be merry!

Before looking ahead, i always find it comforting to reflect on the year gone by and to take notice of all the events that have occurred — both small and significant. I find there is so much to value by recognizing the challenges we have overcome, or how we managed to navigate through uncertainty, or take hold of moments we wish to cherish. I always see things i would have done differently if i knew then what i know now (been there?). But rather than be regretful or critical of some of the choices i made, i'm grateful to have learned something and to have grown as a person. I'm hopeful that i might be guided by this new awareness to steer things a little better in the future, and am optimistic about the promise of a brand-sparkling-new year ahead.

On quite another note, Pete and i have not had a week-long vacation in over two years! So right after Christmas, we're punching-out, signing-off, and logging-out to recharge and re-energize our selves (believe me when i say we need it). In case you're interested, we'll be staying in a tent-on-stilts at a tropical eco-resort where we'll have to carry our own water, will only have a two-burner propane stove to cook on, and solar showers! Should be lots of fun and quite an adventure. Will share some photos when we get back!

Until then...

Wishing you all the very best for a Merry-filled Christmas and a Happy-full New Year too!
(ya, that's a peek at my new holiday fabric line!! more to come soon)
Hugs,
kate
PS: just spotted this notepaper i designed for Gina B. on the finestationery.com blog! Yummy cookie recipe for Santa, too :)