Happy New Year!
Well, we had a wonderful Christmas with family and friends, and now it's time to ring in the new year! I can hardly believe how fast time flies. It's scary actually. Each day is truly a gift, and it's up to us to make the most of every minute of this great life we are living.
Tonight, we're staying in and celebrating a quiet New Year's Eve. Looking quite forward to it. We have a snazzy bottle of champagne (thanks Amy) chilling in the fridge, just waiting to be poured into some pretty champagne glasses. I'll be reflecting on the joy that 2007 brought: baby Sam, my new business, new friends, old friends, a loving husband, healthy children and a healthy extended family, all of you dear blog friends that I have had the pleasure of getting to know and so much more.
I made this collaged party hat a few years ago but never really finished it....never knew quite what to do with it. I was looking at it today and it occurred to me that I could fashion it into a New Year's Eve party hat! I added some more details and silver Dresden numbers and placed it on the buffet in the kitchen. Fun. Simple. Festive.
These vintage party horns are a thrift store find. I am in love with the colors and the soft shredded tissue paper. Aren't they fun? Don't worry, I won't be using them, just enjoying their prettiness. I do use a lot of things from thrift stores and flea markets, but horns are NOT one of them!
I'm looking forward to a new year and a chance to love more, worry less, meet new people, take new chances, think up fresh ideas, continue to watch my kids grow and learn and change, spread a little more joy, be the best me I can be, and eat less chocolate. That will be the toughest one for sure.
I wish you all a happy and healthy 2008!!!!
Happy New Year, Andrea! Hope 2008 holds all you wish for and more...looking forward to shopping at One Hundred Wishes again:)
Posted by: Leah C | December 31, 2007 at 07:17 PM
Hi Andrea, Happy New Year to you and your family! I am looking forward to your blog in 2008!! xo, suzy
Posted by: suzy | December 31, 2007 at 07:24 PM
Your party hat is fabulous. Happy New Year!
Posted by: Heather Grow | December 31, 2007 at 07:29 PM
Ringing in the New Year with stlye. in that great party hat! Happy 2008!
Posted by: Melissa | December 31, 2007 at 07:44 PM
Happy new year wishes oxoxo Clarice
Posted by: clarice | December 31, 2007 at 08:25 PM
have a great night!
happy new years!!
love the hat and the horns!!!
see ya in 2008
jessi
Posted by: jessi nagy | December 31, 2007 at 08:52 PM
Hi Anrdea, Happy New Year! We look forward to your gorgeous Blog in 2008! Jenn and Jacqui
Posted by: Jenn and Jacqui | December 31, 2007 at 09:16 PM
Happy New Year, Andrea, George and family! We are hunkered down for a cozy, quiet celebration ourselves.
I'm looking forward to the coming year, as well.
Andrea
Posted by: Andrea Hoover | December 31, 2007 at 10:54 PM
Happy New Year, Andrea! I wish you all the things your heart desires, to watch your sweet boys grow, to fall more and more in love with your husband, to be surrounded by friends that love you, and to always wake up each day full of wonder and inspiration.
xo Lidy
Posted by: frenchgardenhouse | January 01, 2008 at 12:02 AM
Happy New Year Andrea! The party hat is lovely!
Posted by: Lana | January 01, 2008 at 12:17 AM
Hi Andrea~
LOVE the horns! Great colors! Happy New Year to you and yours. Looking forward to fully exploring 100 Wishes :)
Posted by: Janae | January 01, 2008 at 01:44 AM
What pretty little horns. And the party hat, much too pretty to wear. I would want to be able to admire it and you can't do that if you're wearing it can you! Happy New Year's...
Posted by: wanderlustNpixiedust | January 01, 2008 at 04:04 AM
2007 was certainly a special year for your family with the arrival of Sam.
Enjoy 2008.
Alison
Posted by: Alison Gibbs | January 01, 2008 at 05:56 AM
Thank you for wishing all of us who come here a hAppY nEW YEar.Right back at you with a blast of warm wishes for you and yours.
Posted by: joyce | January 01, 2008 at 06:01 AM
Happy New Year Andrea!!
Love the party hat!
Can't wait to see more of your blogging soon, and your shop reopening.
Love to your family,
Rosemary
Posted by: Rosemary | January 01, 2008 at 01:16 PM
Happy New year! May you have all the best in 2008!
Posted by: tiffany | January 01, 2008 at 04:00 PM
Happy New Year Andrea! Denise Mass.
Posted by: Denise Fontaine | January 01, 2008 at 05:10 PM
What a beautiful vignette you've created. I especially love that wallpaper. May you have a happy and health new year. - Suzanne
Posted by: the farmers wife | January 01, 2008 at 05:42 PM
Is it wrong that one of my resolutions was to eat MORE chocolate and enjoy it to it's fullest?! ;)
That hat is adorable - the game dice on the top is perfect. You are talented!
Posted by: Mrs. B. | January 01, 2008 at 06:01 PM
Happy New Year Andrea!!
Love your party hat and love the vintage party horns! What a fun find they were!
~Cerri xoxo
Posted by: Cerri | January 01, 2008 at 06:20 PM
That's the classiest New Year's Eve party hat ever!
Wishing you a wonderful 2008~
Cathy
Posted by: cathy nash | January 01, 2008 at 06:35 PM
hello darling girl- happy new year to you and your beautiful family. la la la love jo.
Posted by: oldflowers4me | January 01, 2008 at 06:48 PM
Wishing you all the success and happiness for 2008! Happy New Year!
Posted by: Renee Kyweriga | January 01, 2008 at 08:08 PM
I've been visiting your blog for quite some time but haven't left a comment because I didn't have a blog (for some reason the comments wouldn't work for me). Anyway, I just wanted to let you know how much I have enjoyed your site and am looking forward to seeing what the new year brings for you!
Wishing you all the best in 2008!
Posted by: Beth | January 01, 2008 at 09:57 PM
I am a new visitor to your blog. I love it! You are very inspirational to me. Your words and your creations are simply amazing. Have a blessed 2008!
Posted by: Elizabeth | January 01, 2008 at 10:05 PM