Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Happy holidays, everyone!

Hi Everyone! I hope you all have been well and wanted to thank you SO very much for visiting recently while I've been away. I'm just sending a quick shout out to Nate Padavick and Salli Swindell for honoring me today with their kind "favorite of the day" at their awesome blog theydrawandcook.com. They're hosting a 31 day holiday recipe extravaganza and I've been enjoying visiting each day to see all of the fun illustrated recipes. I also sent in another recipe which was shown on Dec. 1st, that I thought I'd share with you here as well as the hot drink is wonderful for the holiday season.

I am planning to return to the blog in the new year..hopefully I'll have something to share, but in the meantime I just want to send my heartfelt wishes of happiness and peace to you and those you love at this time of the year. As I spend valuable time with my family, and as I get older (yoiks), I am 100% certain that we must appreciate each day that we are blessed with.
Big hugs, Shirley

39 comments:

  1. Glad to see you back! Congrats on the "They Draw and Cook" feature.

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  2. Thank you Shirley for the warm wishes and festive illustrations! Thanks for dropping me a line. Miss you often, but it makes the times when you pop up.... that much better! Merry Blessed Christmas to you and all your loved ones!!

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  3. Shirley, these are adorable! Congratulations for getting featured on the Food Network blog too.

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  4. Yum! May I jump into the chocolate with this little piggy?
    Glad to see that you've been busy creating magic for the holidays (and wheee-hee!) for your feature on FN!
    Merry Christmas to you and the lights of your life! Can't wait to see more beauty from you in the new year! :o)

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  5. Hi Shirley - That Chocolate dipping anything sounds like a great idea and looks delicious hehe :) Merry Christmas! xoxo :)

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  6. Chocolate dipped MEEEE! Oh, Shirley! It's so good to see you popping your head in. Beautiful works. Of course, nothing but the best with you, always. Look how the chocolate glistens. It would make Mr. Wonka proud (oops, I spelled it Wonky at first). And the cider illustrations makes me feel all warm and fuzzy! A big, love-filled congratulations on the feature!

    Hope you and your family have the very best Christmas. See you in the new year! xoxo

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  7. Wow! These look Great! The sense of family and togetherness is perfect. Great illustrations!

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  8. Oh wow wow wow wow wow! Is that enough? How about two more? WOW WOW! I love it! I started my vacation for the rest of the year, but was so glad to see that you came out for a post. Have the best of holidays and I hope you're having a wonderful time with your family. Hopefully I'll see more on the other side of the new year! All the best to you and your family.

    Donny

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  9. these are just awesome. Shirley! Your work makes me feel all cozy and warm-thanks, I needed something to get me in the holiday spirit! Have a great Christmas and a happy and productive new year. Looking forward to all your great work to come.

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  10. OH just sweet as can be !!! Merry Christmas

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  11. Great to see you popping up here Shirley.I LOVE the recipes and wonderful illustrations. Wishing you also a very Merry Christmas and every happiness in 2011. See you back here soon. We are having a white christmas here in the UK....brrr!
    Take care, love Jane x

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  12. Ooooooo... yummy! Have a lovely Christmas!

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  13. They are both so wonderful! I love how you create a warm delightful scene. Congrats on the feature!

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  14. So good to see you back with oodles and oodles of chocolate, Shirley!!! I LOVE the little piggy swimming in it...I would probably do the same!

    Both pieces are done beautifully (no surprise there!), and a big congrats for making the feature...

    Have a jolly holiday, my sweet! oxox

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  15. shirley these look amazing! makes me hungry!
    i hope you and yours have the happiest of holidays!! look forward to seeing more posts in 2011! cheers!

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  16. Thank you for stopping by Shirley! Happy Holidays to you! Again congrats on being featured, you very much deserve the recognition! Both illustrations are delightful!

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  17. How wonderful to hear from you again, Shirley! I hope you and yours have a most wonderful holiday - and I will look forward to your blogging return in the New Year! Theresa

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  18. So cute,
    Happy Holidays to you too ♥

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  19. Happy to see you back!The illo is so cute!
    I want to wish you a Merry Xamas and a Happy New Year:)

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  20. LOVE the chocolate dipped anything illustration, Shirley! So good to see you back! Wishing you a Very Merry Christmas and happy New Year! xxoo Heather

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  21. HI!!! Obviously I am not the only one who has been missing you in blogland. These are both beautifully done. Congrats on being a favorite; how wonderful! Happy Holidays, Happy new year and I can't wait to see all the wonderful things you do in the new year. Thanks for all your kind visits this past year. I've loved getting to know you.

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  22. Awe Thanks Shirley!! Your kind words mean so much! I can't wait to share my news tomorrow! Thanks for the early congrats!

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  23. Hi Shirley, Thanks for your good wishes!
    I also want to wish you much happiness and health, and also tell you that I appreciate all the comments you've left me on my blog since we met in cyberspace! I regret not come often enough to see your blog, but still appreciate being able to discover and see the work of an excellent watercolorist as you are.
    Much happiness to you and all your loved ones.
    I also hope, can still see, your very sweet characters.
    thanks!!

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  24. Wow!!! Your illustrations are great!! :))
    Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you Shirley!! Hugs

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  25. Hey what a mouth watering illustration :) And me on a well deserved diet too ;) ( a see food diet)

    Have a great Holiday Shirley. your work always makes me smile. :) see

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  26. OOOOOOOOOH How DELICIOUS!!!! Oh my goodness how divine and sweet! Shirley I have gained 50 pounds looking at this wonderful illustration. Madness I tell you MADNESS!! he he he he! Oh how I miss you. I know that you are so very busy cause I am too. It's been really busy around here. I miss coming by to visit you. Heres to a wonderful, fun filled and very blessed Christmas to you and yours Shirley. May your New Year be filled with laughter and sweetness. I send you many, many hugs.
    Hugs to you.
    V

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  27. Good to see you back, Shirley :-)

    Merry Christmas to you and your family!!

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  28. I came for a visit and a smile... Merry Christmas Shirley!

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  29. Merry Christmas, Shirley! Loved seeing your Chocolate Dipped Anything recipe-- just perfect. Best wishes for the new year!

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  30. Thank you so much for stopping by on my blog during your hibernation. It's good to hear (and see) something from you. Lovely chocolate-illo!
    Hope you've had a wonderful Christmas with loved ones and I am also glad to got to know you this year. Hope to see you more in 2011!
    Big hug!

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  31. I hope you have a Happy New Year :)

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  32. ..this so sweet choco illustration!!awesome works!!merry christmas and great 2011!!

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  33. im soooo happy you're back, hmmmmm... chocolate!!!

    a happy new year to you and your 2 faeries and my lover Monsieur.

    ps: please check your email ;))

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  34. I like these works very much. Your world is worm and pleasant :}

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  35. Thank you so much for your comment on my Holiday recipe illustration on TCAD - a huge compliment as I enjoy your work. I especially love how the little hands hold the cup in your Cider illustration.

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  36. This is beautiful! The layout is fantastic too. Happy Holidays Shirley! See you soon in the New Year :)

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  37. Happy New Year to you and yours Shirley. Keep the art flowing in 2011! Look forward to seeing more from you. Cheers.

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  38. Both are outstanding! You're truly incredible. Keep up the amazing work!

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  39. Happy New Year Shirley, these are truly magnificent!

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