Wednesday 1 January 2014

an old year. a new year.




 
well that's 2013 done and dusted. the year really did fly by. i cant believe this time 12 months ago we'd decided to move on from Orange and the madness of packing up the house was about to begin. thank goodness this year there are no moves on the cards and I'm happy about that. our house here feels like home. it's cosy, the neighbours are no trouble, we have space for the chooks and its a nice walk into town to our favourite cafes.

2013 saw me move from hospital nursing to practice nursing and I think I've found my calling. hospital nursing did have me doubting if I'd wasted three years at uni for a career I really wasn't enjoying much. thankfully a job ad caught my attention a few weeks after moving here and I decided to give it a go.

2013 was the year that we added chooks to our family once again. they bring much entertainment and happiness to our days and of course those beautiful fresh eggs.

a change of op-shops too this past year. I've since added a bit of milk glass to the collection as well as Johnson of Australia crockery (I shared my collection too- part 1 & 2) and a fair few vintage sheets were added to the stash too.

on the sewing front 2013 saw me make more clothes for myself, including a bark cloth dress. I also managed to finish the vintage sheet quilt I started a couple of years back.

as for 2014 I've got a couple of things that i hope to achieve. one being to organise my little shop and maybe try a couple of different avenues for selling my wares. i also plan to get involved in more blog swaps and send more mail.. a little handwritten note to accompany something I've made or found that made me think of a particular person as soon as i saw it. another little goal is to actually put some of that time spent browsing pinterest to good use and make some of my pins a reality.

a big thank you to all those lovely ones who have dropped by my blog this past year. your comments and encouragement brings a smile to my face. may 2014 bring you happiness and a chance to fulfil some of those hopes and dreams. x

17 comments:

  1. Happy New Year to you Zara, you and your man both look great! x

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  2. That beautiful bark cloth dress still makes me smile, Zara xxx

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  3. Happy New Year, Zara - I totally loved that barkcloth dress, so pretty! x

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  4. Such a lovely dress Zara. Lovely to get an update from you. I really should get back to my blog!

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  5. Happy New year Zara, a lovely and happy year to you. Keep it up - lovely to read your adventures throughout the year

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  6. Is it really a year since you packed up that sweet cottage in Orange?
    I'm so pleased it is all working out well for you in your new location. Looking forward to following all your adventures this coming year. xx

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  7. Happy 2014! I'm with you on being grateful not to be facing a move! What a wonderful year you had!

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  8. hooray for a new year and new adventures....so love visiting your space here zara.....may all your wishes for 2014 be filled !. Al x

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  9. Happy New Year to you, Zara. It's been so lovely getting to know you through your blog and I'm looking forward to another year of Zaranne Handmade:) xox

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  10. The bark cloth dress is beautiful - fits you perfectly xxxx Happy New Year

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  11. Happy New Year Zara x
    Glad you found your niche re nursing...I could tell you weren't completely happy in a hospital setting and I felt for you.
    Btw, that's a spunky b.f. you've got there Missy ;)

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  12. Happy New Year Zara. What a fabulously creative 2013 you have had. I can't wait to read about all of your 2014 adventures. Warmest wishes to you and your lovely man. Melinda x

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  13. Happy New Year Zara. I'm really enjoying seeing your beautiful new creations. I also happy for you that you've found your calling re nursing. xx

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  14. Happy New Year Zara! You've had a great year and it's always a joy to pop into your lovely space here and see what you guys have been up to.... All the best to you and your lovely man for a wonderful 2014!!! Mel xxx

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  15. You sound very content Zara, I hope this year is just as lovely for you.
    Kate xx

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  16. Happy New Years Zara!!! What a fabulous year 2013 has been for you... I've loved popping by throughout the year to see what you've been up to and can't wait to see what 2014 brings for you.

    I have very similar goals this year - good luck!! xx

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  17. Lots of plans ahead Zara. I enjoyed reading this post. You've achieved many things over the past year and I've enjoyed watching your creative journey. What a big spunk your Mr is in this picture too ;)

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