Wednesday, December 30, 2009

"A new year is unfolding--like a blossom with petals curled tightly concealing the beauty within" (unknown)

Warmest wishes to everyone for a Very Happy New Year!

Doesn't it seem as if the first days of Christmas just arrived? They've surely taken wing and hastened us along. In the mere blink of an eye, here it is already time to herald in a New Year.

There were family and friends' celebrations, visits, lots of eating, merry-making and nostalgic reminiscences... The gift-wrapping is over, the presents were enjoyed...


...but now even the "Jingle Juice" is gone for another year...

and 2010 is upon us, bringing an anticipation all its own. I, for one, am anxious to get on with it and find the possibilities in the New Year.

So grab a chair, settle in, and let's get ready for another 365-day ride around the sun.

And in the meantime, enjoy this: I love this beautiful, haunting version of Auld Lang Syne...grandma would be proud...







14 comments:

Laure Ferlita said...

Happy and warm wishes for an outstanding New Year - ALL year long, Sue!!

Cris, Artist in Oregon said...

Love the painting. Love those dishes and that chair. :)
I am still wondering what happened to the year 2000. How can it be ten years later???
Sounds like you had a great time with friends and family. Here's hoping for more time for you to paint those wonderful water colors you do in 2010. Thanks for the lovely comment on my blog.

ParisBreakfasts said...

Very sweet as always Sue.
May you have more chances to share your exquisite watercolors with us and may your road be less traveled for once...
Selfishly signed,
A secret admirer

willow said...

Your home looks so cheery and inviting, Sue. Love those cool plates!

Warm, woolly wishes for a wonderful 2010~!

Barbara Weeks said...

Beautiful! Happy New Year!

Judybec said...

beautifully festive painting of champagne glasses Sue-- love the bubblies!!!
--I'll be right over for one of those strawberries...yummmm
Have a wonderful new year!!!

Candy said...

I love the painting and the photos. I also looked back on your story about your grandmother. Sweet memories which stirred up some memories of my grandmother (who was Norwegian:)

Happy New Year!

Jeanette said...

Beautiful images, beautiful music. Your new year will be beautiful too. Have a wonderful one.

Robyn said...

It's a totally charming toast in watercolour, Sue. I too love those plates - is there a story behind them - the artist, for example?

My very best wishes for a wonderful year ahead and a plea for many more watercolours from you.

Jennifer Lawson said...

Beautiful as always, Sue. Selamat Tahun Baru.

BT said...

What a gorgeous watercolour and so apt for this post. Happy New Year to you too. I hope it brings you much joy and many more fabulous watercolours for me to enjoy!

I too love those plates. They are super.

A Brush with Color said...

Thanks, everyone!

Those dishes, incidentally, are "12 Days of Christmas" plates. I love them--aren't they neat?

Hope you all had a good kick-start to the New Year! Best to us all, eh?!

maureen said...

A Beautiful post, a wonderful version of Auld Lang Syne and I adored the link to your post about your grandmother. In fact I love visiting your blog even though I don't always comment. All the best for 2010 to you and yours. x

Anonymous said...

Thank you, Maureen--very kind of you to say so. I appreciate you visiting!