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MY HAT IS OFF TO ALL OF YOU LADIES IN BLOGLAND WHO MAKE SUCH BEAUTIFUL HOMES AND GARDENS..........


 

I don't know abut you.....but I am totally in awe of all the beautiful homes and gardens that are shown all around blogland.

I was out working in my yard on this glorious Sunday and it just occurred to me that hundred's of you ladies out there are probably doing the same thing.






And as I am clipping and pruning; the thought also occurs to me how much time and effort we ladies put into making our homes beautiful and inviting.

Oh.....I know we all say......we love giving to our families and hopefully they enjoy our efforts............but nevertheless, it requires a lot of time and effort to keep a  beautiful home; not to mention the time it takes to post a beautiful blog.









So HERE IS A TIP OF MY HAT TO ALL YOU BEAUTIFUL WOMEN OUT THERE WHO MAKE LIFE BEAUTIFUL AROUND YOU.

Blessing to all of you.......have a wonderful week.

Jo
 


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  1. I feel the same way about all the lovely blogs out here including of course yours too.
    You all amaze me at how beautiful you keep your homes and gardens. I was just having this very same conversation with Susan last night at Art of Mine. Unfortunately I am not one of you but would love to be.
    Thanks for writing a great post
    Maggie

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  2. I have learned so much from all the different blogs I have come across. So many creative, smart people. You included. ;-)

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  3. Hi Josette,
    It's wonderful to look at all the beautiful blogs that surround all of us everyday. I have learned so much and have been inspired by so many, including you, to improve my surroundings.

    What a lovely tribute.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  4. Oh so true! There really are so many talented women out there. It is truly a blessing to share even a small part of their lives...and of course that includes you;)!

    Your blog is so lovely!
    Cathy

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  5. Hi, Jo,
    You certainly have a lovely home and beautiful garden! Yes, I, too, stand amazed at all the pretty homes and gardens that I see. This may sound weird, but I love to drive around neighborhoods and look at the houses and wonderful gardens, especially older homes in older neighborhoods. Of course, here in blogland they are abundant, too. I hope you are having a wonderful Sunday and a blessed week ahead! I laughed about the story of your grandson and the book. As a former teacher, I knew exactly what book he was talking about. Kids are so funny! Love and blessings~ Vicki

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  6. Great post!! Wishing you a week of happiness :-)

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  7. AND RIGHT BACK AT YA. BEAUTIFUL, JUST BEAUTIFUL, CHAR

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  8. Well Thank you! I totally agree with you. I have seen so much beauty through blogging. I am always amazed at how talented you all are. And how much joy it brings us. I love your blog by the way. It is always beautiful:)
    ~Debra
    Blog: Capers of the vintage vixens

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  9. your blog and home are definitely somewhere i come to visit for a little relaxation and beauty. your garden is looking especially beautiful at this time of the year.

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  10. I totally agree with you and please know that I might not be able to visit you every day but when I do I am in awe of your gorgeous blog! Thank you for making blogging fun for me!

    Best wishes and happy gardening,
    Natasha.

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  11. I agree great post; You take pride in your home n' garden and it shows...wonderful photos!

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  12. Hello Jo, and YOU have one of the most beautiful homes (and gardens!) in all of Blogland... you are right, these things are alot of work but so worth it... I too am amazed at all of the gorgeous homes and gardens I get to "visit" these days... xoxo Julie Marie

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  13. Dear Josette, thank you so much for these kind words... It's true, there's plenty of wonderful and very talented women out there.

    a warm hug from me!!
    Zaira

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  14. Dear Josette,
    What a lovely post.. Your home and garden is just beautiful! There are so many wonderful places to visit through blogging, yours is such a comforting one.. Thank you for sharing
    warm regards
    Penny

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  15. Jo- So very sweet of you to acknowledge the hard work that we all do to surround ourselves and our families with love and beauty! You have a wonderful day!
    ~Christine

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  16. This is a beautiful post, awesome pics.
    debby

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  17. Oh,dear Jo!-)*

    I am absolutelly agree with you about immensly much time for keeping nice home and garden!
    You photos of home and garden SO cozy and stylish***

    Much Love,
    ***Violetta***

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  18. Hi sweetie!
    thank you so much for droppin' by the Yaya! Love your garden...down here in Houston we had a pretty hard winter (for us) and everything froze--but, hopefully sometime this summer the flowers will be blooming! xo...deb

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  19. Lovely post! :-)

    I don't have all that much confidence in my decorating, but I do so love seeing what others do.

    Btw, on the topic of homes... I'm gonna' show a floor plan of downstairs [our house] tomorrow. Feel free to do the same.<--Very lightly veiled hint, hu? -giggles-

    ^_^
    .

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  20. Hi Jo
    Your garden looks beautiful! And so does your home. I agree with you - since I started blogging I have been so inspired by all the beautiful homes, gardens and shops. But most of all the beautiful women that do it all
    Blessings
    Rebecca

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  21. Jo, Thank you for becoming a follower on my new blog! I absolutely love the beautiful pictures you have on yours and the header collage is wonderful. I'm learning so much from all the new friends I am meeting and having so much fun. Thanks again and will talk to you soon!

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  22. I agree...there are fabulous blogs out there!!!

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  23. Wonderful post, and I agree!
    The amount of beauty and inspiration out there is just staggering, isn't it?

    Have a wonderful Wednesday!
    Anne

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  24. Hi Jo,
    I sure enjoyed meeting you over the weekend. When Sandy told me your age, I was in awe. You don't look your age at all. And I can tell...you're just as beautiful on the inside. : )
    You have a beautiful Blog here. All the photos on your side bars are gorgeous.
    I scrolled down to see your adorable grandson. I, too, got a kick out of his purchase from Toys R Us. What a cutie. : )
    Take good care of that foot!!!
    Mary Lou

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  25. I'm tipping my hat right back to you, Josette! What lovely gardens!!!

    I am up to my eyeballs in workmen and am working along beside them.

    Am hoping to be blogging again in the not too distant future.

    Enjoyed your post!

    XO,

    Sheila :-)

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  26. Late getting here but had to say YOU have both a beautiful home and garden! I'm still trying to juggle a new job, emptying my house and learning to live in a dorm room, so I'll be slow getting here for awhile. Just know I think of you and hope your foot is healing well...
    Take care(o:

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  27. I am with you. Hats off to all the beautiful home and blog making gals out here.
    Blessings
    Gwen

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  28. ohh I found a sister for sure, sorry for my "serial commenting" on your blog LOL, but I'm loving it here very much today! I've also had it in mind to make my "Ode to the women of blogland" I've been mentioning for months now and have not done it, but its very close, and now I see this post! Mine will be longer unfortunately, but these are my sentiments exactly! My life has changed because of these women and they don't even know me, and I don't know them, and here everything around me has been affected by their work and posts in blogging, my entire life inspired....be still my heart. Thank you for this! Lady

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