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And according to
the winner of
Vicki Archer's stunning book
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a short blog posting break
my friends
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where I'll be writing
for a course I'm taking this
summer at
The Loft Literary Center.
So for now...
for a course I'm taking this
summer at
The Loft Literary Center.
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Many thanks to Molly the Wally
and Sarah for your assistance with the technology!
I have heard wonderful things about The Loft Literary Center. I am sure that you will enjoy your class with them.
ReplyDeleteDearest Anita. We should be the ones thanking you for including us and inviting us to join this successful, fun, wonderful event. I have discovered so many blogs; met so many creative and talented women; re-visited my homeland daily -- all thanks to you and your "France party," this week. Merci beaucoup. I needed to be cheered up, and this fabulous event was just what the doctor prescribed. You deserve a break, and I hope you enjoy the writing workshop this summer. Bisous, ton amie Veronique (French Girl in Seattle)
ReplyDeleteDear Anita...thank YOU for a wonderful week of exploring 'belle France' and meeting new friends from all over the world. This was a wonderful experience!
ReplyDeleteI will miss seeing your stunning blog posts this summer...but how lovely that you will be able to write!!
Have a lovely weekend and I wish you well with your class. With much love and thanks...xoxo
--Sandy
Anita, I am WISHING for you continued success on your exciting journey. You have taken us on such an amazing adventure this past week that I can only imagine where you may take us next!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you, I did enjoy the the trip and the amazing Company that accompanied such fabulous views! MERCI....<3
you will be missed got the french post up on Tuesday 5/21/13 had an emergency with a client. I know you will enjoy your class. xxpeggybraswelldesign.com
ReplyDeleteGorgeous thank-you post. I love the photos of inside your home. Beautiful. You left me wanting to see more.(And the dreamy one you took while living in France).
ReplyDeleteHappy, HAPPY writing, Anita! And congratulations to Marsha :)
ReplyDeleteLove the last quote Anita,
ReplyDeleteso true.
Have a wonderful time writing.
Enjoy!
For now...
ReplyDeleteThank you again, lovely Anita. I'm still having a wonderful time visiting and dreaming up new ways to share creativity. Yes, the human heart has the capacity to love without limits and travel beyond the borders of our natural mind. I've left pieces of mine in many places too.
Congrats to Marsha and merci, merci, merci!!
My dear friend, thank you very much for connecting all us through such an exciting French adventure! They say emotion is contagious; all of us have had our spirits picked up by being around somebody who spreads love and care. That somebody was you this past week and I couldn't be more happy to know you. I wish you an inspiration for your writing journey! But I am sure your creativity will soar being surrounded by such beauty and peacefulness in your writing studio! I will miss you during your break. Happy writing!
ReplyDeletei wish you a lovely writing break!
ReplyDeletethis post is so lovely
spirit candy indeed.
sweet and bright smile is sent to you ~
Anita so before our time together I did not realise you'd been to so many places with your friends. Have a lovely break. Hopefully new computer at the weekend and we will have more time. Thank you so much for your kind words for us and the people of London. You are such a lovely person. Have a fabulous Friday.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes Molly
Ah, yes, yes, I see that salmon pink. Who could resist it, right? I love Nocturne, it's one of my favorite classics. Love the debutantes too.
ReplyDeleteFantastic Friday!!
MUAH!
Dearest Anita, thank you for that lovely post, including all of us in such abeautiful and thoughtful way! Love the pictures of your writing studio too - it looks so peaceful and light. This weekend, i will go and actually visit some more of your friends and France, When i got home from Rome, i was immediately burried in work for the release of our new E-mag, so i had too little time. But what i saw was so inspirung! Thank you for hosting this event Anita - and thank you for coming to see ROME with me! Cheers to a relaxing weekend!
ReplyDeletexox
Hi, dear Anita!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry, but I'm very bussy with my study! :/ Your posts are always very inspiring and very sweet!!!!! :)
Have a wonderful time writing!
Kisses, my dear friend!!!!!!! Muak!!!!!!
Dear Anita...
ReplyDeleteYou've hosted a most lovely blog party. Enjoy your break. I look forward to your return and your ever beautiful blog posts..wishing you daily bliss.
xo
Sandra
Anita darling~ I can't tell you how incredibly much I enjoyed your 'simply irresistible' party. I met lovely, soulful bloggers from around the world-what a treat. Your efforts to connect and encourage and support were tireless and you made is so much fun. Merci! Merci!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your writing time-can't wait to see you back creating more beauty.
xx, Heather
Dear Anita,
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for organising our wonderful trip to France as your post mentions it was wonderful to meet new bloggers and share our love of France. It feels over the last week that I have had actual been on holiday in France!
sarah x
Chère Anita,
ReplyDeleteMerci de me rendre mon âme d'enfant !
Ton blog est un petit miracle, un pur bonheur.
Mille bisous d'amitié et encore merci de m'avoir fait participer à la FETE !
Marie-Ange
Wowww Anita what a week !!!..i love to met all these people....great friends together !!...love it.....thank you so much !!....i hope till next year !!...we wil meet again.....i hope someday in real...love you with whole my heart...always...Ria...xxx...!!
ReplyDeleteDear Anita, thank you so much for organizing this link party! It has been a blast this past week...
ReplyDeleteOh Anita,
ReplyDeleteI now have tears in my eyes. Your link party was so fun. I wish you continue this every year, but I think it may be your last year? I am so grateful for you including me in this post today. You mean so much to me, and your words are always comforting and beautiful. I love ALL the pictures on here today, it's hard to choose a favorite, but the ladies walking down the stairs really got me.
There is just one thing to say about this lovely post today.....PERFECT.
I love you, dear heart of mine.
~Sheri
Love, LOve, LOVE!
ReplyDeleteOh, have a relaxing time away, and I will come and visit with you again and again.
ReplyDeleteLove,
~me
It was such fin Anita... to find old friends and visit with new ones... thank you for being the most wonderful hostess ...
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your break... not too long though... your visuals are such a tonic... :)
Happy weekend... and i shall drop a note to Marsha early next week... xv
Dearest Anita,
ReplyDeleteMy heart is full of joy today. It is you I have to thank for that..
This post stirs my soul and tugs at my heart. Beautiful, just beautiful..
Merci dear one, for hosting such a beautiful link party. One that allowed me to enjoy the beauty of France and meet lovely people.
Bebe sends her love.
bisous!
Penny
You make everything so poetic, Anita. Thank you for hosting this beautiful party. I'm still visiting these gorgeous posts. Enjoy your summer writing course.
ReplyDeleteWill look forward to your return!
Congratulations to Marsha. She is a favorite Texas girl! How special that she provided us a wealth of posts to celebrate France. ~ Sarah
Anita, you truly had "a room with a view". Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your visit dear friend! Bebe is blushing, as am I.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Penny
Dearest Anita....I have had such trouble getting into your blog whilst your party was on....it just wouldn't allow me! I did visit your other blog and left a little note there. Your party was such fun!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to Marsha on this terrific prize....enjoy your blogging break and getting stuck into your writing.....thinking of you....Love Dzintra xo
Oh dear Anita ... good luck with your writing but I am sad the party has come to an end! I actually have one more post for the party ready for today ... I am always the last to leave a party so I guess that is fitting! I have N, C, and E to complete for my FRANCE... so one last post for the road! Thank-you so much for organizing and hosting such a stunning party with so many friends coming together to celebrate! best wishes dearest Anita and take care!!!
ReplyDeletexx Frances
Anita dear~Just stopping back by to say thank you for your kind comments about me on Anne's blog 'dress' today. You made me smile. I find you to be so generous, articulate and genuine. Thank you. As for how I found you? I saw the same kindness, graciousness and love you shared on other blogs (I'm thinking perhaps Around the Table, The Rich Life...and more). Just when I was hoping to get to know YOU you were taking a blogging break...so I waited (is it blog stalking? ;) and was thrilled when you came back to your gorgeous blog. That is the truth-and it is such fun to know you and be part of this gorgeous/creative community you have created.
ReplyDeleteYou are a beyond fab!
Here's to more.
Merci xx, Heather
Well, I was late to the party this year... life got in the way! I've visited nearly every blog today and can say I agree with you completely... a huge success and a great way to bring the world together and make the world a more beautiful place.
ReplyDeleteWrite well and have a great time!!!
You will be missed. Viewing your blogs just make me happy. I hope you are not gone too long.
ReplyDeleteThank you ever so very much for sharing this wonderful journey to France. The wonderful blogs and artists who participated are to be congratulated for their contributions. Enjoy your writing dear...
ReplyDeleteIt was pure BLISS participating in your French Blog Party!!! This is one event I will remember for a very long time.
ReplyDeleteThank you ever, ever so very very much!
<3
:)
hugs, and smiles
Teresa in California
http://amagicalwhimsy.blogspot.com/
What a joy to visit so many new and old friends through this little party you hosted! Good luck with your writing--may inspiration flow freely!
ReplyDeleteThis has been the most wonderful week! I've met so many new friends who came to visit from your posts, Anita, and this is so important to me. I wanted to give my all to our week in France and make you proud. Now, you've made me proud, happy and delighted to learn I've won THE BOOK!
ReplyDeleteSeriously. Winning this book & the note from Vicki is something I will cherish forever. Thank you so so much. Never change.
Congrats to The beautiful Marsha, she is going to love that book.
ReplyDeleteThis was a beautiful post, and your writing room is of sheer beauty in all it's whiteness. Love the wood floors and that French door, it's truly a room I would love to create in as well.
Wish I had not been so sick, I so missed out on a beautiful holiday in France, well I am making up for it now with visiting and reading older postings.
Lots of beauty and love to you my friend.
Xx
Bisous
Doré
oh boowho
ReplyDeleteyou are leaving us
once again...
but writing...
writing is calling
you...come back
when you can
and share something
wonderful about
this awesome
experience...
xoxo
I can't believe I've missed it! (actually I can - I've been a busy bee this past few months)
ReplyDeleteBut I will go back and take the trip with you - it's always such a treat.
I hope you have a wonderful break and find creativity beyond whatever you've found before - a writing workshop? sounds fab.
We'll miss you and eagerly await your return...fee xxx
Bonjour ma belle!
ReplyDeleteWe had such a great time creating our post for your Blog Party! So many great blog posts. Thank you for hosting such a pleasant "vacation" for the soul.
Have a peaceful and productive break writing. Bisous, Sherry
Ma chère Anita! Je vous remercie mille fois de m'avoir permis de faire partie de cette belle aventure qui m'a permis de rencontrer des gens et les esprits merveilleux et créatif. La beauté, la bonté et la créativité iteligencia toutes les filles que j'ai rencontrées ont fascinado.Mi Anita aimé et apprécié Bien que j'ai apprécié QUE SERAIENT ORGANIZASES ladyes UNE NOUVELLE RÉUNION aussi vite que vous pouvez!. :) :) Hehehehehe
ReplyDeleteOhh! Anita cher PERFECT HOST. et bon ami.
Vous pouvez compter sur moi pour vos idées merveilleuses!
C'est un plaisir
de baisers
Luisa
FROM SPAIN
My dear Anita! I thank you a thousand times for letting me be part of this wonderful adventure that has allowed me to meet people and wonderful and creative minds. The beauty, kindness and creativity iteligencia all the girls that I have met has fascinado.Mi Anita loved and appreciated while I enjoyed THAT WOULD ORGANIZASES Ladyes A NEW MEETING AS FAST AS YOU CAN!. :):) Hehehehehe
OHH! Anita dear PERFECT HOST. and Good Friend.
You can count on me for your wonderful ideas!
It is a pleasure
many kisses
Luisa ( from Spain )
personallyselected.blogspot.com.es
Don't be gone too long:) Thank YOU for creating such a wonderful idea with the amazing France posts...my only regret was not being able to participate. Absolutely next time!!
ReplyDeleteI so enjoyed visiting many of the blogs that participated and soaked up every word and picture..totally inspiring. Thanks Anita and enjoy your break........
Come see where I found a new home for Red Scarf Diaries girl. :) Was meant to be all along.
ReplyDeletexoxo's
Oh ~ wasn't it F U N?!?!?!
ReplyDelete.
Such lovely bloggers I've visited and who have come for a visit at
Create Beauty....
Thank you for putting this together my sweet friend! You are a beautiful inspiration.
~ Violet
Good Morning Chere Amie!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful tribute to dear friends, and thank YOU for this most memorable experience....
Your photos of home are GORGEOUS! They really are!
And the view from your room in France?? So romantic....do you have more photos of your journey?
Congratulations to Marsha!
Coming via e-mail now...
Love You!
(Love the music so much...I even practice that piece on the piano...a much simpler version...hee)
Thank you dear one!!!
ReplyDeleteIsn't it amazing for Marsha?? :)
Thank you so much, I was disappointed not to have been able to read or see her posts! I need to try the library computer...
And your photos are truly stunning...please post more! :)
The rose photo was taken here...I just edited a bit and added some fun stuff on Picmonkey...merci!!!
Love you!
Dearest Anita, merci to you for organizing the wonderful France party, it was a blast! Have a great time at your literary workshop! and p.s. never say never about seeing those parts of the world! I'm sure you and your husband have plenty of travel left in you...!
ReplyDeletexo Anne
Have a wonderful day dear friend!
ReplyDeleteThank you for wandering over.
Bebe sends her love !
bisous!
Dear Anita,
ReplyDeleteThank you for organizing that French link party with such class, pizazz and style, as only you can! Enjoy your well deserved break. And your writing class.
xo
Loi
Dear Anita,
ReplyDeleteI didn't know you lived in France before. What an amazing view you had!
Your post are always so beautiful and positive Anita! They always lift my spirits.
Thank you for always leaving such sweet comments too!
I will tell you my photography secret :-) My photographs are so clear lately because I bought a (second-hand) 100mm lens recently. It's remarkable what you can do with it!!!
Enjoy your break!
Happy weekend,
Madelief x
Simply gorgeous Anita!!!!
ReplyDeleteThat first photo reminds me of the lovely Kate Winslet from Titanic.
So happy you all had such fun! That window where you lived in France is breath taking!
Have a good blog break sweetie!
Hugs!
All my heart,
Deborah xoxoxo
Anita dear, you are such a loving sweet woman. I can't thank you enough for allowing me to be part of this fabulous party. I have met some lovely people and treasured their photos. Have a marvelous week-end. Love, Linda
ReplyDeleteDear sweet Anita,
ReplyDeleteMerci beaucoup for hosting the delightful party. I had so much fun and was great to see everyone's inspiration from France. Also great to meet so many beautiful friends.
You are a very sweet and lovely friend.
Wishing you all the very best with your writing course, sounds like fun.
Enjoy your blog break and the summer
Also thanks for your kind note you left me and your friendship - we are all so very lucky to know you.
Hugs
Carolyn
I want to thank you for a most wonderful party Anita !!! I had so much fun visiting everyone.Sherry and I are hoping we made some friends along the way.
ReplyDeleteCongrats to Marchsa for winning the Magazine.I'm sure she will enjoy it.
I'm wishing a wonderful Memorial Day...Be safe,
XXOO Marie Antoinette
PS...I'm going back to my regular spelling of my name Anita.I had to go with the tion,because when I started on the puter we only had websites.Toin,was already taken.But since this isn't a website I'm taking back my name.
Hello Anita,
ReplyDeleteThanks again for being a wonderful hostess! It was fun visiting the other participants...I have made it through most of your link list, but will have to try and get through the remaining this week.
I hope you're having a great day! How exciting that you'll be taking another class. Enjoy your blogging break and we'll see you back later.
xoxo
Heidi
Such a wonderful and thoughtful post Anita. You inspire everyone who visits your blog! I hope you have a wonderful time at your writing class. You have a very special gift and it's wonderful to hear that you are going on your creative adventure!
ReplyDeleteHappy Weekend,
Susan x
Travel as much as you can, when you get old and the legs go, it's over.
ReplyDeleteWell, I live Vicariously through
you Dear Anita.
Happy that Marsha won a fabulous gift
from from Vicki. Lucky lady.
Au revoir Anita, remember that your audience will await your return with grateful hearts!
ReplyDeleteIt was so much fun being part of the party. Your home is gorgeous.
ReplyDelete~ Do what makes your heart smile :) lovely Anita....We will all be here waiting on your return, my friend...~ Thanking you always for the most generous comments and the most heart felt posts.....~ With kindest thoughts...Maria x ( from my little tiny corner to yours)
ReplyDeleteDear Anita thank you for including me in this wondrous experience. It was such a pleasure to visit our blog friends!
ReplyDeleteXoxo
Karena
Art by Karena
Oh Anita, you are so sweet! MERCI dear friend.. I am so happy you enjoyed viewing Chester. Your encouraging words always warm my heart
ReplyDeletebisous!
Penny
So beautiful! I am just home from 9 weeks in Europe and You blog has helped to soothe my pangs.
ReplyDeleteGood Morning Wonderful Lady,
ReplyDeleteDi in Wales is now Di in France. Oh, Anita, I wish you were here, it's so peaceful. I have made my first little film. Move over Tarantino, now where did I leave that Samurai Sword :-)!
I raised a glass of champagne to you last night, and all the wonderful participants in your extremely successful and well received France Link up.
I'm off for an afternoon nap before dinner, but had to stop by and see you first.
Much Love
Di
xxxxx
Anita...oh...Anita.
ReplyDeleteLast week was as if my house was stacked floor to ceiling with gifts.
What a beautiful virtual tapestry we wove, because of you. I am the guest that refuses to leave! ; )
Your writing room...a place for a prima ballerina to dance on her cloud!
Merci!
~Lynne
withLove.
Sweet Anita. I almost cried reading this post because I agree SO MUCH with everything you have written about all the people I will never meet and all the places I will never go and yet spread beauty abroad in the world. I think it will be up to all of us seekers of beauty that will have the strongest influence in the world for good. And you my sweet friend are so special for helping to foster this along!
ReplyDeletesending hugs...
Hi my sweet friend....such a lovely post! I am so so sorry I have not been around lately...I have been thinking of you lots and lots...life has been so busy with my daughter's prom this weekend. I hope to have photos up on facebook soon..love to you for a wonderful week. Once I have a few minutes I will visit you on an email. xoxoxo
ReplyDeleteOh yes Anita I couldn't get in all last week! Mimi is like a lanky teenager now LOL and bounding around everywhere...and yes JoJo loves her so as we all do....she is just lovely! She has the best temperament too...Enjoy your writing dear Anita....you are so good at it....Love Dzintra xo
ReplyDeleteDear Anita...thank you and all the other blog authors for a wonderful week of exploration. I’m going to miss you over the summer, but I know you will be writing wonderful things! We will all be waiting for you when you get back. Barbara x
ReplyDeleteCheers to a lovely new week Anita! We had TONS of rain again this weekend - can't remember ever a month of may so wet and cold here, but just now the sun came out a little, and i ran into the garden ... xox
ReplyDeleteBye bye, dear heart, enjoy your writing retreat. The party was much fun, I still have more places to visit, but will eventually make all the stops. Thanks for throwing the bash!
ReplyDeleteA Great and Grand post my darling!!!!
ReplyDeleteI am back a bit earlier than I thought because I was missing everyone so. Thank you for the kind words you said on my post as I was needing time away. All is great now and I am so in hopes that your writing career takes OFFFFFF! Off we go into the wild, blue yonder! Awh ~~~
Hi Anita, Just stopping by to wish you Happy Memorial Day! I was able to take a break and enjoy the day on the Avenue... such a beautiful day outside!!
ReplyDeleteHave a blessed week!
xoxo
Kerri
Congratulations to Marsha and thank you, thank you, dearest Anita, for everything you did and all you do.
ReplyDeleteRhissanna
Dear Anita, Thank you for another wonderful Simply IIrresistible party. I met so many new friends there. Enjoy your writing and classes this summer.
ReplyDeleteMerci,
Emily
A wonderful party, Anita, thank you. Wishing you well with your writing and your course...to retreat to your writing studio sounds quite magical :-)
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to reading your beautiful posts soon.
Catherine xx
I've taken a belated tour this morning, to France and back...
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful treat, and what special blogging friends who have shared France with all of us. This is a voyage for the mind and heart. I loved it!
Enjoy your break, come back soon!
xo
Dearest Anita,
ReplyDeleteMore amazing images from you!!!!! I wish we could meet for coffee in Paris right now!!!!! How fun would that be!!!!
It has been storming here ALL through the holiday weekend!!!!! It's heavy thunderstorms here now- the humidity is bad which I'm sure isn't helping.
What did you do this past weekend?
We did BBQ yesterday before the storms rolled in late afternoon....
Hope you're having a great day!!!!!
Sending love & hugs,
Shannon
Happy Writing to you!!! Enjoy your creative adventure! :)
ReplyDeleteDera Anita, beautiful beautiful post... I like that line 'Together, we can beautify the world'. You already do that, by your wonderfully uplifting blog... hope all the writing is going well, take care.
ReplyDeleteMy goodness you are getting so fancy my dear. Birds flying and such beautiful personalized photo's. It's all so wonderful! Be blessed, never stressed as you write to your hearts content.
ReplyDeleteHi Anita! I hope you are enjoying your break from blogging and getting lots of writing in. It's been so busy for me that I haven't had much time to blog :( Such a wonderful post today filled with gorgeous images. I'm so glad Marsha won the book..she will enjoy it! xxleslie
ReplyDeleteSending out a big hug to you too dearest!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteAnita i hope you are having a wonderful time .....
ReplyDeleteI am thinking of you !
My garden is becoming a complete new place to be .....
There is a lot of rain in Holland and its cold outside
but when Miss Spring will arrive she will find me in my new garden being Happy At Home .......
Lots of love from Holland
I will be here when you come back.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your time away from the blog , a bientot y gracias mi amiga.
I am here....and excited to be! How was your day?? How is your sweeties back...boy can I relate to him. Today was a wild and crazy one..the students are already "flipping out" about Summer...no concentration...and that goes both ways.
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{how was your appointment?}
Just found your blog and it´s lovely! Full of inspiration and feel good! Hope it goes well with your writing! Caroline
ReplyDeleteI can so relate to - leaving my heart in so many places! I have seen your face on many occasions when leaving comments so I thought it was about time I popped over and said hello. Suzy x
ReplyDeleteHave a super-dooper day my friend. School is out here and my grandies are coming in two weeks to hang out! I LOVE SUMMER!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your well-deserved break, Anita. I hope the creativity will flow!
ReplyDeletexo,
Keri
Hello dear Anita,
ReplyDeleteJust stopped by to say hello. Have you been working in your garden lately? I showed the girls the picture of the outside of your home, and they loved it, especially Jess, as she has always wanted to live in a cottage like that. I have been doing a little spring cleaning myself. There is so much that we gather through the years, and it's nice to clean out once in awhile.
I am going to browse through your wonderful post again.
Thinking of you,
Love,
~Sheri
What a joy, to visit all the wonderful places with you, my dearest Anita, I looooooooove it!!! And I love the music...........that makes my heart sing on this grey and rainy day! Have a wonderful weekend,
ReplyDeleteHugs Jade
PS: Sheila is feeling fine - the brown Lab on my last post is my friends dog and he has been here on weekend.
xoxo....there will be mail...
ReplyDeleteIt has been too long Nita... please forgive me.... I also missed this lovely party , but you know I am with you at all times .. in my heart.
ReplyDeleteLove you...
Thank you so much for starting my morning off with such a sweet note!
ReplyDeleteI am thrilled that you enjoyed viewing Buttercup!
Have a wonderful day dear one.
bisous!
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ReplyDeleteAnita, thank you so much for thinking about me. How sweet of you! Spring HAS finally arrived here and with it all the spring storms. We survived the last ones that were so devastating without any damage here.
ReplyDeleteDo enjoy your break!
Keri
Dearest Anita, here's to a happy weekend - with more rain maybe, but also with laughter, creativity and joy! Will you be writing?
ReplyDeleteThanks for your sweet visit today, always makes me smile! xx
You always bring a smile to my face.
ReplyDeleteHave a tremendous weekend! (hug)
Dear Anita,
ReplyDeleteSo lovely of you to come by and say hello and wish Victoria a happy birthday, thank you dear friend.
Do hope that you have a wonderful weekend
hugs
Carolyn
Hello my friend . How are you today ?
ReplyDeleteOverhere finaly miss sunshine has come over to make my new garden even prettier .....
Tahnk you for visiting me and for asking about my new garden .
What I love to do in my garden is
BE .....JUST BE......
and muse ....
and I know now
all has come to me in the most absolutely PERFECT way .
My new garden has so much space for my darling Eva .....
Yesterday for the first time Eva and I were in the garden together .
The sun was shining
I was sitting under my PEAR-TREE and Eva was on a discovering expedition .
There was a bowl containing some rainwater and she came with a hand filled with sand and let that into the water and sat down cowered and all surprised about the sand disapearing in the water .
I was so HAPPY
it seemed my whole life came to the essence .....
My love for simplicity , attention ,amazement , surprise
For children becoming who they are and want to be .
All of that together in the greatest gift of all
My grandchild , showing me how she is and also reminding me of her father when he a child and how I have been as a mother .....
A BLESSING in my new garden .
I love to sit and muse and just BE .
You are there with me too , in my heart and in my thoughts ....always
Hi Anita,
ReplyDeleteI just want to say how much I enjoyed the party and thank you for hosting it. This year was even more beautiful and fun than last. Many it continue to grow and you be blessed. Enjoy your writing course!
Hugs,
Patti
My dear Anita, YOU listen better than anyone I know. Isn't that a nice prayer? I heard it many years ago and thought I'd share it. I am going to a craft fair with husband today. It should be fun. Enjoy your day, lovely.
ReplyDelete~Sheri
And it was such fun! Thank you for hosting and all the time and energy and YOU you put into it. And all your posts. Can't wait to find out more about what you're writing this summer. What is the class!? So excited for you. Happy writing!
ReplyDeletexoxo, Kirsten