My French Country Home by Sharon Santoni

Saturday, 1 January 2011

Bonne annee - the aftermath!




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!



28 comments:

  1. Happy new year! You've made some memories that you and your family will cherish for the rest of your lives.

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  2. Goodafternoon Sharon I'd like to wish you and your family a very Happy and healthy New Year.
    Hope to see you again, the stay in your cottage was warm and nice....
    Hugs
    Erna

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  3. Happy 2011 Sharon! Wishing you and your family all the very best for the upcoming year! Stay warm!

    Debra,

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  4. So I am not a teenager :-) !
    You can be sure!

    Have a nice *New Year Weekend*!

    *Tasiaa

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  5. Very glad everyone made it home for the hols and that you had a good time.

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  6. So 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.

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  7. Amazing, amazing you deserve a medal. . .You must be great parents to provide a place for
    teens to have fun!
    Have a warm and cozy weekend and looking forward to following along in 2011!
    Sue

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  8. Dearest Sharon,

    Happy New Year and Happy Relaxing for the Weekend to you!!!

    Love,

    Mariette's Back to Basics

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  9. It sounds wonderful! Your french country home and property are beautiful! I look forward to seeing more.
    Happy New Year!
    ~ Julie

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  10. Happy, Happy New Year! Sounds like a wonderful time. I hope your new year is filled with lots of joy.

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  11. Sharon, you have been such an inspiration!

    Happy New Years!

    Xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena

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  12. Happy New Year Sharon!
    I 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

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  13. Oh dear! That must have been wonderful and tiring!
    A 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

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  14. 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!

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  15. Eine schöne Art das neue Jahr zu beginnen!

    But your *translation* is much more charming!

    Ein lieber Gruß!
    Das Konzert war wunderschön!
    *Tasiaa

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  16. 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.
    Happy New Year.

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  17. Happy New Year Sharon!

    My 20 something sleep - over collegians have just left..(only 7 compared to your 30 YIKES!)

    The new year is beginning grand. : D

    xx
    z

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  18. It sounds like you had a wonderful New Years Eve , Looking forward to
    a new year reading your blog. Happy New Year !

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  19. ★ Happy New Year ! ★
    May all your dreams come true

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  20. 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.

    Rest well my friend :)

    Jeanne xxx

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  21. Oh so wish I could have been there :)
    Best wishes for a wonderful 2011, but how could it not be when you live in paradise! So stunning. Have fun being cosy and warm :)

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  22. Gorgeous Sharon,
    I 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

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  23. Yes, dear Sharon,

    I look forward to a year in your company. Bonne Année!

    xo,
    Tish

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  24. 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!
    Take Care,
    Robin

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  25. Sounds like a good time was had by all! Happy New Year!

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  26. Bonne Année! I hope your weekend has been relaxing and restorative. I'm looking forward to visiting you via blogging in 2011.

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  27. Sharon,
    how lovely, your home, your grounds and gardens, gorgeous pictures, lovely person!

    xs for sharing, happy 2011

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  28. Beautiful blog Sharon. I wish you a happy new year. /Taru

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