Wednesday, December 31, 2008

A Magical, Sparkly, Creative New Year!

I'm not normally what you'd call a "New Years" kind of person; I don't make resolutions, I don't do the traditional (in these parts anyway) pork and sauerkraut New Year's Day dinner (and while we're at it, um - eeeeeewwwww!) I don't go to parties or stay up to watch the ball drop, and I'd rather have root canal than watch football....

But this hasn't been the typical year.

So I must admit I'm feeling a little excited about seeing it come to a close, and imagining all the possibilities a bright, shiny new 2009 holds....

As I said, no resolutions. But perhaps a few intentions:

An uncluttered....no wait - make that a less cluttered workspace. Maybe some new, taller book shelves to store the contents of assorted bins and cardboard boxes.

A few more days off. It's important to replenish the creative well once in a while. ;)

More blog giveaways. I LOVE giveaways!!

Longer walks with the Aussies. THEY love walks (and I need them, hehe!)

A line of fine art prints and notecards on Etsy (stay tuned!)

More time counting my many blessings. :)

Finally, a HUGE thank you to everyone who's purchased my work, placed bids, commented here on the blog or sent encouraging emails throughout year! As challenging as 2008 has been, it's also been such a gift getting to "know" everyone here in bloglandia...I feel like part of a very special creative community, and I know 2009 will be filled with even more magic and creativity!

Oh - and before I forget, the trio you see above are listed individually on Etsy now (sooooooooo proud of myself for finally getting something listed, teehee!)

Wishing everyone a magic, sparkly, shiny and CREATIVE New Year!

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(¸.·´ (¸.·´ ~ Carolee (throwing confetti!)

9 comments:

Christopher A. Klingler said...

Hi Carolee!

You are the best and thanks for ALL your support & friendship in 2008!

Hoping 2009 will be a great year for BOTH of us!!!

Happy New Years!!!

XOXO
Chris

Gail H. Ragsdale said...

A Happy New Year for one and all! Love your art very much, hope to get some this year :-)

artbyakiko said...

What cute trinket boxes! I love those kitties! Thanks for visiting my blog and leaving wonderful comments.
Happy New Year!
~Akiko

Danielle Barlow said...

So glad you like Sheelanagig! They are awesome! I found the Dar Williams song, 'The Christians and The Pagans' on your older playlist, which I hadn't heard before , and loved!
Happy New Year!

LYNDY WARD said...

HAPPY MAGICKAL NEW YEAR 2009!!!

Thank you for the great comments on my blog Carolee. I wish you & yours a Blessed New Year with every good fortune to come your way.

Glad you liked your Christmas gifts, especially the silver leaf brooch. That one really sparkled like you & your beautiful art!

Bountiful Blessings Always...
XOXOs, Lyndy

Lisa Lectura Creations said...

Hi Carolee! Thanks for stopping by! Your art is fantastic! Happy New Year! Lisa :)

Anonymous said...

Hey Carolee! Love the boxes! what a treasure, decades from now I can see them on Antique Roadshow where an appraiser gives the history of them and a value that bowls the owner over!
They are that beautiful!

Thanks for the kudos on my cupid guy, gotta finish him, I want to put a cigar in his mouth!

Melissa Valeriote said...

Wishing you a joyful present and a well remembered past.

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(¸.·´ (¸.·´ Hooray 2009!

KV Creative Designs said...

Love your Boxes Carolee! Very creative!
Happy New Year and Artful Blessings,
Kathryn