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Here I would love to share with you our travels and adventures as international mushroom consultants. MEMOIRS about husband Pieter Vedder, who was a SCIENTIFIC PIONEER in Commercial Mushroom Cultivation Education. His practical handbook is in 9 languages and is called the MUSHROOM BIBLE: https://mariettesbacktobasics.blogspot.com/2020/08/modern-mushroom-growing-2020-harvesting.html

Monday, December 2, 2013

{First Advent Week}

Already Advent Season for 2013, and also the beginning of December... 
Can't believe it but it is TRUE. 
Wishing you all a Meaningful First Advent Week.
Just using a red Point A la Ligne candle from France with fresh Rosemary sprigs from the garden.
Rosemary emits such a lovely fragrance!
The beautiful pineapple doily was hand crocheted by my sister-in-law Elly VandenMunckhof, she is a loyal reader of this blog.
The red rose ribbon is French too.
And so is the Baccarat vase...


Related link:
{First Week of Advent 2012} | Last year's post by me

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46 comments:

  1. LVNovember 30, 2013 at 7:34 PM

    You designed a very pretty setting.

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderNovember 30, 2013 at 9:54 PM

      Dearest LV,
      Candles for this season of the year do make a difference and our Advent season is good for preparing ourselves for the true Christmas.
      Hugs to you!
      Mariette

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  2. TexWisGirlNovember 30, 2013 at 8:06 PM

    happy 1st advent week to you, too.

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderNovember 30, 2013 at 9:54 PM

      Dearest Theresa,
      Thank you and hope you have a good one as well.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  3. biebkriebelsDecember 1, 2013 at 5:52 AM

    Een mooi plaatje, heel stijlvol.

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderDecember 1, 2013 at 2:31 PM

      Beste Marianne,
      Ja, we zijn en blijven nederlanders in hart en ziel en dat is mét kaarsen!
      Liefs,
      Mariette

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  4. DIMIDecember 1, 2013 at 6:03 AM

    Dear Mariette,i wish you a wonderful and happy new month of December!!
    Hope you have a lovely week!!Hugs!!
    Dimi...

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderDecember 1, 2013 at 2:31 PM

      Dearest Dimi,
      Thank you and the very same to you!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  5. PallaviDecember 1, 2013 at 6:30 AM

    Fresh rosemary must smell absolutely divine dear Mariette. I am sure the room would smell amazing! I loved the rose candle too. Hope you have a great week .

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderDecember 1, 2013 at 2:46 PM

      Dearest Pallavi,
      Oh fresh rosemary is heaven! They do trim them as little tree topiary and sell those for Christmas. LOVE their fragrance.
      Enjoy your new tropical week; how much I miss your region at this time of year...
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  6. Dies und Das vom NeckarstrandDecember 1, 2013 at 7:15 AM

    Liebe Mariette,
    eine wunderschöne, geschmackvolle Adventsdekoration.
    Gefällt mir sehr gut.
    Einen schönen 1. Advent wünscht Dir
    Irmi

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderDecember 1, 2013 at 2:47 PM

      Liebe Irmi,
      Danke, ich verliebe mich immer in Rosen... auch für den Advent können sie dienen.
      Eine schöne Dezemberwoche und alles liebe,
      Mariette

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  7. katzenfreundinDecember 1, 2013 at 8:31 AM

    Liebe Mariette,

    eine besonders schöne Adventsdekoration hast Du da.

    Ich wünsche dir einen schönen 1. Avent.

    Liebe Grüße


    Claudia

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderDecember 1, 2013 at 2:49 PM

      Liebe Claudia,
      Danke und euch wünsche ich auch eine schöne 1. Advent Woche!
      Lieber Gruss,
      Mariette

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  8. Stacy December 1, 2013 at 8:42 AM

    So simple, yet so elegant, Mariette. <3

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderDecember 1, 2013 at 2:50 PM

      Dearest Stacy,
      Pieter learned this KISS concept at Campbell's Soup: Keep It Sweet & Simple...
      It works as a charm every time!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  9. CatherineDecember 1, 2013 at 8:52 AM

    Wishing you a beautiful December Mariette!
    xo Catherine

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderDecember 1, 2013 at 2:51 PM

      Dearest Catherine,
      The very same for you too and stay cozy inside your perfect home.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  10. KajsaDecember 1, 2013 at 4:15 PM

    Dearest Mariette
    Autumn has gone very fast.
    Now it's a few wonderful weeks ahead - Advent!
    I love this time before Christmas comes.
    Hugs to you
    Kajsa

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderDecember 1, 2013 at 5:38 PM

      Dearest Kajsa,
      Indeed, the time seems to be flying...
      Advent season is always a very lovely period of the year.
      Great preparation for Christmas.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  11. Jo-Anne's RamblingsDecember 1, 2013 at 7:38 PM

    Very pretty

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderDecember 2, 2013 at 1:36 PM

      Dearest Jo-Anne,
      Simple enough for being beautiful!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  12. Draffin BearsDecember 1, 2013 at 10:58 PM

    Dear Mariette,

    Happy first Advent week, to you dear friend - love the beautiful candle and ribbon and know how wonderful the smell of the rosemary will be.
    hugs
    Carolyn

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderDecember 2, 2013 at 1:38 PM

      Dearest Carolyn,
      To you and yours also a happy 1st Advent week. You enjoy the summery weather and we enjoy the cozy indoor period...
      Hugs to you, loyal friend from New Zealand.
      Mariette

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  13. Karen @ Beatrice EuphemieDecember 1, 2013 at 11:46 PM

    You have shared a lovely beginning to first Advent week with your beautiful arrangement of fragrant rosemary in the Baccarat vase, displayed on your sister in law's pretty crochet. Wishing you a good Advent week, Dear Friend.
    Hugs xo
    Karen

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderDecember 2, 2013 at 1:40 PM

      Dearest Karen,
      Thank you and wishing the very same to you both at your lovely home. Stay cozy and enjoy this special season my loyal Friend in the north west.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  14. Michiko JohnsonDecember 2, 2013 at 12:17 AM

    Dearest Mariette,
    The red candle from beautiful season in December weeks time, France and Rosenmary from the garden. Your always having the Garden your sister has pineapple doily for crocheted and the Baccavat vase.
    Hugs and love to you always!
    Michiko

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderDecember 2, 2013 at 1:42 PM

      Dearest Michiko,
      Thank you very much and I'm still marveling at you winning the etched glass as a trophy for your 29 Putts on November 11! You really ROCK and especially after all you've been through with your accident.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  15. Shane PollardDecember 2, 2013 at 2:16 AM

    A beautiful image for us to reflect on about the mysteries to unfold in the season of Advent.
    Thank you dear Mariette.
    Hugs
    Shane

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderDecember 2, 2013 at 1:44 PM

      Dearest Shane,
      How lovely you just phrased it... Advent is a very special and mysterious time of the Liturgical year. We need to reflect on it even more during the hectic times we're living in now.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  16. UnknownDecember 2, 2013 at 2:34 AM

    Ook voor jou, Mariette, een gezellige, fijne adventstijd!
    Lieve groet,
    Nicole

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderDecember 2, 2013 at 1:46 PM

      Beste Nicole,
      Het was een hele mooie eerste Advents Zondag. Samen met lieve vrienden na een muzikale presentatie met Kestliedjes.
      Liefs,
      Mariette

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  17. Elisabeth PalzkillDecember 2, 2013 at 11:55 AM

    Liebe Mariette,

    eine gute Adventszeit wünscht dir
    Elisabeth

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderDecember 2, 2013 at 1:47 PM

      Liebe Elisabeth,
      Auch dir wünsche ich eine bedeutungsvolle Adventszeit mit viel Wärme!
      Lieber Gruss,
      Mariette

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  18. GabriellaDecember 2, 2013 at 12:04 PM

    Dir auch, liebe Mariette! Danke für Deine Treue auf meinem Blog! Habt es schön gemütlich! Liebe Grüße! Gabriella

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderDecember 2, 2013 at 1:49 PM

      Liebe Gabriella,
      Dass wünsche ich euch alle auch gleichfalls. Du hast auch soviel zu bieten auf deinem Blog, da stolpert man immer gerne rein.
      Geniesst diese besondere Jahreszeit und alles Liebe,
      Mariette

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  19. Tammy@T's Daily TreasuresDecember 2, 2013 at 12:47 PM

    Lovely display. Time truly is just tick-tick-ticking away! Happy holidays to you and yours. Blessings, Tammy

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderDecember 2, 2013 at 1:53 PM

      Dearest Tammy,
      Thank you and indeed, the clock is behaving more like a fan at times...
      Enjoy your cozy evenings of crafting and reminiscing on fond memories.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  20. WillyDecember 2, 2013 at 6:00 PM

    Mooi en met zorg samengesteld. Fijn begin van de decembermaand. Lieve groet,

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderDecember 2, 2013 at 6:32 PM

      Beste Willy,
      Dank je en jullie een héle fijne Sinterklaasperiode!
      Liefs,
      Mariette

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  21. highheeledlifeDecember 2, 2013 at 7:33 PM

    Beautifully displayed my friend!... how wonderful to have such a treasure from your sister-in-law. Hugs and blessings, C (HHL)

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderDecember 2, 2013 at 8:28 PM

      Dearest Celia,
      Thanks dear friend and sure it is a cherished treasure from my sister-in-law.
      Hugs to you both.
      Mariette

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  22. AnnukDecember 2, 2013 at 7:35 PM

    Happy first Advent week to you, dearest Mariette!!!!!
    Hugs from the Alps :)

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderDecember 2, 2013 at 8:56 PM

      Dearest Anna,
      Thank you so much! You live in the best part of the world for Advent and Christmas... with the best wood carving and your regional fragrant 'Gewürzsträusschen'... http://mariettesbacktobasics.blogspot.com/2011/12/3rd-advent.html
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  23. UnknownDecember 6, 2013 at 11:38 PM

    I really like the candle and rosemary!!!
    Fantasy Jewellery

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderDecember 7, 2013 at 9:10 AM

      Dearest Serena,
      Rosemary is so very special and the Point A La Ligne candle too.
      Happy 2nd Advent meanwhile!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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