Saturday, December 31, 2011

Happy New Year


As I bid farewell to 2011, I am filled with gratitude - gratitude for my son and daughter, 
for my husband, for our families and for many great friends.

When I reflect on our friendships, I am incredibly grateful for the blogging community that I have been introduced to over the last several years. The sentiments from readers near and far have been wonderfully and completely embracing, and your presence in our life is felt and cherished very much. Because of your warmth, kindness, and kindred spirits, I feel as if we could meet anywhere, anytime, and I would know you as a familiar friend.

So thank you dear friends for a beautiful year!

May you be blessed with health and happiness, and with the love of your family and friends in the coming New Year.

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49 comments:

  1. PondsideDecember 31, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    I hope that 2012 will be as good to you and yours as 2011 was!

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  2. KitDecember 31, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    Happy New Year! Have a wonderful 2012! Looking forward to updates on the twins and more lovely photos. :) Kit

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  3. GailDecember 31, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    Happy New Year to you all too! I've been blessed very much by reading your blog, and thus, your life. :) God bless and good health in 2011! Looking forward to "knowing" you better.

    Hugs,
    Gail

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  4. LauraDecember 31, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    Happy New Year! May 2012 bring you and your family many blessings and much happiness!

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  5. Susan @ Real Girl DesignsDecember 31, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    Happy New Year to you and your family, Trina!

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  6. AnneliesDecember 31, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    Lovely post....lovely blog. Oh yes, it would be delightful to meet you and the family some day. But meeting you thru your blog is such a delight. Happy New Year, and continued blessings. XXX

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  7. lizziefitzDecember 31, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    Warm wishes to your family for 2012. Thank you for sharing your talents and precious babies:)

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  8. Ilona KatalinDecember 31, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    Yes, your blog is a wonderful inspiration and certainly makes me feel happy and confident for the wonderful things we can do in our home and how it helps us in our desires and hope!! you are all handsome and happy!! a happy new 2012 and a good time fool of all the goods you desire! hugs Ilona!!

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  9. rkbsnanaDecember 31, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    What a lovely post. Happy New Year to you and yours.

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  10. DianneDecember 31, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    Trina dear, you have given so much more than you received. This blog is a must read for me and so many others. We delight in your family and your decor and simple kindness and goodwill. I hope 2012 is full of many blessings for all 4 of you!
    xo

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  11. TinaDecember 31, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    As a new reader of your beautiful blog, I have had such a lovely time over our holiday period catching up on your wonderful posts. Wishing you and your family a fabulous 2012 and I am so looking forward to following in 2012 ~ Tina

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  12. Marian HazelDecember 31, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    Happy New Year Trina, I'm so pleased I found your beautiful blog this year. Your home and sense of style is so inspiring, and your gorgeous little children are totally adorable.

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  13. for the love of a houseDecember 31, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    Wishing you, Mike and the babies a very Happy New Year! It's going to be a very good one;) xxjoan

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  14. RenéDecember 31, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    Trina, this post was beautifully written and I could not agree more. Happy New Year to you all!

    XO,
    René

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  15. Blue MuseDecember 31, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    Happy, happy new year! I look forward to having more time and being able to visit your blog more often in 2012.
    Blessings,
    isa

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  16. SailaDecember 31, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    Happy New Year! I wish you lots of joy seeing your lovely children start to walk (and run...!)

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  17. Mały biały domekDecember 31, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    Happy New Year to you and your loved ones!

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  18. A Perfect GrayDecember 31, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    you, your family, and your blog are treasures.
    happy new year...donna

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  19. KarenaDecember 31, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    Trina I just know it will be a wonderful year ahead!

    All the best in 2012!

    I hope you will enter my Giveaway From Serena & Lily!

    xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena

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  20. The Blue FarmhouseDecember 31, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    It couldn't have been said more eloquently! I'm fairly new to the blogging community and your beautiful photography and blog is always inspiring. Happy 2012!

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  21. Low Tide High StyleDecember 31, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    Happy New Year!

    Kat :)

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  22. Lady CourtneyDecember 31, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    Happy, Happy New Year!!! Donna

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  23. ChristianDecember 31, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    And thank-you for opening up your beautiful home for us to see! I always enjoy your blog so much. When you posted about the babies' first b-day I thought "Oh my gosh, I feel like they were just born!" and I am just a reader so I am sure time flies even faster for mom and dad! Happy New Year to you and yours.

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  24. Blondie's JournalDecember 31, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    Happy New Year and many blessing to you and your family!

    XO,
    Jane

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  25. An Urban CottageDecember 31, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    Happy New Year, Trina, et al.

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  26. AnonymousJanuary 1, 2012 at 2:34 AM

    wish you and your family all the best in 2012!
    Elma

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  27. BlickwinkelJanuary 1, 2012 at 7:08 AM

    Happy New Year !!!...I hope all your dreams may come true. ♥ Esther

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  28. SheriJanuary 1, 2012 at 10:04 AM

    Happy New Year. Thanks for sharing your blog in 2011. May God Bless you BIG in 2012. I will be following along. :)

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  29. Mamma MimmiJanuary 1, 2012 at 10:16 AM

    Happy New Year to you too! I am looking forward to another year of wonderful pictures and posts from you - they are such a joy! All the best from Sweden

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  30. AnonymousJanuary 1, 2012 at 10:46 AM

    I, too, so enjoy your blog. You do this so well. Blessings to you and your family this new year!

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  31. Sivs husJanuary 1, 2012 at 11:52 AM

    Hello, Thank you for your inspration during 2011 and i look forward to visit you in 2012. Happy new year from Siv in Norway:-)

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  32. Notes From ABroadJanuary 1, 2012 at 2:48 PM

    Feliz Año Nuevo to you and your beautiful family ~
    besitos, Candice

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  33. AnonymousJanuary 1, 2012 at 3:01 PM

    May 2012 be a year full of health, happiness, bounty and laughter. Hugs from Canada! Lisa

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  34. ECPJanuary 1, 2012 at 4:27 PM

    Very Happy New Year to you and your beautiful family!
    Your posts are so inspiring... I'm really glad having found your blog this first day of 2012.
    From France, with my warm regards

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  35. AnonymousJanuary 1, 2012 at 5:23 PM

    Trina, the pleasure is mine. To have been welcomed into your lovely home throughout the year has been a heart-warming treat. And, to watch you all evolve as a family and see those beautiful babies grow has been a true joy.
    Thank YOU for the gift of friendship you have given to all who visit your blog.
    Linda in Burke, VA

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  36. AnonymousJanuary 1, 2012 at 6:59 PM

    the same wishes you, Trina ! as you, I feel if we ever met we would be familiar friends .. you thoughtfully replied once to one of my wonderings and it was so friendly and sweet - thanks for welcoming all into your lovely life!
    You are truly an inspiration - and congrats on Country Living Magazine! What an special honor for all your beautiful creativity!
    Happy New Year to you and your family and those two precious babies - love seeing them grow!

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  37. Heaven's WalkJanuary 1, 2012 at 7:15 PM

    Trinia - thank you for sharing your loves, your life, and your beautiful home with us during the past year. I feel so blessed! :)

    xoxo laurie

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  38. Wendy FreelandJanuary 1, 2012 at 9:16 PM

    Happy New Year to you and your family. I enjoy reading your blog so much and look forward to reading in 2012!

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  39. NellieJanuary 1, 2012 at 9:16 PM

    I am glad I found your blog, Trina, but I feel kind of like a late arrival to the party. Do you have twins? Our twin daughters arrived on December 23, 1974 when our oldest daughter was 20 months old! Children really bring a new dimension to all the Christmas fun.
    Happy New Year!

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  40. 24 CornersJanuary 2, 2012 at 2:35 AM

    You are a treasured kindred spirit Trina...one I am so very thankful for!
    Blessings galore to you and your precious family in 2012!!
    Much love,
    Jessica

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  41. TriciaJanuary 2, 2012 at 1:02 PM

    Happy New Year to you and your precious family Trina.
    xo~
    Tricia

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  42. Bokcaféet i bynJanuary 2, 2012 at 2:57 PM

    All the best to you and your family in 2012 Trina!!!
    Your blog is so beautiful and to be able to get a glipse on your familylife in the countryside is very inspiring!
    Kindest regards,
    Anna from southern Sweden

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  43. Jami @An Oregon CottageJanuary 2, 2012 at 10:41 PM

    I've just spent the last few days reading EVERY one of your posts after seeing your lovely house in Country Living (I had only glanced through it when it came originally). What a sweet spirit you have that shines through your blog - I'm so happy your dreams have come true.

    I'm also so inspired by your clean ascetic in decorating your house. I've now been looking very critically at all the STUFF I've accumulated. :-) I will happily be following your blog from now on! Thank you.

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  44. DianneJanuary 2, 2012 at 11:39 PM

    Happy New Year to you and your precious family, Trina!

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  45. Acanthus and AcornJanuary 3, 2012 at 9:46 AM

    Happy New Year Trina!!!
    xo,
    ~R

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  46. Deb@theromantcmom.comJanuary 3, 2012 at 11:51 AM

    Hello Trina! Happy New Year! I just discovered your gorgeous blog in the past week or so....what a great Holiday treat! So much about your lifestyle resonates with me....right down to your boy and girl twins (my first were boy and girl twins). Wishing you and yours all the best in 2012! xo Debbie

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  47. Kellie CollisJanuary 4, 2012 at 3:51 AM

    Wishing you and your family a prosperous New Year! Kellie xx

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  48. LisaJanuary 5, 2012 at 1:34 AM

    Wishing you and your family a wonderful New Year!! xo Lisa

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  49. UnknownJanuary 6, 2012 at 5:47 PM

    I absolutely love winter whites like this. Beautiful blog- so happy to come across it.

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