Grateful

 for cups of tea (again)
 

drawings of me smiling


tidy creative space
wonderful surprise mail from sweet friends far away


Happy Earth Hour and grateful weekend friends and why don't you pop round and say hi to my awesome buddy, she'd lufff it ♥
✗ ♡

Comments

  1. admin25 March 2011 at 22:17

    gorgeous pics Cathie!!! nothing beats handwritten mail & children's drawings XO

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  2. Lola Nova25 March 2011 at 22:20

    I would very much like to wrap all of these things up and bring them home. What a gorgeous sampling of gratitude!

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  3. Anonymous26 March 2011 at 00:41

    Another wonderful yet powerful post. Lovely photo's, childrens art work is so special. have a lovely weekend, dee x

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  4. Charlotte Scott26 March 2011 at 00:48

    I love those sweet delicate teacups. Unfortunately I can't have them anywhere near my husband as he says rude words when he tries to fit his finger through the handle - makes me giggle watching him try!

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  5. Home and Lifestyle26 March 2011 at 01:42

    Your pancakes will be delicious!!

    Wish you a wonderful weekend! Warm regards, Ingrid

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  6. Tamara | One Craftee Mumma26 March 2011 at 01:50

    Gorgeous Photos! I love the little drawings too! Seems we both have received some lovely notes in the post this week xx

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  7. Claire Chadwick @ Scissors Paper Rock26 March 2011 at 02:13

    Ok, now you've got me craving pancakes :))
    Have a great weekend Cathie!
    xo

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  8. Cat26 March 2011 at 06:29

    Smiling happy faces and sweet drawings are wonderful things to be grateful for. Happy weekend to you sweet. xo

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  9. Jaz from Treacy Family26 March 2011 at 12:38

    So much to love. I love the smiling picture of you!!

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  10. Kate26 March 2011 at 15:53

    Happy weekend to you Ms Cathie.
    I hope the sun is shinning so brightly on you guys this lovely Sunday.
    XX

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  11. mel @ loved handmade27 March 2011 at 01:27

    gorgeous pictures, I love the drawing of you & those lockers in the background, wow, love them! Wishing you a wonderful week xx

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