I know it's not news, but I am still in awe of the new year: 2010. It sounds like the stuff science fiction stories, fairy tales and magic are made of...doesn't it? It feels a little bit like I've woken up in a comic book. Shazam! It's 2010!
Then again, maybe it's just me.
I have to confess I've started a new post a few times since I've been gone, and it just never seems to be quite right. So I'm just going to post this clumsy post and move on... I'm feeling a little bit rusty and I think I just need to get over the initial awkwardness of writing a public journal entry for the first time - even if it is not the first.
We had a good holiday break, filled with lazy days, lots of good food, and the first cold nights in the area, which left behind a thin layer of translucent frost. We hung twinkling lights from a cypress tree and ate silly pancakes shaped like moose; we baked cakes, and wrapped presents, and later opened them with delight; and we got to spend some time with family and dear old friends we had not seen in a little while.
I hope your holidays were just as special. I can't wait to visit each of you and find out what you've been up to lately. Happy 2010, my friends. Here's hoping that this year treats each of us with the kindness, peace and magic that we all deserve.
(image: shan b's photostream)
yahoo! so glad to have you back. happy new year, friend!
ReplyDeleteYou've been missed! Its so good to read your voice. Your holiday break sounds just lovely. I can picture the cypress tree with twinkling lights. Oh how I missed your posts!
ReplyDeleteWelcome back - you were dreadfully missed but I'm glad you had a lovely break.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year, Maria!!
Glad to see you're back!
ReplyDeletewelcome back - happy new year!! hope it is a wonderful one for you and your family.
ReplyDeleteHello Maria:). Good to see you.
ReplyDeleteomg.
ReplyDelete(yippee!!)
yay!!
ReplyDeleteGlad you had a wonderful christmas season.....and am so glad you are back!! I've missed you! :)
xo
Happy New Year Maria! I am a new blogger who only discovered your beautiful blog just as you took your break. I have had a wonderful time reading your archives and am so glad you are back, I adore your blog!! I am looking forward to following Vintage Simple in 2010 with great anticipation of what will unfold. Warmest wishes for 2010 to you.
ReplyDeletemaria--i'm so very happy that you're back. it's good to find you here again! sounds like you had a lovely break.
ReplyDeleteYeah!!! Welcome back girlie! You sure have been missed! Sending you tons of good energy and warm thoughts for the day, the week, the whole year! OX, Monika
ReplyDeletei'm so happy to read you again! happy new year to you! have a good time :)
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Kindness, peace, and magic...what a lovely trio. Hope the same for you, Maria. Happy 2010! So glad to find you home again.
ReplyDeletexx,nelya
Welcome back! And I agree, 2010 sounds like science fiction.
ReplyDeletewelcome back to blogging, maria! i'm glad you are back! i agree, 2010 seems incredibly space-agey and wierd...i'm still goofing and writing 2009 on my checks.
ReplyDeleteIt's nice to have you back! I'm still taking the new year thing in too. I wish you all the best for 2010!
ReplyDeleteYippee!! Hello friend :) So good to hear your voice. Your break sounds like it was magical. Your post wasn't clumsy in the lest bit. Happy happy to have you back!
ReplyDeleteSo happy that you are back~
ReplyDeleteI hope that your holidays were wonderful! Happy 2010!
Maria,
ReplyDeleteYippee--you are back! I've thought of you often, but stayed quiet so you'd be sure to have the space you needed. It seems you've had a nice break. I'd love to see one of your moose pancakes. What fun!
I agree, 2010, it's tough to believe. I feel like we should all be cruising around Orbit City in little bubble top Jetson mobiles.
xx,
Denise
absolutely gorgeous photos and blog! can't wait to read more. xo
ReplyDeletewelcome back!!!
ReplyDeleteand happy new year :)
michelle
Hurrah, you're back! I like it that you are in awe of the year rather than immediately seeking to control and conquer it with resolutions; that's the right sense of scale. We missed your thoughtful posts, Maria!
ReplyDeleteWelcome back, Maria. I'm so glad you had a lovely break with your family and friends :) Happy 2010 to you!
ReplyDelete~Jacci
Welcome back! :)
ReplyDeleteHi Maria!!!
ReplyDeleteCame at the recommendation of Rue. You have a lovely blog. I need to come back and get to know you a bit more! So glad you had a wonderful holiday!!
xoxo
Jane
Popping over from Rue's blog, I'm glad she sent me. You have a beautiful home, lots of inspiration here.
ReplyDelete~Michelle
Hi there,
ReplyDeleteRue sent me here! You've got a beautiful home and love the light use of color. Good to meet you!
~Tracie
Hi girl just seen you at Rue's blog and had to drop in and say Howdy....you have a great blog and can't wait to read more...now I need to go check out the whole thing....Hugs and smiles Gl♥ria
ReplyDeleteI loved what I saw at Rue's and had to come see more. Your home is simply beautiful! I'll definately be back! ~Lisa
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for visiting my blog and for your lovely comment on Mise's view. I'm so glad I came to visit here, there is so much great inspiration. I'm loving all the simplicity and white. Plus your house is beautiful. I'll be visiting again. Have a wonderful new year! - Amy
ReplyDeleteHello! I just discovered your blog. You have a lovely home. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm 100% with you on the magical feeling I am still dancing around now that we are in 2010! It was so hard to come back to 'the normal daily grind', so I'm slowly easing into it! Feels good!
ReplyDeleteHappiest of blissful new beginnings to you!
So Glad you are back!!!!
ReplyDeleteChiara
I just found your blog through Rue's blog and so glad I did, I just spent way to much time going through all of your prev post, wow, your home is beautiful and I love,love,love your kitchen!!
ReplyDeleteHugs~Kelly
Hi Maria,
ReplyDeleteI went to LPC's blog but I could not see her house. She said her house was sort of like your's so I wanted to see it.
Thanks, JolieAnne
Yeah!!! You're back!! I hope you enjoyed your break and feel refreshed and happy to be here again :) Looking so forward to having you posting again!
ReplyDeleteHappy 2010 Maria!!!
:) T
just found you....wow. you are a lot of talent....thanks for sharing....it is sooo inspiring....jules
ReplyDeleteWishing you magic in 2010! Happy to see you are back. :)
ReplyDelete-Tania
welcome back :o)
ReplyDeletehope this year will be a wonderful one for you, full of inspiration, fun, laughter, health, and of course a lot of hugs and kisses from those you love!
welcome back! you were missed...
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