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<\/a><\/p>\n1. BIG NEWS. My foyer!! I am sooo excited and frankly don’t remember the last time I was so smitten over something in? my house, the chinoiserie paper? from super talented Paul Montgomery Studios <\/a>has been hung, took about 4 days to complete, the sconces have been placed and what can I say I am madly in love:)<\/p>\n This? foyer? could be one reason alone that I will never be able to move! I am going to be doing an entire post on the foyer next week so here is a tiny sneak peek…..<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 2. INSTAGRAMS OF INTEREST. Every week I share instagrams that have caught my attention. I am never at a loss of great material, if anything it’s hard to narrow it down from so many wonderful pictures! Here are 15 that made my top list….you will notice a strong theme of beautiful paintings and cherubic little kids here:)<\/p>\n Totally floored over this cake\/candied sugar masterpiece…….just unreal both? the “in process” shot and the finished product- <\/p>\n 3. BROADWAY.? I go on “Broadway binges”. I won’t see a show for years then see three within 2 months. I happened to catch the star Christina Bianco on Ellen doing what she is famous for, impersonations and was totally entertained. Her new play, “Application pending” chronicles the craziness of applying to kindergarten in uber competitive NYC. I will be going with my friend who is a teacher who I am sure will get a kick out of it.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n http:\/\/https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=K60we_ucNC0<\/a><\/p>\n Also seeing A Delicate Balance with John Lithgow and Glenn Close, really looking forward to seeing them both up close and personal! There are at least five plays I would love to see…..that’s what I get for waiting so long!<\/p>\n 4. A MONOGRAM MAESTRO. How magnificent are these monograms? I am so happy I discovered this wonderful talent, Rachel Rogers Designs<\/a>! I think I need a new monogram pronto.<\/p>\n And what an amazingly special gift these could make too. From a baby gift to a birthday gift for an adult friend, think these are very very special. She starts with a custom monogram and can turns them into a painting\/keepsake to frame? and\/or notecards. Click here to find out more<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 5. NEW PORCELAINS IN MY SHOP! I am excited to have added about 12 new pieces to my shop, plus 6 more coming in this week.<\/p>\n Within about 2 months (hopefully sooner)? I am getting in a large number of new items, some very special pieces. I am really excited about it and will keep you posted. Once they are en route I will share pictures of all the goodies. And dont’ forget my wonderful blue and white porcelain giveaway going on right now, click here to enter<\/a>.<\/p>\n Here is a sampling of some of the beauties newly added-<\/p>\n 6. ANOTHER WORK OF ART FROM JEANNE OF I DREAM OF. I have used Jeanne’s services for a number of projects including my logo.I recently posted this picture on Instagram and talented Jeanne was inspired to paint it. Amazing but then again everything she paints is amazing. Click here to visit Jeanne<\/a> and learn more about her work.<\/p>\n My picture- <\/p>\n Jeanne’s interpretation-<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 7. WHY I LOVE MY READERS SO MUCH. Not that I really need to even count the reasons but….here is a great reason that exemplifies how I am as devoted to them as they are to me.<\/p>\n Please read this excerpt from an email I got from a wonderful new friend\/reader almost made me cry with joy. This is why I blog because of what I get back in return, it is priceless and the connections I continue to make, just totally validate why I do what I do and why I love it so. Thank you thank you!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n I was so touched. I love getting your emails, seeing your pictures, “meeting” you from all corners of the world and making such wonderful connections with so many like minded people!! Keep them coming:) Thank you for stopping in and wishing you a wonderful day and end to your weekend.<\/p>\n Don’t forget if you didn’t enter my giveaway for the blue and white ginger jar, click here. <\/a>A winner will be announced on Thursday. Until next time……<\/p>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n<\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n<\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n<\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\nBut here ?is what I want to tell you. I hope you realize how dearly you are loved by all of us who read your blog. But I wonder if you realize the connection your “fans” have to each other because of you?<\/h5>\n
Story 1: when we returned this Thanksgiving I immediately wrote Grace at Celerie & South and told her how much I loved the monogramed napkins shown on your website. We developed quite a correspondence ? both sharing how much we appreciate you. ?For Xmas our kids got us gorgeous monogrammed napkins that look identical to yours ? just different letters!<\/h5>\n
Story 2: When you put Judith August’s stuff on your blog ?it was exactly ?what I’d been looking for. I phoned the company asking for advise about what to order and said I had discovered them through you. Then we talked for a few minutes about how much we loved you!<\/h5>\n
Story 3: We will be based for 7 weeks this fall in the Loire Valley but I’m speaking each weekend all over France. (WHAT a tragedy in Paris!) Then I discovered Manger through you. My husband is a gourmet chef so I bought him her book for his birthday ? but now we are planning to go there (her ?restaurant and possibly even one of her cooking schools) during the week ? BECAUSE OF YOU!<\/h5>\n
Story 4: I saved the best for last! When we just returned I went immediately to Laurie’s website (LB Originals) because I wanted to get my 2 daughters some of her darling monogrammed stationary. Only it appeared to be closed. I wrote a letter enquiring and Laurie wrote me back saying she was sorry but it wouldn?t be reopened until Jan. I responded that getting on Tina’s?SEVEN ON SUNDAY<\/span><\/span> ?was like having Oprah choose your book! ?We exchanged a few more emails and I inadvertently put my author name on an email and she wrote: “Becky<\/span>! I can’t believe it’s you! I have not only read some of your books but I heard you speak to 8,000 people several years ago! Listen, I am going to personally do your orders and get it to you for Xmas!” CAN YOU BELIEVE IT?! It arrived on the 23rd and my ?girls were thrilled.<\/h5>\n
I told Laurie that you didn’t just have a blog or a business ?- it’s t a ministry. You are helping so many of us and I have benefitted so richly! THANK YOU!<\/h5>\n
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