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And the winner of the Orla Kiely Shopping Bag Giveaway is……
Thanks to everyone who entered, and I promise to host another giveaway when the next Orla Kiely designed shopping bag is released. In the meantime, the winner, chosen at random, is Suzann from The Olive Cottage. Congratulations to Suzann. And just because the bag is so lovely, here’s another photo! Coming soon to this blog…

Lessons Learned – and the Room of Gloom
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Daffodil day
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19th December – the party is over
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