2nd Annual Girls Trip to NYC, originally uploaded by sewtrashy.

Does it feel like the end of 2009 flew by in record time? Now we are already almost a week into the New Year! Incredible. Hope everyone’s had a fabulous (and safe!) holiday season filled with deep love and amazing food.

I’ve been up to a lot over the last few months and will be updating you with photos soon! Took another trip to NYC, made a pair of Superhero Capes from old sheets, baked dozens of tasty cookies, took a road trip to see my wonderful family, enjoyed lots of fires, happily endured a few feet of snow, went ice skating in the Sculpture Garden, entertained house guests, updated our bedroom on the cheap and have been baking, baking, baking from my Martha Stewart Baking Handbook. ( I just love her!)

The photo above is one of my favorites taken in New York City. I imagine myself riding this little number around a tiny European village in a lovely dress and flowing scarf. And, of course, the basket contains pretty spring flowers, a freshly baked french baguette and some amazing cheeses for our midday lunch by our window overlooking the cobblestone streets below.

Ahh…. maybe one day.

Happy New Year!! Can’t wait to see what this year brings.

Angel Statue on Maui, originally uploaded by sewtrashy.

I can’t believe I let Christmas pass without a post. Ah well, it gets crazy! This was my first Christmas at home with my family in four years. Did I mention Christmas Day is also my mom’s birthday? Well, it was a good one. Now it’s time for another New Year. Where did this year run off to? I’ve yet to decide if I will make any resolutions. I still have a few more hours to decide, right?

Have a fabulous (and SAFE) night while you ring in the New Year! Here’s to YOU in 2009!