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<\/p>\nHello and Happy New Year’s Eve……when you read this I will have been away at one my favorite spots, my new home away from home, Palmetto Bluff where we will ring in the new year for some much\u00a0 needed R and R. I will get back to my usual Sunday on Seven next week but today is no ordinary day….it’s New Years Eve!! \u00a0I prepared this ahead of time and fingers crossed it posts when it’s supposed to, \u00a0Saturday morning. \u00a0Hard to believe that we are down to the last few days of 2016. Overall it has been a great year, one filled with so many wonderful “highs” and thankfully not too many “lows”.<\/p>\n
I am grateful that you were there with me along for the ride to share in so many adventures, many more to come! As I have done the last few years, I like to feature a favorite post for every month from the last year (had a hard time choosing as there were many) and a few personal reflections after that.<\/p>\n
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January- Be careful what you wish for ( major snowstorm)!<\/a><\/em> <\/p>\n February- An homage to Carolyne Roehm<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n \n March- My Day at The New York Flower Market part 2<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n April-\u00a0 About those dining room drapes<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n May–\u00a0 I left my heart in Nashville- part 2<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n June- It’s All Set, June<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n July- The 411 on edesign<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n \n August-\u00a0 A very special birthday luncheon<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n \n September- Under the spell of Turks and Caicos<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n \n October- A very special birthday luncheon (another one)!<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n \n November– Let’s talk holiday greens<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n \n December- Decking the halls 2016<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n \n \n Life is not perfect….for anyone. I always go through life assuming everyone is fighting some kind of a battle and try to give a break to all, hoping that someone else might do that to me one day (especially when I need the “pardon”). I think at the end of the day, most of us are doing the very best we can.<\/p>\n There is not a price to be put on family and togetherness. Time can be so fleeting…..I feel so lucky that both my parents are with me and I do not take\u00a0 advantage of a single day to call and speak to them or better yet to have them come visit. My boys are all grown up and though they are adults…to me they are still my little boys. I cherish every minute I can spend with them and really and truly appreciate each of them more every day.<\/p>\n The best things in life really are free…thought about that on Christmas day. We have a huge 16 foot sofa in our movie room and we were all were down there on Christmas day watching a movie and I thought during those two hours, that it just doesn’t get better than that:)<\/p>\n Health is well….oh boy is that true. You don’t realize it until you are aren’t feeling well then even the smallest obstacle in life feels huge. I have been ultra blessed to have good health but am not going to take advantage of it, I plan on shedding a few pounds and definitely\u00a0 exercising more in 2017…really and truly:) And that includes getting the dreaded colonoscopy that I should have gotten last year.<\/p>\n Always remember to take care of yourself first. When you feel good, you want to pass it along. When I am running ragged, I have learned to recognize it and stop and do something for myself whether its a bubble bath, a walk, a little retail therapy, reading, it is amazing how almost always it complete recharges me. Very important to take care of numero uno! BE KIND TO YOURSELF…..it pays off in spades! I have also learned the power of a power nap, just resting for 15-20 minutes…THANKS MOM!<\/p>\n Never pass up the opportunity to make someone else feel good. Even the tiniest gesture can mean more than you can possibly know. Why take the time to expend negative energy when you can expend the same doing or saying something nice?<\/p>\n There is no time like the present, if there is something you have been considering doing, a trip you wanted to take, a person you want to reach out to…DO IT! You\u00a0 may never get that chance again. The older I get the more I practice this, seizing the moment and day.<\/p>\n Quality over quantity. This does not apply to everything but for me, when I buy something of high quality whether its clothing or food, I cherish and treasure it way more. Oh yea, and that includes your inner circle. I treasure my beloved circle of amazing friends.<\/p>\n When I set a goal, I approach it two fold- I set a short term goal (first step of the goal overall)\u00a0 and a long term goal (the big picture). It makes a goal much more achievable to break it up and set a realistic milestone…..this approach has really helped me a lot and I have been successful with this approach in achieving a number of goals.<\/p>\n So friends, \u00a0these are my musings as we close the chapter to 2016 and start anew. 2016 was a great year for me, not to say there were not bumps in the road, there surely were. But overall it was a good year and I am determined that 2017 will be even better!<\/p>\n You are a big part of why 2016 was a great year….you make what I do so much fun. I so love the connections I get to make from people all over the world and when I hear that my blog is a happy part of your life….it thrills me! So many thanks for following along, your kindness, support and friendship. I feel the best is yet to come and I am having such fun sharing my life with you.<\/p>\n Raising our virtual glasses of champagne to a year ahead of good health, happiness, and lots of laughter. Wishing each and everyone of you a wonderful and prosperous New Year…cheers! Until next time…..<\/p>\n PS Today is the last day to take advantage of the 50% off all holiday ornaments, great time to stock up for next year, click here<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/DSC_0404-681x1024-681x1024.jpg\"){kind=spacer}
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