Happy New Year 2010!

Posted on | December 30, 2009 | 31 Comments

I went down to the beach at sunset thinking I would be the only soul braving the 20 degrees temps. The parking lot was full. As I got out onto the beach I noticed small groups of clammers dotting the surf. Equipped with shovels, buckets, and full winter gear these clammers didn’t even seem phased. One family was digging surf clams for a New Year’s eve clam chowder. How freakin’ adorable and cool is that?

I wanted to take a moment and thank everyone who has ever commented, e-mailed, and or read my blog. Your support means the world to me and frankly is the only reason I keep going. To all my blogging friends who to continue to inspire me everyday. I’m so glad that somebody created this crazy blog world so we could all become friends. Here’s to health, happiness, and success in the New Year!

Category: marblehead

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31 Responses to “Happy New Year 2010!”

chelsea
December 30th, 2009 @ 7:20 pm

Thank YOU for starting your blog! It’s seriously one of my very favorite and it’s how I get my New England fix every day. Can’t wait to follow your house projects and blog through 2010!
liane
December 30th, 2009 @ 8:15 pm

I love your blog Katy. I’m very happy to visit it regularly. Wishing you lots of love, happiness and successful house reno in 2010!
Yours in internet friendship,
Liane
laura trevey
December 30th, 2009 @ 8:47 pm

I’m looking forward to a wonderful New year!!

xoxo
Jenn
December 30th, 2009 @ 10:48 pm

Katy, posts like these always give me the worst case of New England envy. I hope you have a fabulous New Years and lots of continued success!
Jane
December 30th, 2009 @ 10:48 pm

Keep doing what you do. I really enjoy your blog especially your gorgeous photos. When I’m feeling stressed out and that things are moving too quickly I often go on your site for a little bit of calm and inspiration.

Happy New Year!
Jane
kristin
December 31st, 2009 @ 12:28 am

these are great shots! i stumbled on your blog for the first time earlier this summer and bookmarked it on the spot. we hoped to move to marblehead, but assumed it wouldn’t happen for years. and now this christmas, we were at the beach, watching surfers.

thanks for sharing all of your home renovations and for capturing a bit of bliss each day.
Linda Merrill
December 31st, 2009 @ 12:38 am

Wow, it was warm up north this morning. Twenty! It’s was about 13 here on the So. Shore. Either way, you’re a better woman than I – I’d have never hit the beach either way! Happy New Years!
Mopar
December 31st, 2009 @ 12:57 am

Aw, thanks for the amazing blog. I’m also glad someone invented this crazy amazing world of blogs and Web 2.0. happy new year!
Wendy
December 31st, 2009 @ 11:34 am

Your blog is one of my all-time favorites. I really admire so much about you–your love of cooking and hand-made things–and your love of old houses and history. I’m renovating a Victorian in Jersey City right now and I KNOW how frustrating it is to have all these projects in motion with nothing finished or pretty. I just want to paint and shop and decorate but instead I get to take down wallpaper and skimcoat etc…I hope you have a great New Year in beautiful Marblehead!!!
Amy
December 31st, 2009 @ 11:46 am

Your blog is amazing…its become my daily dose of beauty, inspiration, new england…whatever you’re serving up! Thank you for reminding us all that something intriguing, nostalgic or just worth discovering is always just around the corner.
Samantha Warren
December 31st, 2009 @ 1:53 pm

The happiest New Year to you! Your blog brings a little bit of luxe into my life each day and with that, calm and I am thankful for that! Keep it up, please!
Patsy
December 31st, 2009 @ 2:03 pm

Happy New Year! Your blog is wonderful, enjoyable, educational and entertaining – please keep up the fabulous work!
Hilary
December 31st, 2009 @ 2:22 pm

Those are some great photos! Happy New Year!
Jill Dion
December 31st, 2009 @ 2:54 pm

Thank you for sharing the progress of your home renovation.
I love it! Your blog is one of my favorites. I love the old
homes on the east coast. If I had an extra lifetime, I would
renovate one too. Happy New Year!
Katy Elliott
December 31st, 2009 @ 3:11 pm

Thanks everyone for the new years wishes. I hope we get a lot done with the house in 2010. Fingers crossed that my freelance job continues.
Catherine
December 31st, 2009 @ 3:20 pm

I only recently discovered you but visiting your blog has become such treat. You always provides my husband & I with inspiration to enjoy and savor the simple details and pleasures of daily life. Many thanks & all the best for a wonderful & happy renovating-filled 2010!
BF
December 31st, 2009 @ 7:20 pm

i love the idea of clamming for a new year’s meal … and the light in these photos is perfect. cheers.
Annabelle B
December 31st, 2009 @ 10:21 pm

Your blog has really been inspiring. Thank you. Happy new year!
Nicole
January 1st, 2010 @ 12:28 pm

I love your blog, and the more I read it the more I feel like I have a real friend out there in Marblehead! Cheers to a great New Year!
nkp
January 1st, 2010 @ 5:40 pm

You’re so lucky to live in such a beautiful locale and have this fantastic “backyard” playground. Freezing temperatures and all. Happy New Year Katy! I really enjoy your blog.

Warmest wishes-nelya
Kathleen
January 2nd, 2010 @ 6:28 pm

Great photos, and I LOVE your boots. Happy 2010!
Crystal @ Plush Palate
January 3rd, 2010 @ 12:51 am

What a nice sentiment Katy! And thank YOU for the thoughtful writing and inspiration!

Happy New Year!

xo,
Crystal
Jo in NZ
January 3rd, 2010 @ 8:11 am

Thanks for the good work, Katy! But I have to say “.. the only sole”.. are you secretly a fish??!
Katy Elliott
January 3rd, 2010 @ 1:02 pm

Oh that’s funny Jo. I must have been thinking about the clams and said “sole” instead of “soul”. Fixed now. Thanks for the head’s up.
Lillian
January 3rd, 2010 @ 2:50 pm

Hi Katy, I only recently discovered your blog and love it. I think you´re doing great things with your house and admire you for taking slow steps and be patient with it. I think it will be wonderful one day. Happy 2010!
Ali Duffy
January 3rd, 2010 @ 5:43 pm

Looks magical Katy! I so enjoy tuning in, please keep going in 2010! Best wishes for a prosperous New Year
Katy Elliott
January 3rd, 2010 @ 7:23 pm

Thanks everyone for all the new years wishes. It’s back to work tomorrow. Let’s make this the best year yet!
Karen
January 4th, 2010 @ 9:23 am

I love your blog and your goals are a lot like mine! Have a stalled blog called My Life With Knitters that I need to kick. Wish me luck & keep an eye out!
Karen
January 4th, 2010 @ 9:24 am

PS LOVE your bathroom!
Jane
January 4th, 2010 @ 10:33 am

Katy come back!

New to your blog, I enjoyed my holidays by looking at your archives. You’re so inspiring.

In one of your posts you described your style as “English Bohemian”. Another source of inspiration might be some of those delightful movies in the last decade based on Jane Austen novels. Gorgious English interious with beautiful colours and design. “Sense and Sensibility” starring Kate Winslet makes use of wonderful jewel colours. Also the BBC production of Pride and Predudice staring Colin Firth also provides a beautiful backdrop for gardens and interiors. Cheers
pleasesir
January 4th, 2010 @ 1:47 pm

Looks like you were rewarded with braving the cold! May your 2010 be filled with lots of luck and love.