Happy Solstice

We woke up yesterday morning to a most delicious surprise, our world was transformed by snow.
What fun! We have been close to the fireplace in between sledding in the park, trudging through the HUGE snow piles that build up on New York City street corners, cooking (veggie chili and scones, yum!) and enjoying the build up as each day brings us closer to Christmas. The holiday fair that I was selling at on Saturday went really well, and I've been reveling in the happiness of a job well done.

Now, the orders and Christmas presents are all in the mail, and I'm looking forward to the next few days of winding down while celebrating more and more each day.

The sun set today at 4:30PM, the shortest day of the year. Happy Solstice everyone!
Thank you so much to all of you who entered my Solstice celebration giveaway!
This evening at 5Pm I put all of your names into a bowl and had my children choose one each (with no peeking), and the winners are....

Stacy, of Mama-Om, has won the Note Card Set
and
Lisa, of Doorways Traveler, has won the print of Awakening

Congratulations to you both. I loved hearing from each of you that posted a comment, it is great to hear your voices and visit your blogs. I am pleased to meet you!

9 comments:

pixie said...

Happy Solstice, lovely! How fun to get a dump of snow on this perfect day...
(I'm loving your work more and more here, too)

Marisa said...

that looks so beautiful. and christmastime in NYC must be so magical!

Stacy (Mama-Om) said...

Wow, thanks! My first-ever giveaway prize!! I am excited to share your notecards with friends (either framed on my wall or sent directly to them).

Please email me and I will send you my postal address... I can be reached at mamaomblog @ gmail dot com.

Thanks!! Happy Solstice!

Lindsay said...

yay congrats to the winners! that snow is awesome! we normally have a ton too but this year it has been very little.

Lindsay said...

Check it out :D
http://bearypixie.blogspot.com/2009/12/surprises-bracelets-paintings-and.html
I LOVE IT!!!!!!! thank you!
xoxo

Karla Tull Aron said...

Yay! You finally got your snow -- it looks so Christmas-y! I hope you're doing lots of fun holiday things today -- Merry Christmas!!

Estelle Hayes said...

Stunning photos. It looks so peaceful. I'm happy to hear your sale went well. You were on my mind that day. I kept thinking "if only I lived in Brooklyn I'd run in and say hello". So "hello" and Merry Christmas eve.

jacqueline said...

Merry Christmas! Such gorgeous photos! I hope it was bright and merry for you and yours. Love to you!

Sonja said...

I saw your blog through my friend Lindsay (above) and I just had to stop by and tell you how gorgeous your paintings are! You are very talented! I see you live in New York City, I have only been there twice, but I love it! Hopefully one day I can see it during the winter, I bet its gorgeous! Hope you had a great Christmas!

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