This year
no matter where in the world
no matter where in the world
to where you
will be seated
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remember this:
there was
there is
and always will be
because home truly is
where your heart is
in the world.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO
ALL.
Note: I deeply apologize for possibly offending anyone who does not have a loved one near them or if you know someone who is homeless or alone. I posted this post in haste on Sunday and should have included photos to represent the entire population. I have added additional photos. Thank you.
Anita
That was a sweet Thanksgiving wish. But I have to say that as beautiful as all the pictures of architecture and nature and human love, it was those two mutts that put a smile on my face. But then again, as you well know, I'm easily amused.
ReplyDeleteAnita I hope you have a lovely thanksgiving week...as lovely as the words and photos you have knit together for us, your eager fans
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving !
ReplyDeleteGreetings from Brazil.
Cintia
What a beautiful way to begin a Sunday!! Happy Thanksgiving, Anita! Many blessings....
ReplyDeleteAnitaaa, what gorgeous Thanksgiving Post! And it is oh so true. I'm more than happy to be connecting with YOU again. Lots and lots of love xxxx
ReplyDeleteAnita such lovely sentiment and I hope that all of our friends do have loved ones to spend the holiday with.
ReplyDeleteOh and I agree with Ruben the pupsters are adorable!
xoxo
Karena
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That is so sweet. We wish you and all your wonderful followers a happy thanksgiving. Have a wonderful day and thank you for a charming post. Have a super Sunday.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes Molly
Oh, Anita, we all love you too. Never forget that. I love those images and, of course, your beautiful message. I am particularly struck by the lavender on the windowledge with the cosy scene inside.
ReplyDeleteI think about you almost ever day, dear artist friend.
Happy, peaceful, loving Thanksgiving to you and your husband. It is my birthday on Thursday. I turn forty four. Why, oh why, do our lives fly past so swiftly?
Stephanie
Hello My Dear,
ReplyDeleteThese images are so lovely as are the words that grace them.
Love is what brings us together on holidays (ummm, and yes, food ...)
Let Thankfulness reign!
Thankful for you,
Violet
And a happy day to you and Ruben..lovely post my dear..:)
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T.D
Lovely! I've copied that gorgeous photo of the stone cottage by the stream for my desktop, how I would love to live there!! Have a gorgeous joyous Thanksgiving, Anita. Your delightful blog is one of the things I am thankful for!
ReplyDeletenice post/ thanks--have a blessed week.
ReplyDeleteI HAVE CHILLS!!!!!!!! Wow Anita, this was sooo beautiful. This is ranking as one of my all time favorites of yours. How absolutely breathtakingly beautiful. Thank you..now going to pass it on to my mom who is a big fan of yours:)
ReplyDeleteDearest Anita
ReplyDeleteYour images of home in all kinds of weather, including snow, which is one of my favouites, truly depict
Thanksgiving and Christmas. Wishing you and all who encounter you this week all the blessings of Thanksgiving and may the light of love always remain in your heart
Helen xx
Thank you Anita, always great and inspiring post.
ReplyDeleteI wish you and Ruben a happy thanksgiving time
Hugs
Cecilia
Oh Anita!!
ReplyDeleteWhere oh where do you get all of those amazing pictures...?
Your blog posts are always a work of art...
Hope you also have a wonderful Thanksgiving!!
XOXO
Dessa Rae
Anita,
ReplyDeleteThat was beautiful and I love the dogs especially the westie! Have a great celebration at thanksgiving.
Sarah x
Ma chère Anita, the message in your post is taken to heart, so many blessings no matter where one is located. To love and to be loved, there is nothing better on earth.
ReplyDeleteYour creativity abounds and I am thankful for knowing you.
Bises,
Genie
Happy Thanksgiving to you dear Anita. What is this overwhelming need to love and be loved. An intangible mystery for which I posses no answer. I just know it exists and feels great!
ReplyDeleteMuch love. Have a restful Sunday.
Di
xxxx
exquisiteness and beauty to live for...yes, 'home is where the heart is' for me too. Blessings to you and yours on Thanksgiving and every other day! I will be grateful for much too.....one of them is finding you. :D blessings, lady
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures...
ReplyDeleteBest regards from Paris,
Pierre
Happy Thanksgiving to you to sweet Anita.
ReplyDeleteI hope that you have the most wonderful of holiday seasons.
Simone
I am afraid that sentiment simply is not true, my friend. At the homeless shelters where we volunteer, the nursing homes and in the prisons...these people have NO ONE. I wish it were not so. Please pray for those who truly have no one...and be grateful we are not among them.
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely Thanksgiving, Anita.
xo
Andie
Dear Anita,
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post and I too adore the sweet dogs, how adorable the little Scottish terrier is looking out the window.
Thank you for visiting me and it is always lovely to hear from you.
Wishing you and Ruben a very happy Thanksgiving day, blessings to you dear friend.
Enjoy the week and sending hugs
Carolyn
Beautifully said. Blessings Dear...
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures and wonderful message
ReplyDeleteAnita this is beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteI wish you a wonderful Thanksgiving
with all your loved ones!
And my sweet friend...the westie looks JUST LIKE our westie, Willow, and the scottie here looks JUST LIKE our scottie Bella!
Its amazing!!!!
Thank you for inviting me and what a treat to see those two sweethearts~all in one post! haha
Love & hugs to you sweetie!
Thankful for you in my life!
Deborah xoxoxooxoxoxoxoxooxxo
I love you !!...my dearest friend...you know that !!!...with all my heart....you are my best friend for away...on the other site of this world...so special......so true....love love love Ria...xxx...xxx...xxx..
ReplyDeleteHeaded home to Houston from London tomorrow just in time to be with the ones I love. Hope your Thanksgiving week will be bountiful!
ReplyDeleteAH!! Anita! This is so true and your images are just STUNNING {love that kitchen!!} Home IS where the heart is .. we always have to keep in perspective don't we? Have a blessed Thanksgiving with YOUR loved ones.
ReplyDeletexxleslie
Dear Anita -
ReplyDeleteMany thanks for another beautiful and lavish Castles, Crowns and Cottages post!! Wishing you and your family a wonderful and warm Thanksgiving!
Take care,
Loi
Thanksgiving...my FAVORITE time of year. No pressure, no strain, just LOVE LOVE LOVE.
ReplyDeleteThanks....and GIVING...what could be better then that.
I get to spend this glorious holiday with my kids and grandkids and I am soo happy.
One must never forget, no matter where
no matter when
there is SOMEONE there to love
oh Anita....that little girls eyes!! heaven! I thank you for this Thanksgiving wish to us all! Today I'm even enjoying my Whitening. I made some gorgeous pale pink Xmas ornaments...not quite finished, but they are the perfect shade of pale pink pearl! Things are looking good!
ReplyDeleteblessings, lady
Hi beautiful Anita!!!!
ReplyDeleteAnother moving post with gorgeous images!!!!
LOVE the kissing photo- so classic!!!!!
Are you ready for Thanksgiving?
My parents arrive to our house on Wednesday.
The weather was gorgeous this weekend- not too cold & sunny!!!! :-)
I can hardly believe Thanksgiving is less than a week away!!!!! Crazy!!!!!
Hope you have a wonderful holiday!!!!!
Sending many hugs!!!!
Shannon :-)
Wow these photos are so beautiful, every single one of them. I hope you have a most wonderful Thanksgiving!
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Sharon
I rejoice in the voice that is friendship, love and happy wishes. I rejoice with you dear Anita! So happy and glad for your friendship. So happy and glad for your art. So excited to hang dear Jingles on my tree!
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving beautiful friend of mine!
xx
happy mash potatoe
ReplyDeleteday to you too!!!
hugs and kisses
and don't forget
to write...in
between mashing!!!
Thank you, lovely Anita. I took a little computer break this weekend, but it was nice to go online to this beautiful post before heading off to dreamland tonight.
ReplyDeleteThanksgiving blessings to you too, love.
XOXO's,
Marcia
HI, I WANDERED UPON YOU :) PLEASE STOP BY & SAY HI. I LUV YOUR BLOG GIO
ReplyDeleteDearest Anita wishing you and your family a wonderful Thanksgiving! Your words and photos as always are brilliant and touch the soul... xo C.(HHL)
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving to you, too beautiful lady. This is a beautiful post about love!
ReplyDeleteDear Anita,
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful post and Thanksgiving wish for all. I am counting my blessings this year and you are among them. Blessed to have your friendship.
Bisous! Penny
What a beautiful Thanksgiving post! There certainly is no place like home. I hope you and Ruben have a wonderful week.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to hear how you make your turkey sometime. I know...isn't it crazy that I've never cooked one?
I hope you had a lovely day unwinding. Thanks for stopping by. :)
Heidi
I'm not traveling far this year, but I love the sentimental thoughts in your poem, as well as all the beautiful houses. But my favorites were the doggies!
ReplyDeleteAnd I am so thankful for YOU.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful images, song...
Beautiful message...
Wishing you love, love, and more love, my treasured friend and sister...
Que ce jour d'actions de grâces soit pour toi et ta famille un vrai bonheur ...
ReplyDeleteJoyeux Thanksgiving !
Gros bisous
Marie-Ange
Oh Anita, the lilac tulle entwined window is divine, divine, divine!
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving dearest Anita! So much loveliness here - love the doggie-pix! Hope your exibition was fun and great success! Have a fabulous start to your week! xox
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving, to you and Ruben!
ReplyDeleteWe have so much to be thankful for...
Much love to you~
Lisa xo
and to you dear one.Happy Thanksgiving, and thanks for passing on the love.
ReplyDeletexo Nancy
Powellbrowerhome.com
Dearest Anita, thanks for coming today! Don't say your show was a flop, if you sold 3 things - that's GREAT!
ReplyDeleteOh, i know from prevous exibitions i've had, how difficult it is to sell SOMETHING sometimes. Especially frustrating, if so many people tell you they like your work, but so few buy. A good friend of mine just mailed me to say that she sold NOTHING at a big art show - and she does big paintings and tries to live of her art - how bad!
I had a good time for a few years, when i worked with a nice gallery in switzerland, who sold well for me. But than the guy moved to a much bigger space and went bankrupt ...Oh, the art life is NOT EASY my dear, but iit's still worth living, because - the world needs crazy people like us ;) Much Love - keep sparkling!
My dear friend,
ReplyDeleteYour massage today is timeless. We are all born with a need to be loved and never outgrow it. And when we love ourselves and others, when we are kind and respectful, we INSPIRE with such attitude. You understand all that very well and I am grateful for you.
I hope you have a really great Thanksgiving!
I just watched the video.... nothing like a barbershop quartet!!!
ReplyDeleteMy father was a barber.
He could play the harmonica.
He had a good voice.
But I don't think he employed all of his talents at once : )
The last time I ever let him touch my hair was when I was in Kindergarten and kids teased me about looking like a boy. Wouldn't you know this was the haircut I had for school photos....
~ Violet
So beautiful, some of those pictures are real tear jerkers.
ReplyDeleteAlthough i have to admit i love the the westie and scotty best of all.
x
We all are blessed no matter what our situation...we can all have GOD's PEACE and that is free!
ReplyDeleteLove your post today dear one...sending you oooodles of joy today...it is one wet one here but that is fine with me...more the cozy.
Your Thanksgiving is just around the corner!!! Enjoy your week...so exciting to think of all the things we can be thankful for. xoxoxoox
You must let me know how your show went. xoxoxo
Happy, Happy Thanksgiving to you and Ruben! I hope your holiday is stuffed full of delight. You're the best!
ReplyDeleteKeri
Home certainly is where the heart is, Anita...a very Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. How sweet of you to post your note at the end; you're such a kind lady.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful week.
Catherine
xx
Have a blessed Thanksgiving week~ Your posts could never offend, for they are full of love and caring.
ReplyDeleteDarling girl
ReplyDeleteEvery single day I have been meaning to pop over to you and then LIFE has got in the way, which is a real shame.
This post is gorgeous and I am sure you didn't offend people at all. You can't cover every single aspect of Thanksgiving so don't beat yourself up.
I adored this post. The baby's eyes, such deep pools of wonder - enchanting.
The Scottie dog - one of my faves!
Ah it was just so poetically perfect as always.
Big love and sending you and Ruben much love.
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Anita! morning!
ReplyDeleteThis post was nice to see and feel again and again and again. i loved the pink tones everywhere. i love the emotions i feel when viewing your posts; questions, hopes, dreams, fears, faith, assurances and admiration.
have a truly memorable thanksgiving.
(i am post again on Wednesday but not again til next Monday) i need some time away from the computer and i need to hit some awesome sales.
best to you, dear! Renae
ooops, dang! "i will post again on Wednesday"
ReplyDeleteDearest Anita...I'm catching up on my blog posts this evening and it's a joy as always to visit you...Your posts are put together so beautifully...they are enchanting, thought provoking and more than anything else they are always uplifting...I love your creative soul!
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving to you and Ruben from across the pond,
Susan x
P.S I've been working hard on my new pattern and hope to be posting at the end of the week again!
Oh dear,
ReplyDeleteI actually thought this would not offend anyone at all. You have expressed that everyone in the world is loved, even the homeless and abandoned. That should be expressed to them, especially at this time of year. I will tell you something - I used to do volunteer work with the homeless in my area, and I would hand out food to them and have conversation. We are so blessed to have family and places to go for this holiday, but some do not have that right now, and I feel so much for them in my heart. You love all people, every race, man, woman, and child. I just went to church today and they talked about love. You have the gift of love, and I wish the unappreciated and lonely could see your post and know that they are loved too. Maybe it will reach them through your heart. Happy Thanksgiving, dear. Oh, the girls will be coming over on Thanksgiving, and we want to browse through your etsy shop and maybe get a little something.
~Sheri at Red Rose Alley
Happy Thanksgiving Anita.
ReplyDeleteI hope that you art show was wonderful.
Karen
Anita! hi! hahahaha, you are so fun.
ReplyDelete#1, thanks for your fun compliments. i feel REALLY good about this banner/favicon/button/ etc. I am so happy with it. thank you!!!
#2, there are 3 pic favs in this post; the close up of the baby [melts me], the child running to his fathers had for wwII [tugs at my heart] and the winter home with no disruption to the snow yet the porch light is on [who is there and are they ok?].
#3, yes we are going to my 1stdd home for Thanksgiving. we meet at noon and have a feast twice; noon at 6 pm. yay! can't wait to hug all my grandkidlets!!!
hope you have a nice holiday and that you get to spend nice hours with your husband!
love to you!
beautiful Anita, thanks for spreading love in the world! xo sandra
ReplyDeletesuch a lovely post!!
ReplyDeleteit overflows with so many wonderful facets of life, just beautiful and heart warming.
lovely week to you~
Dearest Anita, and Ruben, Wishing you both a wonderful Thanksgiving, you are among my blessing this year, thank you for your friendship, and kindness. One of my favorite quotes: " to the world, you may be only one person, but to one person,.. you may be the world" Peace, Love, and Blessings, Always, Christel
ReplyDeleteAnita HAppy Thanksgiving...
ReplyDeleteAnd I believe that there is always something we can be thankful for no matter what our circumstances in life... thanks for the lovely inspiring images.
Anita, my friend, I know you have been busy with your show, and this week is busy too, but I just couldn't help but stop by after seeing your comment at Heidi's. teehee I want in on that tender turkey magic...please. ;)
ReplyDeleteXOXO's,
Marcia
Oh boy, I had not seen your note at the end. :( Sorry to hear, love. We can't please everyone, but you are one of the most compassionate and kind people I know so you have nothing to apologize for. God knows our hearts...and I can certainly see a peek of yours through His eyes.
ReplyDeleteMUAH!!!! That's a big kiss for you. Keep shining, love, and don't worry about the little foxes that spoil the vine. (details)
Marcia
Happy Thanksgiving to you also, Anita!!! Those parrots and that dog is too cute!!! And yes, what a gift to be loved!! :) Have a wonderful day and thank you for your kind visit!!!
ReplyDeleteIt has always been my favourite place, dear Anita, thank you for reminding us all! Wishing you and Ruben a Happy Thanksgiving, we celebrated ours in early October here in Canada, N.xo
ReplyDeleteA very beautiful post dear Anita! You would never offend! Wishing you and yours a Blessed and very Happy Thanksgiving.
ReplyDelete~Emily
The French Hutch
Hi Anita ~~~~
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving to you too and yes, Rejoice, there is so much to be thankful for.
Blessings,
Michele
Pearl 13.1
Happy Happy Thanksgiving to you dear Anita...I think this is a wonderful celebration even though we don't celebrate it here...Oh, this post tugs at me....the first little doggy is just like *Paris*...oh my...Happy Thursday to you...Love Dzintra xoxo
ReplyDeleteBEAUTIFUL!!!!! Happy Thanksgiving, my dear, Anita!! xoxo
ReplyDeleteThis gorgeous and heart-felt post is the icing on my Thanksgiving cake! Have a most fabulous celebration, Anita!
ReplyDeletexxoo
Oh dearest that is so beautiful xoxoxoxo thank you!
ReplyDeleteI have never seen anything like that 'water spout' before..just amazing...You have a lovely Thursday...hugs Dzintra xo
Oh so lovely. The mix of places, faces and vintage sometime want...reminds me to keep on donating to the food bank. Want and satisfaction are close for some.
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving to you. M
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Anita for visiting and your sweet words! You have always been such a support.. Your friendship means the world to me..
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving to you and Ruben. Oh, and of course Tea Rat and Rattus... Bebe sends her love
Bisous!
Penny
DEAREST ANITA, Thank you for this wonderful post! You're such sweet soul :) I wish you and your family a very lovely and Happy Thanksgiving Day!
ReplyDeleteBig Abrazos <3
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family Anita.
ReplyDeletexo
Danielle
Just beautiful my dear Anita!
ReplyDeleteWishing you a wonderful Thanksgiving!
It was so lovely of you to send Nancy the camera : )
hugs...
I'm so glad you got to see a bit of what we see and feel....Anita's magic!! :))))
ReplyDeleteThat is Liszt, my dear..."Liebestrau"..."Love Dream"....how wonderful that your dear father played it!
Love you...
I know I already commented on this gorgeous post but I had to come back and thank you for that amazing compliment you gave me! Actually that actress looks like my mother in law used to look! Wow, funny! Happiest Thanksgiving!
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Sharon
Dear Anita
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for coming over to my humble old blog. It touches me that you find time in your day to actually do this.
I actually just wrote you a long comment and it deleted for some annoying reason.
What I was saying was your blog is one of my ultimate favourites. I LOVE the way you redesign it each time and I love the images you use to depict your prose. You always stoke up my imagination and that pink cottage is so dreamy.
Happy Thanksgiving. Tell me what you will be eating, wearing and what you will be doing.
Big love
Gem x x x x x
The 5th photo is My kind of place.I could look at it all day.My Thanks giving prayer for you is the same one for Myself.My God of all,please give our families and ourselves peace and health this day to enjoy.Amen
ReplyDeleteHAPPY THANKSGIVING MY SWEET FRIEND..I AM THANKFUL FOR YOU TODAY!
ReplyDeleteBlessings...xoxxo
Happy Thanksgiving morning!
ReplyDeleteOutside the fog has surrounded us as though it is saying...stay in, stay home, stay cozy in our homes.
My list is long this year as I realize every year I have had a roof over my head, someone loves me, I've had animals and humans all my life right by my side. I have power and water when so many have had none. I'm thankful beyond measure. I have nothing in this world to complain about.
May you be warm and cozy today as you reflect on blessings all around you.
Happy Thanksgiving Anita! Such a beautiful post:)
ReplyDeleteWhat a breathtaking and joyful post again...........you´r such a great artist, my dear Anita and i looooooove the great pictures and the message!!! Thank you so much for everything and have a wonderful weekend,
ReplyDeleteHugs Jade & Sheila
Happy Thanksgiving dear Anita to you and Ruben.
ReplyDeleteWishing you a wonderful day with many blessings.
Hugs
Carolyn
...i was thinking
ReplyDeleteof you...and wishing
you a wonderful day
of happy thoughtful
moments...as i was
immersed in mine
own....xoxo
Hope you had a WOOOOOONDERFUL THANKSGIVING with family and friends!!!!! I´m so sorry that I did not think about it yesterday!!!!
ReplyDeleteWith love, Jade
Beautiful baby photo & lovely visual message! Wishing you a wonderful weekend!
ReplyDeleteThis post really makes me smile, wonderful. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. Got my eye on your next posts.
ReplyDeletea most wonderful good friday morning pour toi, ma tendre amie. Anita, it's Friday!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy stepping into le Weekend, are you up to something fun?
Love xxx
Bonjour mon amie!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful sentiment of thankfulness! Your writing is always what is in my heart but can't seem to speak in words. I hope your day was wonderful in every way. Blessings to you and Ruben! Keep creating and enjoying each day to the fullest ma belle. I am so busy preparing my special gifts for loved ones at Christmastide and will probably be working right up to the wire. What fun - what mayhem - What a time of magic!
Love & hugs to you! Sherry
As always, Anita, many profound thoughts and words here on your blog, and by far, beautiful and touching photos as well.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the Thanksgiving well wishes, even though I am a bit late with mine!
Ah, I know the disappointment of not having many sales for a show...I've been there and done that for twenty years, which stopped in 2006 with my dear, sweet mother-in-law who must have crocheted 1,000 afghans! I made the doilies and soft sculpture cats to sell along side of her at a very special craft show in our city.
But it was always the experience of the kindred spirit with the other crafters who were present all day long, and the many lovely people who came to shop.
hugs,
Teresa
http://amagicalwhimsy.blogspot.com/
Greetings dearest Anita. I am in the process of catching up on your wonderful posts. There has been alot going on here.... too much to do, sickness, and a temperamental computer that has my nerves on end. Needless to say I have fallen behind in my visits. This is such a lovely post and a good reminder of what is important I am so glad you included our fur babies who's unconditional love we can always count on. And that house by the stream, beautiful!! I appreciate you Anita, thanks!!!
ReplyDeleteAnita, this was a sweet post. I agree with you, someone loves us or even if we have no one now, at one time someone loved us, at least I hope so.
ReplyDeleteMy Casa Bella
WOW! First off I couldn't stop staring at your header; so enigmatic and then that quote from Maya Angelou resonated with me. I continued to scroll down and just got lost in the wonderment of this post. The images, everything...WOW! I hope you had a blessed Thanksgiving. XX
ReplyDeleteI stumbled upon your blog, I began with one photos and couldn't stop looking, they are amazing.
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