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  1. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper
    December 9, 2011 @ 1:11 pm

    wow! it is just gorgeous in there! its so great when you unexpectedly get to have a little indulgence like that!

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  2. Jenny
    December 9, 2011 @ 1:41 pm

    It's PERFECT! I think I gasped a little bit when I saw it all decked out in your home. So happy for you – Divine Intervention indeed. πŸ™‚

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  3. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions
    December 9, 2011 @ 1:47 pm

    Well, you were definitely meant to have that tree, Julie! It does look beautiful and I can tell how excited you are about it just from your post!

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  4. Megan
    December 9, 2011 @ 2:13 pm

    That's a pretty amazing Black Friday win! It is absolutely gorgeous. πŸ™‚

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  5. Tracy@GeneralSplendour
    December 9, 2011 @ 2:37 pm

    OMG what a beautiful Christmas story! Your tree is absolutely gorgeous and perfectly perfect in your beautiful room. I wish you a blessed holiday season with your family and the best accessory you could wish for! Your story of holiday magic is what the season is all about. Merry Christmas!

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  6. Kat
    December 9, 2011 @ 2:42 pm

    What a gorgeous tree in a gorgeous room!!! It's perfect!

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  7. Karena
    December 9, 2011 @ 2:45 pm

    Julie I love, love this story and your precious tree!! God does work in amazing ways, I truly believe that!

    Still many surprises coming up in our amazing 12 Days of Holiday Giveaways!! The French Basketeer has a very special offering right now and more open to enter!

    xoxo
    Karena

    Art by Karena

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  8. Just Simply Live
    December 9, 2011 @ 4:20 pm

    That is such an awesome story. And the tree looks perfect in your beautiful home.

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  9. Krista
    December 9, 2011 @ 4:39 pm

    LOVE this story! The tree is beautiful and perfect in your gorgeous room. I wish I could see it it person too;)

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  10. Haven
    December 9, 2011 @ 5:11 pm

    Beautiful tree! It is the little blessings that mean so much!

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  11. amyblam.com
    December 9, 2011 @ 5:11 pm

    Beautiful stunning tree! I love Christmas trees. All sizes, shapes, lights, whatever. But this one is super special.

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  12. David and Dee Dee Sterling
    December 9, 2011 @ 5:39 pm

    Love the tree! Love the story! Love it that your girls squealed with excitement when the men carried it into the house! But, most of all I LOVE it when God does special things like this just for us! He is so good!

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  13. Joy
    December 9, 2011 @ 5:56 pm

    I love that God loves us so much He cares about the little things we love. He is SO wonderful!

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  14. stopmeifyouveheardthisone
    December 9, 2011 @ 7:06 pm

    Isn't winning things the absolute best? I just discovered your blog, but I love all your crafty projects! I'll definitely be back πŸ™‚

    ~Stop Me if You've Heard This One

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  15. Sarah @ The Bird's Papaya
    December 9, 2011 @ 7:45 pm

    What a beautiful gift from God!
    I love how you truly shared that your gift was from God, and didn't shy away from sharing his greatness πŸ™‚

    My Mom yesterday after spending $146 at HomeSense WON HER PURCHASE! Such a blessing!

    Merry Christmas!

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  16. Gwen @ The Bold Abode
    December 9, 2011 @ 9:49 pm

    How amazing! What a beautiful story and what a beautiful tree!

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  17. Chessa @ Antsi-Pants
    December 10, 2011 @ 12:37 am

    Thanks for sharing your heart. You are right-when you know HIM personally you know how He blesses you specifically. What an amazing God we have that loves us enough to send His son in such an awesome and unexpected way. And that same God wants to know us and have a relationship with us. I'm thinking more about these things everyday…

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  18. Sheila
    December 10, 2011 @ 1:26 am

    It is a beautiful tree! Wow! Have you read the book One Thousand Gifts? I think you would like it. It is about recording all our blessings and being thankful to God. Ann Voskamp is the author.

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  19. Irene
    December 10, 2011 @ 1:17 pm

    What an amazing gift Julie. God works in mysterious ways for sure. Your home is absolutely beautiful.

    Wishing you and your family many more blessings!

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  20. jennibell
    December 10, 2011 @ 1:49 pm

    Awesome! What a neat story. . .what a beautiful tree. Many more Christmas blessings to you and your family.

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  21. Barbara Bussey {The Treasured Home}
    December 10, 2011 @ 4:54 pm

    Great story! I wish it hadn't taken me so long to realize God's huge presence, but at least I hound him. I'm not convinced he knows my design style but you never know!

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  22. Carisa
    December 10, 2011 @ 10:41 pm

    I'm so in love with your home. It's beautiful, and that tree is gorgeous! Lucky you!

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  23. Barb
    December 12, 2011 @ 1:46 pm

    Great story and what a beautiful home you have to put it in!

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  24. Dawn Duddy
    December 13, 2011 @ 4:13 am

    God is SO amazing! I LOVED your Christmas sermon! πŸ™‚ Such a sweet testimony of the love our Father has for us! ~ Dawnee @ http://www.thisbeautyisee.com

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  25. Becky Dunham
    December 13, 2011 @ 6:19 am

    What a sweet story Julie! I do believe that God gives us things that might seem trivial – He loves us after all and He is our Father and likes to give us treats as much as we like to give them to our children πŸ™‚ We are just so spoiled that we don't realize everything that He gives to us! Thanks for sharing this story and your faith πŸ™‚

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  26. Jessica
    December 13, 2011 @ 8:32 pm

    What a great Christmas tree story! πŸ™‚ I know exactly waht you mean about the Lord's blessings and gifts to His children. He has blessed me in so many big and little ways! What a Savior we have!

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  27. Gloria Fox @ Potentially Beautiful
    December 15, 2011 @ 2:18 am

    What a great story and a beautiful tree. I LOVE your sofa too.

    Merry Christmas!

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  28. annewalker
    December 1, 2013 @ 6:25 am

    am I looking at a home decorating magazine right now? No?? Wow that was an amazing tree! i so love it! I'd love to feature this in my blog if you'd let me. Cheers!

    Anne Walker
    Christmas tree decorating ideas

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