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Hello and welcome to my blog. If you like flowers and gardens, housey stuff, food and banter, then this is the place for you. I am a decorative artist, florist and maker of things. I sell painted furniture, plants and crafts, through a local retail shop, in my native Ireland, and wedding flowers from home. I am married to a lovely patient man and have a smashing little girl. I blog for the fun of it. Thank you for listening.

Friday, 27 December 2013

Do You Believe in Magic?

I do!
My mother did. She loved 1940's and 1950's Movies, she believed that world of glamour was real. Sometimes I think real life disappointed her a little. When it came to Christmas my mum tried so hard with her very limited means to make it special for us.
When it comes to Christmas I always get the urge to create a magical environment, a place where anything can happen. Little corners of mystery with candlelight and reflections and frosted snowflakes. Christmas on the beach is not for me, it has to be cold and frosty or it holds no magic.
I felt the urge extremely strongly this year, even though I was busy with the shop. I managed to get my living room looking a little like a Ski Lodge or Cabin in the Woods, and repainted our draughty hall a lovely rich pinky red. We had a wonderful time with family and friends and I feel revived and ready to go again. I am sorry I did not manage to post before Christmas to wish all you lovely readers and followers the Compliments of the Season, we were unfortunately without the Internet for about 10 days. I do hope you all had a wonderful, peaceful Christmas with a little touch of magic about it.

Here a a few photos of home.







I look forward to catching up with you all and would like to wish you  a 'Magical New Year'! With all my love, Linda x
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20 comments:

  1. Vintage Tea Time27 December 2013 at 13:26

    Your home is beautifully - magically! - decorated. Glad you had a lovely Christmas. Good luck for the New Year. Abby x

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  2. helen tilston27 December 2013 at 16:16

    Hello Linda
    You certainly delivered on the magic in your beautiful home.
    I love your wallpaper. So unique.
    Wishing you only the best in 2014
    Helen xx

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  3. Bonnie27 December 2013 at 17:57

    Oh Linda, you did capture that glamour and festivity of Christmas in your home. But I image your customers really enjoyed your talent from your shop!

    Happy New Year! Thanks for your sweet visit.

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  4. Sea Angels28 December 2013 at 02:32

    So pleased to hear from you xxx
    Your home looks cosy and beautiful and full of winter magic...I am so glad you have your internet back too xxxx
    Love Lynn xx

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  5. Georgie Steeds28 December 2013 at 04:09

    I love your decorative style, the colour in the hall is gorgeous (I have the twin of your blue and white jug!) And that wallpaper is fabulous.
    Have a very Happy New Year xxx Georgir

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  6. Nella Miller28 December 2013 at 09:49

    Just lovely, Linda...you did create magic! I missed posting for Christmas as well...I was busy with family and my son's new puppy...never a dull moment...wishing you every joy of the season..the photo of the deer wallpaper and evergreens is enchanting, N.xo

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  7. Janneke 28 December 2013 at 11:16

    Your home looks lovely Linda. Altogether it is not so bad to miss internet for some time, it may be difficult but also very quiet and peaceful.

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  8. Lynne28 December 2013 at 17:13

    Linda! Your holiday home is beautiful! Is that wallpaper, or did you paint and stencil the wall behind your fireplace? I love the mercury glass. I looks like "cool ice" in your pretty vignettes.
    I hope that you had a prosperous Christmas season.
    I wish you and your family the best of the Season's blessings.
    w/L

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  9. Madelief29 December 2013 at 11:07

    Dear Linda,

    I think you managed to create a magical environment in your home Linda! It looks very warm and inviting!

    Thank you for your kind words on my blog. It made me blush a little :-)

    A Happy 2014!

    Much love,

    Madelief x

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  10. Maria Glazacheva29 December 2013 at 11:33

    We wish you a Merry Christmas
    We wish you a Merry Christmas
    We wish you a Merry Christmas
    And a Happy New Year…

    Thank you for your sweet comment!!!

    Maria xxx

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  11. Dreamer Girl29 December 2013 at 18:03

    I just love the magic of Christmas. I'm passionate about crafts and photography even though I'm not all that good (just yet). I just love your photos! What a special Christmas celebration!

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  12. BadPenny30 December 2013 at 01:41

    lovely lovely lovely. Just found you & will return !

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  13. Catherine30 December 2013 at 08:17

    It all looks wonderful! Glad you had a good Christmas Linda and a Very Happy 2014 x

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  14. Helen Philipps31 December 2013 at 04:20

    Dear Linda Yes, I think I do believe in magic! Your pictures are all very beautiful here! Wishing you and your family a very Happy New Year!
    Helen xx

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  15. Room Seventeen1 January 2014 at 00:05

    Dear Linda, I wish you a happy new year!

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  16. Stan and Jody Gabara1 January 2014 at 09:35

    Linda, Just found your blog. I love it!! New Follower. Happy New Year!
    Jody

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  17. gillyflower13 January 2014 at 06:32

    Happy New Year Linda!
    Your home looks lovely and magical dressed for Christmas, and i'm loving that soft pinky red on the walls - so warm and inviting.
    Glad you had a great Christmas!
    Gill xx

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  18. Jenny Woolf13 February 2014 at 16:56

    I missed this lovely post at the time, but I am glad your celebrations went so well. . The colour of your walls is the same beautiful colour we have in our main bathroom. An unusual bathroom colour but just right for it, it's a quaint odd shaped little room.

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  20. Jane and Lance Hattatt22 February 2014 at 04:06

    Darling Linda,

    It is an absolute age...but here we are! And, what better post to arrive on than one for Valentine's Day. How lovely. What a delightful idea to give a little something to your daughter. We are certain that she will know how much she is loved but these little tokens of affection are always so nice to receive. And, we trust that she is not downhearted about the entrance test. We are great believers in that some things are not meant to be and that the alternative is often a better choice in the end. Whatever, she will, we are sure, do well wherever she goes.

    It has been a hectic time for us but we have missed those virtual friends such as you darling Linda who live in Blogland. We do so hope that you are all well and have escaped the worst of the weather which seems to have raged across the British Isles for so long.

    All love to you. You have been greatly missed. J and L xxx

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