some things that make me smile

Summertime walks through the Arboretum,

apples from our neighbors tree ( i just adore the little note ),

chalk drawings of kissing birds,

toy cars with flames + florescent orange windshields,

and rows and rows of hot pink begonias!

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9 comments on “some things that make me smile”

Natasha Burns

August 5, 2010 - 12:39 pm

Hi Juliette,
thanks for stopping over at my blog! I'm so glad you let me know you found it via the Art Saves story on Crescendoh. What a wonderful site Jenny has there.
Love your things that are making you smile, they are making me smile too!!!
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Kim Hambric

August 5, 2010 - 2:32 pm

Love your happy things — especially the chalk drawings.

I am having a grumpy day. After reading your post, I'm off to look for happy things.

Have a great day!!
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Kolleen

August 5, 2010 - 3:45 pm

i have really missed visiting you!!!!

i LOVE all your photos especially the sweet kissing chalk birdies!

smile on my face…thanks to YOU!

xxoo
k
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Susan

August 5, 2010 - 3:52 pm

I love that arboretum sign. I noticed they changed out the black ones that used to be near the entrance. Too bad, they were so pretty.
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jacqueline

August 5, 2010 - 4:41 pm

Dearest Juliette, thanks so much for making me smile! Have a lovely merry happy day and love to you!
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La Dolce Vita

August 5, 2010 - 10:17 pm

oh my free apples… yum!
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danasparkle

August 5, 2010 - 11:34 pm

your summer is so shine-y & bright.
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Abi

August 6, 2010 - 3:47 am

Ha ha… lovely images… and what a funny note on the box of apples. LOl
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gustavo alonso piñeiro

August 6, 2010 - 9:40 pm

Wow! I love that wrought Juliette think you're a great lover of nature and that is very important. Regards
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