It’s that time again. The time when the blogosphere is populated with talk of resolutions, the refusal to make resolutions, time for change, inspiration, looking forward and looking back.
Personally I have no idea where this year has gone. The speed with which it’s passed has only been matched by my surprise and delight at how the blog has grown and developed and at the wonderful opportunities it’s brought this year. For those and for the wonderful readers that help to make things possible, as ever, I’m eternally grateful.
Holiday season downtime has been wonderful and much needed. I always get to December and feel both elated at the arrival of Christmas but also exhausted, so a respite from it all has been so very welcome. Time to be with loved ones and friends is invaluable and always cherished.
My local beach – the place for gathering thoughts.
Downtime brings with it the space to think and plan…and of course, some of those thoughts and plans inevitably drift towards the blog. I’ve been thinking about ways to bring the blog forward, to fit it into my life and to ensure I can provide what I hope will be content that readers love and enjoy.
I have a few ideas up my sleeve that you’ll see popping up here and there over the coming months but I’d love to know what you think. What do you like here already, what do you want to see more or perhaps less of or is there something completely different that would grab your attention?
As for my own resolutions and aspirations, I have to make them, even if some fall by the wayside. They’re a big part of my holiday season traditions and to not make them would feel like I was walking away from optimism, enthusiasm and improvement.
Veuve Clicquot – a must for a New Years celebration!
They include enjoying more of life’s simple pleasures, taking time for exercise and getting rid of elements that add stress. More family time and more time to spend on the home itself. Less magazines that report speculative gossip and more time on those with quality writing and beautiful inspirational fashion. More balance and more time spent with a good book. Less time spent doing things because its good to be seen to be doing them and more of doing what I want to do. I’d love to know what’s on your list for 2013 if you’re making one.
I hope your New Years Eve is full of hope, love and anticipation and thank you for spending 2012 with me…it wouldn’t have been the same without you! xxx
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Ah Amanda – just eating my very virtuous bowl of porridge (hint re one of my oft repeated resolutions)…thankyou for your lovely blog which has helped me to be more stylish and confident in 2012. I hope 2013 is good to you and yours x
Hi Sara – porridge will definitely be among my food resolutions! Thank you for your kind words and feel absolutely thrilled that the blog inspired you this year – the best feedback I cold hope for! Happy New Year to you too xx
What a great resolution – spend more time doing what you want to do and less time doing things because it’s good to be seen doing them! Hear hear!
Cheers to you and thank you for a year of inspiration. Love your competitions and your event blog posts but I also love the down to earth ones – you’re a busy mum on the school run like many of us so it’s lovely to see what you wear day to day. Happy New Year! Avril x
Amanda, meeting you on twitter & in person and now counting you as a good friend has been one of the real highlights of 2012 for me, so for that i thank you. Winning the competition you ran with The Fold, London was fabulously fun and I shall of course love wearing my dress forever!
I’m so pleased for you with how your blog has grown this year & the amazing opportunities it has presented you with, and, it is without doubt, fully deserved.
My New Years Resolutions list reads very similar to yours. 2013 is definitely going to the year when I put myself first, not in a selfish way, but for the good of my husband, my girls and our business as its my four walls that really matter, isn’t it. All too often, I fall down from trying to be all things to all people losing sight of what’s really important.
Happy New Year my friend…. looking forward to more fun times in 2013 xxx
Happy New Year to you! I’m so pleased that 2012 has been such a rewarding year for you & the blog. I hope that even more exciting things happen in 2013! You know me, I love Olivia and OLS outfit pics – keep them coming. I like your resolutions very much. On a personal note, I’m aiming for more running and to focus on the simple pleasures like being a better mummy and maybe somewhere in the mix retaining a sense of self! If I can get the basics right then hopefully everything else will fall into place. Much love to you & I hope I get to see you in 2013!!! Xxx
Hi Amanda! Hope you are enjoying the last day of the year. Your blog has most definitely brought the fun back into fashion for me. I will be waiting eagerly for your posts on the new spring/summer trends as I have a few events in the offing next year! Happy New Year to you and all the family:)
~Anne xx
2012 has been a rather exciting year. Thank you for all the fashion fun and loveliness you share with us every day.
Have a great 2013 Amanda, hope to meet you again in new year, both “on line” and in your amazing person!
xx
B.
For me, just be your own person and wear what you like! I was new to the blogosphere and you now have me hooked! It’s been such fun. Thank you! x
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