29 joulukuuta 2018

Memories of 2018


January and February were freezing cold, bright & snowy months.
I did my daily Nordic walks - only short trips, half an hour... and went searching for green:






The hottest summer in a century! 
The heat started in May and continued the whole summer and meant a lot of watering. 
Fortunately the draught was not so severe in Finland as for example in Germany. 
In early June I visited the gorgeous 
Rhododendron Park Haaga in Helsinki
Roses bloomed also very well, here a link to my post about the beautiful




Bright ruska colors decorated the autumn!
Maybe you would like to revisit these posts:
Strange Grooves - my artistic collages & Esther’s poems
Squirrel’s Song by our national writer Aleksis Kivi




Darkness and lack of light were severe 
in November and early December until we got our first snow.
But I turned my thoughts to memories of summer and Christmas.
Maybe you would like to revisit:
Koiramäen pajutalli - The Doggy Hill’s Willow Stable




Thoughts of Christmas made me happy. 
We celebrated in Finland our 101th Independence and a few birthdays in the family. 
I made several posts dealing with


Ready for the New Year 2019! I have a few wishes: 
* that my ankle shall recover totally
* that I’ll be able to make a trip abroad, probably to Spain
* that all my beloved ones shall stay healthy



Wishing you all a great, happy & healthy New Year!
- riitta

20 kommenttia:

  1. So many colorful memories! I Wish you all the best for the new year and that all your wishes will come true.

    VastaaPoista
  2. ...Ritta, you have so many beautiful memories of 2018. I hope the 2019 are filled with more memories. Thank you so much for joining Willy-Nilly.

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  3. Todo maravilloso riitta. Deseo que todo se te cumpla y seas muy feliz en 2019. Te espero en España. Besos.

    VastaaPoista
  4. Awesome pictures and interesting information and attractive.This blog is really rocking... Yes, the post is very interesting and I really like.

    Compass Rose Floral | Denver Wedding Florists

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  5. Dear Riitta!
    May this year brings all the desired success and happiness in your life that.
    Wish you a successful and prosperous 2019
    Lucja

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  6. Liebe Riitta,
    Was für ein schöner Jahresrückblick!
    Ich wünsche Dir alles Gute für das kommende Jahr!
    Liebe Grüße
    Steffi

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  7. Eine Collage schöner als die andere von einem wunderbaren Gartenjahr.
    Auf ein erfolgreiches Neues Jahr.
    L G Pia

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  8. Kiitos kauniista muistoista tästä vuodesta.
    Tulinkin toivottelemaan sulle oikein hyvää Uutta Vuotta 2019!

    VastaaPoista
  9. Lovely and beautiful memories.
    Happy New Year !
    May it be a year of many victories, happiness and health.
    Greetings and Hugs
    Maria de
    Divagar Sobre Tudo um Pouco

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  10. Beautiful memories from your garden and beyond, Riitta. Happy New Year to you and yours.

    VastaaPoista
  11. Kauniita kollaaseja, paljon ihania muistoja tästä vuodesta.
    Kauneutta ja värikkyyttä sinulle myös vuoteen 2019!

    VastaaPoista
  12. Beautiful memories and so beautifully arranged. Your pictures are always so clear and bright (even in the dark winter season).

    VastaaPoista
  13. Ihastuttavat kuvat.Onnea uuteen vuoteen.

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  14. Ihanan värikkäitä kuvia.

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  15. Paljon värikkäitä muistoja.

    VastaaPoista
  16. Aivan uskomattoman hienoja kukkakuvia sinulla!

    VastaaPoista

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