There's no People Like Snow People!


I have been so busy I haven't written in a while, shame on me! I want to tell everyone about winter coats and amazing hats and so much more but its Christmas time and the other half of me--the artist has been busy. You can find my latest vintage down the green rabbit hole adventure here:
http://artfulrabbit.com/?p=3305

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