So here we are the first of January - I wish you all a very happy, healthy and peaceful year.
My past twenty four hours have been full of teenagers, food, teenagers, champagne, friends, plans, dreams, music, well wishes, teenagers, hopes, teenagers and ..... hardly any sleep!
At midnight we interrupted our dinner and crossed the lawn
to kiss an indecent number of .... teenagers and wish them a
très bonne année
Although quite a few went home, they were still well over thirty here for breakfast, but their appetite was as small as their tired eyes, so I overbought on the bread front.
We now look forward to a q-u-i-e-t weekend, no giving or accepting of invitations, possibly a couple of visits to blogs, but nothing that takes me physically out of my warm and cosy home!
I look forward to a year in your company and to many
shared and happy moments.
Je vous embrasse!

Happy new year! You've made some memories that you and your family will cherish for the rest of your lives.
ReplyDeleteGoodafternoon Sharon I'd like to wish you and your family a very Happy and healthy New Year.
ReplyDeleteHope to see you again, the stay in your cottage was warm and nice....
Hugs
Erna
Happy 2011 Sharon! Wishing you and your family all the very best for the upcoming year! Stay warm!
ReplyDeleteDebra,
So I am not a teenager :-) !
ReplyDeleteYou can be sure!
Have a nice *New Year Weekend*!
*Tasiaa
Very glad everyone made it home for the hols and that you had a good time.
ReplyDeleteSo glad all went well - I read your post on the preparations, and was impressed that you take this on every year! What a nice tradition for your children and their friends.
ReplyDeleteAmazing, amazing you deserve a medal. . .You must be great parents to provide a place for
ReplyDeleteteens to have fun!
Have a warm and cozy weekend and looking forward to following along in 2011!
Sue
Dearest Sharon,
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year and Happy Relaxing for the Weekend to you!!!
Love,
Mariette's Back to Basics
It sounds wonderful! Your french country home and property are beautiful! I look forward to seeing more.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
~ Julie
Happy, Happy New Year! Sounds like a wonderful time. I hope your new year is filled with lots of joy.
ReplyDeleteSharon, you have been such an inspiration!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Years!
Xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena
Happy New Year Sharon!
ReplyDeleteI love your plan and wholly embrace it, you've been quite the busy mama!!
Enjoy the peace and quiet, it won't last long knowing you :)
Lots of Love to you dear friend and here's to a beautiful new year!!!
XO
Oh dear! That must have been wonderful and tiring!
ReplyDeleteA peaceful, solitary week end is all I desire as well, after having guests here at Christmas, almost every night of this week and yesterday night!
Hugs my darlin'and may this 2011 bring us simpleness and happiness
Fra
Sounds like the big event went well! I hope you can enjoy this nice quiet weekend, void of so many teenagers! I like the idea of going into the new year with that much energy though! Teenagers are good at that! :) Happy 2011!
ReplyDeleteEine schöne Art das neue Jahr zu beginnen!
ReplyDeleteBut your *translation* is much more charming!
Ein lieber Gruß!
Das Konzert war wunderschön!
*Tasiaa
Sounds like everyone had a wonderful time. I have 2 teenage boys and every so often I need to tell them that it's a home day - no friends over, no outings etc. just so they can rest. I hope you've got a good book or magazine to read.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year.
Happy New Year Sharon!
ReplyDeleteMy 20 something sleep - over collegians have just left..(only 7 compared to your 30 YIKES!)
The new year is beginning grand. : D
xx
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It sounds like you had a wonderful New Years Eve , Looking forward to
ReplyDeletea new year reading your blog. Happy New Year !
★ Happy New Year ! ★
ReplyDeleteMay all your dreams come true
Sharon, I am so happy you came to visit me! Your weekend sounds wonderful but I am sure you are glad to put your feet up. My thoughts are heading in the same direction:) Thank you for your thoughtful comment Sharon. I count you as one of the treasured few who have made this blogging experience so wonderful. For that I send my thanks and very best wishes to you and your family for a happy and bright 2011.
ReplyDeleteRest well my friend :)
Jeanne xxx
Oh so wish I could have been there :)
ReplyDeleteBest wishes for a wonderful 2011, but how could it not be when you live in paradise! So stunning. Have fun being cosy and warm :)
Gorgeous Sharon,
ReplyDeleteI was thinking of you only 20 minutes ago and then I received your message.
Thank you...Merci..
I have been slowly writing all evening to my favourite friends and you were almost next on my list.
Thank you for sharing your wonderful home with us this year, you and I have so much in common, have you heard of the "thirteenth monkey"?
Often when I drop over to you (and forgive me I don't always have the chance to leave a message)I see that you are doing almost the very same things as me that same day. Your home is so like one I used to live in. I know I have mentioned that before.
Wishing you wonderful blessings for you and your family this new year. May your creativeness soar to great heights so we all can share your beauty with you through your work, your home and your life.
Thanks for being with us in this blog world.
You make our lives so much richer!!
xxxxx Coty
Yes, dear Sharon,
ReplyDeleteI look forward to a year in your company. Bonne Année!
xo,
Tish
Your blog/home is so beautiful, I am salivating over it! Have a warm, cozy and safe New Year. By the way, your barn is to die for!
ReplyDeleteTake Care,
Robin
Sounds like a good time was had by all! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteBonne Année! I hope your weekend has been relaxing and restorative. I'm looking forward to visiting you via blogging in 2011.
ReplyDeleteSharon,
ReplyDeletehow lovely, your home, your grounds and gardens, gorgeous pictures, lovely person!
xs for sharing, happy 2011
Beautiful blog Sharon. I wish you a happy new year. /Taru
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