It is hard to believe that 2012 is a mere 12 hours away! As I get older these years seem to fly by much too quickly, especially the last few months of the year. Once the kids start a new school year in September, the holidays are here in the blink of my eye.
Tonight at dinner, just as in year's past, we will sit around the table reminiscing about our favorite moments over the last year. And, just as in year's past there will be good ones and ones that we will be glad to leave behind. And, just as in year's past there will be renewal and hope for fresh starts where they are needed and continued persistence where dreams have yet to be met. And, just as in year's past, I am grateful for the wonderful friends and family that surround me, blessings that light my life and the silver lining that always shows itself no matter how hard the lesson.
In hopes of NOT beginning 2012 with a holiday post, I wanted to share how my last creative days of 2011 ended for me with those very friends I mentioned above (with way too many, many missing this year) celebrating the holidays. . .
Allowing me to create just one more centerpiece . . .
Make one more set of place cards and goodies. . .
Host one more amazing artist and friend, Karla Nathan. . .
Learn many more artistic techniques (twisted by me and decorated by Karla). . .
Beginning to transform my 36 year old childhood bedroom furniture in a private class with Karla learning her infamous painting techniques. . .
And participate in the last three swaps of 2011, officially throwing my tree of handmade ornaments over the top. I could go on and on but suffice to say, I couldn't be more grateful. . .
A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality.
~ John Lennon
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I look forward to seeing you in the new year and teaching at your beautiful event!
Posted by: jeanne | December 31, 2011 at 01:18 PM
So happy to have you as a friend Kim and cheers to many more crafty adventures!!
Posted by: denise | December 31, 2011 at 01:57 PM
Looks like your Holiday Party was wonderful! Such pretty things you shared!!! I look forward to seeing you again at your event in May (I still have not been able to join the Yahoo Group as I'm having "ISSUES" with Yahoo right now so email me if you are sending info that I must have & I'll address this first thing in 2012). Happy New Year sweet girl!!!! HUGS!
Charlene
Posted by: Charlene | December 31, 2011 at 02:08 PM
I need creative friends!!!!
So great to see you enjoying the company of other like-minded creative, powerful women!
Happy New Year!
Posted by: Jill | December 31, 2011 at 04:17 PM
Beautiful post Kim. Wishing you and your family a Wonderful New Year. See you in 2012. Ciao Rita
Posted by: rita | December 31, 2011 at 04:18 PM
I look forward to making new memories with you!! Happy New Years to you and your family! So glad we became friends! Love you!!!
Cynthia
Posted by: Cynthia Flores | December 31, 2011 at 04:55 PM
What a beautiful weekend you threw for us! Thanks so much, it was a fantastic holiday party, I loved it.
Have fun with the rest of the furniture!
Karla
Posted by: karla nathan | January 03, 2012 at 02:04 PM
It was the best Karla! Thank you so much for making my home such a happy place!
Kim
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Posted by: Kim Caldwell | January 03, 2012 at 02:14 PM
I love watching you live your dream!
Posted by: Susan Reaney | January 04, 2012 at 10:49 AM
Your such a sweetheart Suz. Thank you for your kind words! Happy 2012!
xo
Kim
www.artisticbliss.typepad.com
www.artisticblissdesigns.com
Posted by: Kim Caldwell | January 04, 2012 at 01:40 PM