things that make me smile

Surprise guests,
 getting random coffee mugs at diners (this one was perfect for me),
 serendipity,
 and raindrops after a storm.
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ps. i’ve been loving your responses to my feature on malia’s blog yesterday on tuesday! THANK YOU so very much for all of your kindness and support!

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11 comments on “things that make me smile”

  • Cathy Bueti

    September 9, 2010 - 12:30 pm

    Juliette these photos are beautiful! How could you not smile looking at them especially the sweet kitty! Have a wonderful day! 🙂

  • colephillips

    September 9, 2010 - 2:13 pm

    Juliette,

    I found your blog via Illustration Friday; your artwork is beautiful. I especially like your “Thine and Thou” piece. Absolutely stunning.

    Cole

  • nacherluver

    September 9, 2010 - 3:49 pm

    Lovely collection of smile makers 😉

  • La Dolce Vita

    September 9, 2010 - 4:22 pm

    I always love your smile posts! : )

  • Mundo Mundaca

    September 9, 2010 - 9:19 pm

    Hi Juliette,I loved your photos .. your kitten looks so much like my little cat Theo.
    xoxo
    yasmin

  • Dee

    September 9, 2010 - 10:37 pm

    I want to start my comment by saying Congratulations on being chosen to be in Somerset. Wahoo for you!!! I will be sure to keep my eye open for it. Things that make me smile are good news like yours and kittys visitng at my door.

  • Megan Coyle

    September 9, 2010 - 11:47 pm

    Lovely photos – I like your surprise guest 🙂

  • Dyan

    September 10, 2010 - 12:33 am

    Awww, these things make me smile too!

  • rachel awes

    September 10, 2010 - 2:36 am

    congrats about somerset
    & all the sweet smiling things
    & i just need to say that
    your art somehow
    brings me to
    the girl in me
    & primal senses
    & core play.
    thank you for such
    a deep beauty gift.
    xoxox

  • Jaime Haney aka ArtsyFartsy.Me

    September 10, 2010 - 3:32 am

    did it's job and made me smile, too!

  • Concetta

    September 10, 2010 - 8:42 am

    Ahhh yes, I especially like the random cups! (and and we are getting two kittens soon so I am sure my blog will be featuring kitty pics in amongst the art!)

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