Saturday, April 18, 2009

Sugar Plum Bakery Folk Art Painting and a Giveaway Painting!

"Sugar Plum Bakery" is the newest addition to my Ebay auctions.

Auralee's grandmother taught her to bake when she was a young girl and she turned this talent into a business. Very early in the morning the sweet scent of bakery confections and coffee concoctions drifts through the air guiding loyal customers to the Sugar Plum Bakery. Customers feel that the climb up the hill each morning and the descent down help to alleviate the added calories that her tasty treats cause. Her motto is proudly displayed in her shop, "Life is a dessert, sweet and satisfying". A black and white checked border surrounds the scene. Auralee's motto is lettered in black on a clay, red textured border. A coordinating black and white ribbon is wrapped around the edges of the canvas and is tied in a bow at the top.

Click on the photos for a closer view.

Remember life is a dessert so savor it!

GIVEAWAY TIME!!!

Win this little 4" x 4" canvas "Beloved" painting.

Description from the Bible Concordance: a title of endearment

Each and every one of my blog readers are very dear to me, so I decided on this painting for this particular reason.


Just leave a comment on this post for a chance to win. For another chance to win, please mention my "Giveaway" along with the above photo on your blog, then come back here and leave me another comment to let me know. Be sure to leave an email address on your comment if you don't have a blog link so I can contact you if you win.

Along with the painting you will receive a certificate of authenticity with this little story that goes with the painting:

Bob and Mona have known each other since they were little children. They were neighbors and walked to school together. They started dating in high school and were married not long after they graduated. The two newly weds purchased a little cottage and made it their own where they raised two children and a variety of pets. They know that their "Beloved Lord" has blessed their lives and hope they can be worthy of his grace.



Good luck!!








106 comments:

  1. That is a beautiful little painting!!! And "beloved" is one of my favorite words! I am going to post this on my blog now!!!

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  2. OK! I have posted it on my blog!!!
    http://scrapbliss.blogspot.com/2009/04/beloved-giveaway.html

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  3. Love both paintings. Please enter me in your giveway!

    Cathy

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  4. What a lovely giveaway! Anyone will be so lucky to win this! I would LOVE to be considered to be caretaker of this or any of your lovely paintings and so honored to do so! I will gladly pass on the word on my blog! Have a delightful weekend!

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  5. What a precious little painting.
    This is a very generous giveaway and thank you for giving us the chance to win a piece of your art.
    I will post your button and be back to tell you.
    xo bj

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  6. I posted it on my blog....my blog is about this giveaway! I am crossing my fingers....check out my post about this giveaway at http://cottagetome.blogspot.com/
    Good Luck Everyone!

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  7. What a beautiful new painting you put on ebay!! I love it! You can count me in for a chance to win the little beloved painting! I am posting it on my blog too! Thanks!

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  8. Catherine I forgot to leave my e-mail address: cmcdermitt1@carolina.rr.com. I also posted your giveaway on the sidebar of my blog! Thanks again!!

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  9. WHta a beautiful piece-please enter me into our drawing-thank you!
    tress
    tearose7@verizon.net

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  10. Both paintings are fabulous, Catherine! Oh how I would love to win!

    Hugs,
    Donna

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  11. What a special painting! I have the perfect spot for it! Count me in!

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  12. I love both of the paintings in your post but then I am a fan. I enjoy looking at your prints I purchased several times a day. Since they sit on my piano, I pass by them all of the time.

    Sign me up for a chance to win another CH creation.

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  13. A wonderful painting, as usual!

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  14. What a lovely little painting! Please enter me! ;)

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  15. Your work is just so beautiful. Anyone who receives this will be thrilled -- just hope it's me! Thanks, Joanne ~~ glamourgirljoanne@yahoo.com

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  16. I'm a subscriber to your blog. Joanne ~~ glamourgirljoanne@yahoo.com

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  17. I just ordered 2 prints and can't wait to receive them! I would love to add another to my collection! You have such a talent-enjoy the day! My email is: lyndsiehenderson@yahoo.com

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  18. Both beautiful paintings with great stories, Cathie. I'll announce the giveaway on my sidebar!

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  19. How pretty! Looks like a perfect little Lavender cottage! And you KNOW I love your art! Thanks for the giveaway and for coming to my cottage to see your art displayed in my home! Thank you!

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  20. Hi Cathie :)

    Crossing my fingers to win this time! I'll be right back....
    rue

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  21. I have it on my sidebar :)

    Thank you for another chance to win something from you Cathie!

    hugs,
    rue

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  22. What an beautiful painting. I sure hope I win!!! I'm going to put a post on my blog RIGHT now!!!

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  23. It is beautiful!! please throw my name in the hat thanks.
    Cindy

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  24. Great paintings! As always a wonderful little story to go with it!

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  25. Rue, I am new to your "Blog-fans" I love beloved what an endearing painting...I am now going to post on my blog

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  26. Please count me in for a chance to win!! Thanks for the giveaway!!

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  27. Hi Catherine. This little painting is so representative of the style that made me fall in love with your work and your books. I would love to be entered in your giveaway!

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  28. Very nice of you to offer such a wonderful giveaway! Good luck to everyone. Now I am off to post on my blog!

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  29. ok, it's on my blog now! :-)

    http://mynetfinds.blogspot.com/

    I'm so glad I discovered your blog (and I'm not saying that because of this giveaway) :-)

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  30. Oh, that is just the most precious painting. We have just moved to the country, and it would be just perfect here. I am new at this, and will try to add to my blog.
    Thanks again for entering me for the giveaway. This is really cool

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  31. Okay-I hope I did this right. I added your giveaway to my blog.
    http://mvaroad.blogspot.com
    and my email is redcorncob@yahoo.com

    Thanks for this opportunity-
    Rebecca

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  32. Ohh Catherine they are both so beautiful! Please enter me into your fabulous draw, I need to win!!

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  33. I mentioned your beautiful piece on my blog...Cyndi

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  34. I love your style! Very nice. I'm going to go over to my blog now and post a link to yours..

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  35. What a beautiful painting! I would be honored to display this in my home. In fact, love all of your creations...Barbara

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  36. I'm back to tell you that I mentioned your giveaway at my blog.

    http://garritygal.blogspot.com/

    Thanks for giving us this opportunity.

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  37. I just came over from BJ's where I saw your comment. I love your art. I would love to win this, please enter me in your drawing. I'm off to post this on my blog right now!

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  38. How pretty! What a lovely giveaway gift.

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  39. Such a beautiful giveaway - please count me in for it - I'd be thrilled. LindaSonia (baddabinda@yahoo.com)

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  40. Just adorable!! Put my name in the paintbox for sure.

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  41. Okay, you are being promoted on my sidebar!!

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  42. That is a great giveaway prize.
    Please enter me in your drawing.
    Thanks and blessings,
    Barbara Jean

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  43. I could not get your beautiful art pic to load, but did post about your giveaway.

    thanks
    Barbara jean

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  44. I hopped over here from Tatting Chic...I knew I knew your name...I use to have a Tole Painting shop in Oregon. I would love to have my name put in the pot for the beautiful givaway. laurie

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  45. Oh boy! How did I miss this for so long? Oh well, I'm just happy that I get to use your art to decorate my sidebar...sweet indeed!

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  46. This is beautiful painting I would love to win it I have posted it on my blog!!
    smiller50@neo.rr.com

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  47. Ooooo...thanks for the opportunity! So cute! Love your paintings, and this one would fit nicely in my budget ;)

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  48. I´m crazy with your painting!!Lovelyyyyyy!!!!Ilove your houses!!!!

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  49. Ok Catherine I fixed that small but very important detail, and I think I made it sound quite enticing to come take a look!

    Cyndi

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  50. This is a beautiful! What a lovely giveaway! I came over from Kathy's Cottage.

    Manuela

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  51. Your paintings are wonderful! I would love to own one!!

    Katherine

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  52. What a beautiful work of art. I'm visiting by way of Kathy's Cottage and I'm so glad I did. I love your work...and I would love to win this. Please do enter my name and wish me luck!
    inspiredtokens.blogspot.com
    inspiredtokens@aol.com

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  53. I posted the giveaway on my blog! I want that darling print!! LOL!

    Katherine

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  54. Love all your work. I'm keeping my fingers crossed and posting it on my blog. Mimi

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  55. Wow...LOVE your work! Please enter me in your giveaway. I'm off to read the rest of your blog!!
    Brenda
    pyramid@tctwest.net

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  56. I love it all! You are so talented. I love to play with flour/bake so I have the perfect spot for this in my home!
    Joyce

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  57. What wonderful paintings!!! Love these! What an amazing giveaway too!! We hope we might be the lucky winners!! fingers crossed!
    blessings,
    kari & kijsa

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  58. this is just beautiful, I am crossing my fingers for htis...
    hugs
    brenda

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  59. Catherine, what a beautiful painting! I would love to win this painting for my parents, as your story reminds me so much of them. They grew up as neighbors and starting "going together" when they were in Jr. High. They married shortly after high school, raised three children and many pets, and have been married for almost 55 years, serving the Lord. I know whoever wins this precious painting will be blessed indeed!
    Love,
    Carol B.

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  60. Both are so beautiful! Your stories make me smile and think how lovely life can be! Please enter me! Thank you for having this giveaway!!

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  61. the little story is very sweet, like made in heaven, as the chinese saying goes. love the little painting, just perfect with the story. god bless.

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  62. I seriously have goose bumps!
    "Beloved" took my breath away! We lived in and renovated an 1856 farmhouse that looked just like "beloved".....
    and it was a very beloved home for us!
    We left our hearts there when we moved.
    I would be thrilled to win this painting Catherine.
    I have adored your work and this would be a wonderful memory for our family!

    Hugz & Blessings,
    Dolly

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  63. I just love your work...beautiful. cherry

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  64. This is fabulous!!!! I would love to win and I am glad I found your blog. Cindy

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  65. This is just beautiful. I would love to be included in your give away. Thank you so much.

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  66. oh I love it. I found you through Darla's blog. This painting is so pretty. Does it help to beg???

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  67. What a sweet little painting. I found you through Valerie at Life's Little Garden.
    Thanks for allowing me to be a part in the giveaway.

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  68. I came over from Mimi's cottage. What a creative talent you have. I love your paintings, and would love to be entered into your giveaway.
    Ginger

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  69. Thanks for sharing your talents with us! I would love to have this grace our Beloved home.

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  70. Oh I'd love an original painting! I adore the prints I have and this would be so awesome. Thanks for the giveaway. I'm off to blog about it now. :) Blessings!

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  71. I've added a post to my blog! Here's hoping!

    http://proverbs31vs8-9.blogspot.com/2009/04/catherine-holman-giveaway.html

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  72. Your canvas is only 4" square? How enchanting!

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  73. This is beautiful and I have the perfect place for it. Have a blessed day.
    Victoria
    boobear06@hotmail.com

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  74. Your paintings are gorgeous! I adore the Beloved painting. Please enter me into your giveaway and thank you. ♥

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  75. I posted a notice about your giveaway on my blog today. ♥

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  76. It is so beautiful!!! Thanks for the chance to win. Have a great week...m

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  77. Catherine, I just spent two hours enjoying pouring over all of your work on e-bay...what an artist you are! Then my sweet daughter called and showed me how to properly jump from my blog to yours...now check it out, I'll think you'll be a little happier. Thanks Cyndi

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  78. Catherine, I just posted about your giveaway on my blog, so pick me, me, me! (hee hee!)
    Love,
    Carol B.

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  79. I just found your wonderful Blog! I love your artwork..it is so inspiring. Put me down for the giveaway! I would be honored to win this lovely little piece of your artwork.
    Good luck to everyone here!

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  80. What a great painting...I won't say little because some small paintings take much more time than big ones...I'll just say its beautiful...I've posted your giveaway on my blog...hope you get lots of feedback....

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  81. Oh this is too sweet! I would love to be entered in this lovely giveaway! So glad I found your blog!!

    blessings
    mary

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  82. How kind of you to have this give away. I would love to enter.

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  83. Hi Catherine

    Thanks for popping over to my blog. I've put up a little post about your giveaway. It's

    http://valspassions.blogspot.com/2009/04/giveaway-catherine-holman-folk-art.html

    Have fun!

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  84. Hi Catherine!
    What a generous and absolutely beautiful giveaway! Your work is so inspiring, and it would be wonderful for any of us to bring "Beloved" home...please add me to the list for a chance to win!

    LOVE your artwork...it really touches me!

    Hugs & Blessings,
    Becky S. at Just Bee 'n Me

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  85. I just happened to find your blog this morning and I really did enjoy it. I love the painting and would like to be considered.
    God bless.

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  86. I did post your giveaway on my blog along with your button. I think I forgot to come back and tell you.
    I am keeping toes and fingers crossed for this cutie!!
    xo bj

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  87. Please count me in. What a lovely giveaway.

    Kate

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  88. Ooops! Forgot to add my link to my entry.
    wcgs@nntc.net
    Just in case!! LOL!!!

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  89. 'Beloved' how beautiful and touching. j)

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  90. Another lovely painting.
    Please enter me too!
    Teresa
    tbarnardvolb@aol.com

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  91. Of course you know I am in love with all of your paintings. This would go so well in my home, where I have so many "beloved" things. Miss you bunches,

    Hugs,
    Tammy

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  92. oops, forgot to leave my email.
    tmreeves5@yahoo.com

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  93. What a beautiful painting! I am so glad I found your blog before the giveaway closed.

    Please enter me in the drawing.

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  94. Okay,I put your link on my blog! Hopefully all of my readers will come to yours!

    http://lindagoossen-grandmaspage.blogspot.com/

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  95. Well, I've tried to leave a comment and then one for my blog that linked to yours, but they don't seem to be coming up, so I'll try again.

    Do I get 2 chances for the painting, or do I need to come back? The painting is lovely!

    http://lindagoossen-grandmaspage.blogspot.com/

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  96. Beautiful painting with a wonderful story. I would love to be entered in your giveaway.

    Thanks!
    Melissa

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  97. What a beautiful painting!! I would be honored to hang it in my home.

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  98. Oh that is a beautiful painting and would be honored to hang it in my home. Thanks for the opportunity. Please enter me in the give a way!!

    God Bless~
    Debbie Jean

    lilscdeb@aol.com

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  99. I want to enter your painting give away too! I do not have a blog as yet but if Annie your beautiful dog can have a blog -- well I should try with the help of my friends - or sister Kathie (netfinds) You are very talented and give inspiration to people like me -- painter wanta-be!! :o)
    Have a nice Spring Day Catherine!
    Karyl(Carol)

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  100. Beautiful painting.. would so love to hang this where I could see it every day... please enter me..
    thanks for the opportunity..
    Kath
    kwkris@gmail.com

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  101. Catherine...I thought I signed up already but now I see I didn't...must be a little nutty!! Yes, please do enter me into your beautiful giveaway. Thanks so much.

    Ruth

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  102. How stunning. I so admire this painting talent and ability...I have NONE in this area and so admire it in others.

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  103. i love your painting please enter me. thank you.
    thingsilove-marmee.blogspot.com

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  104. You do the sweetest paintings! Anyone would want to live in one of your houses.

    Di
    The Blue Ridge Gal

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  105. Have you picked a winner yet? Did I miss it?

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Thanks for taking the time to share your sweet comments!