Friday, December 31, 2010

Heureuse nouvelle annee mes amis!

Thank you for joining me as we say goodbye to 2010 and welcome in the New Year.
May all your wishes come true ~ Life is beautiful and just want to share a few pretty images.
~ I want to wear this pretty dress
Tadashi Shoji
Have a meal around the table with friends
Courtesy of ~ this is glamorous

There is so much to love about this beautiful bedroom ~ I wish you the sweetest dreams.
furniture exquisite design
Thank you for reading my blog, the comments you leave and the smiles you have given me.
For the beauty and inspiration you share and the beautiful friends I have made along the way,
I am grateful, for all that you share and teach me.

Let love, loyalty and laughter be in your life in 2011.
Add to that generosity and may you count your many blessings.
Happy New Year!

Hugs
Carolyn
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  1. Castles Crowns and CottagesDecember 31, 2010 at 11:24 AM

    Carolyn! It has been a pleasure to come to find you FINALLY, after all this year that I have seen your name....your world is LOVELY and your message so well accepted dearest! May YOUR year be as magical and sweet as you wish for each of us. GOD BLESS YOU! Anita

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  2. Castles Crowns and CottagesDecember 31, 2010 at 11:55 AM

    Thank you dear one...Anita

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  3. Marsha @ Tattered ChickDecember 31, 2010 at 12:28 PM

    Happy New Year dear friend!

    xxoo
    Marsha

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  4. KarenDecember 31, 2010 at 2:10 PM

    Happy New Year Carolyn and may it bring you good health, wealth and happiness! I love your photos.. what it would be to indulge ourselves ah! Very hot in the Waikato compared to Wellington.

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  5. DoloresDecember 31, 2010 at 3:21 PM

    Thank you Carolyn. Lovely photos. That bed looks just soooo comfortable, you really don't want to leave.
    May you and your family have good health and happiness in the New Year.
    Cheers!!

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  6. LuLu KelloggDecember 31, 2010 at 3:39 PM

    Happy New Year dear Carolyn! May your year be filled with much love and happiness!

    Love,
    LuLu~*xoxo

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  7. Tracie~MyPetiteMaisonDecember 31, 2010 at 5:12 PM

    Hi Carolyn,
    First of all, I want to wear that dress and ride that bike without falling, love them both!

    It's been nice getting to know you and share stories with one another. I look forward to more of that pleasure in 2011, dear Carolyn.
    Happy New Year's Eve and Day!!
    xo~Tracie

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  8. MarkkaDecember 31, 2010 at 7:30 PM

    Though we live so far away,
    I read your blog every day.
    Beautiful pictures, lovely bears,
    what can I say...I say "cheers".

    Happy New Year!

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  9. Tammy@T's Daily TreasuresDecember 31, 2010 at 8:04 PM

    Hi Carolyn, wishing you and yours a healthy happy new year. Blessings of peace, comfort and joy. So nice to have met you along the way and I look forward to visiting with you in 2011. Tammy

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  10. MelodyDecember 31, 2010 at 8:33 PM

    What a beautiful post. Have a great time tonight and I'll see you in 2011.

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  11. JoytiDecember 31, 2010 at 9:36 PM

    I hope you have a beautiful and glamorous and wonderful New Year!

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  12. RiittaDecember 31, 2010 at 10:30 PM

    Oi, lovely photos!!! Happy New Year to you ♥

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  13. ETT RÖTT MONOGRAMDecember 31, 2010 at 11:17 PM

    I´m so glad i have you as blogfriend, you have a wonderful blog. Looking forward to nice chats 2011.
    Wishing you a
    HAPPY NEW YEAR
    Cheers
    AnnaMaria

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  14. JeanneJanuary 1, 2011 at 12:10 AM

    Happy New Year my darling friend
    God's most richest blessings

    We will open the book. Its pages are blank. We are going to put words on them ourselves. The book is called Opportunity and its first chapter is New Year's Day. ~Edith Lovejoy Pierce

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  15. DortheJanuary 1, 2011 at 1:14 AM

    Et a toi aussi ,mon ami :)
    I thank for all our sweet houers together dear Carolyn- and looks forward seing you next year,here.
    HAPPY NEW YEAR- MAY BLESSINGS-AND HAPPINESS COME YOUR WAY.
    Hugs, Dorthe

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  16. Sissie's Shabby CottageJanuary 1, 2011 at 1:16 AM

    Hi Carolyn,
    Thank you for all the joy and beauty that you have given to me as well.
    Your post is so beautiful and so are you.

    Happy New Year sweet friend.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  17. Rabbit Hill ~ Handmades by Jenn TavolettiJanuary 1, 2011 at 3:50 AM

    Wishing you lots of love and happiness in 2011. It's been a joy reading your posts and getting to know you. Your pictures today are beautiful! I want to wear a pink frilly dress....although they would probably lock me up and throw away the key!!!!!

    Warm hugs my friend,
    Jenn

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  18. Princesa NadieJanuary 1, 2011 at 4:26 AM

    Dear Carolyn
    I wish you a Happy New Year where all your dreams will become real
    Love

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  19. GwendolynKayJanuary 1, 2011 at 5:13 AM

    Such enchanting pictures in this post. I would so wear that dress.. if it fit. Ha!
    Blessings and Happy New year.
    Gwenny

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  20. koraleeJanuary 1, 2011 at 5:40 AM

    Sending you oodles of hope...promise ... contentment and pure bliss your way for 2011 my sweet friend.

    What a blessing you have been to me this year. xoxoxoo THANK YOU

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  21. MadeliefJanuary 1, 2011 at 7:13 AM

    Dear Carolyn,

    Thank you as well for showing us all those lovely images and beautiful post. It's always a joy to visit. Thank you for your sweet comments too!

    I wish you and your family all the best for a Healthy, Happy & Creative 2011!

    Lieve groet, Madelief

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  22. AnonymousJanuary 1, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    Such beautiful pictures, Carolyn!
    Wishing you and yours a happy New Year!
    Thank you for your friendship over the past year! Her's to lots of inspiration and fun in the world of blogging in 2011!
    Hugs,
    Jo :)

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  23. UnknownJanuary 1, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    Stunning! Happiest of New Years, dear Carolyn, thank you for being such a wonderful and inspiring friend in 2010! XX!

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  24. MargeJanuary 1, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    Dear friend,

    Thank you so much for your allways so beautiful comments!! Thank you, too, for sharing so many wonderful images with us!!
    I wish you and your family happy new year with many blessing!!<3

    With love, Marge

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  25. THE ALTERNATIVE WIFEJanuary 1, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    Happy New Year, Carolyn! I know you've already rung it In down there. Hope you've had a fabulous time. Here's to an amazing 2011. So happy to have met u this year :)

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  26. MainaJanuary 1, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    Oh! So beautiful photos again! Happy New Year to You! It's the year 2011 at last (here too)!

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  27. paperbirdJanuary 1, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    Thank you Carolyn for the beauty you share here. Your creativity is inspiring.

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  28. debra@dustjacketJanuary 1, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    What a beautiful post to finish off the year!

    Wishing you much happiness and health for 2011.

    Thank you for your company this year....Happy New Year!!!
    xoxo DJ

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  29. Victorian1885January 1, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    Happy New Year Carolyn!

    Wanda

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  30. TaraJanuary 1, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    It has been my pleasure to blog with you Carolyn and get a peek into your life, so far far away! Happy Happy New Year 2011!

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  31. Miles Of StyleJanuary 1, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    that pretty pink ruffle-y dress is so darling!! i love it!

    Wishing you a very happy new year dear Carolyn! Have a fabulous 2011!
    xo, Persis.

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  32. Castles Crowns and CottagesJanuary 1, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    Carolyn dearest! HAPPY 2011! But you have been in it already for the day.....thank you for having sip of Pink Champagne with me! And all the best to you dearest friend! Anita

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  33. LancerikaJanuary 1, 2011 at 10:44 PM

    Sending you 2011 wishes for a
    Fabulous new year,may all your
    Secret dreams and desires come
    True!
    Life is beautiful...
    Love,
    Erikai

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  34. Rose Garden MalevikJanuary 1, 2011 at 11:27 PM

    LOVELY Photos :)
    Happy New Year .....

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  35. Vær våkenJanuary 2, 2011 at 4:53 AM

    Hope this new year will be as beautiful and dreamy as these images! Happy new year with lots of joy!

    Kristin xo

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  36. Winchester ManorJanuary 2, 2011 at 5:59 AM

    Happy New Year Sweet Friend! I'm so happy our paths crossed here in blog land...you're one in a million and I adore you. Wishing you all the best in 2011!!

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  37. MonicaJanuary 2, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    Dearest Carolyn, just popped in to wish you a joyous New Year filled with beautiful things. Your friendship is so dear to my heart.
    Monica x.

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  38. Julia @ Vintage with LacesJanuary 2, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    Dear Carolyn, Happy New Year to you and your family! May 2011 filled with you with love, good health, happiness and lots of fun!
    Big hugs to you, sweet friend
    Julia

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  39. Kellie CollisJanuary 2, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    I love that dress too! And be on a bike with it - gorgeous! Have a lovely week ahead, Kellie xx

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  40. Crafty Green PoetJanuary 3, 2011 at 4:00 AM

    Happy New Year, hope 2011 is a good one!

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  41. Grandma Yellow HairJanuary 3, 2011 at 5:08 AM

    Honey this has been a wonderful year getting to know you! I am hoping in 2011 that our friendships grows even more.
    Your site is so lovely and I always leave here happy.
    Love these pictures and I hope in 2011 you wear that dress and sleep in that bed. lol
    I want that bedroom myself. Wow the dreams I could have there.
    Happy New Year
    Love
    Maggie

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  42. SandyJanuary 3, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    Many happy returns to you too! Who would not want to wear that dress, gorgeous!

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  43. A Fanciful LifeJanuary 3, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    Oh, Carolyn... I want to wear that dress too! Those photos are making me swoon. You always pick such fabulous pics. And, I wouldn't mind having that bedroom! Happy January to you!

    Warmly,
    Sharon :-)

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  44. Bizzy @ homeJanuary 3, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    Thanks for your wishes. I wish you a very happy newyear too. Groetjes, Renny

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  45. Castles Crowns and CottagesJanuary 3, 2011 at 10:49 PM

    Good morning Carolyn! Thank you for your kind words and visit; I too am so happy to have finally met you in 2010 and now in 2011, I look forward to your creativity and friendship. HAVE A GREAT DAY! Anita

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  46. Haute WorldJanuary 4, 2011 at 1:27 AM

    Wishing you and your family a happy new year! I look forward to more from your blog in 2011 :) Adore that ruffled dress you posted!

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  47. Couture CarrieJanuary 4, 2011 at 1:59 AM

    Gorgeous post, darling!
    Happy New Year!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  48. BarbaraJanuary 4, 2011 at 2:19 AM

    Love those marvelous pale colors, Carolyn. So romantic!

    Happy New Year to you too....and I'm looking forward to sharing another year of fun with you!

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  49. maría ceciliaJanuary 4, 2011 at 3:04 AM

    Dear Carolyn, wishing you and family lots of happiness and love for 2011.
    I´m so grateful for your friendship and is such a pleasure coming to visit you.
    hugs and kisses

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  50. Sara Lee BentleyJanuary 4, 2011 at 4:05 AM

    These really are beautiful images to start the year with -- LOVE that dress!
    Happy New Year to you too!!! Hope it's a great one for you and yours :)

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  51. Slices of Beauty...January 4, 2011 at 4:44 AM

    Happy new year to you.
    Thank you for a wonderful 2010.

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  52. BumbleVeeJanuary 4, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    Oooooh...I want to try a night in that big pouffy bed!

    Happy New Year Carolyn...

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  53. ~*~ saskia ~*~January 4, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    Your lovely post has a magical touch, Carolyn.
    Enjoy the new day of the new week of the new month of the new year, my friend xxx

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  54. CaroleJanuary 4, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    Yes I want to wear that dress too. Happy New to you too. Wishing you all good things that life has to bring!

    xo,
    Carole

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  55. Celestina MarieJanuary 4, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    Hi Carolyn,
    Happy New Year dear friend. It has been such a joy to know you over the last few years and visit your lovely blog. You friendship means so very much and I wish for you many blessings in 2011.

    Love your pics and that dress is a dream! I could dream away in that bed too.

    I have seen on the news the flooding in Queensland. Is this affecting your area? I hope you are safe and all is okay.
    Hugs and love from Texas,
    Celestina Marie

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  56. Beadboard UpCountryJanuary 4, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    Bonne Annee, Carolyn!
    How does that girl ride that bike in that dress??????? Thanks for all your very enjoyable posts, I hope to see more in 2011!!!!!xo Maryanne

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  57. Audrey AllureJanuary 4, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    Hope you had a wonderful New Years & I want to wish you a happy 2011!

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  58. Jessica MuraJanuary 4, 2011 at 11:59 PM

    Lovely lovely blog! Very interesting! Happy new year darling, I follow you now, hoping you'll do the same ^^
    http://onthemarry-go-round.blogspot.com/

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and I look forward to visiting you.


Carolyn xx

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