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Friday, 21 December 2012

In the bleak midwinter ...

It's the shortest day today, the Winter Solstice and the first official day of Winter. I'm sure we're all going to be manically busy over the next few days, so I'd like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your company during the last year.  It was my first year of blogging and I have absolutely loved the interaction, the sharing of everyday lives, and the friendship and loyalty I've received from you all.


I know you've seen this picture before, but it's my favourite at the moment!

Have a fabulous time, and I'll catch up with you all soon!

Have yourselves a Merry Little Christmas!

Love, Claire xxx

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34 comments:

  1. Used-to-Bees21 December 2012 at 10:52

    Have a super Christmas and don't be too busy! I love the way you have decorated your skates - must try this next year!
    x

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  2. Anna @ Miss Beatrix21 December 2012 at 10:56

    Merry Christmas, Claire! I've really enjoyed joining you on your blogging journey this year - you make life seem somehow more cheery and cosy!

    Anna x

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  3. Anonymous21 December 2012 at 11:32

    Well, it was also supposed to be the end of the world, let me see now, twenty minutes ago - yet here we all are still! I love the winter solstice, though could wish for a better day... dark and wet here in Norfolk... well, my corner of it anyway, which always seems to be different to other parts!
    Enjoy your Christmas.... busy? No, not me. Nothing to do because we are just two old duffers on our own, being quiet together, laughing together, tucking into treats together. Bliss.

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  4. Maria21 December 2012 at 11:40

    ~ We have traveled together through this year, Claire and out side of blog land too! Such fun...
    Wishing you also a Christmas full of figgy pudding and glad tidings!
    Ooh only 'Four' more sleeps till Christmas...
    love Maria x

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  5. Vintage Sheet Addict21 December 2012 at 12:13

    Merry Christmas Claire, I've really enjoyed my visits here! Have a great time! :) x

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  6. VintageVicki21 December 2012 at 13:05

    A very Merry Christmas to you & your family :)

    I've just pre-written my last pre-christmas post as I know over the next few days I won't get much online time.

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  7. Thedarkerside7321 December 2012 at 13:37

    Merry Christmas to you and yours Claire.

    All the best for 2013. Hope you all have a wonderful time.


    P x

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  8. *Susycottage*21 December 2012 at 16:54

    My best wishes for a
    Merry Christmas, sweet Claire to you and your family
    and your lovely blog
    Love Susy x

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  9. Gillian Roe21 December 2012 at 17:31

    A very merry Christmas to you too, Claire! It's been a pleasure stopping by your lovely blog.

    Gillian x

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  10. Erica-Jane Waters21 December 2012 at 18:36

    Hello and Happy Christmas! Thank-you for popping by my blog and I'm so pleased you like the Postcards :) And even more pleased that it means I've found your blog xxx

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  11. Faye21 December 2012 at 18:37

    I love the picture the door looks fantastic! Merry christmas and I lok forward another year of blogging x

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  12. the linen cloud21 December 2012 at 20:45

    Merry Christmas to you too Claire ... it has been lovely reading your blog posts and getting to 'know' you ... Bee xx

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  13. ...Nina Nixon...21 December 2012 at 20:56

    ...and to you too. Happy Winter solstice and Merry Christmas.

    Nina x

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  14. magie21 December 2012 at 22:06

    Have a very Merry Christmas!
    I always enjoy visiting your blog (and instagram).
    Magie x

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  15. Kim21 December 2012 at 23:39

    And to you my lovely! Look forward to more of your posts very soon. Have a wonderful Yuletide x

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  16. Unknown22 December 2012 at 01:12

    Merry Christmas to you Claire and many good wishes for the New Year!
    xox

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  17. Gracie Saylor22 December 2012 at 05:09

    Merry Christmas, Claire! I enjoy visiting your blog and have not been blogging much longer than you. Blessings to you and yours in 2013 :) xx from Gracie

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  18. gilly22 December 2012 at 12:06

    Merry Christmas to you & yours too, Claire - may it be filled with love, laughter & many blessings. I've not even been blogging a year yet, but it's such fun. Love your blog and here's to your next year ahead.
    xx

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  19. Anne22 December 2012 at 15:30

    Have a wonderful christmas Claire, I feel exactly the same as you do about the friendship of the blogging community and long may we all keep blogging!! Enjoy the festive season, love Anne

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  20. scrumptious days22 December 2012 at 16:56

    I am so glad you were pleased with the bark, and I just love the name, I hope you'll blog it. I made lots for the teachers at my daughter's school, and will be making more for our neighbours in France?

    Merry Christmas

    Jude x

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  21. louise22 December 2012 at 22:51

    Have a lovely Christmas x

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  22. Streetcomber23 December 2012 at 09:49

    Happy Christmas. I really enjoy your friendly posts and comments Claire. x

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  23. Country Cottage Chic23 December 2012 at 16:28

    Have a great Christmas. Love the skates on the door!

    Jayne

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  24. Anonymous23 December 2012 at 19:44

    Have a wonderful Christmas!!

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  25. the vanilla squirrel23 December 2012 at 23:27

    Hullo Claire- just to wish you a very happy Christmas and that I'm thrilled you liked your Scottie dog pillow- did Maria tell you about the fabric?have a wonderful time and look forward to sharing more bloggy times in 2013,! Xxx

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  26. Fran24 December 2012 at 12:51

    Happy Christmas from down here in the south-east. I hope you have a good one xxx

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  27. Maria Glazacheva24 December 2012 at 18:58

    Merry. Christmas and happy new year !!!
    Bonne fete !!!
    xxx Maria xxx

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  28. john24 December 2012 at 19:57

    Sending you love and best wishes for a lovely Christmas Claire !
    Gail x

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  29. Anonymous24 December 2012 at 20:15

    Happy Holidays! and thanks for always peeking in at my blog!!

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  30. Draffin Bears24 December 2012 at 22:03

    Just stopped by to wish you and your family a very merry Christmas Claire. May it be filled with much love, joy and happiness. Your front door is gorgeous, decorated with the skates.
    It has been fun visiting you and thanks for your friendship.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  31. Gerda25 December 2012 at 04:01

    Wish you a very happy Chritmas with your loved ones around you!! groetjes, Gerda

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  32. Shaheen25 December 2012 at 15:19

    wishing you a merry christmas too

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  33. Tilly Rose26 December 2012 at 15:02

    Thanks for your lovely comments Claire...
    Merry Chrimbles!

    Here's to lots more blogging in 2013...

    Love Tilly x

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  34. Blueberry Heart27 December 2012 at 22:24

    Hi Claire, hopr you and yours had a fantastic Christmas and wishing you a very...
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    BH x

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I love to hear what you think of my ramblings and value all your comments ... I will try and get back to you, but am sorry if I don't always manage this ... sometimes real life just gets in the way! Claire xxx

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