Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Catching up!

Hi Everyone,

Thank you for all of your kind and caring comments while I took an unexpected blog break. Your thoughtfulness is genuinely appreciated.

We're getting back on what for us is an even keel (though life has a way of straying off keel on a regular basis :-). Our Thanksgiving was busy... but good. We enjoyed our families and friends... and lots of good 'ole Southern cooking. I've started back walking on the treadmill and am on a half-hearted diet. What a crazy idea. Who diets in between Thanksgiving and Christmas?!

Hope your Thanksgiving was wonderful too.... now it's time to plan for Christmas!

P.S. Laure at Painted Thoughts blog gives a neat idea on how to use a piece of art as your blog header - and customize it without changing the original art. It works great... I used it on my new header! Thanks, Laure :-)
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26 comments:

  1. Laure FerlitaDecember 1, 2010 at 3:01 PM

    WOW! You've arrived with your Christmas spirit showing loud and proud!! LOVE it!

    Glad to see you back.

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  2. SimoneDecember 1, 2010 at 4:12 PM

    I hope all is well with you Teresa. I like the new look of your blog and the blog header. I hope you have a peaceful and happy run up to Christmas. x

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  3. martinealisonDecember 1, 2010 at 4:15 PM

    Je vous souhaite un bon retour et déjà vous nous émerveillez...
    Bises

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  4. TeriDecember 1, 2010 at 8:23 PM

    Glad to see you back and 'dressed' for the season! Looks great.

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  5. UnknownDecember 1, 2010 at 9:34 PM

    Great to see you in the Christmas spirit Teresa.
    Your a Star. Have a wonderful Christmas.
    Blogs will be fairly quiet from now until after Xmas. we can all take a well earned break. A break with a blog friends still in mind through the festive season.
    You will be in my thoughts. Have a good one.
    Hugs. Dors.

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  6. Jo CastilloDecember 1, 2010 at 10:30 PM

    This is beautiful on your blog! Great idea. Thanks for sharing. Happy very belated Thanksgiving. Glad you are home safe and sound. Well, safe. Tee hee.

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  7. Claire MDecember 2, 2010 at 1:09 AM

    Welcome back!

    P.S. I love your new seasonal blog header. Very festive!

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  8. PatDecember 2, 2010 at 3:42 AM

    Gorgeous new look !
    So pleased to see you back *hugs* xx

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  9. Mermaid's PaletteDecember 2, 2010 at 10:46 AM

    Glad you're back! I love the header- I also have a painting as my header, makes it your own!
    It looks great, Theresa.
    Sheryl

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  10. JanDecember 2, 2010 at 1:32 PM

    You've returned with a Christmas bang and it looks terrific around here!

    So nice to have you back!

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  11. Kathy A. JohnsonDecember 2, 2010 at 7:31 PM

    The new look is lovely! You've done a great job. Glad your Thanksgiving was nice...on towards Christmas. (Oh, and I'm watching what I eat, too--it's easier to keep the holiday pounds off in the first place than lose them after the festivities!)

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  12. ArtistUnpluggedDecember 2, 2010 at 11:51 PM

    Wow...your site looks so beautiful and festive. Your art is looking wonderful. Glad you had a great thanksgiving.....ugh, I need to diet, don't need to put on more, thought of waiting til January but not sure I can stand myself!!!! You go girl!

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  13. CandyDecember 3, 2010 at 12:59 PM

    Welcome back! I love the new look. It's helping me get into the spirit of the season. I'm so happy that your Thanksgiving was good. I wish I could get inspired, even a little bit, to behave myself food-wise:)

    Hmmm... maybe I'll do a little Internet Christmas shopping.

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  14. BooklinksDecember 4, 2010 at 1:46 AM

    Beautiful header.Love the new look of your blog!
    I'm glad you're back

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  15. knittingdragonfliesDecember 4, 2010 at 6:49 PM

    Love your new header! I'll check out the link you gave!
    I'm also exercising and watching my diet. Trying to get some things done!
    I'm ready to get back to painting.
    Take care
    Good to see you back!
    Vicki

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  16. RosieDecember 6, 2010 at 4:50 AM

    Just catching up with your blog, Teresa - glad to hear you are getting back on an even keel now. Love the new look to your blog! Take carexx

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  17. SadamiDecember 6, 2010 at 8:59 AM

    Dear Teresa,
    Welcome ba~~~ck and beautiful work!! I'm very happy to see your blog active again. Keep up.
    Kind regards, Sadami

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  18. Linda RothDecember 7, 2010 at 11:23 AM

    I love your new heading painting. Has the gentle beauty that we like to associate with winter. Glad you're back. I look forward to seeing more of your lovely work. Thank you for following my blog and Happy Holidays.

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  19. Gary KeimigDecember 8, 2010 at 12:12 PM

    Hi Teresa. good to have you back in the blogging world. Love that new heading. Just perfect

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  20. Krystal KatsDecember 9, 2010 at 1:40 AM

    Hi Teresa, I am on a diet between Thanksgiving and Christmas so far no good! LOL!
    Thanks for visiting me back! it was so nice to hear from another creative person. I love to craft and make and sell many of my crafts.
    I am hosting a free give a way and I know what you're thinking I don't have time for this but this one is quick and simple and so I wanted to stop by and invite you to join in the Christmas fun.
    I hope you're enjoying a wonderful Christmas Season! big hugs

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  21. MILLYDecember 9, 2010 at 6:19 AM

    Your blog does indeed look very festive. Sending my best wishes.
    millyx

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  22. Tracey McBride ~ Frugal Luxuries®December 9, 2010 at 5:22 PM

    Thank you so much for sharing the art to blog~header link! Yours looks so lovely...I am inspired!
    Warmly,
    Tracey
    x0x

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  23. KeithDecember 12, 2010 at 5:34 AM

    Great christmas revamp. Great idea !!

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  24. hmuxoDecember 13, 2010 at 9:24 PM

    Welcome "Home"! I like the changes on your blog..

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  25. Gary KeimigDecember 27, 2010 at 5:35 PM

    Just a quick note Teresa. I ee you are still sluffing off doing your painting or at least posting your art. I do hope all is well and it is just the busyness of the Holiday season. It has been a great and fun year checking out your site and I look forward to what you will be doing this next year.
    God bless and keep up the great work

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  26. Krystal KatsDecember 29, 2010 at 6:43 PM

    Hi Teresa I hope you enjoyed a wonderful Christmas and those pounds didn't stick to your ribs! have a happy New Year! big hugs

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