If I were a month, I would be May
If I were a day of the week, I would be Saturday
If I were a time of day, I would be sunrise

If I were the weather, I would be sunny with a soft breeze
If I were a direction, I would be north
If I were a scent, I would be Mimosa

If I were a tree, I would be a Cherry Blossom
If I were a flower, I would be a Peony
If I were an animal, I would be a bird

If I were a fine bone china, I would be a pink rose laced teacup
If I were a car, I would be a 1931 Bugatti Royale Kellner Coupe
If I was a painting, I would be the La Modiste by Jean Béraud

If I were a drink, I would be Champagne
If I were a fruit, I would be cherry
If I were a dessert, I would be Lavender Crème Brûlée

If I were a perfume, I would be Clive Christian No. 1
If I were a gemstone, I would be an Emerald
If I were a castle, I would be Mey

If I were a musical instrument, I would be a violin
If I were a sound, I would be a bell
If I were a song, I would be Sway

If I were a colour, I would be pink
If I were an emotion, I would be joy
If I were a taste, I would be sweet

If I were a museum, I would be the Louvre
If I were a country, I would be England
If I could be anyone, I would be me

And you darling?


77 comments:

  1. Cool Lassi(e)7 April 2010 at 21:12

    Hmm, if I were a drink I would be Mango Lassi and If I were a season, i would be Autumn and I were a fruit, I would be Mango and If I were a flower, i would be a prickly rose and If i were a stone, I would be a brilliant cut diamond..lol

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  2. Anonymous7 April 2010 at 21:16

    The most brilliant and the most important sentiment in that entire lovely write up my darling, is that you would choose to just be YOU.....

    there is nothing better than a world full of creative individuals who aren't afraid to just be themselves and not worry about fitting into a specific mold....

    very lovely post!
    I enjoyed 'reading to know you'...as someone once told me!

    ciao bella
    creative carmelina

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  3. Hetty Summers7 April 2010 at 21:18

    Duchess how do you come up with such brilliant post ideas? If I were a flower, I would be a rose. If I were a gem, I will be a ruby. If I were a drink, I would be a martini. Oh I can go on forever...love it.

    Hetty xoxo

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  4. Kissed by an Angel7 April 2010 at 21:21

    Dear Duchess, that was so lovely!! So wonderful to be deilghted to be yourself!!
    xxxx

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  5. Katy Noelle7 April 2010 at 21:25

    Oh, wonderful, wonderful! What a fun post. If I were anything, at the moment, I would be a bump on a log with a tissue in it's twiggy fingers. blah!

    Do you know, I was thinking of doing something so extremely like this. I will tell you why. When I was in tenth grade, we had an assignment to write a poem like this. I remember it well. The mood muse had visited. I was a dog barking in the distance, a Mercedes in the driveway, smoke curling from the chimney and autumn leaves falling. That was 28 years ago. I have been waiting for the muse to hit again but, apparently, she prefers to be at your house instead. Are you plying her with tea and pastries and flowers? (She LOVES flowers you know!)

    Well! NOW what do I do?! I suppose if she decides to visit, I will just have to fearlessly go on and be myself no matter what it looks like.

    Dearest Duchess, it is more than great minds that think alike. It is, also, that great hearts cannot help but feel alike too! = )

    Love, Katy Noelle xo

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  6. Maggie7 April 2010 at 21:33

    Oh I love this! I would be a Cosmo if I were a drink......

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  7. Rosemary and Pink7 April 2010 at 21:35

    Duchess, I am sitting here with a cup in hand browsing through blogland when your beautiful post popped at which time I knew I was in for a pleasant surprise and sweetie you I was right. I will give you just one sentence....if I could be anywhere at this moment, I would want to be at Rose Tea Cottage having tea with the Duchess.

    Rosemary

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  8. ~*~ saskia ~*~7 April 2010 at 21:47

    This list is great, such lovely post!

    Have a most wonderful day, dearest Duchess!! xo

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  9. Draffin Bears7 April 2010 at 22:01

    Dear sweet Duchess,

    How lovely it is to know you and I love your beautiful list that make up you and the lovely post you have written.
    Many of those I love too.

    I hope that you are having a wonderful and happy week.
    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  10. Julie Marie7 April 2010 at 22:35

    Hello Duchess... if I were a month, I too would be May, that is the month I was born in... and yes, I would be me as well... just the way I am... now no longer caring what others may think of me just being "me"... xoxo Julie Marie

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  11. Rizzi7 April 2010 at 22:37

    DUCHESS, DUCHESS, YOU OUT DID YOURSELD AGAIN. WHAT A MARVELOUS POEM. IF I WERE A FLOWER I WOULD BE A VIOLET, MY SCENT LAVENDAR, MY DRINK CHAMPAYNE, I TOO LOVE CHAMPAYNE, MY GEMSTONE A DIAMOND. I COULD GO ON AND ON. WHAT A GREAT POST, AND YOU WROTE IT SO WELL, AND YOU ARE YOU.... LADY RIZZI

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  12. Gorgeous Glam7 April 2010 at 22:38

    If I were a flower I would be an orchid. If I were a place I would be Hawaii! Love this post! You are the endless beaty maker! xoxo

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  13. Heather Rogers7 April 2010 at 22:55

    What a lovely post! It is nice to learn what you would be. I have alot of similar favorites...just a few different. :)

    xxx

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  14. Unknown7 April 2010 at 22:56

    So nice post, if I were a fruit it would be a strawberry!!!

    Hugs
    Charo

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  15. Debbiedoos7 April 2010 at 23:25

    If I where your neighbor I would hug you today!~ Good day Duchess, I love your kind post, so thoughtful:)

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  16. Jeannette7 April 2010 at 23:33

    Thank you Duchess for that fun exercise. It really made me sit and think about what I love and what I would be like. I loved reading all your thoughts and finding out a little more about you. How ingenious.

    I was so inspired, I wrote out an entire response on my blog. You can see it here if you'd like.
    http://musingsofaclassichousewife.blogspot.com/2010/04/if-i-were-by-rose-tea-cottage.html

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  17. Anonymous7 April 2010 at 23:58

    Oh, Duchess, how wonderful! This is just lovely and Dear One, you be you! I think I'll be me! ;)
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  18. Yvonne @ StoneGable8 April 2010 at 00:33

    What a lovely poem and picture!
    I would be a peony right along with you!
    Sweet and ruffly and girly!
    Yvonne

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  19. Beth8 April 2010 at 00:36

    What a lovely post, dear Duchess! If I were a flower, I would be a lupine...if I were a season, I would be summer...if I were a color, I would be blue. Thanks for sharing your poetry and have a wonderful week!
    Hugs, Beth

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  20. I Love Pretty Little Things8 April 2010 at 02:19

    What a Wonderful Post! I agree with your choices, especially the Peony.
    Love,
    Joyce

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  21. debra@dustjacket8 April 2010 at 02:24

    Oh that was beautiful darling Duchess, just like you.

    The picture of course...is perfect.

    Hope you are doing well, I've been away and on the go abit so hoping things will calm down now!
    xoxo DJ

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  22. Elyse8 April 2010 at 03:12

    oh, so fun!

    if i weren't so sleepy i would attempt to reciprocate my own list so for now, i will simply enjoy yours.

    thoughts of sweet smelling mimosas ...

    xo
    elyse

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  23. koralee8 April 2010 at 03:47

    Love this today my friend...thank you for your sweetness my friend concerning my daughter...I am having trouble finding your email...so I will just leave you mine..kmteichroeb@hotmail.com. Thank you so so much...I can't wait to hear what you have to say. Your kindness touches my heart. xxoo

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  24. Maria8 April 2010 at 04:25

    Your list is fabuleux!
    Lavender creme brulé sounds délicieux!
    and
    everything else sounds magnifique!

    It was fun learning about you this way!
    *Blessings Always*
    ~Maria

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  25. Francy8 April 2010 at 04:28

    Ooh, I did a very similar questionnaire on my blog a few weeks back. It's so interesting to see how these sentences are completed!

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  26. Mimi8 April 2010 at 04:44

    HI!!!!
    I love those answers!!!!
    Those are so perfect and I can see you being all of those!!!!
    I also would be PInk, I would be fall, and I would be Tuesday!!!!
    hugs,
    jamie

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  27. Eileen8 April 2010 at 05:02

    Duchess, I sooo love your post! I just love all your answers. If I were a flower, I would be a daisy and if I were a perfume, I would be Burberry London. :)

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  28. Deanna8 April 2010 at 05:27

    Dearest Duchess,
    I luvd this post!!!!!
    I'll have to give this some thought.

    Our peonies bloom in the month of May here in Kansas. I luv them. They remind me of my childhood...my Mom grew them. They were about the only plant she had plus purple Lilac Bushes in our backyard.

    God Bless,
    d

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  29. Selba8 April 2010 at 06:31

    Oh Duchess... I really love this post! It's sweet and also really a good way to know you more.

    Guess what? More than 1/2 of my answers will be exactly like yours ;)

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  30. Pugelicious8 April 2010 at 07:21

    If I were a tree I would also be a Cherry Blossom :)

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  31. Jolie Rosie8 April 2010 at 08:03

    Precious Duchess,

    I love this posting of yours. You have an expensive taste precious one. If I was a flower I would be a Dahlia, if I were a scent I would be vanilla and if I could I would want to meet you Duchess.

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  32. Loveforpiemonte 8 April 2010 at 08:49

    Love it love it love.
    Enjoy your day dear friend.
    Madelon

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  33. Unknown8 April 2010 at 09:03

    If I were a drink I'd be diet coke.
    If I were a colour, I'd be emerald green.
    If I were a season, I would be summer.
    If I were a flower, I'd be lilacs.
    If I were a shoe, I'd be a Louboutin (of course LOL).
    this is fun :D
    *kisses* HH

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  34. Anonymous8 April 2010 at 09:46

    oh, Duchess... that is exactly just how i think of you!
    the sun is shining here i am happy to say :o) i think i will be out planting some little flower seeds in a short while, but wanted first to thank you for your visit yesterday and for introducing a friend to my blog. any friend of yours is most welcome to tea in the meadow ~ i shall bake them some of my special fairy cakes and serve them on my prettiest china.

    sending warm hugs, sunshine and sweet april violets to you xxx

    sumea

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  35. Susie's country cottage8 April 2010 at 11:13

    What a lovely post. I enjoyed reading your 'would be's'. I think I would be the month of May too. It is the prettiest month in England...in my opinion anyway!
    Susie X

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  36. Katy Noelle8 April 2010 at 11:41

    Oh, Dearest Duchess, thank you so much!

    Love, Katy xxoo

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  37. ♥zoe♥8 April 2010 at 12:35

    Oh this is so beautiful!
    Makes me so wanted to think of *if i were....:)
    Brilliant one, you always have some beautiful treats for stopping by your lovely blog.
    Brightest blessing to you my dear Duchess.

    xoxo
    ♥zoe♥

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  38. rosenrot8 April 2010 at 13:17

    What a wonderful post, hhhmm flower i love them all, fruit strawberry, drink its not easy... i don't now!!
    but i love tea :-)) but its not a drink :-)))
    Darling Duchess i hope you understand my comment
    lots of hugs and kisses

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  39. Muneeba8 April 2010 at 14:02

    The best part of that poem is the very last line ... so important for us to be happy with who we are! Key to leading a fulfilling life :)

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  40. Kelly8 April 2010 at 14:10

    And you are perfect!!!!

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  41. Vicki8 April 2010 at 14:22

    Hello, dear friend,
    Loved your post! I always enjoy getting to know my friends better. I am with you in that I would rather be me than anyone else. I, too, would choose that rosy covered tea cup, nothing more beautiful, I don't think. I hope you have a marvelous rest of the week and a beautiful weekend, Duchess. Love to you! Vicki

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  42. Sher8 April 2010 at 15:52

    How sweet! If I were a tree or a flower, I would be a cherry blossom and peony too:)

    xx

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  43. Cooking with Laura8 April 2010 at 18:27

    Duchess if I were a dessert, I would be a chocolate cake with berry filing, if I were a flower, I would be a daisy, If I were a car, I would be a corvette and if I were a country I would be America.

    Laura

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  44. MelMel8 April 2010 at 19:23

    Hello!
    Thank you for the lovely comments you have left me recently.....:>)))
    I'm hoping to see my dear little Nephew this weekend.....
    Today I've been working in a baby room in a nursery...I'm aching from holding wee babies......they were all crying....it breaks my heart....I love to see happy jolly babies....they must have been missing their mummies n daddies....xx

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  45. Anonymous8 April 2010 at 20:47

    this really great! If I were a flower I would be a tulip..if I were a season I would be fall, if I were a fruit I would be strawberry, If I were a drink I would be a Pina Colada, if I were art I would be Icart..if I were a stone most surely a Diamond! wow this could go on and on! I love it..great Blog!

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  46. paperbutterfly8 April 2010 at 20:52

    God has truly blessed you with wonderful gifts and you have blessed all of us in turn.
    As I started to contemplate how I would answer each line I realized how many things in life are so precious to me. I just couldn't narrow down a list. I thank God for all these things and for your inspirational post.
    Blessings, Pam

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  47. xinex8 April 2010 at 21:35

    Cool and lovely! I would be a diamond for sure if I were a gem...Christine

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  48. Marilyn Miller8 April 2010 at 22:37

    Love your list. I did this not to long ago, but there were some different things on my list.

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  49. Uzbe Girl9 April 2010 at 00:19

    Duchess i vork on blog
    shourt me blog 2

    Olga

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  50. Mirieux9 April 2010 at 00:41

    Duchesse j'ai été en déplacement pour affaires et ne vous ai pas visité dernièrement. Je vois que je n'ai pas vu beaucoup de postes. Je suis content pour être de retour à votre blog.

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  51. Anonymous9 April 2010 at 01:06

    I love this Duchess. I'm going to nick it and do my own, linking back to you of course. Just emailed you but in case you don't get it, go ahead and send me your guest post. I can run it next week. Please include any images you want me to use and email to smittenbybritain@hotmail.com
    Bless u. xx

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  52. Beatnheart9 April 2010 at 01:19

    What a beautiful sentiment Duchess..and I believe every word...you seem a woman that is truly content with herself...lucky, blessed you..

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  53. Frog Hollow Farm Girl9 April 2010 at 01:32

    A sweet hello from Frog Hollow Farm Girl! This was such a lovely post, but the music made me sad. It's both lovely and haunting. Hope all is well my dear. Ciao, bella!!

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  54. Cornflake9 April 2010 at 02:58

    I'm a quintessential English girl, my family grew up with some of our Royals (making me a complete Monarchist) and I just found your blog and love it! :-)

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  55. Nishalim9 April 2010 at 04:06

    Darling, I love this post of yours....luv it luv it luv it!

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  56. Silvia C9 April 2010 at 04:06

    Oh dear Duchess, you never cease to amaze me. Every time I visit your blog, I'm uplifted. Thank heavens for people like you. Blessings.

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  57. Nellie's Cozy Place9 April 2010 at 04:53

    If I were a color I would be pink as well, and if I were a flower I would be wisteria, and if I were a drink I would be lemonade, and if I were a fruit I would be a mango. If I were a season I would be Spring.
    If I could be anyone, I would be me too! I am quite happy being me.
    That was a lovely and fun post.
    Hope you are doing well, no more
    icky migraines.
    Blessing Duchess,
    Nellie

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  58. Terra 9 April 2010 at 05:05

    That is a charming post, wherein you shared some insights in to what makes you "you".

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  59. Kat Ibáñez9 April 2010 at 08:24

    Dear Duchess, what a lovely way to let us know you a bit more, this enchanting person who delight us with amazing and sweet posts every week.Hope you have a wonderful weekend.
    Kisses and hugs.

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  60. Fireflies9 April 2010 at 08:53

    I am a new follower and a fan. This is a fun post. You and I Duchess are so much alike. 90% of your answers I agree with. Thank you for hosting this blog.

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  61. Anonymous9 April 2010 at 10:52

    What lovely sweet tea you serve, My Lady.
    Lieve groeten ( Dutch )
    Godeliva van Ariadone

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  62. Lola9 April 2010 at 10:55

    Wonderful post as always, darling Duchess!
    btw didn’t include you in the current awards list over at my place cos it’s just for recently discovered blogs and I’ve known you ~ and yr wonderful blog ~ for oooh ages!!
    Must rush now- am off on business! Have a lovely day!
    In haste
    XOXO LOLA:)

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  63. Angela Burman9 April 2010 at 11:53

    Duchess I loved your poem so much that it has inspired me to think how I could incorporate "If I was a ..." into my artwork somehow. It's given me lots to think about my lovely friend. In answer to your request about the feature. I would be honoured and delighted.
    Love and hugs
    Angie xx

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  64. Unknown9 April 2010 at 13:02

    This post is brilliant, Duchess! It's a lovely way of getting to know you better!!
    Hugs!
    Mara

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  65. Samantha9 April 2010 at 21:05

    Love this poem. Also love your blog. It has such a warm atmosphere that makes me just want to go for a walk in one of my towns beautiful gardens which are right now blossoming with cherry blossoms. Beautiful!
    xx,
    http://www.onceuponafad.blogspot.com

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  66. Overlooking Mississippi9 April 2010 at 21:59

    So glad to come here for some tea and beautiful words :) Just what I needed..Thank you Duchess!

    Have a great weekend :)

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  67. Ordinary Reader9 April 2010 at 23:08

    If I were a blog I would be yours. I found your blog today for the first time and I have to tell you what it meant to me. Life has been sad for awhile, but looking at and reading your blog made me happy today. Thank you for that.

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  68. GwendolynKay9 April 2010 at 23:37

    This is really lovely... I would be a peonie too.
    Thanks for sharing.
    Gwen:)

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  69. Dumbwit Tellher10 April 2010 at 01:00

    My favorite line sweet Duchess, that if you could be anyone, you'd be YOU! I've been so bad at reading your lovely blog & keeping in touch. I've missed you. This was a truly lovely post as it is always a delight to know you better. I hope life is treating you with white gloves this week and the weekend all the more. Just know I'm always thinking of you and sending you love xoxo

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  70. Princess Laura Lis10 April 2010 at 04:49

    Wonderful!!! I love every post you sharing with us! and Happy Easter may dear Duchess!!

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  71. Rhondi10 April 2010 at 20:37

    What a delightful post. If I were a season I'd be spring

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  72. Sandi@ Rose Chintz Cottage11 April 2010 at 23:41

    Dear Duchess,
    I'm glad you are you! You're lovely just the way you are.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  73. Karen12 April 2010 at 18:21

    Oh my goodness I love this post. (course I love all your posts so . . . DUH!) But I think I might have to copy it over and post it on my blog as well! I love each and every question! Would you mind? And I soooooo agree with Carmelina, isn't it fabulous just to be US!
    Have a wonderful day and let me know if I may copy your questions!
    Thanks much! Karen - Some days are diamonds

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  74. linda13 April 2010 at 20:01

    Hello Dear Duchess,
    what a lovely post i just love to look at your wonderful photos they are all so pretty.I never really thought of what i woul be but i think i would be a Daisy they seem so happy and cheerful:)If i was a drink i think i would be earl gray it is so wonderful to smell and relaxing.If i was a stone i be a rock instead like the rock of jabrolter
    so everyone could depend on me.If i was a tree i would be a dogwood they are so pretty .Well now you have me going but i will stop.Thank you for trying to come over but Debbie is the bloger in the family your kind words just touch my heart:)

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  75. Unknown28 April 2010 at 23:37

    ohhh love it!! I am always playing this game with my kids....never thought about blogging it!! plus darling you are so charming..your answers are too cute!!

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  76. Mrs. Mootz26 August 2010 at 18:39

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  77. Mrs. Mootz26 August 2010 at 18:41

    I found this on "Musings of a Classic Housewife" and thought it was a beautiful exercise. I'm a little late in the game, but I just had to post what I would be!

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