Sorry guys, no second outfit post this week. It seems the flu has hit me hard! I did, however, spend a little time journaling this morning (as I always do) complete with peppermint tea, and realized it's been an embarrassingly long time since I've sat down to write out my goals. I've had lots of time to think & reflect lately, since most of my summer & fall have been spent dealing with health issues (as many of you may know), but I'm very excited to start moving towards new goals and gain a fresh perspective. Apparently, even the blog couldn't escape a little face-lift! ;) Hope you like it...
♥ Create: a few new pieces for my jewelry line + take a jewelry class. Did I mention I've renamed my jewelry shop?! It's now called Fox & Clover... which I love!
♥ Schedule a once a month artist date with myself: nature walks + bring my camera, farmers market, make a favourite recipe, afternoon tea with a friend, go to an art show or local event, craft something pretty for a friend & mail it to them, take myself out for a yummy lunch, do a yoga class, schedule a massage, take a break from work & walk around the neighbourhood, create a vision board, make a bucket list, go for a bike ride.
♥ Once a week date nights with hubby: go out for tea & evening jazz, play pool, host a movie night + invite a few of our friends, try a new restaurant, drive into the city & explore, surprise Martin with a gift, cook dinner together, learn how to bake yummy vegan & gluten free desserts.
♥ Social: see friends twice a month + plan for an open-house/potluck every 6 weeks.
♥ Photography: take more photos of my daily life... visits with friends and the things I'm up to during the week.
♥ Nest & decorate: design and re-decorate our master bedroom, create a winter garden on our patio + string little lanterns, plan for a family. Yay!
♥ Save: do one over-payment on our mortgage every month, and contribute a percentage of our income to our savings account.
Love the blog's new look and fox and clover is a cute name for your store. hope you achieve your goals! :)
ReplyDeleteI just re-did my blog with a blog milk template too! love the new look xo
ReplyDeleteLove the new blog look!
ReplyDeleteYour goals sound fantastic - can't wait to follow your progress!
Kate xo petite-adventures.blogspot.com
love the new look!
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Great idea to lay out your goals like that. Your goals are similar to mine. It always helps to see them written out.
ReplyDeleteSo many great goals - I'm feeling inspired!
ReplyDeleteLove the redesign of the blog too!
Every now and then, we all need to re-evaulate and change it up. You've got some great goals to achieve wishing you nothing but the best, miss!
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Jen
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I like the blog facelift and all your goals.
ReplyDeleteLove the goals and the new look!
ReplyDeleteSuch a great list of goals -- some cute, some businesslike, and all of them realistic! I'd love to see photos of your bedroom when it's finished!
ReplyDeletelovely goal, good luck with them sweet girl
ReplyDeleteThese are some lovely photos!!! And your goals are really great, definitely inspiring me to set some more goals for myself. I hope you start to feel healthy very soon :)
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I'm sorry you have the flu! I hope you feel better soon.
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I think your goals are awesome. They inspired me - do you mind if I copy the one or other? The "open house" idea is just great. :) And also I'm gonna talk about this "date night once a week" idea to my bf tonight...
ReplyDeleteGet well soon. Have a nice weekend.
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So sorry to hear you're feeling under the weather again, Veronika! But it was fun to read your goals, it's definitely something I need to sit down and do since my life has changed so much since our move. My first visitor has just left so it's time to get into a routine of my own and what better place to start than a little goal setting! Smooches :)
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Cee
Fox and Clover is such a beautiful name for the shop, love it! I need to plan more 'social' things too, thank you for inspiring me! xo
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I will signed under most of this plans! I'm always parying for strength to stick to the pla, though, becasue I can be a little (read A LOT) lazy sometimes and find excuses.. :)
ReplyDeleteFirst off, love the subtle blog changes. Your layout looks so delicate and fresh! Very "you" :) Secondly, those are great (and attainable) goals. I need to sit down and make a list for myself. Love the new name of your store!
ReplyDeleteYour blog is looking beautiful, friend!!!
ReplyDeleteAlso, if you do start a personal blog, I hope you share a link! ^_^
Your blog looks great! I'm a huge fan of reevaluating goals from time to time. It's the only way we grow and keep moving forward. I'm always making mental goals but you inspired me to start writing mine down. Thanks for sharing with us!
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Megan
www.arayofsunblog.com
"Plan for a family"? Oh boy, does that mean what I think it means? ^^ Ooooh, that made we smile, haha ^^ Okay, what I really wanted to say what how Much I LOVE your blog design :) Ana makes the prettiest, and I have thought about asking her for my re-design as well, but it's not in the books for me just yet. I have to save up for the holidays! x
ReplyDeleteThese are great goals V! I look forward to seeing you accomplish them all, especially starting a family♥ Love the new look for the blog and i really like the new name for your jewelry shop! xx
ReplyDeleteThe blog looks lovely and by your list it sounds like you are determined to get your life under control and enjoyable which is great! I hope your health starts being nicer to you, though, because it makes me sad every time I read that you're sick.
ReplyDeleteAw I love your blog makeover! It looks very neat and sophisticated :). Your blog is really one of my favourites. I always want to be more creative and productive after I read your posts (especially after this one). I was actually recently just going to write out all my goals. After reading this post I definitely think I'm going to have to get on it. I hope you're feeling better soon!:)
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feel better soon, love the new layout!
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steffy
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Ah I am loving the new look Veronika! Do you do this entirely on your own? You're seriously so talented. I'm so sorry to hear you've been hit with the flu, especially after all the health issues you've already faced the past while, but at least this one is seasonal - everyone gets it around this time of the year and I'm sure you'll recover soon! Loving this post too - that pic of you and Martin is just beyond adorable.
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Alex xoxo
great goals! good luck!
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Sorry you've been sick! Seems like there's a nasty virus going around, I just got over it myself! Nevertheless, I'm glad I found your blog, and was able to look through some of your previous fashion posts! I LOVE your style and you're such a beautiful person! Totally looking forward to more posts :)
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I love the goals you set for yourself, especially the once a month date with yourself. What a great idea! Love reading your blog. Thanks for sharing with us.
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The blog looks great :) Hope you feel better soon. I love the idea of writing out goals. I have a few similar goals that I would like to achieve as well. Thanks for sharing with us :) Hope you have a great weekend. xo
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Purple is a favorite color of mine. I love it! Hope you feel better and get to start you new goals soon.
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no apologies necessary! this post is filled with beauty, insp and your lovely essence of sparkling spirit!! 1st of all, i adore the new theme Veronika, looks amazing as all get out. i am so sorry to hear about this flu bug hitting you up though, you needed that like a hole in the head. blast! hope you feel better very soon. you've used this time well though, the goal list is great!
ReplyDeletethe new shop name is really sweet, foxes are my most beloved creature in the whole world. have you seen this? honestly i cried within the 1st 30 seconds so be forewarned, it gets ya where the animal lover instinct lives.
your artist date idea is brill, i like that one a whole lot!! happy Sunday wishes lades, sending you all the good vibes by airborne transport asaps. xo ♥
What a great posts! And those four pictures are amazing :)
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Haylee
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Thank you for an inspirational blog! :)
ReplyDeletethese are very practical goals. :)
ReplyDeletehope you feel better soon, sweetie!
bedroomocean.blogspot.com
oh bummer! I hope you are on the road to recovery quickly! I really like all of your goals... especially to have a artist date with yourself and to get together with friends for a potluck dinner!
ReplyDeleteI love the pictures in this post - simply stunning!
xx
Here&Now
Ahh I love posts like these! Thank you for sharing <3
ReplyDeleteI could apply so many items of your list to myself! I think I'm going to take example from you and make my own goal list...
ReplyDeleteWould you share what you learn about gluten free desserts? I'd love to know a bit more since a friend of mine is celiacous.
Plan for a family!!!! How CUTE are your adorable outfits gonna look with a big ol' preggo belly! AH I can't wait to see that!! xD
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