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HAPPY NEW YEAR! ~ WAKING to a 'WINTER WONDERLAND'

" The New Year begins
in a snow storm of white vows."
~ George William Curtis
~ 'Window Wonderland'


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Digital Flower Pictures said…
Wow you sure get a lot of snow up there! I enjoyed all the Christmas and holiday pictures you have been posting.

Happy and Blessed New Year to you and your family!

Chris
Tuesday, January 01, 2008
Sweet Home and Garden Carolina said…
That's a gorgeous Window wonderland you've got there.

A healthy, happy and prosperous New Year to you and yours.
Wednesday, January 02, 2008
joey said…
Thanks Chris ... as you know, it's been a 'special' holiday. Can't wait to see what 'awe inspiring' photos will appear on your site this year. Wishing you life's very best ... Happy New Year!

... and dear Carolyn, the 'gifted artist'! So enjoy your informative and creative site. Life's finest to you during this New Year also...
Wednesday, January 02, 2008
Catherine said…
Joey,
Your winter wonderland is breathtaking! I especially love the collage of the beautiful windows..and the beautiful blue items in the windows..with the snowy background...so beautiful! You know how I like my blue!! :)
Your snow pics are fantastic also!
A very beautiful post!!
I could look at them over and over again! Hope your new year is off to a great start! :D
Hug's,
Cat
Wednesday, January 02, 2008
Catherine said…
P.S.
I love your beautiful big windows..and the adorable cherub up top also!!
I just had to go back and look at all the beautiful winter wonderland pics one more time! :)
Cat
Wednesday, January 02, 2008
joey said…
Thanks, Cat. I love my windows and 'nearly' 70 year old house (though newer, the big window is on the sun porch). Indeed, it was a beautiful morning to start the New Year ...
Thursday, January 03, 2008
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