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Carfin Christmas Magic

A little mission filled with a lot of love

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My lovely Mum has recently turned 82 years, and I must say, she is as fit as a fiddle and mentally very strong. Such a blessing, I know.

I found it very sad though, when she told me, the little Village where she lives, stopped putting up an outdoor Christmas tree and festive street lights, a few years back. Unfortunately, spending by the local Council has to be reduced, which I do completely understand, and these little extra special niceties are let go first.

I know my Mum used to love looking out her window and see her little Village in full festive flair – I guess, it really brightened her day.

I had no idea, how special it meant to my Mum and I am sure, other Village residents. I can tell my Mum misses that little piece of Carfin Christmas magic!

Don’t get me wrong, my Mum does have her own Christmas tree to sparkle and enjoy in her own living room. But….I don’t want the story to end there….

I will make it my mission, to one day, self-fund an annual Christmas tree and lights for Carfin Village to enjoy again and again and again!

And if the Council does not allow it, that’s okay, my Mum’s front garden, will be its new home, for all to see and celebrate around.

Maybe I’ve watched too many Hallmark movies haha….but this just feels good and right to me.

It’s a little mission filled with a lot of love.

Christmas love is the greatest gift you can share.

Watch this space….I’ll keep you posted.

Stay special and continue to spread kindness to others.

Love.

Clarabelle

Thanksgiving Day

Everyday I am grateful for you

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Thanksgiving day is just around the corner and it is a very special celebration to be grateful for.

We don’t really celebrate Thanksgiving Day in the UK, unless we have loved ones close to us who do.

I haven’t had the pleasure of attending a Thanksgiving Day celebration yet but I have been on the receiving end of some beautiful Thanksgiving Day messages from my American friends.

In honour of Thanksgiving Day, I created a lovely Thanksgiving verse and produced it into a Thanksgiving Day Greetings Card.  This card is one of my bestsellers on Amazon.

Happy Thanksgiving Day Card

I am so grateful to be part of Thanksgiving Day, in a different kind of way.  Forever spreading love and gratitude through my Thanksgiving cards.

I look forward to be present at a future Thanksgiving Day celebration.

Everyday, I am grateful for you. 💛

Clarabelle

My People

We are the sun, the moon, the ocean and the stars.

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Where are “my people”?

The ones who I align with.

The people with beautiful souls.

The people with love and light in their hearts.

Where do they shine?

I don’t need to look very far, for here, as I write, “my people” read this.

Yes YOU, you are “my people”.

We are on the same path – miles apart in physical presence, but so close in spirit.

We found each other, drifting in and out of creativity, hugging hope and letting our faith flow into our inspired dreams.

We are “Thee People”, forever kind and caring.

We honour our integrity and stand by our values.

We are grateful for today, this moment now.

We help where we can and envision a better world, where humanity holds hands in peace.

We pray, in our own special way.

We are aware of this precious gift of life and are fully thankful.

We are the sun, the moon, the ocean and the stars. We sparkle in their presence and dance to the tune of the Universe.

We are abundant with the greatest qualities, any human being can have.

We are happy to be alive and passionate about growth.

We are long lost friends, taking the wondrous scenic route of life.

We are one.

Oh beautiful heart, thank you.

Clarabelle

Afternoon Tea Anyone?

afternoon tea lover

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Afternoon Tea with Good Friends at Hotel Cafe Royal, Regent Street, London

I’m an afternoon tea lover and living here in Central London offers an abundance of exquisite five star options.

I have been very lucky to experience delicious afternoon teas at The Grill Room, formerly the Oscar Wilde Lounge at Hotel Cafe Royal; the Crystal Moon Lounge at the Corinthia and more recently, The Rosebery dining room at the Mandarin Oriental in Knightsbridge. My favourite so far, was afternoon tea at the Crystal Moon Lounge, it was just perfect in everyway.

Back Again with my Besties! A lovely afternoon tea at Hotel Cafe Royal

I have a joyous meeting coming up, and that is, to take my niece Megan, who will be visiting London from bonny Scotland, to enjoy an extra special afternoon tea and we’re so excited about it.

An elegant afternoon at the Corinthia with beautiful friends

Research has gone underway and the following afternoon teas are currently on my hit list:

The Ritz – “one of most iconic experiences in the world”

The Savoy – “world-famous afternoon tea”

The Landmark – “London’s most exquisite aftetnoon tea…”

There are many others on my list such as The Dorchester, The Langham, The Shard, Claridges and I just know I’ll get to experience all these in due course.

Afternoon Tea with Clarabelle, at the Mandarin Oriental

Most certainly, I’ll do a blog post on here about which London afternoon tea of choice we treat Megan to.

What’s your favourite place in London to have afternoon tea and why? I’d love to know.

Afternoon Tea anyone?

Clarabelle

New Places New Faces

Extra Special 5 Star Experience

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Beautiful Hotel Entrance at the Mandarin Oriental, Hyde Park, London

When it’s time for tea, it truly is time for tea, especially in central London, where there is an abundance of 5 star afternoon teas on offer.

So for a recent birthday treat, we headed to the stunning Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Knightsbridge for a beautiful world tea extravaganza.

The exquisite setting, delightful food, elegant ambience and quality of service, where indeed second to none.

We devoured a deliciously served champagne afternoon tea in the spectacular The Rosebery dining room.

An Extra Special Birthday Treat

The whole experience was truly memorable and the hotel more than lived up to our high expectations.

The price tag for this extraordinary treat is not cheap at over £130 per person but we did opt for the fancier champagne.

The Grand Tour Afternoon Tea at The Rosebery, Mandarin Oriental, Knightsbridge, London

Would we return – 100% YES, over and over again!

If you’re looking for one of the best afternoon teas in central London, this one has not to be missed.

I dare you to try somewhere new, it’s good for the heart and soul….but maybe not on your bank balance…so save up in advance!

Where is your favourite place for afternoon tea?

Clarabelle

New Year Hearts

A celebration of life

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Happy New Year wonderful you. Here is my first poetic verse of 2023 to you.

New year hearts,
sharing the best,
travelling together,
north, south, east, west.

A world of kindness,
where all do care,
a celebration of life,
I'll meet you there.

Where love is forever,
and happiness lives,
encouraging greatness,
and everyone gives.

May this New Year,
show you the light,
of how special you are,
wonderful and bright.

Clarabelle

Rise Higher

Opportunities are everywhere

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May your thinking rise higher than the morning sun.

Today, think big things! Think so big you even astound yourself.

When you raise your thinking to another level, something extraordinary happens and you become connected to a new field of opportunities.

The higher your thinking, the more tremendous the opportunities.

Rise high wonderful you and make 2023 your best year yet!

Clarabelle

This Christmas

I wish YOU a magical Christmas

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As Christmas falls upon us and 2022 comes to an end, may you be mindful of the positive changes you made this year and focus all your wondeful efforts into making 2023 your best year yet!

Reality is now – I’ll say that one again – REALITY IS NOW – so do your best to truly live in the present moment, whilst holding a better future in your heart.

We all have something that we want to improve in our lives but please don’t make the chasing of these changes, make you unhappy in the present.

Each present moment is to be savoured and enjoyed, without bringing in hurtful pasts or desired futures. When you are mindful of the now, you get to embrace the specialness of life.

Life isn’t always rosey, we all know that! We have all felt the feelings of loss, hurt, disappointment, sadness, stress and everything in between on this roller coaster of life and it ain’t pretty. Don’t let your imagination be flooded with worry of something that has not happened yet and indeed may never happen. Instead, try to feel the real beauty and true meaning in those thankful moments that make us feel blessed and forever grateful to experience the magnificent wonders of the world.

You are one of those amazing wonders and I wish YOU a magical Christmas, successful 2023 and prayers of hope that you realise how truly special you are.

Be the Christmas Miracle.

Forever grateful for your presence, love Clarabelle

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To Your Family

Christmas love, is wished for you.

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Welcome to Showcase Wednesday, where every week on this day I will share with you one of my originally created Clarabelle products.

My Clarabelle Cards are created with heartfelt meaning and purpose.

My products currently sell on Amazon UK and Etsy UK, so you can check out the full product collection by clicking on the shopping links above.

TO YOUR FAMILY FROM OUR FAMILY AT CHRISTMAS

To Your Family from our Family at Christmas Greetings Card by Clarabelle Cards

A family so special
a family so true,
Christmas love,
is wished for you.
One of a kind,
we love you so much,
such a beautiful family,
many hearts you touch.

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To My Friend at Christmas

Christmas love, I wish for you

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Welcome to Showcase Wednesday, where every week on this day I will share with you one of my originally created Clarabelle products.

My Clarabelle Cards are created with heartfelt meaning and purpose.

My products currently sell on Amazon UK and Etsy UK, so you can check out the full product collection by clicking on the shopping links below.

TO MY FRIEND AT CHRISTMAS by CLARABELLE CARDS

To My Friend at Christmas Greetings Card by Clarabelle Cards

You are so special,
kind and true,
Christmas love,
I wish for you.
One of a kind,
we laugh so much,
to my best friend,
many hearts you touch.

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Magical You

Dreams of abundance

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I trust one day,
you’ll feel the light,
within your heart,
shining bright.

I hope one day,
you’ll smile so much,
it cheers you up,
and others you touch.

I believe one day,
you’ll have it all,
dreams of abundance,
having a ball.

I know one day,
you’ll see in you,
the specialness you hold,
beautiful and true.

I see one day,
an accomplished you,
achieving greatness,
in all that you do.

I treasure the day,
all skies are blue,
and nothing compares,
to magical you.

By Clarabelle, 16 November 2022

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Celebrating Over 40,000 Blog Hits

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celebrating 40000 blog hits

Celebrating Over 40,000 Blog Hits

Thank you one and all for visiting, liking, commenting, following, sharing and reblogging from this Clarabelle blog.  I am forever grateful and I am so happy that I took it upon myself to start this blog up and share my musings with you.

I am here because I want to be here and I am here because of you also.

One HUGE, BIG, MASSIVE, thank you to you.

Woop Woop Woop, I am elated and I am wearing a big beautiful smile.

Love, Clarabelle

Blog Post 1000

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blog post number 1000

Blog Post 1000

I am truly amazed that this is blog post number 1000, from 1 to 1000…..AMAZING!!

I celebrate today with some links to my favourite blog posts over the last 3 years, may these posts bring you inspiration to your heart and may you flourish, blossom and grow like a beautiful springtime flower.  I am happy, thank you for being here and supporting me, I really do appreciate you.

Field of Love, Originally Posted on 24 July 2013

I Don’t Love You Anymore, Originally Posted on 25 April 2013

What is Your Inner Desire?, Originally Posted on 4 May 2013

Don’t Let Life Pass You By, Originally Posted on 28 June 2013

Someone is Thinking About You Right Now, Originally Posted on 25 May 2013

Put Your Energy Out There, Originally Posted on 11 June 2013

There are so many posts I could have shared again with you today, but I’ll let you sift through this blog when you have a little more time.  I trust that you will be inspired in some way.

So cheers to you for being here and cheers to another 1000 blog posts and a lot lot more.

Thank you with all my heart.

Clarabelle

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Do It With Pride

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You're a Star

Celebrate how far you’ve come and welcome the journey of tomorrow.  Today is your blessing, today be grateful for everything you have achieved so far, you’ve done good you know, you’ve done real good!! This poem’s for you.

Do It With Pride

The bells’s ringing,
I’m ready to go
Are you with me?
Bring on the show.

Smiles in your pocket
Hope on your back
Plough through all weathers
Get back on track

Start where you are
Think always good
Be kind to yourself
Don’t say “should”

Come on my friend
You’re almost there
One more step
A little more care

Concentrate, focus
Have faith in your stride
Go a little further
Do it with pride.

By Clarabelle