Sunday, January 01, 2012

December Skies


This is a view from my studio window, untouched, flaming sky glowing with hope.


The view from my kitchen window, sky-blue pink afternoon.


Barrington Country Club which I pass daily.


I always pull off the road for sky photos. They call to me.


The magic of afternoon light. A perfect backdrop for winter trees.



Clouds dancing on tree tops.



As the sun sets on the last day of 2011, I reflect on the year that is leaving.
I always try to pick the gems from the rubble because I know they're there no matter how hard the year may have been.
I wish all of you, dear friends, a year full of gems, peace in your heart, good health and happiness always.
All I'm going to ask of myself this year is to show up.
I'm going to strive for improved health in body and mind.
And more art...and blogging!
And being a better friend.

Happy New Year, with love always~

Lo
xoxo

27 comments:

  1. Beautiful skies Lo. Happy New Year to you too.

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  2. I love how you state that the skies call to you...it does to me as well. You live in a beautiful area, lo!

    Happy New Year to you, with much love! xx

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  3. All lovely! Happy New Year Laurel - I hope you have a good 2012 - with work and creativity! xx

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  4. Yes, there are always "gems in the rubble". If we remember to look.

    I'm wishing you a near perfect balance for 2012. Of art making, and life.

    Remarkable photos, Lo!

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  5. You can't be a better friend because you are already the best!
    Happy New Year dearest♥
    All the things you wish for us apply for you as well.
    Will try to call you later today.
    have to go now to visit friends and after that I will give it a try

    Love and only the best to you
    M

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  6. lo, that view from your kitchen window is pure magic. i think of that spot often, you know, and i always envision critters of one kind or another scurrying about.


    may i advise you not to waste your time trying to be a better friend? speaking for myself, i could not ask for a better friend. we are friends for life, and that gives me great joy.

    so nice to see your posts pop up on my sidebar. gonna be calmer as of now, lo. yay for that. ♥
    love
    kj

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  7. Another gorgeous set, Laurel.

    HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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  8. Beautiful photos and heartfelt sentiments. I wish you the same.

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  9. lo, these are all so beautiful, i loved sitting with each one, imagining how you felt as you witnessed this epic nature. and the kitchen window, i was going to say exactly as kj, it is magical and it made me gasp.
    i wish all the same for you, except you already are the best friend.
    love and all the best in twenty twelve (lots of creating too!)
    lori

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  10. Wow Lolo, these skies are gorgeous!!!!
    Happy New Year to you.

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  11. Thank you for the "light " that you always bring us...both visually and within our spirits...What a treasured gift you are! Happy new year dear friend. xoxo ♥

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  12. Gorgeous sky pictures from one of the best of friends.

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  13. thanks for all the skies. lovely. the best to you in 2012. Love, Suki

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  14. I absolutely love when the sky is that red.

    Happy 2012!

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  15. Happy New Year to you Lo! I'm grateful for the blogger friend you have become - we all have parts of our year that were hard, I too have found the gems and am leaving behind the rest! May you have more gems than coal in 2012!

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  16. Happy new year to you Laurel. What beautiful open skies and views you have.

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  17. The pictures are breathtaking and what inspiration for creating! Oooooh, I love your new blog banner!!! :) Happy New Year, dear one! :)

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  18. These photos are just gorgeous! I especially like the afternoon light one :> Wishing you all the best for 2012 my friend.
    Happy New Year! xo

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  19. Happy New Year:)Beautiful skies!What a great place to live in:)

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  20. Happy Newyear Sister and Best Furriend thats what you are ,Mr.B says ;))

    Love the skies you showed us,

    Take care,
    xxx Mar

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  21. Happy Newyear Sister and Best Furriend thats what you are ,Mr.B says ;))

    Love the skies you showed us,

    Take care,
    xxx Mar

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  22. Sighing over those kitchen window and studio window views.

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  23. just stopped by to say Hello!!!

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  24. Your heart shines through these beautiful images. Thank you and I'm fully behind you with a healthy body and mind!

    Here's to an awake and creative 2012!!

    Hugs xoxo!

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  25. I am so happy that i stop by here
    YOur pictures are really epic
    loving it

    Happy New Year

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  26. happy new year...love all these lights. Hope all is going really well in your world.

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  27. My special favorite is the second from the top. The glitter of lights seems to come from the trees as well as the window. I lvoe the effect.

    I hope your holdiday was as glorious as those pictures.

    love,c
    at

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