As a child and teen I always loved this first day of the year....
A birthday the day before and Christmas not that long ago, I always had new things to indulge in.....one of my favourites, a new diary.
I would write my first entry in my neatest handwriting and plan and ponder on all that was going to fill the pages.
Some years it lasted most of the days ...others just a month or two.
It is a long time since I have kept a diary but in some ways blogging the last 3 1/2 years has been like keeping a diary of life for our family and my creative pursuits....so although not as personal as probably some of my earlier diaries {thankfully}, the feeling is the same..... to launch into a new year wondering what will fill these pages.....
Something that is the same as all those years ago is the shiny new things....
Let me show you some of the beautiful things I was blessed with for my birthday......
The most gorgeous little owls I have ever seen.....
My in laws said they knew they were for me because they had the "you factor".
{I love that I have a "you factor"}......
{I love that I have a "you factor"}......
They have settled in well and are waiting for me to decide their final hanging spot....
The most divine heart shape tea cups from my sister and family......
{ The green one so that hubby can have a cuppa with me.... }
Some White Chocolate Anzac biscuit treats.....I have a very creatively clever sister in law.....
A perfect for me skirt from my other sister and family......
Oh and this just may have to be my motto to live by in 2013 ..........
Hope you have had a perfect start to the new year too.....
Gorgeous presents! I love the way that seeing your presents gives me more of a picture of you..through the eyes of those who love you!
ReplyDeleteOh you definitely have a YOU factor! I bet it's nice to be told! love the birds! Love the cages too! They are gorgeous, but deceiving in size I expect.
ReplyDeleteLove everything else too! Heart cup & saucers?? Well I never! Gorgeous!
Happy New year (and happy b'day for yesterday) Bron. Remember those little diaries with the gold edges and teeny little keys? Usually with Holly Hobbie or something cute on the front...
ReplyDeleteI love your new skirt - its definitely got the 'YOU' factor!
Happy happy New Year to you Bron:) And a very big Happy Birthday to you. I can hear all of the happiness and excitement in your voice as you write for the start of a new year and for all the beautiful goodies that your family bought for you. They seem to know you very well and have chosen and made some lovely gifts. Enjoy your new pressies. xx
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year! My years of keeping a diary come and go, but like you, I think of my blog as a sort of diary. Wishing you everything wonderful for the new year!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Bron! What a lovely reflection about years gone by and your diary. Love that quote! I have a different card by the same artist on my fridge. Love her work!
ReplyDeleteThose owls are indeed stunning! What a lovely array of gifts you received, I think I love them all too! Great new motto, love that it specifies a 'nice' tiara, not just any old tatt of course!
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