This photo album was my last creative output before Christmas. It was a commission, for which I am most grateful, and the last in a series of have-to projects that, along with the rest of the seasonal duties and festivities, left me a bit, well, uncreative.
I'm sure it's still in there somewhere, beneath layers of exhaustion, though a break is certainly much needed and will hopefully be restorative. I haven't cleaned up the mess. Yet. The entire house is oddly rearranged with clutter and goodies amid the decorations; there are two teenagers upstairs that don't know it yet, but today we are going to restore order.

Then comes the cleaning and organizing in my studio. A fresh start... yes. I believe that is what we are granted every day, but especially when looking toward a new year. I haven't made a list of resolutions but when I do, they will be very different from those of years past.
Whatever this day finds you creating, clearing, renewing, I hope it is calm, mindful and blessed. Happy Monday!


Comments

Caterina Giglio said…
ah yes, organization for a new Year!! wonderful, and wishing you a fabulous year dear Patti!! xo
Seth said…
A beautiful creation!!
Ragamuffin Gal said…
Patti ~
Wishing you many many blessings in the new year! Your photos are so pretty with this post, I always enjoy my visits here on your blog.
I'm so sorry I didn't get here sooner to wish you a Happy New Year. Like you said in your post, life gets in the way of plans. Here's to a pain free year (wouldn't that be the best gift EVER?), fun, good health, and art. Best wishes for 2011, dear friend.
Jill zaheer said…
What a wonderful looking album and so glad you completed all of your "must dos" for 2010. That is the beginning of feeling great! Best wishes for a super 2011- with lots of creativity, organization :), good health and joy!
Jennifer said…
You do beautiful work, Patti.

The new year is over a week old, but I still wanted to stop by and wish you a happy new year and thank you for being here.
Karin Bartimole said…
Here's to a sense of renewal, in what ever form it takes. I know I have tons and hours of work in the organizing and moving stuff around department - enough to overwhelm - so until that can even begin to happen, I'm simply working on the resolution of change in outlook, and truly living the good old Serenity Prayer of accepting the things I cannot change, until and when I can change them.
New Year blessings to you - may it bring you fulfillment of dreams, and renewed healthful energy.
xoxo K
Gaby Bee said…
I haven't visited in a while and you've been doing some great works. This creation is gorgeous, Patti!

Happy New Year to you and all your loved ones. Hope 2011 brings you loads of love, laughter and creativity.

Gaby xo
I really thought I left a comment on this post!? The album is gorgeous; they must be so thrilled! I hope you're recovering from the holidays, resting up, and getting inspired to make more fabulous art. And thanks for the sweet comment about my new header! many hugs!
Anonymous said…
hello sweets! i've been meaning to email you lately -- you sweet, sweet thing! but i'm side-tracked and lame sometimes.

love the newest journal. this is just lovely! the blue is such a happy hue!

i'm doing the cleaning and organizing thing now too. after being sick for so long i can't stop -- not sure why, but i'm certainly not complaining.

happy new year, lovely one!

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