Wishing everyone a very happy, healthy, beautiful and abundant 2012!

Yves Piaget roses from my garden in a Tiffany sterling creamer

There is so much to be thankful for, like life’s sweet little moments……

A tea party for two in my rose garden.

May your time be filled with moments of wonder, awe, and reflection.

A quiet moment of reflection at Rincon.

Let’s all remember to go slow and steady (which we know, always wins the race)!

My very adorable  100 pound African Spurred tortoise, Jerry.

This year I am making a resolution to remember to set up more special moments to enjoy time with family and friends.

Ready for a quiet afternoon with a friend.

I am also pledging to eat more carefully and thoughtfully (perhaps I will serve that lemonade with fresh fruit instead of that fruit tart!!!!)

Crudites in a sterling bowl - the best way to serve them!

My favorite thing, which I will continue to do, is to work very hard and push beyond what is easy and comfortable in order to reach my goals.

My little guy, going for it!

Most importantly, at the beginning of this new year, I want to express my gratitude for the abundance that I have been blessed with in my life and in my work.

The earth's abundance!

Finally, I will leave you with a Deepak Chopra quote on abundance~

The universe operates through dynamic exchange – giving and receiving are different aspects of the flow of energy in the universe and in our willingness to give that which we seek, we keep the abundance of the universe circulating in our lives.

Wishing each of you abundant health, abundant love, abundant success, abundant family time, and abundant joy!  Happy New Year!

- All images (except for the two with the children, and the one with the tortoise) are by Medeighnia Westwick.