A Wish for 2011

The New Year is here and all this week,

I'm making a list of wishes for 2011.

Today, I wish for:

May calm fill our hearts, minds and homes;

one that lasts throughout the year!

Wish Upon a Star

We're still taking a tour around New York City

looking at lights and decorations.

Today, I'll show you a few stars.

No, not celebrities but stars to wish upon!

Here are the stars that prettify Chelsea Market.

I like that they recycled paper, cardboard

and CDs and were successful in creating

a festive mood.

These are the stars at the Shops at Columbus Circle.

They change color and are quite mesmerizing.

Here's the UNICEF snowflake along Fifth Avenue

and 57th Street which is beacon of hope, peace and

compassion for vulnerable children around the world.

It really catches your attention and the meaning

behind it makes it all the more special.

Here's to a bright, hopeful and dazzling 2011!

Cheers!

The Rockefeller Christmas Tree

Thanks for dropping by today!

Have you been enjoying our trip around New York City?

Today, I'm taking you to the mother of all

Christmas trees...we're going to Rockefeller Center!

From Fifth Avenue, these angels welcome you.

Here's the 74-foot tree on the eve of

the tree lighting ceremony.

And here it is, all lit up.

It really takes your breath away!

Even if I have to wrestle with the crowds,

I don't mind making the trip to see this tree.

It's truly worth it!

And what I love about it is, it's a New York tradition.

You know for certain it will always be there -- in glorious

times or in times of recession.

It's really a symbol of hope -- that for a moment we can

forget our troubles and that things will be better!

A TADA! Christmas Tree

One tradition I like doing during the holidays is to

walk around any city to admire the lights and

decorations.

Here's what I found at Chelsea Market in

New York City:

It's a Christmas tree right up my alley!

If you look closely, it's made of CDs!

Totally blah to TADA!

Lincoln Center Christmas Tree

New York City is one magical place, especially

during the holidays.

All this week, we're visiting the Christmas trees

that decorate the city.

This one is located right across Lincoln Center.

They even threw a tree-lighting block party

complete with bands, circus characters & food!

So much fun!

Oh Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree

Well, hello there!

We'll take a break from crafting this week

because I know all of you a caught up in

the holiday frenzy.

If you can spare a few minutes this week,

I'll whisk you away and take you around

New York City.

We'll take a look at beautiful Christmas trees!

Today, let's visit The Plaza Hotel:

Here's the towering tree at their lobby.

Gorgeous, right?

See you tomorrow!

Have Yourself a Merry, Wishful Christmas!

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas!

Today, let me take you to the Macy's

Department Store in New York City.

You'll find this mail box inside the store.

Everyone is encouraged to write a letter to Santa.

I wrote one together with many children & adults like myself!

For each letter received, Macy's will donate $1 to the

Make-a-Wish Foundation.

They want to collect a million reasons to believe.

Whatever your wish this Christmas, I hope it comes true.

Just believe!