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Monday, December 22, 2014

{Fourth Week of Advent 2014}

Our fourth and final week of Advent for 2014!
Wishing you all a meaningful time of the final days before CHRISTMAS!
Our hand carved wooden Cherub Angels from Italy are all lined up...
The singing angel to the left is a ceramic one from Italy, gift from a dear friend!
Click above link, to my on line Boutique; only ONE  still available.
Little golden candles with spriral brass candle holders on a Mason Mandalay Chartreuse plate.
Wishing you all a very Happy 4th Advent!

57 comments:

  1. a very blessed christmas wished to you and pieter!

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    1. Dearest Theresa,
      Thank you very much and the same to you and your brave Patriot!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  2. Beautiful vignette dear Mariette. The lined Italian cherubs are gorgeous, you do such wonderful and different decorations with such class with that special European flair only you have my friend.
    Wishing you and Pieter a lovely Christmas and many blessings.
    FABBY

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    1. Dearest Fabby,
      Thank you dear and I love to line up my Italian Cherub Angels, they're all over our home.
      It was such a pleasure visiting your kitchen in Christmas atmosphere; you always show the utmost classy settings. Great talent for styling.
      You and Alejandro with daughters, son-in-law and granddaughters also a very lovely Christmas with abundant blessings from above.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  3. Merry Christmas to you and all those you love.

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    1. Dearest Kay,
      Thank you so much and the very same to you dear lady!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  4. Hello dearest Mariette!
    Wonderful dish and candles you a re showing, how beautiful!
    But my eyes are attracted mainly by the cicad, a plant I have much affection for since we had magnificent ones in our botanical garden in South Africa!
    Enjoy your sunday, Xmas is close now!!
    Hugs from France :)

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    1. Dearest Noushka,
      Thank you as usual for your meaningful and kind comment. Yes, we too love the cicad and we lost several that we kept in a planter box outside... They are so sensitive to any frost!
      South Africa is a suitable climate, we recall our visit and how we admired its flora.
      We had a lovely Sunday so far and yes, Christmas is coming close!
      Hugs and best wishes to you as well for Christmas and always.
      Mariette

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  5. Liebe Mariette,

    das sieht festlich aus.
    Frohe Sonntagsgrüße
    Elisabeth

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    1. Liebe Elisabeth,
      Danke und ja es ist festlich. Die Tischdecke aus grünem Hardanger mit rote Borte ist aus Bad Münstereifel. Ich fand die so schön! Engel aus Italien...
      Ganz liebe Sonntagabendgrüsse zurück.
      Mariette

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  6. Ciao Mariette!Buona domenica d'avvento!Baci,Rosetta

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    1. Cara Rosetta,
      Grazie e anche per voi due una buona settimana d'Avvento!
      Baci,
      Mariette

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  7. Very nice decorations, I recognize the iron rings as candleholder, my parents had the same in green and red. The candles always fit in with these.
    Fijne dagen, groeten Marianne

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    1. Dearest Marianne,
      Funny, that your Parents had them also in a different, more Christmassy color! Guess I got them also some place in The Netherlands and I opted for the brass ones, with gold candles. They indeed are a very clever invention with those fitting spirals.
      Hugs to you and enjoy your Christmas week.
      Mariette

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  8. hello
    un petit passage pour te souhaiter
    un JOYEUX NOËL
    gros bisous
    edith (iris)

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    1. Je tiens remercier pour ta visite et je vous souhaite également un joyeux Noël et une bonne année.
      Gros bisous,
      Mariette

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  9. liebe Mariette,
    das ist also die schöne Weihnachtsdecke aus Bad Münstereifel - dort sind wirklich sehr schöne Läden -
    deine bezaubernden Engelchen haben wir ein Lächeln entlockt - wunderschön ist auch dein Adventsteller -

    liebe Grüße- Ruth

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    1. Liebe Ruth,
      Ja, dass ist die Weihnachtsdecke worüber ich redete. Oh, ich mag Bad Münstereifel sehr gerne.
      Die Holzgeschnitzte Engelchen sind sehr lieb und ich bewundere die Leute in Süd Tyrol um so etwas machen zu können! Danke, es ist das einzige grüne am Geschirr was wir eben haben... kein rot vorhanden.
      Ganz liebe Grüsse,
      Mariette

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  10. Dear Mariette,what a lovely and festive decoration!
    I like the vintage plate and the gold candles!
    The wooden Cherub Angels are gorgeous!!
    Wishing you and Pieter, Merry Christmas with joy and happiness my friend!Hugs!
    Dimi...

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    1. Dearest Dimi,
      The combination of green with gold worked very well and the red edging on the tablecloth pulls it all together.
      Oh, how we love those wooden Cherub Angels from Italy... one can only admire the craftsmen that create such heavenly work.
      Thank you and also you and your family, including Flora from Delft, a very Peaceful and Merry Christmas!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  11. ⋯ ✰ ⋯
    ⋰ ⋮ ⋱

    O Natal está chegando... o amor, chamado Jesus, nos pede permissão para entregar toda a paz e felicidade que nos são destinadas.


    FELIZ NATAL!
    BOAS FESTAS!
    °。✿⊱。。

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    1. Dearest Inês,
      Yes, Christmas is coming closer and closer and indeed let's ask baby Jesus to bring Peace to the world, the way it is meant to be...
      Merry Christmas to you and yours!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  12. Dear Mariette,
    what a lovely decoration!
    A very merry christmas and all good wishes for the coming year... Hugs from Portugal, Manuela

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    1. Dearest Manuela,
      Thank you and wishing you and yours also a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year in good health. From Georgia/USA across the ocean to you.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  13. Oh so lovely hope you have a wonderful Christmas.

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    1. Dearest Jo-Anne,
      Thank you and wishing you also a lovely and sunny Christmas!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  14. Happy 4th week of Advent to you, Mariette! Your angels are beautiful. I love the pretty face of singing angel! And your golden candles are beautiful, too! Wishing you and your loved ones a very merry Christmas xoxo

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    1. Dearest Tamago,
      Thank you and those angels create the perfect atmosphere for the season.
      Don't you just admire how those artists in Italy can make such perfect and angelic faces?!
      Wishing you also a very Merry Christmas period.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  15. A Natale tutti ritorniamo bambini! Allora ti auguro che la gioia, la pace e l'allegria, possano accompagnarti per tutti i giorni dell'anno. Buon Natale

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    1. Caro Giancarlo,
      Grazie per le tue parole poetiche; molto ben detto! Allo stesso modo ti auguro un buon Natale e un felice anno nuovo in buona salute e pace.
      Cordiali saluti,
      Mariette

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  16. Love your little Angels Mariette. Wishing you and your family a Blessed happy Christmas xx jeanette

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    1. Dearest Jeanette Ann,
      Thank you, we too fell in love with these little wooden, hand carved treasures from Italy.
      Enjoy likewise a Blessed and Merry Christmas with your loved ones.
      Happy New Year in good health.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  17. Olá amiga, hoje quero agradecer a Deus pelo dom da sua vida, e desejar a você e sua família
    um feliz e santo Natal, cheio de saúde e alegria!!!
    Que seu coração esteja preparado para receber o Menino Deus!!!
    Um grande abraço, Marie.

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    1. Dearest Marie,
      Wishing you and yours also a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year in good health.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  18. Dearest Mariette,
    Santer claas eye dark brown pastsy rather ginger bread!
    I wishing you all a mlaringful of the findays before CHRISTMAS.
    Your hand carved wooden clerub Angels from ItalyYour all lined up! Gipt from a dear friend.
    Wishing you all very HAPPY Christmas your family,Of couse your Pieter with you!
    Hugs and sending you love!
    Michiko

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    1. Dearest Michiko,
      The very same I wish you as well, very peaceful days before Christmas!
      Don't you love Cherub Angels?
      Hugs to you and wishing you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas!
      Mariette

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  19. Ciao Mariette, ti auguro un felice Natale insieme a chi ami.
    A presto,
    V.

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    1. Cara V,
      Grazie e lo stesso per te e a tutti chi ami.
      Baci,
      Mariette

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  20. Liebe Mariette,
    was für bezaubernde handgeschnitzte Engelchen. Sie sind süss.
    Die Adventstage sind nun schon fast vorüber und Weihanchten steht vor der Tür.
    Ich bedanke mich an dieser Stelle herzlich für deine Besuche auf meinem Blog und deine lieben Kommentare. ♥

    Geniesse mit deinen Lieben ein lichtvolles Weihnachtsfest und rutsche friedlich in das neue Jahr.

    Allerliebste Grüessli
    Julia

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    1. Liebe Julia,
      Engelchen und Kerzen bringen uns soviel Freude!
      Auch euch alle ein ganz friedliches und schönes Weihnachtsfest und ein gesegnetes und vor allem gesundes 2015! Es macht soviel Freude um bei dir zu lessen; immer gute Erinnerungen an der Schweiz...
      Liebe Grüsse,
      Mariette

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  21. Liebe Mariette,
    Deine wunderschönen Engel bereiten mir eine große Freude, denn auch ich bin ein Engel-Fan ;-)))
    Auch die Porzellan-Teller Dekoration ist ganz bezaubernd!

    Ich danke Dir herzlich für Dein tolles Kompliment zu meinem Weihnachtskleid und freue mich sehr darüber; schicke Dir und Peiter liebe Grüße mit guten Wünschen für eine besinnliche Weihnacht im Kreise Eurer Lieben. Mögen Euch auch im Neuen Jahr Gesundheit, Glück und Sonnenschein jeden Tag begleiten.
    Alles Liebe von Traudi aus dem Drosselgarten

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    1. Liebe Traudi,
      Danke, ich liebe die Engel auch so sehr... zusammen mit Rosen!
      Diese grün-goldige Teller sind perfekt zur Weihnachtszeit.
      Geniesse dein neues Kleid und auch die Weihnachtszeit mit Hal zusammen und alle Lieben.
      Auch für 2015 wünsche ich euch das allerbeste in guter Gesundheid!
      Liebe Grüsse,
      Mariette

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  22. Wie schön, liebe Mariette,

    deine kleinen Engel sind ganz zauberhaft und jeder für sich etwas ganz Besonderes.
    Ich wünsche dir und Pieter ein wunderbares Weihnachtsfest und nur das Allerbeste für das kommende Jahr. Bleibt vor allen Dingen schön gesund.
    Ganz viele liebe Grüße von Elvira aus dem Rosengärtchen

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    1. Liebe Elvira,
      Danke, die Engel kann man nur bewundern und lieb haben!
      Auch dir und Thomas ein recht schönes Weihnachtsfest mit eure Tochter.
      Im neuen Jahr auch alles gute und gute Gesundheit.
      Ganz liebe Grüsse,
      Mariette

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  23. You have some beautiful Christmas decorations in your store Mariette. Business must go well this time of year. I wanted to thank you for your kind comments and emails the past year. It's good to have blogfriends like you! Wishing you and Pieter a Merry Christmas. Hope you will have a lovely time with family and friends. 21 degrees and sun sounds perfect to me. Makes me wish we could swap. Sending love,

    Madelief x

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    1. Dearest Madelief,
      Thank you for your kind words. It has been a pleasure throughout the year to read you on all the social media... Stay cozy during this special Christmas period with Angels watching from above.
      Sending you hugs and love,
      Mariette

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  24. Lieve Mariette ,
    Wat een schatige en mooie engeltjes ...
    ik wens jullie een hele fijne kerstdagen !!!
    veel liefs

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    1. Lieve Nieneke,
      Dank je, ze zijn heel schattig en mooi en met lieve uitdrukkingen op hun gezichtjes. Wat een artiesten om zoiets uit hout te kunnen maken!
      Ook een hele fijne Kerst voor jullie allen.
      Liefs,
      Mariette

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  25. Cute little angels. I wish you a happy Christmas among relatives. !

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    1. Dearest Giga,
      Thank you and wishing you and yours also a Merry Christmas!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  26. Que lindas esculturas. Belezas do mundo.
    Desejo um feliz Natal com muitas alegrias e felicidades e um ano novo venha cheio de coisas boas.
    Bjos

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    1. Dearest Anája,
      Thank you, those Angels are so lovely.
      Wishing you and your loved ones also a very sunny and Merry Christmas and also a Happy New Year in good health.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  27. Your carved cherubs are beautiful. I really like the simplicity of your Advent candles too. My Advent wreath of faux poinsettias has gotten covered with candle wax and the first candle has burned dangerously low to the foliage! I may adopt your simple "wreath" next year.

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    1. Dearest Deborah,
      Thank you and yes, those simple and safe 'wreath' are really super to use for this season!
      Sending you hugs and blessings.
      Mariette

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  28. Liebe Mariette,
    gesegnete Weihnachten wünsche ich Dir und Deinem Mann!
    Die Palme als Tannen-Ersatz ist eine gute idee.
    Ist es bei Euch auch noch immer so mild?

    Viele liebe Grüße
    Sara

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    1. Liebe Sara,
      Danke und auch euch alle und deine Mutti!
      Ja, es ist noch ganz mild und am Wochenende wieder 22°C sogar! Der Regen hat aufgehört nach gut 5 Tage, am Morgen war's noch schlimm, unsere Bach ganz wild und voll.
      Es soll auch ein ruhiger Heilig Abend werden.
      Ganz liebe Grüsse,
      Mariette

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    2. Danke, liebe Mariette, ich werde Deine lieben Wünsche weitergeben. Mutti wird sich sehr freuen!
      Dann ist es bei Euch ja noch sehr warm. Bei uns hat es eben gerade noch 6 Grad, tagsüber regnete es auch. Mal schauen, wie es hier weitergeht.
      Noch schöne Festtage wünsch ich Dir und Deinem Mann und alles Liebe
      Sara

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