Happy Holidays

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 It's that time of the year when I take a break from blogging and just enjoy the season, so I sign-off for the year with a few photos...

The 'candles' are lit.
It was actually warm enough for a visit to the pond.
And Rosie is ready for her holiday parties...
...complete with pearls.

If you missed my holiday projects this year:


This Jewelry Tree was a hit.

I displayed my Shiny Brite ornaments - safely! 


Wishing you and yours the happiest of holiday seasons.  

I'll be back in January sharing new DIY projects you won't want to miss! 

See you in 2024!



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  1. Tania PelletierDecember 16, 2023 at 10:16 AM

    Merry Christmas Ann!

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    1. AnnDecember 16, 2023 at 7:15 PM

      Thank you, Tania. Merry Christmas to you and your family!

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  2. Kim December 16, 2023 at 10:18 PM

    Merry Christmas, Ann! I love Rosie's pearls. I may have to put a set like that on my list for Santa!!

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    1. AnnDecember 17, 2023 at 4:12 PM

      Shhh, don't tell her they were a dollar find at a yard sale!
      Merry Christmas, Kim!

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  3. Laurie CoverDecember 17, 2023 at 6:58 PM

    A Merry Christmas to you! Take that slow time and enjoy!

    Thanks for sharing your post at the Sunday Sunshine Blog Hop!

    Laurie

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    1. AnnDecember 18, 2023 at 8:57 AM

      Thank you, Laurie. Wishing you and your family a wonderful holiday!

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  4. Judy BiggerstaffDecember 17, 2023 at 8:06 PM

    Nice post! Enjoy your break.

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    1. AnnDecember 18, 2023 at 8:58 AM

      Thank you, Judy. I hope you have a wonderful holiday!

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  5. Jennifer WiseDecember 19, 2023 at 12:16 PM

    Those candles look so cozy and inviting. Love the tree, too. Merry Christmas! Thank you for sharing this at the Will Blog for Comments #18 linkup. Hope to see you next time--it's a two-week long linkup due to the holiday, so maybe it will fit your break schedule somehow. :)

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  6. Debbie Styles LifeDecember 19, 2023 at 10:21 PM

    I love Rosie's dress and pearls! Merry Christmas!

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    1. AnnDecember 20, 2023 at 7:24 PM

      Thank you, Debbie. She's quite proud of her outfit!

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  7. AnonymousDecember 20, 2023 at 9:34 AM

    Too cute!

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  8. Vintage Style GalDecember 20, 2023 at 10:03 PM

    Rosie looks stunning Ann! I am a big fan of pearls, a classic touch, always in style, and I feel like you can never go wrong with them. Hope you are getting out and about again. Have a Merry Christmas! I still never made it through all I had wanted to share, my ideas kept coming, but the blogging part didn't happen as much, lol!

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    1. AnnDecember 21, 2023 at 7:20 PM

      Thank you so much, Cara. Rosie is all about the clothes and accessories!

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  9. Joanne December 22, 2023 at 8:51 AM

    Merry Christmas! Enjoy your break.

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    1. AnnDecember 22, 2023 at 7:53 PM

      Thank you, Joanne. Merry Christmas to you too!

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  10. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasJanuary 3, 2024 at 9:58 PM

    Ann,
    Thanks so much for stopping by!! Rosie looks spectacular!!! Happy new Year to you and your family!!
    Hugs,
    Deb

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