Monday, January 21, 2013

thank you...


for such a lovely welcome back!! 
I am overwhelmed and very touched by all your wonderful calling cards and comments. 
A big thank you to all the "quiet ones" for making your presence known!
xxojoan


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45 comments:

  1. Connie in HartwoodJanuary 21, 2013 at 2:12 PM

    I read your post the other day and was delighted to see that you're back! Hanging out at your place is always lovely.

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  2. He Who Loves an Old HouseJanuary 21, 2013 at 2:15 PM

    Welcome back!
    I love that you posted a picture of tulips because I thought of you yesterday when I saw them at the market!

    Best,
    Tim

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  3. Low Tide High StyleJanuary 21, 2013 at 2:18 PM

    You were missed! :)

    Kat

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  4. Elizabeth@ Pine Cones and AcornsJanuary 21, 2013 at 2:28 PM

    You we missed and it is so nice to have you back where you belong!

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  5. Crystal @ Ordinary DaysJanuary 21, 2013 at 2:48 PM

    Love those pretty tulips. Welcome back:)

    I'd love for you to check out my Scentsy Warmer giveaway if you get the chance!

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  6. RonJanuary 21, 2013 at 3:14 PM

    Welcome back:) I love the tulips.

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  7. marilyn sJanuary 21, 2013 at 3:18 PM

    Missed your posts. Glad you are back!

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  8. AnonymousJanuary 21, 2013 at 3:55 PM

    I am belated but also wanted to share how happy I was to see you back with your last post!

    Shea
    VB

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  9. niartistJanuary 21, 2013 at 4:06 PM

    Great photo Joan! Took me a minute to figure out that it was in the snow. At first I thought it was swimming in the middle of carrara marble ... welcome back!

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  10. Pinky at Designs by PinkyJanuary 21, 2013 at 4:21 PM

    SO glad you are back!!!

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  11. GramJanuary 21, 2013 at 4:28 PM

    I tried to include a comment the other day, but could never get into my google account, and finally gave up. When I looked at it yesterday, my daughter in law had changed to her blog, and, of course, my password would not work. Great to have you back!

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  12. AnonymousJanuary 21, 2013 at 4:32 PM

    I am also belated, but so happy that you're back. From, Rachel in Pleasant Valley, NY

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  13. AnonymousJanuary 21, 2013 at 4:52 PM

    Hi Joan, Niartist is so clever!! I thought it was your marble counter top. Beautiful shade of tulips. Sara

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  14. Jane@Cottage at the CrossroadsJanuary 21, 2013 at 4:56 PM

    Tulips on snow. What a perfect backdrop! You are also very welcome!

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  15. LayneJanuary 21, 2013 at 5:39 PM

    I am running late, (as usual) in welcoming you back. A few times when you were away, I clicked on your blog just to see if maybe you had returned, and I didn't know.... : )
    Good to see you again, and Happy New Year!
    Layne

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  16. SuzanJanuary 21, 2013 at 7:41 PM

    Such a lovely pitcher of tulips!!
    Glad you're back!

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  17. LA CONTESSAJanuary 21, 2013 at 8:29 PM

    GORGEOUS TULIPANI in the white vase.............
    Sounds like YOU were missed!Look forward to whats to come!
    xoxo

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  18. PatriciaJanuary 21, 2013 at 9:21 PM

    Yay! You are back! This is wonderful news today!

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  19. VanessaJanuary 21, 2013 at 9:23 PM

    Hi, Joan

    It has been a while and I am so happy you are back. The pictures of the snow are so beautiful and you are right it's very peaceful. I miss having 4 seasons. So glad you are back and looking forward to more of your lovely post. Have a great week.

    Hugs,
    Vanessa

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  20. ValJanuary 21, 2013 at 10:12 PM

    Welcome back, and I love that photo.

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  21. KelliJanuary 21, 2013 at 10:45 PM

    Oh YAY! I have been checking in from time to time. So glad that you are back. I love the inspiration found here. k.

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  22. andyJanuary 21, 2013 at 10:57 PM

    We're all just so happy your back !!!!

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  23. LH PhotographyJanuary 21, 2013 at 11:36 PM

    Joan....so thrilled you are back, you have no idea!!!!!! You were highly missed. Thank you, thank you!!!!

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  24. MichelleJanuary 21, 2013 at 11:43 PM

    So happy to see you back again, and love that you are bringing back the calling card. I am not the best decorator, and I am on a very limited budget, but whenever making design choices, I have often wondered to myself, what would "fortheloveofahouse" do? Now, I looked at the pics of your mantel and saw the small Pottery Barn votives and was thrilled to find that I had used the same votives on my mantel this winter. Such a nice coincidence. I am looking forward to more of your posts. Welcome back!

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  25. AnonymousJanuary 22, 2013 at 12:16 AM

    Welcome back. You were missed. I was looking back over your older posts, when I came to your kitchen, I fell in love. I am just starting to redo my kitchen and I want the same look you have. I too was thinking about soapstone countertops and was detered from using them because they are soft and will stain. That's why I passed on the black marble I originally wanted. Would you mind sharing the name of the place where you found yours. I was not aware that depending on where they are taken from they may be softer than other places. Also, how do you like your Wolf stove as I'm thinking that's what I may chose. And I have to tell you that I have an ongoing love affair with that fridge. OMG. Would have loved to have had that but my space will not allow. Thanks so much.

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    1. for the love of a houseJanuary 22, 2013 at 9:49 AM

      I'm afraid I don't remember where they said the soapstone was quarried... sorry. And I LOVE my Wolf! I hate it when salespeople talk someone out of something they really want:(

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  26. KarenJanuary 22, 2013 at 6:40 AM

    Hi Joan
    I'm really glad your back.
    I have a new computer.
    I'm hoping my comments won'disappear anymore.
    Kind Regards
    Karen

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  27. susanb.January 22, 2013 at 6:40 AM

    Welcome back! I've missed your beautiful posts.

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  28. Notes From ABroadJanuary 22, 2013 at 7:57 AM

    Lovely :)
    In about one more month, we will once again be back in your Time Zone :)
    besitos, C

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  29. Lady CourtneyJanuary 22, 2013 at 9:10 AM

    I was excited on Saturday to see Tulips in the grocery story, and are now in a pitcher on my kitchen table. Glad you are back, we did miss you! :) donna

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  30. KathyJanuary 22, 2013 at 9:10 AM

    J...Have been on a sixth month holiday myself....just finding my sea legs now. I still have to peruse all that I have missed on your site while I was away...and am so looking forward to it. Happy to see that you have returned...k

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  31. AnonymousJanuary 22, 2013 at 10:38 AM

    Hi Joan-
    I'm one of the silent ones who enjoys and is completely inspired by your casually elegant style!
    Thank you so much for the posts and pictures. It's always a welcome break in my day!
    Gillan

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  32. SoutherncookJanuary 22, 2013 at 11:28 AM

    Hey Joan, I didn't get a chance to post on your most recent post, should have left my calling card as well. I am so happy to see you posting again. I hope you have been well, had a wonderful Christmas and Happy New Year to you.

    Carolyn/A Southerner's Notebook

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  33. MaryJanuary 22, 2013 at 1:27 PM

    Am a native of Massachusetts but have been living in jackson, MS for 17 years. So love your blog because it is a little bit of home to me. So glad to see you have returned and hope your time away was all you had wished for.

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  34. AnonymousJanuary 22, 2013 at 3:01 PM

    Hello and welcome back! I was checking back periodically over the last few months to see if you were out of hibernation and so glad to see new posts today! Looking forward to more beautiful photos of your home and style.
    Patti in NYC

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  35. Moore MinutesJanuary 22, 2013 at 5:55 PM

    Hi! I just found you via Instagram and fell in love with your area of the country...wow! Gorgeous! Your home is absolutely lovely too. I'm looking forward to more photos. <3

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  36. The Elegant Economist, EdinburghJanuary 22, 2013 at 6:41 PM

    LOVELY to have you back!

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  37. PatJanuary 22, 2013 at 7:18 PM

    So glad you and your lovely home are back! We are finally getting winter here in DC area, but no snow yet. Here's hoping!

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  38. Julie Taylor and Danni GreenwaltJanuary 22, 2013 at 8:52 PM

    I'm so glad your back...hope you had a wonderful break and a great Christmas.

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  39. ZolaneJanuary 23, 2013 at 11:12 AM

    Hooray! I'm so happy that you're back, Joan. I missed your posts and pictures of Ella, too :)

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  40. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2013 at 10:19 PM

    So glad that you're back!! I have really missed reading your posts. Hope you had a wonderful holiday season.

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  41. EdieJanuary 25, 2013 at 12:15 PM

    Hi, I'm one of the "quiet ones"...it is so lovely to have you back! I absolutely love looking at pictures of your beautiful home. I'm a new follower from Atlanta. Happy New Year!

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  42. Karen M.January 29, 2013 at 10:02 AM

    I am so happy that you are back. I too have missed your posts!

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Welcome! Thank you for leaving a comment; you have no idea how much your comments inspire me to keep writing- I appreciate each and every one. Comments are moderated by me prior to publishing on the blog, so if you don't see your comment post immediately it will be posted as soon as I receive and read it. joan