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Thinking of July 4th ...


I can hardly believe it is the end of June ~ July 4th is right around the corner ~ Summer is going by quickly ~ This picture is of an Americana Rag Doll I have in my upstairs office ~ I have quite a few Americana items, I guess the love of "Country" decorating has always stayed with me ~ It speaks "Home" to me ... What decorating style makes you feel this way?

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  1. Lovely doll Kristine! Such a nice face :)
    I have to say my favorite season for decorating is New Years. Until I got married, I used to go with my father to buy a Christmas tree, it was our tradition. But for the last few years I decided to "go green" and we have an artificial tree now. But the feeling is the same - I love New Year!

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  2. Thank you, Sonja ~ I have to be honest, I was never a big "Doll Lover" as a child, but I do like Rag Dolls now - I like the tradition you had with your Dad. I also like the idea of going "Green", we also have been using our Artificial tree and they look just as nice ... Happy New Year, Sonja ... A Year of New Friendships :)

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