December 31, 2011

Five Ways To Welcome Change In The New Year


New Year Resolutions!!
Raise your hand if you've had a crazy year with lots of changes--good, bad, or otherwise. OK! Just as I thought; we're all in this together.

"Five Ways to Welcome Change in the New Year" Happy New Year!

1. Make time for change, than Jump right into it.
2. Become a grateful person for change.
3. When change is the "thing" to do, than do it.
4. Encourage someone when you feel like no one encourages you,
it has a changing effect.
5. The biggest change is to reinvent yourself nothing is predictable, easy or always peaceful, leave behind a fearful heart and ask what makes you come alive and go do it.
"Inspiring change"

To all my blogging friends who have shared another year inspiring one another in countless hours of friendship, encouragement and inspiration deeply influenced by each and everyone of you, Bonne Année (French New Year)...Good Health, Good Year!

40 comments:

LizlovesVintage said...

Yes!! Raising my hand here..
Happy New Year!
2012 is going to be a great year ;)
xxx Liz

Rosemary@villabarnes said...

My hand is raised, and I totally agree with your advise. Have a Happy New Year Dore. Looking forward to exchanging visits in 2012, and beyond.
xoxoRosemary

Parisienne Farmgirl said...

I loved the title of your last post.. isn't that the truth!! Hoping you too have a Bonne Année! I get so jazzed with the thought of a fresh start don't you? Even if it's just mental.
Fondly,
Angela
Parisienne Farmgirl's Big Announcement and Giveaway

Anonymous said...

This all very new for me but I am looking forward to an exciting 2012 full of change!!!;)

Farm Girl said...

That is a great list, good things to remember.
I hope you have a blessed New Year!
Kim
My Field of Dreams :)

Laura @ 52 FLEA said...

My hand is raised!
Looking forward to the new year and sharing lots through our blogs. Wishing you health and happiness in 2012.
Happy New Year,
Laura :)

Razmataz said...

Wishing you a wonderful New Year full of creativity, joy and some unexpected adventures to keep things interesting.

Happy New Year Dore!

Castles Crowns and Cottages said...

À toi aussi mon amie...

What a lovely year it has been Doré, having learned from each other, helping one another. That is what life is TO ME. CHANGE is most definitely on the horizon, it always is. But it takes courage to go with the ebb and flow, doesn't it dearest? THANK YOU, MERCI BIEN for all of your words and advice and I wish YOU a prosperous new year!

Anita

Sissie's Shabby Cottage said...

I'm fired up and ready to go. Bring on 2012!!!

Happy New Year Dore'!

hugs
Sissie

Crimson Heart Studios said...

Yes my year has been full of crazy goodness, and I have become very good at reinventing myself. I wanted to send you my burlap garland from my giveaway. It just seems fitting that Burlap Luxe should have burlap garland. Contact me and I'll sent it right out. Have a blessed New Year, Cindy

Kim @ French Country Antiques said...

Loved #5, Dore about reinventing yourself. My hand is raised with all the rest. Looking forward to another great blogging year!

Amy Chalmers said...

Yes Dore, I get excited about the new things I am learning and all the inspiration to be found through blogland~looking forward to seeing you in the New Year darling!

Marie Lost Bird Studio said...

Have a very happy 2012,Dore.
Hugs,
Marie

Karena said...

Perfect thoughts Dore!
All the best in 2012!

I hope you will enter my Giveaway From Serena & Lily!

xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena

The Cottage Market {Andrea} ♥ said...

Absolutely Gorgeous! What a fabulous blog -- i am so happy that i found you at Katherines Corner!!! i am your newest follower -- if you ever have a chance to drop by thecottagemarket.com -- i would love to see you! wishing you the best new year ever!!!!

summersoul said...

bonne annee! Change is not always easy but oftentimes yields happiness.

xo

Thistle Cove Farm said...

Be careful what you wish for...

May the worst of 2012 be from the best of 2011; Happy New Year from Thistle Cove Farm.

savvycityfarmer said...

you always inspire ... and delight

HAPPY NEW YEAR dear dear friend

Lynne said...
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Lynne said...

~* I apologize. I am having a bit of a problem with blogger tonight*~

Dore,
I wish you and your family wonderful New Year!
I love to visit you at night, with a cup of tea, or an occasional glass of wine. You inspire creativity and peacefully woven dreams.
~Lynne
[w/L]

Tiff said...

I am excited by the possibilities and potential changes to come in the new year! I feel so lucky to be a part of this wonderful inspirational and ever changing blogging community! Happy 2012 from down under in Australia! X

Atelier de Campagne said...

Dore, we wishing you an creative and inspirational 2012, a healthy and Happy New Year.
Johan and Atelier

Castles Crowns and Cottages said...

Good morning precious friend!!!

I have my NEW YEARS DAY post up; the one you had seen on the sidebar was one that I was going to post LAST NIGHT as a quick HAPPY NEW YEARS message, but I deleted it and just waited for today. Come on by and see my Etsy creations!

Have a lovely Jan.1!!!! Anita

Anonymous said...

Happy, Happy New Year to you and yours, dear Dore!!! You inspire and encourage us with each and every one of your beautiful blog posts!
Hugs,
Zuzu

Sueann said...

All good advice!!!
Happy New Year
Hugs
SueAnn

Unknown said...

...happiest new year dearest Dore!
may 2012 be a most fanciful journey...
xo, Rosemary

Castles Crowns and Cottages said...

My darling one,

I means THE WORLD TO ME that you enjoyed my post. If you are interested in a gray bird, I can look for the gray paper. Where I get my paper, there are so many fabulous colors. What a magnificent idea! And it would be lightly glittered in platinum...ahhhhhhh.....theatres, birds, what more could we ask for? The possibilities are endless. How are you? Did you have a great New Years? I have been enjoying working in my studio. So fun to be off from work and all the stress.

Sending you wishes for a creative and wonderful week. Talk soon, Anita

Sandi~A Cottage Muse said...

I am ready to embrace change Dore ~ it's time!
Wishing you peace, love and happiness, you deserve it all!!

Marlene said...

Dore, Happy New Year! Love your resolutions They are soooo true! embrace the change..join it..don't fight it...because its usually there to teach you something!!!! Blessing to you my friend for the New Year!!!! xoxo Marlene

michelle said...

Happy New Year Dearest Dore! These are perfect and things that I am trying to incorporate into my life this year, especially leaving behind a fearful heart.
Thank you for all your inspiration, you are light and a dear soul. May all your dreams come true.
xoxoxo

Fresh Vanilla For C said...

Hi~~
Just discovered your blog and I am so glad that I did!!! It is wonderful. Looking forward to following you in 2012!!
~Cheryl
FreshVanillaForC.blogpsot.com

Cindy Adkins said...

Wishing my two beauties a Happy New Year filled with happiness!! I hope you got my email about the movie with the exact gorgeous hourglass!!!

Okay, so I have to tell you that 2011 was one crazy year--so, my hand was definitely up when you asked that question...But, now with the new books becoming bestsellers, I am totally excited and can always remember that they came out at the end of that year that was so filled with drama...Okay, I admit it, I am not sure that my life has ever been drama-free. lol

Happy Drama-Free 2012!!!!
Love,
Cindy

Cindy Adkins said...

P.S. For the last week, for some reason, I keep thinking about the movie, Eat Pray Love--she found balance...and that is my word for 2012.

Elizabeth at Eiffel Tells said...

Great list........Have you any suggestions for how to maintain one's commitment to change?
Warm regards

Anonymous said...

Happy New Year and thank you for such a wonderful post. As one of your new followers, I'm looking forward to 2012 and the inspiration you share with everyone!
Blessings to you and your family.

Seawashed said...

Dore, I missed this post! Thank you for coming by and leaving me a 'letter' comment on my Seawashed blog. What delight it brought me this morning. I just want you to know that you never need apologize for not writing back. I am a letter writer...it comes easy for me. I know this is not so for most people. I send letters because I like to. Most people like to chat on the phone(or nowadays text)...not me. I've never been a phone person. Your comment was a letter to me. ox love you girlie! our hearts are flowing in the same current of the pacific sea. like mermaids we move through the depths together. ox Kerrie

Seawashed said...

I noticed your comment above from Atelier de Campagne...guess what? they are going to be at the Antique Fair in Sacramento this Sunday. I'm planning on going!

Christel said...

Dear Dore, great advise! Numbers two, four, and five , have had a wonderful influence on my own life this past year. I have met so many wonderful, creative people, and truly feel welcomed and encouraged by my fellow artisans. I feel I have found my true calling, my spirit soars when I am around inspiring people like you! Here's to a wonderful 2012, I am so looking forward to seeing what your beautiful mind will create, and captivate us with! Love, and Blessings my friend, Christel

Ivy and Elephants said...

Happiest New Year to you too! I just love your thoughts...so much so I featured them at our blog.

Paula

Cindy Adkins said...

Thank you, Dore! Happy New Year to you, too. So far, 2012 has started out very challenging for me...so I'm open for change, yes! The best thing that happened for me in 2011 was starting my blog and meeting SO many wonderful people through it, such as you! So, here's to more blogging in the new year!
Hugs, Cindy