Saturday, December 27, 2008

A Year in Review 2008


The time has come for the Year in Review Party!

If you would like to join in on the fun please sign in with Mr. Linky below once you have your photos posted on your blog. Please use the url that goes directly to your 2008 Year in Review post (not just the url for your blog)! click here if you want to learn more about this party. Note: You do not have to do a photo mosaic, you can also just post regular photos if that's easier for you!

Please visit on the blogs below to see their "Year in Review"







94 comments:

  1. AnonymousDecember 28, 2008 8:30 PM

    Hi Cindy. Thanks so much for hosting this fun party! I hope it's such a huge success that you *do* decide to host one every year. It's been such a treat visiting you every day, and I look forward to more eye candy at My Romantic Home! ~Arleen

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  2. Cynthia's Cottage DesignDecember 28, 2008 9:00 PM

    Hi Cindy!

    Thanks so much for hosting such a great party :) it's such a great idea , and I had fun looking through some of my older photos and making new ones!

    And Thank you also for your sweet comments on my home! I have so enjoyed visiting you over the year too!! you've been so sweet and helpful too and such an Inspiration always!

    Happy new Year! ~ Cynthia ~

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  3. ElaineDecember 28, 2008 9:03 PM

    This sounds like fun. I will look forward to sharing my year in review!

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  4. Adriana OrtizDecember 28, 2008 9:17 PM

    I want to thank you for this great idea.I really had fun,too.

    Have a Happy 2009 with your family and friends!!

    Regards
    Adriana(an Argentinian in Canada)

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  5. Gypsy aka TamDecember 28, 2008 9:20 PM

    Cindy,
    thanks for hosting this party. What a great idea.
    Happy New Year to you.
    Tam

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  6. just a little bit shabbyDecember 28, 2008 9:21 PM

    Cindy!!!!
    I did it! I still can't believe it!! thanks for hosting this party. It's my first and I can't think of anyone I'd rather share it with than you and your gals!
    Thanks,
    Sandyt

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  7. December 28, 2008 9:21 PM

    This was a very good idea. It's a nice way to wrap up the year.

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  8. GoneDecember 28, 2008 9:25 PM

    Hi Cindy,

    This was such a great idea!!! I'm going to have fun visiting everyone this week!!

    ~New Year Blessings,
    Jan

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  9. CherylDecember 28, 2008 9:44 PM

    How fun! I love looking at other peoples homes--- I've sooooo got to work on getting my home a little "cuter" this upcoming year!! Your an inspiration, your home is such a cozy retreat!

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  10. debiDecember 28, 2008 9:56 PM

    Cindy,
    Thanks for hosting this great party...my post is up!
    Have a wonderful New Year!
    Debi

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  11. Ceekay-THINKIN of HOMEDecember 28, 2008 10:24 PM

    Hi Cindy. Well I did a collage...great idea...Happy New Year!

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  12. Happy To Be/ Gl♥riaDecember 28, 2008 11:10 PM

    Cindy I just did BLUE Monday...I would have done this one..oh well story of my life day late dollar short...hugs and smiles Gloria

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  13. AnonymousDecember 29, 2008 12:33 AM

    Thanks for hosting Cindy. I'm having a great time looking at all the blogs. This is a cool way to chronicle where we were and where we are now. Thanks again!

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  14. P.December 29, 2008 2:05 AM

    This is such a lovely idea. It is a pleasure to participate.

    Alfazema

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  15. FRENCH LAUNDRYDecember 29, 2008 2:13 AM

    Hi Cindy,

    Thank you so much for hosting this party. I am looking forward to seeing everyone's photos from this year. Blessings to you and your family!

    ~Judy

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  16. AnonymousDecember 29, 2008 2:26 AM

    Hi Cindy, this year in review party is a great idea and thank you for hosting it. It is interesting to choose the photos which describe your whole year. We should do this every year! :D

    Love Suzy

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  17. AnonymousDecember 29, 2008 3:41 AM

    Hi Cindy

    what a good idea and thanks for hosting the party, I'm off to visit some of the girls

    of course can't wait to see more of your home

    Sarah

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  18. bjDecember 29, 2008 4:46 AM

    Hi, Cindy, this looks like so much fun. Had I found more time, I sure would have joined in. Hopefully, if you do it again, I will be a part of the fun.
    It' fun looking at all the others, too.
    bj

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  19. Dawn-Hydrangea HomeDecember 29, 2008 5:57 AM

    Thanks so much for putting this together Cindy - I really enjoyed reviewing all of my pics for the year. I'm off to visit the others. Have a great week!

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  20. ElzieDecember 29, 2008 6:14 AM

    Sounds like a nice idea but I think I'll pass this time.
    Hope you have a nice day.
    Love Elzie

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  21. AnonymousDecember 29, 2008 6:40 AM

    Hi Sweet Cindy:)

    You are a doll and what a wonderful idea:) I hope you have a wonderful New Year!!!!

    Blessings,
    Carol
    http://raisedincotton.typepad.com/

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  22. GaylaDecember 29, 2008 6:43 AM

    This looks fabulous... I've entered my blog, too, and hope to meet a lot of new and wonderful bloggers... The world of blogland has been very kind to me these past two years. I always love love love My Romantic Home... Your effervescent spirit rules!!! Go blue and white!!!

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  23. Terri SteffesDecember 29, 2008 6:52 AM

    I am working on my pictures... trying out that new Picasa album so I am in a learning curve state right now... I plan to check out everyone's so come on by!

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  24. Susan @ A Southern DaydreamerDecember 29, 2008 6:57 AM

    Great idea! I am new to blogging..so maybe I will participate next time?!

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  25. fitty's pinky rose cottageDecember 29, 2008 7:02 AM

    Hi Cindy. I have my post up. hope all of you enjoy the pictures I shared in my blog. Have a great week!

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  26. CarolynDecember 29, 2008 7:05 AM

    Hi Cindy,
    Thank you for hosting such a fun party.I will enjoy visiting all those who join in.
    All the best in the New Year,
    Carolyn

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  27. Rhoda @ Southern HospitalityDecember 29, 2008 7:09 AM

    Hi, Cindy, I'm having a 2008 Top Projects Before & After party on Jan. 7th, so don't have mine ready for yours yet, but I hope you'll come by when I do mine!

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  28. Miss Gracie's HouseDecember 29, 2008 7:26 AM

    Thnaks-should be lots of fun!
    rene'

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  29. Free Art PrintablesDecember 29, 2008 7:36 AM

    Thanks for hosting Cindy! I can't wait to see everyone's things!

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  30. AnonymousDecember 29, 2008 7:46 AM

    Thank you so much for your good idea and for your comment on my entry..it was all I needed today...you make my day!! Kind regards from The Netherlands from Sylvia extra

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  31. savvycityfarmerDecember 29, 2008 8:05 AM

    thanks for yet another year of your friendship....be blessed, kindred spirit in 2009

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  32. Melissa LesterDecember 29, 2008 8:10 AM

    Cindy, what a romantic, creative group of ladies you have visiting your blog! I am enjoying going through the list and visiting each one. Thanks for inspiring us all this year!

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  33. ShirleyDecember 29, 2008 9:54 AM

    Everyone's photos are just wonderful. Thanks for hosting this party.

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  34. Mo..."Mo's Cottage"December 29, 2008 10:46 AM

    Thank you....What a great idea...It is always fun to see some new blogs get some great ideas and share some.....
    Happy Holidays...
    Mo :-)

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  35. AnonymousDecember 29, 2008 10:48 AM

    What a great idea!! I just added my link to your list. I put together a collage of some of my favorite photos from 2008.

    Wishes for much success,

    Kathy

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  36. ROSE VINE COTTAGEDecember 29, 2008 11:47 AM

    Hi Cindy,
    Thanks for hosting such a fun party! I just joined in the fun and want to wish you a happy new year!
    Hugs~Kelly

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  37. Kathleen GraceDecember 29, 2008 12:02 PM

    Thank you for thinking of this CIndy! I love looking at everyones favorite photos and thinking back on all the great posts here and at other favorite places. I think we should do this every year:>)

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  38. Local GirlDecember 29, 2008 12:26 PM

    What a lovely idea - thanks for hosting. A Happy New Years to you! x

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  39. suzanneDecember 29, 2008 12:28 PM

    I hope i now what i am doing, i would love to give this a try. Your pictures are so beautiful!!!
    suzanne

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  40. Stephanie ~ Angelic AccentsDecember 29, 2008 12:48 PM

    Hi Cindy! Just got my Year in Review party post up!! Can't wait to visit everyone's fav photos ~ what a terrific idea you had AGAIN!!

    I always enjoy my visits to your lovely home so very much. Looking forward to an exciting & inspiring 2009 with you & all the other great bloggers!

    Big TX Hugs,
    Stephanie
    Angelic Accents

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  41. UnknownDecember 29, 2008 1:38 PM

    I had a great time today Cindy! AND got the laundry done! I laundered and blog surfed! Thanks for hosting such a fun party. Oh and I liked the Mrlinkey thingie too! That was so easy!
    Happy New year!
    ~Rainey

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  42. Missy WertzDecember 29, 2008 3:18 PM

    Thank you Cindy! This is going to be so much fun. I will take me a couple of days to get around to look and comment on everyone's blog, but it will be worth it! Thanks so much for hosting!

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  43. Mo..."Mo's Cottage"December 29, 2008 3:31 PM

    Hi Cindy,
    Me again....Just wanted to let you know I have never made a mosaic before...just finishd one and put it on my blog....after almost a year I am still learning...
    Thanks,
    Mo :-)

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  44. Penny from Enjoying The Simple ThingsDecember 29, 2008 4:03 PM

    What a wonderful idea Cindy! I will go visit all of the wonderful blogs posted and enjoy them all over again. Thanks for always have such wonderful posts. Your home is always so beautiful and your ideas inspiring.
    Hugs,
    Penny

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  45. karlascottage.typepad.comDecember 29, 2008 4:19 PM

    I'm sorry to have missed this party, what a good idea. I will enjoy looking through everyone's posts!

    happy New Year, Cindy!

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  46. The MuseDecember 29, 2008 5:52 PM

    Cindy, i think it may be too late for me to participate...but i hope to visit many of those who are involved...it is a very pleasing idea!...

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  47. Maison DouceDecember 29, 2008 8:30 PM

    Cindy, I wanted to thank you for hosting this great party, it has been so much fun to visit so many wonderful bloggers and getting to know each other better!! Wishing you a very happy new year!!
    Isabel

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  48. AnonymousDecember 29, 2008 8:47 PM

    This is such fun. Thank you for hosting. I just found out about it this afternoon, threw a collage together and have already had 14 comments.
    Happy New Year!
    Charlotte

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  49. KariDecember 29, 2008 8:52 PM

    What a fun idea. Have enjoyed looking at all the fabulous pictures - Cindy, yours included!

    -Kari

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  50. Glimpse of My WorldDecember 29, 2008 9:16 PM

    Thanks for hosting Cindy...

    Have a great week!

    Valarie

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/33012352@N07/show/

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  51. BettyDecember 29, 2008 9:16 PM

    Cindy, I've enjoyed your blog so much this year! I think you should write a book on how to decorated a small space on a budget. You've done an awesome job!! I'm making 2009 the year that I finally paint my china cabinet white! Thank you for the constant inspiration!

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  52. AnonymousDecember 30, 2008 1:31 AM

    Hi Cindy thank you so much for adding me to your list, I have added you too..since I got so many kind reactions it might be interesesting to let you know that I will add mosaics to my blog everyday, all to the same one, the one of 29th december since it was your very nice idea..let's do it every year and start a national mosaic day.....kind regards, sylvia extra

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  53. Pink PrincessDecember 30, 2008 2:15 AM

    I am participating in this too, fun!
    I hope I did the mosaic thingy right, lol.
    It was fun and good to review a year full of happenings.

    Hugs from Marian and have a great 2009 y´all

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  54. Pear tree cottage!December 30, 2008 3:12 AM

    Cindy..........I just know I will be lost in the crowd here but from down here in Australia, your blog looks adorable........I will be back to visit again and again I am sure.

    Lee-ann

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  55. Ldy ~~ DyDecember 30, 2008 3:25 AM

    Well I am 1/4 way of viewing all the different mosaics entries. I am so enjoying it! I plan to stop at ever one of them! Thanks for hosting such a fun event. Maybe I will add my 2 cents next time you do it again! Happy New Year!

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  56. cherished*vintageDecember 30, 2008 3:30 AM

    This was so fun Cindy! Thanks for hosting. I had fun making my mosaic of pictures - thanks for the link. Happy New Year!
    -Karoline

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  57. Marja RijnsburgerDecember 30, 2008 5:37 AM

    Hi Cindy, by the blog of Sylvia/Villa Extra I came here. I found it a great idea to join the review. Because I was already making a year review.
    thanks for hosting.
    greetings Marja

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  58. AnonymousDecember 30, 2008 6:43 AM

    Have a HAPPY new Year!!!

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  59. AmyDecember 30, 2008 7:41 AM

    This is my first visit to you blog...found you through tongue in cheek. Happy New Year!

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  60. DixieDecember 30, 2008 7:48 AM

    What a wonderful idea Cindy! It made me take that little walk down memory lane! I've added my link, and thanks for letting me join in.

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  61. LorieDecember 30, 2008 8:39 AM

    I had so much fun doing this! Now I am off to check out everyone else's!

    Happy New Year!!

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  62. SandyDecember 30, 2008 9:15 AM

    Cindy,

    Thank you so much for hosting this wonderful event! I am so looking forward to exploring all the links. It was a great deal of fun to look back over all my posts for this year and pick one post and one photo from that post to highlight as a favorite. I do hope you will make this an annual event!

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  63. UnknownDecember 30, 2008 10:26 AM

    I love the idea. I left a link, hope I am not too late.
    Bye,
    Marianne.

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  64. PennyDecember 30, 2008 10:45 AM

    Just added my year in review post!
    Thank you, Cindy. Great idea!
    Wishing you a wonderful New year!

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  65. SGDecember 30, 2008 12:33 PM

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  66. RebeccaDecember 30, 2008 1:22 PM

    Hi there! I just signed up for this fun Year In Review Party! I have added my mosaic, and hope you all enjoy it!

    New Year Hugs and Blessings,
    Rebecca

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  67. akawestDecember 30, 2008 5:27 PM

    What a fun idea. I am looking forward to looking at everyone's Year in Review.

    Happy New Year

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  68. KrisDecember 30, 2008 7:26 PM

    Cindy, Thanks for hosting such a great party. Nice to reflect on the past year. Great to see what everyone has done and plan to do in the coming year. I've added my link. yeaaaah' Now I'm off to visit more reviews.

    Kris

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  69. TracyDecember 30, 2008 7:49 PM

    It's been really fun and inspiring going through everyone's Year in Review pictures! Thanks for hosting!

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  70. ~Becca~Bluebird RoseDecember 30, 2008 7:58 PM

    Hi Cindy; thanks for hosting this; I just decided to join in and added my link!
    I look forward to visiting all of the participants!
    :)
    ~Becca~

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  71. cottage farm villaDecember 30, 2008 9:16 PM

    Cindy, I know I was a late comer, but it was a way for me to give you recognition on my blog...since you were kind enough to all our fellow bloggers to host this party!! Your blog is beautiful...your home is gorgeous....and it is obvious with all your followers...that you are very much loved in the blog community! Happy New Year! ~Cheryl

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  72. MonicaDecember 31, 2008 1:50 AM

    Hi Cindy! I just joined the party- what a great idea of yours!
    Thanks for hosting, and for your constant inspiration!
    Monica.

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  73. AnonymousDecember 31, 2008 5:10 AM

    Thanks for hosting this, Cindy. It is so much fun seeing everyone's posts.

    Happy New Year to you and your family.

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  74. KimDecember 31, 2008 12:42 PM

    Hi Cindy!

    Sorry I'm late to the party. I just found you. Count me in for next year. I promise I will be on time.

    Kim ~ Chamomile Tea

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  75. KayDecember 31, 2008 12:45 PM

    Thanks for the chance to be on your blog!!!!Can't wait to see you in 2009.... Happy New Year Cindy!! xxx Kay

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  76. Blue MuseDecember 31, 2008 3:06 PM

    Hi Cindy!

    Thanks for putting this party together! I found you through Gollum, and am so glad I did! I will definitely be back!

    Happy New Year!
    xo Isa

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  77. AnonymousDecember 31, 2008 5:51 PM

    It was fun to go back through the year and see what I had done and the places I had been to. Fabulous idea Cindy, I hope it is an annual event!

    Happy New Year to you!

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  78. AnonymousDecember 31, 2008 6:48 PM

    Happy New Year, Cindy, and thanks for ALL that you do ALL year long!

    Hugs from Victoria :o)

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  79. PrestonJanuary 01, 2009 5:44 AM

    Better late then never but I got my year in review post finished and ready by New Year's Day! Woo hoo... Now I'm off to check out some of the others.

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  80. Grandma SeptemberJanuary 01, 2009 9:15 AM

    Hiya!

    Happy New Year!

    I was a bit late in posting this, sorry. :)

    Hugs,
    Tember

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  81. AnonymousJanuary 01, 2009 10:56 AM

    Hi Cindy...Better late than never. Thanks for hosting this party...You have such a wonderful blog and home....Thanks..!

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  82. Beth @ My Happy CottageJanuary 01, 2009 12:41 PM

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  83. AnonymousJanuary 01, 2009 12:43 PM

    I've been reading your blog for a few months now and can't tell you how much you've inspired me. I have always liked the shabby chic look but didn't think it was really "me". Our current decor is Tuscan but the more I look at your site the more ideas and touches I find I can incorporate.

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  84. w00ts upJanuary 01, 2009 6:24 PM

    Great party! I wanted to participate, but I've only been blogging since I think.... mid May and don't have that many lovely pictures. Hope you have this again next year, I would love to participate.

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  85. ElizabethJanuary 01, 2009 10:05 PM

    Hey, I did this without realizing you were the one who started it..

    I hope you are having a wonderful New Years!

    Blessings,
    Elizabeth

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  86. AnonymousJanuary 02, 2009 9:17 AM

    I'm joining the party a little late...thanks for hosting Cindy, and a Happy New Year!!!

    (Note: first Linky entry went wrong with the Christmas Title..., feel free to delete that, thanks.)

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  87. KatieJanuary 03, 2009 4:33 AM

    Love this idea! Looking forward to participating in years to come :)

    -Katie
    A new fan of yours in Japan

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  88. MaureenJanuary 03, 2009 7:36 PM

    Hi!
    This was so much fun. What a great idea. Thanks for hosting.
    Maureen

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  89. Country RomanticJanuary 03, 2009 9:49 PM

    Hi Cindy,
    Happy New Year. I love your blog. You have so many wonderful ideas and have been such an encouragement to me to start my own blog. Thank you, thank you, thank you!.......Katherine

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  90. AnonymousJanuary 04, 2009 9:25 AM

    Cindy - Thank you for the inspiration and the trip down memory lane. I am new to your blog and am looking forward to getting to know you! ~Kelly

    unDeniably Domestic

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  91. Kendra@My InsanityJanuary 05, 2009 2:30 PM

    I just found your party, so I'm very late, but I had a year end post I wanted to share. Thanks for hosting the party!

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  92. AnonymousJanuary 05, 2009 3:07 PM

    My goodness! I just found your site over the holidays & think I've died & gone to Heaven!!! Thanks for sharing your talents. I have soooo much to learn! LOL!!
    ~Kim

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  93. Chris KauffmanJanuary 08, 2009 6:21 AM

    Hey there I just added my list , I love a good year in review.
    Chris

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  94. MAYJanuary 10, 2009 11:12 PM

    Hi Cindy, my first visit to your blog and I just fall in love with it. Is beautiful and amazing. Happy new Year from Malaysia

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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave me a comment! ~Cindy