So... as is traditional I have spent most of the first week of this year thinking about resolutions. I have decided that drawing up a list of things I really out to do but don't really enjoy doing is no longer the route for me - no more January guilt for me! So this year I have decided that my one resolution is to do more for myself - this means looking after myself properly (I still managed to fit in the perennial exercise resolution then) and taking the time to do more of the things I really enjoy.
And this is where the blog comes in. I have been reading a lot of other blogs for quite a while, mostly on sewing/vintage/craft/interior design, but hesitating to start my own despite finding them all very high quality and inspirational. But this week I have been thinking about all of the things I would like to do and wondering how I can keep myself motivated and make sure I don't slip back into my lazy bad habits and Shazam; I put two and two together and here I am!!!
My plan is to start off by picking up all of the half finished crafty projects I have lurking around the house and documenting my progress every week. I am hoping that I can get into some new stuff as well fairly shortly - I have my first ever dress making pattern I am looking forward to having a go at and am already eyeing up another one (or 20...) lovely vintage patterns on ebay that might have to come an live with me. I also got a book of sock patterns for Christmas so I'm hoping to learn a few new knitting "skillz" there too.
This week I have been making a concerted effort to finish the jumper I started making for my fella (ahem) months ago. It is a lovely green Guernsey and I am hoping it is actually going to fit when I finally finish. Once I work this thing out I will be getting pictures up - hopefully there will be one of him in said jumper very soon!
So there I have it; the first ever post! Hopefully there will be many more to come and I will be able to get my blog into somewhere near as good shape as some of my favourites and people might actually enjoy reading it!
Au Revoir!
Natalia
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Congrats on plucking up the courage to start a blog. I too have just recently done the same.
ReplyDeleteI'm a terrible hoarder of UFOs too. Hopefully I'll get some of those finished this year :)
Good luck!
Hi Natalia
ReplyDeleteI have a new blog too and I'm also about to make my first ever dress! Frightening, huh?
Good luck!