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Tuesday, December 24, 2013

{Wishing YOU a Happy 4th Advent 2013!}

However short, we can light candle #4 for a couple of days before we reach our Christmas day...
Wishing YOU a Happy 4th Advent 2013!
Wishing you all a meaningful time leading up to Christmas 2013!

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  1. ElnaDecember 22, 2013 at 2:47 PM

    Merry Christmas my dear blogfriend.

    Hugs

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderDecember 22, 2013 at 8:04 PM

      Dearest Elna,
      Wishing you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas and stay warm and cozy inside your lovely home dear Swedish friend and cat-lover!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  2. MunirGhiasuddinDecember 22, 2013 at 2:52 PM

    Dearest Mariette,
    My family's and my best wishes to you and your family. May God Bless all. You have shared so many nice blogs and so many nice pieces of decor, that it is hard to name them all. I hope that in the next years to come we will see a lot more.

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderDecember 22, 2013 at 8:06 PM

      Dearest Munir,
      Thank you for your nice words and wishing you and yours also a very peaceful holiday. It is a time for all of us to reflect on the essence of life.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  3. Elisabeth PalzkillDecember 22, 2013 at 3:02 PM

    Liebe Mariette,

    deine guten Wünsche erwidere ich aus ganzem Herzen.
    Elisabeth

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderDecember 22, 2013 at 8:07 PM

      Liebe Elisabeth,
      Auch dir und diejenigen die dir nah sind wünsche ich alles gute.
      Lieber Gruss,
      Mariette

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  4. TexWisGirlDecember 22, 2013 at 4:39 PM

    thank you, dear mariette. a merry christmas to you and pieter.

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderDecember 22, 2013 at 8:07 PM

      Dearest Theresa,
      Likewise to you and your love and may Peace be with you and your loved ones in this world!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  5. DIMIDecember 22, 2013 at 4:43 PM

    Dear Mariette,Merry Christmas to you and Pieter!Happy holidays my friend!!!Enjoy!!Hugs and kiss!!!
    Dimi...

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderDecember 22, 2013 at 8:09 PM

      Dearest Dimi,
      Merry Christmas to you and your entire family and I'm so happy that your daughter will be home from Amsterdam for the Christmas period. Enjoy each other!
      Hugs and kisses,
      Mariette

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  6. CatherineDecember 22, 2013 at 5:10 PM

    Wishing you a most wonderful joyful Christmas Mariette!
    xo Catherine

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderDecember 22, 2013 at 8:10 PM

      Dearest Catherine,
      Thank you and the same for you and your family. Indulge in Peace and Warmth.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  7. GerDecember 22, 2013 at 6:56 PM

    Lieve Mariette,

    De vierde kaars, straalt als een ster 't Kerstfeest is nu niet meer ver.

    Liefs,Ger

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderDecember 22, 2013 at 8:11 PM

      Lieve Ger,
      Goed gerijmd en idnerdaad is het nu niet meer ver. De tijd blijkt steeds sneller te gaan naar het einde van het jaar toe... Een stemmige inleiding tot een heel fijn Kerstfeest zonder verdriet!
      Liefs voor jullie beiden.
      Mariette

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  8. AnnukDecember 22, 2013 at 7:28 PM

    Happy 4th Advent, dearest Mariette!!! Wishing you a joyful Christmas time, filled with love and peace!
    Lots of love and hugs!

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderDecember 22, 2013 at 8:13 PM

      Dearest Anna,
      Wishing you and your loved ones the very same. Some quiet time of the year to reflect on life and spending meaningful quality time together. Let the angels sing... Lined up here are our Italian angels.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  9. Kays KidsDecember 22, 2013 at 11:39 PM

    I hope you have a happy 4th.advent as well.
    HUgs Kay

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderDecember 23, 2013 at 6:55 PM

      Dearest Kay,
      Tahnk you and for you it is close to Christmas Eve already... Wishing you a Merry Christmas!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  10. ClaudiaDecember 23, 2013 at 12:14 AM

    Dearest Mariette,
    wihsing you a wonderful, peaceful and blessed Christmas!
    With Love and hugs,
    Claudia

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderDecember 23, 2013 at 6:57 PM

      Dearest Claudia,
      Wishing you a wonderful Christmas Eve and a very Merry Christmas!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  11. Michiko JohnsonDecember 23, 2013 at 12:51 AM

    Dearest Mariette,
    Marry Christmas and happy 4th Advent with New Year,I 'am reading all of your Pieter has talk photos from Beaver the Beavev has weighed 30 1b=13.6kg I don't like very much has workers with hard litoof damage American Beaver... I don't know rememenber beavevs. but I can understand now again..
    Thank you very much with me.
    Hugs to you always!
    Michiko

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderDecember 23, 2013 at 6:58 PM

      Dearest Michiko,
      Wishing you and your loved ones a wonderful Christmas Eve and a Merry Christmas in all. Followed by a Happy New Year.
      Oh, there are so many stories from past year that I did blog about... the year is winding down faster now than what we can work.
      Hugs and admiration,
      Mariette

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  12. ziapollyDecember 23, 2013 at 2:05 AM

    Tanti cari auguri anche a te per la quarta domenica dell'avvento cara Mariette. Come va? Ti ho scritto una mail ma non so se ti è arrivata perchè non ho trovato risposta. Deliziosa questa composizione delle 4 candele dell'avvento disposte su di un piatto davvero molto molto bello. Un abbraccio carissima e TANTI TANTI TANTI AUGURI DI BUON NATALE A TE E A TUTTA LA TUA FAMIGLIA. Un bacione grande. Paola

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderDecember 23, 2013 at 7:03 PM

      Cara Paola,
      Grazie per la quarta avvento, per tutti voi già c'è Natale sta notte...
      Doppo check il mio Spam per la tua mail... No so oppure sta qua, ma voglio darti un abbraccio molto carissima e tuttu voi en famiglia un buon Natale!!!
      Baci,
      Mariette

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  13. UnknownDecember 23, 2013 at 7:19 AM

    Merry Christmas to you too Mariette :)

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderDecember 23, 2013 at 7:04 PM

      Dearest Eva,
      Merry Christmas to you and enjoy this special day about Peace!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  14. smartcatDecember 23, 2013 at 7:19 AM

    Dearest Mariette.....A belated wish that you enjoyed this fourth Advent.
    I love the display of candles on the plate. Candles, holders and plate all make a wonderful whole.
    A Merry Christmas to you and Pieter and all your family........*s*

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderDecember 23, 2013 at 7:05 PM

      Dearest Suzy,
      Our 4th Advent is about to depart from us... I am running out of time too!
      Candles are the most important part of this season of light!
      Wishing you and all your loved ones a very Merry Christmas.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  15. biebkriebelsDecember 23, 2013 at 7:37 AM

    Mooi plaatje weer, die kaarsenhouders hadden mijn ouders ook altijd, maar dan in groen en rood. Het voordeel is dat de kaarsen er altijd in passen. Merry Christmas again,
    Marianne

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderDecember 23, 2013 at 7:07 PM

      Beste Marianne,
      Ja, grappig inderdaad dat de kaarsen er altijd in passen want dat kan vaak een probleem zijn en zeker als je met twee werelddelen werkt; het een past nie in het ander...
      Deze komen ook uit Europa natuurlijk!
      Een hele fijne Kerst met veel LICHT & VREDE!
      Liefs,
      Mariette

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  16. Magia da InêsDecember 23, 2013 at 9:42 AM

    ¸.•°♡♡⊱彡
    Muita paz e muita luz em nossas vidas, no Natal e sempre!!!

    ⋱ ⋮ ⋰
    ⋯ ✰ ⋯
    ⋰ ⋮ ⋱


    ░F░E░L░I░Z░
    ░N░A░T░A░L░!!!

    ¸.•°♡♡⊱彡

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderDecember 23, 2013 at 7:08 PM

      Dearest Inês,
      Wishing you also a Merry Christmas with lots of Peace and Light!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  17. kleine-creative-WeltDecember 23, 2013 at 11:22 AM

    Liebe Mariette,
    wunderschöne Weihnachtstage - viel Freude mit lieben Menschen -
    ich wünsche dir und deinem Mann vor allem ein gesundes, fröhliches und friedliches neues Jahr -

    herzliche Grüße - Ruth

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderDecember 23, 2013 at 7:10 PM

      Liebe Ruth,
      Euch alle auch ein sehr schönes Weihnachtsfest und ein gesegnetes neues Jahr in guter Gesundheit; dass ist das allergrösste Geschenk!
      Lieber Gruss,
      Mariette

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  18. Michiko JohnsonDecember 23, 2013 at 11:37 AM

    Dearest Mariette,
    Thanks for sharing you recret I really need to experience a little more competention in my life becuse so much rainning so much all the years. but I should just to can understand very well yes I am really suggestable as I has hapeey one, A marrry Christmas to you and Pieter and all your family.
    We both will beley happy with us all the time.
    Hugs and love to you!
    Michiko

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderDecember 23, 2013 at 7:12 PM

      Dearest Michiko,
      Let's hope it will NOT rain on your Christmas Even nor Christmas Day! Wishing you the very best with a great outlook for the new year 2014.
      Hugs to you and your family and wishing you the very best!
      Mariette

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  19. Dies und Das vom NeckarstrandDecember 23, 2013 at 12:43 PM

    Liebe Mariette,
    ein wunderschönes Foto. Ich erwidere deine
    guten Wünsche auf das Herzlichste.
    Ich wünsche Dir und einem Pieter geruhsame Feiertage.
    Liebe Grüße
    Irmi

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderDecember 23, 2013 at 7:14 PM

      Liebe Irmi,
      Ja danke und allerherzlichst auch für dich und deine Lieben.
      Viele schöne Erinnerungen kommen da wieder im Licht!
      Lieber Gruss,
      Mariette

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  20. Daniela @Frugal Aint CheapDecember 23, 2013 at 1:11 PM

    Buon Natale anche a voi.

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  21. MadeliefDecember 23, 2013 at 2:37 PM

    Dank je wel voor je lieve kerstwensen op mijn blog Mariette! Ik wens jou en Pieter ook hele gezellige kerstdagen toe en een mooi en gezond 2014! Geniet ervan!

    Veel liefs,

    Madelief x

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderDecember 23, 2013 at 7:15 PM

      Lieve Madelief,
      Het is een tijd van familie en sámen zijn.
      Laat het licht van Kerst nog maar eens mooi op al je prachtige en dierbare herinneringen schijnen.
      Liefs,
      Mariette

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  22. TamagoDecember 23, 2013 at 3:28 PM

    Such beautiful candles!! Wishing you a wonderful Christmas, Mariette!!

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderDecember 23, 2013 at 7:16 PM

      Dearest Tamago,
      Thank you and yes, these candles and candle holders I did bring back from Europe one day... they are lovely together. Happy holiday to you as well!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  23. Savannah GrannyDecember 23, 2013 at 5:55 PM

    Merry Christmas, Dear Mariette and Pieter.
    Much love coming up I-16 from Bob and Ginger

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderDecember 23, 2013 at 7:17 PM

      Dearest Ginger,
      To you and Bob also passing down the other lane of I-16 lots of LOVE!
      Hugs and enjoy a Merry Christmas!
      Mariette

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  24. Tammy@T's Daily TreasuresDecember 24, 2013 at 12:34 AM

    Wishing you and Pieter the happiest of holidays and a healthy, peaceful new year. Tammy

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderDecember 24, 2013 at 2:37 PM

      Dearest Tammy,
      The very same to you and Sam, in good health and enjoy your special family time together!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  25. katzenfreundinDecember 24, 2013 at 12:56 AM

    Liebe Mariette,

    danke für Deine lieben Einträge in meinem blog.
    Ein wunderschönes Foto ... Ich wünsche Dir und Deiner Familie auch ein schönes und ruhiges Weihnachtsfest.

    Viele liebe Grüße


    Claudia

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderDecember 24, 2013 at 2:38 PM

      Liebe Claudia,
      Alles gute für dich und deine Lieben! Ein heilsames Weihnachtsfest mit deine Engel-Mama und ein gutes und ruhiges 2014!
      Lieber Gruss,
      Mariette

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  26. *Susycottage*December 24, 2013 at 2:44 AM

    Merry Christamas to you, dear Mariette
    From Italy
    Love Susy x

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderDecember 24, 2013 at 2:39 PM

      Dearest Susy,
      Merry Christmas to you and yours and a Happy New Year.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  27. Karen @ Beatrice EuphemieDecember 24, 2013 at 3:28 AM

    Wishing you and Pieter a lovely and blessed Christmas, Mariette! Hugs xo Karen

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderDecember 24, 2013 at 2:40 PM

      Dearest Karen,
      To you and your family the best of happy and meaningful family times for Christmas and throughout the year!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  28. RostroseDecember 24, 2013 at 5:07 AM

    Lieve Mariette,
    vielen, vielen Dank für deine Weihnachtsgrüße und für die zahlreichen lieben Kommentare, die du mir auch heuer wieder geschrieben hast! Ich freue mich, dass dir auch mein Indien-Reisebericht gefällt. Weil du geschrieben hast, dass die Schrift unter meinen Bildern sehr klein ist - das macht der Computer selber. Ich habe zwar versucht, es nachträglich zu vergrößern, aber das sah dann zu den Bildern unharmonisch aus. Aber wenn du's größer sehen willst, klicke einfach gleichzeitig auf die Tasten Strg und +, dann vergrößert sich das Schriftbild (du kannst das mehrmals wiederholen, bis es für dich die richtige Größe hat, mit Strg und - bekommt es das Normalmaß zurück.) Ich werde die Informationen auch in meinen einzelnen Reiseberichts-Etappen noch einmal geben, diesmal in größer :o)
    Alles Gute für dich und deine 2- und 4-beinigen Lieben!
    Und nun fühle dich herzlich weihnachtlich gedrückt:

    `⋎´✫¸.•°*”˜˜”
    ..✫¸.•°*”˜˜”*°•.✫
    ☻/ღ˚ •。* ♥♥ ˚ ˚✰˚ ˛★* 。 ღ˛° 。* °♥ ˚ • ★ *˚ . 。
    /▌*˛˚ ░ ░ٌٌٌ░ Warm hugs – have a happy Christmas-time! ░░ ░ ˚ . ✰ •
    / \ ˚. ★ *˛ ˚♥♥* ✰。˚ ˚ღ。* ˛˚ ♥♥ 。✰˚* ˚ ★ ˚ 。✰ •* ˚
    Traude ♥♥♥♥
    ………….. ⋱ ⋮ ⋰
    ………….. ⋯ ✰ ⋯
    ………….. ⋰ ⋮ ⋱
    ……… …….*•♥•*
    …… ……. *♥♫♫♥*’.
    … …….. *♥•♦♫••♥*
    ……… *♥☺♥☺♥☺♥*
    ………*♥•♥#♠*♥#♥•♥* ‘
    ……..*♥♫♥♥♫♥♥♫♥♫* ‘
    …….*♥♥☺♥♫♥♫♥☺♥♥*’
    ……*♥♥♣♫♥♣♥♥♣♥♫ ♣♥♥*’
    ….’*♥♥♣♥♫♥♥♫♥♥♫ ♥♣♥♥*’
    ….*~~**~~**~***~~**~~*
    ….(▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓)
    _____███████████
    ♥:♥: ♥: ♥: ♥: ♥: ♥: ♥: ♥: ♥: ♥:

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderDecember 24, 2013 at 2:48 PM

      Liebe Traude,
      Ihr auch nochmals liebe Weihnachtsgrüsse!
      Deinen Schrift (als Caption) unter die Bilder, dass macht der Computer (ja, die Blogger Einstellung!) aber du kannst es auch als 'nicht' Caption darunter schreiben. Es ist oft wichtig und jeder sieht es gerne. Dass mit dem Monitor's Schrift grösser einstellen kenne ich aber darüber geht es nicht... Beide haben wir immer Unterricht gegeben und es ist SO WICHTIG dass alle visuelle Information sichtbar ist! Nur deinentwegen damit deine Mühe um alles ein zu tragen auch belohnt wird durch das lesen.
      Ganz lieber Gruss und hoffentlich klappt alles nach Wunsch zur Weihnachtszeit mit deiner Mutter und die ganze Familie.
      Mariette

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  29. theromanticroseDecember 24, 2013 at 5:45 AM

    AUGURI,AUGURI,AUGURI! CON TUTTO ILMIO CUORE!Rosetta

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderDecember 24, 2013 at 2:49 PM

      Cara Rosetta,
      Anche tutto voi tanti auguri e Buon Natale.
      Baci,
      Mariette

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  30. WillyDecember 24, 2013 at 12:30 PM

    Fijne kerstdagen en een heel mooi en gezond 2014.
    Lieve groet,

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderDecember 24, 2013 at 2:49 PM

      Beste Willy,
      Jullie ook een heel stemmig Kerstfeest en een gezond 2014!
      Liefs,
      Mariette

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