Tuesday, 30 December 2014

WOYWW - Happy New Year 2015 !


Well where did the past year go - the weeks and months just seem to gallop past !
Here we are again with Christmas past and slipping into memories and a fresh new year ahead of us !













We had a lovely Christmas - rather different as we had decided to stay in a hotel for Christmas this year. With the loss of Much Beloved's Step-father in July my MIL had asked that we do something completely different to make the day less painful for her.
Both my side & Rich's side of the family got to celebrate together. And I got to hang out with my 2 Nephews !

We had a brilliant time at the hotel which they had decorated beautifully - the staff were so kind and nothing was too much trouble for them !
We even woke on Christmas morning to find Santa's footprints along the corridor outside the rooms ! And the food was delicious too !
So we glided happily through the Christmas break without anyone so much as peeling a sprout !
And got to spend some time with my family in Sussex too.

And came home on Sunday to an empty fridge and avoiding the temptation to munch through endless leftovers !

So no crafting done at all as we were back to work on Monday - and my desk is a complete tip !
I have just dumped everything on the desk in the desperate hope I may be able to get to finish my Christmas Journal next weekend !!

And if I do get to play I have some great new stash & books that Santa (with a little help from my Sister !) bought for me !















I try to have a sentiment for each year - for next year I have thought it might be something like - "Be The Change That You Want To See In the World".
Rather than just expecting things to change around me, maybe it needs to start with me !
I don't know why I have a premonition of change coming .. who of us ever knows what lies ahead - better to embrace or instigate it than fight it !

 We are looking forward to Lynda & Robert coming to see in the New Year with us - we'll raise a glass of something bubbly to you all at Midnight & wish you all a Very Happy 2015 !



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16 comments:

  1. Helen31 December 2014 at 08:06

    Happy New Year, Ali! Hope 2015 is a good one for you. Your desk looks in need of a sort out - I'll be round for a rummage... Helen #13

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  2. Shaz in Oz.CalligraphyCards31 December 2014 at 08:12

    ah Ali, what a wonderful time you have had for Christmas well done ..
    great new stash too :D
    every blessing on your 2015 and happy WOYWW!
    Shaz in Oz.x #15 I think

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  3. Lunch Lady Jan31 December 2014 at 09:01

    Wishing you all the very best for a Happy 2015! I'm down in BP 1-3 of Jan, so if you fancy meeting up, we'll be at the Ashburnham Hotel, Pembrey on Thurs/Frid evenings. If you and Lynda can make one of those, it'd be good to see you :-)
    Hugs, LLJ 14 xx

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  4. Judys Lace Creations31 December 2014 at 09:56

    What a good idea to do something different.Sounds like the idea worked well for everyone.
    Like the look of that journal writing ideas book! Haven;'t come across it yet.Sometimes I feel stumped and don't write anything.Thanks for the tip.
    New Follower
    Judy #9

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  5. Glenda31 December 2014 at 10:30

    Sometimes it is good to do something different. I did different this year as well. Not bad! Happy WOYWW!
    Glenda #24

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  6. sandra de31 December 2014 at 11:09

    Wonderful idea to do something different at Xmas and it sounds like it was a beautiful day with family. Happy 2015.
    sandra de @31

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  7. Annie31 December 2014 at 12:04

    It sounds like you've had a wonderful Christmas all together.
    Wishing you a very happy New year filled with many creatived times and lets hope it's a happy and healthy one for us all.
    Hugs,
    Annie x # 22

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  8. Zsuzsa Karoly-Smith31 December 2014 at 12:31

    Hi Ali, great idea to go away for Christmas! I think I've only done it once in my life when I was a young teenager and I still remember it very fondly. Great stash received from your sister - good to have family members who know what you like! Happy New Year to you and your family! zsuzsa @InkyDinkyDoodle #26

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  9. Twiglet31 December 2014 at 13:33

    Thanks for a good yearful of snooping round your crafty activities on your desk. All the best for 2015! x Jo

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  10. Robyn Oliver31 December 2014 at 13:34

    Hi Ali and may tomorrow be the start of a wonderful year. A lovely post and some nice new things to play with, enjoy Cheers RobynO#35

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  11. Artatag31 December 2014 at 15:00

    Thanks for sharing these gorgeous photos! You will like Paint Mojo, I have it too.
    I wish you and your family a very happy and successful New Year!
    Hugs
    Gabriele 25

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  12. PaperOcotilloStudio31 December 2014 at 15:12

    Looks like you and your loved ones had a great party at the hotel! Lovely that you didn't have to cook or clean or anything. Best wishes for the new year :) #39

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  13. Anne31 December 2014 at 17:22

    Lots to play with. Your Christmas sounded just right. Happy New Year. Anne x #28

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  14. Karin31 December 2014 at 19:44

    Lovely new goodies to play with.
    Happy New Year
    Karin #55

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  15. Belinda Basson1 January 2015 at 09:05

    What a stunning pic of you and your Dearly Beloved. I think going to a hotel sounds like a brilliant plan. So nice for you to have all your family together. Hope the changes you have a premonition about will be good ones. Love and hugs from a HOT and windless (to be recorded!) Cape Town.

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  16. Julia Dunnit1 January 2015 at 20:36

    I'd love to do that...all of us in a hotel and not a finger to be lifted for a short time. How lovely, and I'm so pleased that you were able to help your Ma in Law in such a way. The lack of leftovers is a very very good idea I think!
    Happy New Year!


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