Wednesday, January 2, 2013

A New Year and The Year That Was.



HOORAY...It's a New Year!!


 
Isn't it GREAT to be starting afresh. This past year's been pretty challenging in many ways....so a new year seems like a whole new beginning with all new possibilities and opportunities....or at least that's what l keep telling myself...hehe!!
 

 
New Years resolutions are NOT my thing...l never keep them anyway:-)) but l guess it IS a  time for reflecting on the year that's been and trying to at least see where things might be improved in the one to come. 
 
 
 ...and talking about reflecting l've been going through posts from the past year to select my fave pics for this review, and while doing that l was surprised to see the changes in my blog over this time...lt just goes to show things can evolve so subtly....we might not ever even notice?
  
 
This pic was taken last Summer under the tree that my Sister gave me as teeny thing in a pot, it's huge and beautifully shady now....though we have no idea what type of tree it is. 

 
 Over the last year l've enjoyed the creativity of putting vignettes together....mostly using vintage finds (and lots of roses) as inspiration. 
 

 
This pic was taken in the lead up to the London olympics....bit of a British theme happening. Tiara, coat of arms spoons and drinking glass.  

 
Pearls, shells and sea glass....all things beachy.  

 
Sparklies....love 'em...
 

 
There were lots of changes around the house....having had coloured walls all my life, l've really enjoyed my newly painted white(ish) ones. 
 
 
 
Freshly painted walls called for a whole new look.... pale, washy canvases were painted. 
  

 
and new /old furniture added....new cushions were sewn. 
 

 
White Spring blossoms and  linens....the dresser was painted white.
  

 
My favourite (new) buy of the year was this Moroccan style screen...which also got a coat (or six) of white paint.  

 
Flowers....always and forever inspiration. 
 
 
 
 
Pretty, romantic feather pens....Like many of you....l've usually had a few projects on the go and a couple in the back of my mind...  
 

 
My favourite project of the year was this bedhead...l loved it not only 'cos it was such an improvement on how it arrived, but also because l HAD to learn new skills along the way.
 
You can see what it used to look like here
 
 
 A few more paintings were completed...new paints and styles were trialled.
  

 
Ruffles were added to vintage sheets and given new purpose.... 
 
 
 
......as well as old doylies  reshaped and dyed to become a new bag. 
  

 
There was a trip in April to the Melbourne flower and garden show....where spectacular creativity was showcased. 
 

 
l walked down memory lane....reliving the experience of painting this (ceiling) mural many years ago.... Here.
  

 
The changing seasons were acknowledged....Spring, full of beauty especially when  "pierre de ronsard"covers  the arbour in our front garden....sadly soon after, the garden was ravaged by hailstorm.

 
Moodboards were created...helping to gel ideas, colour palettes and projects. 
 

 
It was often a struggle in the gloomy, grey days of Winter to take pics that weren't blurry so hubby considerately rigged up a stand to attach my camera too which helped a lot.
 



Having a blog is a great way to journal our journey through life isn't it....we're able to remember the past, the happy and NOT so happy times....but as you know blogging requires attention and energy to bring it to life..... l find it encourages me to consider and create WAY more than l would if l didn't blog, it's certainly a learning curve...l hope by sharing these creations and ideas l can inspire YOU in the same way that all you creative, talented and funny bloggy gals inspire ME!!



Wishing you all a blessed year ahead, thanks lots for stopping by and also for your kind comments...hope you're all enjoying a well deserved break :-))

Til next time.

Bron.
 

23 comments:

  1. Happy New Year Bron ♥
    xoxo...by Vicky

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    1. Thinking of you at this sad time Michaela and hope you and the family are going ok..thanks so much for stopping by, it's very much appreciated.

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  2. Everything is so beautiful! your home is just gorgeous. Thanks so much for visiting me, now I can look forward to seeing all of your beautiful posts. Happy New Year!

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    1. Thanks for your lovely comment Karen..l'm so glad l found your blog too, a big happy New Year to you as well.

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  3. Hi Bron, I really enjoyed seeing all the gorgeous past posts. You have inspired me no end. We have started sorting out the bedroom, it has been a storage room of Chrismtas presents and books. Today Carl is painting it a fresh clotted cream, painting away the blue that the last owners painted it. It only took us 12 years to paint it..haha. Looking forward to a fresh start and lots of inspiring and beautiful posts from you in the new year, Tam x

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    1. Thanks so much for your visit Tam..if l can inspire in any way my job is done..haha! It's so great that you're getting the bedroom painted never mind if it's taken 12 years...you guys are so very busy, the colour sounds like a fresh, light shade and will look great l'm sure...well you'll have to keep the lemonade up to Carl if the weather there is anything like the 40ish were having here today...whew!!!

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  4. Bron, I love each and every photo, vignette, project, and beautiful post. And, what a year it has been for you. You have accomplished so much in the area of your paintings, home redecorating, and vignettes. You have blessed us all with more beauty in our lives! I ask God to bless you as abundantly as you have given of your time and talents to all of us in blogland! Happy New Year!

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    1. What a really lovely comment Shelly..thank you so much and if you enjoy popping in then l couldn't be happier..thanks so much for your blessing and l wish you the same...hope all your reno's are going well, it's a big process isn't it. All the very best for 2013.

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  5. Waouh ! What a great year ! I wish you a 2013 new year as wonderfully creative ! Your pictures and paintings are great !
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    1. Joelle what an awesome New Year message...thank you so much.

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  6. you have a charming style, bron:) love the vignettes! wishing you the best year yet!

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    1. Thanks so much for stopping by Lynn and for your lovely comment...a very happy New Year to you too.

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  7. Hello Bron!!! Have fantastic Year, many wonderful ideas and more time for yourself!!! I really love your pics and ideas!!! Your home is amazing:) Thanks for your last visit at my blog and of course for wishes:)See you next time...I'm waiting for the next post:) Ala

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  8. Happy New Year to you Bron and your family, your pics are just great, I love your blog.

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    1. Thanks so much for your New Year message and kind comment Judy...wishing you and your loved ones a wonderful 2013

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  9. Bron, your blog is a beautiful journal of your
    inspirations, creativity and
    authentic style.
    Thankyou for sharing it.
    x michelle

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    1. Thanks so much Shel...l really appreciate your lovely words..

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  10. Always a total Eyegasm to come here! Happy New Year... Dawn... The Bohemian

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    1. Haha...eyegasm...that's a new one Dawn and l love it, thanks so much...wishing you a wonderful 2013.

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  11. Hi Bron! Thanks for wishes:) Yes I made those hearts myself and I have proposition for You- if you like it I want to give You my heart with bird as a present:) I will send it to You if You want of course:)Hugs Ala P.S. Did I tell You that your pics are lovely? I thought that I had written a comment before:)

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    1. Oh your hearts are so beautiful Alice...and thanks so much for the offer to send me one...l would totally LOVE that...Thanks too for saying such nice things about my pics:-))

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  12. Hi Bron, not sure how close you are to the Ballarat fires, please stay safe, Tam x

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    1. Thanks so much for thinking of us Tam, l really appreciate it. We are ok though my brother and his family had a hairy day or two...l hadn't realised the fires were so close to you and your family, so glad you are all ok though l'm sure it was a pretty stressful few days...stay safe.

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