Thursday 31 December 2015

Happy New Year!

 
 
 
Happy New Year...2015 was a great year for me. One of my hopes was to have more fun, well that was certainly true! I've had some wonderful, wonderful experiences this year.
 
It was the year I turned 50, I'm still not sure how that happened, but happen it did...a few days ago, I celebrated it with lots of family and friends...and champagne, of course!
 
And 2016...well I'm hoping for Joy. Joy from new experiences, and Joy from those little, everyday things that I do. Those things that slip by, that we almost don't notice. Joy in the ordinary.
 
Already my mind is ticking over with ideas for my garden, and creations that will emerge from my studio.
 
Thank you all for being here with me this year, for reading my blog, for your support. It means so much.
 
 
HAPPY 2016!
 
 
Amanda :) xxx
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

26 comments:

  1. All the very best for 2016. Have a fabulous year of being 50 and lots more creativity xxx

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  2. Glad to hear you had a wonderful 50th Amanda! Sending you belated birthday wishes, and a Happy New Year x

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  3. Happy New Year! Here's to a good 2016 with lots more fun! xx

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  4. thank you for all your lovely posts duting the year and sharing your family with us in blogland - wishing you health and happiness for 2016.

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    1. Thank you so much Gail, and I hope 2016 brings you health and happiness too! :) xxx

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  5. Hi Amanda, happy new year to you too! and certainly I wish you joy (much joy) in 2016. i dropped by to say thank you for all your posts in 2015, I read your blog regularly and it is one of the many things in my life that brings me joy.
    Take care of yourself, and thanks again. Deborah xxxx

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    1. Deborah, what a lovely thing for you to say...wishing you lots of joy in 2016! :) xxx

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  6. Happy New Year!!!! How is that gorgeous puppy of yours? Our little Murphy is growing so quickly.

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    1. He's growing fast...even though he's only little! Happy 2016, hopefully this year I will send you that parcel...I keep forgetting, sorry!!! :) xxx

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  7. All my best wishes to you for 2016 ★
    Greetings from germany ★ Angela
    Love to hop over to your blog : )

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  8. Happy Birthday dear Amanda, yes that number catches up with us all too quickly. Wonderful photos from your exciting year, I love the pics of Minnie and Otto.
    Best Wishes for the New Year, I hope it is filled with joy and may you achieve all of your dreams and projects.
    Hugs, Dianne xoxoxo ♡

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    1. They certainly do, I'm really not sure how it happened! Happy 2016 Dianne :) xxx

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  9. Love your pictures. I'll be 50 next year, so this is my last in my 40's. I am going to learn to Crochet this year. Happy New Year Xx

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    1. It's ok honest, just like being 49! Enjoy your last 40s year :) xxx

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  10. Congratulations on your 50th! It's not so bad on the other side! It's lovely to be reminded of what you have changed and achieved in 2015, I hope 2016 will be you more joy! Sarah x

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    1. It's fine Sarah isn't it, not sure why people get worried about it...don't like the alternative ;) happy New Year! :) xxx

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  11. Wishing you and yours a very Happy 2016. I have really enjoyed following your blog this past year and look forward to another year of your posts. x

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    1. Thank you Sharon, that certainly makes my New Year! Sending good things to you in 2016 :) xxx

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  12. Happy New Year. I look forward to seeing what you create in your garden and studio. I would like to become a good gardener I will watch you for tips! xx

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    1. Thank you...this made me smile, I'm not sure a love for gardening makes a good gardener, but I certainly try! Good luck with your gardening plans, let me know how you get on! :) xxx

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