Thanksgiving roses in Macon pottery on a tablecloth from Vouvray, France..
The winner of the Thanksgiving book giveaway is Nihal of Crossroads Istanbul. A copy of Candace Bushnell's new book One Fifth Avenue will soon be on its way to her. Thanks to all who participated. Check back soon to enter a Christmas holiday giveaway.
WWII caves explored in France
Here's an astonishing story about caves that sheltered residents of Caen, France during World War II. Learn more at the Caen Memorial website.
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Oh so lovely and kind messages left, I wanted to give my sincere thanks each single of your very dear readers Tara. You're so blessed and loved writer, that I'm very sure. And, sweet Jordana, very lucky to have a mother like yourself.
FYI, e-mailed the requested info to your attention Tara.
Oh opéra was stunning, enjoyed very much. A story of Violetta and Alfredo.. a bit tragically ended but story to take lessons.
Posted by: Nihal | 30 November 2008 at 19:56
These flowers are really beautiful. my favorite color roses.
Hope you are are well, lovely Tara. And that you had a good Thanksgiving. Miss you. ((hug))
:)
Posted by: amber | 30 November 2008 at 06:24
Those have got to be some of the most gorgeous roses I have ever seen. Breathtaking.
Posted by: Carla | 30 November 2008 at 04:25
You are pure class my friend, pure class! Glad you had a nice holiday. smooches
Posted by: Leau | 30 November 2008 at 02:48
i can smell those flowers from here! i adore yellow roses and these are simply beautifully photographed..filling the frame completely with all that color! happy holiday weekend to you dear.
xo
Posted by: Robin Laws | 29 November 2008 at 21:16
Chris, you are too kind. Thanks so much for the lovely kudos.
Posted by: Tara Bradford | 29 November 2008 at 19:30
Gillian, you will like Istanbul, I think. Quite a unique place. Thanks for the nice comments about the roses. xoxox
Posted by: Tara Bradford | 29 November 2008 at 19:29
Nihal, you are very welcome. I hope you enjoy the book. How wonderful that you're attending the opera today!
Posted by: Tara Bradford | 29 November 2008 at 19:28
Thank you, Elizabeth! Hope you had a lovely Thanksgiving celebration. Are you missing Marrakesh?
Posted by: Tara Bradford | 29 November 2008 at 19:27
Congrats to the winner!!!
Posted by: My Melange | 29 November 2008 at 18:05
LOOK at that photo?! No, really. Go back and look. I'll wait.
Is that just brimming with life? Which is odd, since they're cut. But anyway, I love it. pretty pretty.
Thank you for the link. Your blog opens us up to the world.
Posted by: Chris | 29 November 2008 at 17:59
Beautiful roses Tara! Lucky Nihal winning your book!Truly amazing the will to survive reading the story of the People in caves!
Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!
love and light NG
Posted by: naturegirl | 29 November 2008 at 17:40
Congratulations to Nihal! I will have to go read Crossroads Istanbul. Istanbul is on my list of cities to see before I kick it.
;)
Off to explore your links now...lovely roses! I adore how you arranged them....the pottery and tablecloth are so pretty.
xox
Posted by: Gillian daSilva | 29 November 2008 at 16:03
Oh my goodness ~many thanks for this wonderful giveaway, my chere Tara. Very surprised. I will certainly read it and think of your generous nature~.
Year 2008 has been wonderful and full of ''thanks'' for me indeed. Much love to you for being so sweet and adorable like those wonderful roses as well.
Now I'm invited for Verdi's Opera /La Traviata, I gotta run. I'll e-mail you later today, tomorrow.
Hugs from chilly Ist'l. Blessings!
Posted by: Nihal | 29 November 2008 at 15:27
Such colors for late autumn.
Reminds me of Marrakesh.
Such repleteness after the feast.............
Posted by: elizabeth | 29 November 2008 at 13:50