Monday, December 3, 2012

Happy December

As the countdown to Christmas starts, wishing you all a very happy week.
Happiness ~ A bouquet in a bucket of the sweetest pale pink peonies in my favourite colour.

 Last weekend flew by so fast and before I knew it is Monday morning and a new week has begun.

 Simple moments are the best like spending Sunday lunch with our children at a little Restaurant and is always great to have a catch up with family.
Most of Saturday, was spent in the garden tidying up and I am feeling this today as my body feels a little achy. DH water-blasted the outdoor table and chairs and when the weather improves they will get a coat of teak stain in anticipation for summer.
Down at the village was the sweetest family of Mrs Duck and her five little babies and they waited while I took the photo.
Here's to a wonderful week ahead
Life is good!
hugs
Carolyn


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  1. LeslieDecember 3, 2012 at 4:44 PM

    Carolyn, those baby ducks are just precious and I can't think of a better way to spend a Sunday afternoon than with family. Your peonies are so pretty. I bought some a couple days ago and nothing is happening. Usually they open up quickly.. I hope they are okay!

    leslie

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  2. Marsha @ Tattered ChickDecember 3, 2012 at 5:30 PM

    So sweet mama duck and her babies ;).

    I hope you have a wonderful week!!

    Xo
    Marsha

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  3. AnonymousDecember 3, 2012 at 6:03 PM

    Love the flowers and the duck family.

    :) Hope

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  4. thriftwoodDecember 3, 2012 at 6:48 PM

    Adorable duckies Carolyn! It's hard to believe it's almost summer for you and it's sooo cold here at the moment ... lovely peonies too!

    Claire xx

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  5. Pierre BOYERDecember 3, 2012 at 6:56 PM

    Enjoy your day Carolyn...
    Best regards from France,

    Pierre

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  6. ClaudiaDecember 3, 2012 at 8:10 PM

    Dear Carolyn,

    thank you for this lovely post!
    Wishing you and your family a wonderful adventtime as weel!

    Love and hugs
    Claudia

    Love the photo from the duck and her babies :O)

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  7. orchid0324December 3, 2012 at 8:24 PM

    Dearest Carolyn,
    I love pink color which has such a sweet image. Lovely duck family and happy for your time with your family(*^_^*)
    Hope you are having wonderful last month of the year.
    Sending you lots of love and hugs from Japan, xoxo Miyako*

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  8. Bizzy @ homeDecember 3, 2012 at 8:49 PM

    Sweet picture of family Duck! The peonies are beautiful.
    Greetz, Renny

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  9. Kays KidsDecember 3, 2012 at 11:42 PM

    I'm so glad you enjoyed your weekend. Mother duck is gorgeous.
    Hugs

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  10. BarbaraDecember 4, 2012 at 1:34 AM

    The countdown to Christmas is making me a little nervous, Carolyn. The boxes are still piled up! But I'll get there...bit by bit!

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  11. OlaDecember 4, 2012 at 1:40 AM

    Happy December, mine began with a very lazy weekend at home:)
    Blog about life and travelling
    Blog about cooking

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  12. Beehive NeedleworksDecember 4, 2012 at 1:54 AM

    Here, as the snowflakes drift softly through the air, I shall enjoy a bit of YOUR summertime! Thank you most kindly for sharing a part of your day.
    Warm wishes,
    Judy

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  13. It's meDecember 4, 2012 at 2:33 AM

    Owwwww so sweet Duck familly.....we have our first snow here in Holland today......it is cold.....brrrrrr....love lov elove Ria...darling will you mail me your adress ???.....love from me...xxx..

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  14. Castles Crowns and CottagesDecember 4, 2012 at 2:52 AM

    Oh those ducks, Carolyn!

    At first, they looked like STATUES! We have many here and this summer,there was a mummy and her babies in my front garden!!!!

    Sending you a heartful of love for a fabulous season! Anita

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  15. Silvia NegrettiDecember 4, 2012 at 3:04 AM

    Hello Carolyn!

    I love December too, its the sweetest month of all winter!^^
    That little duck family is so lovely!!!
    xxx
    S


    http://s-fashion-avenue.blogspot.it

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  16. ArtiDecember 4, 2012 at 4:25 AM

    The ducks are so cute!!! Loved the post, hope your week goes by happily :)

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  17. Lynn ProctorDecember 4, 2012 at 6:59 AM

    oh my what cool pics today :)

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  18. Audrey AllureDecember 4, 2012 at 8:16 AM

    Cute ducks! :) Have a lovely week!

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  19. DortheDecember 4, 2012 at 8:49 AM

    Hi dear, I can tell you enjoy life, and that you had a beautiful weekend, with your kids, and smiling to this sweet duck family.
    The peonies are stunning Carolyn, I wish I had them in my garden!
    Hugs ,Dorthe

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  20. Down by the seaDecember 4, 2012 at 8:52 AM

    I love your peonies and the duck family.Glad you had a lovely weekend and a good time spent with your family.
    Sarah x

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  21. Red Rose AlleyDecember 4, 2012 at 10:09 AM

    Your pink peonies are so lovely, Carolyn. I love that little duck family. It reminds me of my mom and her five kids. Yes, the weeks go by so fast, don't they? Enjoy the season, my sweet friend!
    ~Sheri at Red Rose Alley

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  22. Bella SinclairDecember 4, 2012 at 11:33 AM

    Aaaaaaaaaaah! Sooooo envious. Peonies are my absolute favorite. And pale pink! To me, peonies always look like sleeping doves, all nestled together. Have a wonderful week!

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  23. JeanneDecember 4, 2012 at 10:27 PM

    I love peonies and I love the duck family...........
    Blessings my lovely friend
    Thanks for your visit and kind words.
    Love Jeanne♥

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  24. Castles Crowns and CottagesDecember 5, 2012 at 1:49 AM

    Oh those ducklings are just too precious. I want to hold one and squish it!!!!!!!! Gently, however.....

    Oh sweet Carolyn, thank you for cha-chaing over to my post for some CUBAN SUGAR....and yes, that black coat is fabulous, isn't it?

    ENJOY YOUR HOLIDAYS!!! Anita

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  25. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderDecember 5, 2012 at 5:36 AM

    Dearest Carolyn,
    Your weekend was a good one with quality family time. Even the duck family looks happy in your special photo. Continue to have a great week. Hugs,
    Mariette

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  26. MoniqueDecember 5, 2012 at 9:27 AM

    Hi Carolyn! Happy december to you!
    The Christmas' countdown has begun!!!
    :-)

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  27. Linda PDecember 6, 2012 at 12:13 AM

    Simple things are the best, Carolyn.
    We too had lunch with family on Sunday. Our daughter cooked and the two grandchildren prepared it with her.
    The ducks are so sweet. Beautiful flowers and such a delicate shade.
    I'm trying to stay a little quiet this week. I hope your energy has returned so enjoy the rest of the week.

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  28. Rabbit Hill ~ Handmades by Jenn TavolettiDecember 6, 2012 at 2:32 AM

    Hi Carolyn, Your post puts me in such a tizzy lol. I'm craving for it to snow and now I am also getting a little spring fever! Those peonies are gorgeous!!!! I can almost smell them all the way here in Pennsylvania. And those baby ducks are sweet. Happy December! Have a great week.
    Warm hugs ~ Jenn

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  29. Rebeca Mello December 6, 2012 at 7:05 AM

    Hey Carolyn! Your blog is so cute! I loved to know and I'm following, if you can, follow mine back, kisses!

    rebeca-mello.blogspot.com

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  30. UnknownDecember 6, 2012 at 10:27 AM

    Nice blog!
    Would you like to follow each other? Let us know.

    x


    chicksaboutfashion.blogspot.com

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  31. AnaDecember 6, 2012 at 6:35 PM

    What a sweet little ducky family. Hope you are having a wonderful day my friend.

    ❤Ana

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  32. hi-dDecember 6, 2012 at 6:50 PM

    Hi Carolyn,

    Thanks so much for stopping by! I missed you too. I am thinking that if I don't find another alternative that is easy, I may just pay for more storage. Anita mentioned she switched to Google+ and has tons more that way. hmmm...I don't like change. LOL...

    So you are having summer and it's almost Christmas. I have a hard time wrapping my mind around that myself. Those flowers are so pretty!!! Love the duckies too!

    Take care,
    Heidi

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  33. Shane PollardDecember 6, 2012 at 10:35 PM

    Oh isn't that just the sweetest photo Carolyn!!!
    The little ones are so vulnerable, but it seems Mother Ducks are very protective.

    The days are simply flying by - I'm late as usual for this time of year.
    So much to do and so little time!!

    Joyeux Noël
    Shane ♥

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  34. ETT RÖTT MONOGRAMDecember 7, 2012 at 8:22 AM

    The duck family is so sweet, and i like your peonies, lovely.
    Wish you a happy weekend
    Hugs
    AnnaMaria

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  35. Michelle May-The Raspberry RabbitsDecember 7, 2012 at 2:34 PM

    Oh those little ducks are just precious! They make me smile so big.
    Time sure is flying by so fast. Will be Christmas before we know it.
    xx

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  36. Christmas-etc...December 8, 2012 at 6:14 AM

    I hope that it has been a great week for you!
    Those little ducks are adorable... God's creatures...what a blessing to us all!
    Ann

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  37. Crafty Green PoetDecember 9, 2012 at 7:45 AM

    what a lovely family of ducks!

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  38. GeorgiannaDecember 10, 2012 at 6:09 AM

    Oh, my, peonies for Christmas must be the most perfect combination! I can only imagine having that beauty and fragrance for holiday decorating.

    Wishing you a festive and happy week, dear Carolyn.

    Georgianna

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  39. Celestina MarieDecember 11, 2012 at 4:03 PM

    Hi Carolyn, Oh how sweet the little duck family. Love your peonies in that pale pink color.
    Wishing you a wonderful week,
    Hugs, Celestina Marie

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Carolyn xx

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