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Wednesday, December 10, 2014

{Second Week of Advent 2014}

Time is slipping through our fingers during December... or is it just us?!
Wishing all readers from whatever country, a very warm and meaningful 2nd Advent Week!
Fragrant star candle and French Point A La Ligne candle.
Ribbon fabric is French and has roses on it...
China is Mason's Mandalay Chartreuse
Angel clinging onto a candle with bobèche in a Royal Selangor candle holder.


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  1. TexWisGirlDecember 8, 2014 at 7:03 PM

    very sweet candle displays. happy 2nd week to you. :)

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderDecember 8, 2014 at 7:44 PM

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

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  2. decorayadoraDecember 8, 2014 at 8:17 PM

    Hola amiga querida!, que bonitos esos candelabros y ese pequeño arbolito,,espero que tenga una bendecida semans
    Cariños

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderDecember 8, 2014 at 9:24 PM

      Dearest Angélica,
      Thank you and yes, such a trimmed rosemary tree is heavenly together with candles.
      Enjoy also a blessed week.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  3. MariDecember 8, 2014 at 8:25 PM

    Happy second week of advent Mariette...love your pretty topiary with that gorgeous ribbon ;-)

    Smiles~
    Mari

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderDecember 8, 2014 at 9:25 PM

      Dearest Mari,
      Thank you and wish you also a special and blessed 2nd week of Advent.
      Oh, how I loved that French ribbon at first sight...
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  4. CatherineDecember 8, 2014 at 9:13 PM

    December is indeed flying by Mariette! How can 2014 almost be over? Truly a reminder to cherish each moment. Enjoy your celebrations my friend!
    xo Catherine

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderDecember 8, 2014 at 11:31 PM

      Dearest Catherine,
      Oh, it does... can't even grab it by the tail!
      A special time for staying cozy at night when it is dreary looking outside without any sunshine.
      Sending you hugs and blessings for a cozy indoor Advent week (at least for the evenings when you safely return...)
      Mariette

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  5. Fernando Santos (Chana)December 8, 2014 at 9:31 PM

    Tudo de bom para você....
    Cumprimentos

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderDecember 8, 2014 at 11:32 PM

      Dear Fernando,
      Likewise wishing you all the best for this Advent Season.
      Mariette

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  6. ClaudiaDecember 9, 2014 at 12:10 AM

    Dearest Mariette,
    your Candles are wonderful ...Christmas time and candles....always beautiful, they make such a warm and wonderful light!
    Have a lovely adventweek,
    Love and hugs
    Claudia

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderDecember 9, 2014 at 11:14 AM

      Dearest Claudia,
      Indeed, Advent and Christmas without candles is impossible... they create such an atmosphere.
      Enjoy your Advent week as well.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  7. Elisabeth PalzkillDecember 9, 2014 at 3:23 AM

    Liebe Mariette,

    wenn du schreibst, scheint die Sonne im Herzen.
    Alles Liebe
    Elisabeth

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderDecember 9, 2014 at 11:15 AM

      Liebe Elisabeth,
      Danke, hier scheint sie heute auch wieder in wirklichkeit.
      Liebe Grüsse,
      Mariette

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  8. MariDecember 9, 2014 at 4:47 AM

    Hi Mariette,
    Time's definitely flying in full speed especially during this season. I'm cramming for Christmas decorations both at home and at work. So much in mind, too little time to execute.

    I like your title photo, are those white flowers jasmine? I love that jasmine is so fragrant.

    Happy second Advent week to you. Lovely pictures as always.

    Smiles,
    Mari

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderDecember 9, 2014 at 11:19 AM

      Dearest Mari,
      Yes, we often lack the time for executing all our wishes and dreams... the many details will not allow us to fully manage.
      The photo in my header is taken in November of 2011 and these flowers are Gardenia jasminoides and they do emit a heavenly fragrance. This year we don't have any... only WISH!
      Enjoy your 2nd Advent and stay cozy and thanks for your kind words.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  9. smartcatDecember 9, 2014 at 8:23 AM

    Dearest Mariette.....Your Advent display is lovely! But then you have such a fine eye I would expect nothing else.
    I thought I had all the time in the world, until yesterday!
    Stay warm............*s*

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderDecember 9, 2014 at 11:20 AM

      Dearest Suzi,
      Thank you and oh my that time issue is an ever recurring thing towards the end of the year...
      Stay cozy too and glad you got your studio organized for winter!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  10. TamagoDecember 9, 2014 at 11:54 AM

    Hi Mariette. This is such a beautiful decoration! I love the angel clinging on the candle. So unique and precious!
    Time is definitely slipping through our fingers, too. Christmas will be here in no time!

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderDecember 9, 2014 at 3:53 PM

      Dearest Tamago,
      Thank you, and indeed the angel clinging on the candle is so sweet; a special gift from my German 'daughter-in-law'.
      The race for the finale of 2014 cannot be stopped... We soon will see its finish line!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  11. UnknownDecember 9, 2014 at 12:01 PM

    lieve Mariette ,,,
    kom je al een beetje in de kerstsfeer ??
    wat een mooie kaarskandelaars ....
    en ik vond je vorige blog over sinterklaas ook intersant ..
    ik heb ze net gelezen ..en van genoten..
    veel liefs

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderDecember 9, 2014 at 3:55 PM

      Lieve Nieneke,
      Ja, zo kom je inderdaad beetje bij beetje in de Kerstsfeer!
      Mooie kandelaars hè, uit Singapore, van Royal Selangor pewter en ze lijken net zilver. Heb er ook een vaasje van en gaf enkele cadeau aan o.a. mijn zus.
      Fijn dat je van de Sinterklaasgeschiedenis hebt genoten. Nederland bracht het naar de Nieuwe Wereld; iets waar we best trots op kunnen zijn.
      Liefs vanuit Georgia/USA,
      Mariette

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  12. kleine-creative-WeltDecember 9, 2014 at 1:52 PM

    Liebe Mariette,
    Sonne hatten wir heute auch - gleich neben dem Regen - lächel -
    so ein süßes kletterndes Engelchen hab ich auch an meiner Kerze -

    hab eine schöne Zeit -

    liebe Grüße - Ruth

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderDecember 9, 2014 at 4:01 PM

      Liebe Ruth,
      Ja hier war die Sonne auch aber sie ist schon wieder weg hinter Wolken... Es war herrlich heute um mal Bilder machen zu können mit Licht!
      Dein Engelchen ist vieleicht eine Verwante da mein Engelchen ein liebes Geschenk aus Deutschland war!
      Ganz liebe Grösse und wieterhin eine schöne Adventszeit.
      Mariette

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  13. DIMIDecember 9, 2014 at 1:55 PM

    Dear Mariette,love your festive decoration!
    Very preety candle displays!!Τonight,in Delft,will turn on the lights in festive tree!!
    I just saw on Skype a big and wonderful celebration that my Flora,show to me!
    Hot chocolate with whipped cream, and they have bazaars with many kinds of Duch Christmas products! Happy 2nd Advent Week, my friend!Take care!Hugs!
    Dimi...

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderDecember 9, 2014 at 4:04 PM

      Dearest Dimi,
      Thank you and how blessed you are for having seen the wonderful celebration from Delft via Flora's Skype video call! Oh, how much hot chocolate with whipped cream, dusted with cocoa, I have had... No longer whipped cream for health reasons but it was so good. Holding the mug with both hands made you warm inside and out! Flora will enjoy those things, fond memories...
      Happy 2nd Advent Week to you as well.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  14. Marie-AnneDecember 9, 2014 at 5:26 PM

    Dearest Mariette,
    Your rosemary topiary with the french ribbon is so cute and fits perfectly with the beautiful candles!
    But the little angel on the candle is gorgeous!!!!
    Many hugs!!!!

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderDecember 9, 2014 at 10:12 PM

      Dearest Marie-Anne,
      Thank you and especially its fragrance is heavenly...
      You know that I love angels, as much as I do roses!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  15. Jo-Anne's RamblingsDecember 10, 2014 at 12:08 AM

    Very nice

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderDecember 10, 2014 at 11:02 AM

      Dearest Jo-Anne,
      Thank you and I too well remember the times that we were living in Indonesia during this time of the year. Enjoy your beautiful spring weather; that also makes for a special Advent!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  16. biebkriebelsDecember 10, 2014 at 6:11 AM

    Ik zie je bent al helemaal in de kerstsfeer, ik moet er nog aan beginnen...

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderDecember 10, 2014 at 11:04 AM

      Beste Marianne,
      Kerstsfeer nou niet bepaald; gewoon heel beperkt gedurende de Advent en Kerst omdat we al tientallen jaren geen boom meer zetten. Toen we naar Pennsylvania moesten verhuizen, hebben we alles weggegeven... Gewoon puur en simpel!
      Liefs,
      Mariette

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  17. Michiko JohnsonDecember 10, 2014 at 3:03 PM

    Dearest Mariette,
    Your lovely preety esplcially of pictures of ROSE'S for your gardening in trees all your way!
    Hugs and Love!
    Michiko

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderDecember 10, 2014 at 3:07 PM

      Dearest Michiko,
      Thank you and for making once again photos with roses from our own garden, that takes a couple of months... Love this French ribbon with roses on!
      Hugs and love to you,
      Mariette

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  18. Sara von BuelsdorfDecember 10, 2014 at 8:42 PM

    Einfach schön, liebe Mariette! - War eben in einem Post von 2011 gelandet. :-)
    Eine schöne Adventszeit Dir und Deinem lieben Mann und alles Liebe
    Sara

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderDecember 10, 2014 at 9:24 PM

      Liebe Sara,
      Wenn man schöne Kerzen hat, da braucht man gar nicht soviel dazu um eine Atmosphere zu schöpfen.
      Okay, auf deine Frage im alten Post von 2011. Ich bin nicht so gross, nur 1.67 M aber mit Grösse 34 sind meine Beine jedoch lang. Wenn es keine Escada Jeans geben würde, dann könnte ich nie Jeans tragen die lang genug sind... Also deswegen!
      Ganz liebe Grüsse und auch deinem lieben Mann und Mutti eine schöne Adventszeit noch.
      Mariette

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    2. Sara - WaldgartenDecember 11, 2014 at 6:36 AM

      Danke, liebe Mariette. Ja, das ist wohl recht unterschiedlich. Ich bin auch nicht so groß. Bei dem einen sind die Beine länger, beim anderen der Rumpf, das ist ganz unterschiedlich. Escada-Jeans kenne ich gar nicht, habe noch nie welche gesehen. Gibt's sicherlich nur in ganz speziellen Geschäften, die ich noch nie betreten habe. Daher wußte ich nicht, was es damit Besonderes auf sich hat.

      Danke für die lieben Grüße und auch Dir und Deinem Mann noch schöne besinnliche Adventstage und nochmals alles Liebe
      Sara

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    3. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderDecember 11, 2014 at 2:48 PM

      Liebe Sara,
      Es ist jedoch Deutsch und auch in eure Outlet in Metzingen: Outletcity.com zu erhalten, genau wie hier in unsere Designer Outlets. Boutiquepreise sind viel zu hoch aber mit 60-70% Rabat macht es Spass.
      Im Jahre 1978 präsentierten Margaretha und Wolfgang Ley ihre erste Kollektion unter dem Namen 'Escada - Sportliche Eleganz'.
      Lese bitte hier die Geschichte da Margaretha Ley (Swedisch) Anfang der 1990er Jahre "als das größte Damenmodeunternehmen der Welt" galt! http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Escada
      Wir wussten wo sie ihr Haus in der Eifel hatten, in den 80er Jahren... nah unseren Freunde.
      Es hat mich, seid den 80er Jahren immer gut gepasst und die Qualität ist TOP!
      Margaretha ist leider mit 56 Jahre gestorben.
      Es gehört jetzt Megha Mittal, Schwiegertochter des indischen Stahlmagnaten Lakshmi Mittal.
      Interessant zum lesen...
      Von allen Marken, Escada passt meinem Körper das allerbeste!
      Oh, die Problemfiguren hatte ich immer wo ich noch für Leute nähte... fast unmöglich aber dass mache ich schon lange nicht mehr, auch nicht für mich selber da ich nicht gegen diese Outlets konkurrieren kann.
      Liebe Grüsse,
      Mariette

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  19. orchid0324December 10, 2014 at 9:36 PM

    Dearest Mariette; How sweet to see the Angel clinging onto a candle♡♡♡ Great Christmas decorations, my friend. Time sure flies, Oh I'm going to be 60 next year and that really means becoming the elderly in Japan p:-)

    Sending Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan to my Dear friend in America, xoxo Miyako*

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderDecember 11, 2014 at 10:39 AM

      Dearest Orchid,
      We all have to cling on to life, just like this angel does with the candle... We cannot stop time, only trying to spend it wisely! Well, becoming 'the elderly' does not change much, it only means we have reached that privileged stage and there still is a lot more to come our way.
      Hugs and love from Georgia/USA, across the ocean.
      Mariette

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  20. Traudi GartendrosselDecember 11, 2014 at 1:37 PM

    Liebe Mariette,
    Deine Kerzenfotos sind stimmungsvoll und lassen Ruhe und Gelassenheit aufkommen.

    Ich wünsche Dir und Deinem Pieter einen besinnlichen 3. Adventssonntag mit viel Gemütlichkeit.

    herzlichst Traudi aus dem Drosselgarten

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderDecember 11, 2014 at 3:28 PM

      Liebe Traudi,
      Danke, ich mag Kerzen auch sehr gerne, besonders die duftende Kerzen wie diese grünen.
      Auch Dir und Familie einen besinnlichen 3. Adventssontag und mach es euch gemütlich drinnen.
      Ganz liebe Grüsse,
      Mariette

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