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Merry Christmas To You … And Me!

December 24, 2014 By Linda 7 Comments

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Happy holidays, my friends!

 

I want to send out a warm greeting on this chilly Chicago Christmas eve morning to thank you all for stopping by here and checking up on me and my home! Your kind comments and emails have filled my heart, make my days so much better …

 

and have given me the motivation to keep plugging along.

 

And speaking of plugging along, I’m determined to make 2015 The Year of the Blog.

 

And what does that mean, you ask?

 

Well, I plan to post more. With a real schedule. Fingers crossed.

 

I plan to set real, tangible goals for the blog. Still working on those.

 

And I plan to improve my photography. Starting with an early-gift-to-me of a new camera (a Nikon 7100) and a new 35 mm lens. I’ve watched two 20-minute YouTube videos just to learn how to use the dials and set up the settings.

 

But I’m so excited to start this new chapter. To forge a new path. To embark on this journey. To usher in a new year. To set off on …

 

coming up with the corniest of phrases to talk about The Year of the Blog …

 

… when all I should say is:  Bring it on, 2015!

 

I hope you’ll all come along with me on this journey. Follow the path. Read the chapter …

 

but never, ever drink the Kool-Aid!

😉

Linda

P.S. The camera settings for my first attempt at a bokeh Christmas tree photograph using the new camera and 35 mm lens were taken from this blogger’s amazing Christmas tree photo tutorial.

 

P.P.S. You can find my full 2014 Holiday Home Tour by clicking here …

Red White Christmas Decor

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  1. ColleenB.~ Texas says

    December 24, 2014 at 5:20 am

    Wishing you and your family a Very Merry Christmas.

    Merry Texas Christmas, You All
    Merry Texas Christmas, You All
    May your Days be Sunny and Bright
    May your heart be Happy and Light
    Merry Texas Christmas, You All

    Merry Texas Christmas, You All
    We have no jingle bells or sleigh
    To display on Christmas Day
    There’s not much snow down Texas way
    But we sure mean it when we say
    Merry Texas Christmas, you all …

    Going to be in the 60’s here in Texas for Christmas Day

    Reply
    • Linda says

      December 24, 2014 at 8:41 am

      Love your song, Colleen! And a Very Merry Sunny & Bright Christmas to you!!! 🙂 Linda

      Reply
  2. Gerri K says

    December 24, 2014 at 7:54 am

    Linda, Thank You for a great year of blogging. I’ve learned so much. Looking forward to 2015. Merry Christmas!!

    Reply
    • Linda says

      December 24, 2014 at 8:41 am

      Thank you Gerri! And thank you for always leaving the loveliest of comments!!! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! 🙂 Linda

      Reply
  3. karen@somewhatquirkydesign says

    December 24, 2014 at 11:08 am

    Hey Merry Christmas my friend.

    Reply
  4. Flortec says

    December 27, 2014 at 2:04 pm

    Next year we plan to embark on several home improvement projects – it promises to be time-consuming and tiring! I like the Santa hat on top of the tree – a belated Merry Christmas.

    Reply
  5. laura@top this top that says

    December 28, 2014 at 9:30 am

    oh, i am so glad that 2015 will be the year of the blog for you.. I mean what would you do with that gorgeous work space if you didn’t! Love you, your blog and hope you had a wonderful christmas. happy new year!

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