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Stuck for Christmas Gift ideas?

As Christmas fast approaches, I know I am beginning to panic
about what to buy people who seem to have everything they could
possibly need and more. This year, we have some great solutions
to this problem!


A beautiful wall print from our friends at  Blacklist Studio Prints.

This beautiful "All is Calm" print is featured in this months
Real Living magazine. All proceeds are being donated to the Love
Mercy Foundation. The print comes unframed, and is $49.95, plus
$5 postage. Alternatively, the print can be picked up from
Sutherland or Cronulla.


Please email  jaynie@blackliststudio.com if you would
like to order a print.

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