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I took this rather wonky photograph of a Christmas wreath in Lewes a few weeks ago whilst visiting our grandchildren. It is so delicate and wistful, I had to put it in my phone. Perhaps it is not a Christmas display because where is the green and red? Chris and I, here at Art Toscana Art Retreats in Italy, are going to make a wreath for our door this Christmas. Yes, Chris will have to take the instructions and listen to the tutor instead of being Proffesore, (as the Italians like to call him) at Art Toscana Painting Holidays in Italy<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I took this rather wonky photograph of a Christmas wreath in Lewes a few weeks ago whilst visiting our grandchildren. It is so delicate and wistful, I had to put it in my phone. Perhaps it is not a Christmas display because where is the green and red? Chris and I, here at Art Toscana<\/p>\n

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