Christmas in Barrington, RI.  Christmas Eve in Newport, RI.  Blue skies and poolside from my lounge chair in PV.  Mariachi band for wedding procession in PV.  Beautiful reception setting in PV.  New Year's Eve.
Happy New Year! It's a belated welcome to 2012...you'll have to forgive me for not appearing online sooner. I was lounging on a beach with my bf and friends in Mexico. NYE was spent ringing in newlyweds who got married seaside in Puerto Vallarta. While I enjoyed every minute of relaxation and pool-time I'm happy to be back and have shared a collection of pics above;)

I love the dawning of a new day, and a new year. I am so grateful looking back at all of the wonderful things that happened in 2011. I met and moved in with my bf, I met wonderful friends and bloggers in Chicago, while exploring all this city has to offer, and my work team grew here so I am surrounded by new coworkers and remain equally interested and challenged in my field. So excited to share great new themes with you this year!