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Wednesday, November 21, 2012

~A Thanksgiving Wish~

Enjoy the day for all that it means to you...whatever traditions and celebrations you may have. May they be abundant with blessings and love & your heart be filled with gratitude. My heart is overflowing with gratitude for all of you. Wishing you & yours a wonderful Thanksgiving.

Posted by Doreen

Labels: Doreen Frost, Thanksgiving, Vermont Harvest Folk Art

8 comments:

martusha said...: Прекрасные слова!С Днем благодарения!; November 21, 2012 at 2:47 PM
Angie said...: Happy Thanksgiving!; November 21, 2012 at 3:26 PM
Holly Hills Primitives said...: Have a wonderful Thanksgiving and enjoy every minute!; November 21, 2012 at 8:29 PM
Susan At Glen Oaks Primitives said...: Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family, Doreen.
Hugs,
Susan; November 22, 2012 at 2:21 AM
Penelope's Beehive said...: Sending warm and cozy Thanksgiving wishes to you and your loved ones!
Hugs...
Judy x; November 22, 2012 at 4:43 AM
Dawn said...: Happy Thanksgiving, Doreen!!!!
D xo; November 22, 2012 at 5:40 AM
Paula said...: Dear Doreen, What a lovely image and such beautiful heartfelt words! Thank you so much. I wish you the very same! So glad we "met" through your lovely blog! Many blessings, Paula xo; November 22, 2012 at 2:12 PM
Debra said...: Happy Thanksgiving!
I love visiting your blog-to me it is New England, which I loved visiting-but I love your art, and I'm always inspired by it!; November 23, 2012 at 7:05 AM

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Doreen: Pawlet, Vermont, United States; Wife, Mother, Moppet Maker....... Writer, Baker, Cocoa-drinker, Lover of a silly Lab named Oliver and crazy cat named Larry, fan of cake! My name is Doreen Frost and I am the creator of these sweet little mohair Moppets. Each one is lovingly hand made by me, here in my home studio.

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