You Make My Day award

<img src="https://cruststation.files.wordpress.com/2008/03/babelfish-portfolio.jpg?w=144&h=171" alt="babelfish-portfolio.jpg" align="left" height="171" width="144" /></a>I want to give a special thank you to the lovely Di of <i><a href="http://designersblock.blogspot.com">Designers’ Block</a></i> for nominating me for such a <a href="http://designersblock.blogspot.com/2008/02/dedicating-today-to-those-who-make-my.html">special award</a>. Her sense of humour and fun is evident in her Ghost Furniture and sharp eye for unusual design,<br /> (<i>thanks also to Paola of <a href="http://mirrormirror.typepad.com">mirrormirror</a> for the mention</i>).</p> <div align="right"></div> <p align="right">In breaking the rules, I’d like to take this opportunity to nominate and thank my favourite blogs who make my day.<br /> BEAUTY in EVERYDAY: <a href="http://bugheart.blogspot.com/">Bugheart</a>, <a href="http://callycreates.blogspot.com/">Cally Creates</a>, <a href="http://finelittleday.blogspot.com/">Fine Little Day</a>, <a href="http://theglassdoorknob.blogspot.com/">The Glass Doorknob</a>, <a href="http://theglassdoorknob.blogspot.com/">Hand</a>, <a href="http://heavenlydays.blogspot.com/">Heavenly Days</a>, <a href="http://maditi.blogphotography.com/">Maditi</a>, <a href="http://mynesty.blogspot.com/">Notes from my nest</a>, <a href="http://mesimple.blogspot.com/">Simple Me</a>, <a href="http://simplyphoto.blogspot.com/">Simply Photo</a>, <a href="http://www.smosch.com/">Smosch</a>, <a href="http://www.jennyvorwaller.com/blog/">True Nature</a></p> <div align="right"></div> <p align="right">CREATIVE:<br /> * <a href="http://afancifultwist.typepad.com/a_fanciful_twist/">A Fanciful Twist</a>, Vanessa takes you to a fantasy world with every post,<br /> she’s a bundle of laughs with bags of creativity.<br /> * <a href="http://anastasiac.blogspot.com/">Anastasia</a>, for her beautiful collages and ATCs.<br /> * <a href="http://gracialouise.typepad.com/high_up_in_the_trees/">Gracia</a> & <a href="http://gracialouise.typepad.com/elsewhere/">Louise</a>, takes you on exotic adventures with their collages and paintings.<br /> * <a href="http://www.ismoyo.com/ismoyoblog.html">Ismoyo</a>, one of the first blogs I read, creative in every sense of the word.<br /> * <a href="http://www.monkeybrains.net/~dietrich/musings/">Lisa Solomon</a>, her endless creativity and friendship reaches out to everyone.<br /> *<a href="http://p2ppress.visualblogging.com/">Port2Port</a>, beauty in everything she does.<br /> * <a href="http://ullam.typepad.com/ullabenulla/">Ullabenulla</a>, amazing creativity all around.</p> <div align="right"></div> <p align="right">INSPIRING:<br /> * <a href="http://alilovescurtis.blogspot.com/">Ali Loves Curtis</a>, her lists are endless inspiration.<br /> * <a href="http://bloesem.blogs.com/">Bloesem</a>, <a href="http://designersblock.blogspot.com/">Designers’ Block</a>, <a href="http://montmarte.blogspot.com/">Montmartre’s Sketchbook</a>, <a href="http://moroccanmaryam.typepad.com/my_marrakesh">My Marrakesh</a>, <a href="http://ohjoy.blogs.com/">Oh Joy!</a>, <a href="http://poppytalk.blogspot.com/">Poppytalk</a>,<br /> endless design inspiration and creativity.<br /> * <a href="http://willows95988.typepad.com/">Tongue in Cheek</a>, in faith, words and capture.<br /> * <a href="http://www.treatsandtreasures.com/">Treats and Treasures</a>, inspiring journaling.<br /> ( ** for more, see my <a href="https://cruststation.wordpress.com/linktree/">link tree</a> :) **, <i>sneak peeks from my portfolio</i>)</p> <div id="atatags-26942-66438724d44f5"></div> <script> __ATA.cmd.push(function() { __ATA.initDynamicSlot({ id: 'atatags-26942-66438724d44f5', location: 120, formFactor: '001', label: { text: 'Advertisements', }, creative: { reportAd: { text: 'Report this ad', }, privacySettings: { text: 'Privacy', } } }); 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A girl after my own heart.</p> </div> <div class="reply"> <a rel='nofollow' class='comment-reply-link' href='https://cruststation.wordpress.com/2008/03/11/you-make-my-day-award/?replytocom=7114#respond' data-commentid="7114" data-postid="2055" data-belowelement="comment-7114" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Di Overton" aria-label='Reply to Di Overton'>Reply</a> </div><!-- .reply --> </article><!-- #comment-## --> </li><!-- #comment-## --> <li class="comment even thread-even depth-1" id="li-comment-7117"> <article id="comment-7117" class="comment"> <footer> <div class="comment-author vcard"> <img alt='' src='https://2.gravatar.com/avatar/bdd7ee62606ef6b5c8a87ca119b085c953e8b2ce7328eea8b132db654cdc9b51?s=40&d=identicon&r=G' srcset='https://2.gravatar.com/avatar/bdd7ee62606ef6b5c8a87ca119b085c953e8b2ce7328eea8b132db654cdc9b51?s=40&d=identicon&r=G 1x, https://2.gravatar.com/avatar/bdd7ee62606ef6b5c8a87ca119b085c953e8b2ce7328eea8b132db654cdc9b51?s=60&d=identicon&r=G 1.5x, https://2.gravatar.com/avatar/bdd7ee62606ef6b5c8a87ca119b085c953e8b2ce7328eea8b132db654cdc9b51?s=80&d=identicon&r=G 2x, https://2.gravatar.com/avatar/bdd7ee62606ef6b5c8a87ca119b085c953e8b2ce7328eea8b132db654cdc9b51?s=120&d=identicon&r=G 3x, https://2.gravatar.com/avatar/bdd7ee62606ef6b5c8a87ca119b085c953e8b2ce7328eea8b132db654cdc9b51?s=160&d=identicon&r=G 4x' class='avatar avatar-40' height='40' width='40' loading='lazy' decoding='async' /> <cite class="fn"><a href="http://www.smosch.com" class="url" rel="ugc external nofollow">sandra</a></cite> <span class="says">says:</span> </div><!-- .comment-author .vcard --> <div class="comment-meta commentmetadata"> <a href="https://cruststation.wordpress.com/2008/03/11/you-make-my-day-award/#comment-7117"><time pubdate datetime="2008-03-11T18:33:48+01:00"> 11 March, 2008 at 6:33 pm </time></a> </div><!-- .comment-meta .commentmetadata --> </footer> <div class="comment-content"><p>thank you so much! you make my day too :)</p> </div> <div class="reply"> <a rel='nofollow' class='comment-reply-link' href='https://cruststation.wordpress.com/2008/03/11/you-make-my-day-award/?replytocom=7117#respond' data-commentid="7117" data-postid="2055" data-belowelement="comment-7117" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to sandra" aria-label='Reply to sandra'>Reply</a> </div><!-- .reply --> </article><!-- #comment-## --> </li><!-- #comment-## --> <li class="comment odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1" id="li-comment-7119"> <article id="comment-7119" class="comment"> <footer> <div class="comment-author vcard"> <img alt='' src='https://0.gravatar.com/avatar/63f51534c3f20fd1444ceb8cf207b36ff3b4fef526d6dd7e9ad0b47218c8fc28?s=40&d=identicon&r=G' srcset='https://0.gravatar.com/avatar/63f51534c3f20fd1444ceb8cf207b36ff3b4fef526d6dd7e9ad0b47218c8fc28?s=40&d=identicon&r=G 1x, https://0.gravatar.com/avatar/63f51534c3f20fd1444ceb8cf207b36ff3b4fef526d6dd7e9ad0b47218c8fc28?s=60&d=identicon&r=G 1.5x, https://0.gravatar.com/avatar/63f51534c3f20fd1444ceb8cf207b36ff3b4fef526d6dd7e9ad0b47218c8fc28?s=80&d=identicon&r=G 2x, https://0.gravatar.com/avatar/63f51534c3f20fd1444ceb8cf207b36ff3b4fef526d6dd7e9ad0b47218c8fc28?s=120&d=identicon&r=G 3x, https://0.gravatar.com/avatar/63f51534c3f20fd1444ceb8cf207b36ff3b4fef526d6dd7e9ad0b47218c8fc28?s=160&d=identicon&r=G 4x' class='avatar avatar-40' height='40' width='40' loading='lazy' decoding='async' /> <cite class="fn"><a href="http://jennyvorwaller.com/blog" class="url" rel="ugc external nofollow">jenny</a></cite> <span class="says">says:</span> </div><!-- .comment-author .vcard --> <div class="comment-meta commentmetadata"> <a href="https://cruststation.wordpress.com/2008/03/11/you-make-my-day-award/#comment-7119"><time pubdate datetime="2008-03-11T23:11:27+01:00"> 11 March, 2008 at 11:11 pm </time></a> </div><!-- .comment-meta .commentmetadata --> </footer> <div class="comment-content"><p>:) awww, you’re so sweet! cheers to breaking the rules.</p> </div> <div class="reply"> <a rel='nofollow' class='comment-reply-link' href='https://cruststation.wordpress.com/2008/03/11/you-make-my-day-award/?replytocom=7119#respond' data-commentid="7119" data-postid="2055" data-belowelement="comment-7119" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to jenny" aria-label='Reply to jenny'>Reply</a> </div><!-- .reply --> </article><!-- #comment-## --> </li><!-- #comment-## --> <li class="comment even thread-even depth-1" id="li-comment-7120"> <article id="comment-7120" class="comment"> <footer> <div class="comment-author vcard"> <img alt='' src='https://2.gravatar.com/avatar/b917873b4787354643364dfa388ccd40321f922e6f3d109b999ba031360f09e9?s=40&d=identicon&r=G' srcset='https://2.gravatar.com/avatar/b917873b4787354643364dfa388ccd40321f922e6f3d109b999ba031360f09e9?s=40&d=identicon&r=G 1x, https://2.gravatar.com/avatar/b917873b4787354643364dfa388ccd40321f922e6f3d109b999ba031360f09e9?s=60&d=identicon&r=G 1.5x, https://2.gravatar.com/avatar/b917873b4787354643364dfa388ccd40321f922e6f3d109b999ba031360f09e9?s=80&d=identicon&r=G 2x, https://2.gravatar.com/avatar/b917873b4787354643364dfa388ccd40321f922e6f3d109b999ba031360f09e9?s=120&d=identicon&r=G 3x, https://2.gravatar.com/avatar/b917873b4787354643364dfa388ccd40321f922e6f3d109b999ba031360f09e9?s=160&d=identicon&r=G 4x' class='avatar avatar-40' height='40' width='40' loading='lazy' decoding='async' /> <cite class="fn">yael sherill mohilever</cite> <span class="says">says:</span> </div><!-- .comment-author .vcard --> <div class="comment-meta commentmetadata"> <a href="https://cruststation.wordpress.com/2008/03/11/you-make-my-day-award/#comment-7120"><time pubdate datetime="2008-03-11T23:15:27+01:00"> 11 March, 2008 at 11:15 pm </time></a> </div><!-- .comment-meta .commentmetadata --> </footer> <div class="comment-content"><p>Hello<br /> I am an Israeli designer, and started my own line about a year ago and just wanted to say I am a fan of your blog (which I bumped into by coincidence), I visit it almost daily and enjoy a lot the artists u introduce<br /> On this occasion I would like to introduce a wonderful Israeli illustrator which I think every1 can enjoy<br /> <a href="http://www.ofra-amit.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">http://www.ofra-amit.com/</a><br /> and thank u again for u’r inspirational blog</p> </div> <div class="reply"> <a rel='nofollow' class='comment-reply-link' href='https://cruststation.wordpress.com/2008/03/11/you-make-my-day-award/?replytocom=7120#respond' data-commentid="7120" data-postid="2055" data-belowelement="comment-7120" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to yael sherill mohilever" aria-label='Reply to yael sherill mohilever'>Reply</a> </div><!-- .reply --> </article><!-- #comment-## --> </li><!-- #comment-## --> <li class="comment odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1" id="li-comment-7121"> <article id="comment-7121" class="comment"> <footer> <div class="comment-author vcard"> <img alt='' src='https://1.gravatar.com/avatar/1aeeb0b4dc22a6a7653ed7cd0115fd033dac08ad68babb4a7d36fe35142313a0?s=40&d=identicon&r=G' srcset='https://1.gravatar.com/avatar/1aeeb0b4dc22a6a7653ed7cd0115fd033dac08ad68babb4a7d36fe35142313a0?s=40&d=identicon&r=G 1x, https://1.gravatar.com/avatar/1aeeb0b4dc22a6a7653ed7cd0115fd033dac08ad68babb4a7d36fe35142313a0?s=60&d=identicon&r=G 1.5x, https://1.gravatar.com/avatar/1aeeb0b4dc22a6a7653ed7cd0115fd033dac08ad68babb4a7d36fe35142313a0?s=80&d=identicon&r=G 2x, https://1.gravatar.com/avatar/1aeeb0b4dc22a6a7653ed7cd0115fd033dac08ad68babb4a7d36fe35142313a0?s=120&d=identicon&r=G 3x, https://1.gravatar.com/avatar/1aeeb0b4dc22a6a7653ed7cd0115fd033dac08ad68babb4a7d36fe35142313a0?s=160&d=identicon&r=G 4x' class='avatar avatar-40' height='40' width='40' loading='lazy' decoding='async' /> <cite class="fn"><a href="http://www.moroccanmaryam.typepad.com" class="url" rel="ugc external nofollow">maryam in marrakesh</a></cite> <span class="says">says:</span> </div><!-- .comment-author .vcard --> <div class="comment-meta commentmetadata"> <a href="https://cruststation.wordpress.com/2008/03/11/you-make-my-day-award/#comment-7121"><time pubdate datetime="2008-03-12T00:11:45+01:00"> 12 March, 2008 at 12:11 am </time></a> </div><!-- .comment-meta .commentmetadata --> </footer> <div class="comment-content"><p>Thank you so much Babelfish!!!! In your go go boots, you make my day, too!</p> </div> <div class="reply"> <a rel='nofollow' class='comment-reply-link' href='https://cruststation.wordpress.com/2008/03/11/you-make-my-day-award/?replytocom=7121#respond' data-commentid="7121" data-postid="2055" data-belowelement="comment-7121" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to maryam in marrakesh" aria-label='Reply to maryam in marrakesh'>Reply</a> </div><!-- .reply --> </article><!-- #comment-## --> </li><!-- #comment-## --> <li class="comment even thread-even depth-1" id="li-comment-7123"> <article id="comment-7123" class="comment"> <footer> <div class="comment-author vcard"> <img alt='' src='https://1.gravatar.com/avatar/a21eaa8ce52d91290c2bbfbe414d7008ee7b157ce159211072c05e7f25293c23?s=40&d=identicon&r=G' srcset='https://1.gravatar.com/avatar/a21eaa8ce52d91290c2bbfbe414d7008ee7b157ce159211072c05e7f25293c23?s=40&d=identicon&r=G 1x, https://1.gravatar.com/avatar/a21eaa8ce52d91290c2bbfbe414d7008ee7b157ce159211072c05e7f25293c23?s=60&d=identicon&r=G 1.5x, https://1.gravatar.com/avatar/a21eaa8ce52d91290c2bbfbe414d7008ee7b157ce159211072c05e7f25293c23?s=80&d=identicon&r=G 2x, https://1.gravatar.com/avatar/a21eaa8ce52d91290c2bbfbe414d7008ee7b157ce159211072c05e7f25293c23?s=120&d=identicon&r=G 3x, https://1.gravatar.com/avatar/a21eaa8ce52d91290c2bbfbe414d7008ee7b157ce159211072c05e7f25293c23?s=160&d=identicon&r=G 4x' class='avatar avatar-40' height='40' width='40' loading='lazy' decoding='async' /> <cite class="fn"><a href="http://www.anastasiaC.blogspot.com" class="url" rel="ugc external nofollow">Anastasia</a></cite> <span class="says">says:</span> </div><!-- .comment-author .vcard --> <div class="comment-meta commentmetadata"> <a href="https://cruststation.wordpress.com/2008/03/11/you-make-my-day-award/#comment-7123"><time pubdate datetime="2008-03-12T03:43:58+01:00"> 12 March, 2008 at 3:43 am </time></a> </div><!-- .comment-meta .commentmetadata --> </footer> <div class="comment-content"><p>ohh thank you!! and Im so happy to have you as a blogging friend!<br /> i love your posts and amazed at the great artists you find!!</p> </div> <div class="reply"> <a rel='nofollow' class='comment-reply-link' href='https://cruststation.wordpress.com/2008/03/11/you-make-my-day-award/?replytocom=7123#respond' data-commentid="7123" data-postid="2055" data-belowelement="comment-7123" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Anastasia" aria-label='Reply to Anastasia'>Reply</a> </div><!-- .reply --> </article><!-- #comment-## --> </li><!-- #comment-## --> <li class="comment odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1" id="li-comment-7124"> <article id="comment-7124" class="comment"> <footer> <div class="comment-author vcard"> <img alt='' src='https://2.gravatar.com/avatar/e8f94646cf09de1d8da8c206dc2c3a35f161eb9066d3dfcc267e07d539c0b3d3?s=40&d=identicon&r=G' srcset='https://2.gravatar.com/avatar/e8f94646cf09de1d8da8c206dc2c3a35f161eb9066d3dfcc267e07d539c0b3d3?s=40&d=identicon&r=G 1x, https://2.gravatar.com/avatar/e8f94646cf09de1d8da8c206dc2c3a35f161eb9066d3dfcc267e07d539c0b3d3?s=60&d=identicon&r=G 1.5x, https://2.gravatar.com/avatar/e8f94646cf09de1d8da8c206dc2c3a35f161eb9066d3dfcc267e07d539c0b3d3?s=80&d=identicon&r=G 2x, https://2.gravatar.com/avatar/e8f94646cf09de1d8da8c206dc2c3a35f161eb9066d3dfcc267e07d539c0b3d3?s=120&d=identicon&r=G 3x, https://2.gravatar.com/avatar/e8f94646cf09de1d8da8c206dc2c3a35f161eb9066d3dfcc267e07d539c0b3d3?s=160&d=identicon&r=G 4x' class='avatar avatar-40' height='40' width='40' loading='lazy' decoding='async' /> <cite class="fn"><a href="http://www.treatsandtreasures.com" class="url" rel="ugc external nofollow">Marieke</a></cite> <span class="says">says:</span> </div><!-- .comment-author .vcard --> <div class="comment-meta commentmetadata"> <a href="https://cruststation.wordpress.com/2008/03/11/you-make-my-day-award/#comment-7124"><time pubdate datetime="2008-03-12T10:25:37+01:00"> 12 March, 2008 at 10:25 am </time></a> </div><!-- .comment-meta .commentmetadata --> </footer> <div class="comment-content"><p>Thanks so much Babelfish! Completely likewise, I just saw tons of inspiring things on this little corner of the internet! :-) P.s. yes, that was a popcorn package (from Milk) xxx</p> </div> <div class="reply"> <a rel='nofollow' class='comment-reply-link' href='https://cruststation.wordpress.com/2008/03/11/you-make-my-day-award/?replytocom=7124#respond' data-commentid="7124" data-postid="2055" data-belowelement="comment-7124" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Marieke" aria-label='Reply to Marieke'>Reply</a> </div><!-- .reply --> </article><!-- #comment-## --> </li><!-- #comment-## --> <li class="comment even thread-even depth-1" id="li-comment-7126"> <article id="comment-7126" class="comment"> <footer> <div class="comment-author vcard"> <img alt='' src='https://0.gravatar.com/avatar/c86b6ca192cdcbaf247845025f3f88f8fc007e6d19a6c47bebab35b76b989870?s=40&d=identicon&r=G' srcset='https://0.gravatar.com/avatar/c86b6ca192cdcbaf247845025f3f88f8fc007e6d19a6c47bebab35b76b989870?s=40&d=identicon&r=G 1x, https://0.gravatar.com/avatar/c86b6ca192cdcbaf247845025f3f88f8fc007e6d19a6c47bebab35b76b989870?s=60&d=identicon&r=G 1.5x, https://0.gravatar.com/avatar/c86b6ca192cdcbaf247845025f3f88f8fc007e6d19a6c47bebab35b76b989870?s=80&d=identicon&r=G 2x, https://0.gravatar.com/avatar/c86b6ca192cdcbaf247845025f3f88f8fc007e6d19a6c47bebab35b76b989870?s=120&d=identicon&r=G 3x, https://0.gravatar.com/avatar/c86b6ca192cdcbaf247845025f3f88f8fc007e6d19a6c47bebab35b76b989870?s=160&d=identicon&r=G 4x' class='avatar avatar-40' height='40' width='40' loading='lazy' decoding='async' /> <cite class="fn"><a href="http://handmaidby.blogspot.com/" class="url" rel="ugc external nofollow">julie</a></cite> <span class="says">says:</span> </div><!-- .comment-author .vcard --> <div class="comment-meta commentmetadata"> <a href="https://cruststation.wordpress.com/2008/03/11/you-make-my-day-award/#comment-7126"><time pubdate datetime="2008-03-12T19:13:55+01:00"> 12 March, 2008 at 7:13 pm </time></a> </div><!-- .comment-meta .commentmetadata --> </footer> <div class="comment-content"><p>Oh B – thank you…the feeling is mutual!!!!! Such a lovely surprise – just opening up my fave blogs after being sick all week :)xx</p> </div> <div class="reply"> <a rel='nofollow' class='comment-reply-link' href='https://cruststation.wordpress.com/2008/03/11/you-make-my-day-award/?replytocom=7126#respond' data-commentid="7126" data-postid="2055" data-belowelement="comment-7126" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to julie" aria-label='Reply to julie'>Reply</a> </div><!-- .reply --> </article><!-- #comment-## --> </li><!-- #comment-## --> <li class="comment odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1" id="li-comment-7130"> <article id="comment-7130" class="comment"> <footer> <div class="comment-author vcard"> <img alt='' src='https://1.gravatar.com/avatar/7039da6ba5332af47eb1298635432b356cf6a52e86fb3ab1e60e7b6e5a8c4959?s=40&d=identicon&r=G' srcset='https://1.gravatar.com/avatar/7039da6ba5332af47eb1298635432b356cf6a52e86fb3ab1e60e7b6e5a8c4959?s=40&d=identicon&r=G 1x, https://1.gravatar.com/avatar/7039da6ba5332af47eb1298635432b356cf6a52e86fb3ab1e60e7b6e5a8c4959?s=60&d=identicon&r=G 1.5x, https://1.gravatar.com/avatar/7039da6ba5332af47eb1298635432b356cf6a52e86fb3ab1e60e7b6e5a8c4959?s=80&d=identicon&r=G 2x, https://1.gravatar.com/avatar/7039da6ba5332af47eb1298635432b356cf6a52e86fb3ab1e60e7b6e5a8c4959?s=120&d=identicon&r=G 3x, https://1.gravatar.com/avatar/7039da6ba5332af47eb1298635432b356cf6a52e86fb3ab1e60e7b6e5a8c4959?s=160&d=identicon&r=G 4x' class='avatar avatar-40' height='40' width='40' loading='lazy' decoding='async' /> <cite class="fn"><a href="http://www.monkeybrains.net/~dietrich/musings" class="url" rel="ugc external nofollow">lisa s</a></cite> <span class="says">says:</span> </div><!-- .comment-author .vcard --> <div class="comment-meta commentmetadata"> <a href="https://cruststation.wordpress.com/2008/03/11/you-make-my-day-award/#comment-7130"><time pubdate datetime="2008-03-13T03:17:25+01:00"> 13 March, 2008 at 3:17 am </time></a> </div><!-- .comment-meta .commentmetadata --> </footer> <div class="comment-content"><p>shucks babel.<br /> i’m honored to be on your list…<br /> and you certainly inspire me constantly!<br /> xo</p> </div> <div class="reply"> <a rel='nofollow' class='comment-reply-link' href='https://cruststation.wordpress.com/2008/03/11/you-make-my-day-award/?replytocom=7130#respond' data-commentid="7130" data-postid="2055" data-belowelement="comment-7130" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to lisa s" aria-label='Reply to lisa s'>Reply</a> </div><!-- .reply --> </article><!-- #comment-## --> </li><!-- #comment-## --> <li class="comment even thread-even depth-1" id="li-comment-7137"> <article id="comment-7137" class="comment"> <footer> <div class="comment-author vcard"> <img alt='' src='https://2.gravatar.com/avatar/22f0467fa8cdf339726947edce2dbd0d20143709c5af92519bc214eb6a30f363?s=40&d=identicon&r=G' srcset='https://2.gravatar.com/avatar/22f0467fa8cdf339726947edce2dbd0d20143709c5af92519bc214eb6a30f363?s=40&d=identicon&r=G 1x, https://2.gravatar.com/avatar/22f0467fa8cdf339726947edce2dbd0d20143709c5af92519bc214eb6a30f363?s=60&d=identicon&r=G 1.5x, https://2.gravatar.com/avatar/22f0467fa8cdf339726947edce2dbd0d20143709c5af92519bc214eb6a30f363?s=80&d=identicon&r=G 2x, https://2.gravatar.com/avatar/22f0467fa8cdf339726947edce2dbd0d20143709c5af92519bc214eb6a30f363?s=120&d=identicon&r=G 3x, https://2.gravatar.com/avatar/22f0467fa8cdf339726947edce2dbd0d20143709c5af92519bc214eb6a30f363?s=160&d=identicon&r=G 4x' class='avatar avatar-40' height='40' width='40' loading='lazy' decoding='async' /> <cite class="fn"><a href="http://www.papierwelt.blogspot.com" class="url" rel="ugc external nofollow">Uschi</a></cite> <span class="says">says:</span> </div><!-- .comment-author .vcard --> <div class="comment-meta commentmetadata"> <a href="https://cruststation.wordpress.com/2008/03/11/you-make-my-day-award/#comment-7137"><time pubdate datetime="2008-03-14T09:05:04+01:00"> 14 March, 2008 at 9:05 am </time></a> </div><!-- .comment-meta .commentmetadata --> </footer> <div class="comment-content"><p>Big congratulation to you Babelfishy!!! I love your blog and “Well done” to your way of paying the award forward!<br /> Hugs!</p> </div> <div class="reply"> <a rel='nofollow' class='comment-reply-link' href='https://cruststation.wordpress.com/2008/03/11/you-make-my-day-award/?replytocom=7137#respond' data-commentid="7137" data-postid="2055" data-belowelement="comment-7137" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Uschi" aria-label='Reply to Uschi'>Reply</a> </div><!-- .reply --> </article><!-- #comment-## --> </li><!-- #comment-## --> <li class="comment odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1" id="li-comment-7140"> <article id="comment-7140" class="comment"> <footer> <div class="comment-author vcard"> <img alt='' src='https://0.gravatar.com/avatar/60fb9917b7cfe6c6005efc6a35b392eb8038273c35b04734f7f3186dba7cdcbe?s=40&d=identicon&r=G' srcset='https://0.gravatar.com/avatar/60fb9917b7cfe6c6005efc6a35b392eb8038273c35b04734f7f3186dba7cdcbe?s=40&d=identicon&r=G 1x, https://0.gravatar.com/avatar/60fb9917b7cfe6c6005efc6a35b392eb8038273c35b04734f7f3186dba7cdcbe?s=60&d=identicon&r=G 1.5x, https://0.gravatar.com/avatar/60fb9917b7cfe6c6005efc6a35b392eb8038273c35b04734f7f3186dba7cdcbe?s=80&d=identicon&r=G 2x, https://0.gravatar.com/avatar/60fb9917b7cfe6c6005efc6a35b392eb8038273c35b04734f7f3186dba7cdcbe?s=120&d=identicon&r=G 3x, https://0.gravatar.com/avatar/60fb9917b7cfe6c6005efc6a35b392eb8038273c35b04734f7f3186dba7cdcbe?s=160&d=identicon&r=G 4x' class='avatar avatar-40' height='40' width='40' loading='lazy' decoding='async' /> <cite class="fn"><a href="http://www.alilovescurtis.blogspot.com" class="url" rel="ugc external nofollow">ali</a></cite> <span class="says">says:</span> </div><!-- .comment-author .vcard --> <div class="comment-meta commentmetadata"> <a href="https://cruststation.wordpress.com/2008/03/11/you-make-my-day-award/#comment-7140"><time pubdate datetime="2008-03-14T17:34:23+01:00"> 14 March, 2008 at 5:34 pm </time></a> </div><!-- .comment-meta .commentmetadata --> </footer> <div class="comment-content"><p>Much thanks, my dear. I’m so flattered to be a favorite of yours. And you say such nice things. Naturally, you are a favorite of mine, too.</p> <p>Happy Friday!</p> </div> <div class="reply"> <a rel='nofollow' class='comment-reply-link' href='https://cruststation.wordpress.com/2008/03/11/you-make-my-day-award/?replytocom=7140#respond' data-commentid="7140" data-postid="2055" data-belowelement="comment-7140" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to ali" aria-label='Reply to ali'>Reply</a> </div><!-- .reply --> </article><!-- #comment-## --> </li><!-- #comment-## --> <li class="comment even thread-even depth-1" id="li-comment-7143"> <article id="comment-7143" class="comment"> <footer> <div class="comment-author vcard"> <img alt='' src='https://0.gravatar.com/avatar/90ec9c0eab96ca6531e58017b1233349b42b0dc8ccf401b2521f2376c18d47d6?s=40&d=identicon&r=G' srcset='https://0.gravatar.com/avatar/90ec9c0eab96ca6531e58017b1233349b42b0dc8ccf401b2521f2376c18d47d6?s=40&d=identicon&r=G 1x, https://0.gravatar.com/avatar/90ec9c0eab96ca6531e58017b1233349b42b0dc8ccf401b2521f2376c18d47d6?s=60&d=identicon&r=G 1.5x, https://0.gravatar.com/avatar/90ec9c0eab96ca6531e58017b1233349b42b0dc8ccf401b2521f2376c18d47d6?s=80&d=identicon&r=G 2x, https://0.gravatar.com/avatar/90ec9c0eab96ca6531e58017b1233349b42b0dc8ccf401b2521f2376c18d47d6?s=120&d=identicon&r=G 3x, https://0.gravatar.com/avatar/90ec9c0eab96ca6531e58017b1233349b42b0dc8ccf401b2521f2376c18d47d6?s=160&d=identicon&r=G 4x' class='avatar avatar-40' height='40' width='40' loading='lazy' decoding='async' /> <cite class="fn"><a href="http://mesimple.blogspot.com/" class="url" rel="ugc external nofollow">simple me</a></cite> <span class="says">says:</span> </div><!-- .comment-author .vcard --> <div class="comment-meta commentmetadata"> <a href="https://cruststation.wordpress.com/2008/03/11/you-make-my-day-award/#comment-7143"><time pubdate datetime="2008-03-15T00:12:20+01:00"> 15 March, 2008 at 12:12 am </time></a> </div><!-- .comment-meta .commentmetadata --> </footer> <div class="comment-content"><p>congratulations!!!<br /> I have said this before but I’ll repeat … this is a super place to come to fill our souls with inspiration.</p> <p>… and thank you so much! it is such an honour for me to be able to bring you some beauty on the everyday life :)*</p> </div> <div class="reply"> <a rel='nofollow' class='comment-reply-link' href='https://cruststation.wordpress.com/2008/03/11/you-make-my-day-award/?replytocom=7143#respond' data-commentid="7143" data-postid="2055" data-belowelement="comment-7143" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to simple me" aria-label='Reply to simple me'>Reply</a> </div><!-- .reply --> </article><!-- #comment-## --> </li><!-- #comment-## --> <li class="comment odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1" id="li-comment-7145"> <article id="comment-7145" class="comment"> <footer> <div class="comment-author vcard"> <img alt='' src='https://1.gravatar.com/avatar/10c0c2367d0221433dbdf228c4b12579b5184711a152c899d4a696150090373c?s=40&d=identicon&r=G' srcset='https://1.gravatar.com/avatar/10c0c2367d0221433dbdf228c4b12579b5184711a152c899d4a696150090373c?s=40&d=identicon&r=G 1x, https://1.gravatar.com/avatar/10c0c2367d0221433dbdf228c4b12579b5184711a152c899d4a696150090373c?s=60&d=identicon&r=G 1.5x, https://1.gravatar.com/avatar/10c0c2367d0221433dbdf228c4b12579b5184711a152c899d4a696150090373c?s=80&d=identicon&r=G 2x, https://1.gravatar.com/avatar/10c0c2367d0221433dbdf228c4b12579b5184711a152c899d4a696150090373c?s=120&d=identicon&r=G 3x, https://1.gravatar.com/avatar/10c0c2367d0221433dbdf228c4b12579b5184711a152c899d4a696150090373c?s=160&d=identicon&r=G 4x' class='avatar avatar-40' height='40' width='40' loading='lazy' decoding='async' /> <cite class="fn"><a href="http://www.mynesty.blogspot.com" class="url" rel="ugc external nofollow">kelly</a></cite> <span class="says">says:</span> </div><!-- .comment-author .vcard --> <div class="comment-meta commentmetadata"> <a href="https://cruststation.wordpress.com/2008/03/11/you-make-my-day-award/#comment-7145"><time pubdate datetime="2008-03-15T15:09:10+01:00"> 15 March, 2008 at 3:09 pm </time></a> </div><!-- .comment-meta .commentmetadata --> </footer> <div class="comment-content"><p>**blushes**<br /> thank you so much! i love stopping by to stock up on inspiration here + i’m always happy to read your comments on my posts. these connections are truly wonderful : )<br /> have a lovely weekend! xxx</p> </div> <div class="reply"> <a rel='nofollow' class='comment-reply-link' href='https://cruststation.wordpress.com/2008/03/11/you-make-my-day-award/?replytocom=7145#respond' data-commentid="7145" data-postid="2055" data-belowelement="comment-7145" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to kelly" aria-label='Reply to kelly'>Reply</a> </div><!-- .reply --> </article><!-- #comment-## --> </li><!-- #comment-## --> <li class="comment even thread-even depth-1" id="li-comment-7167"> <article id="comment-7167" class="comment"> <footer> <div class="comment-author vcard"> <img alt='' src='https://0.gravatar.com/avatar/988a489a904517f29ecce480dc3c5abc149a2613d906929280d97028357a9d6d?s=40&d=identicon&r=G' srcset='https://0.gravatar.com/avatar/988a489a904517f29ecce480dc3c5abc149a2613d906929280d97028357a9d6d?s=40&d=identicon&r=G 1x, https://0.gravatar.com/avatar/988a489a904517f29ecce480dc3c5abc149a2613d906929280d97028357a9d6d?s=60&d=identicon&r=G 1.5x, https://0.gravatar.com/avatar/988a489a904517f29ecce480dc3c5abc149a2613d906929280d97028357a9d6d?s=80&d=identicon&r=G 2x, https://0.gravatar.com/avatar/988a489a904517f29ecce480dc3c5abc149a2613d906929280d97028357a9d6d?s=120&d=identicon&r=G 3x, https://0.gravatar.com/avatar/988a489a904517f29ecce480dc3c5abc149a2613d906929280d97028357a9d6d?s=160&d=identicon&r=G 4x' class='avatar avatar-40' height='40' width='40' loading='lazy' decoding='async' /> <cite class="fn"><a href="http://heavenlydays.blogspot.com" class="url" rel="ugc external nofollow">amisha</a></cite> <span class="says">says:</span> </div><!-- .comment-author .vcard --> <div class="comment-meta commentmetadata"> <a href="https://cruststation.wordpress.com/2008/03/11/you-make-my-day-award/#comment-7167"><time pubdate datetime="2008-03-17T17:11:24+01:00"> 17 March, 2008 at 5:11 pm </time></a> </div><!-- .comment-meta .commentmetadata --> </footer> <div class="comment-content"><p>thank you so much b!! and thank you too for all your kindness and inspiration… it is such a joy to visit here and i am so happy to have met you :) xox</p> </div> <div class="reply"> <a rel='nofollow' class='comment-reply-link' href='https://cruststation.wordpress.com/2008/03/11/you-make-my-day-award/?replytocom=7167#respond' data-commentid="7167" data-postid="2055" data-belowelement="comment-7167" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to amisha" aria-label='Reply to amisha'>Reply</a> </div><!-- .reply --> </article><!-- #comment-## --> </li><!-- #comment-## --> <li class="comment odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1" id="li-comment-7178"> <article id="comment-7178" class="comment"> <footer> <div class="comment-author vcard"> <img alt='' src='https://2.gravatar.com/avatar/56ea97f76fe0a85c0ec021591b9ea09ab9c3edc5288b422a8d28c1d34b77c32a?s=40&d=identicon&r=G' srcset='https://2.gravatar.com/avatar/56ea97f76fe0a85c0ec021591b9ea09ab9c3edc5288b422a8d28c1d34b77c32a?s=40&d=identicon&r=G 1x, https://2.gravatar.com/avatar/56ea97f76fe0a85c0ec021591b9ea09ab9c3edc5288b422a8d28c1d34b77c32a?s=60&d=identicon&r=G 1.5x, https://2.gravatar.com/avatar/56ea97f76fe0a85c0ec021591b9ea09ab9c3edc5288b422a8d28c1d34b77c32a?s=80&d=identicon&r=G 2x, https://2.gravatar.com/avatar/56ea97f76fe0a85c0ec021591b9ea09ab9c3edc5288b422a8d28c1d34b77c32a?s=120&d=identicon&r=G 3x, https://2.gravatar.com/avatar/56ea97f76fe0a85c0ec021591b9ea09ab9c3edc5288b422a8d28c1d34b77c32a?s=160&d=identicon&r=G 4x' class='avatar avatar-40' height='40' width='40' loading='lazy' decoding='async' /> <cite class="fn"><a href="http://mypolaroidblog.blogspot.com" class="url" rel="ugc external nofollow">Jen</a></cite> <span class="says">says:</span> </div><!-- .comment-author .vcard --> <div class="comment-meta commentmetadata"> <a href="https://cruststation.wordpress.com/2008/03/11/you-make-my-day-award/#comment-7178"><time pubdate datetime="2008-03-18T23:47:25+01:00"> 18 March, 2008 at 11:47 pm </time></a> </div><!-- .comment-meta .commentmetadata --> </footer> <div class="comment-content"><p>great blog filled with a ton of inspiration. you made my day.</p> </div> <div class="reply"> <a rel='nofollow' class='comment-reply-link' href='https://cruststation.wordpress.com/2008/03/11/you-make-my-day-award/?replytocom=7178#respond' data-commentid="7178" data-postid="2055" data-belowelement="comment-7178" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Jen" aria-label='Reply to Jen'>Reply</a> </div><!-- .reply --> </article><!-- #comment-## --> </li><!-- #comment-## --> <li class="comment even thread-even depth-1" id="li-comment-7293"> <article id="comment-7293" class="comment"> <footer> <div class="comment-author vcard"> <img alt='' src='https://2.gravatar.com/avatar/e951b66fb9281decb6ef3baa03e9352b9df5177cae1a959587a4eee57e3c45e6?s=40&d=identicon&r=G' srcset='https://2.gravatar.com/avatar/e951b66fb9281decb6ef3baa03e9352b9df5177cae1a959587a4eee57e3c45e6?s=40&d=identicon&r=G 1x, https://2.gravatar.com/avatar/e951b66fb9281decb6ef3baa03e9352b9df5177cae1a959587a4eee57e3c45e6?s=60&d=identicon&r=G 1.5x, https://2.gravatar.com/avatar/e951b66fb9281decb6ef3baa03e9352b9df5177cae1a959587a4eee57e3c45e6?s=80&d=identicon&r=G 2x, https://2.gravatar.com/avatar/e951b66fb9281decb6ef3baa03e9352b9df5177cae1a959587a4eee57e3c45e6?s=120&d=identicon&r=G 3x, https://2.gravatar.com/avatar/e951b66fb9281decb6ef3baa03e9352b9df5177cae1a959587a4eee57e3c45e6?s=160&d=identicon&r=G 4x' class='avatar avatar-40' height='40' width='40' loading='lazy' decoding='async' /> <cite class="fn"><a href="http://www.ullam.typepad.com" class="url" rel="ugc external nofollow">Ulla</a></cite> <span class="says">says:</span> </div><!-- .comment-author .vcard --> <div class="comment-meta commentmetadata"> <a href="https://cruststation.wordpress.com/2008/03/11/you-make-my-day-award/#comment-7293"><time pubdate datetime="2008-04-04T18:26:29+01:00"> 4 April, 2008 at 6:26 pm </time></a> </div><!-- .comment-meta .commentmetadata --> </footer> <div class="comment-content"><p>You are always on the top of my list! Thank you and many many HUGS to you!!!</p> </div> <div class="reply"> <a rel='nofollow' class='comment-reply-link' href='https://cruststation.wordpress.com/2008/03/11/you-make-my-day-award/?replytocom=7293#respond' data-commentid="7293" data-postid="2055" data-belowelement="comment-7293" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Ulla" aria-label='Reply to Ulla'>Reply</a> </div><!-- .reply --> </article><!-- #comment-## --> </li><!-- #comment-## --> <li class="comment odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1" id="li-comment-20606"> <article id="comment-20606" class="comment"> <footer> <div class="comment-author vcard"> <img alt='' src='https://2.gravatar.com/avatar/2573a2781c26860e4a4063c700478c8f3e00972470aeb0ef859b088ebbff5828?s=40&d=identicon&r=G' srcset='https://2.gravatar.com/avatar/2573a2781c26860e4a4063c700478c8f3e00972470aeb0ef859b088ebbff5828?s=40&d=identicon&r=G 1x, https://2.gravatar.com/avatar/2573a2781c26860e4a4063c700478c8f3e00972470aeb0ef859b088ebbff5828?s=60&d=identicon&r=G 1.5x, https://2.gravatar.com/avatar/2573a2781c26860e4a4063c700478c8f3e00972470aeb0ef859b088ebbff5828?s=80&d=identicon&r=G 2x, https://2.gravatar.com/avatar/2573a2781c26860e4a4063c700478c8f3e00972470aeb0ef859b088ebbff5828?s=120&d=identicon&r=G 3x, https://2.gravatar.com/avatar/2573a2781c26860e4a4063c700478c8f3e00972470aeb0ef859b088ebbff5828?s=160&d=identicon&r=G 4x' class='avatar avatar-40' height='40' width='40' loading='lazy' decoding='async' /> <cite class="fn"><a href="http://www.AFyoPDWfU0.com/AFyoPDWfU0" class="url" rel="ugc external nofollow">Alysia Merrell</a></cite> <span class="says">says:</span> </div><!-- .comment-author .vcard --> <div class="comment-meta commentmetadata"> <a href="https://cruststation.wordpress.com/2008/03/11/you-make-my-day-award/#comment-20606"><time pubdate datetime="2017-03-07T17:28:53+01:00"> 7 March, 2017 at 5:28 pm </time></a> </div><!-- .comment-meta .commentmetadata --> </footer> <div class="comment-content"><p>Appreciate the recommendation. Will try it out.|</p> </div> <div class="reply"> <a rel='nofollow' class='comment-reply-link' href='https://cruststation.wordpress.com/2008/03/11/you-make-my-day-award/?replytocom=20606#respond' data-commentid="20606" data-postid="2055" data-belowelement="comment-20606" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Alysia Merrell" aria-label='Reply to Alysia Merrell'>Reply</a> </div><!-- .reply --> </article><!-- #comment-## --> </li><!-- #comment-## --> <li class="comment even thread-even depth-1" id="li-comment-20799"> <article id="comment-20799" class="comment"> <footer> <div class="comment-author vcard"> <img alt='' src='https://0.gravatar.com/avatar/9e62a86b566350287f635827e042ca576ea51a35a8d120e9f3ab70808695584a?s=40&d=identicon&r=G' srcset='https://0.gravatar.com/avatar/9e62a86b566350287f635827e042ca576ea51a35a8d120e9f3ab70808695584a?s=40&d=identicon&r=G 1x, https://0.gravatar.com/avatar/9e62a86b566350287f635827e042ca576ea51a35a8d120e9f3ab70808695584a?s=60&d=identicon&r=G 1.5x, https://0.gravatar.com/avatar/9e62a86b566350287f635827e042ca576ea51a35a8d120e9f3ab70808695584a?s=80&d=identicon&r=G 2x, https://0.gravatar.com/avatar/9e62a86b566350287f635827e042ca576ea51a35a8d120e9f3ab70808695584a?s=120&d=identicon&r=G 3x, https://0.gravatar.com/avatar/9e62a86b566350287f635827e042ca576ea51a35a8d120e9f3ab70808695584a?s=160&d=identicon&r=G 4x' class='avatar avatar-40' height='40' width='40' loading='lazy' decoding='async' /> <cite class="fn"><a href="http://JesseRljJSJ2Mg.yelp.com" class="url" rel="ugc external nofollow">Jesse Grillo</a></cite> <span class="says">says:</span> </div><!-- .comment-author .vcard --> <div class="comment-meta commentmetadata"> <a href="https://cruststation.wordpress.com/2008/03/11/you-make-my-day-award/#comment-20799"><time pubdate datetime="2017-09-01T14:16:07+01:00"> 1 September, 2017 at 2:16 pm </time></a> </div><!-- .comment-meta .commentmetadata --> </footer> <div class="comment-content"><p>How could any of this be better stated? It could not. You should be thanked more often. So thank you!!</p> </div> <div class="reply"> <a rel='nofollow' class='comment-reply-link' href='https://cruststation.wordpress.com/2008/03/11/you-make-my-day-award/?replytocom=20799#respond' data-commentid="20799" data-postid="2055" data-belowelement="comment-20799" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Jesse Grillo" aria-label='Reply to Jesse Grillo'>Reply</a> </div><!-- .reply --> </article><!-- #comment-## --> </li><!-- #comment-## --> <li class="comment odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1" id="li-comment-20986"> <article id="comment-20986" class="comment"> <footer> <div class="comment-author vcard"> <img alt='' src='https://2.gravatar.com/avatar/8a1253cb417c52a967aaf8b6204cf18f05b49f010f00198895b3e58f69a062a0?s=40&d=identicon&r=G' srcset='https://2.gravatar.com/avatar/8a1253cb417c52a967aaf8b6204cf18f05b49f010f00198895b3e58f69a062a0?s=40&d=identicon&r=G 1x, https://2.gravatar.com/avatar/8a1253cb417c52a967aaf8b6204cf18f05b49f010f00198895b3e58f69a062a0?s=60&d=identicon&r=G 1.5x, https://2.gravatar.com/avatar/8a1253cb417c52a967aaf8b6204cf18f05b49f010f00198895b3e58f69a062a0?s=80&d=identicon&r=G 2x, https://2.gravatar.com/avatar/8a1253cb417c52a967aaf8b6204cf18f05b49f010f00198895b3e58f69a062a0?s=120&d=identicon&r=G 3x, https://2.gravatar.com/avatar/8a1253cb417c52a967aaf8b6204cf18f05b49f010f00198895b3e58f69a062a0?s=160&d=identicon&r=G 4x' class='avatar avatar-40' height='40' width='40' loading='lazy' decoding='async' /> <cite class="fn"><a href="http://franchisepeak.com/" class="url" rel="ugc external nofollow">doughnut franchise opportunities</a></cite> <span class="says">says:</span> </div><!-- .comment-author .vcard --> <div class="comment-meta commentmetadata"> <a href="https://cruststation.wordpress.com/2008/03/11/you-make-my-day-award/#comment-20986"><time pubdate datetime="2018-04-20T23:44:47+01:00"> 20 April, 2018 at 11:44 pm </time></a> </div><!-- .comment-meta .commentmetadata --> </footer> <div class="comment-content"><p>Appreciating the dedication you put into your site and in depth information you provide. 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