someone is looking at you. someone is wondering what is outside his grandmother's door. someone is looking for excitement, mischief, and the ever hopeful wish for a little conjured distraction. someone is sending you candy cane wishes for a warm and cozy holiday, wherever you are, wherever you go, wherever you stay.
someone hopes you will get to be with those you love, someone hopes that you will hold tight in your heart the spirits and memories and love of those who've slipped away.
be safe. be kind. be yourselves. be loved, be cherished, be true. these things, we wish and hope for you, and you, and you.
xo
Copyright, Nina Bagley
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- Cathy Cullis
i find much joy in the words and art and connection with/of my london friend Cathy Cullis; her embroidered artwork, her dolls, her drawings and poetry all make me gasp. go take a look for yourself - you'll see what i mean. - Julie Whitmore Pottery
Julie's pottery is whimsical and dear - a true reflection of her beautiful spirit, and i have amassed quite a little collection of cups, tiny plates, a bowl with a robin holding a forget me not in its mouth. be careful, though - her work is addictive! - Kate Phillips - painting, vessels
check out kate's beautiful prints, and her really wonderful little torso vessels. kate is from scotland, living in san francisco, and i am beyond smitten with everything she creates... - Malaprop's Bookstore/Cafe - Asheville
my favorite bookstore - an independent one, of course, and in downtown asheville. go inside, have a cup of soy chai latte, and browse amongst the extensive collection of poetry, fiction, and art books for as many hours as you can spare...
Wishing you a little magic this Christmas.. Xox
Posted by: Kim | December 19, 2011 at 10:26 AM
Happy Holidays to you and Walter and all who read your blog! Hope you have a peaceful holiday and may the New Year bring you Love & Happiness....Lori B.
Posted by: Lori Burek | December 19, 2011 at 10:38 AM
Yes, Merry Christmas to us all! Especailly those with four legs and a tail.
xxx
Posted by: Julie Whitmore | December 19, 2011 at 11:37 AM
Nina, you are so dear. This post brought tears to my eyes. Wishing you all the best. Your daddy is smiling at you.
Posted by: Doreen | December 19, 2011 at 12:04 PM
Loveliest Christmas for you dear Nina, i hope it will be enchanted one. glittered with good memories...
love.
Posted by: Delila | December 19, 2011 at 12:12 PM
A very Merry Christmas to you Nina, Walter, and all your readers! Thank-you for reminding me of what is most important!
Hope xo
Posted by: Hope Amen | December 19, 2011 at 12:44 PM
peace and joy of the season to you...
missy from the bayou
Posted by: missy | December 19, 2011 at 01:17 PM
Merry Christmas, Nina, to you and yours!
Posted by: Frankie Kins | December 19, 2011 at 01:23 PM
Have a warm and lovely holiday, Nina!
Posted by: Diana B | December 19, 2011 at 01:29 PM
Nina, thank you for the wishes.Sending warm thoughts to you. May the light of the love you share with the ones who travelled and the ones who stayed shine on you.
Your blog is the quiet and peaceful place I always know I'll find when I seek it. Thank you.
Posted by: Carla S | December 19, 2011 at 01:48 PM
Wishing you and your family a peaceful and Merry Christmas.
x's
Gayle
Posted by: gayle | December 19, 2011 at 02:11 PM
and someone is wishing the same for you dear nina b....for you and all those you love, whether here or there. there will be a light somewhere amongst the decorations that is burning more brightly for you all this year...a star that seems to twinkle more than the others, seems a little bit closer perhaps. safe travels to and from....and hugs to all. merry christmas. xoxo
Posted by: Tina in McLeansville | December 19, 2011 at 03:28 PM
god i needed that so very much, and that it came from you holds special meaning to me, as one artist to another with our challenges and our survival , our comfort and our joy.
may light and love and peace surround you and yours.
xx0x0x0x0x0x00000xx0 nk
Posted by: Nancy Krampf | December 19, 2011 at 03:41 PM
Best Wishes for you too Nina, we'll both be without that special person, but they will be with us in spirit. Have a wonderful, creative 2012. xo
Posted by: Robruhn@ozemail.com.au | December 19, 2011 at 04:39 PM
Thank you...Can't believe another year has gone by so fast. You've been a constant in my life.
Posted by: sandra | December 19, 2011 at 07:15 PM
I wish you the Merriest of Christmases Nina!
Posted by: Pam | December 19, 2011 at 07:35 PM
I love the wonderful picture of your Dad, Nina. We all hold the memories of those we've lost this past year, deep within our hearts and souls. Bless you...
Posted by: ilene harris | December 19, 2011 at 09:05 PM
=-D!
and here are some stars for YOU to wish on Nina...
** * * *** * ** * *** * * * * * ***** * * * * Happy Happy to you!
Posted by: Monica | December 19, 2011 at 09:19 PM
May this season light your way to a New Year full of surprises and great peace. Merry, merry Christmas - hold the candles high and sing at the top of your lungs. Cheers!
Posted by: Katherine Langford | December 19, 2011 at 09:42 PM
Wishing all the same to you and yours!
vickie in kc
Posted by: vickie | December 19, 2011 at 11:10 PM
and you.
thinking of you tonight.
xoxo
Posted by: misty | December 19, 2011 at 11:32 PM
A peaceful Christmas to you, dear Nina.xoxo
Posted by: robyn | December 20, 2011 at 04:37 AM
Wishing you a happy Christmas, Nina. And peace and quiet joy in the new year ahead.
xo dusan
Posted by: susan | December 20, 2011 at 09:51 AM
May memories of your daddy warm your heart this season Nina.
Peace to you and yours.
Posted by: Emily | December 20, 2011 at 09:52 AM
Best wishes to you and yours Nina...and absent family and friends... xo
Posted by: Sue | December 20, 2011 at 10:30 AM
wishing you peace at Christmas, and for the coming year...............
Posted by: sue in melbourne | December 20, 2011 at 05:23 PM
Wishing you a magical time this holiday season and much joy, laughter, love, and creative adventure in the New Year. xo
Posted by: Jeannie | December 20, 2011 at 07:10 PM
xoxoxo......to you too
Posted by: carol | December 20, 2011 at 07:23 PM
Oh, a merry Christmas to you and Walter! xo
Posted by: Judy Merrill-Smith | December 20, 2011 at 11:28 PM
Be gentle with yourself and each other this Christmas. I love you, Nina.
Posted by: Cindy Ericsson | December 21, 2011 at 09:48 AM
May the memories of your father keep you warm this season. May the times you spend with your mother and family create memories for seasons to come. I wish you love and goodness.
Posted by: lilylovekin | December 21, 2011 at 11:16 AM
Happy holidays Nina. May your new year be bright.
Posted by: carole | December 21, 2011 at 08:11 PM
Thank you. God bless you and yours.
Posted by: Karen | December 21, 2011 at 09:58 PM
and to you, dear kindred spirit. and to you.
Posted by: sally | December 22, 2011 at 07:36 AM
And to you.
Nice to see that you'll be back at Valley Ridge!
Posted by: Ann | December 22, 2011 at 06:07 PM
Good wishes and joy to you from across the seas, dear Nina.xo
Posted by: herhimnbryn | December 22, 2011 at 08:15 PM
~peace~
Posted by: Sharon | December 22, 2011 at 08:24 PM
A beautiful and magical post. Wishing you the wonder of the season!!
Posted by: Seth | December 22, 2011 at 10:15 PM
Merry Christmas. I hope the coming year is the best ever. Thank you for making my day extra special when I visit with you in cyber space!
Posted by: Pati Ray | December 23, 2011 at 07:53 AM
hopelessly devoted....merry Christmas, NinaB.
Posted by: SusanS | December 23, 2011 at 11:08 PM
And to you too Nina, and may 2012 be one of the best, full of joy and laughter. Love Penny
Posted by: Penny | December 23, 2011 at 11:09 PM
I'm a bit late in reading this, but I love the beautiful message here. I'm so missing my mom and my young nephew who left just a five months ago. But I know they are celebrating with us in spirit.
May you be filled with joy during the coming year.
Posted by: Alice | December 26, 2011 at 12:03 PM
happy new year Nina from Carolina :)
Posted by: Vickie | January 04, 2012 at 06:09 PM