Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Seasons Greetings

It's truly a joy to send wishes your way for the happiest, brightest most wonderful day
The candles are lit and give a magical glow to the room




















The best gifts life can bring is having friends like you and I want to thank you all for your beautiful friendship. Here's to many years of blogging and even if you're not aware, of the special link that I feel with knowing you.

I hope the festivities, shopping, gift wrapping and holiday baking are  going well.

I have been MIA, spent time with my family to celebrate my dear Mother's birthday, so now I look forward to coming to visit you all.


May this be a Christmas you'll always treasure, for the joy it brings and the memories it leaves. 
To those that don't celebrate Christmas, happy holidays and happy Hanukkah.

Here's wishing you a merry Christmas and happiness all year through.
Hugs
Carolyn



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81 comments:

  1. DianneDecember 20, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    Dear Carolyn - wishing you and your family best wishes for a wonderful Christmas-time - I truly hope you all have a very special & joyful day . Thank you for you friendship across the miles xx

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  2. Marsha @ Tattered ChickDecember 20, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    A beautiful post, Carolyn!

    I know you had a wonderful time with your family celebrating your mother's birthday!

    I wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas!

    ((Hugs))
    Marsha

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  3. Mariette's Back to BasicsDecember 20, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    Dearest Carolyn,

    What a joy for having celebrated your Mother's birthday! That is very special...
    Enjoy this pre-Christmas season and have a Merry Christmas with your loved ones!
    Love,

    Mariette

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  4. It's meDecember 20, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    Congratulations with your mom......enjoy a happy time darling....love from me...xxx...

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  5. Julia @ Vintage with LacesDecember 20, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    Happy Birthday to you mother, dear Carolyn. Hopefully you had a wonderful celebration together.

    MERRY CHRISTMAS to you and your family!

    Hugs,
    Julia

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  6. Happy-SonneDecember 20, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    Dear Carolyn
    I wish you and your family a wonderful Christmastime.
    All the best and hugs Yvonne

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  7. ClaudiaDecember 20, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    Dear Carolyn,
    what a lovely post!

    Wishing you and your family a wonderful, calm and peaceful Christmas my friend!

    Sending Love and hugs
    Claudia

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  8. Miles Of StyleDecember 20, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    Dearest Carolyn,
    Wishing you and your family a wonderful Christmas! I hope your holidays are filled with great fun and festivities!
    Like you, I too have been MIA of late but its always nice to know that some of your bloggy friends will always be there when you return...people like you :)
    Love and Hugs,
    Persis.

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  9. ETT RÖTT MONOGRAMDecember 20, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    So beautifully decorated, wonderful window. And thank you for being such a fine blog friend Carolyn.
    Wishing you a wonderful cristmas week.
    Hugs
    AnnaMaria

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  10. MarkkaDecember 20, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    Beautiful words you wrote <3

    Merry Christmas to you and your family and of course Happy New Year!

    Markka

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  11. Bizzy @ homeDecember 20, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    Wishing you a merry christmas and congratulations with your mother, how special such a day!
    Dear greetings,
    Renny

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  12. DortheDecember 20, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    Sweet Carolyn,
    thank YOU for the dear friendship, your alwayes sweet and lovely comments, and for being somewhere out there in blog-land.
    I treasure your friendship.
    Love and hugs, and wishes for a very happy christmas for you and yours.
    xx, Dorthe

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  13. RobynartdesignsDecember 20, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    Happy Christmas to you and yours dear Carolyn. Always a pleasure both to visit your lovely blog, and have you pop into visit mine. All the best for the New Year! Hugs Robyn xoxo

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  14. OlaDecember 20, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    Wish you a merry Christmas! have wondefrul time with your Family!

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  15. Kays KidsDecember 20, 2011 at 11:20 PM

    Dear Carolyn,
    Merry Christmas to you and all those you love.
    I have only started Blogging this year, and the friendships you make are so special.
    Hugs
    Kay

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  16. MayflowerDecember 20, 2011 at 11:51 PM

    Hello dear Carolyn, I also want to wish you a Merry Christmas and hope you have wonderful days.
    Warm wishes, Mea

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  17. MapiDecember 21, 2011 at 1:36 AM

    Hello dear Carolyn
    Wishing you Wonderful days.
    Merry Christmas and all the best for the New Year !
    Lovely photo's
    Love and a big hug
    Mapi

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  18. MadeliefDecember 21, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    Dear Carolyn,

    Congratulations on your mother's birthday! Wishing you and your family a wonderful Christmas & thank you for your friendship too the past year!

    Much love,

    Madelief x

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  19. UnknownDecember 21, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    Ciao cara!!

    Belle le foto...magica e romantica tu!

    Un abbraccio particolare e di cuore.

    Sono appena tornata....ma ripartirei.

    kisses a lot...have a wonderful CHRISTMAS and Happy New Year! Smuack...NI

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  20. AnneDecember 21, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    Hi Carolyn! I hope you are having a wonderful Christmas week:)
    ~Anne

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  21. Castles Crowns and CottagesDecember 21, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    I SEND YOU MY HUGS CAROLYN! So late here, but we are all running around with some sort of wrapping to do, buying, working, cleaning....oh dear, SO MUCH TO DO! HUGS TO YOU! Anita

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  22. Gaby Bee December 21, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    Merry Christmas and a very Happy Healthy New Year to you and all your loved ones.

    Hugs,
    Gaby

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  23. Celestial CharmsDecember 21, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    Hi Carolyn,
    What a sweet angel in the first photograph, so lovely. I hope you and your family have a very Merry Christmas, and lots of health and happiness in the coming New Year! :)
    Maureen

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  24. ArtiDecember 22, 2011 at 1:42 AM

    Such a heart warming post! Loved the candles and the hand written wishes... It is always a low spending time with your family, glad you could do that.
    Wish you and your family Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year too:)

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  25. lisa Moran, Bilancia DesignsDecember 22, 2011 at 2:41 AM

    Carolyn~
    Wishing you a beautiful Christmas and a wonderful New Year!
    Lisa :)

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  26. tinajoDecember 22, 2011 at 5:10 AM

    Enjoy Christmas! :-)

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  27. AnaDecember 22, 2011 at 5:53 AM

    Oh Carolyn,
    What a sweet post...You are such a special friend and I feel so blessed to have met you, even if it is only through our blogs:-) Wishing you and your beautiful family the merriest of Christmases. Sending you a great big hug.

    Much love,
    ♥Ana

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  28. MainaDecember 22, 2011 at 7:06 AM

    Hello Carolyn!
    Congratulations to your mother! Was the special day really December 19th?? The same birthday as mine! Wow!

    Merry Christmas to you and your family!

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  29. LolaDecember 22, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    A very Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year to you and your family! And birthday greetings to your Mother too!

    Hugs

    XOXO Lola & Nora:)

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  30. Couture CarrieDecember 22, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    Gorgeous and heartfelt post, darling!
    Merry Christmas!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  31. UnknownDecember 22, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    What a wonderful post Carolyn!!! wishing you and your family all the best during the Holiday Season!!! Merry Christmas and a blessed, healthy and Happy New Year 2012!!!!

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  32. Cindy AdkinsDecember 22, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    Awww, how precious!!! I hope your mother had a Happy Birthday!!! Merry Christmas--Wishing you a wonderful holiday filled with the joy you bring to others always!!!
    XO
    Cindy

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  33. Red Rose AlleyDecember 22, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    Carolyn,
    Thank you for that beautiful post. I want to wish you a very Merry Christmas too, and this year "YOU" are one of my Christmas presents. Enjoy the rest of the season, and may it be filled with much joy, peace, and love.
    ~Sheri at Red Rose Alley

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  34. Happy To Be/ Gl♥riaDecember 22, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    CHRISTmas Blessings from my mountain top to your home…May it be the best one ever..Hugs and Love Gloria.

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  35. Lorraine Young PotteryDecember 22, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    :-} It is wonderful to have a group of supportive friends here in blog land I agree!

    Thank you for expressing your feeling.
    I send the same thought to you, in gratitude.

    HUGS and Warm New Year Wishes,
    Lorraine

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  36. Yvonne - Frl. KleinDecember 22, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    Dear Carolyn,
    Merry Christmas!!!!
    Wish you wonderful and happy days!
    Hugs
    Yvonne

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  37. Castles Crowns and CottagesDecember 23, 2011 at 12:20 AM

    Good morning my dearest and sweetest Carolyn!

    The hour is almost upon us. A time to rejoice and let out our joy that is stifled at times through the pressures of life. May only goodness and love come to you on this celebration of love....mille bises! Anita

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  38. rochambeauDecember 23, 2011 at 5:32 AM

    Happy late birthday to your mother, Carolyn. She must be a very special woman because her daughter sure is!
    Keep on enjoying the celebration!
    I'm grateful for your loveliness !

    xox
    Constance

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  39. Silvia NegrettiDecember 23, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    Hi Carolyn!
    You are every time so sweet!^^
    Wish you a wonderful Xmas with you beautiful family!
    xxx
    S
    http://s-fashion-avenue.blogspot.com

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  40. Celestina MarieDecember 23, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    Hi Carolyn, So glad you enjoyed a trip to celebrate your mother's special day. Love this post and the joy of the season it shares. Thank you so very much for the gift of frienship. It has meant the world to me over the years and I look forward to many more blog memories in the future.

    Wishing the a very Merry Christmas and many blessings in the new year.
    Hugs from Texas and love to you and yours.
    Celestina Marie

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  41. Vær våkenDecember 23, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    Dear Carolyn, I love your candle light photo!I want to wish you a merry Christmas and happy holidays filled with many sweet moments!

    Kristin ♥♥♥

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  42. RostroseDecember 23, 2011 at 11:14 PM

    Wonderful photos and so sweet to read your nice words, dearest Carolyn! ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥
    I also want to wish you and your family a merry Christmas, my dear!
    xoxoxo
    Your "rusty rose" Traude

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  43. annashusidingtunaDecember 24, 2011 at 12:08 AM

    Hi Carolyn!

    I wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas!

    Hug Anna

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  44. Jo PotterDecember 24, 2011 at 4:47 AM

    Dear Carolyn,
    Have a magical Christmas and Happy Birthday to your mum! ;-)

    Have a wonderful New Year in 2012.
    I love visiting you here and seeing your wonderful New Zealand posts. It makes me wish I was back in NZ for Christmas!

    Hugs,
    Jo. xx

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  45. JeanneDecember 24, 2011 at 5:17 AM

    Merry Christmas with much love and many blessings
    Love Jeanne

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  46. MargeDecember 24, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    Dear friend,
    ♥ I wish you and your family Merry Christmas! ♥

    Hugs, Marge

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  47. maría ceciliaDecember 24, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    Dearest Carolyn, wishing you and family a very happy and beautiful christmas time!!!
    Eventhough I don´t visit much around lately I alwyas have you in my heart my dear.
    many hugs to you

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  48. TaraDecember 24, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    May this Holiday Season bring you and your family every blessing Carolyn! Merry Christmas you loveleigh lady!

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  49. Grandma Yellow HairDecember 24, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    Dear sweet friend glad you were able to take off and spend time with your mom. Wishing her a belated Happy Birthday.
    It would not be Christmas without coming by and wishing you a very Merry Christmas.
    Your friendship has meant a great deal to me and I hope to be able to visit you more this coming year
    Love
    Maggie

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  50. Magia da InêsDecember 24, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    ♫♫♫ Feliz Natal!!!
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    Que o Natal não seja apenas uma data, mas um estado de espírito a nos orientar a vida.

    FELIZ NATAL!!!
    Beijinhos.
    Brasil

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  51. Night at VogueDecember 24, 2011 at 11:13 PM

    Merry Christmas!

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  52. smartcatDecember 25, 2011 at 4:03 AM

    What a pretty Christmas wish.

    May all be Merry and Joyous with you and yours

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  53. NancyDecember 25, 2011 at 4:58 AM

    Hello Dear Carolyn...
    Your decor is lovely...I know you are enjoying Christmas day now. I hope it is a joyous day for you and your family and that Santa is good to you! You deserve it! It will be nice to spend a little quality time with your children...

    We are celebrating today...and so I must get at the cooking!
    I will update tomorrow...

    Merry Christmas Carolyn!
    Hugs, Nancy xo

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  54. A garden just outside VeniceDecember 25, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    Dearest Carolyn,
    wishing you and yours a wonderful Christmas and a very happy New Year!
    Michela x

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  55. KarenaDecember 25, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    Carolyn thank you so so much for your friendship and encouragement!

    Wishing you and yours all the best in 2012!

    xoxo
    Karena

    Art by Karena

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  56. JillayneDecember 25, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    Merry Christmas to you and yours Carolyn! I wish you all the best for the holidays and the New Year to come...Enjoy!

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  57. Fé...December 26, 2011 at 3:16 AM

    Merry Christmas to you, dear Carolyn! Sending you lots of love and prayers from Indonesia!

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  58. Marie SöderbergDecember 26, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    Dear Carolyn~ I wish yo a joyful christmas, and I thank you for all your support, visits and comments My blogg,koppling forward ti anotherinpirational year,

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  59. MillieDecember 26, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    I hope your Chrissie Day was just wonderful dear Carolyn. Thank you for your lovely bloggie friendship, I truly value your comments & support. Looking forward to doing it all again in 2012.
    Millie xx

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  60. Rattus ScribusDecember 26, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    Hi Carolyn
    Thank you for your kind words about my poem on Heavenly Minded & Earthly Good. Anita & I send you Christmas cheer from our bizarrely snow-less but happy home. All the best for a joyful New Year too.
    Ruben

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  61. debra@dustjacketDecember 26, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    Hope your Christmas was beautiful, happy holidays.
    xxxx DJ

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  62. JeanneDecember 26, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    Much love and many blessings
    Love Jeanne

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  63. Les CotrionsDecember 26, 2011 at 11:25 PM

    Dear Carolyn,
    I hope you had a very nice time for Christmas!!! Wish you a faboulous new year with a lot of joy and happiness!
    Vale

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  64. Castles Crowns and CottagesDecember 26, 2011 at 11:42 PM

    Oh sweet friend!!!!

    DID YOU HAVE A GRAND CHRISTMAS???? THANK YOU for coming to visit me. It was a quiet celebration, but much needed after a whirlwind of a school year! SOOOOO GOOD TO SEE YOU and I suspect that your holiday was filled with love and family and friends, as mine was. NOW TO LOOK FORWARD to another year of FUN IN BLOGLAND! May all be well with you dearest heart! Anita

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  65. Audrey AllureDecember 27, 2011 at 1:30 AM

    Hope you had a wonderful Christmas! :)

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  66. Couture CarrieDecember 27, 2011 at 2:28 AM

    Hope you had a beautiful Christmas, darling!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  67. Cindy AdkinsDecember 27, 2011 at 4:14 AM

    Hello Carolyn,
    I'm visiting from Cindy Adkins' Whimsical Musings (I'm the "other" Cindy Adkins she wrote about!) Your bears are delightful! I look forward to exploring more of your blog and seeing more of your work. I'm your newest follower! Happy New Year!
    Cindy

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  68. MartinaDecember 27, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    Christmas hugs from germany dear Caroline! Thank you for being such a wonderful blogfriend, i always love visiting you!

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  69. UnknownDecember 27, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    Woooowww...interesting post!
    Merry Christmas, sweetie!

    Kisses,
    Miriam
    Fashion Crazy Ball and My Facebook Page

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  70. Dawne Boynton PolisDecember 27, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    Joyeux Noël, Carolyn!!! Whenever! Like yesterday!! How wonderful to spend time with your mother. Having them with us is always one of the best things in life. My Mutti lives with us, at 94. Glad to hear that you've been to Galeries in Paris. Isn't it so great? And we always go up to the top floor for lunch and the view. Here's hoping you get to France again this year. Do you plan on it? We are doing a photo workshop in Paris and The countryside in April. You should come!!!!
    Your photos of your decorations are so beautiful. I'm sure you are surrounded with love and beauty.
    All the very best in 2012!
    dawne

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  71. A Fanciful LifeDecember 27, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    Hi Carolyn,
    Wishing you a fabulous holiday season and happy birthday to your mom. Hoping your days are special. Thank you for all the wonderful photos and sharing this past year.

    Warmly,
    Sharon :-)

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  72. C. JoyBell C.December 27, 2011 at 11:59 PM

    I hope you have been having a very blessed and happy Holiday Season! : )

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  73. Yvonne - Frl. KleinDecember 28, 2011 at 2:33 AM

    Dear Carolyn,
    I hope you had wonderful christmas days full of love and joy!
    Wish you happy new year!
    Hugs
    Yvonne

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  74. THE ALTERNATIVE WIFEDecember 28, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    Hope you had a wonderful Christmas, Carolyn! Can't believe it's over already and that New Years will be here before we know it. Enjoy the week, sweetie and happy holidays to you and your family! xoxo

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  75. Castles Crowns and CottagesDecember 28, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    Dear and wonderful Carolyn,

    It has been a MAGNIFICENT YEAR. In my personal, professional and blogging life, I have learned so much about myself, but mostly, about how KIND and wonderful people really are. THANK YOU for your gentle spirit that always lifts me when I see your comment. I wish you NOTHING BUT LOVE and beauty for 2012!!!

    Anita

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  76. Mitha KomalaDecember 28, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    oh dear.. such a beautiful xmas picture. i really love those christmas decorations ! they are just lovely. merry christmas carolyn <3 xx

    http://mithakomala.blogspot.com/

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  77. ElenaDecember 28, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    Cara Carolyn, voglio augurarti un fantastico 2012, che porti nella tua casa tanta felicità e tanto amore!
    Un abbraccio, Elena.

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  78. Punctuation MarkDecember 29, 2011 at 6:25 AM

    hope you had an amazing Christmas

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  79. UnknownDecember 29, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    lovely pics!Happy holidays!
    xoxo
    Faby
    Follow each other?
    www.adreamcalledfashion.com

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  80. Castles Crowns and CottagesDecember 29, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    CAROLYN!!!!!!!

    I just got home from having the most lovely VISIT at a local coffee shop with a BLOGGER PAL!!!!!! And then I came home to find a sweet and most DARLING CHRISTMAS FAIRY!!! Dearest, it is so beautiful! And it is this famous little angel that you have here on your post! I so love your calligraphy in GOLD!!! It is the most darling card, and I have it sitting in my new room where it speaks volumes to me.

    I send you my sincerest wishes for a PERFECT NEW YEAR MY DEAREST!!! Anita

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  81. AnonymousDecember 29, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    happy holidays to you and your family!!

    fashionableroad.blogspot.com

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and I look forward to visiting you.


Carolyn xx

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