December 27, 2015

Flickr Favourites: December 27, 2015




{Gala Midnite Show New Year's Eve ~ Tom Simpson}




{A Very Happy New Year Scottie ~ The Vintage Traveler}




{Pine cones and branch on toy sledge ~ Tatyana Titova}




{Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz ~ Lucy_Fan}




{Sweet Bouquet ~ Bunches and Bits}




{Tree Hat ~ James Vaughn}




{USSR New Year ~ Katya}



{1955 ... scandal in choir! ~ James Vaughn}




{CadĂȘ meu presente de natal? ~ http://bit.ly/1NEdc7O}



{1946 Mona Freeman ~ Amy Jeanne}



{All images above are from Flickr. To learn more about a specific image, please click on its title to be taken to its respective Flickr page.} 



The year is truly winding down, but the festive celebrations are still going strong and as such I didn't want to delve into anything to hard and heavy - or labour intensive on either of our sides - here today.

There is always a certain sort of beautiful bitter sweetness to the end of the year. Whether one adored or abhorred the twelve months that just passed, there's no denying that saying goodbye to a given year is always at least a little bit tough.

These months, so bracingly recent in our minds were our friends, while they lasted, and they got us through to this very moment. Some were likely better than others, and probably had their own respective highs and lows, but when all was said and done, there was a greatness to the sum of their parts, no matter what.

For me 2015 was a year dominated by a great deal of introspective thought. A lot of thinking not only about how I would like my life to be right now, but also in the coming years and beyond, and by often feeling like I was being productive, but in some parts of my life, in a way that was akin to spinning my wheels, without moving forward as much as I would have ideally liked.

Not in all areas of course, and on the Etsy shop (where everything is currently 30% off until January 4th) front in particular, I'm thrilled with the growth that took place there, from inventory numbers to sales figures to the diversity of antique and vintage products I've been able to offer my customers.

It was a year of some unexpected points - both good (Tony's exciting work trip to the States for the summer) and bad (my maternal grandma's cancer diagnosis and subsequent surgery + treatment, for example), personal growth, and making certain firm decisions about how I want my blog, business, and life to hopefully continue to unfold. 

2015 wasn't the best year ever, but it certainly wasn't the worst ever either and, really, any time you can walk away from a given set of twelve months and say that, it's worth smiling extra big as the ball drops at midnight on January 1st.

That is exactly what I'll be doing come the big night next week. Blessing counted, my precious husband and pets by my side, and a really positive outlook on the coming year planted squarely in my mind as I do so.

Happiest New Year's wishes, everyone!



10 comments:

  1. I think it would be very difficult for any year to be wholly good or bad, so we have to look for the light in each... Same as you though, 2015 has been up and down for me too, but I can't really complain. Especially not as I am being spoilt rotten as a guest at B's house right now :) have a lovely end of year xx

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    1. I completely agree, especially once reaches adulthood. I suppose a year could be virtually all bad (a rather heartbreaking thought for sure), but all good would be a might bit trickier, no matter how many positive things/experiences came your way. So long as the good outweigh the bad, the year is usually a winner in my books.

      Thank you, sweet gal! Have a stellar tail end of December!

      Big hugs,
      ♥ Jessica

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  2. Happy New Year! May 2016 be your best year yet.

    The scottie dogs card is too cute! And I love the tree hat and choir pictures.

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    1. Thank you very much, lovely Dawn. I hope that 2016 is a beautiful, fabulous year for you and your family, too.

      Joyful New Year's countdown wishes!!!

      ♥ Jessica

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  3. Absolutely right, I can say the same, some successes and some failures, which I guess is the balance of life, lessons learned and all that.
    Have a wonderful NYE and Happy 2016 when it comes.
    V
    xxx

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    1. Thank you sweetly, Valdree. I wholeheartedly wish you and your loved ones a marvelous, fun filled, happy, healthy, and very enjoyable 2016 as well.

      Warmest holiday season blessings!
      ♥ Jessica

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  4. Thanks to these pictures, they are all so nice and appeasing!
    A big hug and best wishes for serene and happy holidays

    Serena

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    1. Many thanks, dear Serena. Your enthusiasm, cheerful words and festive wishes are always so very appreciated and welcome throughout the whole year.

      From my heart to yours, have a joyous, delightful and very lovely 2016!!!

      Big hugs,
      ♥ Jessica

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  5. Happy New Year to you, dear. I hope you had a good time jumping into 2016. I had. We had a huge dinner at our best friend, Jesper, 21 friends gathered. DH cooked a fabulous dinner and I made a LOT of fruit and berries for chokolate fondue. Very nice! I remember you once told me that equal numbers, like 2016, are the best, and I am sure you are right. Lots of hugs from cold Denmark :)

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    1. Very good memory! Indeed, in my own life at least, historically I've found even numbered years to be better for me/us than odd ones. It could be purely coincidence of course, but whatever the case, I'm really happy that we're in even numbered one again and have a powerful gut feeling that 2016 is going to be a great year. Time will tell, of course, but here's to hoping that it is for both of us and all of our loved ones.

      Tons of hugs coming right back at you from snowy Penticton,
      ♥ Jessica

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