Saturday, December 31, 2011

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year to you and your loved ones!
I am looking forward to our pond freezing hard enough to actually go skating on it soon.Although,I must confess it is a long time since I actually went skating.I was joking with a friend yesterday that I might need to borrow a walker to push on the ice for awhile first to get my confidence back before doing a  fancy pirouette!
We lost most of our Christmas snow but still have a little.It is going to rain for a couple of days though.
I will share my hot white chocolate with you-it is a yummy treat on a winter day.


Whenever,I saw this mug at the thrift shop,I knew it would look pretty in this setting.
The pretty red pillow and blanket also were thrift shop finds. The chair and the old wire basket were roadside finds that I had to rescue.
Grap a pair of cozy hand knit mitts to keep your hands warm and enjoy the fresh air.It will put some pink roses on your cheeks and make you feel better too!



Thank you to all who have stopped in to visit,left sweet comments or sent me lovely emails throughout the past year-you encourage me to keep trying to bring a little pleasure to all of you who take time out of your busy day to visit. I wish you all peace,hope,love and joy in this New Year of 2012!

I am joining Hakan for his New Year's Party at Rose Garden in Malevik today.

Blessings,
Carolyn
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47 comments:

  1. UnknownDecember 31, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    Happy new year for you!Michaela

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  2. jillDecember 31, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    Hi,I have followed you for a while now but dont think I have commented before,Happy new year to you and your family may it bring you peace happiness and good health.Love Jill xx

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  3. Mieke'SDecember 31, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    Nice pictures.
    Happy New Year!
    Greetings mieke's

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  4. Phyllis @Around the HouseDecember 31, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    Your setting is delightful, warm and inviting...soooo pretty and well thought out...Have a Happy New Year...come for a visit...phyllis

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  5. lavendel mioDecember 31, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    WISH YOU A HAPPY NEW YEAR!
    Beautiful red posts, I liked the chair and the curve very much:)
    I look forward to following you in 2012:)
    Hug Hanne

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  6. Leslie's GardenDecember 31, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    How fun to sit a bit in the snow and enjoy a cup of hot chocolate. What a lovely setting! Makes me wish for some snow way down here in Georgia. Maybe we'll get a dusting this year, I hope! If we do I'll want to remember this and try to replicate as best I can!

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  7. "Alone again.... naturally!"December 31, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    I have just joined your blog and have been enjoying your photos of your beautiful home immensely! Happy New Year and I look forward to another year of your gorgeous photos!

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  8. UnknownDecember 31, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    Dag Carolyn,
    Een heel gelukkig nieuwjaar en een goede gezondheid!! Dank voor je mooie foto's.
    lieve groet, Marja

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  9. LindaDecember 31, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    A Happy and Blessed New Year to you, Andrew and your entire family from your biggest fans in Newfoundland!

    Linda and Midge
    XO

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  10. Grandma Barb's This and ThatDecember 31, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    The setting looks so inviting. Thanks for sharing your beautiful home and gardens with us. Your photos are gorgeous.
    Wishing you and your loved ones a Happy Healthy New Year.
    Barb

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  11. podsoDecember 31, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    Like your burlap background, Carolyn. A walker sounds like a great idea for a way to freshen up your skating skills! I must admit from time to time I don't mind leaning on my mother's walker! Thanks for your lovely and inspiring blog. All the best wishes for the new year!

    Dotsie

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  12. CamilleDecember 31, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    Thank you for all the beautiful posts this year, Carolyn. I am so blessed to have found your blog.
    Wishing you a New Year of love, joy and peace ~

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  13. Jo-Anne's RamblingsDecember 31, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    Happy New Year to you hope 2012 is a wonderful one for you, I love hot chocolate during winter. Love the photos you have shared with us they are just so beautiful.......

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  14. La Table De NanaDecember 31, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    Perfection again:) All the very best to you and ALL of yours in 2012~

    Tout est beau chez toi.

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  15. SwedishCorner ~ DownUnder...PernillaDecember 31, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    Absolutely stunning!
    ...your pictures are so so beautiful and delightful! I'm going to save some in my computer, if you don't mind :)

    Happy New Year from Australia♥

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  16. GinaDecember 31, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    Beautiful pictures!

    Happy New Year to you!

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  17. Linda December 31, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    Oh what a lovely setting Carolyn.
    HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!

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  18. Mały biały domekDecember 31, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    Happy New Year to you and your loved ones!

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  19. Pétales de féeDecember 31, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    Bonne et très heureuse année à toi et à tous ceux que tu aimes !

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  20. Maureen WyattDecember 31, 2011 at 9:29 PM

    I seem to say "lovely" to every post. But, lovely once again! ~ Maureen

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  21. marthaDecember 31, 2011 at 10:19 PM

    Happy New Year to you and yours....Looking forward to a new year and all the blessings God will shower upon us...thank you for the lovely photos of your outdoor sitting area...it is very inviting.

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  22. Judith @ Lavender CottageDecember 31, 2011 at 11:04 PM

    Happy New Year Carolyn.
    The walker sounds funny. I bought a pair of skates a couple of years ago and got some without picks as I thought I might kill myself with them. They look like feminine hockey skates and are blue. No fancy moves from me though and I skate slow. :-)
    Judith

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  23. Victorian1885December 31, 2011 at 11:48 PM

    Happy New Year Carolyn! I am not surprised you don't have any snow as we hardly have an inch here in Saskatchewan. I am sure hoping we don't pay for this lovely December weather in January. Your post today is so beautiful in the winter garden.. love the reds! Take care my PEI friend.. I look forward to following you on life's journey in 2012.

    Wanda

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  24. Blooming Rose MusingsJanuary 1, 2012 at 12:18 AM

    It is so lovely to see a bit of snow. Your photos are wonderful and perfect to welcome a New Year.
    Happy New Year wishes from southern California!
    Bonne Annee!!!

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  25. Susan FreemanJanuary 1, 2012 at 12:40 AM

    I love ice skating. Happy New Year Carolyn!

    Hugs,
    Susan and Bentley

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  26. thesimpledazeJanuary 1, 2012 at 1:00 AM

    I have been visiting your post every day since you won cottage of the month. You have inspired me so.I have just started decorating cottage style in the last 6 months use to be very primitive.Since visiting you daily I now want to start collecting dishes,lace,and lots of shades of white.Happy New Year to you and your family and please keep posting many of us look so forward to seeing you and all your talents.Thanks again Judy

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  27. Teacup-In-The-GardenJanuary 1, 2012 at 3:53 AM

    Happy New Year!
    Markus

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  28. AshtJanuary 1, 2012 at 6:01 AM

    Happy new year
    Your blog is wonderful !!!

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  29. EDYTA KUBICZEKJanuary 1, 2012 at 6:14 AM

    Happy New Year, Carolyn !
    I wish you much health and love.I am very happy that I found your blog - it is wonderful.

    Best regards from Poland
    Edyta

    PS.

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  30. Diana (Apple Pie)January 1, 2012 at 7:09 AM

    Happy New year Carolyn!!! :)

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  31. Rita MJanuary 1, 2012 at 7:25 AM

    Happy New Year Caroline, I wish you and your family peace,hope,love and good healt in this New Year!!
    I love those findings and the red mug fits really well with.

    Hugs & love,
    Rita

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  32. Loraine LivingJanuary 1, 2012 at 8:21 AM

    Best wishes for 2012!
    Nice to see the snow at your beautiful pictures, we still haven't any unfortunately.
    I follow along, greetings Diana

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  33. RowanJanuary 1, 2012 at 10:12 AM

    What fantastic photographs - they lift the spirits with all the wonderful reds and the white hot chocolate sounds delicious. Happy New Year!

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  34. CarolJanuary 1, 2012 at 10:32 AM

    Dear Carolyn, I would need a walker too, if I should dare to try skating again! What a lovely festive setting you have created . . . Wishing you the Happiest of New Years! May all your family become stronger and full of good health. Here is to seeing more of your magical touch in 2012. Warm Regards, Carol

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  35. Sandi~A Cottage MuseJanuary 1, 2012 at 10:40 AM

    This looks like a beautiful spot!
    The red makes it so inviting ~ off to pin!

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  36. Cottage RoseJanuary 1, 2012 at 11:18 AM

    Happy New Year Carolyn; I never tire of looking at your lovely garden and home..... you find the most wonderful things.. maybe I need to take you with me....lol have a wonderful day...

    Hugs;
    Alaura

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  37. suzeeezJanuary 1, 2012 at 11:54 AM

    Such beautiful photos ! I love your decorated arbor :o)

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  38. JeanJanuary 1, 2012 at 12:47 PM

    You have such a lovely gift, thank you for sharing with all of us. I sense calmness and peacefulness when I visit your blog. Happy New year to you and your family.

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  39. Katerina К (the joy of ...)January 1, 2012 at 12:48 PM

    Dear Carolyn. Your photos are always inspiring and stylish. I wish you happy new year!!!

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  40. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageJanuary 1, 2012 at 1:49 PM

    Happy New Year Carolyn! Your pictures are so bright and pretty. Love the red berries and greenery decorating everything. Have a lovely day.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  41. Hélène Flont , french illustratorJanuary 1, 2012 at 2:46 PM

    Belle année chère Carolyn. Mille bisous!!!

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  42. AnonymousJanuary 1, 2012 at 4:00 PM

    beautiful photos... the red so intense... it looks like you had fun

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  43. amaggieJanuary 1, 2012 at 4:30 PM

    Each new year is an opportunity to start something again ...
    Like every month, every day, every hour and second.
    Every moment ...

    Happy New Year!

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  44. KathyJanuary 2, 2012 at 12:08 AM

    Happy New Year Carolyn! Lovely photos - beautiful finds! I wish you the most delightsome New Year! Kathy

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  45. Betty January 2, 2012 at 2:33 AM

    Beautiful photos. Happy New Year.

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  46. FróniJanuary 2, 2012 at 4:20 AM

    Happy New Year!!!♥

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  47. Amy ChalmersJanuary 2, 2012 at 7:37 AM

    Happy new year Carolyn. I am not a red person, but you make red look lovely, like all the other vignettes you create!

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Thank you for all your sweet comments and may your day be filled with joy!

Carolyn