Sunday, November 18, 2012

~A Magical Evening

 This past Friday evening was a magical one indeed. I spent it with my husband at the Walker Homestead’s “Old Fashioned New England Christmas by the Hearthside” with the most wonderful folks!

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This post will be packed with lots of eye candy, so get comfy, grab a cup of coffee, and be inspired for a little  holiday magic!

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They have the 2013

“Primitive Days Calendar”

  featuring my photography available to purchase.

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There’s Father Christmas sitting on my husband’s lap…hmmm who was naughty & who was nice?

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Children’s book author & photographer Mark Kimball Moulton and Kris Casucci are sharing a relaxing moment.

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Mark photographed Father Christmas & I.

I’m a big fan of Mark’s photography, he inspires me!

http://markkimballmoulton.blogspot.com/

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Just a few of Mark’s books!

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Mark, Maria & I

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Sandi from the Cat’s Cradle Country Shoppe in South Hadley MA, joined us for the festivities.

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Sandi is giving her wish list to Santa.

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Penny from the Falls Country Gift Shoppe in Mechanic Falls Maine, came with her family.

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There’s Maria inside the Ivy House where she set up shoppe for the weekend.

 

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Lumpy, aka“ Santa Paws” dressed for the occasion!

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I want to thank all of the kind folks who came to meet me and tell me how much they enjoy coming on my blog and Facebook page, it really meant a lot to me!

I  also want to thank Paul & Kris Casucci for being such gracious hosts, it was such an enchanting & magical evening! You can still go to their open house today, or just visit the Walker Homestead anytime, just visit their website for more info.

http://www.walkerhomestead.com/ 

Blessings, Bonnie