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I spent a bit of time this past year not taking this advice! Among the many great and wonderful things that happened, there were also struggles, poor decisions, and learning curves. I found myself constantly fretting in my mind about problems and outcomes that were beyond my control, therefore robbing myself of enjoying the many other things that mattered so much more!
One of my goals for 2012 is to try to "be present" in every day, and to pay attention to what really matters.....letting all else reveal itself in due time.
Barb
FYI
You all know how much I love taking daily photographs, and breathing in the small details of the world around me.....so it should come as no surprise that I am taking this photo a day challenge for 2012! I just found out about it today, so I have some catch up to do! I will do day 1, 2 and 3 today....{shhhh don't tell!} I plan on posting all of my photos on my Knack Facebook page, and would love it if you would join me!
Barb
Introductions
Well, hello, hello! I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas season, and enjoyed some very happy New Years festivities. Our Christmas activities were very low key this year due to my family being all over the US of A, and my sweet mom having hip replacement surgery. I enjoyed taking the time off to spend with her, and I got to see both of my brothers when they came for visits. It would have been perfect if I could have hugged my sisters neck, but soon.....I will get to do that , and meet my new little nephew Job.
I did get to hug and kiss on my new little niece, Jarynne. She is absolutely a puddin' and I couldn't get enough of her sweet face. There is just nothing like sweet new babies. I feel so blessed to have the family that I have, and am thankful in this new year that my mom is on the road to recovery and pain free days. It has been so hard to watch her over the past year, and see the severe pain she was in......I am so glad that is behind us in 2011!
So, I start out this New Year with much gratitude.....and of course it wouldn't be complete without an introduction! So, without further ado, I would like to introduce you all to the first piece of the New Year......"Jabulela" .
I know, it's a mouthful, but it means "happy", or "be happy"....and I think that is a great way to start out this year.
Miss Jabulela is available for purchase locally at Antiques on Augusta, and can also be purchased directly through me.
xo,
Barb
{ Purchase price 695.00, shipping available nationwide 250.00}
Found Goodness
This week, while cleaning out a piece and prepping it for transformation.....I found this sweet little key. I literally paused, and said {out loud} "Awww, so cute". I then proceeded to have a photoshoot complete with flower shaped pine cones.
I know, I have a problem.
What. have. ya.
Here's to finding good things that make you say "aww".
xo,
Barb
FYI
Just in case you didn't already know.....I love my studio so much, and do not take it lightly that I have such a beautiful space to create in. I am so thankful for this place, the light, the space, the solitude, and the exciting ventures that take place within these walls.
....and it's a good thing to, because I spend a lot of time here! I may have to bring a sleeping bag down over the next couple of months as I enter the intense "push for the finish line" phase for the book........and you think I'm joking! I most certainly am not.
xo,
Barb
Introductions
Meet "Gerda"! This is one of those pieces where the design plan came so easy to me, and was exciting from the first dip of the paint brush to the last drawer liner! Love how she turned out, and love the wallpaper!
"Gerda" is available for sale locally at Antiques on Augusta, or you can email me directly if you would like to purchase her .
xo,
Barb
{Price is 695.00 plus shipping and handling 200- 250.00}