Since 2013 I've had a one little word®. It's a tradition created by @aliedwards I'd like to say my one little word® guides me through the year, but if I'm completely honest there are times that I forget about my word. Previously my words have been :
2013 - BE
2014 - EMBRACE
2015 - CREATE
2016 - BALANCE
2017 - FOCUS
2018 - GRATEFUL
2019 - BREATHE
2020 - EVOLVE
2020 was a year of ups and downs, not just for me, but for many people all around the world. As one we went through something we never could had imagined.
2021 my word is going to be ALLOW.
The words I've had in the past have always formed around growing into myself. This year I want to allow myself some grace. Allow myself to be who I am. Allow myself to make mistake, allow myself to love more, allow myself to learn and allow myself to just take it all in.
What is your word for 2021?
Friday, 01 January 2021
Wednesday, 01 January 2020
one little word® 2020 | evolve
Since 2013 I've had a one little word®, It's a tradition created by Ali Edwards I'd like to say my one little word® guides me through the year, but if I'm completely honest there are times that I forget about my word. You know I even purchased the class by Ali Edwards a few times, but if you've been following me a while, you all know how that went. Previously my words have been :
2013 - BE
2014 - EMBRACE
2015 - CREATE
2016 - BALANCE
2017 - FOCUS
2018 - GRATEFUL
2019 - BREATHE
2019 like most years had a few ups and a few downs. It actually had more ups than downs, which is a wonderful thing to be able to say. I will say that I didn't have as many lows personally than I did back in 2018. I very openly share that I have anxiety and it's a constant struggle. You can add in, introvert and you get = me, haha. 2019 was different, being open about my anxiety with family and friends allowed me to almost catch myself more and have the support I need. Breathe played a huge roll, I mean so much so I got 5 dots to represent my word, 5 deep breathes.
2020 my word is going to be EVOLVE.
I need to learn to evolve into myself, even with being 37. I will have to evolve and learn to grow with my younger two girls, both now in highschool. I'm going to have to evolve with my eldest whom will be living in another state and the longing for her company. I need to evolve and look past the comparison, it does no one any good, more so me. I need to evolve as a creative and learn new things and always be open to the possibilities. I want to evolve my business sides of things. I also would really like to evolve in youtube, but one thing at a time, haha.
What is your word for 2020?
Wednesday, 02 January 2019
one little word® 2019 | breathe
Since 2013 I've had a one little word®, It's a tradition created by Ali Edwards I'd like to say my one little word® guides me through the year, but if I'm completely honest there are times that I forget about my word. You know I even purchased the class by Ali Edwards a few times, but if you've been following me a while, you all know how that went. Previously my words have been :
2013 - BE
2014 - EMBRACE
2015 - CREATE
2016 - BALANCE
2017 - FOCUS
2018 - GRATEFUL
2018 had a lot of ups and downs for me. I lost my way a little, I struggled a little more mid year than I did the year before. My anxiety was winning and for the first time I shared about it on my socials. It was almost like therapy for me in the end. But I know and knew deep down that my word was always there for me, as well as my family and friends. My word was always around my finger, thanks to my ring that served as a constant reminder. I'm aware that I was always be constantly struggling with my inner demon, my anxiety and black days as I call them, but I'm working on them everyday.
2019 my word is going to be BREATHE.
I need to learn to breathe, to realise that everything has a fix and if not then breathe through it. I need to breathe more and let my girls blossom, have trust and know they are on the right path. I need to breathe and stop stressing about every little thing. I need to breathe more in and take time for me. I need to breathe and stop comparing. I need to breathe through my goals and not beat myself up if a goal isn't met on time. I need to breathe when doing yoga, something I struggle to do, haha.
What is your word for 2019?
Tuesday, 02 January 2018
one little word® 2018 | grateful
Since 2013 I've had a one little word, I'd like to say to guide me through the year, but if I'm honest I forget about it a few months into the year and then remember again towards the end. You know I even purchased the class by Ali Edwards a few times. Each and every time I failed in keeping up with even the first lesson. Last year I didn't purchase the class, but I still wanted a word to guide me in 2017. Previously my words have been :
2013 - BE
2014 - EMBRACE
2015 - CREATE
2016 - BALANCE
2017 - FOCUS
I lost my focus mid year and I was struggling within. After a holiday and some soul searching I was back on track again. I still struggle everyday with my anxiety, but it's getting a little easier each month.
2018 my word is going to be GRATEFUL.
I want to focus on what I have and be grateful for it. To find something in every situation and be grateful for the experience. 2018 is going to be one heck of a year and I'm already grateful for the people in it.
What is your word for 2018?
Monday, 06 February 2017
one little word® | for february 2017
Usually once a month I set goals. Well I say that, I just went over my blog and seen I'd skipped July and August for 2016, dived into September 2016 with goals and nothing since. I started thinking to myself, do I blog my goals because I feel like I have to, do I even want goals for 2017? My one little word® for 2017 is FOCUS. Then all of a sudden I got this idea. Instead of posting goals every month, I'm going to FOCUS on a monthly blog post based on my one little word®. With that being in mind it could be something I want to focus on more, something I'm currently focusing on and even shifting my focus.
Today I'm putting all my focus onto letting go of what others think. I've mentioned this at the start of the year and maybe you are over it and I absolutely get that. But what I keep seeing on mainly instagram, [favourite social media EVA], is a bunch of amazingly talented ladies letting what others think and say, give them self doubt. These ladies then doubt their ability, their work they share, their life snippets they add in and worst of all they judge themselves. YES I'm guilty of this, YES I've started something, shared it, announced it and then failed and then I worry about what people will think. Hey, at least I tried right? YES I've judged myself many of times, OH so many. YES I've overly focused on someone that doesn't even know and you know what? I bet they have someone they focus on and think is better than them and has it all sorted out. We need to FOCUS on ourselves, on our family and friends, on the community that honestly I absolutely love this crafty community and to stop focusing on the negative or caring what others think. As long as you are happy, or excited or sharing what you love to do, does it matter what others really think? REALLY? What about all the people cheering you on? Shouldn't we be aiming our focus on the wonderful supportive people? I mean don't you think it would be a boring world if we were all the same?
I want you to know that you ARE amazing!
Monday, 02 January 2017
one little word® for 2017
Every year since 2013 I've had my one little word to guide me for the year. A couple of times I bought the class by Ali Edwards. Each and every time I failed in keeping up with even the first lesson. Last year I didn't purchase the class, but I still wanted a word to guide me in 2016. Previously my words have been, 2013 - BE. 2014 - EMBRACE. 2015 - CREATE and in 2016 - BALANCE. I lost my way with BALANCE in 2016. 2016 for me saw a lot of ups and downs and personal inner struggles, but with the help of friends, family and re-connections, I feel as though the past few months I've had more balance than my whole year. Apart from a few days before Christmas, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, there was absolutely NO balance going on there, just a whole lot of stress, that I caused in my own head, haha, as you do.
2017 my word is going to be FOCUS.
I want to FOCUS on the little things in life and the big things. I want to FOCUS on myself and my family, as well as my friendships. I want to FOCUS on my little store and being more present with Luke and our business. I want to FOCUS on setting goals and aiming for them. I want to FOCUS on healthier eating for the body and the mind. My word for 2017 is FOCUS.
Tuesday, 05 January 2016
one little word to guide me in 2016
3 years I've chosen a word to guide me for the year. 2 of those I've signed up for the class with Ali Edwards and I've always done the first lesson then never continued with the class. In fact in 2015 I didn't even finish the first lesson. So this year I wont be signing up for class, but I will still have a word to guide me for the year. Previous words have been :
2013 - BE - 2014 - EMBRACE - 2015 - CREATE
2016 I had my word picked back in November : BALANCE.
I want to have balance in our home. To have more balance in our everyday lives. Find balance in my online store and bookwork in 2016. Have balance in my to do lists and goals.
Balance for 2016 and I can't wait to see where it's going to take me.
Monday, 29 December 2014
OLW - One Little Word® personalised stamps and my 2015 word
Ali Edwards started with the One Little Word® concept that is worldwide spread. I love the concept of it all, read more on Ali's story here. Find everything about the One Little Word® course, here.
Last year I picked the word 'embrace'. I actually feel that the word more picked me. I don't really want to let it go. So I'm taking it on in 2015 as well as my new word, my main word for 2015 is :
I want to create a home we all love. To create for others. I want to create organisation into our lives. Create new memories to last a life time. Create success in 2015. I want to create a balance. Create and inspire. I want to create many things in 2015 and this word will be my guide.
I wont be taking the course like I did this year, next year. Heck I pretty much failed at keeping up. But I still took my word 'embrace' and looked to it many times throughout 2014. I know I will do the same with my 2015 word.
Many of you whom do this, usually document it right? Project life it, scrapbook the word. Use in your everyday planner/diary.
SO why not have a stamp for it?
I have a listing in my stamp store for one similar to the above with a box for stamping the date, or writing something inside, here. I've sent off a few to be made already and can't wait till they arrive.
If this is not for you, but you really want your word in stamp form. Prices varies from size to size. You can get your one word done alone. You could get a small quote to go with your word [limited to size]. Or you could get your word in a circle and so on. Let me know your ideas and we can always go from there.
If you are interested please email me [email protected] to find out more information. Please email with the subject of your word followed by OLW.
ALSO, check out Color Cast Design to get your word in wood veneer and acrylic, here. You can even order your word in bigger form for your wall... Pretty awesome! When you order your OLW stamp from me, I'll give you a 10% OFF code for Color Cast Designs.
Tuesday, 28 January 2014
i'm going to embrace change one day at a time
SOURCE ALI EDWARDS
Lately with the new year I always think, where do I want to go this year, what do I want to change, improve, work on, make, aim for and much more. My one little word this year is EMBRACE. I want to embrace little changes into my life, day by day. I figure if I do little changes a day at a time, it will be easier and less over whelming than doing BIG changes at the one time. I have all year, I'm not going anywhere. I often feel like I am waiting for something to happen, and so I don't do things, only I am not sure what it is I am waiting for? I know it sounds really strange, it's harder for me to explain. But this year, this year, I want to make things happen. I want to make changes. I want to EMBRACE this life of mine.
Setting goals and following through. I'm looking to make goals each month like I do here, but to aim to actually do them each month and not just blog about them, and forget them a week later until I am doing my next months goals. I am going to do a blog post at the end of the month to list what I did and little stories to go with them, if there are any. If I failed, why I did and if I plan to then try tackle them the next month.
I want to get back into being organised. Funny that I acted like I ever was, haha. But in a ways I had a routine before Christmas. I went to the office from 9am - 3pm, I picked my girls up, heard about their day, home to cook and clean and it was becoming a routine for me. So while the girls are home for Summer school holidays [not long to go], I want to try and establish 5 jobs I can do in the morning to make coming home that little easier and not being overwhelmed. Did I happen to mention I am not the best house keeper, but I do try? Or that about 7 times out of 10 we are running late, and the house shows this when we get home that afternoon?
I want to have a cleaner house. Bet you saw that one coming from the comment above right? NOW, when I say this I don't want a spotless no mess house. Our house is lived in by 3 creative girls. Girls that love to play with dress ups and dolls and a teen that has magazines and nail polish. I was always told by my mum to make sure the kitchen, lounge and bathrooms are clean. Because if you ever have someone pop in, without notice, it's the places they will go. Just don't go to my room, or Kira's room for that matter and for the love of god please stay out of the laundry, which 6 times out of 10 has the pile of mount clothes in there. I get caught up on my washing, swear to stay at it and then my family wears the clean clothes? Haha. When we first moved into this house we had a routine, I would often vacuum, Kira put the dishes away, all girls tidied their room, all before school and it was working. But then things just slipped and slipped and now I need it back.
Work on my business. I love my business, but I am slightly un-organised right now and I need to set goals, be on top of things and work on branding myself in a big way this year. I wont lie, this will be a lot easier for me when the girls are back to school. I will have the time to think, get things done and sorted. At the moment when I go into work, like a little later today, I have two in toe, and while they are really well behaved, I can only do the main things and not the 10 other things I would like to do as well. I want to be on top of the opportunities that come my ways and not panic and get overwhelmed.
Aim to be onto the paper work. This I got right onto just before Christmas for Luke's business. But I want to be even more on top of it. I don't just want to be on top of the paper work, but the bills, the ins and outs of all paper work that comes into this house of ours.
Know what is happening and when. This would kinda go with being more organised I guess, but why not give it, it's own title? Far to often in 2013 I wouldn't know who had what and when. Excursions for the school, sports, family events. While I would figure it out soon enough, usually on the day of. I want to mark them in my planner the week before, so I know without a doubt what is happening and when.
Be a better mum and better wife. While I think I am pretty good, and not a terrible mother nor wife. I think I could make some improvements and this is something I did aim and did do in 2013. I just want to keep improving and get more involved with the life of my daughters and husband, but not overbearing haha.
There you have it, I am 'embracing' change.
Friday, 03 January 2014
one little word personalised stamp
This year I am joining with the extremely talented Ali Edwards and her "one little word" course. You can find out more here. I have thought of joining off and on for a couple of years and always put it off. But this year a word just came to me not even thinking about the one little word at all, straight away I looked up the course and signed up. I knew it was meant to be. The main focus is to pick a word, a word you want to live by for the year and embrace it. Let it guide you, help you, be there for you. My little word for 2014 is...
Most of you whom do this, usually document it right? Or project life it, scrapbook the word. Use in your everyday planner/diary.
SO why not have a stamp for it?
I knew that I would want a stamp for my one little word to use through out my project life and my planner, to always have it with me, never forgetting. Then I thought, WHY not offer this for other people? So I am offering a limited number of personalised wood mount stamps. Prices varies from size to size. You can get your one word done alone. You could get a small quote to go with your word [limited to size]. Or you could get your word and a square to be able dates, or add words as you go...
If you are interested please email me [email protected] to find out more information. Please email with the subject of your one little word.
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