So as the end of the year closes in, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the year gone by and be thankful for all the great things in our lives and really appreciate all the small things in life that make us happy. 2016 has brought lots of amazing adventures, accomplishments, successes but not without many challenges and obstacles. No journey is easy and it’s definitely true to say difficult roads often lead to beautiful destinations.
Amazing Destinations
Speaking of destinations I’m so fortunate to have visited over 15 amazing destinations in 2016, getting to experience some of the most amazing places the world has to offer from Las Vegas, California and London to Vancouver, Austria and Chicago.
Grand Canyon, Las Vegas, USA, January 2016
Helicopter Tour, Las Vegas, USA, January 2016
Hoover Dam, Las Vegas, January 2016
Napa Valley, California, March 2016
One of the many Winery’s in Napa Valley, California, March 2016
Munich, Germany, June 2016
Dunfanaghy, Ireland, July 2016
Buxton, England, June 2016
Carton House Hotel, Maynooth, Ireland, January 2016
Lovely London, October 2016
Skiing in Saalbach, Austria, March 2016
Having a rest from the Slopes, Saalbach, Austria – March 2016
Festive Break in Druids Glen, Wicklow, Ireland, December 2016
Vancouver, Canada, September 2016
Touring in Vancouver, Canada, September 2016
Festive Break Away, Druids Glen and some shopping in Kildare Village, December 2016
Ireland v New Zealand Rugby Game, Chicago, November 2016
Chicago, USA, December 2016
Work Promotions
Some of the other things I am truly grateful for is the opportunity to take on new and exciting roles in a job that I absolutely love. I love to keep learning all things new.
Historic Events
Witnessing some historic events … like Ireland beating the All blacks was most definitely a highlight.
Ireland v New Zealand, All Blacks, Chicago
Meeting Joe Schmidt, Carton House, Maynooth, Ireland
New Home
2016 also marked the completion of my new home, after a long and challenging journey we finally made the big move. Leaving my family home after 35 happy years was most definitely sad but moving into my new home with my life long partner and friend made everything right.
My New Home, August 2016
Awakening to Incredible Sunrises
First Christmas in my New Home, December 2016
My First Festive Christmas Day Table, December 2016
Turning My Home Into a Winter Wonderland
OOTD Post
New Blog
And most recently I am so delighted to have finally taken the leap to launch my own blog, Elaine’s Roves N’ Troves, which I can’t wait to keep working on in 2017.
Launch of Elaine’s Roves ‘n Troves Blog, October 2016
Beauty Essentials Post
Winter Wonderland Post
Dashing Decorations Post
Simple Things in Life to be Grateful For
Amazing Skies
Tea with Family & Friends
Family Times
Days & Nite’s out
Country Walks
Snuggling Up In Comfy PJ’s
Cosy Fires
Good Times with my Life Long Partner & Best Friend
Special Family Birthday Celebrations
Hello 2017
So now it’s time to hit restart and do it all over again, look ahead and set new goals, turn more dreams into reality and efforts into great achievements, reach new destinations and enjoy the journey it takes me on.Here’s to everyone, wishing you a fantastic 2017, may it bring the magic of something great.
Looking forward to more celebrations in 2017
Heading Back to Las Vegas in March 2017!
