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Happy new year, everyone. The sun is shining brightly here and the air smells like flowers. I think 2010 is going to be good. Instead of my usual (half-hearted) New Year's Resolutions, I'm going to try to find more peace, more contentment, more kindness towards my family, myself and other people.

Wishing you a happy and peaceful New Year too.

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  1. annri Avatar

    Happy New Year, Melissa! ❤

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  2. fiona Avatar

    happy happy new year!
    (hugs)

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  3. Julie Avatar

    I really love the personal vignettes in this posting. All the best to you and your family for 2010.

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  4. briar Avatar

    Happy New Year sugar! kindness to myself and others is big on my list too this year….often manage to others bit , so thought I’d cut myself some slack too….hope this year rocks your socks off honey!

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  5. Victoria Avatar

    Godt nytt år! Most new year resolutions are always difficult to achieve I think. This year I am keeping it simple and writing down concrete things I want to do, although the list is not short….. 🙂

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  6. Francesca Avatar

    Happy New Year Melissa! I love all the pink here and the new look you gave your blog.

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  7. tiffany Avatar

    happy new year! i am also working on those same goals, particularly the kindness towards myself. hard for us mums but so crucial. best to you and yours in the year of the tiger. take care. xoxo

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  8. Rattling On Avatar

    Happy New Year. Love the blog banner and the re-vamp!

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  9. Lies Avatar

    And a happy new year too! Best wishes for you and your lovely family. And thank you for all your inspiring blog-work here. Beautiful print in that first photo.

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  10. louana Avatar

    Happy new year to you melissa! I love your new look blog. I also love your resolutions, a little kindness can go a long way. Here’s to a great 2010 for you and your family

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  11. nathalie Avatar
    nathalie

    i love the new blog colors melissa.
    have a wonderful 2010- may all the best come your way!
    x
    nathalie

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  12. Heather Avatar

    A very joy-filled and peaceful 2010 to you and your family! (It’s been so much fun getting to ‘know’ first you, then your mom and sister through your blogs! I feel a little bit like an ‘old family friend’, now!) 🙂

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  13. Michala Avatar

    Hope you have wonderful New Year Melissa.
    Beautiful arrangement.x

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  14. Sonia Avatar

    Have a healthy, creative, joyful & simple 2010, dear friend. Take care oxoxo

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  15. julie Avatar

    Happy new year Melissa 🙂
    Love the new banner too, and you are so right about the resolutions, I havent made any …so far!

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  16. bright and blithe Avatar

    I love the new header. Happy New Year to you and yours.

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  17. Brenda Avatar
    Brenda

    http://www.padmameditation.com/
    Your sentiments are ones that I share. The above link is to a gal in Vancouver, B.C., Canada that I really like. I have a couple of her yoga dvd’s, but her meditation that is also very good. Wishing you a Happy New Year. I enjoy your site very much.

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  18. Lovely World Avatar

    Pretty pink and nice new banner. Happy New Year to you as well. Take care.

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  19. Brambleandburdock.blogspot.com Avatar

    Happy New Year! I’d just like to say that I love your blog – whenever things get hectic I come here to look at your latest creations, they have a great calming effect! Best wishes for you and your family in 2010.

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  20. domesticali Avatar

    Happy new year Melissa!

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  21. louise Avatar
    louise

    Happy New Year to you Melissa. I resolve to be better at making comments since I do enjoy your blog everyday. The new banner reminds me of Nelson BC.

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  22. D Avatar

    i don’t think you could be any sweeter, Melissa … 😉
    and ditto, lovely to see your fresh New Zealand banner photo and pretty pink … the scent of flowers in the air sounds divine … your sunny summer beachy life in the south pacific is so exotic & enchanting, as ever!
    very best wishes from Canada for 2010 🙂

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  23. Tammy Bruce Avatar
    Tammy Bruce

    Happy new year Melissa, The card you made is amazing!I think 2010 is going to be a great one too xxx

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  24. Nancy Avatar

    Happy New Year. May this year bring beauty and peace for us all.

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  25. Silke Avatar

    Frohes Neues Jahr 2010! :o)

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  26. Erin Avatar

    Great resolutions, all. Happy New Year, and I wholeheartedly hope you reach your new year’s goals.

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  27. Kari of Writing Up A Storm Avatar

    Happy New Year, TinyHappy family! xo Kari

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  28. Yvette Avatar

    Your banner is lovely, looking a bit like both New Zealand and Norway.
    I wish you and your family a wonderful 2010 and many creative ideas too!
    Hugs

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  29. Sarah S Avatar
    Sarah S

    Happy New Year to you too. The revamp of your banner etc looks great. Flowery smells everywhere here at the moment too.

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  30. nicola@which name? Avatar

    beautiful new header! i have similar goals. happiest of new year’s to you, melissa!
    nicola
    http://whichname.blogspot.com

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  31. Margaret Oomen Avatar

    Could you be any more peaceful melissa?
    Love this post.
    The colors, the artwork, the stitched piece, the flowers, the words and the heart of the writer.
    xxoo
    m

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  32. Helen Avatar

    Happy new year, Melissa…I’m working on a letter to you. I love the new blog freshen-up!
    I know 2010 is going to be awesome for you and for me!
    x Helen

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  33. Susan Avatar
    Susan

    Happy New Year!

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  34. fliss Avatar

    happy new year to you too Melissa, may it be a peaceful one.
    love the new blog header, stunning photo 🙂

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    happy new year! i like your resolution for 2010…with that vision in mind i’m sure it will be the good year that we all hope for! your blog is looking lovely with the new banner by the way…beautifully inspiring for a fresh start. Xx

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  37. Emma Avatar

    All happiest wishes for the New Year Melissa. Here’s to new plans and new beginnings.

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  38. Kirsty Avatar

    Love the new banner, that is such a great NZ photo.

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  39. Kaylovesvintage Avatar

    I wish a amazing 2010
    with lot’s of little swaps and some Me-time

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  40. Karina Avatar

    happy new year to you and your family, thank for all te beautiful things you post all the time, they always give me great inspiration to create my own thing for my family specially my little daughter!

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  41. jessica Avatar
    jessica

    Happy New Year Melissa and Family!
    Your new header alone is going to keep me coming back, never mind all the good stuff you post 🙂
    I agree 2010 is going to be so full of good.

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  42. Jacqui Dodds Avatar

    Happy New Year to you too Melissa!
    Love the colours on the flower painting – very uplifting.

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  43. Liesl Avatar

    Happy New Year! Wishing you all the best in 2010!

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