Thursday, January 1, 2015

Treasures of Home


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With pomp, power and glory the world beckons vainly,
In chase of such vanities why should I roam?
While peace and content bless my little thatched cottage,
And warm my own hearth with the treasures of home.
~Beatrix Potter

13 comments:

  1. Love it, and I love Beatrix Potter. Did you ever watch her biography? It is wonderful. Happy New Year!

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    1. Hi, Ginny. No, I haven't seen her biography. I'll have to look for it. Happy New Year to you too! :-)

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  2. That is a good thought for me today!

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    1. Hi, Trish. So happy you're getting settled in to your new home. It is beautiful! Happy New Year! :-)

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  3. Beautiful! Have a great weekend Melanie :0) mari

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    1. Hi, Mari. I thought it was beautiful too! Hope you have a wonderful weekend and a blessed year! :-)

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  4. Happy New Year Melanie. Love the quote and describes exactly how I am feeling :)

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  5. Happy New Year to you too, Theresa! :-)

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  6. Happy New Year to you too, Felicia! :-)

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  7. Hi, Teri~
    Yes, I thought that was heartwarming too, and it's just how I feel! The simple ways are best.♥
    New Year blessings to you as well!

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  8. I love home!!

    Have a wonderful weekend, Melanie!

    Vicki

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    1. Me too, Vicki! It seems I love being home more and more the older I get! Hope you're all doing well! :-)

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  9. Thanks for stopping by, Marie. :-)

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