And the giveaways go to...
Two Studio Calico November kits go to:
I'm simplifying this year by giving
some serious thought to what makes the holidays the holidays for us,
and focusing on that. Making cookies, listening to Xmas music,
decorating, etc. I don't think we've "had time" to make cookies in
years! Posted by:
AubreySimplify. I used to try to do it
all - now I just pick what I like most and focus on that. With young
kids, they love to help me with things.
I work at a ski resort, so Christmas time is CRAZY!!! I usually have
everything bought by the end of November (with some exceptions of
course). At the beginning of December, I pick a night for myself which
includes egg nog, some classic Christmas music and a lot of wrapping
paper. It's one of my favorite nights.
Posted by:
Kirsten H
And the certificate for Aby Garvey's Get Organized for the Holidays workshop goes to:
This doesn't sound like organizing
- but I have started taking a week off of work around Christmas AND
after - and it has helped enormously. I have time to cook, wrap
packages, and then time to clean up afterward. Posted by:
Amanda
If you are Aubrey, Kirsten H, or Amanda please email me your contact information.
There were so many great ideas on organizing and simplifying the holidays in the comments yesterday. Look for a compilation post of ideas from those comments coming soon.
Ali...I don't know you really, only from what I read here. But I wanted to tell you that I think you are an incredibly graceful woman. Your reaction yesterday shows how gracefully and peacefully you live your life. I admire that in a person, it's not a quality I have. ;)
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Ali, what happened to your big announcement? Maybe tomorrow?
Tess, I'm not sure, but the numbers you might be looking could be the ones on the flickr group?
These?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/monique_moki/2986526213/
and these?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/monique_moki/2987382644/
Hope so! They are so cute!
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Ali - hope you had a great birthday! It's a good day...two very close friends of mine celebrated their birthdays the same day...and what a memorable one at that. Enjoy documenting all that you feel - I think it's a wonderful thing!
p.s. love the pic of Simon holding the flag. gorgeous.
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Hi Ali! I had a quick question for you! I have a huge family. I have 6 siblings and they are all married and they all have children. I would really like to make a mini album (something I can do quick) for Thanksgiving. Something that includes all of them. Do you have suggestions? What kind of projects are you doing for Thanksgiving? I can't wait to start my december daily album! I have everything together! Thank you!
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Hi Ali - I was moved by the grace you displayed yesterday in response to comments. I love your blog and I am a regular visitor. During the holidays... I don't try to stay organized actually. I have worked hard to change my expectations so I have stopped trying to "create" magic and now try to experience the magic that already exists and unfolds in the season. Thanks
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I read with great delight your blog each day and continually am amazed at peoples ability to create such negativity through commenting. I cried at the comments left on Tuesday because I felt they were left to hurt in particular you. For someone who gives so much inspiration and joy, it did not sit well at all and I feel an overwhelming desire to say sorry for those people who admonish without thought or care for others and how it may affect them. Ali, you are very adored, but more than that you graciousness is a gift that is equaled by few
I think the world over celebrated hope on Tuesday
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