<p>My friend, Sarah, is one of those hostess with the mostess types.  She channels her talents into several fundraiser boutiques each year, including an annual holiday boutique which has turned into my favorite holiday boutique EVER. </p>

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<p>This year, Sarah's Bliss Holiday Boutique benefitted <a href="http://www.thefamilyschool-phoenix.org/main/" target="_blank">The Family School</a>.  The Family School is dear to Sarah's heart, as this extraordinary community welcomed her special needs preschooler once upon a time. </p>

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<p>For those of you who live in Arizona, if you have not yet taken advantage of your AZ Charitable Tax Credit, please consider The Family School.  You can find out about the no-cost-to-you tax credit <a href="http://www.thefamilyschool-phoenix.org/main/?page_id=104" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>

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<p>This year, Sarah invited doggie vendors to the boutique which meant pooches were welcome!  Yipee!  Bella and I trudged through the rare Phoenix rain after work to check out all goodies human and canine. </p>

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<p>One such goodie was my friend, Gregg, who turned up to serenade the shoppers.  Gregg is an OUTSTANDING songwriter, guitarist, and singer.  You, too, can be serenaded by Gregg at <a href="http://www.reverbnation.com/peasantempire" target="_blank"><strong>http://www.reverbnation.com/peasantempire</strong><strong>.</strong></a></p>

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<p>As I began walking through the first few vendor areas, it happened.  Bella was "discovered".  We knew this was her destiny from the <strong><a href="http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/12/05/day-69-art-walk-was-a-bust-but/" target="_blank">events of a few weeks ago</a></strong>, right?  :-)</p>

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<p>No, it's not Animal Planet.  Yet.  But a brilliant dog photographer by the name of Amy (please check out her website <a href="http://www.AmyGaylePhotography.com" target="_blank"><strong>www.AmyGaylePhotography.com</strong></a> ) asked me if she could take a few test shots of Bella.  Apparently, a client of hers has designed a special collar and requested for Amy to find the cutest dog possible.  And according to Amy (and me, naturally), Little Miss B fits the bill. </p>

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<p>Which reminds me, we have until the end of December.  Please don't forget to vote for Bella as Most Lovable and at</p>

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<p><span style="text-decoration: line-through;">Mr. DeMille  </span>Ms. Gayle, Bella is ready for her close-up. </p>