Wednesday, April 11, 2007

100th post give-away!!



Who is in that window? And what's that in her hands?

Okay. No more goofy guessing. You know it's me holding a stack of sweets. And that's our little playhouse outside we built a few summers ago. I should show you more of that one of these days.

Can you believe that this post was 100 posts ago? I certainly can't. I'll tell you what else I can't believe, is that you're still here. And more of you! And that apparently I haven't completely talked your head off and made you run away.



I'm feeling generous and tried to think of all the fun little things I could make you do to win yourself some sweet stacks. But I figure, just leave me a comment, any old comment, even "Anna you stink" and I will throw your name in a hat (or likely a Ball jar). Monday I will post 4 winners whose comments I've pulled out of the hat, errrh, jar. You heard me, 4 ! Winners will receive a fat-quarter stack of either of the two color ways of Chocolate Lollipop.

Also you could tell my sweet Juliana what a gorgeous job she did on the pics! Isn't she good? She also gave me a piece-y fun new hair cut a while ago, that has me feeling especially hip since it passed the 15yr-old style icon test.

Also, a most sincere thank you from the whole family for your thankfulness of her safety and your considerate outpouring of emotion after our close call. She is doing great, and thinks you guys are really nice too. Thanks for giving me a such a welcome place to share the good and bad, the dull and colorful, and for peering into my window every now and then.

Now get to commenting!

xoxo,AM

650 comments:

  1. congratulations on 100 and congrats on fixing the posting error. I wish you and yours much happiness and hope that Happiness fills in the spot of the car accident real soon take care sunshine

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  2. We love the bright cheery posts and the pretty fabrics, Anna Maria! You're ALWAYS a bright spot in my day!
    Love,
    Laurie

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  3. Way to go! 100 posts! That is truly fantastic but NOT as fantastic as your fabric!

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  4. Anonymous6:44 PM

    Congratulations from Down Under Anna Maria and thankyou for bring beauty to my days. How you do all that you do is amazing. Keep on keeping on! Marie/x

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  5. Love the photos and the haircut, Juliana! And Anna Maria, you are truly an inspiration to the rest of us! xox

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  6. congratulations on 100 posts! i have decided to abstain from *all* shopping except for food, drink and medicine for the rest of april for personal finance and clutter reasons! so it would be fantastic to win some fabric :)

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  7. wow...100th post...awesome. i am so glad you are sharing your life with all of us...such a blessing. so happy to hear that your Juliana is safe and sound. i would be honored to win your fabric...i love the new line....thanks...love jamie

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  8. OOOHHHH!!!! Pick me! Pick me! I could definitely use some Chocolate Lollipop right about now.

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  9. Anonymous7:18 PM

    Oh....put me in for the fabric. How exciting!

    The pics are beautiful! Glad everyone is well after the wreck.

    Glad you enjoyed coming to East Tenn. this weekend, even though we all about FROOZE!!!

    Missy
    knoxmissy@mac.com

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  10. Anonymous7:21 PM

    Congratulations! I enjoy visiting your website. It's like eye candy!

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  11. Love the blog, anxiously awaiting the chocolate lollipop quilt pattern at freespirit!

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  12. Anonymous7:24 PM

    Thank you so much for letting me peek into your very creative world. Your fabrics and projects are such great inspirations. Your family is soo cute!

    nubiannut100@earthlink.net

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  13. Anonymous7:25 PM

    Oh My, 7:24 is from Angie

    Thank you so much!!!

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  14. Anonymous7:25 PM

    wow, 100 posts! that's fantabulous! i'm glad that julianna is doing well and she is shaping up to be a great photographer. thanks for adding so much color to my day via your blog. god bless.

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  15. Anonymous7:28 PM

    I love your blog! So much fun and you're fantastic at putting together colors. :)

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  16. Congrats Anna Maria...on your 100th post...I have to tell you I love them ALL...your blog, your fabric's, your art, your stories of your beautiful family inspire me on a daily basis...thanks so much for what you give !!! I love the sassy new hair !!! and your beautiful top, Juliana, your photography is fab, glad you are doing well..

    LOL
    Amy

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  17. O.k. I'll bite! I've been lurking for a few months now, but not posting any comment on how much I enjoy your blog... so here it is. I LOVE the new fabric and am quite amazed at your ability to create such lovely things while juggling the all consuming task of parenting.
    Thanks for taking the time to share your life and inspirations with us.

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  18. She cut your hair? What I can see of it, it's a great style and she did a great job!! Congratulations on your 100th post. I've really enjoyed it since finding it. Thanks for the chance to win your lucious fabric!!

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  19. Anonymous7:38 PM

    Thanks so much for the cheerfulness your blog provides!!! No matter how lazy I may be feeling, the colors and photography on this blog just make my fingers itch to start creating!!!!

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  20. Anonymous7:41 PM

    whoops...my first post didn't go through so if it appears suddenly, I'm NOT trying to cheat on your lovely giveaway! Love your blog, love your fabrics...love your free projects and can't wait to try the felt garland! Here's to 100 more posts!
    corinne
    groarkblankfamily@hotmail.com
    www.inkpaperarts.com

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  21. Anonymous7:41 PM

    Love, love, love your fabric and your blog(so inspiring)! I am checking in with you daily to see what's new...

    V


    gage@oregonfast.net

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  22. AM: Here's wishing you and your blog Hronia Pola! Off to Chicago tomorrow and to the Int'l Quilt Festival. I'll eat a Portillo's Italian Beef AND a Vienna Hot Dog for you, ok? Cheryl

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  23. Count me in!!

    From a new, but very dedicated, Anna Maria blog fan....congrats on the 100th post!

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  24. Anonymous7:46 PM

    I check your blog every day and love to see what you are up to- I am inspired!

    Molly

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  25. Congrats on the 100th post. I am glad you mentioned your hair, I was looking at thinking, hmmm..that looks like a cool haircut, I wish I could see the entire thing. ;0) What a neat contest, thanks for sharing.

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  26. Of course we're all still here - you're a total inspiration!

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  27. Anonymous7:50 PM

    I love your hair. It's the first thing I thought when I saw your post. And your top is gorgeous! Happy 100th post!

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  28. Congratulations!!! And of course you do not stink - LOL - I love your blog!!!

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  29. Anonymous7:52 PM

    wow! so generous. and i love seeing inside your creative process.

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  30. Anonymous7:53 PM

    Wow! I guess I need to leave a comment!! Thanks, Anna Maria, for the beautiful fabric you have designed. Love it. Martha

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  31. Anonymous7:57 PM

    Just found your blog a couple of days ago...will be sticking around for the next 100+ posts! Congrats!

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  32. Anonymous7:58 PM

    Did you say Juliana cut your hair? That is absolutely incredible. I can't even imagine cutting anyone's hair (I cut my 2.5 year old's bangs a while ago and they ended up shorter and shorter - well, you get the picture). I hope someday my daughter will be so clever to take such great pics and haircuts!

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  33. Anonymous7:58 PM

    rock on, anna maria!

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  34. Anonymous7:59 PM

    Another first-time commenter!

    Love your blog. Thanks for bits of colorful inspiration!

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  35. Anonymous8:02 PM

    I love your site but haven't posted before...this was all the incentive I needed! Your new fabric is amazing...I hope I win!

    Thanks for all the inspiration!
    --Valarie

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  36. Your truely an inspiration in all that you do! Thanks for your blog and your beautiful fabric!

    Jocelyn D.
    Bakersfield CA
    Joceybd@sbcglobal.net

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  37. Anonymous8:04 PM

    Congratulations! I hope you keep up the blog for hundreds more posts!

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  38. Anonymous8:06 PM

    Oh, man! I was just thinking how much I love your haircut! Great job, kid! Love the idea for the 100th post celebration. Pick ME!!!

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  39. Anonymous8:06 PM

    Grats on your 100th post! So glad to hear Julianna is recovering, especially considering all the "what ifs."

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  40. Anonymous8:08 PM

    Anna Maria,
    I enjoy reading your blog. I love how you use color. Thanks for letting us peek into your studio
    Julianna

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  41. Anonymous8:09 PM

    Anna, your fabric and art are inspiring and beautiful, as my yiayia would say (and yours too!) ya sta heria sou!

    Congrats on your 100th post, I'm only on #4!

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  42. Anonymous8:09 PM

    Congratulations on the 100th post!!

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  43. delurking to say congrats on reaching 100 posts! your blog is great and i enjoy reading it.

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  44. Congrats on the hundred posts!

    (And you don't stink. Reek of creative inspiration...maybe. But that's a good thing. :>)

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  45. your fabric is beautiful, and your family is too!

    i hope to be just like you when i grow up! ;)

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  46. Anonymous8:19 PM

    You definitly don't stink! You are an inspiration is what you are!

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  47. Anonymous8:19 PM

    I love all of the inspiration that your blog gives me! Congrats on the 100 posts!
    Marianne J

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  48. I was liking your hair cut even before I knew your daughter did it. Congratulations! I'm one away from 100, too. I think I'll have myself a little giveaway, too. Cheers.

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  49. So exciting! I'd LOVE to get my hands on that Choclate Lollipop!

    And the hair! Those photos! Such a talented bunch of ladies!!

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  50. Anonymous8:24 PM

    happy 100! it goes by fast, doesn't it? thanks for sharing your talent with all of us.

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  51. I am so glad you started blogging. Thanks for all the great inspiration you have provided.

    Love that shirt by the way!

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  52. happy 100 posts! keep up the good work. :)

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  53. Ooohhh chocolate.....ooohhh lollipop....love it and love your blog.

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  54. Anonymous8:29 PM

    Congrats on your 100 posts! I love your blog-it is such an inspiration. Your pictures and posts are always so colorful!
    Keep up the fab work, mama!

    Tiffany

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  55. Anonymous8:29 PM

    I've been reading since last fall, but haven't commented before. I absolutely love your creativity and ideas, and it's been a big inspiration to see inside your work!

    Karen
    hisunshine@gmail.com

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  56. Congrats on 100 posts!! Really enjoy your blog. :-)

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  57. Congrats on #100! I absolutely love all the inspiration I get from reading your blog.

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  58. Congratulations on 100 posts! I'm always happy to see a new one :)

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  59. Anonymous8:35 PM

    Congratulations on your 100th post. So glad to hear your daughter and her friend are OK.

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  60. Anonymous8:36 PM

    Ooh I can't resist the chance for fat quarter of those gems... congratulations on the 100th post too! I love reading about all of your colorful adventures.

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  61. Anonymous8:36 PM

    I don't have much luck winning contests, but how can I resist when the prize is a stack of those gorgeous fabrics?!

    Thanks,
    Tracey
    aunttopcat AT gmail DOT com

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  62. Anonymous8:37 PM

    only found your blog recently - i wish i'd have checked it out sooner!

    congrats on the milestone!

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  63. Holy Cow!! That's an incredible giveaway!

    Congratulations on your 100th post!!

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  64. What a relief to know that your daughter wasn't seriously injured. God bless all of you. Always wonderful to see all of that beautiful fabric. Thanks for sharinga bit of you on the blog.

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  65. I love your blog and found you through Heather Bailey. These 2 blogs have been the start of my realization that there are more people out there who think like I do (I live in a small town where I sometimes feel I am the only one). I am so inspired by all of you creative ladies! You have a boldness that I desire to have in the creative realm.

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  66. Anonymous8:44 PM

    Love your blog. Would love to be in your drawing!!!

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  67. Anonymous8:46 PM

    Thank you so much for sharing your life with us. You are so inspiring and I am anxious every time I visit your blog hoping you have posted something new. I'm a little comment shy, don't know why, but I would love for my name to be tossed in that jar.

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  68. YAY! I can post now!
    Love the haircut AM! She did a very good job! Cant wait to get my ands on some of that chocolate!!

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  69. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE pick my name...PALEEEEASE! I love your blog. Thanks for all of the smiles!

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  70. I find your pictures and stories so inspirational - I have been checking for Chocolate Lollipop on-line - it is fabulous!

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  71. AM - you are the best, coolest fabric designer EVER and if I get the fabs, I promise to make something super cool.

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  72. oh me oh me!

    that juliana! is there no end to her talent?! and i'm also thinking her name should mean "blessed of the Lord". after reading of her accident i hugged and kissed my own 15 year old and reminded her of the seriousness of wearing a seatbelt. hugs!

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  73. Anonymous8:57 PM

    Congratulations on your 100th post and THANK YOU for the inspiration you regularly provide! Squeeze each and every one of those precious children!

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  74. Anonymous8:58 PM

    I've been reading your blog for a while now, but have never posted. I check your blog every day - it's such a pleasure to come to a cheerful and creative place! Thanks so much.

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  75. mememememe...I love your blog and it's often one of the first I recommend to others.

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  76. Anonymous8:59 PM

    ooh! how generous! i'll keep my fingers crossed, and congrats.
    -kate

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  77. I love your blog and LOVE your fabric. I'm so glad you're having a draw for some. Monday seems so far away!

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  78. Anonymous9:00 PM

    are you giving away a cool playhouse for your 200th post? i love this blog, and your work.

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  79. Anonymous9:01 PM

    oh yay! what fun! count me in!

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  80. Ooh, I just love your blog and fabrics!!! Congrats on your 100th post.

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  81. Anonymous9:02 PM

    Thank YOU for sharing some of yourself on your blog. :) You are so sweet to share even more by giving away some of that pretty Chocolate Lollipop!

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  82. Congratulations! And you don't stink.. in fact, i think I detect the smell of roses.... LOL

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  83. Anonymous9:03 PM

    I read you everyday, THANK YOU.
    Michelle
    recogirl@hotmail.com

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  85. YAY FOR 100 posts! Please please oh PLEASE pull my name... that is some SCRUMPTIOUS fabric :D

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  86. You are a must read on my bloglines...
    How generous you are to offer this for this occasion!!
    Count me in!

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  87. Anonymous9:05 PM

    I've been reading your blog for a while and I just love all of your work, you are so inspiring. Keep it coming!

    hswatson AT gmail DOT com

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  88. Love your blog! Love your fabric! Really want to win some fat quarters!


    Thanks for keeping me entertained!

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  89. Oh, what I could do with a stack of your beautiful fat quarters! I'm already dreaming...xoxo

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  90. anna, we are going to buy a new couch and I am getting muted colors so that I can make bright beautiful pillows out of your collection for our living room. Thanks for the sewing inspiration. Your blog is such a happy place.

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  91. Congrats on your 100th post, your new haircut and thanks for the giveaway, how fun.

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  92. Oh it is just lovely and inspiring to be here! I don't always comment but I LOVE coming here to feel apart of your happy world.

    Thankful Blessings!
    B.

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  93. Anonymous9:15 PM

    Anna - you stink! Like pretty pretty flowers!

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  94. I've been reading you blog since I found you last fall. You're first on my lists of blogs to check every day. I've never commented before, but I couldn't pass up the chance to win some of your *gorgeous* fabric. I'll admit that I am addicted! And Juliana, the photos are beautiful.
    ~Amanda

    amandachristina(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  95. The fifteen year old style test is a major thing. Passing it means you are now extra hip and very cool !
    I love the pic with the fabric and the pink dress it's gorgeous. Great photos.

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  96. Congrats on your 100th! I have a 15yo boy, so as long as I'm NOT cute he's okay with it!lol! no worries, son, the muffin top is growing again over the pants' waistband. sigh.

    loving your fabrics, and your blog!

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  97. Congrats on your 100th.

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  98. Anna, you rock!
    I love your blog.

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  99. Love your blog heaps...always so colourful and inspiring. Well done on making the 100th post! Aw, cmon, you can put me in the draw now ;-)

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  100. ***Happy 100th***

    Anna Maria your my cup of inspiration each morning! I remember way back(1990's) when you designed that white w/black polka dot shirt with the sash on the side. You had me then:) I even tried my "own" version.

    Juliana you are awesome! I'm happy to hear that you are feeling better. Keep on rockin', with a camera in one hand and scissors in the other

    4 ever fan,
    Andre'a
    heyitsdrea@yahoo.com

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  101. Have enjoyed your blog since day one.

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  102. I love your blog and all of the colorful posts! I've really enjoyed playing around with all of your fabric!

    Rebekah
    www.dontcallmebecky.com

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  103. Anonymous9:48 PM

    Congrat's on the 100th post!! I just wanted to say that you are an awesome inspiration to all that read this blog and it's by far one of my favorite blogs ever!!

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  104. Hey - I'd love a stash because I am going to be ordering in Chocolate Lollipop as soon as it's available - but being in Australia we have to wait even longer:-( so having a stash to make up a project for the magazines here would be awesome (and would put me ahead of the game). I've also got the Bohemian range here at my shop - it's been so popular!

    Cheers

    Megan Butel

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  105. oh anna!! i love your blog!! i read, comment, and think 'how amazing is she'?
    *sigh*

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  106. I just started reading your blog and am really enjoying it! Congratulations on 100 posts!

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  107. Anonymous9:53 PM

    I can't get over how yummy your fabric is!

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  108. I love reading your blog, Anna! Congrats on post #100, you rock!

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  109. Anonymous9:55 PM

    How generous of you! I love your blog and i'd love to win some of your gorgeous fabric!

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  110. Anonymous9:59 PM

    I want candy!

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  111. Congrats on your 100th post. I am new to your blog but love love LOVE your fabric.

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  112. I want to win! And I love your shirt!

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  113. Woo hoo! You create such inspiring and gorgeous things, not a day goes by that I don't check in!

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  114. Hey wow you will need a big jar for all those comments! Love your blog and those chocolate lollipop fabrics are to die for.

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  115. Anonymous10:12 PM

    I love your blog but love your creative fabric patterns, they are amazing. I throw my hat in the ring. Fingers and toes crossed.

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  116. Anonymous10:16 PM

    Love your blog. Always inspired!

    AND I hope to win some of your delicious fabrics. I would really really love some since my moratorium on spending prohibits me from buying any.

    Take Care
    Mia
    onehourcraft.com

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  117. oooo, oooo!! I hope I am one of the lucky ones! :o)

    Yes, your Juliana has a great eye for hair AND pictures.

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  118. Anonymous10:19 PM

    Just so you know, today is a delurking day for me anyway so I would have said hi regardless - but well, with this competition let's say a very big hello and I love your fabric line and would love to win! :) Jen

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  119. Anonymous10:19 PM

    anna,

    love reading your blog - so inspiring! congrats on your 100th post!

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  120. Anonymous10:19 PM

    What yummy dreams a Chocolate Lollipop could inspire!

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  121. props on the photos and I LOVE the playhouse!

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  122. Anonymous10:25 PM

    Hi Anna Maria! First of all, I'm glad to know Juliana is doing well. Congrats on the success of your blog and all your endeavors. You are truly an inspiration. As I said before, your latest collection is pure genius!

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  123. Comment, comment, comment and comment. Just because it all has already been said. :-) What a generous gift for some lucky recipient!

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  124. Anonymous10:31 PM

    talked your head off? no way girlie! That is what we like!keep chatting it up for another 100 :)

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  125. Love your fabric, love your designs! Thank you for doing this blog!

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  126. You prompted everything I was going to say. I noticed the photos were copyrighted to Juliana and was impressed. I noticed the cute ends of your haircut--impressed again. And I crave chocolate lollipop!

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  127. And could you possibly be the winner of the "most comments on a post award"? Juliana did a fantastic job on the pics...kudos to you Juliana and I am very happy to hear that you are doing fine! Good luck to everyone, congrats to the winners!

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  128. congrats on your 100th post. I'm coming out of lurkdom :) Seriously, your daughter's pics are awesome. I cannot take pics to save my life!

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  129. Hi Anna. You stink. And I totally don't mean that:) Thanks for a fun and creative read...and yes, I'm one of your million lurkers.

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  130. Congrats on your 100th post! Thanks for being an inspiration to all of us crafty moms out there! It is great to see someone who does it all and admits that she occasionally stays in her pj's all day! There is no way that you could make me run away, I am back for more every day. You are awesome! I am even considering the idea of my own crafty blog thanks to you!

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  131. Anna Maria, Your new fabric is beautiful and the Lollipops quilt you did looks like a lot of fun to piece. Congrats. Cory

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  132. Anonymous10:46 PM

    When will I be able to purchase your fabulous fabric?

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  133. Anonymous10:48 PM

    Congrats on your 100th post!

    I am glad to read that Julianna is doing better...well enough, for sure, to cut your hair and do some creative photography. (And what a wonderful job she did on both.)

    You, as always, look fabulous and so do your wonderful fabrics!

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  134. Anonymous10:48 PM

    frequent reader here, just loving your blog and your fabrics and your style in general! I don't know how I missed the post on Juliana, but goodness, so glad she's okay!

    Congrats on 100th post but can't wait to purchase in person!

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  135. You and your fabrics brighten my day! Thank you. By the way, is Julianna taking clients for her talented hair styling skills? Cheers, Jeannie

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  136. I'm a relatively new reader, but I just love seeing your posts! She did do a great job with the pictures. =o) Looking forward to a look inside the play house one of these days. Congrats on your 100th post. =o)

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  137. Anonymous10:57 PM

    Anna you stink. Like a bouquet of wildflowers on a breezy sunny day. Or perhaps like the scent of jasmine coming through the window after the rain.

    p.s. I'm pretty sure I want your family to adopt me.

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  138. Oh, my gosh, Anna Maria. I missed Monday's post (Blogline's fault, I think). I hope Juliana, and your whole family, is recovering from your scare. After being in an accident (a driver made an improper left turn and smashed into me) I understand the trauma a body goes through, even though her surface injuries seem slight. Young bodies heal very quickly, however. My best wishes to you all.

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  139. these pictures are simply delightful! it is truly a stack of sweets!

    congratulations on 100 posts...can't wait to read the next 100. :)

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  140. Thank you for sharing your art and inspiration with us.

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  141. I found your blog when someone mentioned it on a list I am on. I have enjoyed reading it a lot in the last few months. Even looked at old posts. It is always so colorful and I love to hear of your days. Linda G in Michigan

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  142. Anonymous11:29 PM

    Wow. 2 Michiganders in a row. :) Love the new haircut (what we can see of it) and that playhouse looks adorable. Would love to see more pics of it. :)

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  143. Happy 100th post! I first found your blog via Heather Bailey; she likes to share great things. :)

    I can't wait for Chocolate Lollipop to be released to the public. I've been drooling over your projects made out of it since the first yo-yos. Your photos are always so lush, which appears to run in your family!

    cheers,
    Danielle down under

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  144. Yay! I want some of that delicious fabric!!

    Yelfri

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  145. pretty top!! i love your fabrics & love checking in on your blog every now & then.

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  146. Anonymous11:36 PM

    Yay! Chocolate Lollipop. I could use more chocolate. Put my name in. Put my name in!

    Better yet... Draw my name. Draw my name!!!

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  147. Anonymous11:37 PM

    I would love to use some of that fabric in a quilt!

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  148. Anonymous11:38 PM

    I'm so happy to hear that your sweet one is ok!! This is the first I've heard about your traumatic events. (Darn bloglines and it's glitches.) What a scary, scary thing. Thank goodness they made it out alright.
    I'd love a chance to win your generous give-away. Heck, forget the give-away...I'd even offer to buy some from you!! :) Just can't WAIT to get my hands on those beautiful prints.
    All the best to you~
    Kim

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  149. Your blog is so sunny and great!

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  150. Wow!!! How generous of you to give some of your delightful fabric to the winning names. Count me in please. :-)

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  151. Anonymous11:39 PM

    Juliana is one insanely talented girl! she did a wonderful job composing those photos of you...and from what i can see of your hair, she's an awesome hairstylist, too!

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  152. wow. i missed your news monday, what a huge scare! i'm very happy for you.! thanks so much for sharing your life.

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  153. Congratulations on the 100th post! I've enjoyed your blog and the beautiful quilt. Yummy! You are such an inspiration! The quilt will be on it's way soon. I'm happy to hear your daughter is doing well. Take care.

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  154. Congratulations..... 100 posts WOW!
    I enjoy your blog very much, always inspiring. Thanks~!

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  155. Anonymous11:52 PM

    Love your blog. I look forward to it everyday. Truly amazing and inspirational. Congrats on your 100th post.

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  156. Hello, Anna Maria! I'm glad your Juliana is doing better. You know, I do have a bit of a sweet tooth...

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  157. Anonymous11:58 PM

    I've been a lurker until now but of course I will come out of the woodwork for some fabulous chocolate lollipops! I absolutely love your fabric designs.

    Congratulations on 100 posts, your new do, and your daughter's escape from a near-miss.

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  158. such beautiful and vibrant colors! they make me drool, they really do.

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  159. Anonymous12:05 AM

    Well, I can always use some more 'pretties'! Thanks for the beautiful fabrics you design which I didn't know about until 6 months ago when I found your wonderful blog.

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  160. Anonymous12:07 AM

    100 posts! congratulations + on my birthday no less. it's a good day for both of us. enjoy.

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  161. oh please have the piece of paper with my name get sticky for some reason... but I'll still love ya even if I don't win - promise! 100 posts - yippee! and juliana did a MARVELOUS job taking the pictures... she has a great eye. Congrats and keep your posts coming!!! Jane

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  162. Love, love, LOVE your blog! Congrats on the 100 posts. I check your blog everyday and you are a highlight! Great photos, ideas, thoughts and fabrics. Thanks for all the time you put into it!

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  163. I love reading your blog and congratulations on your 100th post. I really hope you pick me because I LOVE this fabric and I will do all kinds of wonderful things with it. Plus, I am always entering these blog giveaways and I have not won yet!

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  164. Anonymous12:32 AM

    WOW! there a lot of comments now! ^_^

    Just imagine what you can do with that huge stack of Delicious Fabric.... Yum Yum!

    www.warm-n-fuzzy.net

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  165. Congratulations on the 100 and thanks for the inspiration you have provided!

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  166. recently found your blog and i really do love it! i'm in grad school in the social sciences (a far cry from my design background!), and things get a little lonely and serious in textbook-land...looking at your blog and seeing all the inspiring things is a welcome bit of cheer and spunk. thanks thanks!

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  167. Anonymous12:43 AM

    i love your fabric and enjoy reading your blog!i admire you as a mother, entrepreneur and artist! you are an inspiration to many! congrats on your 100th post!

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  168. Anonymous12:48 AM

    Congratulations on 100! I really enjoy your blog and check it every day.

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  169. Anonymous12:50 AM

    Congratulations on the 100th post!
    I just love your new chocolate lollipop line. Yum! The colors are so gorgeous!

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  170. Anonymous12:50 AM

    comment, comment, I love your blog, comment, I want that fabric, comment comment, I think you're amazing, comment, comment, comment...

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  171. Anonymous12:56 AM

    Hi Anna Maria - just wanted to let you know that 6.44pm was me, Marie from Perth, Western Australia!

    My email address is justin1m@optusnet.com.au

    Im new to all this... have a great day!

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  172. Anonymous1:00 AM

    Wow Anna Maria! Congratulations! Love looking at all the goodies in your blog. Thanks a lot for the inspiration!
    Nadja

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  173. Anna,thank you for all the bright colors and painting inspiration! I hope to run into you someday here in Nashville. until then, I'm thrilled to keep up via blog.

    I can't wait to be in the hat! I've been dying to get my hands on your new fabric line.

    Thanks for sharing!

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  174. What a wonderful milestone. Think how many of us you have inspired !

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  175. Oooohhhh Me....me meme me ME....
    :::::::::::composing self:::::::::::::

    I'd love to be added to the jar!

    YAY for the 100th post! I can't wait to read the next 100!

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  176. Anonymous1:12 AM

    Hi there,

    I've been readig your blog now for about 6 months. You are a very inspiring person and I love to read and see what you are up to next.

    At Christmas you put up these cute dress' for coloring. I printed them out, colored them and made a tiny cut in the middle of the dress so it opened up and the receiver of the gift had their name written there. It was a huge hit with all females old and young!

    I love your felt ideas for the holidays and am hoping to make some for this next Christmas. My nine year old granddaughter loves to see what I can come up with next; and with your help it is always something great!

    Congrats on the 100th post!
    Kathie

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  177. Anonymous1:30 AM

    Karen said --
    Love to read your blogs and be inspired by your creativity.

    My fingers are crossed for luck in the drawing!

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  178. Hi Anna! I love your blog and your fabrics. I am so happy that your daughter is okay. I witnessed a head on collision in a remote area when I was 8 months pregnant. It was scary enough watching it happen.

    Congrats on the 100th entry. I will be here for many more.

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  179. Anonymous1:36 AM

    Hi Anna, Thanks for such a cheery spot on the web. Love looking through your little window into your world. Congrats on your 100th and hope to read 100s more!

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  180. Count me in!!! I just found you a few days ago, and I love your blog, and your style. I love love love color and textiles, so that's probably why...also I love the matter-of-fact way you write! :-)

    So glad your daughter is unhurt. What a scary thing to go through.

    ~Mariah~

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  181. Anonymous1:46 AM

    Woohoo on the 100 posts .. you have a beautiful blog and you're such a crafty inspiration. xoxo kat
    kathrinal@yahoo.com

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  182. Anonymous1:49 AM

    congrats!
    here's to 10,000 more.
    xo
    kerry

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  183. Well, it seems I'm almost the 200th comment, but hey! I would love to win some of your beautiful fabric Anna Maria. Thanks for the opportunity!

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  184. OMG! 100 posts, but 182 comments. And still counting. Congratulations and greetings from Norway!

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  185. Anonymous2:06 AM

    congratulations - as if we would say you stink! that would just be rude!! And from where I'm looking it's all about wonderful photos full of beautiful colours, and down-to-earth chatting that just makes you feel like we know you, even though we are on the other side of the world! keeping my fingers crossed for some scrumptious fat quarters but by the looks of it, that jar is going to have to be extremely big for all these comments!

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  186. Congrats on producing a fun and interesting blog - I can't stop staring at your Lollipop Eggs in their Hot Pink container! Brilliant! Thanks so much for being so generous to your bloggy fans!

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  187. Only 100 posts! I feel like I have been reading you forever. Congratulations. Thanks for providing so much inspiration for me in so many ways...

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  188. Anonymous2:20 AM

    You're going to have a crazy time going through all of these posts! But I visit your blog all the time, your colors and designs are so inspiring! Congrats on 100 posts! :)

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  189. Anonymous2:26 AM

    Love your blog & fabrics!

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  190. Congratulations - and thank you for inspiring me! :)

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  191. I'm 190th to comment. I found your blog a while ago, I like your colors! Keep up!

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  192. Happy 100 posts Anna- I love your blog, and your fabrics are just yummy! Oh and you stink- no not really!

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  193. Anonymous2:41 AM

    Congratulations:-) I'm a lurker- I have been following your blog for sometime now and I love yor blog:-)
    Marie-Louise from Denmark

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  194. Anonymous2:55 AM

    Hi Anna Maria

    Just to say that you have inspired me to start making my own pretty things. I love all your colour, especially on these warm mornings we're having now.

    Emily xx

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  195. Anonymous3:06 AM

    hi Anna maria,

    I would love another 1000 posts because they are always inspiring!

    Mijk

    Who would love to won that fabric is it for sale in europe ?

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  196. looks like I'm comment 195! I hope you have some help writing out those names!
    Isn't it great when you pass the teenage style icon test...I've got some jeans my daughter calls the teenage jeans! ..she says they make my bottom look youthful! Whatever that means! :o)

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  197. Hey! I am one of your newer readers and love to keep up to date with the goings on, chez Horner. I like to drool over your photos of fabric and your beautiful home! Glad to hear that your daughter is happy after the accident. Hope I can be included in the draw!

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  198. Anonymous3:30 AM

    I am emerging from lurkdom to say Anna you stink!:-) Well, you did say.

    Glad to here that your daughter is on the happy road to recovery.

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  199. Anonymous3:38 AM

    Beautiful photos as ever!
    Happy 100th post and wow how many comments????

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  200. Thank YOU for being here.and Juliana, thanks for the pix.

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