Dance as though no one is watching
Love as though you've never been hurt
Sing as though no one can hear you
Live as though heaven is on earth

My darlings
Dance
Sing
Love
Live
As though it's the weekend
Oh! Wait it is the weekend!!
Have a lovely one then

57 comments:

  1. Carrie @ Cottage Cozy10 April 2010 at 07:06

    I hope you have a marvelous weekend too...the weather report is calling for sun...yipee!

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  2. Natasha in Oz10 April 2010 at 07:31

    Happy weekend to you too, Dear Duchess. I hope that you enjoy the beauty of Spring wherever you go.

    Best wishes always,
    Natasha.

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  3. Kissed by an Angel10 April 2010 at 07:42

    Dear Duchess, wishing you a wonderful weekend too!! Enjoy the marvellous spring weather!
    xxxx

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  4. sarah-jane down the lane10 April 2010 at 07:47

    Can you hear me? I am singing, humming, skipping as it is gorgeous outside and your post has confrimed that this is a very Happy day indeed.

    Enjoy the weekend your Grace and hope that DOD is well,

    Sarah x

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  5. Cathie10 April 2010 at 08:03

    sweet hugs to you beautiful Duchess.
    ♥

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  6. Angie's Recipes10 April 2010 at 08:35

    Dear Duchess, I wish you too a lovely ,sunny and fun weekend!

    Angie

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  7. Ines10 April 2010 at 09:12

    Dear Duchess-

    thank you for these wonderful pictures- I´m in love with these lovely roses- the colours are great! And the china is so beautiful!

    Have a wonderful weekend-

    Love- Ines

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  8. debra@dustjacket10 April 2010 at 09:15

    Oh thank you so much for the encouragment darling...I do love those gorgeous teacups in the picture!

    Happy days,
    xoxo

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  9. My Life And Loves10 April 2010 at 10:09

    Have a great weekend too!!

    I love those little cups in the top picture!! Once more, a beatuiful post! xx

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  10. Loveforpiemonte 10 April 2010 at 10:49

    I Wish you a lovely weekend, enjoy the weather!
    Madelon

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  11. Hetty Summers10 April 2010 at 11:14

    ... thank you Duchess, wishing you a lovely weekend as well.

    I forwarded the email to you, when you get a moment read it and let me know what you think. I'm curious!!!!

    Hetty xoxo

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  12. DragonflyShop10 April 2010 at 11:18

    Enjoy the spring air , enjoy all the week end !! have a nice time with your familywhereever you are
    Lisa

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  13. Cool Lassi(e)10 April 2010 at 11:56

    You have a splendid weekend too dear!

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  14. Ruxandra10 April 2010 at 13:47

    Oh, this is so lovely!Happy weekend to you too!

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  15. Susan10 April 2010 at 14:13

    Oh Duchess, You've done it again...brought joy, delight, beauty to my day and a smile to my face! Thank you!
    Blessings!

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  16. Claudia10 April 2010 at 14:18

    Oh Duchess, thank you for this reminder of how we should live every day! Have a wonderful weekend.

    xo
    Claudia

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  17. Maggie10 April 2010 at 14:24

    Hope you have a marvelous weekend as well, Duchess!

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  18. Heather Rogers10 April 2010 at 14:36

    Such a sweet post. I will keep all of those things in mind.


    Happy weekend!
    Heather
    xxx

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  19. Simply Debbie10 April 2010 at 14:50

    THANK YOU DARLING DUCHESS,
    I HAVE BEEN PRAYING THOSE NASTY MIGRAINES BOTHER YOU NO MORE.
    THE ROSES ARE AS GORGEOUS AS YOU DUCHESS AND THE TEA CUPS ARE AWESOME...EACH ONE SO UNIQUE.
    HAVE A BEAUTIFUL AND BLESSED WEEKEND, ALSO.
    IT MAKES ME SO HAPPY TO VISIT WITH YOU IN THE ROSE GARDEN.
    HUGS AND LOVE
    SIMPLY DEBBIE

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  20. Unknown10 April 2010 at 15:05

    Sweet duchess,
    I wonder,
    if you are dancing
    what song would you prefere ?

    have a nice weekend

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  21. Ingrid de Villiers10 April 2010 at 15:43

    Dear Duchess

    The tea cups and flowers are beautiful.....! May you enjoy your week-end dancing and singing.....

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  22. Unknown10 April 2010 at 16:30

    Yes, yes, YES!!! That is exactly what I intent to do today. THank you for the wonderful, so inspring, so gracefull post, my dear Duchess!:-)
    Millions of Thank you to you for your kind and wonderful wishes on the opening of my Atelier. :-) I promise to make a post with lots of pictures about it very soon.Wishing you wonderful, sunny and happy weekend!:-)

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  23. Unknown10 April 2010 at 16:45

    Happy weekend to you!!!

    Cariños
    Charo

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  24. Unknown10 April 2010 at 17:14

    Gorgeous photos!!! Thanks for popping by and leaving a lovely comment, I may take your advice!! I feel I should courtsey now tehexxxx

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  25. Madelief10 April 2010 at 17:49

    Dear Dutchess,

    Wish you a sunny, warm & sparkling weekend as well! Love the photos!

    Lieve groet, Madelief

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  26. Hearts Turned10 April 2010 at 17:55

    So glad I found your oh, so beautiful blog today! I love everything I've seen...I ADORE England and all things English...what lovely things you have shared in recent posts!

    I'll be back often to say hello & see what's happening in your charming world...hope your weekend is beautiful in every way!

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  27. ~*~ saskia ~*~10 April 2010 at 19:55

    Fun post, dearest Duchess. Love your... oh wait... = great! Have a most wonderful weekend too. Enjoy your delicious cups of tea {I know I'll do..} xoxo

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  28. Deanna10 April 2010 at 20:13

    Dear Duchess,
    This post has lifted my spirits!!!
    It is a wonderful thing around here on the week-ends!
    I say awwwweeeee....deep sigh of relief.
    Pray you are well and the migraines are gone.
    God bless and may you have a refreshed day,
    d from homehaven in Kansas

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  29. Katy Noelle10 April 2010 at 20:15

    Oh! This is my heart's desire! (Always, aware of this and adjusting my heart, adjusting my perspective.) Your words (gently) struck deeply and accurately, today. I need to put them on my refrigerator or something!truly =]! Well, I'll just leave it at that.

    Love to you, Lovely!

    Katy Noelle xo

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  30. BALLET NEWS10 April 2010 at 20:34

    Oh, now you have described my perfect weekend... and yes, everyone should be dancing !!!

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  31. Jolie Rosie10 April 2010 at 21:26

    Precious Duchess I shall, that is love, live, sing and dance. I am having a tango party tonight so there will be lots of dancing. Dance away Duchess to a fun weekend.

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  32. Lisa10 April 2010 at 21:28

    Beautiful as expected on your lovely blog!! Have a super great extra special wonderful weekend!

    Hugs, Lisa

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  33. Jeanne Henriques10 April 2010 at 21:38

    Same to you Duchess and we have all this lovely sunshine to carry us thru it!

    Jeanne :)

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  34. Rizzi10 April 2010 at 21:48

    OH DUCHESS, THOSE WORDS ARE MAGICAL, THAT IS ONE THING I ALWAYS DID WITH MY CHILDRN, SANG, DANCED,
    LOVED THEM SO VERY MUCH, AND LIVED A FULL LIFE WITH NO REGRETS. IF MY BONES DIDN'T ACHE SO MUCH I PROBABLY WOULD BE DANCING. HA HA!!!
    WENT DOWN THE SHORE, THE OCEAN WAS JUST BEAUTIFUL, ALSO THE WEATHER. HOPE YOU ARE HAVING A GREAT WEEKEND. OH, YOUR MUSIC IS SO SOOTHING, I LOVE IT. LADY RIZZI

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  35. Anonymous10 April 2010 at 22:24

    This is so sweet, Dear Duchess! I hope you have a marvelous weekend.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  36. Jenny10 April 2010 at 22:50

    Have a great weekend too!! :) Love the images so pretty!! Its beautiful weather here... going to the nursery to get some flowers today.

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  37. Magdalena10 April 2010 at 23:01

    Dear Duchess, just popping by to thank you for your delightful posts, they always add smiles to my day, and to wish you a glorious weekend.
    xoxo
    Bunny

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  38. Anonymous10 April 2010 at 23:38

    you always make me smile dear Duchess :o)
    I have just visited Hetty's blog...and it's divine! a very beautiful place indeed and she is absolutely lovely, really sweet. i will go check her blog regularly.

    wishing you a beautiful weekend xxx

    love and hugs

    sumea

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  39. Anonymous11 April 2010 at 00:34

    I almost bought a magnet from Chapters book store that had that saying on it....but I didn't, and now that you have quoted it here, I know I'll be going back to get it! lol

    you have yourself a wonderful weekend...

    ciao bellisima duchess!

    creative carmelina

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  40. Vicki11 April 2010 at 01:26

    Hello, dear friend,
    I always am brightened by your gorgeous Rose Tea Cottage. I love the teacups and the beautiful words, too. I hope you have a fabulous weekend full of everything you love! Vicki

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  41. Unknown11 April 2010 at 02:01

    Dear Duchess, wishing you a sweet and happy weekend too :-)
    Hugs from Patsy!!

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  42. Anonymous11 April 2010 at 03:12

    Hope you are having a good weekend too!

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  43. The Gossamer Tearoom11 April 2010 at 03:13

    Dearest Duchess,
    I have missed being able to blog as much as I would have liked lately. I wish you a beautiful weekend!

    Betty

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  44. Victoria - Florence and Mary11 April 2010 at 03:41

    I'm off to dance!!!

    I hope you're having a wonderful weekend,

    Victoria xxx

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  45. Michela11 April 2010 at 19:03

    Dearest Duchess, I hope you had a great weekend, I'm sorry as I wasn't able to leave you any comment before because my internet connection was too much slow. I also wanted to say thank you for your lovely comments, they always put a smile on my face!
    xxxx

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  46. VM Creation Atelier11 April 2010 at 21:27

    My dearest Duchess!-)*

    I am SOooo sorry,my sweet friend,I shamed,because I am going to vacation for two weeks and let it dont know to all of my dear friends...!-(*

    I am back about 4days and I should be very good girl!!!-)))*

    My Love and many sweet hugs,
    ***Violetta***

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  47. Marilyn Miller12 April 2010 at 01:55

    I have always loved that quote. Your pictures are always beautiful. Do you take them yourself? You do a lovely job if you do.

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  48. maría cecilia12 April 2010 at 01:55

    How lovely dear Duchess!!! As well as all your other posts I did miss... your blog is always so, soooo inspiring.
    Would like to thank you for your kind and uplifting words for the people in my country who have suffered after the earthquake... thank you!!!
    Losts of love to you,
    Maria Cecilia

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  49. Vintage Crown12 April 2010 at 03:07

    Duchess I hope you had a wonderful weekend. Mine was very quiet and relaxing. I am working on my blog and I hope that very soon I will be able to annouce it. Yours looks very beautiful. Have a fun week Duchess.

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  50. CAKE Creative Co.12 April 2010 at 03:30

    what a beautiful image! hope you had a very lovely weekend.

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  51. Cornflake12 April 2010 at 03:47

    I love this quote, I used it in my leavers book from school. lol.

    Hope you're having a great weekend in lovely old England. xox

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  52. beachvintage.com12 April 2010 at 04:33

    Morning Duchess. Firstly hope you had a darling Easter, thanks for my well wishes, I had a fabulous time. Now its time to sing and dance....I have Tony Bennett on the record player at present...perfect!

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  53. koralee12 April 2010 at 05:21

    Boy did we ever dance this weekend..well not me but my daughter..in dance competition. Hugs to you for a great new week..I adore your images today!!! xoxoxo

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  54. Anonymous12 April 2010 at 05:26

    hi. :D

    cute blog!

    I am now following you, follow me too if you like.

    thanks!

    :)

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  55. Rosemary and Pink12 April 2010 at 08:58

    I hope you weekend was nice and your week as well. I was out with a nasty cold for a week, so I have so much to catch up with.

    Rosemary

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  56. Beth12 April 2010 at 18:07

    My dear Duchess, This is lovely. Hope you had a marvelous weekend! We did, the weather was warm and we did some fun things...weekends are few and far between so we cherish them and try to use the time wisely as well as whimsically! :-)
    Do join me for tea tomorrow if you have the chance.
    Hugs, Beth

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  57. Deborah13 April 2010 at 22:40

    You have The Best Photos, always. Pure delight! **blows kisses** Deb

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