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This is SUCH a stunning and eloquent post! Thank you, Anita!!! xoxo
ReplyDeleteDear Anita,
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post - love all the fun things you have shared, with preparing for Christmas.
Have a wonderful week
hugs
Carolyn
Dear Anita, one word to mind as I look at your post – Perfection!
ReplyDeleteI love the music, the illustrations and your wonderful words. It must take you hours and hours to put all this together, but it is so worth it!
Thank you for visiting me earlier today, I always look forward to hearing from you.
Barbara xx
Beautiful images. I'm partial to the cat w/the scarf!
ReplyDeleteReally Beautiful my Dear Anita. Bless you my friend..you are very gifted!!!
ReplyDeleteOh, this was lovely - thank you!
ReplyDeleteIs this my dear Susan from Whittier?
DeleteYou never cease to take my breath away. That last photo will linger in my soul. Nature's decor is the most mesmerizing...it is where I always long to be. Must be my Native American blood ( I am 1/18th).
ReplyDeleteYou've done it again!!! I'm smilin' from ear to ear!!! Love the snow on the rooftops...waiting for Santa? Have a grand week!
ReplyDeleteDearest Anita,
ReplyDeleteYour post is such a beautiful way to enjoy the holiday season! Love the bears, love it all!
Merci dear friend!
Love, Penny
Oh its so lovely! The pictures & your inspiring words of nature. My mom had a jacket like the one in the last photo. It reminds me of when we briefly lived in rural Ohio. I just decorated my tree, all hot pink & spring green with gold accents and clear lights. I am amazed with how pretty it actually turned out... wasn't so sure about it when I bought the new balls this year. I've been creating items all day and even made a blog post. Very productive day, but I still have to bath Benz (one of my champion boys) ugh!
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely week! :)
xoxo
Kerri
Anita dear~with all the decorating, wrapping, shipping, list and merrymaking, this little respite in my day was just what I needed to calm myself. I take a deep breath, focus on the beauty and those little dancing bears, and smile. It will all get done it's good time.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful reminder of the season.......lovely visions, my lovely friend.
xx, Heather
Anita, this is beautiful. You capture the perfect images and used the perfect words to describe the seasons. My favorites were the nature ones; that kind of Christmas is really calling my name this year. '
ReplyDeleteMarie Angelique
Beautiful as always, Anita. The images capture the meaning of your words and fill my heart with joy. Exquisite thoughts!!!
ReplyDeleteHope you are enjoying the season. Our home is beginning to look like Christmas. Almost finished here…….Hugs, Sarah
Your post is beautiful, as is the music. I was listening to that CD just this morning over breakfast. I love the feeling you convey with nature in all its glory!
ReplyDeleteOh how I love this post dear friend. The beautiful music and photos. Oh how I wish I lived closer so we could share the beauty of this season together in person. Love to you.
ReplyDeleteOh goodness Anita!! This is a feast for the eyes!! I adore the rustic feel juxtaposed with a feminine touch. I need to get this CD!! Your home must be stunning with your amazing eye for decor. I hope you are enjoying the seasonal festivities and not working too hard! xxleslie
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, Anita!!! Love the music as much as the photos!! Thanks for the eye and ear candy! Have a wonderful week.
ReplyDeleteYES!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you Anita, for bringing such beauty to light and joy in my heart and and AHHHH just the way I want to feel this time of year!<3
This song is one of my favorite!!!<3<3<3
What a Delightful Post! I just Loved the Sentiment and Visuals of it all! This Truly is what Pure Joy represents to me.
ReplyDeleteBlessings from the Arizona Desert... Dawn... The Bohemian
These images are what nature allows us to see. I wonder what they do when the paparazzi exits? :)
ReplyDeletexo
Andie
Wonderful homes . . . beautiful animals . . . sweet pictures . . . and I hope you get that wonderful skirt for Christmas.
ReplyDeleteI adore this post, absolutely adore every shot, and that last one of the horse and the girl??? Oh, how cute! And the birds and the houses... sigh. All gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteXO,
Sheila
b e a u t i f u l thoughts and images..... and the deer, love him, adding him to my image collection!
ReplyDeleteoh how heaven and nature sing!!!!
and we bow down and lay our crowns
at the feet of the King.
~ Violet
Awe love it all! I would be happy with a wreath and peace too...Savor the Season,
ReplyDeletexo Gail
CasulLovesElegance
So sweet and pure...wishing you the best of Christmas (and there will be mail with Hilltop news)xoxo
ReplyDeleteAmazing. Beautiful and serene. Nature at it's best.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your kind words. We will keep this short today.
ReplyDeleteHave a marvellous Monday.
Best wishes Molly
There is nothing that can compare to the beauty of nature, Anita...stunning post, as always...enjoy the preparations :) xx
ReplyDeleteAnita,
ReplyDeleteIncomparable....
xo
Je m'abandonne à la joie de découvrir la nature si joliment en fête, tout simplement Nature...La Magie de noël commence bien à l'extérieur et nous humains au fil de nos passions, de nos sentiments l'invitons à rentrer dans nos douces demeures, parés nous mêmes d'élégance pour mieux l'accueillir et la sentir le tout agrémenté, d'une harmonie musicale des plus sereine et pure.... It's really wonderful my dear Anita....
ReplyDeleteFrench Kiss
Bisous, bisous....
Nélinha
Beautiful post Anita!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI love the photos and the snowman, icicles, chandeliers, snowflakes.... So festive!!!!!! I can't believe Christmas is right around the corner!!!!!!
Hope you have a wonderful day!!!!!
Luv and Hugs,
Shannon
Like it Anita !!! wonderful.....i will dance with you ....beautiful lady !!...love from me...x !
ReplyDeleteSimply magical...
ReplyDeleteThank you for visiting, Peggy! Anita
DeleteAnita, this blog post is exquisite. I adore your words and photos. You really do have a way with words. Sorry I haven't posted comments, the iPad is useless for commenting. Ah I have really loved this post. Baby due in 4 days!! EEEEEK! Will keep you posted. Gem x x x x
ReplyDeleteYou touch my soul with your words and your images fill my heart.
ReplyDeleteThank you Anita!
Hugs,
Morena
Magnifique choix de photos !
ReplyDeleteVoilà qui me donne envie de pousser la porte ...
Gros bisous chère Anita
Marie-Ange
Anita, this is just a visual delight, each photo more beautiful than the next. I always enjoy stopping by and this one especially is filled with loveliness :)
ReplyDeletep.s. Thanks for stopping by my new decor blog--I can tell from the little glimpses I've seen of your home that it's filled with sparkly magic!
xo Mary Jo
http://MagicalMined.blogspot.com
We so want to share Christmas with you,it would be one fabulous Day Anita,xx Rachel and Speedy
ReplyDeleteDear Anita, so many serene and ethereal images, adore!
ReplyDeletexoxo
Karena
The Arts by Karena
Hello Beautiful Soul!
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting me!
I truly think the animals dance with wild abandon when no one is looking!
xo
Thank you for visiting me again! Wishing you a beautiful day
ReplyDeletebisous!
Wow, Anita, such a wonderful seasonal post - and i love the message. Yes - if we'd all surrender to earths intelligence, we'd be in a different place now ... maybe it's not too late! Oh, such cute images you found - i adore the animal ones! Have a super start to your week - and enjoy pre-christmas season! xox
ReplyDeleteAnita. YOUR vision is amazing. I can't even describe to you what a joy it is to visit your blog, YOUR home your music YOUR heart. I just love it all . I love when you visit to my blog too. I feel uplifted just knowing you. Thanks for sharing this once again BEAUTY . The images just magnify beauty and nature. Not to mention I want that dining room table and chandy OMGUSH !!! YOU have such a gift my beautiful friend. I am so happy GOD crossed our paths. Thank you from my heart. Just loved it and felt better for it . THanks so much .
ReplyDeleteI need some new words to describe your post - beautiful is inadequate! For me the beauty of nature is greater than anything that we can recreate in our homes.
ReplyDeleteSarah x
I showed my daughter this post. We both loved it! Adding the animals was so genius! Have a wonderful week, Anita!
ReplyDeleteOh, Anita, I am with you surrendering my crown for peace any day, my friend...sigh...any day.
ReplyDeleteThis is precious. I just finished writing a holiday post, short and simple, but a reminder to enjoy all of life's gifts and I can't think of any that reflect beauty more than nature. This is beautiful, my friend...as always.
xoxo's
This is utterly beautiful, my sweet friend! Mother Nature is the greatest artist of them all...Enjoy the preparation!
ReplyDeleteOh Anita Sweeta! Very nice post. Very nicely done. The dynamics were superb. Yes, I shall have a nice week and it is already booked to the hilt. But that is okay. My blog will just have one 'outfit post' per week for a while until things settle down. and ...that's okay, too. Love to you and Ruben and peace and comfort in your home, too. ♥
ReplyDeleteAnita,
ReplyDeleteTears........One year ago Nel walked down the isle at her church to the beginning of this song. I LOVE THIS SONG SO MUCH. It has to be one of the prettiest Christmas songs ever because it was sung by God's special people, CHILDREN. I loved everything about your post today - all the images and the words that you express so eloquently.
You have just stirred my heart and lifted my soul.
Love,
~Sheri
Oh Anita, maybe it's because it's such a sentimental time of year, but I think this may be my very favorite post of all time from you! It's so eloquent, and beautiful. Thank you for always saying the right thing. XOXOXO Christel
ReplyDeleteBonjour Anita...
ReplyDeletebreathtaking.... There is truly nothing more beautiful than nature. What a true meaning of Christmas you portray.
I don't know how your come up with these posts, each one surpasses the next! You are so gifted my friend! Your blog is my happy place.... xOxO
Anita!!!! You have me goosebumps and eyes filled with tears (happy ones). You chose one of my most favorite songs to go along with your magnificent post, I LOVE THIS POST!! I must share it with my readers on my next random musings post...you are just too good my friend, this is worth sharing with the world......nature inspires and always leaves me in awe. Simply magnificent.
ReplyDeleteNow need to send it to your biggest fan, my mom:)
Anita , yet again you have taken your truly marvelous thoughts and wonderful way with words and combined them with the most delightful images . Your post always stir my soul .
ReplyDeleteFabulous my friend , I love every bit of it !
Anita , yet again you have taken your truly marvelous thoughts and wonderful way with words and combined them with the most delightful images . Your post always stir my soul .
ReplyDeleteFabulous my friend , I love every bit of it !
Oh honey, that was so perfectly perfect! I love subtle, understated, Christmas greenery on homes and buildings. Let Mother Nature put on the REAL Christmas show! And put it on she does!. Sebastipol Geese with the curly feathers, I want some! Dancing bears, I HAVE some... in my book. Donkeys and snowmen, Hurrah! Anita, what a joy this was
ReplyDeleteAnd I didn't even mention the video, which I am about to watch for the third time... so emotional touching, wow.
ReplyDeletewow....magic!!! Tks <3
ReplyDeleteSonia from Italy
All those images are Christmas Card worthy!! Now if I could only get Remy to wear a scarf!!!
ReplyDeleteXo and peace-Karolyn
Hi There,
ReplyDeleteThis post is looking so beautiful with Awesome Pictures ! I have been here after a while but enjoyed browsing through your rest of the wonderful recipes. It was a real delight to see and learn so much from your each and every post. Hope to see more of your creative endeavors in the New Year.
Have a wonderful Holiday Season and stay Warm !
Best Regards, Sonia
Anita,
ReplyDeleteWhat a visually beautiful post that put me into a peaceful place.
Just returned from a family holiday visit in Palm Beach Florida and 82 degrees to lots of snow in Philadelphia!
Thanks for your words, photos and stunning post.
XO,
Vera
Absolutely STUNNING! The photos are simply beautiful...your poetic touch is heavenly.
ReplyDeleteMAGIC.
You carry it wherever you go, my friend.
xoxo
LISA! Hello there! I so wish I could leave you a comment, but here I come to greet you at my "doorstep" with fond wishes for a peaceful season, and always!
DeleteI thought of Charlie and Mooney when I found that pic of the two horses with the Christmas wreath...give them a hug around their big necks for me! :)
Anita
Love the decorating, interior and exterior! I just got home to snow here too. Hoping you had a lovely Thanksgiving and are ready for the full swing of the holidays soon to be upon us! Hugs to you, Kirsten
ReplyDeleteEvery trip to your blog is a treat, Anita! So it's all linked to your Pinterest boards? That's a unique way to do it! I love the way you add the music at the beginning to set the mood. I hope you're enjoying the season!
ReplyDeleteI have the boxed set of Christmas CDs from Trans Siberian Orchestra and Christmas Canon is my absolute favorite. I fear it will wear out I've played it so many times.
ReplyDeleteI love the images for this post especially the rustic wreath and the gorgeous wildlife shots. Such beautiful escapism at such a late hour here in New England. I will dream peacefully after surrendering my crown.
Hi Anita!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful post. You know just the words to go with those beautiful images. Those bears = Adorable! That crown = Gorgeous! You must be getting lots of snow? We only has a light dusting. Boohoo! I wanted more! Haha...
Have a beautiful week!
Heidi
What a magical post, my dearest Anita, so full of beauty and peace! And how I looooooove all those cute animals!!! Thank you so much my dear friend, for the breathtaking atmosphere here on your blog! Have a wonderful Christmas time,
ReplyDeletewith love and hugs, Jade
What a fabulous post! Love how you worded it.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas!
Sherry
earthly magic <3
ReplyDeleteGood morning Anita!..Oh my goodness you are on your way to work in the snow? Take care and keep warm lovely lady!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful, magical post as always...you really do have such a special gift (I want to live in the pretty house at the top too!)...you've inspired me to start some festive decorating this evening with all these beautiful images and words!
Happy Wednesday!
Susan x
P.S Thank you for calling by this morning Anita!
Simply magical dear Anita. Natures creates such lovely visions. I always admire your writing talents and beautiful photos. Happy Holidays....xoxo
ReplyDeleteHelloooooo Anita,
ReplyDeleteI have finally been able to see your post. The internet connection is so poor in the cottage I have been trying to load it for days. It was so worth the wait. Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful. Nothing more needed!
Di
xoxo
This this is my second time reading through this beautiful post. Nature has been busy decorating here too. We've had 8-10 inches of fresh snow in the last few days. There's nothing quite so pretty. But I confess I'm missing the sunshine just a little & my green thumbs are beginning to twitch! ;-)
ReplyDeleteI hope you're enjoying the Christmas season!
Xo,
Keri
I had to come back and enjoy the beauty of it all!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for visiting and leaving such a wonderful note for me.
Stay warm dear friend,
bisous!
Good Morning dear Anita! A beautiful, beautiful post.....I thoroughly enjoyed looking at the Winter Season and imagined preparations in the snow for the coming Festivities! Oh what a different world....imagine a fire for Christmas.....hot dinners, mulled wine........Here we have Salads, Seafood, Cherries and hot foods and easy Summer Living.....such a contrast in this Beautiful World of ours! Happy Pre-Christmas activities to you....Love Dzintra xo
ReplyDeleteMagical! A most wondrous post filled with inspirations, beauty and a bit of humor. I loved it :) Thank you, Anita!!
ReplyDeleteSending you good cheers and warm greetings,
Loi
Bonsoir Anita. Ce billet, ma chère amie, c'est la perfection! Les images, la musique, et bien sûr, tes jolis mots... J'adore toutes les photos que tu as choisies, mais ma préférée est celle des petits oursons dans la forêt. Adorable! Bisous. Veronique (French Girl in Seattle)
ReplyDeleteOh, my friend, what a lovely reminder of how Christmas is everywhere and the beauty around us truly touches our hearts.
ReplyDeleteAnita, I updated my blog with my latest news. Ned and I have moved to Winston Salem, although we are back for the holidays. Ned got a job there and well you do what you have to do in life. The nicest part of this adventure is that the kids all moved into our home in Massachusetts. One cooks, one cleans and Ricky has been fixing everything that has been broken over the years, and Mike entertains all of them. He is such a sweetheart, that he wrote me a letter while I was in Winston.
Sarah and Mike are getting married in February, and Ashley and Ricky are expecting their second little boy in February. So, I'll be back often.
Wishing you a beautiful day.
Karen
Oh my, you slay me with your beautiful images and poetry dear Anita. So sorry I haven't written in a while, but my heart is right there with yours. This is so beautiful and it is SOOOOO about nature in my book and love. See my post today! We shared an image :).
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a wonderful and blessed holiday and great break from school! Happy journey through the holidays. xoxo Nancy
Dearest Anita,
ReplyDeleteI am so tickled that you enjoyed my little moussie, and she made you laugh... Thank you so much for your encouraging words dear friend.
Stay warm!!!
bisous
You found my new blog! You clever girl. There are to be no words, just photos there. I am finding so much inspiration here. One day we shall spend some time together and share thoughts and experience, I am sure of it. Shall we meet in Paris? Thank you for seeking me out. You are the first comment YONKSphoto will ever have. The stags arr here just outside the cottage now, I feel their presence even when I can't see them, it's so dark.
ReplyDeleteThank you for being there for me.
Di
xoxoxo
These are delightful, magical images. I'm always so impressed with the music you choose to accompany your posts and this is no exception. A wonderful time of year as you have shown so well here and of course a light dusting of snow is just extra special.
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Have a wonderful holiday with your family in southern california. I love California...I will never ever leave it again. I hope you can go to Disneyland...or at least downtown Disney because it is so magical for the holidays xxo
ReplyDeleteCher Anita,
ReplyDeletema belle soeur, vous m'enchante à chaque visite et commentaire. Aimez tout ce que vous inspirez de ce jour férié Décembre rempli de Joyeux Noël.
gros bisous
xx
Doré
Ma sœur, pas sœur inlaw ...LOL ! Laughing at my grammar !!
ReplyDeletexoxo
Dore
Anita,
ReplyDeleteYour words and pictures in this post send a powerful and magical message. A beautiful post.
Thanks for your warm welcome to my first post. I adore Dore's theatre she made. I'm always staging new productions. Would love to see some pictures of your beautiful french theatre productions of the past.
xo,
Vera
When I want to dream I come here.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sending me over to Vera's... What an enchanting blog she has, and what an honor that she would display Violet mouse in Dore's beautiful Theatre!
Enjoy your day tomorrow dear friend
Love, Penny
Oh! Wonderful post. Really this site is very helpful for all. I got few important helps from here and highly recommended it. Interior design ideas
ReplyDeleteNo matter how many times I see the dancing bears, I never cease to be delighted with them. They just make me smile. If only everyone could look at nature and be fed and comforted by animals and landscapes... the world would be a much better place. The world is not ours to conquer. It should be ours to share. Happy holidays ANita!
ReplyDeleteDear one...I am here and enjoying your lovely post once again. Such lovely images to make my heart happy today...inspiration everywhere I turn. Hope you are very well. I finished my first week back at school and boy oh boy was it a busy one! One more week! Now it is the weekend....time to bake up a storm as I am in a cookie exchange...9 doz will be made before the day is done! Off to find my apron and bakers hat!!! {and a cup of Santa Secret} xoxoxo
ReplyDeleteDearest Anita,
ReplyDeleteThe combination of your beautiful photo's and music always touch me. They make this festive post into a beauty! Hope you are having a good time at school?! My daughters have one or two Christmas parties & lunches up next week. Such happy events! Wishing you lots of pre Christmas fun!
Love,
Madelief x
And a Happy weekend off course! :-)
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Perfection, dearest...absolute perfection. You are reading my thoughts exactly....what gifts are all around us...what blessings. And they do not cost a dime. I am in love with all of these animals....ALL of them... and so grateful for God's beauty....
ReplyDeleteAnd the music is so angelic....
We are on the same wavelength....this is so similar to the theme I am planning for the new Gypsy post, (which I hope to have up....!!!) if my computer cooperates.
Beautiful blessings and peace to you, precious Anita, dear sister......you are amazing.
Love you so,
- Irina :)
And let's dance with the horses someday, shall we?? :))) How darling!!!
ReplyDeleteBISOUS, chere amie...
I have missed you SO! I believe there will be a time when we will dance with the creatures, all things beautiful! I will wait and watch closely for your post on Gypsy! Thank you for coming to see that last horse; isn't he cute, dancing with the lady?
DeleteThis was so mesmerizing! The message was a lovely reminder of what Christmas means and the images were oh so magical! That cat in the scarf stole my heart:-)
ReplyDeleteI don't want this post to end. It's just so beautiful. :~)
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful weekend, precious Anita.
Love,
~Sheri
oh my gosh, me too, i want to surrender my crown for one of peace!!!!
ReplyDeleteI spent the day watching Holland moved by Tchaikovsky. Now, here, as always for my bedtime story.
ReplyDeleteMagic. Dreamy. Lifting.
Anita. So many times I am speechless after I visit you. I may visit two or three times before I can plant my words.
Meeting you has been one of the highlights of 2013.
w/L
w/L
Your post really beautiful and fresh designed. I loved this type post that feel good. Home Decor Ideas is a one of the best important to decor a home.
ReplyDeleteAnother magical post dear Anita! I always feel transported to some other realm when ever I visit here. Thank you for putting all this beauty together for all to enjoy!
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely Christmas season!
hugs from here...
Anita,Thank You for this post I want to come back again and again and enjoy the beauty of it.
ReplyDeleteSo, so lovely. Brought tears of joy and wonderment ~
ReplyDeleteHow precious are you?
Carmen
My newest mission (& I have several) is animal protection so you know I loved loved loved this post. We absolutely should not be allowed to hunt with guns for any reason. Living in Texas you know not all my friends agree with this, but they all listen. Love the geese, the bears, the horses, all of them. Merry Merry Christmas, Anita !!!
ReplyDeleteThis is a dreamy post Anita.
ReplyDeleteI loved every part of it.
Merry Christmas dear!
In case, I won't be able come back again
during the holidays.
WHAT an absolute JOY it is coming here...just no more words to spoil this beauty...
ReplyDeleteYou had A LOT of visitors here .....
ReplyDeletelike when you had a party with lots of friends
and than .....every-one leaves
the house is empty and you wonder around
collecting glasses and bottles and plates
and remembering ....words....looks.......
and than ....the doorbell rings .....
a late guest .... with home-made cookies ......
Do you have coffee ..... I will help you clean up .......
COFFEE together at the kitchen table .....
Did you enjoy ! Tell me all about it ..... coffee and cookies .....
My wish ....sitting here in my house
I visited your last post a lot last week
enjoyed the music over and over and over again
wanted to write a comment ..... but what to write ?
today is sunday-morning here in Holland
I visit you .... here.....
a late guest ....I love late .... I love enjoying what was ....on my own.....
or together with a good friend and coffee .... like now!
Thank you Anita for being my friend !
So dear, Anita. You always find a way to weave magic with just the right words, music and pictures.
ReplyDeleteYou inspire, and that is a true gift..
Big hugs,
Patti
So lovely.
ReplyDeleteDear Anita,
ReplyDeleteSorry for coming back to you so late! If you would like to use the Christmas tree, which I posted in your comments, the only thing you have to do is to copy and paste. That's all :-)!
Enjoy the rest of your Sunday!
Love, Madelief x
What BEAUTIFUL pictures! They're all spectacular.
ReplyDeletePurrs,
Nissy
Again, so inspirational- you hit a chord within me!
ReplyDeleteRoberta, thank you for visiting! I am not sure where to leave you a message, but I appreciate your visit! Happy holidays to all. Anita
Delete~ Always, always so very beautiful.....i walked through my park just yesterday and felt alive from being close to nature as I thought ......she was only sleeping.......You have made me think, she is only resting before the big show, Anita! Big love's to you as always my friend...
ReplyDeleteMaria x
Touching and lovely thank you so much!
ReplyDeleteSue
Oh, Anita!
ReplyDeleteIsn't red and green the best up against the snow? I love that look in December so much. Yes, I am back and with a renewed vigor. The drama is behind us with Pete's daughter and now we can enjoy Christmas. I'm off to get some shopping done and have lunch with my former sis in law, that introd me to my ex. I love that she and I are still friends. hahahaha. Have a fabulous last week at the crazy job and congrats on a fun holiday break (instead of getting your fingers stuck together with hot glue, seee..... if didn't forget....)
Love to you my dear friend,
Renae
Hello Anita!!!!!
ReplyDeleteHow are you? It was snowing here over the weekend and looked so beautiful!!!!! I've been working on getting my Christmas cards finished. We have some holiday parties coming up. It's such a fun time of year.....
Hope you had a fabulous weekend!!!!
Luv & Hugs,
Shannon
Hello friend, thank you for visiting.
ReplyDeleteI had NO DOUBT that you would believe a starfish shines, and what a perfect reason you've stated...they're alive...OF COURSE!!! =D
I hope you're staying warm on this beautiful December day.
Save me some salmon stew, please.
HUGS and KISSES.
Anita,
ReplyDeleteThis is such a beautiful post.
Much love to you xoxo
This post has put me in the Christmas spirit! Beautiful, as usual!
ReplyDeleteSO, so very beautiful Anita... I just adore the way you make these meaningful connections with your words and images... xv
ReplyDeleteDear Anita,
ReplyDeleteYour posts nearly bring me to tears. The images are so mesmerizing and truly sooth the soul!
Thank you so very much for your friendship and encouragement throughout the year!
xoxo
Karena
Scalamandre Giveaway!
Why look to Calgon when Anita can take me away...
ReplyDeleteLove you!
Elizabeth
not sure how many times I've looked at this...but it captures my soul every time!
ReplyDeleteHello ANITA !!
ReplyDeleteThank You for your visit .
I came to your blog again, because you has the more gorgeus pictures!! always you know how to choose the most elegant places and pictures!,
LOTS LOVE
Luisa
Dearest Anita, thank you for your very sweet comment! I so treasure your friendship and your loving attention. Your poems and your posts are such an inspiration to me and i'm glad we've met here, Again: all the picturesand words you choose just how, how precious life is - and how magical! I wish you a very happy, sweet and peaceful christmas and new Year. Hope we'll have a super start into 2014. Moving will be stressful - but we found a lovely plaand i look forward to a new time in our life. More about it soon. Meanwhile, lots of lOVE to you and your husband, M.
ReplyDeleteI always love the images which you so carefully curate to share with us! Some of these are absolutely exquisite. I especially love Nature this time of year and these images display so well the infinity of it. Have a wonderful Christmas. x
ReplyDeletehello sweet anita,
ReplyDeletethe images you have chosen beautiful and your voice just divine. i always stop and linger here at your gorgeous bloggy....
thank you, for all you are and what you give to us....
merry christmas to you and yours,
erin
xoxo
Dear Anita, have a safe flight. Your Christmas Wishes are returned ten fold! Happy Christmas with love Barbara
ReplyDeleteAnita, this is my favorite post ever! I love the words, the animals, everything! I hope that you have an amazing holiday!!!! Be safe!
ReplyDeleteI will wear a woodland wreath with you, too. Let heaven and nature sing!
ReplyDeleteSent with so much love and respect and admiration for all you are and the tender beauty you express here*~*~*~*~*
"I want to surrender my crown, for a woodland wreath of peace"......
ReplyDeleteI C A N N O T T E L L Y O U H O W Y O U H A V E S P O K E N T O M Y S O U L
I was lost today, not knowing why, feeling inside out and frowning for no known reason. It was the mind which was wanting, in desire, and it was making me ill. That Woodland Wreath Of Peace has worked its Natural Magic all the way over to me here, thanks to you and your word-craft, I am peaceful with Nature again, with The Mother again and feeling right side up. I came here to tell you I got my wings today but I got another gift of flight, from a shadowy abyss to soaring up with Mother Nature as your Lady Bardship and her poetry so eloquently reminds.......Nature is always and in all ways the cure, the answer, the balm to ones soul.
" A crown, for a wreath ''. I shall remember. Namaste
this is beautiful Anita.
ReplyDeletehope this new year is amazing sparkly beautiful healthy and happy!
big hugs:)
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Dear Anita, thank you so much for your visit and good wishes. We had family staying for a few days over Christmas so yes; we did have a lovely time. I hope you enjoyed your time in sunny California, and you are now home safe and sound.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year xxxx
Hi Anita,
ReplyDeleteSo good to hear from you. Thanks for stopping by! It sounds like you had a wonderful trip to CA. Welcome back home. It must have been strange to go from such warm temps to snow!!! I wouldn't mind some snow here. Ha!
Merry Christmas to you and the best in 2014!!!
Love,
Heidi
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