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It's time to post dates and places for the fairs for next year. But first, it would help to know what those fairs might be. And, since I have the flu-or-whatever-it-is, I'm not feeling all that creative or energetic. So, please help me! If you have a suggestion for a fair, please post it here. If it needs to be tagged to a specific time of year, note that too. I'll compile the list and then take volunteers for hostesses.
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A few theme ideas:
The loveliness of ...
winter/snow
handcrafts
letter writing and/or journaling
homekeeping
tea with children
going to Mass (or parish life)
winter baking
candles (candlemas?)
valentines/romance
I will try to think some more on this. I am so excited to hear everyone's ideas!
ETA
reading
children's birthdays
gardening
nature walks ...
still thinking 
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I thought of that one, Dawn Candles/Candlemas -- loveliness of light in winter (around Feb. 2)
Mine are liturgical thinking. For the next few months off the top of my head:
Epiphany
Carnival/Mardi Gras/Pre-Lent
Lent
Irish/St. Patrick/ -- Mar 17
St. Joseph...especially St. Joseph altars. Wouldn't it be neat if people could make little St. Joseph altars for a Fair. Nothing big like the Sicilian kind...but...
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I was going to go with an ever-other-Monday calendar, but now I see we'll have to tweak that a bit to suit the liturgical calendar...Wouldn't want to have to choose between St. Joseph and St. Patrick 
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Loveliness of Siblings
Loveliness of Marriage
I would love to host either or both.
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Loveliness of Parents
I was thinking specifically *our* parents or in-laws. They have been such a blessing that I take for granted too often.
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Lovliness of...
Gardens
springtime
Easter
pets
siblings
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Can someone explain (detailed please) what a *hostess* of a loveliness fair does, and what is the difference between a *loveliness fair* and a *carnival of ____* is?
I'm a bit confused, but would love to possibly help sometime if the Holy Spirit leads me. 
Thank you!
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in addition to Dawn's baking... I'd add cooking ALWAYS room for recipes!
And how about the loveliness of Lenten Sacrifices? Everyone can blog about what they gave up for Lent and why
And Lenten dishes too... meatless meals
Loveliness of Love... for Valentines day...
Marian Gardens and Mary for May (OK a while away)
New years resolutions? 
It's funny, but Dawn has posted most ideas I can think of... we must have similar likes
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I really like all the ideas thus far. 
What about...
summer
devotions
saints
being a woman (feminine)
books
Just my humble 2 cents.
All the fairs have been so inspiring and uplifting this year...thank you!
Marybeth
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Maybe the lovliness of...
teaching
learning
hospitality
Just some thoughts
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Loveliness of...
flowers (I love the Marian garden idea)
birds or wildlife (we get so much joy from our avian friends!)
family traditions/family heritage
patron saints or Confirmation patrons
homesteading/sustainable living
sewing
We have years of Loveliness to look forward to, at this rate!
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I really like the New years resolutions ( mottoes?) and the recipes/cooking ideas.... I'd be happy to host another one if there is a shortage of hostesses ( can't imagine there will be, though.  ).
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All fabulous ideas. Here is my stream of consciousness list of possibilities:
backyard shrines
lapbooks
travel
internet friendships
boys
girls
family tradition
baby names (and why)
churches
children's rooms
family memories
family recipes
humor
hospitality
picnics
[Dawn, I especially love the "children's teas" idea and would be thrilled to host it.]
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One more...
Nativity scenes (handmade, around the world, family treasures)
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The Loveliness of:
Children's Books
Christmas traditions
Engagement Stories
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I would love to see a Loveliness Fair on "feminine dressing" or more particularly "feminine dressing for the everyday realities of a busy mom"...I need to see pictures of how to mate feminine to practical while minusing out the frumpy, lol.
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I think it's safe to say we are set well into 2009!
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Loveliness of Special Needs?
--Angela
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Angela, I *love* this idea! 
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