 2010 at 4:36 PM

    Oh, Carolyn, what lovely signs of Easter in your home.

    I hope you and your family have a very blessed Easter.

    xxoo

    P.S. Me too, too much chocolate!!

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  3. Draffin BearsMarch 31, 2010 at 4:55 PM

    Thank you Sares, having a happy week and it is Wednesday here already!
    Enjoy your week.

    Many thanks Marsha and wishing you and your family a wonderful and blessed Easter.
    Oh yes, all the chocolate and glad that it is once a year!

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  4. debra@dustjacketMarch 31, 2010 at 5:05 PM

    That first picture is so pretty and I just love the little birdie and the eggs and nest!

    Ooo you make your own hot cross buns...no wonder the disappear so quickly.
    xoxo

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  5. Julia @ Vintage with LacesMarch 31, 2010 at 5:34 PM

    Hi Carolyn, I don't think that you are too early with Easter being just around the corner. Your decoration with the vintage photo looks very elegant! I love your new blog banner! It's so sweet and wonderfully French!
    Have a lovely Easter!
    Hugs,
    Julia

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  6. JuneMarch 31, 2010 at 5:45 PM

    Hi Carolyn,
    Your Easter decor is beautiful. I could really use one of those yummy eggs about now. I would eat all your lovely decor up if I made a visit to your house. It's a good thing we are oceans away.
    Eat a hot cross bun for me sweet one.
    hugs

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  7. French-KissedMarch 31, 2010 at 6:24 PM

    Thanks for the reminder...I am hardly ready as I have been trying to catch up since returning from my trip. The foil covered eggs you found are beautiful and I love the way you have them displayed...but just how long will that perfect display last? Hope you have a wonderful Easter weekend.

    ~jermaine~

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  8. Fabulously FrenchMarch 31, 2010 at 6:53 PM

    Love the old post card, hope that you are having a good week Carolyn, it had dropped cold here in SW France but should be warming up next week.

    Leeann x

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  9. DortheMarch 31, 2010 at 8:04 PM

    And a happy easter to you ,dear-
    I love the beauty of the -I`m sure-
    very tasty chocolate, displayed so lovely in your home.
    hugs Dorthe

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  10. LolaMarch 31, 2010 at 9:46 PM

    I could eat all those gorgeous eggs, dear Carolyn! Fortunately for my waistline, I can't!!

    Wishing you & yr family a gorgeous Easter,

    XOXO LOLA:)

    PS I'm sure you must have explained it before but does "Draffins" have a special meaning or is just a lovely name?!

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  11. Draffin BearsMarch 31, 2010 at 10:48 PM

    Hi Dustjacket,

    Wished you could come and eat some of my hot cross buns.
    Thanks for your visit.

    Many thanks Julia, and I hope that you have a lovely Easter.

    Hi June,

    I hope one day you will be able to come and have a hot cross bun and a cuppa with me.

    Hi Jermaine,

    Not very long when you have kids that enjoy anything sweet.
    I hope that you are settling down after your vacation and many thanks for finding the time to visit.
    Have a wonderful Easter.

    Hi Leeann,

    Have a wonderful Easter, dear friend and I hope that the weather warms up for you.

    Many thanks dear Dorthe and a very happy Easter to you.

    Hi Lola and Nora,

    Thank you for your visit sweet ones.
    I know about the waistline!
    Draffin was my maiden name ~ I married a Green and thought my maiden name sounded better, so hence Draffin Bears was what I choose.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  12. The French BearMarch 31, 2010 at 11:41 PM

    Carolyn, happy Easter at your house for sure! I love the vintage greeting card, such soft pretty colors! Look at all the lovely treats. I am not having company for Easter this year, so it doesn't seem the same, although I love to see what everyone else is doing!!!
    I love the little shoe in your picture, it matches one I have on a tile block.
    Hugs,
    Margaret B

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  13. Carol Schockling LaweckiApril 1, 2010 at 12:23 AM

    Happy Easter Carolyn! Hope you have a joyous day!! I love the smell of fresh bread baking. I too enjoy baking breads.

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  14. LuLu KelloggApril 1, 2010 at 1:30 AM

    Beautiful Easter decor Carolyn.

    Happy Easter my dear friend!

    LuLu♥

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  15. JoApril 1, 2010 at 1:59 AM

    Lovely photos ~ how I miss my mother's hot cross buns. I don't bake well with yeast so I may need to pick some up at our local bakery.

    Jo

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  16. DeannaApril 1, 2010 at 4:33 AM

    Dear Carolyn,
    May you have a delightful Easter.
    Enjoyed seeing your pictures.
    Puts me in the mood for Easter.

    I have alot of fond memories about Easter and this time of year.
    God richly bless you!
    d

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  17. RostroseApril 1, 2010 at 4:37 AM

    Hhhhmmmmmmm - what yummie-looking easter-eggs - and I love the pretty old postcard!
    Sending lots of sweeet-bunny-hugs and Easter-regards to you, Traude
    :o)

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  18. BarbaraApril 1, 2010 at 6:07 AM

    I adore your little paper mache "Peep", Carolyn!
    What sweet Easter vignettes from your lovely home. And the candy is so decorative (if one could keep from opening them!) in each of their containers.

    Are you telling us how to make your hot cross buns?

    Happy Easter blessings, Carolyn!

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  19. GwendolynKayApril 1, 2010 at 7:34 AM

    Hmmmmmmmm. those choc. eggs look yummo! It is hard to believe it is almost Easter.. I hope the summer doesn't go as fast as this spring is to me.
    Blessings!
    Gwen

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  20. Couture CarrieApril 1, 2010 at 7:45 AM

    Love Easter!
    Gorgeous post, darling!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  21. SusanApril 1, 2010 at 8:50 AM

    you have such a wonderful home, Carolyn! happy easter to you and your family!
    xoxo

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  22. SusanApril 1, 2010 at 8:50 AM

    you have such a wonderful home, Carolyn! happy easter to you and your family!
    xoxo

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  23. Draffin BearsApril 1, 2010 at 9:40 AM

    Many thanks for your visit Margaret, and wishing you a happy Easter.
    The little shoe and card are sweet.

    Thank you Carol and I hope that you have a lovely Easter.
    You can't beat the smell of bread cooking. Yummm!

    thank you Lulu for your visit and hope that your Easter is wonderful.

    Hi Jo,

    I have a good recipe, for Hot Cross buns, which I actually shared on my blog ~ they are easy to make, just takes a little time with the raising process and kneading.

    thank you so much Deanna, for your kind words. It is a lovely Season and may you and your family have a blessed Easter.

    Many thanks Traude, and sending hugs to you and best wishes for a lovely Easter break.

    Hi Barbara,

    Thanks for your kind visit and words.
    I have shared the recipe for the Easter hot cross buns, on my blog they are so good. I will find it and add it to my post.
    Happy Easter blessings to you.

    Many thanks Gwendolyn and may you have a happy and blessed Easter.

    Thank you Carrie, Easter is a lovely time and I hope that you have a lovely one.

    Many thanks Susan, and wishing you a happy Easter.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  24. Bella SinclairApril 1, 2010 at 9:44 AM

    Oh, I love the chubby little birdie on the eggs! Beautiful decor, Carolyn. The perfect decor, because you get to eat it later. :) I have washi-covered eggs in my home, but those are displayed year round.

    Happy Easter!

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  25. Draffin BearsApril 1, 2010 at 1:16 PM

    Happy Easter, to you dear Bella and thank you for your visit.
    Your washi eggs would be lovely.

    Hope that you are having a great week
    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  26. LisaApril 1, 2010 at 2:45 PM

    Lovely!!
    Happy Easter!!
    Hugs, Lisa

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  27. RosemaryApril 1, 2010 at 3:09 PM

    Hi Carolyn,
    You look like you are all ready for Easter.
    Thanks for the always sweet comments on my blog.
    My friends had a fabulous time in NZ. They loved it. My friend even bungy jumped! They went to some mud baths, saw shows, had great food, hiked etc.
    Happy Easter to you and yours,
    Rosemary

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  28. UnknownApril 1, 2010 at 5:29 PM

    Hi Carolyn!!!! these photos are lovely!!! so beautiful and so perfect for Easter....

    Wishing you a wonderful and Blessed Easter!!!

    Hugs
    Diana

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  29. Bardot in BlueApril 1, 2010 at 9:31 PM

    what a lovely easter post! That little birds nest is just precious. I am looking forward to my day off tomorrow so I can do some festive decorating myself!

    Thanks for keeping in touch over and Bardot in Blue, it is always such a joy to read your kind comments :-D

    xoxo Bardot in Blue

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  30. Draffin BearsApril 1, 2010 at 10:43 PM

    Happy Easter to you Lisa.

    Thank you Rosemary, and I hope that you and your family have a wonderful Easter, especially with it being baby Jake's first one.
    Glad your friends had a wonderful time out here in NZ.

    Many thanks Diana, and wishing you and yours a very happy and blessed Easter.

    thanks so much Bardot in Blue, your comments always make me smile and so lovely to hear from you.
    Have a very happy Easter and enjoy your day off.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  31. MillieApril 2, 2010 at 12:13 AM

    Carolyn I love all your special Easter touches, I feel so guilty though as I haven't done a thing this year! Enjoy your Easter break, I hope the sun shines warmly for you on magical Waiheke.
    Millie ^_^

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  32. MichelaApril 2, 2010 at 2:15 AM

    Hello Carolyn! I just wanted to wish you and your family a happy Easter, full of love, laughs and chocs! xxx

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  33. Audrey AllureApril 2, 2010 at 4:10 AM

    Beautiful photos, Happy Easter!

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  34. JennyApril 2, 2010 at 4:15 AM

    Lovely signs of Easter, rebirth and spring everywhere! I have never made hot cross buns. Perhaps I shall this year!

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  35. Absolutely LadylikeApril 2, 2010 at 5:39 AM

    Happy Easter dear Carolyn! Love these images and I'm so happy to catching up with your fun blog!

    Much love: Evi

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  36. JeanneApril 2, 2010 at 6:40 AM

    Fabulous and lovely things my beautiful friend
    I love you
    Jeanne♥

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  37. Fé...April 2, 2010 at 7:16 AM

    Happy easter day, Carolyn!
    Have a wonderful weekend!

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  38. PiitisApril 2, 2010 at 9:02 AM

    Dear Carolyn,
    Thanks for the always sweet comments on my blog.

    Lovely Easter post!!! I love it:))

    Happy Easter!!

    Hugs,
    ^_^Piitis

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  39. Celestina MarieApril 2, 2010 at 9:08 AM

    Hi Carolyn, Your Spring/Easter decor is lovely and it sounds like you enjoyed the walk through the fine department store. Love the pics you share and the HOT CROSS buns sound so good. Now you have me hungry.
    Your home is ready for the holiday and I wish you and yours a very Special Easter.

    Thank you for stopping by. Always so nice to see you.
    Big Texas Hugs from me.
    your friend, Celestina Marie

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  40. Draffin BearsApril 2, 2010 at 11:01 AM

    Many thanks Millie, for your visit and kind words.
    Enjoy the Easter break with your family and I hope that the sun shines for you.

    Thank you so much Michela and wishing you a lovely Easter with lots of chocolates and happiness.

    Happy Easter to you Audrey.

    Jenny, do give the hot cross buns a try - my recipe for them is in the links below this post. Happy Easter.

    Many thanks dear Evi, I was thinking of you the other day and it is lovely to hear from you again.
    Have a wonderful and happy Easter, sweet friend.

    thank you Jeanne and wishing you a lovely Easter weekend, dear friend.

    Many thanks Fe, and I hope that you have a lovely Easter weekend.

    Dear Piitis, Good to hear from you and I hope that you have a happy Easter.

    Thank you, dear Celestina Marie and I loved visiting you today and seeing all the wonderful Easter lovelies.
    Have a wonderful Easter.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  41. rochambeauApril 2, 2010 at 2:55 PM

    Happy Easter to you Carolyn! May Spring be a reminder of renewal and hope to you and your family.
    Thank you for being you.
    Love,
    Constance

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  42. TeresaApril 2, 2010 at 4:15 PM

    Yay for Easter! Love the festive photos!

    http://www.invasionista.com

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  43. koraleeApril 2, 2010 at 5:15 PM

    Easter Blessings my friend...oh how I love those chocolate eggs..I have already eaten my fill. Adore your images today. xoxo

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  44. UnknownApril 2, 2010 at 5:18 PM

    What lovely things for Easter. Hot cross buns, sounds yummy to me.

    I hope you have a beautiful Easter.

    Karen

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  45. Draffin BearsApril 2, 2010 at 5:48 PM

    Thank you very much Constance for your kind wishes.
    It is lovely to have your friendship.
    Happy Easter to you and your family.

    Many thanks Teresa, and I look forward to coming to visit you.
    always great to have a new blog friend.

    Oh Koralee, I know exactly what you are saying ... I have just eaten too many hot cross buns and now I am not going to be wanting any dinner.
    Happy Easter to you and your family.

    Many thanks Karen and I hope that you have a lovely Easter and weekend.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  46. Duchess of TeaApril 2, 2010 at 11:29 PM

    Carolyn darling popped in to wish you and your family a joyous and blessed Easter.

    Love & Hugs
    Duchess

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  47. BarbaraApril 3, 2010 at 12:25 AM

    Frankly Carolyn, I didn't think I was going to be cooking Easter dinner this year, but I found out yesterday that I was! So I thank you in advance for your hot cross bun recipe, even though I understand they're normally served on Good Friday!

    Happy Easter to you and yours!
    Love, Barbara

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  48. C. JoyBell C.April 3, 2010 at 1:00 AM

    Such lovely lovely Easter eggs! :)

    I love the memories of Easter past! My favorite of all is the getting dressed all up in my lovely lovely Easter dresses and lace gloves and lace socks and lovely lovely mary janes and big white Sunday hats! And being carried around by my daddy at church! :)

    Have a very happy Easter, you and your family! :)

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  49. Fé...April 3, 2010 at 5:16 AM

    Beautiful set of images, as always, Carolyn. Thanks for sharing :) And it's sweet to know that you're having a lot of fun. Wishing you a marvelous weekend!

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  50. Draffin BearsApril 3, 2010 at 11:22 AM

    Thank you so much dear Duchess and I hope that you and your family are having a wonderful Easter.

    Barbara, these are so good and my Son said I wished we could have them more than once a year. I am probably going to make another batch, as they are delicious and the smell cooking in the kitchen is wonderful.
    Happy Easter to you and your family.

    That is such a lovely picture of you all dressed Charity in your Sunday best and I bet you looked pretty. Look forward to coming to visit you soon. Happy Easter.

    Many thanks Fe and wishing you a wonderful and happy Easter.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  51. Tracie~MyPetiteMaisonApril 3, 2010 at 12:32 PM

    Happy Easter to you too Carolyn! My how those eggs look so delicious.
    xo~Tracie

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  52. Draffin BearsApril 3, 2010 at 6:03 PM

    Thank you Tracie and wishing you and your family a very happy Easter.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  53. Martha's FavoritesApril 3, 2010 at 6:03 PM

    Hi Carolyn: Love all the beautiful things you have out for Easter. I am wishing you and your family a blessed Easter. Hugs, Martha

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  54. susanApril 3, 2010 at 11:18 PM

    Carolyn-You are right on time! I love your postcard! Hope you'll show pictures of the hot cross buns---something I have never attempted. Happy Easter to you, my friend!

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  55. UnknownApril 4, 2010 at 12:22 AM

    What a beautiful post! Every single picture is simply magical!:) I am wishing you and your family beautiful Happy Easter and sending million of happy Easter sun bunnies your way.:-)

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  56. MargeApril 4, 2010 at 2:58 AM

    Dear Carolyn,
    I wish you very happy Easter!!
    Your pictures make allways me to smile:) They are so beautiful and nostalgie for example previous post or funny for example this post, which has your friend sent to you:)
    BIG HUGS my friend and have a good time!!:)
    Marge

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  57. Beadboard UpCountryApril 4, 2010 at 6:36 AM

    Hope you're saving me some of those buns!!!!I wouldn't mind some of those chocolate eggs either......Nice pairing eggs and bears>>>>>>Happy Easter! Maryanne xo

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  58. Jessica RodarteApril 4, 2010 at 8:36 AM

    Lovely pictures, Carolyn! I hope you have a happy holiday weekend.
    PS. Thank you for your lovely comment for my blog anniversary! Hugs! :D

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  59. Draffin BearsApril 4, 2010 at 9:55 AM

    Many thanks Martha and wishing you and yours a very happy Easter.

    Hi Susan,

    I will share a photo of the hot cross buns soon, my son was saying I wished we could have them more than once a year! The recipe is there, should you want to try them.
    Thanks very much and wishing you the very best Easter.

    Many thanks Anya, so kind of you to visit and the lovely words you wrote.
    Sending you and your family, happy Easter wishes with lots of love and happiness.

    Thank you very much Marge and I hope that you have a very lovely Easter break with your family and sending love and hugs to you.

    Happy Easter to you Maryanne.
    I wished I could send a little box over to you. The buns all went very fast and my daughter asked could we make some more?

    Happy Easter to you and your family Jessica and I hope that you are having a lovely time.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  60. Slices of Beauty...April 4, 2010 at 10:08 AM

    Happy Easter to you!
    Lovely images you've got.

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  61. NancyApril 4, 2010 at 10:45 AM

    Hi Carolyn...Oh, your Easter treats look wonderful! I know what you mean about exercise...but the chocolate is just so yummy!!

    Love the little postcard...so sweet.
    I copied the recipe awhile ago for the hot cross buns...I'll be making a batch next week. Knowing you...they will be scrumptious!

    Have a wonderful day...
    Hugs, Nancy

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  62. stefanieApril 4, 2010 at 10:51 AM

    mmmmm, yummi decorations...have a wonderful Easter!

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  63. Wish on a WhiskerApril 5, 2010 at 3:16 AM

    Merry Easter Wishes sweet Carolyn! Love~Mandy

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  64. Jodie (everything vintage)April 5, 2010 at 4:16 AM

    Happy Easter Sweet Carolyn!!!!
    My gosh girl, I've been on the road so much, I'm so lonesome!!!!!
    Your Easter decorations are gorgeous and I'm so happy you shared them with me. I haven't been home much so I don't have any decorations out. Yours are special!
    Hope your holiday is filled with many blessings...know that you are one of mine :)

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  65. Draffin BearsApril 5, 2010 at 10:25 AM

    Happy Easter, Slices of Beauty and I loved your chocolate egg on your post.

    Wishing you and yours a happy Easter, Nancy ~ the hot cross buns are yummy and do give them a try.
    My Son said I wished we could have these more often, than once a year.

    Many thanks Stefanie, and I hope that you are having a lovely Easter.

    thank you so much dear Mandy and wishing you the happiest Easter.

    Lovely to hear from you Jodie after all you gallivanting around and those boots really were made for walkin!
    So neat that you had a fun time and met some fabulous Ladies.
    Happy Easter, sweet friend.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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