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XXI Forever

XXI Forever... I tried distracting myself with sights along the way.

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It worked. By the time I got near the door, I decided to eXit. A chance to buck unnecessary shopping is an eXtra good thing. Happy holidays!

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  1. SmilingSallyDecember 22, 2014 at 8:47 PM

    Hello Hazel,

    I like these blue roses. Thanks for capturing them in a photo.

    Merry Christmas and Happy Blue Monday!

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  2. Gemma WisemanDecember 23, 2014 at 8:47 AM

    Believe it or not,I'm not a fan of shopping - especially with crowds at shopping malls. I prefer dreaming round quaint village shops. An interesting colourful post.

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    1. HazelDecember 25, 2014 at 9:49 AM

      Country girls at heart who are stuck in the city may not be as lucky. But they make do. It's still a nice nice Christmas this year.

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  3. AmyDecember 23, 2014 at 12:14 PM

    beautiful shots! love the first one

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  4. UnknownDecember 23, 2014 at 12:21 PM

    Lovely photos...I really like the first one..

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  5. AnonymousDecember 23, 2014 at 1:45 PM

    What pretty shots.

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  6. eileeninmdDecember 23, 2014 at 4:30 PM

    Wonderful series! I love the big lotus pads.. I am done shopping and will be happy not to go into a mall the next couple of days.. Happy Holidays to you and yours!

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    1. HazelDecember 25, 2014 at 10:06 AM

      Sometimes getting done with shopping is the best feeling. Happy Holidays!

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  7. Fun60December 23, 2014 at 4:45 PM

    Such determination needs a reward. Have a great Christmas.

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  8. New Jersey MemoriesDecember 23, 2014 at 10:56 PM

    Shopping is so tempting, even if it is "unnecessary." You have great self-control! Happy Holidays!

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  9. Roger Owen GreenDecember 24, 2014 at 3:25 AM

    Xcellent!

    ROG, ABCW

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  10. carol l mckennaDecember 24, 2014 at 4:40 AM

    Colorful and creative photos and avoidance of 'spending' ~

    Happy Holidays,
    artmusedog and carol

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  11. Reader WilDecember 24, 2014 at 10:32 PM

    Xciting!
    Have a beautiful time this week and lots of lights in the coming year!
    Wil, ABCW Team.

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  12. LauraDecember 25, 2014 at 1:26 AM

    Beautiful Hazel! Wishing you much joy in this season of love.

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  13. AnnDecember 25, 2014 at 3:49 AM

    Well I bought PLENTY at Forever XX1 this year.
    Ann

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  14. Bethany CarsonDecember 25, 2014 at 5:32 AM

    Lovely shots!

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  15. TrubesDecember 25, 2014 at 8:41 PM

    Lovely pictures,
    I particularly like the XX1 shop.

    Best wishes,
    Di.
    ABCW team.

    Best wishes,

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  16. Magical Mystical TeacherDecember 26, 2014 at 10:55 PM

    Hope your holidays are filled with joy—and rubies!

    One Red Star

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  17. Amy at Ms. Toody Goo ShoesDecember 28, 2014 at 1:37 PM

    Great willpower! And pretty pics, too. Here in the states, the store is called Forever 21. I wonder if it is the same chain.

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  18. JimDecember 31, 2014 at 6:23 AM

    Love that first one.

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  19. JimDecember 31, 2014 at 6:26 AM

    The first shot is amazing.

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