Tuesday, October 1, 2013

In Honor of the Feast of St. Thérèse :: Apple Roses, A Novena & Another Giveaway!


I just finished posting the recipe for these Heavenly Garden Apple Rose Pastries over at Catholic Cuisine! 





I also have a copy of the Saint Thérèse the Little Flower Daily Journal to give away!  If you would like to be entered just leave a comment on this post, and make sure your email address is either linked on your profile or included in the comment so that I am able to contact you if you win.

I will be hosting a few more giveaways throughout the week, so be sure to check back! The giveaway will be open through Sunday, October 6th and I will update this post and contact the winner next Monday, October 7th.


UPDATE:
Thank you all for participating!

"If He permit that all the flowers of your desires and of your good will fall to Earth without fruit, be not troubled.  At the moment of your death He will know well how to bring to perfection [...] beautiful fruits on the tree of your soul."
-St. Thérèse, Counsels and Reminiscences
(This is just one of the many inspiring quotes found in the journal!) 

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94 comments:

  1. UnknownOctober 1, 2013 at 3:47 AM

    Beautiful! My five year old loves "baby Therese" as she calls her. I would love to win the journal.

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  2. Mom2SevenOctober 1, 2013 at 3:49 AM

    Sign me up! ;) Happy feast day! You make everything beautiful... your family is blessed! +JMJ+

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  3. KarenOctober 1, 2013 at 3:54 AM

    Those apple roses look yummy. I think I'll add them to my list of potential food ideas for today since we're celebrating a name day for one of my children today! The St. Therese journal looks lovely.

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  4. AnonymousOctober 1, 2013 at 4:18 AM

    Looks delish! Thanks for the giveaway!

    Janet
    jbaehrel@hvc.rr.com

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  5. Megan S.October 1, 2013 at 4:22 AM

    I just. Pinned you recipe to my little flowers board. Thank you for sharing.

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  6. KarenOctober 1, 2013 at 4:27 AM

    Oh, those look delicious!
    I would love the journal - beautiful and one of my favorite saints!
    blessings
    Karen

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  7. 9peasMomOctober 1, 2013 at 5:38 AM

    I would so love to win this journal, the apple roses look wonderful!

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  8. teriannmOctober 1, 2013 at 6:18 AM

    We are definitely going to try these apple roses!! Yum! Please enter me for the giveaway
    teriannm AT gmail DOT com

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  9. MelanieOctober 1, 2013 at 6:18 AM

    I would love to win the St. Therese journal! St. Therese is one of my favorite saints and this book looks so lovely! We just love those Carmelites! God bless.

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  10. AnonymousOctober 1, 2013 at 6:29 AM

    Saint Therese's items will be in Saint Louis this weekend. We are hoping to go to the monastery to see her desk and other things that are here for 2 days! jmjbewithme@gmail.com

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  11. AnonymousOctober 1, 2013 at 6:30 AM

    You are amazing!!! You have so many wonderful ideas- I cannot wait to get my new oven to make these beautiful rose pastries- two of my children celebrate her Feast day and I have a devotion to her being a Third Order Carmelite. I would love her journal- thanks for the chance to win. God bless you.
    brizeka@optonline.net

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  12. Sarah OOctober 1, 2013 at 6:43 AM

    Love St. Therese! Those roses are beautiful - I'm not sure mine would come out as lovely...

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  13. DianaOctober 1, 2013 at 6:44 AM

    St Therese is one of our best saints here, I named my only daughter after here, (middle name) and we are all very devoted to our little wonder-maker! Thanks for the opportunity, if I don’t win, I will be looking it up to purchase.

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  14. AnonymousOctober 1, 2013 at 6:52 AM

    I would love to win this for my little girl. We are busy preparing too! Thank you for all the inspiration. Jennifer

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  15. AnonymousOctober 1, 2013 at 7:27 AM

    Dearest Jessica,
    Thank you very much for your site. Please, could you devote a post or two to your favourite journals on crafts, bakery...
    Love,
    María G.

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  16. RaeOctober 1, 2013 at 8:35 AM

    Such beautiful roses! And the journal looks lovely, too. I am on the last pages of my current journal….

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  17. elmOctober 1, 2013 at 9:13 AM

    BEAUTIFUL apple roses! Of course... not an apple in the house. Grrrr. Need to find a local orchard to go picking!!!

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  18. SaraOctober 1, 2013 at 9:27 AM

    I would love this journal! I love St. Therese and named my daughter after her. It would be a lovely birthday gift-my birthday is the 7th. :)

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  19. AnonymousOctober 1, 2013 at 9:41 AM

    Your apple roses look so good, it's as if I could smell them through screen. Thank you for the great give aways! Peace! And enjoy today!
    Dawn
    juanitaskitchen@hotmail.com

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  20. Lisa HOctober 1, 2013 at 9:43 AM

    What beautiful apple roses! You amaze and inspire me. Thank you for your generosity in sharing a wonderful journal, all the things women love. God bless you and your family. jmj@aimhighgroup.com

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  21. LorieOctober 1, 2013 at 9:46 AM

    Looks like another super nice give away! Thanks for the chance to win! Your apple roses look beautiful and yummy! I will have to check out how to make them. 3lipps@cox.net

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  22. JennyOctober 1, 2013 at 10:02 AM

    You are so inspiring! Thank you for your wonderful Ideas. Our family will be enjoying this day with the special rose treat for St Therese! My daughter would love the Journal! That is so beautiful! God Bless!

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  23. Grace HincapieOctober 1, 2013 at 10:09 AM

    Thank you so much for this opportunity! By the way, beautiful apple roses!
    grace(at)aimhighgroup(dot)com

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  24. Katie V.October 1, 2013 at 10:12 AM

    Would love it! Katieacorkery@yahoo.com

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  25. AnonymousOctober 1, 2013 at 10:39 AM

    My children and I have been praying her novena. I hope answered prayers will inspire them to want to pray more novenas. A beautiful Catholic tradition passed along. The journal would be a lovely place to record all those prayers! Thank you! Michelle

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  26. The Dilanji FamilyOctober 1, 2013 at 10:42 AM

    Please enter me for the journal! Thanks gldilanji@gmail.com

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  27. UnknownOctober 1, 2013 at 11:18 AM

    Happy Feast of St. Therese!! Beautiful rose pastries!

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  28. WendyOctober 1, 2013 at 11:20 AM

    What beautiful roses for this feast day. Thank you for sharing and hosting the giveaway.

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  29. AnonymousOctober 1, 2013 at 11:49 AM

    What a beautiful journal. My daughter would love it. Thanks so much
    Betsy.
    Betsybarkley at yahoo dot com

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  30. UnknownOctober 1, 2013 at 11:50 AM

    Beautiful. I posted on my IG account. Love your blogs.

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  31. JacquiOctober 1, 2013 at 11:51 AM

    LOVE those roses! I'd love that journal, because I need some heavy inspiration for this school year. We had a busy summer and September and I'm having a hard time getting back into the swing of school - so are the kids =(

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  32. Jackie COctober 1, 2013 at 12:00 PM

    I love how beautiful these came out to be. Beautiful honor for the Little Flower! LOVE!

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  33. KimOctober 1, 2013 at 12:12 PM

    Beautiful!! Please enter me!

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  34. AnonymousOctober 1, 2013 at 12:37 PM

    Thank you for another opportunity for a give-away. My husband and I actually named our daughter after St. Therese. laura@gomezonline.com

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  35. melOctober 1, 2013 at 1:07 PM

    that journal is lovely! I love the little apple roses too. They came out wonderfully. :)

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  36. AnonymousOctober 1, 2013 at 1:15 PM

    What a beautiful give away for such a special Saint! Our family homeschools and we have seven children as well. Our youngest was just born two months ago and her middle name is Rose!
    God bless,
    LynAnn clabowman@myubah.com

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  37. AnonymousOctober 1, 2013 at 1:52 PM

    Beautiful apples and a healthy treat too. I'd like to start journaling again so I'll enter this generous giveaway.

    Blessings,

    Jen Paterson
    jpaterson80@yahoo.com

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  38. CmerieOctober 1, 2013 at 3:17 PM

    I would love to win! I just love your blog. I get so much inspiration from it!

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  39. BelovedOctober 1, 2013 at 3:23 PM

    Please enter me too! cj_lapier (at) hotmail (dot) com

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  40. JennyOctober 1, 2013 at 3:54 PM

    What a lovely giveaway! Thanks for offering it!
    jenny (at) campbellfam (dot) com :)

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  41. The girl who painted treesOctober 1, 2013 at 4:06 PM

    Those apple roses look lovely and delicious. I will have to remember to make those next year! Please enter me for the giveaway. thegirlwhopaintedtrees at gmail dot com.

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  42. ChristinaOctober 1, 2013 at 5:04 PM

    This looks beautiful! I would love to win! Thank you!
    Pcmaneyfamily @ gmail dot com

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  43. AnonymousOctober 1, 2013 at 5:04 PM

    Oh, how wonderful. Thank you for the giveaway!

    kirimiller@comcast.net

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  44. AllisonOctober 1, 2013 at 5:42 PM

    Please enter me in the drawing!! I would love to give this to my sister for her feast day. : )

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  45. noreenOctober 1, 2013 at 6:15 PM

    Hi Jessica, your Heavenly pastry looks so pretty. Hope its easy to make! I would love to enter your giveaway. God bless. Noreenjohnson7@gmail.com

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  46. ambuono23@yahoo.comOctober 1, 2013 at 7:01 PM

    I'm so inspired by your site! Started the novena with my family tonight! :) I would love to be included in the give away.

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  47. MeganOctober 1, 2013 at 7:04 PM

    What a beautiful journal and amazing seasonal recipe, I can't wait to bake them with my children! Thanks, please enter me in the drawing! God Bless, meganthimons@gmail.com

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  48. AnonymousOctober 1, 2013 at 7:22 PM

    I'd love to win the journal; we attribute my current (and third) pregnancy to St. Therese's intercession.
    cpegis@yahoo.com

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  49. Donna AliceOctober 1, 2013 at 7:29 PM

    Maybe I will try the apples on thurs. which is my sister's birthday! I'd love to win the journal - donnaalice540@msn.com. Blessings!

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  50. Patty VOctober 1, 2013 at 8:05 PM

    We will definitely be trying these on Thursday (traditional)!

    Deogratias4@live.com

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  51. UnknownOctober 1, 2013 at 8:17 PM

    Beautiful roses.....would love the journal :) jenny_t233@hotmail.com

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  52. John and KelliOctober 1, 2013 at 9:20 PM

    Love the apple treats and the journal!

    Kelli divinemercy6@sbcglobal.net

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  53. KCOctober 1, 2013 at 9:47 PM

    LOVE your blog... thank you for all the time you put into it! l e e k e l l y c o l e at gmail.com

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  54. JulieOctober 1, 2013 at 11:45 PM

    St Therese has my heart. She is my confirmation saint and her intersession through her novenas is the reason I have my 2 blessings from heaven!
    You inspired me to step out of my laziness and make a rose apple pie. I think I realize for the first time why you feel called to celebrate the saints through the art of cooking. It is a grace filled activity when it reminds you of the saint's life!
    The journal would be a great way for me to record my journey this year teaching Bella her faith through home schooling.

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  55. AnonymousOctober 2, 2013 at 4:17 AM

    St Therese is very special to me and thank you for sharing a lovely Recipe...Thank you too for your generosity of the beautiful giveaway of the St Therese Journal
    rhangels1@yahoo.com

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  56. AnonymousOctober 2, 2013 at 6:58 AM

    Beautiful journal!
    erinrheamenke@gmail.com

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  57. Maggie WrightOctober 2, 2013 at 7:54 AM

    My oldest daughter is in love with Saint Therese! She once gave me 5 roses.......three red, two yellow, and one white. When I asked for her intercession, I had asked three questions. The answer for number one was to be 3 red roses, for number two I asked her to send 2 yellow, and for number three I asked her to send one white. I never imagined the answer would be yes to all three. :) holinessisforeveryone at gmail dot com

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  58. JulieOctober 2, 2013 at 7:55 AM

    I would like to win!

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  59. AnonymousOctober 2, 2013 at 8:06 AM

    Pick me!
    sibyl
    niemanns at gmail dot com

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  60. AnonymousOctober 2, 2013 at 10:37 AM

    Beautiful journal.
    rthnnsnchz@gmail.com

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  61. Andrea BOctober 2, 2013 at 11:15 AM

    Thanks for this offering.

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  62. montanamama90October 2, 2013 at 11:30 AM

    Another great giveaway! I am truly inspired by St. Therese and would love to have a journal that gives bits of her thoughts everyday. What a treat!

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  63. MarcelaOctober 2, 2013 at 12:04 PM




    i would love the journal! marcelalfaro@gmail.com

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  64. AnonymousOctober 2, 2013 at 1:00 PM

    Last night I attended mass at a parish that had prayed the novena all week long. At the opening of mass they precess with a statue of St. Therese., when they walk under the dome of the church roses petals fall from the dome as I'm sure many graces fall from heaven. It was a beautiful evening as the novena ended durning mass and we prayed a Litany of St. Therese and sang some songs about her.... There was a reception afterwards in the church hall, you rose apples would have been a hit!

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  65. AnonymousOctober 2, 2013 at 4:50 PM

    You don't have to enter me in the drawing... i just wanted to stop in and say HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! :-) praying for you today nd asking God to continue to bless you with all the graces you need to face each day. :-) ... and many more happy years to come!

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  66. AnonymousOctober 2, 2013 at 4:54 PM

    Oops...published that before I was done. :-). I also meant to that I LOVE those roses!!

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  67. JoeneOctober 2, 2013 at 5:48 PM

    Oh Jessica, you continue to inspire so many of us! Love the Journal. I just shared your blog with a large group of ladies that participate in an amazing Bible Study today. If you have a chance to check it out our website is www.walkingwithpurpose.com and St. Therese is our patron Saint! Blessings to you and your family!

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  68. mts4jmjOctober 2, 2013 at 6:02 PM

    Please enter me into the drawing. My email address is mts4jmj@yahoo.com. Thanks and God bless!

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  69. AnonymousOctober 2, 2013 at 8:14 PM

    Please enter me! Julie.zepeda.13@gmail.com

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  70. ShannonOctober 2, 2013 at 9:23 PM

    These look delicious! We are going to make them this week! please enter me too! shanmay2102@yahoo.com

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  71. JosetteOctober 3, 2013 at 2:42 AM

    Favorite Saint! :) josetteu@gmail.com

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  72. AnonymousOctober 3, 2013 at 7:20 AM

    Thank you so very much for this opportunity!

    Blessings,
    RMann
    ryashiki@hotmail.com

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  73. Karla in MNOctober 3, 2013 at 7:30 AM

    What a lovely Journal...Saint Therese is such an inspiration for Holiness...please enter me in the drawing, thanks!

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  74. Emily G.October 3, 2013 at 7:56 AM

    Happy Feast Day of St. Therese! We were blessed to be able to partake of a Solemn High Mass at the Carmelite Monastery in Valparaiso, NE, this morning in honor of the Little Flower. May God bless you and your beautiful family!!!

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    1. Emily G.October 3, 2013 at 8:02 AM

      I forgot to add our email: mgranth@hotmail.com

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  75. AmyOctober 3, 2013 at 9:46 AM

    Thank you for your generosity in the give aways. We love St. Therese! God bless your day!

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  76. AmandaOctober 3, 2013 at 11:14 AM

    Thanks for the great give away!

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  77. MeganOctober 3, 2013 at 11:48 AM

    I'd love a copy of the journal.

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  78. Jennifer V.October 3, 2013 at 5:40 PM

    I love your blog! You have such great ideas, Jessica. Thanks for the give aways.
    jenvo@att.net

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  79. LenettaOctober 3, 2013 at 6:58 PM

    Lovely, thank you for the chance!

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  80. AnonymousOctober 3, 2013 at 7:07 PM

    I love St. Therese! And your children are beautiful! Thank you!
    Jennifer I.
    jenanne7722 AT yahoo DOT com
    (obviously without spaces and with the appropriate symbols!)

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  81. Sue KOctober 3, 2013 at 7:18 PM

    I'd love to win!

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  82. AnonymousOctober 4, 2013 at 6:15 AM

    These look so yummy!
    lisa_hughes@cox.net

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  83. Angie WOctober 4, 2013 at 6:34 AM

    I would love to win this book. It would be a beautiful Christmas gift for one of my girls!

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  84. AnonymousOctober 4, 2013 at 7:13 PM

    Please enter me, thank you!
    child of mary 2002 [at] yahoo (dot) com

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  85. AnonymousOctober 4, 2013 at 7:26 PM

    I would love to enter this give away.
    Mmacedo11@yahoo.com

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  86. MariaOctober 4, 2013 at 8:14 PM

    I'd love to win this!

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  87. AnonymousOctober 4, 2013 at 9:56 PM

    Count me in.

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  88. jessicaOctober 5, 2013 at 9:35 AM

    Those apple roses are beautiful! I can't wait to make them.

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  89. LaBelleMadeleineOctober 5, 2013 at 10:02 AM

    Love!!!! :)
    thank you for this giveaway!
    labellemadeleinestore@gmail.com

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  90. AnnaOctober 5, 2013 at 5:44 PM

    This journal looks beautiful.
    Thank you, always, for your lovely blog. Happy feast day!

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  91. Lindsay KOctober 6, 2013 at 12:05 PM

    Thanks for the giveaway!
    lindsaykorte(at)yahoo(dot)com

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