Resolution List 2010

Top Ten

Over the Winter Break I am so often given the most important gift, Time. There is always a break from the school schedule, meetings & work.

It is with this gift that I try to catch up on my reading, magazine scouring & planning out upcoming renovations for my own home. With a stack of mag's in my arms, I headed to the couch & had a look see.

After much deliberation, I have come up with 10 of my own resolutions for 2010



10. Cluttah"

 Organize & repurpose the master closet's. My wardrobe has been picked through and streamlined for the best and least space taking arrangement. There are so many thing's I came across that were only worn once, a good way to give back and rid your closet of clutter. This also applies to other storage options within the house. My studio is no exception there either!
This image has been in my online library for far too long, long enough to remember from where it originated.

9. Writing 101

Writing letters & Thank You notes. I know that internet and i phones are so self gratifying for communicating, but the art of letter writing and Thank You writing seems to be a lost art these days. I love paper & writing papers. A favorite to pick up all things made of paper is Kates Paperie, NYC

8. Take Care

Taking a little bit more care of Moi!
It is a blessing to be able to organize, volunteer, coordinate and execute for organizations & groups. I am also blessed to be able to work doing what I love to do! Noticing that with age, comes maintenance. What I mean by that is taking care of you & keeping healthy as well as fit. I have always been active but taking the time each day to give back to you is a much needed task.

7. Les Fleur's

Fresh flowers, weekly. I know that even a simgle bloom can liven your day and get you through the week. Today, with the wonderful selection you can pick up some blooms at the grocer ( Wild Oats is wonderful ), Sam's or even the farmer's market florist. You need not let $$$ get in the way of a little color which will brighten your life! This image is circa 2008 from Style Court.

6. Finish, Finish!

Finishing all the projects that are already on the list BEFORE I start on any new ones!
I am famous for getting excited on a project, working for a client & then going on to another project all together. This is the year that I finish what I start!

5. Slow Down!!

This one may be the hardest to accomplish, but I am willing to try. I am going to be strict to my date book & only schedule what I really have time for. I think this may overlap with #6 & #8 but I am going to put it on my top priority list!

4. Reuse, Repurpose, Recycle

About four years ago, I started to recycle items from our daily life. A huge fan of this phenomenon; my husband's family were really good at recycling items. Whenever we would go to Canada anything worth reusing would get recycled. On our trips home I would try to repurpose & reuse but it never lasted. It has been around four years now that an Ikea trip inspired some recycling containers & the rest is history.

I am also practicing the same in my artwork as well as the Interior design that I create. Transforming a piece of furniture or creating a functioning piece of artwork is a green alternative in design.

3. Create

Be more creative in the day to day aspects of life. There is beauty in ( I can't believe that I am saying this going to the grocery store is my least fav chore! )

grocery shopping, home keeping and work. Take pride in what you do. Whatever your lifestyle is, make the best of it and share your creative endeavors with the world. Keeping your talents hidden is not only an injustice to you but also a way to keep your creativity going makes for a fun & exciting life!

Cook that new dessert, try that new exotic restaurant, order that brightly colored shirt!

2. Sleep

Get more sleep, make a list every day. Go through the list accomplish what you can &
 move on to the next day. American's in general do not get enough sleep. While sleep is the subject; from a design point, get your bedroom in order! A relaxing space, well organized with good feeling bedding will make your sleep better!
Don't feel guilty for catching a few more zzzzz's if you get the chance!

1. Fear

Recognize it, deal with it and live with it. I like to embrace change and turn it into something positive. Change is enevitable, you will wither be captivated by it or you will let it control you. I would rather be in control of my fears that have them controling me.

This also applies to design &decor.......

If you love the deep paint chip, then by all means go for the color! I see a movement to homes as a retreat from the outside world. Fill them with things and design that reflects your own signature style! If a trend is something that you like by all means do it; but all in all live with what you love!

In the end your home will be your calling card in life!

I wish everyone has a fearless New Year!

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