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!

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! 🙂
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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
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nacherluver

September 9, 2010 - 3:49 pm

Lovely collection of smile makers 😉
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La Dolce Vita

September 9, 2010 - 4:22 pm

I always love your smile posts! : )
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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
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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.
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Megan Coyle

September 9, 2010 - 11:47 pm

Lovely photos – I like your surprise guest 🙂
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Dyan

September 10, 2010 - 12:33 am

Awww, these things make me smile too!
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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
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Jaime Haney aka ArtsyFartsy.Me

September 10, 2010 - 3:32 am

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