I’m just going to hold that clock still for a smidge or two longer. Time to take a moment for a spot of reflection, taking stock, breathing it all quietly in before a great filling-the-lungs breath and jumping with both feet in to a whole new decade. I’ve been remembering to stop and reflect on things. From a crafty perspective, I can’t help but conclude that I could have done with moderating the obsessive tendencies and introducing a little more sleep...
This morning I received the saddest of news from a friend. It arrived via text message and I have re-read it many times, understanding the depth of loss; marvelling at the good and beauty found in the tragic. It was a heck of a reminder that the moment is precious.
It’s a whole new moment, new day, new year.
I wish you every kind of wonderful.
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Beautiful pictures and collages of all your crafts.
Gelukkig Nieuwjaar,
may all your dreams come true.
Riet
Happy new year Tania! May all good things be yours!
Happy new year and decade to you Tania. It has been an absolute joy to *meet* you this year and you have made me laugh so many times!!!
I thank you for that.
Big love to you and all yours! See you in Melbourne some time this year!!!! xx
Happy New Year Tania, I hope your friend is alright, thinking of you and that sad news just now.
Amazing and stunning amount of productivity recorded there! All the best for a great 2010.
Sad news is the worstest. There's a bit of it around here too, and I know what you mean about it being a wake up call... I'm the sort of person that speaks in huge dramatic statements, but everytime I've said "It's the worst thing in the world" or something similar lately, I've kind of trailed off... As for your crafting. You either need to go to Crafters Anonymous or open a little online shop. Though it would have so much success you'd have to open a little sweatshop too. I can just see the future photos of curly heads bent over a crotchet hook.
Sorry to hear about the bad news. Things like that do help us remember to stop and breathe, tell our loved ones how we feel and try a little harder, don't they.
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I can't believe all your crafty goodness this year! I am so inspired to make this year even more crafty than last! :)
That sure is a lot to show for one year Miss T. And how delish does it look all packaged up like that. The happiest of happy new years to you too my dear.
And I do so hope that the friend on the other end of the text message is ok x
Happy New Year Tan.
It has been wonderful to witness your perfectly executed projects, you blog is a constant inspiration and not just for the craft.
Look forward to seeing what the new decade brings for you, I know it will be all good things x
Every day is a new day - don't worry too much about the decade I don't reckon..go well with the sad news - some news just takes your breath.
x
You make beautiful things and I think you are very clever.
Happy New Year - sorry to hear it was a less than happy new year.
You rocked the crafting world - looking forward to seeing what you produce this year.
Happy Days to you and Yours
Me
Hey Tania, look at all the lovely things you made!!! I can't believe it, well I can, actually. Thanks for all your inspiring, funny and amazing posts this year. I'm sorry to hear about your news, there's no easy way through some things is there? But, hey, I hope 2010 is a fab year for you and your beautiful family, much love xo
And all kinds of wonderful to you Tania.
The precious moment is to be savoured.
Happy New Year!
With Love
G
Happy New Year Tania!
Wishing you a wonderful 2010 too.
All the "obsessive " crafting has been inspired and your concern with the serious things has been inspiring .
I've loved every minute of everything from tidy-ups to hat making . And how could I not love a blog entry that brought me such fetching rabbit bottoms !
I hope 2010 is full of good things , they make us stronger when bad things happen .
I discovered your blog only recently, but now check in (almost) every day. I love your creativity and productivity. I cannot fathom how you get so much done with 3 kids! You really inspire me. Thanks for the great pictures and thoughtful prose. Wishing you a very happy year.
I do hope your friend will be OK. And that you are OK. I know those sorts of messages that stop the world for a while.
And on a crafty note, you amaze me- and I can't wait to see what is in store for 2010. THanks for sharing 2009 with us.
My sympathies to your friend.
I love that the beginning of a new year offers that moment to draw breath, reflect on lessons learnt and move forward with an optimistic mind. "I can do this" is a most fantastic mantra.
Hey...I think all the others have covered what I wanted to say....Do you need me to post some chocolate? xx
Thankyou for sharing your great stuff Tania, its always inspirational!!
Sending many caring thoughts to your friend and yourself, take care!
Lots of Love from Michele xx
I am sorry to hear about your friend. Those moments are indeed precious ... here's to a little more sleep so you can enjoy them all the better.
Beautiful images and a beautiful post. I'm sorry to hear of your friend's news.
You've been quite prolific this year. The photo collage is beautiful.
May all kinds of wonderful head your way as well! Happy New Year!
Lovely montage! Wishing you happy crafting!
if Leonie is going to post chocolate that should definitely help. want me to drop round with some cupcakes :)
hugs to you lovely lady, hope things are ok.
♥
And to you- a year of wonder and wonderful! xo m.
What a wonderful inspiring mosaic, you have been busy!
Happy New Year to you :-)
mmmm. reminders like that are precious, and painful. with a lot of potential to wake us up a bit more. i was wondering today if we can be awake, and dreaming at the same time. i decided i believe we can. consciously day dreaming, when we choose! ( or night dreaming, which i haven't learned to do yet). anyways.....thank you for your kind wishes. i'll take them!
and happy new year to you! may you have your own awake dreams startle you with their magic and potential!
Dis you do all that? In ONE year?
My gosh!!
Sorry to hear about the sad news. Hope all is well, or as well as can be.
Happy 2010 :)
I loved your visual recap, look at all the truly beautiful things you have made and seen.
Hope that your friend is ok, it is amazing how quick you can take stock of all you have precious.
he lovely one,
lovely collection, lovely post!
let me wish you a lovely 2010....
eb xx
Hi Tania, I hope this new minute, day, year, decade will bring you much balance and happiness.You have created some "Wonderfuls" this year and I am now looking forward to the new ones.I am sad to ear that you received some really sad news, hope you are ok.
xx
Well, you really packed it all in didn't you!! and it's our privilege that we get to share this gorgeousness, thank you! Happy New Year to you and yours Mx
Sending the wonderful right back at you Tarn. xxx
Those little ones with knitted hats on heads - that tendril of hair hanging down her face, a gap-toothed grin, a label under a wise smile. Lovely pictures and lovely words from a (dare I say) lovely friendly person.
A million good things to you and yours.
hoping you have a wonderful year of crafting :)
Finally reading this post. So sad for your friend's loss.
I do love your montage of perfectly beautiful creations (and pictures). Your talent is astounding and I can't wait to see what you produce this year, hopefully some of it up close!
just to let you know, I'm missing you! Hope all is well and that we hear from you soon xo
Sorry to hear there's been bad news. I agree, it makes you cherish every day, doesn't it?
What a most wonderful mosaic of creativity and what a joy it's been following your blog Tania... thank you, it's been a real treat and wishing you all kinds of wonderful back. Happy happy joy joy for a creatively satisfying 2010.
Kylie x
Have a great new YEAR! I love every image!!!
and also, for you, lovely.
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