Tuesday, January 3, 2012

One Little Word (2012 Edition)


Every single year, I set out to pick a word that will describe my year, give me motivation, drive to achieve something, and every single year, I fail. My word doesn't seem to encompass the true meaning of what I hope to accomplish with each new year. I admit, when I first starting thinking of a word for 2012, I was stumped. I thought about "achieve" or "accomplish" or something like that, but at the end of the day, I wanted something simple. You know, like me! (Read more about picking one little word here.)

It wasn't until I was catching up on blogs via blogger, and I started reading
shannondombkowski.com. (She's a fellow military wife, who is an amazing blogger! You should definitely follow her blog.) She has the most perfect word. DO.

So thanks to Shannon, DO has also become my "one little word."


I even thought to google the word do... and the images that popped up were kind of funny in an inspiring way.



And so here we go. DO.

Pinterest Party!

We all LOVE parties, right?!  And we CLEARLY love pinterest or there would be millions of pins on there.  We The Grahams had a fabulous idea to host a pinterest party!  Um, score!


The idea is to create something you've pinned on pinterest.  The deadline - January 15th.  Who is in?!

Here are some of my ideas as to what I *may* make in this challenge.

A sunburst mirror a la Censational Girl.


Some new bows for my sweet niece.


Some candles for our outdoor patio.


Oh the possibilities are ENDLESS!  Please say you'll join me!





Monday, January 2, 2012

So...

How is everyone doing so far?  I realize we're only 2 days into 2012, but yeah, I just thought I'd ask.  :o)

Marcus and I have spent today shopping... we're looking for bedding, a dining room set, a breakfast nook table, media room furniture, etc.  I think we've FINALLY found bedding that we both like... but the duvet cover is $299!  I don't know if we'll plug the trigger on it or not.  I really love it, but I don't know if I love that price!

One of my goals for 2012 is to take 365 pictures.  I hate that I don't take more pictures each year, so I'm going to attempt that.  My thought(s) are to post the "weekly" collage of pictures on Saturday at some point.  Let's see if I can keep up it.

I hope you are all rocking your goals so far in 2012.

XOX,
C

Sunday, January 1, 2012

Happy New Year

May your dreams be big.  May your worries be light.  May peace and love fill your life.  May 2012 be all that you want it to be.  Happy New Year!