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Sunday, 4 July 2010

ARE THE SILVER STARS SHINING ON YOU ? ..........

First of all, many apologies for being AWOL for so long and not commenting on any blogs for a fortnight !! I have been rather busy with this and that !

One thing that took up a great deal of the fortnight was folding up over 200 pieces of white paper to find the winner of my giveaway !! I am going to use random.org next time !! haha

After tearing, writing on and folding said pieces of paper, and mopping up blood from various paper cuts, they were placed in my birdcage, shuffled about a bit and I can now tell you that the winner is ..............................

.......... Zaira @ Little Emma English Home. Zaira has the most beautiful blog with wonderful pictures of interiors and travel, so it's well worth your while taking a trip over there if you haven't already been. I'm so happy that you have won, Zaira ( and sorry that everyone else didn't, especially Mise !!) and I hope that you will enjoy them.



I'm afraid that I won't be around for a few days.....AGAIN !! I'm off to stay with my sister in Horsham in Sussex. Mr. Home and my bother-in-law are going to Le Man's, as they do every year, and I stay with my sister and we eat and drink and generally enjoy the good life, until they come back !!!!

Wishing all of my American blogging buddies a very happy 4th of July.
.......... and, before I go, thanks to each and everyone of you for entering my giveaway and to all of the new followers. It's lovely to have made lots of new friends.I think that I'll have to do giveaways more often !!
Have a lovely week everyone .......... I know I will !!



Jackie



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64 comments:

  1. It's me4 July 2010 at 10:52

    Congratulations for Zaira !! good for you !!! happy week Jackie.....enjoy......love Ria....

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  2. Olive4 July 2010 at 11:10

    Awesomeness for the winner!!! You are busy...Have fun...be safe. ~olive

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  3. jade4 July 2010 at 11:20

    Congratulations to Zaira - what a lucky girl!!!!! And i wish you wonderful summer days with your sister in Sussex, my dear Jackie........enjoy every moment and have a good time!!!!! Love and Hugs,

    Jade

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  4. Ghirlanda di Popcorn4 July 2010 at 13:06

    Hi Jackie!!Oh..Zaira is very lucky!!
    Enjoy your holiday in Sussex!!
    Holidays with own sister are always amazing!
    Kisses
    Silvia

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  5. Little Emma English Home4 July 2010 at 13:07

    Ohhhhh I won :) Thank you so much, I can't wait to see how will I display them in my new home!!! Thank you for your kindest words, you're a friend to me!!! Enjoy your staying in Sussex with your sister, you sure will have a lovely time together.... Baci xx

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  6. Jeanne Henriques4 July 2010 at 13:17

    That is great news Jackie...for the winner and that you have such a lovely break planned for you and your sister. I am sure you will have a wonderful time...Enjoy :)

    Jeanne xx

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  7. Unknown4 July 2010 at 13:33

    Congratulations Zaira, your blog is indeed a treasure!

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  8. Yvonne - Frl. Klein4 July 2010 at 14:26

    Dear Jackie,
    congratulations of Zaira, she´s a lucky girl!!!!
    Have a nice sunday,
    Hugs, yvonne

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  9. Notes From ABroad4 July 2010 at 14:38

    Congratulations to Zaira, she deserves it !
    Her blog is always a pleasure to read and beautiful to look at.
    Have a nice holiday ~
    Candice

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  10. Rose Garden Malevik4 July 2010 at 14:56

    CONGRATULATIONS FOR THE WINNER :)
    Håkan

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  11. mary pernula4 July 2010 at 15:08

    Congrats to the winner. I look forward to the next one...................Happy 4th to all. XO MARY

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  12. koralee4 July 2010 at 15:31

    I have sooooo missed you!!!! Congratulations to the winner..have fun at your sisters sweet one! Sending you extra hugs to take with you. xoxoxox

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  13. manon 214 July 2010 at 15:49

    bravo à ce joli blog qui a gagné!

    Amitiés

    Manon

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  14. Laura @ 52 FLEA4 July 2010 at 16:34

    Congratulations Zaira!
    Have fun with your sister in Sussex!
    :) Laura

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  15. Lori4 July 2010 at 16:39

    Congrats to the winner and have a fabulous time with your sister!! Cheers!

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  16. Gigi Thibodeau4 July 2010 at 16:41

    Oh, congratulations to Zaira! I'm feeling a little sad for myself (and for Mise), but very happy for her!

    Have a wonderful time at your sister's, Jackie!! xoxo Gigi

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  17. Lou4 July 2010 at 17:50

    Hi Jackie - ahh Horsham is really close to here - hope you have a lovely time. it's a lovely little place. Hurry back! Lou x

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  18. Victoria Musicco4 July 2010 at 18:08

    Have a wonderful holiday with your sister...I get to spend time with mine next week...precious moments in our lives.
    Love your blog.

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  19. June4 July 2010 at 19:31

    Jackie dear, have a wonderful time with your sister. I am sure you two will enjoy each other's company. Congrats to Zaira for her wonderful win.
    hugs

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  20. Cathi4 July 2010 at 19:33

    Congrats to Zaira! Have a wonderful time with your sister! Happy weekend! xxoo :)

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  21. BonjourRomance4 July 2010 at 21:07

    Congratulations to Zaira, she is one of the sweetest bloggers! Have a marvelous time with your sister enjoying the good life!
    Mimi

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  22. count it all joy4 July 2010 at 23:28

    Congratulations to Zaira - I'll have to go and have a peek at her blog, it sounds delightful. Your time away with your sister-in-law sounds heavenly, Jackie...hope you have a great time.

    I always remember this time of year and the Tour de France fondly. I was up doing 3am feeds for our youngest and became completely and utterly addicted to the tour (being in Oz, this is when it screens). I would rattle off the names of the riders and whether today would be a good day for so-and-so because of the hills and the rest of my family would just stare at me blankly wondering what on earth I was so excited about. I miss those men in lycra. Sigh. Meredy xo.

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  23. debra@dustjacket5 July 2010 at 08:44

    Congrat's to Zaira and have a great time with your sister....cheers!
    xoxo

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  24. Mise5 July 2010 at 13:06

    That's over 200 commentators who are utterly downcast, really don't see how they can go on, are heading straight out to buy some therapeutic Cadbury's Dairy Milk, and wish you a delightful stay with your sister, who should be encouraged to start her own blog.

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  25. Dumbwit Tellher5 July 2010 at 14:29

    Zaira congratulations and you look like you have a beautiful blog. Looking forward to reading. As for you Jackie dear have some serious fun with your sweet sister as the men folk do their thing at LeMans. You girls I know will be enjoying your good times together. I'll be thinking of you!
    xoxo love deb

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  26. A Gift Wrapped Life5 July 2010 at 14:38

    I am guessing the sisters are going to have more fun than the men.......enjoy! Much love XO

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  27. Ange5 July 2010 at 15:35

    Oh dear! I have to do the apologies thing too. Just can't stand coming inside from the sunshine to go any where near a computer. Seeing as the evenings end at around 10.30pm - I can't be fagged downloading photos and fiddlefaddling around writing either. Which means I am a very unreliable blogging friend to have.
    Mind you - I do think of you often and am feeling much less guilty now thanks to you and your gallivanting around.
    Congrats to the lucky winners. I shall now go and console Mise ;-)

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  28. Unknown5 July 2010 at 16:19

    aaaah sweet zaira!!!! Congratulations girl!!! Now I don't mind that I didn't win ;)))))


    And Jackie, we are not going anywhere so enjoy your time with your sister en come back with lots of nice stories!!!!
    Have a great time!!!!

    sweet greetings
    Lynda

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  29. nevin5 July 2010 at 17:02

    I already miss you Jackie. XXXX

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  30. Alexandra MacVean5 July 2010 at 17:31

    I love those silver stars and I am definitely going to have to check out Emma's site. And I really ADORE that pic of the cozy cottages all lined up. Oh, what I would give to live there! :)

    Hugs!!

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  31. Carole5 July 2010 at 19:55

    Have fun at your sisters. Went to check out the lucky winnner and found another blog called valdirose that I fell for big time! gorgeous photos that I thought I died and went to heaven!
    xxx
    Carole

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  32. Sternchen565 July 2010 at 20:55

    hallo jackie,i love the picture with the stars.Can I grab it and put it on my blog,please?

    Greetings Sabine

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  33. Brabourne Farm5 July 2010 at 21:43

    Have a wonderful time with your sister - eat, drink and be very merry! Leigh

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  34. Rachel~Wildflower Photography Studio and Wildflower Creative5 July 2010 at 22:17

    Yes...I have missed you. :) Glad to see you back. Enjoy the time with your sister! :)

    Smiles,
    Rachel

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  35. Pooch Purple Reign6 July 2010 at 18:35

    jackie... have a great vacation, have fun... be safe
    ~laura x

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  36. BonBon Rose Girls Kristin6 July 2010 at 20:09

    random.org is a lifesaver! Congrats to the luck y winner!

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  37. Renée Finberg7 July 2010 at 03:27

    have fun with sis!
    xx

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  38. Splenderosa7 July 2010 at 17:49

    Beautiful post. I miss you when you're gone, but want you to have fun with your family. xx's

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  39. Amanda (Small Acorns)8 July 2010 at 09:29

    Oh lucky Zaira! I hope Mise isn't too devastated. Enjoy your wee break with your sister. That little village looks so quaint! Will look forward to your return soon. xx

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  40. Unknown8 July 2010 at 13:09

    Congratulations to Zaira!!! she has a fantastic blog and is a very sweet person! I'm sure you're enjoying your vacation with you sister! Gasp! I really need a vacation too!!!

    Hugs!
    Mara

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  41. maría cecilia8 July 2010 at 23:14

    How sad I wasn´t the winner(jaja) and so happy that Zaira will receive your beauties!!!!
    Love the birdcage where you put all those papers with our names!!!
    many hugs to you, Jackie,
    maria cecilia

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  42. L'Elégante9 July 2010 at 07:00

    Hello! je découvre votre blog. Je suis charmée par l'amosphère qui se dégage de vos choix et de vos photos. C'est un plaisir de découvrir votre pays à travers vos yeux. Merci. Félicitations.
    Amitiés de Fine (Sud de la France)

    Eletronic translation :
    Hello! I discover your blog. I am charmed by the amosphère which gets free of your choices and your photos. It is a pleasure to discover your country through your eyes. Thank you. Congratulations.
    Best regards of Fine.

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  43. B9 July 2010 at 07:09

    Have fun and enjoy the sun!

    B x

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  44. Fifi Flowers10 July 2010 at 07:39

    LOVE those houses!!! ENJOY your weekend!

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  45. Decofloral 10 July 2010 at 17:52

    Li Jackie,what a beautful blog...Have a nice time with your sister..
    Astrid

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  46. Francine Gardner11 July 2010 at 05:15

    Hope you are having a wonderful time with your sister!

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  47. red ticking11 July 2010 at 07:19

    i had to pop in to say hello.. and have the best time with your sweet sis... they are truly jewels arent they??? mine is my best friend..
    i will pop over to see emma's site now... xoxo

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  48. Sara11 July 2010 at 21:46

    Lovely blogg!!

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  49. mimi charmante12 July 2010 at 01:00

    you have been missed! have a marvelous visit with your sister and I look forward to your return~
    xx

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  50. Vicki Boster13 July 2010 at 05:53

    Here I am blog surfing and somehow I stumbled upon your beautiful and mesmerizing blog! Oh Happy Day for me! I am in awe of your photos and your wonderful and creative sense of style and decor. I am in love with your blog - so I will be your newest follower!

    Vicki

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  51. Janean13 July 2010 at 23:30

    life is real and we should be fully engaged in it...so don't worry about time off. we'll all be here when you have some extra time. :)

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  52. Unknown14 July 2010 at 00:19

    Congratulations to the winner! Enjoy your Summer, Have a sweet day! x

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  53. Beatnheart14 July 2010 at 15:37

    Jackie, boo-hoo for me....yah for Zaira....boo-hoo for Mise (once again)..
    Thank you so very much for your kind comment Jackie. Your sister’s village looks so enchanting ...I do believe I’ve been there on one of my antique hunts....have a glorious time.

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  54. Brit14 July 2010 at 19:30

    I just came across your blog and love it! Will come again! xo Brit

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  55. annechovie14 July 2010 at 19:47

    Hi Jackie! I hope you had a fun "girls' weekend". Thanks for stopping by. xo

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  56. Jill15 July 2010 at 23:35

    Hi Jackie
    Congratulations Zaira, but you are so right her blog is lovely. Arn't sisters the best, especially to have fun with!
    see you soon after your visit to Sussex!
    hugs Jill

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  57. Unknown16 July 2010 at 12:42

    Oh I'm so glad Zaira won, she is so sweet! I hope you are enjoying your Summer Jackie and don't worry about not being around as much...I think we're all having some trouble keeping up during the Summer months!!

    Enjoy your weekend!

    Hugs ~

    :) T

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  58. www.thewhitefarmhouse2.blogspot.com17 July 2010 at 01:38

    I have been wondering for a week where you got off to. I hope that you had a grand time. Now it is time to get back to work! I miss your comments! Can't wait to see the wonderful pics that you took!

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  59. Everyday Sparkles18 July 2010 at 07:05

    You have the most amazing blog. My Mom just referred me and I'm so glad she did. You have a gorgeous style and I would love to use a couple of your photos on my blog if it's ok. I'll credit you if it's ok.

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  60. vosgesparis18 July 2010 at 09:14

    Hello again ;)
    Being a bit bad myself in commenting on other blogs I don't blame you for your absence... Jeez that sounded posh ;)

    I know you had a wonderful time and that's what summer is all about!
    PS my 'bother' in law ? hihi
    a warm hug from amsterdam
    dsiree

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  61. Kellie Collis18 July 2010 at 09:16

    Hope you are having a gorgeous weekend! Sounds wonderful x

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  62. Clarity18 July 2010 at 13:51

    Thank you darling for your visit. Your words touch me, you know. Love, Peace, X.

    P.S. Horsham.. lovely.

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  63. Maria18 July 2010 at 20:18

    I have not been in the computer much lately also.
    So I understand you. Even if I love bloging and looking around other blogs... sometimes there is so much in life!!!
    Enjoy your time!!
    Maria

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  64. vosgesparis27 July 2010 at 19:28

    Jacqie I told you it was okay ;) I just wanted you not to feel bad after wards and clear it out right away.. I changed the text a bit now ;)
    hugs desiree

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