Wednesday, January 4, 2012

2012 Resolutions



Have I mentioned before how much I dislike the idea of making resolutions? Nothing like starting a brand new year by setting yourself up for failure! That said, I am a big believer in self-improvement, and I do have some lifestyle changes I try to implement throughout the year (every year). I suppose this is like a New Year's resolution in the fact that I reflect on things I can do better, but I specifically refrain from setting objectives to be reached. After all, if I resolve to lose 20 pounds and only lose 5, I have failed to reach my objective. Let's call it a goal to make healthier choices and perhaps that will be easier to stick to.

And I always seem to make the same "resolutions": to dress better, and to get rid of clutter, year after year. Well, I am happy to report that I have made great strides toward the latter, mainly by opening my Etsy store. I have sold some things I don't need, and at least the rest of it is inventoried and packed safely away, waiting for its buyer to come along. I am also thinking about opening a stall in a local antiques mall, which would allow me to unload some of the larger items I've accumulated.



After all, even if I couldn't resist these MCM lamps for $3 at an estate sale this summer, I can call it inventory, not hoarding!

As far as dressing better, I think my occasional Sunday outfit posts helped, and I do wear a lot of vintage dresses in warm weather, but during the colder months there is a lot of room for improvement! And for someone who claims to be a dealer in vintage clothing, that's an area I desperately need to improve!


I also checked a couple of items off my long-term "to-do" list. I finally acquired my vintage stove, a 1950 Westinghouse double oven range. As I write this, my husband is downstairs re-wiring the burners. I had started that job, but he soon took it over after watching my slow progress for a couple of weeks- it's great of him to take it on! I hope to have it up and running again in the next few months. (A new post on that to come soon!)

Obviously this is not my kitchen....

I also finished some wood working projects which had been waiting for years. I finally re-finished my dad's old coffee table and gave it an MCM makeover with hairpin legs. 



And I finished my TV-quarium (TM), a project I had been thinking of for at least 7 years. I was very pleased with how these projects turned out and it helped me get back in touch with my "handy" side, something I had all but given over to my husband years ago.


I also started a sister site, the1930sproject, as a serious study in living a Depression-era lifestyle. Hop on over and check it out!

So here's to 2012, may it bring us happiness!

9 comments:

  1. You always find such great things!
    The table you refinished is to die for. Maybe I should finish my wood re-finishing projects? Inspiring!
    I always say that I'm going to declutter. Maybe this year will be my year to accomplish that?
    I'm really excited about the 1930s project too!

    LPM

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  2. Happy New Year! I hope sometime in 2012 our paths will finally get to cross!

    MaryD

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  3. I think you accomplished some wonderful things during 2011. (I'm still oooohing and aaahing over the TV aquarium.) I'm looking forward to your 2012 projects.

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  4. You are amazing!You do cool projects, write great blogs and always are sweet enough to comment on my blog! Love the stove! Happy New Year!~

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  5. O my goodness that Tv is gorgeous you lucky lady what a lovely piece of furniture and so is your little table. Good luck and enjoy cooking with your lush cooker ;-)) Happy new year, dee x

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  6. Good luck with the stove, I had to give up on mine, too much to fix and too expensive out here. Good luck with your resolutions.

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  7. Here here! Happiness, health and great vintage finds! ;-)

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  8. Wow, what fun stuff. Lovin' your blog. Thanks for visiting Dear Helen Hartman so I could come here and become your follower. Can't wait to see what happens with the 1930s project.

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  9. Your idea of creating a resource/personal journal on depression era living absolutely fascinates me. Once you start it up, I will definitely be an avid follower! In the mean time, have you seen Shelley's work at New Vintage Lady? Her time period of interest seems to overlap yours to a great degree.

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