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Keys to Happiness

                       Littlekeyscoreyamaro_1

                                        Little keys that unlock big doors.

Please leave a key to a blog that you would like to share.

It can be to one of your own favorite post,

or to another person’s blog.

It can be a to a book

or to a video.

You can show me the way to a poetry site that you like.

Or to something delicious (chocolate is always good.)

Or to a place of enchanting creativity!

Give a key that opens a door

that we might tag along and discover a new place through you.

Have fun!

Thank you very much for SHARING THE LOVE!

photo: French antique keys to jewelry boxes. Where are the jewelry boxes?

Comments

71 responses to “Keys to Happiness”

  1. Paris Parfait

    Corey, felicitations on your well-deserved win!

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  2. nel

    congratulations Corey on your Share the Love awards! Just newly discovering naturegirl, loving what I am finding!
    http://www.nature-trail.blogspot.com/

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  3. Muriel

    Corey, voilà un autre merveilleux blog :
    http://florizel.canalblog.com/

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  4. lisa

    I am catching up once again and there are so many lovely, lovely posts! The heart post touched my heart. The post about French husband’s eating habits made me laugh and laugh. You have such a way of helping us feel we witnessed the entire thing ourselves. Fun! I have too many favorite blogs to list one before my second cup of coffee. Maybe I’ll come back. hehe
    COngrats. I can’t think of anyone more deserving.

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  5. Jeanne

    Congratulations Corey.
    Everyday I get sweet surprises
    from this link
    http://www.cuteoverload.com/
    You are probably aware of it and like you, I love God’s fur angels so much.
    Sweet smiles every day
    I love you
    May your heart always hold the key to only happiness.
    Love Jeanne

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  6. darla

    My key will lead you to the blog of an artist, journalist friend. Her work is original and sometimes a bit edgy. Go have a look.
    http://www.tatt22dgoddess.com/index.html I think you may have to cut and paste the address.
    Darla

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  7. robin

    Good Morning Corey…
    Congratulations on your award!!! Well deserved I might add! I am adding a key to one of my own posts. As I look out the window after the massive storm we got yesterday…I need to imagine something else…and Paris always does it! Just copy and paste…Here you go…
    http://mymelange.net/2007/01/18/the-prettiest-square-in-paristhe-place-dauphine.aspx

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  8. Pauline Clarke

    This is another of my favorite places. It’s amazingly creative and beautifully honest.
    www.bluesmama.blogspot.com

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  9. Shannon

    Wow, you had a virtual sweep! Congratulations…I expected many wins for you 🙂
    Now, can you identify the food Yann cooked for you…or is it a complete mystery?

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  10. berrie

    ConGraTuLaTioNs! Well deserved recognition! I have too many keys and boxes to name just one, but you could start with anyone on my sidebar:) xoxo

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  11. Shannon

    Wow, you had a virtual sweep! Congratulations…I expected many wins for you 🙂
    Now, can you identify the food Yann cooked for you…or is it a complete mystery?

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  12. meredith

    Here’s a link to a vegetarian blog I recently stumbled across, everything looks delicious.
    http://www.albioncooks.blogspot.com/
    Congratulations on your big win!

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  13. shabbyinthecity

    http://shabbyinthecity.blogspot.com/2007/01/provence-bakery-i-read-blog-called.html
    Here is an older post of mine to share.
    Congrats Corey 🙂
    Isn’t it a wonderful democracy we have here…it was nice to have my voice heard!

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  14. tut-tut

    Corey, thanks for all your keys in the past; i’ve read and seen some very inspiring work!

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  15. ally bean

    Congrats on your win.
    Here is a key to a lovely post at Notes on a Napkin.
    http://notesonanapkin.blogspot.com/2007/02/wake-up-call.html

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  16. Dawn

    I love your blog so much, Corey, what a wonderful way to start the day! A beautiful poem I found:
    http://plumtreeantiques.blogspot.com/2007/02/my-heart-is-pierced-with-love-for.html
    take care, Dawn

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  17. susanna

    Congratulations on your win, Corey!
    I’m going to include a link to Susan’s Lovely Heart’s Charity Exhibition. Over 100 artists and creative folk donated beautiful artwork to raise money for breast cancer research. Nothing is over $100.00.
    http://artstreamstudios.com

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  18. constance

    Congratulation Corey!! I share in your joy! Here’s my list:
    Books: The Namesake: Jhumpa Lahiri
    also, always good to reread To Kill a Mockingbird: Lee Harper
    Movie: Mrs. Palfrey at the Carlisle (British)
    Food: Masala Dosa
    Pretty Blog: absolutelybeautifulthings.blogspot.com
    Enchantingly creative: Ullabanulla of course!

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  19. constance

    Congratulation Corey!! I share in your joy! Here’s my list:
    Books: The Namesake: Jhumpa Lahiri
    also, always good to reread To Kill a Mockingbird: Lee Harper
    Movie: Mrs. Palfrey at the Carlisle (British)
    Food: Masala Dosa
    Pretty Blog: absolutelybeautifulthings.blogspot.com
    Enchantingly creative: Ullabanulla of course!

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  20. Kerstin

    Congratulations, Corey!! So well deserved, too! I am happy to give you the key to this gorgeous flickr photographer: http://www.flickr.com/photos/blaueaster/sets/72057594131675493/
    Her pictures make me happy 🙂

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  21. Ulla

    Corey, no one is more deserving than you!!! The only other blog besides yours that I look at religiously every morning is Florizelles at: http://florizel.canalblog.com/
    I need no other inspiration than the two of you! Hugs…

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  22. ParisBreakfasts

    This bouquet is for you, Corey
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/parisbreakfast/382777753/
    May the keys to your heart,
    Be found in this work of art…
    http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/1886/2780/1600/860087/1%20GOOD%20box.jpg
    Yours,
    xxxxx

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  23. heidi

    well corey, of course yours is a top fave – but welcome newcomer nichole sayer!
    http://www.nicolsayre.typepad.com/

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  24. Pam Aries

    I would like to leave a link that is near and dear to my heart! I am passionate about saving RETIRED RACING GREYHOUNDS and want to spread the word! I hope this site will unlock the door to a new home for a loving Greyhound! http://www.greyhoundpets.org Thank you Corey!

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  25. Star

    I was just doing a bit of link-hopping this morning and came upon this post. The portion that really captured my attention was the description in the last paragraph.
    Saddle up the slingshot and lauch into this post:
    http://musehangout.blogspot.com/2006/12/midlife-crises.html

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  26. deb

    I never even knew there was such a thing! I can’t wait to check out all these cool sites! Thanks for sharing and warm congrats on your winnings!

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  27. lila

    Congratulations!!! You really do have a delightful blog! It is a gray day here…and anyone wanting to “travel” back to Victorian England’s rural village life can join me in a cup of tea and a griddle scone!

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  28. Joy

    Hi Corey,
    Congratulations on a well deserved win! One of my favorite sites is “Something Old, Something New”..
    http://kenziekate.blogspot.com/
    Enjoy!!

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  29. Britt-Arnhild

    Congratulations to you Corey 🙂
    Here is a link to one of my favorite posts, from last summer:
    http://brittarnhildshouseinthewoods.typepad.com/brittarnhilds_house_in_th/2006/07/olivas_house.html

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  30. tommiea

    Corey- Congrats on the win….of course many people have recognized how great this site is.
    Here is another blog I read: http://www.jodyferlaak.blogspot.com/
    She has a great philosophy on life.
    happy thursday, y’all

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  31. peppylady

    A job well done for “Share the Love Blogs Award” and being the runner up for “Happiest blog”

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  32. Gypsy Purple–Chamara

    Congratulations Corey…you SO deserve it!!!
    I`ll leave a link to another site that brings a little magic into my days: http://www.ullam.typepad.com/
    Chamara

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  33. Hanne

    A key to a blog I discovered yesterday.
    http://urbandebris.typepad.com/rganization/
    It seems to be inspired by ideas of how to take responsibility and put yourself in charge over your own life and destiny…by just devoting yourself to take action…

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  34. Frieda

    Great post and the comments are full of wisdom…here is my facorite post in my blog:
    Man is Mind, and evermore
    He takes the tool of thought
    And, shaping what he wills,
    Brings forth a thousand ills.
    He thinks in secret and it comes to pass.
    Environment is but his looking glass.
    www.racket-free.blogspot.com

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  35. zUzU

    Oh goodness, Corey! =^..^=
    Your blog … The win … YES!
    Doing a little . :: HaPpY::DaNcE :: .
    We all knew already what a prize you and your blog are to visit! What will Corey share today I ask myself … and off I am with a click to see …
    I am never disapointed.
    And see … Today, again. Keys indeed.
    Well, I will share a recent find that I have been enjoying SO much. The author of this blog just BUBBLES with apreciation for what she is experiencing. She is doing what many of us only dream about … following her heart.
    Christine is a California artist living in Rome, Italy for a year to study fashion design! Her blog is all about what she sees in her daily life living and soaking up every detail …
    Don’t miss a single page! Make tea and start at the beginnig of the archives.
    Her typepad blog is called:
    Dollybelle’s Peepshow.
    ( dollybellespeepshow.typepad.com )
    Enjoy! =^..^= love, zU

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  36. Diane

    Congratulations on your Share the Love Award!!!
    To celebrate my one year blogging-versary…I wrote about the amazing blogs I have discovered since blogging. While I listed many–nearly every word in the post was linked—I still couldn’t find a way to link all of the great blogs I’ve discovered. This blogging thing…is simply….amazing!
    Diane

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  37. carlene

    I just found your blog…it is wonderful!

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  38. Sallianne

    A place of enchanting creativity http://mosshill.blogs.com/
    JoAnnA has the most amazing talent, amazing spirit and amazing gift of sharing.

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  39. francoise

    hi corey, thank you for your keys, and mine :
    film : babel
    book : all of jim harrison
    all the french cooking
    also you’re welcom on my blog
    http://couleursetmixedmedia.over-blog.com/

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  40. paula

    Hi Corey ~
    I am so pleased to see you honored in so many categores. Really doesn’t come as much of a shock to me. Your blog is tender, thought provoking and a “homey” kind of place to drop in during my work day.
    I’m going to be the vain one here and plug my own blog. I’d love have have everyone over to “my place” for a little look around. I love company.
    http://messymindmusings.blogspot.com/index.html

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  41. minnie

    contgratulations Corey, you bring so much to share with the world….this is so much better than magazine reading….it is live and real….and we can shop….please visit my daughters blog…she is just starting out in the world….she is incredible felter… www.ashleyrosehelvey.blogspot.com

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  42. sheila

    Congratulations Dear Corey on your well deserved win, and your many honorable mentions..!

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  43. patpaulk

    Congratulations Corey!! Been gone for a couple of days, going to take me awhile to catch up. Hope you had a wonderful Valentine’s Day too!!

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  44. rel

    Corey,
    Congratulations ma cher!
    you are so very deserving.
    rel

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  45. Anna

    Congratulations! Bravo! Yay! You deserver a standing ovation, Corey!

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  46. Lisa Oceandreamer

    First of all dearest Corey congratulations on your Blog award…Inspiring is an understatement!
    I truly hope you don’t think this self indulgent but I am linking to my own post today…in hopes others will want to share in the giving come March.
    http://heartofthenest.blogspot.com/2007/02/one-world-one-heart.html
    Not sure I did the link so it can be clicked on though.
    XOXOXO
    Love, Lisa

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  47. MB

    Congratulations, sweet Corey!
    The key to a little something I’ve enjoyed:
    http://youtube.com/watch?v=TZ860P4iTaM

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  48. louise

    Hooray Corey, so well deserved.
    I’m not sure if you have checked out Shari’s blog but it’s one of my favourites…
    http://www.theglassdoorknob.blogspot.com/

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  49. cruststation

    Congrats on you win in the ‘most inspiring’ category and being runner up in so many. What an honour to be named as a blog that people will never stop reading and being the happiest 🙂 well-deserved! Thank you for sharing so many wonderful links, today I share another one of inspiration: http://theglassdoorknob.blogspot.com/ (already mentioned) and Marieke’s beautiful blog: http://www.treatsandtreasures.com/

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  50. elsa

    hello again corey. i want to contribute a website: www.alikari.de .
    this is my husband’s uncle who in former eastern germany used is mind, pencil, and paper to combat the regime that smothered the spirit of millions. he truly is a genius… et félicitations pour la récompense d’amour!!

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  51. Bronwen Davies

    I’d like to share my site
    http://art-jewelry-blog.blogspot.com/

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  52. Marie-Noëlle

    Please allow me 3 keys to give, one in each category…
    1- One book that I need: want/ wish to read as soon as possible !
    http://www.amazon.fr/mots-ont-visages-Cl%C3%A9/dp/2862609358/sr=1-18/qid=1171610875/ref=sr_1_18/403-1182440-0037219?ie=UTF8&s=books
    2 – One blog I have just discovered – in French, but based on photgraphs, so not much stuff to read… Do not miss the albums ! Kind of blog I’d like to be my own !!!
    http://bigbangblog.over-blog.com/
    While reading book or blog, you can make Dalloyau’s “Clé du bonheur” (=key to happiness) yours – entirely made of chocolate – My gift-of-the-day for you! Watch. bite. Enjoy. (Bet you’ll need a pass!!!)
    http://www.femina.fr/blogcuisine/images/Saint-valentin/clef.jpg

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  53. herhimnbryn

    Well done dear C.

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  54. ParisBreakfasts

    Inspiring music video:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cpSv2mNhhc
    Inspiring book:
    http://www.amazon.fr/gp/product/202055237X/402-4879546-0673716?v=glance&n=301061
    Inspiring Paris shop:
    http://lesfleurs.canalblog.com
    Inspiring blog:
    http://www.willows95988.typepad.com

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  55. ParisBreakfasts

    I forgot…
    Favorite movie site:
    http://www.panslabyrinth.com/

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  56. Chantal

    Congratulations on your win Corey!! It is so well deserved. Felicitations !
    I like to wander down the following inspiring lanes to refill my well:
    http://www.endicottstudio.typepad.com/
    http://parisbreakfasts.blogspot.com/
    http://gypsypurple.blogspot.com/
    http://a-little-birdie.blogspot.com/

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  57. diana

    congratulations to you… much deserved !

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  58. Hanne

    Please also come and visit my place at
    http://ihanne.wordpress.com/

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  59. Anna

    Congrats Corey – you are the most deserving winner of this award!! Thank you also Constance for your kind note about Absolutely Beautiful Things!!

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  60. tinker

    Here’s a key to one of my favorites, it’s a doorway that always brings me sunshine and smiles when I open it:
    http://turkeyfeathers.typepad.com/
    Congratulations on your Share the Love award!

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  61. mad

    Happy 2 days after!! I have been stuck in a slight mid-winter, quit smoking (43 days!!) depression, yuk!! But, remembering positive intentions are the key to a life well lived, well, I think I am back on track. Thank you for your visit and here is one of my favorite blogs-
    www.greenjeansbrooklyn.blogspot.com

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  62. simple me

    Congratulations Corey!
    So, So happy for you.
    Here are a few beautiful photo places I would like to share
    mother’s love
    http://clk.my-expressions.com/index.html
    sharing mornings from friends living apart
    http://3191.visualblogging.com/
    flowers
    http://www.creamerphoto.com/

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  63. amalee issa

    The following blog is written by a skilled wordsmith, whose heart is breaking under the burden of her grief;
    http://toastandhoney.blogspot.com/
    This australian blog brings the sun to warm the cold hands and noses of all northern europeans, and the promise that our summer is not too far now;
    http://thestonesoup.com/

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  64. Alison Whittington

    Congratulations, Corey!
    I love this blog:
    http://www.paperforest.blogspot.com/
    and this one:
    http://drawn.ca/
    and this one has beautiful watercolors:
    http://artistamuvek.blogspot.com/

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  65. Marilyn

    Congratulations!

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  66. parisbreakfasts

    This is too much fun!
    http://www.isseymiyake.co.jp/

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  67. Betty C.

    Explain the change, the difference between what you want and what you need, there’s the key…( R.E.M.)
    And one of my own favorite blogposts:
    http://franceprofonde.blogspot.com/2007/02/bride-wore-white.html

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  68. [a}

    http://www.jpgmag.com
    photography
    http://handbag.com
    a girly site, and i adore it for that
    http://hacibey.typepad.com/hacibey/
    cute happy site
    http://craftychica.com
    funky glittery, often over-the-top fun

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  69. Veronica TM

    congratulations, corey! so well deserved! i will never stop reading your blog.
    here is my link to a very talented artist in buenos aires: http://unaflordepapel.blogspot.com/

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  70. gracie

    Corey… your blog is a key to the heart of you… I have found so much here that is precious – I’ll never stop reading either!

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  71. Carol

    Wait I must have missed that, have you won happiest blog of the net? Well if so I like to cordially congratulate you!
    Well I think you know that my fave blogs are Ullas and Pams for pure inspiration and Niki’s lovely english blog http://nostalgiaatthestonehouse.blogspot.com/ . Recently I also like http://fleamarketstudio.typepad.com/ and http://www.nicolsayre.typepad.com/

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