Wednesday, December 24, 2008

Merry Christmas from Willow Manor

Our Lady of the Fruits of the Earth (detail)
Frank Cadogan Cowper (1877-1958)
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For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given:
and the government shall be upon his shoulder:
and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor,
The mighty God, The everlasting Father,
The Prince of Peace.
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Isaiah 9:6
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Best Christmas Wishes to all my dear bloggy friends!
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Lots of cheery holiday love,
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Willow
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62 comments:

  1. willWed Dec 24, 04:48:00 PM

    Cheers!

    Have a wonderful holiday. And, let's hope there's peace and joy from this day forward.

    Bill

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  2. Kaye WallerWed Dec 24, 04:49:00 PM

    Lady of the fruits... does that include me?

    ;)

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  3. GWed Dec 24, 04:50:00 PM

    A Very Merry Christmas to you and yours Willow! xoxo

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  4. The GrandpaWed Dec 24, 05:01:00 PM

    Have a good Christmas, Willow.

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  5. Cynthia PittmannWed Dec 24, 05:04:00 PM

    May you and all of your readers have a beautiful holiday. I look forward to reading many new inspiring postings in the year ahead-no pressure.

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  6. High Desert DivaWed Dec 24, 05:04:00 PM

    I'd only seen some of Cowper's portrait paintings before...just looked at some of his other work after seeing Our Lady of the Earth.

    Simply beautiful.

    Merry Christmas Willow!

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  7. Raph G. NeckmannWed Dec 24, 05:06:00 PM

    What a beautiful painting, and glorious red colour.

    Best Wishes for a lovely Christmas, Willow, and thank you for all your inspiring postings.

    (There's a card over at mine - feel free to print it off if you wish).

    May 2009 be a wonderfully creative year!

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  8. Betsy BrockWed Dec 24, 05:07:00 PM

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  9. Everyday GoddessWed Dec 24, 05:11:00 PM

    Very beautiful!

    Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones!

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  10. GailOWed Dec 24, 05:21:00 PM

    Such a gorgeous painting...the serenity on her face says it all.. thank you Willow for giving us a chance to focus on just one image and to absorb it for a while..
    Peace, Joy, Love to you and yours

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  11. SusanWed Dec 24, 05:24:00 PM

    Merry Christmas Willow to you & yours xo Susan, Winnie Dixon, Bleet, Oliver & Gus

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  12. UnknownWed Dec 24, 05:34:00 PM

    Wonderful Christmas wishes are sent to you and yours Willow.

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  13. A Cuban In LondonWed Dec 24, 05:37:00 PM

    Merry Christmas to you, too, dear Willow.

    Greetings from London.

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  14. Blue Sky DreamingWed Dec 24, 06:05:00 PM

    Magnificent!! The red and gold in the painting is magnificent...thank you for posting this beautiful painting and a painter new to me.
    Merry Christmas

    Mary Ann

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  15. sukipoetWed Dec 24, 06:26:00 PM

    A painter new to me too. Is he related to the Cowper Powys family of writers? Beautiful. Have a wonderful Christmas.

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  16. Brenda HeislerWed Dec 24, 06:56:00 PM

    Beautiful painting. Perfect for Christmas Eve.

    Merry Christmas to you Willow, and may our lives be brighten by your blog in 2009.

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  17. Leslie Avon MillerWed Dec 24, 07:37:00 PM

    As usual this is a lovely place to visit and find new things. Merry Holiday to Willow and all who visit here.

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  18. Hana Njau-OkoloWed Dec 24, 08:19:00 PM

    Heri ya Krismasi!

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  19. Ron McBrideWed Dec 24, 08:44:00 PM

    Merry Christmas, Willow

    thanks for the beautiful painting and the wonderful scripture.

    thanks for your wonderful blog and giving us a peak into your life.

    Have a wonderful year!

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  20. Barbara MartinWed Dec 24, 08:59:00 PM

    Willow, have a wonderful Christmas with family and good friends. Thanks for the wonderful posts you've put up this year that entertained us, making us laugh and remember how all lives are interwined.

    Barbara

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  21. Pamela Terry and EdwardWed Dec 24, 09:00:00 PM

    Edward and I send our very best wishes for a most Happy Christmas!!

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  22. UnknownWed Dec 24, 10:41:00 PM

    Stunning image for this day! Wish you a very happy Christmas, Willow!

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  23. Christian - Modobject@HomeWed Dec 24, 11:09:00 PM

    Wishing you a happy, happy Christmas!

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  24. JenWed Dec 24, 11:49:00 PM

    I don't know much about art ... but I happen to like the Pre-Raphaelites ... is this one?

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  25. LynetteThu Dec 25, 02:00:00 AM

    The Peace and Joy of the Season be with you and yours, dear friend.

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  26. UnknownThu Dec 25, 05:20:00 AM

    Happy Christmas morning, Willow

    It certainly is a beautiful picture, thanks.

    I hope you all have a wonderful day at the Manor.

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  27. An English ShepherdThu Dec 25, 06:23:00 AM

    Merry Christmas Willow (and of course everyone else!) and all the very best for the new year.

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  28. UnknownThu Dec 25, 06:40:00 AM

    I hop over from Elizabeth's place. Merry Christmas to you.

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  29. AnonymousThu Dec 25, 07:02:00 AM

    So happy to have found you this year. Merry Christmas and thanks for the little bit of inspiration and beauty you provide to my days!

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  30. ElizabethThu Dec 25, 07:21:00 AM

    PEACE.
    LOVE.
    HEALTH
    and all good things.
    Hope your day is busy and happy.

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  31. J.G.Thu Dec 25, 08:50:00 AM

    Thank you for beautifying this corner of my life. Wishing you and yours a joyful Christmas!

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  32. SydneyThu Dec 25, 09:48:00 AM

    Wishing you a very merry day at the manor. Looking forward to any pictures or stories tomorrow.

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  33. YoliThu Dec 25, 09:57:00 AM

    Same to you sweet Willow!

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  34. MaryThu Dec 25, 10:33:00 AM

    Such a glorious image to walk up and share coffee with - am so happy to have found your blog and hope the new year brings you joy.

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  35. ~Red Tin Heart~Thu Dec 25, 11:38:00 AM

    beautiful, beautiful picture. merry Christmas..xoxo nita

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  36. Anil PThu Dec 25, 01:07:00 PM

    Have a wonderful holiday. Wish you a Merry Christmas.

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  37. AnonymousThu Dec 25, 01:11:00 PM

    Merry Christmas, Willow!

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  38. MerisiThu Dec 25, 01:41:00 PM

    A very Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones, Willow!

    Merisi

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  39. TarunThu Dec 25, 03:51:00 PM

    Hey Willow,

    X-Mas greetings.
    Your blogs are lovely.
    Great going.

    Ciao

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  40. MerriamThu Dec 25, 05:31:00 PM

    Happy holidays and a pleasant 2009!

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  41. StaciThu Dec 25, 06:56:00 PM

    Absolutely beautiful!!

    Merry Christmas

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  42. LeeThu Dec 25, 07:09:00 PM

    Serene!

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  43. Reya MellickerThu Dec 25, 08:54:00 PM

    Thanks for the Christmas wishes! Back at you!

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  44. StriderThu Dec 25, 11:06:00 PM

    Merry Christmas. Strider

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  45. philFri Dec 26, 12:21:00 AM

    Merry Christmas to you and yours, Willow!

    ~p

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  46. EleanorFri Dec 26, 07:05:00 AM

    That is one of my favourite Christmas scriptures! And I love that red Madonna looking so stately and royal. I hope your Christmas was happy - I know it was. Mine was too although quiet. We were only six this year at the grand lunch table on the verandah on Christmas Day.

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  47. PappyFri Dec 26, 08:10:00 AM

    Classic scripture reference. Did old Leatherhead show up for any eggnog? Hope you and the family enjoy a happy and prosprous New Year. Pappy

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  48. BarryFri Dec 26, 10:48:00 AM

    Hope Santa was good to you Willow!

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  49. The Pink CowboyFri Dec 26, 10:50:00 AM

    Wishing you a wonderful Christmas from The Pink Cowboy in Dallas!

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  50. A Concerned CitizenFri Dec 26, 11:21:00 AM

    Happy Holidays to you, too, Willow! Discovering your blog was a highlight of 2008, and I'm looking forward to Willow Manor circa 2009! (: )

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  51. edi gardnerFri Dec 26, 12:46:00 PM

    I hope there still a little eggnog for me... Merry Christmas!!! I already found out that Charlie is a full time job

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  52. RebeccaFri Dec 26, 06:38:00 PM

    Merry Christmas and Happy Boxing Day..

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  53. Cynthia PittmannFri Dec 26, 07:29:00 PM

    Hi Willow, you're off in real Christmas land now, I suppose. I added a link to your blog on one of my postings and several blogger friends have written(family called)to offer up their appreciation for you ---and me for helping them to find the blog. You are a hit!

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  54. Blicky KittyFri Dec 26, 08:22:00 PM

    Oh that is lovely. I hope you had a wonderful Christmas! You're the best!

    Love,

    Laurel

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  55. MmmSat Dec 27, 01:10:00 AM

    Willow, I ABSOLUTELY LOVE this picture. Nver seen it before. It is incredible. Wow, wow, wow. Thank you for posting it,

    Lvoely verse too. So stirring.

    and I wish you a very very very merry christma season too Willow. you and all your family.

    thank you for being such a talented, lovely blogger. We love you out here.

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  56. Laura in ParisSat Dec 27, 10:06:00 AM

    Best Wishes for a Happy and Healthy 2009!

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  57. SabrinaSat Dec 27, 07:02:00 PM

    Nice blog! You sound like someone I'd like to have an Earl Grey with! As we scrolled down your recent posts, my 2 year old said "Nummy cookies," to your picture of, well, nummy cookies. I thought you would enjoy that. ;)

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  58. DarylSat Dec 27, 08:54:00 PM

    Merry Christmas!

    :-Daryl

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  59. Grace Sat Dec 27, 09:32:00 PM

    Great post, Willow. Your blog is worth visiting as always.
    Have a happy new year to you and to the family. :)

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  60. Tess KincaidSun Dec 28, 06:41:00 PM

    Thank you for all your lovely Christmas wishes, dear bloggy friends!! All of us at Willow Manor had an extra wonderful holiday. x

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  61. spacedlawMon Dec 29, 01:55:00 AM

    Beautiful painting. I think I might have missed Christmas altogether this year...
    Hope you had a good one.

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  62. AnonymousMon Dec 29, 07:36:00 PM

    Hope you had a great Christmas and have a very Happy New Years!

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