So the Mayans were wrong and the world didn’t end on December 21, 2012 :-) Now that we’ve made it to 2013, what are we going to do with the year?
Painting
After taking the foil painting workshop with Susan Bailie from Art Walls in November, I couldn’t wait to try more paintings. I bought all the supplies a week after the workshop, and finally got around to putting them to good use over the holidays. Susan is doing another workshop this month – if you’re in Ottawa and want to learn how to create the coolest paintings, check it out on her Art Walls Facebook page.
Fostering more dogs for Catahoula Rescue Ontario
Being a small part of saving sweet dogs who might not otherwise have a chance at a new and better life is one of the most rewarding things I’ve ever done. Not only have I had the chance to enjoy some super-amazing dogs, I’ve also met and become friends with some super-amazing people who work so hard to help dogs in need. It won’t make me rich or famous, but I’d much rather have a life filled with doggie snuggles & kisses than fame & fortune :-)
You gotta accentuate the positive, eliminate the negative
Towards the end of 2012, I decided to try and focus on only positive status updates on my Facebook page. It was just a little thing, but it felt good to not whine and complain about the idiot in the SUV who cut me off on my way to work (who, me whine? Never!) So going a step farther and taking inspiration from Shelley at House of Smiths, I’ve decided that my Word of the Year for 2013 is POSITIVITY. From Urban Dictionary:
pos-i-tiv-i-ty noun
1. Positivity is staying positive even when you find a really good reason to be negative.
2. An outlook on life that involves seeing and focusing on the good aspects of a situation, no matter what the circumstances.
I’m letting go of the stuff that brings me down, and focusing on the stuff that lifts me up and makes me happy. Life is too short to waste time on people and things that aren’t worth wasting time on.
Around the house
Finish the master bathroom renovation. I haven’t posted about the bathroom reno lately because not much has been happening. The room is down to the studs now, and hubby is slowly (very slowly!) working on boring things like electrical and plumbing. I’m lLooking forward to getting started on the pretty stuff, like installing our beautiful Virage faucets from Brizo…
This is how the bathroom looks now – it’s not pretty! But it does have a little crystal chandelier ;-)
Photography
Hubby gave me a Groupon for a photography class for Christmas. I love photography, but most of the time I have no idea what I’m doing – I just click the button and hope for the best! With al the money invested in my camera and lenses, I really want to learn how to use them properly. Stuff like ISO and Aperture are a total mystery to me.
So that’s a little rundown of things I’ll be up to in 2013. What are your plans for the year?
Ooooohhh that faucet is gorgeous! Can't wait to follow your bathroom progress... and I love that little chandelier... every bathroom in the midst of a reno should have a chandelier! ;)
ReplyDeleteI'm surprised you have any time at all with all the dogs/pups you foster! Lovely art, gorgeous photos. Happy 2013!!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a perfect year ahead Kelly. I love a new year and I"m pumped to be the best me that I can this year.
ReplyDeletelovely painting and photos Kelly. May 2013 bring you continued inspiration and creativity as the year unfolds.
ReplyDeleteI know I've said it a few times but "good on ya girl" for doing the Catahoula rescue.
Interesting that you chose such a great theme word for 2013. I hated Facebook (too much negativity around there and so much repetition) so when I deleted my account over a year ago, it was a huge factor in my entire way of being becoming more positive. It's made a huge difference in my life so I applaud you for taking this move towards positivity. You go girl! (Diane Schuller)
The chandelier just makes it!!! :-) My word for the year is Patience. I have a tendency at times to not be very patient so that is my mantra!
ReplyDeleteI would have never thought you didn't know how to use your camera. Your photos are lovely! Taking classes is awesome and opens up a whole new world. With that said, it becomes a rabbit hole and then you want to do things better and better and it gets more technical! This Christmas I put it on auto and snapped away. My shots aren't "professional" by any means, but it was easy!!!
I can't wait to see what the new year brings with your paintings and your puppies. Fostering dogs is not an easy or cheap thing but thank the Lord there are wonderful people (that is YOU!) out there who can do it. You make such a difference!
Happy New Year!!
Fab blogging to mark 2013 !! You really do leave a trail of positivity in your wake and it makes me glad I know you and get to read your blog !!
ReplyDeleteLove the photography.It feels like these days everything I want to do cost money to get into. Oh well guess that's why we work!
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Sounds like you have the perfect year planned. Love the new artwork and I can't wait to see the finished bathroom...just like you..I'm sure. :)
ReplyDeletelovely painting and photos Kelly happy New year 2013
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We are also renovating our master bathroom, but like you, had to decide on a tile first before starting. A Google search for images of Midgley West Volcano brought me to your blog. The tile has a rich natural look with texture as an added benefit. So far I have learned that my quote Of $5.69 per sq. ft. from a Kingston outlet is too much. Combining it with carerra marble is a great idea. We plan on using the tile for the floor, steps to the spa tub and walls of shower (mosaic on floor. Looking forward to any updates on your blog and will send my progress if you want. ddaoust@cogeco.ca
ReplyDeleteKelly, always love your photography and you definitely have artistic ability girl! About those foster fur-babies, I have been totally smittenby them and feel what you do is such an honourable act for man's best friend.
ReplyDeleteAs for your pos-i-tiv-i-ty resolution, I am with you one-hundred percent as when you reach the age I am; I am firm believer of cutting all ties that is best described as 'aggravation'. ☺
Last but least, from the photos of your bathroom a round of applause for Brian as to me it appears he is making headway as remember 'Rome wasn't built in a day' my dear. Focus on; it is going to beautiful!
Warm hugs -Brenda-