Happy New Year - bring on 2010!

I have neglected this blog shamefully as someone close to me has had some medical issues, so one of my New Year's Resolutions is to blog more regularly! The holidays slipped by in a blur and I feel as if I did *not* have enough Christmas this year, but I did manage to stop and feel the magic here and there. I hope that you all enjoyed a beautiful holiday with friends, family and dear ones, and that 2010 brings good things only, good health and exciting opportunities.

Happy New Year from New York City on a snowy, wet day. I will be spending the evening by the fire with my peeps, watching the ball drop, and being thankful for the good that we enjoyed this year, as we wave goodbye to a tumultuous decade and await....?

Happy New Year!

It's the last day of this bizarre and often difficult year, but it has been a great one for me as far as creativity is concerned. I had a wonderful year on Etsy, selling three times as many pieces in this year as I did in my first year and a half. Had it not been for the economy, I would have exceeded my revised goals for the year, I'm sure. I've learned a lot and have some new plans for 2009, and have to thank my wonderful customers, friends and especially family for their support and encouragement. I want to thank my Dad, who has been my staunchest supporter and advisor. Thank you Dad - you are not on-line, but I want the people to know how much I appreciate your wisdom and love.



I just made these earrings and they're bright and festive for the New Year. It's snowing lightly again in NYC this morning, which dusts everything with gentle optimism, and I wish everyone a Happy New Year celebration, whether out at a party or cozy at home, surrounded with people or alone in reflection. It's a New Year, an uncertain one, to be sure, but I hope it will be filled with unexpected blessings!

Happy New Year!

In order of appreciation...

My Dad says a blessing for Rosh Hashanah...



...and I take a picture of a bunch of the dessert rugelah before they were completely devoured. Sadly, four chocolate and two raspberry rugelahs couldn't be with us for this shot...scarfed after a full meal of chicken soup with the biggest, fluffiest Matzoh balls ever, chicken, noodle pudding, or kugel, as it's called, and a few token vegetables so that it wasn't a completely carb-laden meal.



My brother and I had a lovely dinner with our Dad, something we haven't done in a long time. We're crazy busy with family and work obligations, but it was just the three of us this evening, which was quiet and very special. A healthy and happy New Year to all.