My Christmas List 2019

As it's almost Christmas, this week I thought I'd share my Christmas list in lieu of my usual Wednesday Wish List.

I haven't actually compiled a Christmas list to share with someone since I was a teenager, but I like to blog a Christmas list of my most-wanted items every Christmas just for fun. My Mum and sister actually both asked me for ideas this year, though, so I created a Pinterest board full of things I have my eye on at the moment, and pointed them in its direction, and then picked some of my favourites to build this year's Christmas list.

This year, my list is mostly made up of Erstwilder jewellery, pretty books, Lady Vintage dresses, and a variety of beauty palettes and gift sets. (No change there, then!) I don't expect to receive anything from it for Christmas, but I might treat myself to one or two pieces if I'm lucky enough to receive any Christmas money, or if I get the urge to shop after Christmas. It's mostly just a fantasy wish list, but I hope it gives you some last minute gift ideas just the same.

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1. This matryoshka scarf is so cute, and would go perfectly with my matching matryoshka brooch.

2. I love a good polka dot dress, and this multicolour Party Polka Dot Lyra Dress from Lady V looks beautiful.

3. How pretty is the Puffin Classics' edition of The Secret Garden?!

4. I'm still gutted that the koala brooch from the Erstwilder x Pete Cromer collection sold out before I could hit check out, so I would love to somehow hunt one down this Christmas.

5. I bought a pair of the Erstwilder Essentials drop earrings in red ripple red on release day, and now I want to go back for these gorgeous chunky red glitter heart drop earrings.

6. These purple glitter star studs would also be a nice addition to my ever-growing collection.

7. I'm obsessed with all of the Erstwilder x Pete Cromer designs, and would love to get my hands on the colourful Rowdy Rosella brooch to add to my collection. The resins are so pretty.

8. I also adore the vibrant design of The Comical Cockatoo brooch.

9. I would love a Zatchels large Sugarcube bag in my life. There are so many colours to choose from, but I think the classic red is currently my favourite- at least for winter.

10. I've always wanted to read Dracula, and I'm in love with the new clothbound edition from Puffin Classics.

11. These blue marbled resin moon studs from Erstwilder are absolutely dreamy.

12. The Too Faced 'Let it Snow, Girl!' Christmas make up set is one of the best gift sets I've seen in ages. The eyeshadow palette looks particularly amazing.

13. Every brooch collection needs a kangaroo, and Pete Cromer's Kinetic Kangaroo brooch has so much character.

14. I've been living in my short-sleeved black polka dot Lyra dress this autumn / winter, and I'd love the 3/4 length sleeve version of the Lyra dress for keeping warm in the winter months.

15. I'm still loving the Raven Mad Brooch from Erstwilder's Halloween collection, and would happily wear it all year round.

16. This clothbound classics edition of War of the Worlds is stunning.

17. You can never have too many notebooks, and this set of three Gardener's Club hedgehog print notebooks from Cath Kidston are adorable.

18. I don't really need any new nail polishes right now, but I love the look of this Mavala nail polish set.

19. This YSL Touche Eclat Radiance gift set looks fabulous. I'm addicted to the Blur Primer after getting a mini bottle in my Advent calendar last Christmas.

20. I would never receive this in a million years, but Cath Kidston's Provence Rose print Monty DAB Radio and Speaker is one of the prettiest gadgets I've ever seen.

21. Too Faced's Christmas Cookie House Party gift set is too cute for words. I love the look of the green shade in the eyeshadow palette.

22. Yet another Erstwilder brooch I'm lusting after is the Take a Bite Serpent Brooch. I would also wear it all year round.

23. I can't get over how beautiful this Wizard of Oz book cover is.

24. I would never spent £69 on one beauty gift set for myself, but I really want to try L'Occitane's rhubarb range. It smells divine.

25. Lady Vintage's navy lip print Lyra dress is really fun.

26. This OPI Hello Kitty gift set looks like such a lovely collection, with some really gorgeous nail shades.

27. After enjoying The Handmaid's Tale last year, I really want to read its new sequel, The Testaments by Margaret Atwood.

28. These purple glitter crescent moon earrings from Erstwilder are so beautiful.

29. This dreamy Gingerbread Spice Eyeshadow Palette from Too Faced has been on my wish list for years!

30. And I'd love to try more of The Body Shop's new festive Juicy Pear range, and the Juicy Pear Festive Sack seems like a great set for value for money. I don't think the scent is festive at all, but it is lovely- so sweet and fresh.

If you'd like to see more of the items on my Christmas list, why not check out my Christmas Wish List board on Pinterest? You can also find all previous Wednesday Wish List posts here.

What's on your Christmas list this year?

A Literary Christmas: An Anthology Book Review

Last Christmas, I bought myself the most beautiful hardback Christmas anthology by the British Library called A Literary Christmas: An Anthology. In the chaos of the festive season, I never did find the time to finish reading it or a spare moment to review it for you guys last year, but having returned to it again this Christmas, I wanted to make time to review it for you today.

A Literary Christmas is a beautifully curated Christmas anthology, filled with festive poems, extracts from novels, and even diary entries from a wide variety of great writers like Charles Dickens, Jane Austen, D.H. Lawrence, the Brontë sisters, George Eliot, Thomas Hardy, Louisa May Alcott, and many more.

As you read on through the book, you'll discover extracts from beloved novels and plays like A Christmas Carol, Little Women, Wuthering Heights, As You Like It, and The Wind in the Willows; poems including Clement Clarke Moore's infamous 'A Visit From Saint Nicholas', Christina Rossetti's 'A Christmas Carol', Anne Brontë 's 'Music On Christmas Morning', and Thomas Hardy's 'A Christmas Ghost Story'; and festive musings from the diaries of Samuel Pepys and John Evelyn. Of course, that is only a handful of what this 151 page anthology has to offer, but I'll leave it up to you to discover the rest!

This festive collection of literature has been arranged in to eight sections relating to a different topic or period of the Christmas season, from Before Christmas and The Nativity, to Christmas Day and Christmas at War, and beyond. This helps the writing in the book to flow easily, and also allows you to read different sections at different points in the festive season which will help you get in to the Christmas spirit in no time.

As well as quality writing, the book also showcases beautiful illustrations in a variety of styles, and a mixture of colour and black and white. I'm not sure if the illustrations were designed especially for the anthology, or whether they were taken from the original books of the authors, but they are beautiful just the same. They really add something special to the book, and will also help interest younger readers if you want to share some stories or poems with your children as you count down the days 'til Christmas.

One of my favourite things about the book is the cover. Not the book itself- the book is just a plain but festive burgundy hardback; no, it's the dust-jacket that's the show-stopper here. Just look at that stunning silver cover! It features a pretty wintry woodland illustration by Sinem Erkas made up of woodland animals like deer, a fox, hare, and turkey; winter foliage including holly and mistletoe, and Mary and baby Jesus seated on a stool under a simple canopy. The design is absolutely beautiful, and it's what caught my attention and led me to this book in the first place. I know we shouldn't judge a book by it's cover, but I'm a sucker for a pretty book cover.

Besides the fantastic collection of literature and art, the great thing about this anthology is that the short stories and poems don't take long to read, so it is the perfect book to read over Christmas. I don't know about you, but I never have as much time to read during December with so many other things to do like present wrapping and decorating the house for Christmas, so I rarely make much progress on any novels I start. I may only find time for a few pages before bed, so this anthology has been ideal. I've been able to read a short story or two, or a few poems each night or whenever I've had a spare second to myself, and it's been a lovely way to relax and unwind after a busy day preparing for Christmas. I've discovered literary works from authors I've never tried before, and many great poems and prose I'd yet to experience, and reading through them has left me feeling super festive. I still have more left to read, but I'm doing my best to savour a little each night this Christmas, and I'm really enjoying it.

Overall, I'm very impressed with A Literary Christmas: An Anthology, and I know I'll be returning to this book each Christmas for many years to come to help get me in the Christmas spirit. 

If you're looking to read more quality festive works, I would highly recommend A Literary Christmas and encourage you to get yourself a copy ASAP! Find it on Amazon here.

What is your favourite book to read at Christmas time?

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My Christmas Cross Stitch Makes

It's been a while since I last shared photos of my cross stitch makes- mostly as I haven't done a lot this year thanks to worsening arthritis in my hands. I am currently working on a colourful Christmas cross stitch from Satsuma Street (this one, but on white aida), but as I have a long way to go until that one's finished, I thought I'd show you some of the pieces I stitched during the previous two Christmases. I don't think I ever got around to sharing photos of them online.

Last Christmas, I made three modern little cross stitch ornaments from a British brand called The Make Arcade- a Christmas tree, a gingerbread house, and a reindeer. I bought these little kits to stitch while I was relaxing in front of the TV with my family over Christmas, and they were perfect for keeping me busy while we watched Christmas movies from Christmas Eve through to Boxing Day. They were really fun to make, and as they're only little three inch hoops, they didn't take too long to complete- I think they took about five or six hours worth of stitching, each, completed over a couple of evenings. Once each one was done, I then used a hot glue gun to attach felt circles to the backs, and pom pom trims around the hoops. All the materials you need to make them are included in the kits- aida, embroidery hoop, DMC threads, ribbon, pom pom trim, felt, and I think even a needle. You just need a pair of scissors, a hot glue gun and glue so you can attach the pom poms.

They're great little kits for getting your craft on over the festive season, and would make ideal stocking fillers or Secret Santa gifts for any cross stitcher this Christmas. I particularly love the gingerbread house design, but the Christmas tree is a close second. I've picked up the gingerbread man kit to make this year, and am tempted to go back for the penguin and the snowflake. I'd love to make the entire collection so I can hang them all up on my Christmas trees for future Christmases. With several cross stitchers in the family, we've always had cross stitch ornaments on the tree- albeit, more traditional ones- so it's satisfying to add some of my own work to the ornament collection, and in a different, more modern style.

Two years ago, during Christmas 2017, I made two cross stitch Christmas cards from two different card kits from a Cornish brand called Riverdrift House. The Fa La La card is from the Jolly Holly Card Kit and the Silent Night card was part of the Christmas Carols Kit, which doesn't appear to be available anymore- although, there is a similar Christmas Carol Card Kit with colourful threads. I still haven't got around to making any of the others from either kit, but these two were fun to make and only took about half a day of work each.  Each kit has everything you need to make six cards, including the cards and envelopes, but when I eventually get around to making the rest, I'm planning to either turn them in to tree ornaments or frame the sets together because I'd rather keep them.

Back in 2017, I also stitched a Scandi-style red and grey Christmas sampler from Riverdrift House with a Glad Tidings We Bring design. This was another easy project with lots of simple little motifs to stitch like snowflakes, snowmen, robins, and Christmas trees, plus a cute little house, some hearts, and borders using just two shades of red and two shades of grey threads. It took me about two months to sew, putting in just an hour or two a night, and I'm really pleased with the end result... even if I still haven't got it framed! This is another kit that doesn't appear to be available anymore, but they do still stock a similar Happy Christmas design.

I also stitched this Riverdrift House Christmas Alphabet sampler in 2017, y'know, just in case I need to remember my ABC's at Christmas time or something. It could happen! Especially with my brain fog! Haha! This sampler is much bigger than it looks- I think the fabric is at least A3 size- so it involved a lot of cross stitching and took several months to complete. Even though it was big and time-consuming, it was pretty simple to sew, with no complicated patterns or stitches; just simple shapes and cross stitches in Riverdrift's signature Scandi style and seven shades of threads. Despite the simplicity, I think it came out pretty well. I think this may be another discontinued cross stitch kit as I can't find it online anymore, but if you like the style and can't track it down on eBay, Riverdrift House has lots of other Christmas cross stitch kits which you can find here.

So, those are some of my Christmas cross stitch makes from the last two years. If you'd like to see more of my cross stitching, you can find all of my cross stitch posts here.

Have you cross stitched anything this Christmas?

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IWOOT Christmas Jumpers*

*[AD- Review. This post features products that were sent to me in exchange for a review. As always, all words, opinions, and photos are my own].

Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without wearing a fun Christmas jumper at every opportunity. We wear them to the Christmas lights switch on, curled up watching Christmas movies on the sofa, for decorating the tree, and of course, to embrace the festive spirit at the office Christmas party and on Christmas Day itself. They're now as much a part of Christmas as Christmas trees and mince pies, and I wouldn't have it any other way.

I don't know about you, but I love a good Christmas jumper, and own several I like to wear year after year to enjoy the festivities. Even so, I can never resist window shopping for new designs each Christmas to see what I can add to the collection, and when IWOOT got in touch and invited me to review a couple of Christmas jumpers for them, I naturally jumped at the chance.

IWOOT invited me to choose two jumpers to review from their extensive selection of Christmas jumpers, which was no easy task as they have hundreds of amazing designs to choose from this Christmas. Their designs cover everything from cult films like Harry Potter and Star Wars, to retro computer game characters and consoles like Super Mario and Nintendo; Christmas films like Home Alone, Elf, and National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation to Marvel and DC Comics' superheros, and cute festive motifs. No matter your tastes or interests, there's something for everybody, and you can even kit out the whole family as they do Christmas jumpers for men, women, and children!

I eventually narrowed down my favourites and chose two Christmas jumpers that I think you're going to love as much as I do. I was hoping to model them for you to show you how they fit, but I'm still recovering from a neck injury, so I've had to go with a few flatlays instead. Sorry guys.

My first choice was the Muppets Pattern Christmas Sweatshirt* in grey, which I think I was drawn to as The Muppets Christmas Carol has been one of my favourite Christmas films since 1993, when my Nana gave us a copy of the film on video for Christmas. It's been a staple part of my Christmases for nearly thirty years now, so it wouldn't be Christmas without watching it at least half a dozen times each December. It's a classic! I don't think I've ever seen a Muppets Christmas jumper before, though, so I was excited to see this design, and knew it was the one for me.

This officially licensed Disney sweatshirt features a white Christmas print with festive images like snowflakes, presents, Christmas trees, and Santa in his reindeer-led sleigh, and the colourful faces of everyone's favourite Muppets mixed in for good measure. There's Miss Piggy, Animal, Fozzi Bear, and Gonzo, plus Kermit in a Santa hat, and even a couple of baubles designed to look like Dr. Bunsen Honeydew. The design is so cute, and perfect for any Muppets fan- including my Mum, who has already attempted to steal it from me!

The sweatshirt is a lovely light grey and as it's made from 95% cotton and has a fleecy lining, it's super soft, and so warm and cosy to wear. It's a medium-thick sweatshirt, but not to thick, so it's the ideal Christmas jumper for keeping warm in without overheating. If grey isn't your thing, the sweatshirt also comes in black, and both colours are available for men and children, as well as women. The women's jumper comes in sizes XS to 5XL, which the size guide says translates to a UK 24. Knowing sweatshirts like these often come up a little on the small side and hoping for an over-sized fit, I decided to size up, and requested a 5XL, hoping it wouldn't be too big. I'm glad I did, as this sweatshirt is definitely at least a size smaller than advertised, and while it still has a relaxed, roomy fit on me, it's not over-sized and doesn't have a lot of room to spare around the hips. I think the size down would've been too snug for comfort, so I'd recommend sizing up at least once, if possible, especially if you prefer a slouchier fit.

The second Christmas jumper that I selected was the Friends Happy Holidays Women's Christmas Sweatshirt*, a thick white sweatshirt with a colourful illustration of Ross Geller dressed up as the Holiday Armadillo on a bright blue background across the chest. 

When I first laid eyes on this sweatshirt, I may have gotten a little overexcited, and knew this Christmas jumper had to come home with me. You just can't have Christmas without The Holiday Armadillo, your part Jewish friend for all the southern states, aaaand MEXICO! (And all the counties of the UK and Ireland, too, of course)! The episode is a Christmas classic and one I still enjoy watching every year because it's hilarious, and never fails to make me laugh.

In all the years since that episode was released, I have never seen a Holiday Armadillo Christmas jumper before, so this officially licensed Friends sweatshirt is so unique, and one you're unlikely to find every other person wearing at the office Christmas party... at least this year because everyone is going to want one when they see you wearing it! Luckily, the sweatshirt caters to both men and women in sizes XS to 5XL, so most people can join in the fun with you!

Like the Muppets sweatshirt, the Happy Holidays design is small sized, and I'd recommend sizing up at least once- if not twice- for a more comfortable fit. It's snug on the hips on me, even though I sized up from my usual size to a 5XL, and quite fitted everywhere else, too. Not quite the over-sized fit I was hoping for, although, it's still loose enough to wear comfortably. It's not quite as soft as the Muppets sweatshirt, either, but as it's made from 80% cotton, it's still soft and snugly and it's fleecy lining will keep you snug as a bug (or should that be an armadillo??) while you're Christmas shopping or strolling around the Christmas markets.

Both jumpers retail for a very reasonable £24.99 each, and they're currently on promotion for just £14.99, so now is the time to treat yourself to a new Christmas jumper for the holidays, and grab yourself a bargain.

If The Muppets or Friends aren't your thing, IWOOT have almost two thousand other Christmas jumper designs to choose from, featuring all kinds of popular movies, TV shows, cartoon characters, and more, and you can find their full range of Christmas jumpers here.

IWOOT have also kindly provided me with a discount code to share with you, so be sure to enter code XMASLOUISE at checkout to save yourself 30% off their range of Christmas jumpers!

What would feature on your perfect Christmas jumper?

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50 Things To Do This Christmas If You Have a Chronic Illness

Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year, but for those of us living with a debilitating chronic illness, it is often also the most challenging and exhausting time of year for us, too.

We suddenly have to find extra (but non-existent) spoons to do all those necessary Christmas tasks like decorating our homes for Christmas, wrapping presents, hosting or visiting family and friends and cooking a feast, while also navigating our usual daily hurdles that already take it out of us. This can leave many of us in too much pain or too exhausted to mobilise and get out and about to enjoy the festivities, which can be so difficult to accept if you love Christmas- especially if you were once able to enjoy the holidays without your body holding you back.

The good news is, there are still plenty of ways you can immerse yourself in the Christmas spirit with a chronic illness, even while resting in bed or on your sofa. You don't have to miss out on all the festive fun just because you can't go out to the Christmas party, enjoy the Christmas markets, or travel to see family. In fact, I've come up with a list of 50 things to do this Christmas for all you spoonies, with everything from making your own Christmas cards to enjoying a Christmas movie marathon to give you a few ideas. Obviously, what you can do will depend on your personal circumstances, as everyone's conditions affect them differently, but I hope there are ideas here to make everyone's December a little more festive. If you don't have a chronic illness or an ongoing illness or injury, don't worry; all of these ideas are suitable for all you able-bodied folks, too.

1. Have at least one Christmas movie marathon. You could also try to watch as many Christmas films as you can before Christmas is over.

2. Read a Christmas novel... or challenge yourself to read a set number of Christmas-themed novels by New Year's. I'd recommend Little Women and A Christmas Carol.

3. Watch festive TV. All those Christmas specials, craft shows, and cookery programmes never fail to get me in the festive spirit.

4. Relax with a Christmas colouring book. There are so many great ones for adults now, like Johanna's Christmas and Christmas to Color. Grab some coloured pencils and a lap tray, and you'll soon feel any stress lifting away as you get stuck in.

5. Sew a Christmas cross stitch or embroidery. I'm currently making this cross stitch from Satsuma Street.

6. Make your own Christmas crackers. I like to make and fill my own every year.

7. Play a board game. You could even play one from your bed, and get someone else to move the pieces for you if you're not up to stretching.

8. Play a festive computer game. I'm currently playing Animal Crossing New Leaf which allows you to collect Christmas furniture and clothes, has festive activities, and has even started to snow! My holly bushes are in bloom, and I've even added a Christmas path to my town. You also get to start making snowmen when the snow blankets the ground for Winter from mid-month! It's really fun and can keep me occupied for hours.

9. Dress in a festive outfit. Nothing makes you feel more festive than wearing your best Christmas jumpers, dresses, and / or jewellery.

10. Dress your pet up for Christmas. You may need to stay in your PJs, but that doesn't mean you can't dress your dog up in a Christmas jumper and a pair of antlers and take a million photos of them looking cute and humiliated.

11. Beat the crowds and do all of your Christmas shopping online from the comfort of your warm, cosy bed or sofa. 

12. Decorate your tree / home / bedroom for Christmas and turn your space in to a Winter Wonderland. If you're not up to decking the halls yourself, enlist someone to do it for you, so you can still enjoy the pretty decorations while you're resting.

13. Enjoy a hot chocolate with whipped cream and marshmallows, at home or at a coffee shop.

14. Bake and decorate Christmas cookies or cupcakes. If you need to skip steps to be able to do this, buy a cake mix or pre-baked dessert to make life easier, and then just decorate them at home.

15. Challenge yourself to wrap your Christmas presents as beautifully and creatively as you can.

16. Write your Christmas cards and letters. Use a lap-tray so you can write them comfortably from your bed or sofa.

17. Have a Christmas pamper night with festive scented beauty products, like face masks and bath bombs. Lush and The Body Shop always do the best festive products at this time of year.

18. If you like to write, why not have a go at writing some Christmas themed creative writing?

19. Make your own Christmas wreath to hang on the door or above the fireplace. You don't have to go down the traditional route and stick to foliage; you could make a Christmas pudding pom pom wreath, or asymmetric floral pom pom wreath.

20. Make some Christmas fabric hoop art. Take some festive fabric, frame them in embroidery hoops, sew up the backs, and hang on the wall. Easy.

21. Knit or crochet something festive. You could make Christmas decorations, garlands, blankets, scarves, even a Christmas jumper for yourself or your dog.

22. Do some festive art or bullet journaling, and get creative with your layouts.

23. If you're artistic, make some festive art.

24. If you can use your hands, why not have a go at some Christmas nail art? You'll find heaps of ideas on Pinterest.

25. Get out your favourite eyeshadows and try creating a killer festive make up look. I'm not talented enough to create a work of art, but I love wearing green on my lids at this time of year with a glittery liner.

26. Create and post lots of Christmas content on your blog.

27. Catch up on Blogmas posts from your favourite blogs.

28. Fill your Instagram account with festive photos.

29. Have fun filling out some festive Insta story templates.

30. If you can spare a few pounds this Christmas, put together a box of gifts for someone in need like the homeless or a child living in poverty. 

31. Learn how to play a piece of Christmas music on an instrument.

32. Make a festive playlist full of your favourite Christmas songs, and listen to it up loud at every opportunity.

33. Sing along to your favourite festive tunes. It never fails to lighten the mood.

34. Forgot the diet, and treat yourself to lots of delicious holiday treats. You deserve it.

35. Invite a friend over for coffee / wine, and Christmas nibbles.

36. Have a festive girls / guys night in, with festive films, tunes, drinks, and food.

37. Enjoy an Advent calendar every day of Advent. A little treat every day could make your days a little brighter.

38. Light an Advent candle or delicious festive-scented candles every night to make those dark December evenings extra cosy.

39. Use Christmas crockery and mugs for all of your December meals, snacks, and beverages. It's the little things in life...

40. If you can mobilise a little and have the energy, you could even have a go at creating a beautiful Christmas tablescape for your Christmas meal.

41. Make a Christmas cake or pudding to impress your guests with this Christmas.

42. Look through old photos taken at Christmas time, and reminisce about Christmases past.

43. Try to recreate an old family photo taken at Christmas time, and give everyone something to laugh and get nostalgic about this Christmas.

44. Have a go at make your own Christmas cards. You'll find everything you'll ever need for card-making in craft shops like Hobbycraft. 

45. Create Elf on a Shelf escapades for your kids- or Instagram account.

46. Blog honestly about life with chronic illness at Christmas. It's not all roses, I can assure you.

47. Put a stocking together for your loved one(s), and fill with the loveliest gifts you can find.

48. Make a garland for the tree or banister. You could string up popcorn and cranberries the old fashioned way, make it out of pom poms, or even crochet one. The possibilities are endless.

49. Create your Christmas list on Pinterest, so if anyone asks you what you want for Christmas, you can point them in the right direction.

50. And if all else fails, wear cosy new Christmas pyjamas all month, so you can feel festive even when you're resting in bed or lying on the sofa struggling through a flare and a nasty bought of fatigue.

And those are 50 things you may be able to do this Christmas if you have a chronic illness.

I hope my list has given you a few ideas, and that you're able to enjoy some of the festivities this Christmas, even if you're too ill to participate in the big things like Christmas parties and travelling to see family.

What Christmas activities do you enjoy despite your chronic illnesses? 

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