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Monday, 22 December 2008

Only three more sleeps....

and Santa will be here.

I wish you all a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year. 
Thank you for all the wonderful comments and the emails that I have enjoyed this year - it has been such a pleasure to read them and to get to know you, even just a little bit. Your blogs have made me think, definitely made me laugh and often made me shed tears so for that I want to say a million times, thank you. 

Have a peaceful, fun filled holiday with much joy and laughter and may all your Santa wishes come true.
See you next year, xv

on

59 comments:

  1. Anonymous22 December 2008 at 15:22

    Joyeux Noel, Vicki!! I've really enjoyed reading your blog (and your book) this year!! Have a lovely holiday and Happy New Year!!

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  2. Blue Muse22 December 2008 at 15:31

    Thank you for the gifts of beauty, humor, insight, and prose brought through your wonderful blog into my world.

    Merry, merry Christmas!

    Isa

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  3. Anonymous22 December 2008 at 15:40

    Have a very Merry Christmas, Vicki!
    Thank you so much for all your uplifting comments during my recovery. Happy New Year to you and your family.
    Catherine

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  4. High Desert Diva22 December 2008 at 16:05

    It's been a pleasure getting to know you (a little bit)!

    Joyeux Noel!

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  5. Pamela Terry and Edward22 December 2008 at 16:10

    A most Happy Christmas to you!!
    From both of us!

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  6. benson22 December 2008 at 16:39

    Have a happy Christmas and welcome the New Year with open arms. It has been a joy to get to "know" you through your writing and photographs-merci beaucoup.

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  7. Linda@ Lime in the Coconut22 December 2008 at 16:46

    ...And to you and yours!! Your blog is inspiring!

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  8. Anonymous22 December 2008 at 17:23

    A very Merry Christmas to you, Vicki.

    Thank you so much for all of the interesting posts that you have written. They have given me a chance to read, first hand, what life in France is really like.

    May the New Year bring you joy, happiness and prosperity.

    Kris

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  9. beauty comma22 December 2008 at 18:23

    A very Merry Christmas to you too, Vicki! Thanks for leaving such nice comments on my blog. I hope we'll see each other around in 2009 as well. Happy Holidays!
    Trudi

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  10. Anonymous22 December 2008 at 18:30

    Vicki, Joyeux Noel et Bonne Annee 2009! Je vous envoie mes voeux les plus sinceres pour une annee plein de joie, d'amour et de bonne sante!
    J'apprecie ton amitie a travers le monde du blogging et toutes tes histoires et photos me touche tellement. Je reve de te rencontrer un jour pendant un voyage a Paris.
    Merci pour ton inspiration!

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  11. Courtney22 December 2008 at 19:34

    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you, Vicki! Thank you for being the darling that you are; you are truly a ray of sunshine in the blogging community, and I am glad to have gotten to know your through your blog. Enjoy the holidays and see you in 2009!

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  12. Julio Muao22 December 2008 at 20:00

    Happy Holidays Viki!

    Just passing through to wish one of my favorite blogs a happy holiday season and to thank you for all the inspiring posts this year and am looking forward to many more from you in the new year. Manuia Le Kerisimasi ma le tausaga fou(merry xmas and happy new year in the Samoan language).

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  13. tangobaby22 December 2008 at 20:18

    Enjoy your holiday and I'll look forward to seeing more beauty on your blog next year.

    thank you for the lovely visits and comments!

    Joyeux Noel et Bonne année!

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  14. Anonymous22 December 2008 at 20:33

    Have a wonderful one Vicki! Thanks for all your beautiful reflections and inspirations this year.

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  15. Tess Kincaid22 December 2008 at 21:24

    Merriest of Christmasses to you and yours, too! I am glad to have found your blog and look forward to visiting often!

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  16. Queen Of The Armchair aka Dzintra Stitcheries22 December 2008 at 22:14

    Thank You Vicki...and a very Merry Christmas to you and your family and a great 2009 to follow...have thoroughly enjoyed your blog!!!

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  17. My Castle in Spain22 December 2008 at 22:56

    Have a very Joyeux Noël Vicki!
    thank you for your sharing your delightful corner of Provence with us...

    and thank you for visiting my little part of the world..

    May this new year bring you lots and lots of joy, peace and love...

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  18. The Muse22 December 2008 at 22:57

    May the glories of the season find you ! Merry Christmas!

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  19. Leciawp23 December 2008 at 03:09

    Happy, happy holidays to you and your family Vicki! xoxo Lecia

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  20. Millie23 December 2008 at 03:34

    The warmest of Christmas blessings to you Vicki & your family. I'm so glad you decided to join the wonderful blogging community earlier this year! Visiting you via French Essence is never boring, forever inspirational & always lots of fun. Joyeux Noel mon cher des belles collines d'Adelaïde!
    Millie ^_^

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  21. Julie @ Belle Maison 23 December 2008 at 06:02

    Merry Christmas :) Enjoy your holiday and have a very happy New Year!

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  22. Erica Lee23 December 2008 at 06:40

    Merry Christmas Vicki. Enjoy and "write" yourself again in the 2009!
    Erica Lee from Italy

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  23. Di Overton23 December 2008 at 07:12

    Love your title. I had a girl worked for me that used this saying, she used to make me laugh like a drain. Happy holidays Vicki
    Love
    Di
    xx

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  24. Unknown23 December 2008 at 08:01

    Oh Vicki! It is for me to thank you for your inspiration, beauty, wit, and positive outlook on life and the many things life throws at us! I can't explain in writing how special it is to read your blog! You are an amazing person and I so value all of your kind words! The warmest of wishes to you and your family in this special season. May all of your holiday wishes come true!
    Joyeux Noel!
    Judith~

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  25. Rose23 December 2008 at 08:56

    Vicki, Joyeux Noel! I hope you have a very merry time and a happy New Year.

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  26. hello gorgeous23 December 2008 at 12:05

    Love that photo and your beautiful blog.

    Happy Christmas, Vicki! I look forward to seeing what the new year brings you (and more vicarious travels for me!).

    Lori

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  27. please sir23 December 2008 at 15:40

    Awww...so exciting! happy holidays!

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  28. La Belette Rouge23 December 2008 at 16:01

    Merry Christmas to you, Vicky.

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  29. The House That A-M Built24 December 2008 at 00:31

    Happy Christmas Vicki. Thanks for taking the time to visit me this year. I have thoroughly enjoyed your blog and your uplifting comments over at mine! A-M xx

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  30. Anonymous24 December 2008 at 02:47

    Thank you, Vicki, for the beauty and inspiration you've brought us this year too! I'm so glad we're getting to know each other too and hope we meet one day soon. I know '09 will bring lots of magic. Merry Christmas to you!

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  31. Kwana24 December 2008 at 03:29

    Have a wonderful holiday. Thank you so much.

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  32. The Daily Connoisseur24 December 2008 at 04:08

    Happy Christmas Vicki! Hope you have a wonderful one...

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  33. Velvet and Linen24 December 2008 at 04:14

    I wish you a wonderful Christmas and a New Year filled with beauty and inspiration. I look forward to continuing our friendship in 2009.

    xo
    Brooke

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  34. Callie Grayson24 December 2008 at 04:38

    Vicki,
    have a wonderful Christmas!
    xx
    callie

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  35. Villa Anna24 December 2008 at 07:35

    Dear Vicki, I wish you and your family a truly magical Christmas and a healthy, happy, safe and prosperous new year. The mere fact that the author of my favourite book reads my humble blog brings me so much joy! I have loved the tours you take me on in Provence as I believe it will take me some time yet before I physically make it there myself. I am so excited about 2009 as it will be the year of your second book release!!! Whoohooo!!

    Anna xox.

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  36. Oliveaux24 December 2008 at 11:57

    Have a wonderful Christmas Vicki! Thank you for all your fabulous posts & comments it has been such a pleasure to read. Amanda x

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  37. LIBERTY POST EDITOR24 December 2008 at 12:45

    Christmas Greetings from Canada!

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  38. for the love of a house24 December 2008 at 14:58

    Wishing you the happiest Holiday!
    Thank you for the inspiration your lovely blog brings!
    Merry Christmas!
    fondly,
    joan

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  39. Willow Decor24 December 2008 at 21:47

    Wishing you a wonderful Holiday!
    xxx-Gina :)

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  40. la la Lovely25 December 2008 at 04:30

    Vicki, Have a very Merry Christmas!!!!! I have so enjoyed getting to know you via blogland. And I'm looking forward to more fabulous posts in the New Year! Enjoy your time with your family and a very Happy New Year!
    xx Trina

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  41. Anil P25 December 2008 at 18:02

    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you.

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  42. Miss Kris25 December 2008 at 20:22

    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, Vicki! I am so glad I have entered the blogger world and introduced to you. Your love of France has inspired me to dream, perhaps, maybe one day I could take a leap and live a life only dreamt about. May you and your family have a joyous Christmas and a Happy & Healthy New Year!!!

    ~Miss Kris~

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  43. Mélanie26 December 2008 at 10:24

    MERRY CHRISTMAS !!
    JOYEUX NOEL !

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  44. Margie’s daughter Leiny26 December 2008 at 14:07

    Many Happy Returns Vicki, may you have a wonderful time with those you love over the festive season. Thank you for all the inspiration and creative ideas in 2008 and may 2009 be a great year for you. Hugs from the Emerald Isle. Margie.

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  45. Cynthia Pittmann27 December 2008 at 00:15

    Thank you for coming over to my blog and sharing with everyone in blogland a most beautiful perspective on life.

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  46. A Seaside House27 December 2008 at 02:00

    Merry christmas to you too!

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  47. Cynthia Pittmann27 December 2008 at 02:17

    Vicki, I left a comment earlier but we had "power wobbles" here in Puerto Rico invading our connection, and so my words were thrown off into transitory an impermanent space! Thank you for visiting OWL blog and may the year ahead bring with it the magic of your radiance.

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  48. Cynthia Pittmann27 December 2008 at 22:11

    Vicki, I'm afraid that "your it!" I've tagged you to tell "six random things about yourself". It's not my fault. I'm new to this bloggers world!

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  49. cathypentonatelier28 December 2008 at 12:01

    Hope you had a gorgeous Christmas!!!Just added you to my blog list. I hope that is ok!!! Take care Cathy xx

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  50. Sarah Laurence28 December 2008 at 22:59

    Vicki, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you too. An olive farm in France sounds like paradise. I’m looking forward to hearing more in the new year.

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  51. studioJudith28 December 2008 at 23:29

    MerryMerry-HappyHappy Vicki...
    know that your beautiful blog added so much to my world in 2008 -
    Judith

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  52. Fifi Flowers29 December 2008 at 01:01

    I hope all your Christmas wishes came true... and you ENJOYed the holiday! Fifi

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  53. karlene29 December 2008 at 02:26

    hope your Christmas was everything you wished for.

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  54. Di Overton30 December 2008 at 09:18

    Happy 2009 (I have written a post on how to survive it)
    Hugs
    Di

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  55. The Pink Poodle1 January 2009 at 09:23

    dear vicki..just found your blog via another aussies blog...as it seems to happen! and i screamed in delight to my son sitting near me.."oh my gosh...this is the lady who wrote my FAVOURITE book"!!
    so glad i found your blog..and shall stay tuned..

    happy 2009!!

    au revoir Andrea (the pink poodle)..

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  56. woolies2 January 2009 at 03:12

    Hope your Christmas was merry!
    Just stumbled on your blog - I do love all things francais.

    Happy New Year!

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  57. ceecee2 January 2009 at 21:09

    VICKI!!!!Happy New Year to you too!
    Can't wait for you to come back. I'm sure you have been greatly missed by many. And how is that girlfriend of yours - Carla? Hope your holiday was fun, fun, fun. It is nice to step away from the computer, isn't it? Looking forward to your next post.
    All the best,
    Catherine

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  58. Visual Vamp3 January 2009 at 01:02

    Just stopping by to wish you a very Happy New Year!
    Looking forward to reading more of your wonderful blog in 2009!
    xo xo

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  59. Blue Muse3 January 2009 at 01:25

    Hi Vicki! I just wanted to say Happy New Year! You are missed!

    xo Isa

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Thank you for visiting French Essence... I love to read your comments and I hope you will be back often... xv