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Friday, January 3, 2014

{May 2014 be a Happy and above all a Healthy Year for YOU!}

Hoping you all enjoyed a very special New Year's Eve with your loved ones and that this year will fulfill many a dream. Be it a marriage, the birth of a child/grandchild, a graduation, an anniversary, a special long dreamed about trip, a long awaited visit with relatives or friends after several years... On and on the list goes. Each of us has different dreams, wishes and hopes. One of the ingredients for being Happy is to be Satisfied with what we ALREADY HAVE and for COUNTING OUR MANY BLESSINGS.
Wishing all of you a Happy and above all a Healthy 2014!
This photo is from November 21, 2013 taken during the banquet of the Dublin Rotary Club's 75th anniversary.
Husband Pieter is wearing his Burberry Tuxedo in year 'round weight wool with silk cummerbund and bow tie.
Got him this Tuxedo from Bloomingdales in September of 1986, for use at the many Conferences for their formal banquets. My Pieter never changed in size so this will serve him for life!
We both continue being stable in size and love—a true blissful relationship.
May God grant us many more years together.
I am wearing my Escada silk brocade skirt with wool/cashmere/silk and sequin embroidered top with Escada pumps with Wolford panty hose. Of course all Outlet items for living frugal.
Both of us are happy and grateful for having recovered from major surgery.
Looking forward to a calmer and healthier 2014!

66 comments:

  1. blessings wished to you and pieter for a healthy, happy year ahead!

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    1. Dearest Theresa,
      That's our wish too, above all being healthy and it looks great at the moment.
      For you and your love + all four-legged family members, the very same for 2014!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  2. Dearest Mariette,
    The wishes for new year written by you are beautiful.
    I remember the surgeries the both of you had gone through. May God keep you healthy and happy. You are a great couple and have very good taste in every thing, from home fashion to personal fashion and style. All of us here at home enjoy your postings. .
    May all the good things come your way for the New Year and years to come. Ameen.

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    1. Dearest Munir,
      There are not that many basic things we all need for life; if we only would focus more on that, the world would change for the better. Health is certainly the most precious thing for each one of us and may we be granted by our Creator many more good years and I wish the same for you and your loved ones.
      Thanks for your kind words.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  3. Oh goodness, what a handsome and distinguished couple! Love this pic! Happy New Year lovely couple.
    FABBY

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    1. Dearest Fabby,
      Thank you, my husband does clean up very well and if he wears his tuxedo it's another person compared to the back breaking and sweaty jobs he also performs. But those are the highlights of life and it is worth it all. Rotary is such an important part in helping the world get better with their many outreach programs.
      Hugs to you and once more a Happy New Year to both of you!
      Mariette

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  4. Życzę spełnienia wszelkich marzeń w 2014 roku !
    I wish to meet any dreams in 2014!

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    1. Dearest Giga,
      It is not so much the dreams but being grateful for what we already have and staying healthy!
      Wishing you and your loved ones a great year in good health.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  5. Happy New Year to you and yours!!!!!

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    1. Dearest Diana,
      The very same I wish you and your loved ones for 2014!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  6. Such a wonderful photo of both of you Mariette!
    Wishing you both a most wonderful 2014!
    Health and Happiness!
    xo Catherine

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    1. Dearest Catherine,
      Yeah, there are very few photos with both of us... This was special as they had a professional photographer on site. You now can see that both of us clean up nicely.
      To you once again a Happy and Healthy 2014!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  7. Dearest Mariette;
    Wonderful & Gorgeous picture of both of you at 75th anniversary of the Rotary Club♡♡♡
    Yes, from your experiences it is easy to guess you know how important "health" is!!! Happy New Year and like you said, "above all a Healthy Year" for you two.
    Lots of Love and Hugs from your friend across the ocean, xoxo Miyako*

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    1. Dearest Miyako,
      Thank you friend and this picture is living proof that both of us are doing well.
      We both certainly do value good health!!! That's the biggest asset one can possibly have throughout life.
      Wishing you oodles of love and a peaceful and healthy 2014 for both of you with more happiness.
      Mariette

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  8. Dearest Mariette,
    thank you for your good wishes, we wish you and Pieter, and all your loved ones too a very happy, peaceful and heatlhy New Year!
    May all your dreams will come true!
    Love and hugs,
    Claudia and Mr. Woodworm ;O)

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    1. Dearest Claudia,
      Our strongest wish is staying healthy for many years to come; nothing more.
      To you and Holger I wish the very same for 2014; happiness, health and peace.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  9. Mariette, stopping by to wish you a Happy New Year. All the best for 2014.

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    1. Dearest Sarah,
      Thank you dear and I did already pay a counter visit for wishing you and yours well.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  10. Tanti ma tanti cari e sinceri auguri di buon anno a te e a tuo marito, che sia un anno all'insegna della SALUTE SERENITA' GIOIA E AMORE! Siete deliziosi in questa foto, un'occasione speciale che vi vede di un'eleganza unica, siete proprio bellissimi!!! Un bacio cara Mariette e ancora tanti tanti auguri. Paola

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    1. Carissima Paola,
      Grazie mille e ancora a voi tutti tanti cari auguri per un anno con SALUTE, SERENITÁ, GIOIA E AMORE!
      Baci,
      Mariette

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  11. Lieve Mariette,

    Een troost in het leven is:Wij hebben altijd nog onze dromen om het onbereikbare aan te raken.

    Nogmaals wens ik jullie beide een fantastisch mooi en gezond nieuwjaar!!!
    En dat jullie er nog maar lang net zó goed uit mogen blijven zien als op deze foto.

    Liefs,Ger

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    1. Lieve Ger,
      Ja, ons leven wisselt zich zo af met dalen en hoogtepunten maar mogelijk waardeer je juist dáárdoor de schat van gezondheid en het samen mogen zijn door vele jaren. Ook voor jou en Harry het allerbeste voor 2014 met goede gezondheid voor beiden. Hopelijk zijn beide ogen nu weer goed!
      Liefs,
      Mariette

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  12. I do wish you both good health,and happiness for 2014.
    Hugs Kay

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    1. Dearest Kay,
      Wishing you and your loved ones the very same; health and happiness for 2014!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  13. Dear Mariette,i wish to you and Pietre,Happy New Year 2014,with joy and happiness!!Wonderful picture!!
    You both look so hansome and elegant!!Wishing to both of you all the best!!!Hugs and kisses!!
    Dimi...

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    1. Dearest Dimi,
      Thank you for your compliments. Yes, we all need some festive days in-between the back breaking jobs where we can clean up and dress nicely.
      May 2014 also bring you and your loved ones good health and happiness.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  14. Jullie zien er tip top uit, een mooi stel, nogmaals de beste wensen voor een gezond jaar.

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    1. Beste Marianne,
      Dank je wel, het voelt altijd goed om zulke dagen er tussendoor te hebben om een keer te relaxen en te genieten. Laten we hopen voor een gezond 2014 met nog vele dagen van gezellig samen zijn met vrienden en familie indien mogelijk.
      Ook voor jullie beiden de allerbeste gezondheid toegewenst en nog veel fotografie plezier voor beiden; daarin zijn jullie beiden uitstekend en erg onderhoudend in je schrijfstijl.
      Liefs,
      Mariette

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  15. Dearest mariette,
    elegante e ideal con tu Escada y tu marido...¿nunca cambió de talla de traje? es un auténtico campeón!!!
    my best wishes for you
    Leti
    Sin pereza

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    1. Dearest Leticia,
      Thank you for your compliments and no, both of us still fit into the very same clothes as we managed to stay the very same over decades. Guess that is exceptional.
      Also my best wishes for you, your handsome husband and your cute children for 2014!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  16. Bueno, se te ve muy guapa y espléndida, creo que totalmente recuperada y eso me alegra mucho. A Piter, tu marido también se le ve muy bien con su smoquin de gala. Te deseo lo mejor para este proximo año. Que sigais tan radiantes y felices. BUEN 2014, amiga. Besos.

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    1. Gracias querida amiga. Oh, cuando usando su smoquin, Pieter todavía parece muy guapo y la espalda es aún muy recta y su apariencia joven. Bien, buena salud y felicidad para te y los tuyos por el año 2014.
      Besote grande,
      Mariette

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  17. Liebe Mariette,
    Pieter und Du strahlen soviel Liebe und Zufriedenheit aus. Ihr seid ein schönes Paar.
    Möge Gott Euch noch viele gemeinsame Jahre schenken.
    Ein gesundes 2014 wünscht dir und Pieter
    Irmi

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    1. Liebe Irmi,
      Vielen Dank für deine Zeilen und ja unser einziger Wunsch ist um noch viele gemeinsame Jahren vom Gott geschenkt zu bekommen!
      Auch für dich ein gesundes 2014 mit viel Liebe,
      Mariette

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  18. Liebe Mariette,

    ich wünsche dir weiterhin glückliche Jahre mit Pieter.
    Alles Liebe
    Elisabeth

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    1. Liebe Elisabeth,
      Ja, wenn Gott uns nog weiter viele glückliche Jahren gibt sind wir sehr zufrieden!
      Auch für dich hoffe ich dass gleiche.
      Lieber Gruss,
      Mariette

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  19. As per usual, elegant and stylish, you both look fabulous.
    Happy New Year, dearest Mariette!
    xoxo

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    1. Dearest Seeker,
      Thank you dear, this is for a special occasion but we all need such highlights in our lives.
      Happy New Year to you and your loved ones!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  20. siete molto eleganti e in gran forma!!!!!! sono felice per voi!!!!! Vi auguro un 2014 ricco di salute, pace e tanto amore Lory

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    1. Grazie cara Lory e è vero, la nostra forma è rimasto la molto stessa per decenni e che è un grande bonus. Almeno può indossare i vestiti 'vecchi' per molti anni e rimanere frugale con la nostra guardaroba. Però la mia gonna e top sono nuovi. Volendo voi e i vostri cari felicità in buona salute per il 2014!
      Baci,
      Mariette

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  21. Metti la mano sinistra sulla spalla destra e la mano destra sulla spalla sinistra.
    Hai appena ricevuto un abbraccio a distanza. Buon 2014.

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    1. Caro Giancarlo,
      Grazie per il tuo abbraccio a distanza. Anch te tanti auguri per un buon 2014!
      Abbraccio,
      Mariette

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  22. Dear Mariette, you both look so stylish and handsome!
    Wishing you and yours a healthy, happy, fun and prosperous New Year!

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    1. Dearest Zosia,
      Thank you and the very same for you and your loved ones. May it be a peaceful year in good health.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  23. Dearest Mariette,
    Thank you for your beautiful wishes, and I am wishing you and Pieter a wonderful year 2014!!!!!
    TANTI AUGURI, cara Mariette! Baci e abbracci!

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    1. Dearest Anna,
      The very same to you; tantissimi auguri a baci e abbracci,
      Mariette

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  24. Dear Mariette,
    You look beautiful, darling, and Pieter is very dashing in his tuxedo! Thank you for the sweet New Year's wishes. Wishing you both the very best that life has to offer.
    Hugs xo Karen

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    1. Dearest Karen,
      Once in a while it feels good when you can present yourself in a festive way; after all the hard work! Those are the highlights of life and make for fond memories.
      Wishing you and yours also the very best for 2014 and beyond; in great health!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  25. Dearest Mariette,
    I wish you and Pieter a very happy new year, full of joy, prosperity and good health!!!
    That's a lovely photo of you two!!
    All the best for 2014!!!
    Hugs to you!

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    1. Dearest Marie-Anne,
      Thanks for the compliments and your best wishes; the very same for you and your loved ones!
      Happy 2014!!!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  26. Liebe Mariette, sei bedankt für deine wundervollen Wünsche! Ja, du hast recht - zufrieden sein und ein Bewußtsein dafür zu entwickeln, was man alles hat (geliebte Menschen, gelebte Glücksmomente, ein Zuhause, etc.) sind die Grundzutaten für Glück. Du und Pieter, ihr scheint auch ein glückliches Paar zu sein, jedenfalls strahlt ihr das aus, und darüber freue ich mich sehr und wünsche euch noch viele weitere glückliche (und gesunde!!!) Jahre! Ach, und was ich dir heute auch noch schreiben "muss": diese Farbe steht die AUSGEZEICHNET!!!
    ♛ ♥ ♬♛ ♥ ♬♛ ♥ ♬♛ ♥ ♬♛ ♥ ♬♛ ♥ ♬
    Alles Liebe, Traude

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    1. Liebe Traude,
      Danke für deine liebe Zeilen hier. Es sind Glücksmomente die uns als Kissen für den alten Tag dienen als schöne Erinnerungen. Wenn man sich viel auf der Welt herumgeschaut hat dann lernt man erst wie gut wir es alle haben!!!
      Das allerwichtigste für uns alle ist gute Gesundheit und sonst fehlt uns nicht viel in die westliche Welt.
      Die orangener Farbe trage ich gerne, wenn man so im Süden wohnt kann es auch getragen werden. Es hat sogar etwas von Indien, von den Seiden Sarees...
      Liebe Grüsse und alles bestens für dich und Edi und eure Lieben.
      Mariette

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  27. Siete bellissimi Mariette e molto eleganti.
    Il tuo corpo può far invidia ad una ventenne...heheh!!
    Tantissimi auguri per un anno in piena salute e serenità
    Love Susy x

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    1. Cara Susy,
      Ti ringrazio per i complimenti e credo che un aspetto di piccole dimensioni 34 o 38 italiano sembra sempre più giovane. Ma è una benedizione; sia per noi due per aver mantenuto lo stessi corpo; solo più vecchi... Ti invio i migliori auguri per te e gli tue cari anche un molto felice e sano anno 2014.
      Baccioni,
      Mariette

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  28. You both look great together dear Mariette and hope you have a great year :) I love your dress and it's indian influence :)

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    1. Dearest Pallavi,
      Thank you dear and the same I hope for you both to have a great 2014!
      Did you know that Escada has been bought by an Indian steel magnates daughter-in-law?
      http://www.dw.de/indian-steel-magnates-daughter-in-law-buys-fashion-house-escada/a-4867337
      Who knows this will reflect in some of their garments?! I fell in love with it; that's for sure.
      Sending you hugs,
      Mariette

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  29. You both look fantastic in the picture! And it's great your husband still fits in tuxedo from 1986. Wow...both of you keep such great figure!

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    1. Dearest Tamago,
      Thank you! Very kind to leave us such compliments. Guess by doing physical work and eating conscious does do the trick and of course, big part is genetics!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  30. Dearest Mariette,
    May 2014 be a Happy and above all a Healthy year for youg.
    Hopping you all enjoyed a very special New Year's. Eve with your loved onen and that this year with fulfiill many a dream.
    A wonderful your good health and your all the gazebo to the green house.
    You had so many thing in yourlife with your husbands a great couple and have very good thing of your home.
    I was walking in this morning there is raining just few hours.
    Hugs and love to always!
    Michiko

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    1. Dearest Michiko,
      The very same I wish for you; above all a very healthy year with steady progress!
      Let's hope that this year we both will be able to enjoy our gazebo, balcony and green house a lot more.
      Wishing you good weather too for being out doors.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  31. Wow!! liebe Mariette, so viele nette Kommentare und ich schließe mich den guten Wünschen an.

    Happy New Year! und herzlichen Glückwunsch an Deinen lieben Vater, was für eine tolle Leistung! 93 Jahre!!

    alles Liebe und viele Grüße aus Ostfriesland
    Traudi

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    1. Liebe Traudi,
      Danke für deine gute Wünsche! Ja es ist eine tolle Leistung seine 93 Jahre!!
      Viele liebe Grüsse,
      Mariette

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  32. Happy New Year dear Mariette to you and Pieter and your family.
    Wishing your good health, happiness and much love.
    Sending hugs and best wishes for 2014
    Carolyn

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    1. Dearest Carolyn,
      Thank you very much and the same I wish for you and Martin!
      Good health is the most important ingredient indeed.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  33. Love this pic!! Happy new year my dearest Mariette<3

    xoxo,
    Tammy

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    1. Dearest Tammy,
      May 2014 turn out for you to be the happiest of years so far!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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