Happy New Year!

We made it! It's 2013 (whoops, almost wrote 2012) and I haven't been so ready for a fresh start in many years. I actually planned to write this post earlier today, but we went out and bought new furniture for our hearth room. That was a fun way to start off the new year :) I have been wanting a change, so we just did it.
The new stuff will be delivered on Saturday, I can't wait to share it with you. I will be fun to add new accents as well.

What I really wanted to talk about today was the dreaded resolutions we all make at the first of the year.
I hate making a list and then disappointing myself in a month or two. Last year, I followed the lead of another blogger and chose a word as my theme. My word was Simplify. It was so much easier than remembering a whole list. And, even though I didn't accomplish alot of simplification, it was always at the front of my mind.
Actually, with everything else that happened last year (selling our practice, our daughter moving home and my parents moving to senior living) I always kept thinking of that word. I really did not buy hardly anything at an estate sale or thrift shop. After all, I have too much as it is. I also didn't eat myself up for not getting more done. I had to accept the challenges I was given and not worry about what I couldn't do.

So this year, I am choosing another word. Actually, its a phrase. Finish one project before you start the next. If you can think of a word to sum that up, let me know.  I am so bad about having multiple projects going at once. My husband thinks I flit from one thing to the next. Don't you love the word flit! Anyway, I am focusing on completing things and I will continue to keep simplify in my mind as well.

I want to really focus on my blog this year, so I am committing to posting 3 times a week. I want to continue our Restyled Sundays parties,  and  I would love to hear what you all would like to see or learn about. I am also spending more time at the antique mall, so maybe we can share experiences about running an antique business.

I am very excited and can't wait to hear what is motivating you as we start 2013.
God Bless you all!

Let's End This Year Once and For All

The end is near and I couldn't be happier. The end of 2012 that is! It has really been a wonderful year for us, but the pace was really overwhelming.  I finally have a sense of renewal and feel like I am moving forward in a very positive direction! Those of you who have followed me have heard alot of my trials and tribulations. Now, I am getting back to the things I love. Thrifting, antiquing and sewing. I have a painted project started, and hope to finish it before the weekend.  I will definitely start Restyled Sundays back up this weekend, so get your projects ready. I'll be back tomorrow to share my plans for the year. 2012 was a big crash and burn on the restyling front. But, I was able to reach some other big life goals that will enable me to have more time for the joy in life.

I'll see you right here tomorrow. I am not setting resolutions, just goals and desires. Don't go to crazy partying tonight.

2012 Goals and Restyled Sundays #18

Happy New Year!

It seems so strange to think about 2012 being here.

I swear Y2K was not that long ago, where did the last 12 years go?

Before making any resolutions, I thought I would go over last years list and see how I did.

1.Post regularly- I think I did ok with that, but this year I want to be more intentional.

2. Take before photos- I am getting much better at that, but still forget once in a while.

3.Get a new camera to improve my pics- Yeah, I got a Canon T3, now to learn more about it.

4. Paint what I have before I buy more- Big Failure! Must work on that one!

5.Master Mod Podge- I have definitely gotten better, but I wouldn't say I've mastered it.

6. Join more linky parties-I was doing really well with this, but have slid backwards.

7.Find more ways to re purpose and restyle-Thanks to blogland I know the ways, now to try them.

8. Clean out my stash of projects- Another Big Failure!

I guess I haven't done too bad, I accomplished more than I thought,

but I need to work on those goals that I totally failed at.

Soooo.... for 2012 here she goes

1. I am going to set a regular posting schedule for myself. If I know what days I am going to post,

I can work on those posts ahead of time, instead of thinking I need to sit down and write it all at once.

2. Continue to grow my blog and make new blogging friends.

3.  Buy no more furniture or small projects until I finish what I have!!!

4. Finish my sewing projects that are started, or give them away!!!

5. Bring a more cohesive look to my antique booths.

6. Get back into my Etsy business.

7. Learn to use my camera effectively

8. Clean and  organize both my sewing and painting work areas.

Ok, I think that's enough for one year. I have some personal goals as well, but for my blogging

and Restyling business, I will feel great if I can accomplish all of these.

I want to thank Chelsea at Kiss My Brass for being the sole participant in last weeks party,

besides myself of course. It was Christmas Day, so I know you were all busy. I sure hope to see you

all back this week! Bring your friends, the more the merrier!

Feel free to share your goals, projects or treasures this week.
I would love to have you link up and add my Restyled Sundays button to your post.
I would also love for you to follow Stylish Once Again so you can keep up to date
on who is featured and upcoming giveaways.

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