31.12.11
29.12.11
2011/2012
I feel like it was only yesterday 2011 started, and now we're already heading towards 2012. Strange how suddenly time flew by. Though I usually get a wee bit melancholic right before the start of a new year, I hope this time will be different. 2011 was a good year. For the first time in a long time I feel like I actually accomplished things.
In 2011, my major project was quitting my anxiety medication, it was hard but worth it. I’m so happy to be free of medication even though sometimes I still miss it, just the thought of not needing it anymore gives me confidence. Though I doubted it at the time, I’m happy I wrote about my struggle here, on my blog. Reading it again helps reminding me I should be proud on myself, and reading your comments again is heartwarming, so sweet!
I’m very thankful I was able to take it easy in 2011, it opened up possibilities for personal development, getting used to the ‘new’ me, taking horse riding lessons again, photography adventures and a lot of blogging, one of my favorite activities throughout the year. It was a year of Lomography, dressing up, collecting and collections, new blog designs, weddings, remembering, bokeh, family, little (thrift)trips, meeting new (wonderful) people and crocheting!
In 2011, my major project was quitting my anxiety medication, it was hard but worth it. I’m so happy to be free of medication even though sometimes I still miss it, just the thought of not needing it anymore gives me confidence. Though I doubted it at the time, I’m happy I wrote about my struggle here, on my blog. Reading it again helps reminding me I should be proud on myself, and reading your comments again is heartwarming, so sweet!
I’m very thankful I was able to take it easy in 2011, it opened up possibilities for personal development, getting used to the ‘new’ me, taking horse riding lessons again, photography adventures and a lot of blogging, one of my favorite activities throughout the year. It was a year of Lomography, dressing up, collecting and collections, new blog designs, weddings, remembering, bokeh, family, little (thrift)trips, meeting new (wonderful) people and crocheting!
Here are some of my favorite 2011 posts:
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| Cookie for my deer Floral china collection |
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| Joris {about how we met} baby Bunnies |
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| Thrifted vase and nibbler Frutsel In to the Forest |
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| Little home tour Lomo Saturday Polaroid |
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| Red Dress Up #15 |
I’m ready for 2012, I’m ready for new steps, little or big, impulsive or planned, I welcome them all with my arms wide open! My biggest challenge in 2012 will be keeping everything balanced. I have so many plans, like making Liefgeval a ‘real’ company, working on and in my new creative space, spending more quality time with friends, meeting new people, seeing the world and of course my new project ‘a Deer a Day’ which is a challenge on its own.
I’m not sure yet how all of this will affect my blog. As I wrote before, blogging has been one of my favorite activities throughout 2011, because I was able to put a lot of time and energy in it. I must admit though that lately I feel more and more pressure to deliver and this sometimes defeats the fun part of blogging, especially if you can’t keep up with your own expectations and perfectionism. I highly doubt I’ll ever stop blogging, but just to prepare you a little, my blogposts might become a bit more unpunctual in 2012, or maybe just in certain periods when my balance is lost ;).
I didn’t make resolutions, I think things will happen when the timing is right. I just have this odd feeling telling me amazing things will happen in 2012, and that everything will be ok. Thanks everyone for being a part of my blog adventures and I wish you lots of love in 2012. Happy new year!
I’m not sure yet how all of this will affect my blog. As I wrote before, blogging has been one of my favorite activities throughout 2011, because I was able to put a lot of time and energy in it. I must admit though that lately I feel more and more pressure to deliver and this sometimes defeats the fun part of blogging, especially if you can’t keep up with your own expectations and perfectionism. I highly doubt I’ll ever stop blogging, but just to prepare you a little, my blogposts might become a bit more unpunctual in 2012, or maybe just in certain periods when my balance is lost ;).
I didn’t make resolutions, I think things will happen when the timing is right. I just have this odd feeling telling me amazing things will happen in 2012, and that everything will be ok. Thanks everyone for being a part of my blog adventures and I wish you lots of love in 2012. Happy new year!
♡ Nikki
24.12.11
Christmas
A very happy {and merry ;)} Christmas everyone! I hope that wherever you are, your days will be filled with nothing but joy ♡. I took this picture today as a little try out for my a Deer a Day project (I just can't wait), and the website is finished so have a peek if you like :).
♡ Nikki
Lomo Saturday
I'm drastically out of lomo's, and haven't had a chance yet to shoot some new ones. Here are some never before shown oldies ;).
I didn't post this one because I looked so serious, next time I should smile a little :)...
Don't know why I didn't post this one, I mean, she's the cutest ♥
This one was taken with the Konica Pop :), it's the view from our kitchen window.
Camera: Diana Mini and Konica Pop
More Lomo Saturday fun:
♡ Nikki
23.12.11
a Deer a Day
Is 365 deer too much? I don't think so! Inspired by all the lovely 365 days projects going around the web I decided to try one myself. It wasn't hard to think of a subject for my project, of course it has to be deer. I have so many of them and I look forward to photograph them beautifully each day, 365 days long. I'll try to not only photograph deer figurines, but everything deer related, hopefully even real deer :). I hope I know what I'm getting myself into, it's challenging, but I like that! I'm currently designing the blog and I'm starting my project 'a Deer a Day' on January first. Meanwhile you can also take a peek at my deer set on flickr. Keep you posted :)!
♡ Nikki
22.12.11
20.12.11
Second Peek
Hello creative space, you have such a pretty white floor, and look there's some furniture as well!
And some pretty things...
And more pretty things...
And with this pretty garland made by Judith, it's a bit Christmasy as well :).
And it was wrapped so pretty! Thank you Judith, the little birdies are happily in my hair :).
I do have a bit of wallpaper stress, I really want to wallpaper the wall behind the closet, but no wallpaper seems to be perfect enough and I seem to be not brave enough :(. Advice anyone?
♡ Nikki
19.12.11
Christmas
I finally found some time to decorate my wood & wool x-mas tree!
We didn't put up a 'real' Christmas tree because last year Frutsel attacked it every night, leaving me to pick up the pieces every morning. I hope she leaves this one alone, because I like it way more than a 'real' one ;)!
Our living room looks so cozy now, I want to keep this little tree on my wall for the entire year!
This little deer is very happy with her place of honor :).
This little lady's face tells you that actually, she wanted the top spot ;).
I really love the decorating part of Christmas... And it's going to be our first Christmas in my mothers new home this year, I'm really looking forward to it :)!
♡ Nikki
17.12.11
Lomo Saturday
It's a little dark (I should buy a flash for my polaroid) but this is my pretty new closet in my wonderful new creative space! I've been so busy the past couple of days I almost forgot about Lomo Saturday, so it's a little late, and a little dark ;) but I'll make it up next time :)!
Camera: Polaroid 340 automatic land camera
More Lomo Saturday fun:
♡ Nikki
15.12.11
Wonderful
The House of Kami opened today, they have such sweet and delicate products. I adore this diy stitching necklace package, so pretty!
Aren't these Christmas decorations darling? Find them on Candy Stripe Cloud!
As you can see I haven't had much time to browse the world wide web for the past week, I've been working on my new headquarters and my mothers new home. Tomorrow is the big move, exciting :)!
♡ Nikki
13.12.11
First Peek
Here's a tiny first peek at my new creative space :)! Joris and I painted some walls last weekend and today my mom and I made a start on the floor, which is going to be a lot lighter when were done with it.
Just being a bit silly here, we had these funny work suits ;). My mom actually did most of the work, she really is one handy momma! I thought I'd stick to the somewhat smaller machinery, I'm kind of clumsy when it comes to these things.
In the last picture you can see that there are two different floors (these came with the house). I really would've liked there to be one type of floor but unfortunately this wasn't possible (yet). I still have to think about something to cover up the black stones, I'm not really a fan of the color black. I can't wait to decorate my new space when were done though!
♡ Nikki
12.12.11
Dear Santa...
1. Cat Chase wallet from Keecie 2. Deer necklace from Nevertheless 3. Shy Bunny plate from The Storybook Rabbit ♡ 4. Jenny Lane's Life's like a Chox of Bogglets and Schradinova's India Lima 5. Collégien Slippers 6. Party dress from Modcloth 7. a Planet Fur creature 8. Snug Brooch from Make Room 9. Ontwerpduo bag from Guten Appetit 10. Enjoy books from Dreumesdromen 11. Big tea mug from Liekeland 12. Phone sleeve from GUP.
Have you made a wishlist yet :)?
♡ Nikki
10.12.11
9.12.11
It's the little things...
Enjoying all the nice things about this season, like woolly cardigans and warm slippers...
Hot drinks, they're extra nice when it's cold outside...
A warmly wrapped boyfriend with a sweet smile...
Winter comfort food with lots of vitamins...
Candlelight...
Christmas lights...
And ordering a pretty new years eve dress.
♡ Nikki
