A Fresh Start for 2018!
Happy (almost) New Year, friends! Every time I think of it almost being 2018, I’m second guessing myself because I can hardly believe how another year has flown! And I know it’s the popular thing to do to choose a word for the coming year and all that, but I’ve discovered that God chooses His own word for me and while it’s not always the one I would choose, it is always the one I need.
I’ve kinda been stuck on the same word for the past 3 years, and many of you have witnessed me experience it: change. That’s been a hard one for sure, but also very good in a lot of ways. I’m super-excited about some of the changes that happened in 2017 and how they will unfold into 2018. I’m hoping to keep sharing the DIY here as always, but also writing more from the heart when I can, and I’d love for you all to join me here.
But, let’s just say I could choose my own word for the next year… with the mood I’ve been in since the morning after Christmas, I think I’d choose the word “fresh.” In these past few vacation days, I’ve been taking some deliberate down-time and loving it. I think every last pine needle from Christmas has been removed and replaced with all things fresh and green. I’ve even got lemon oil in the diffuser! And, if you saw my Instagram story, you saw that I even painted a new lemon watercolor for my shelves!
Here’s a little glimpse of all the fresh decor changes along with a little Happy New Year scattered around! I’ve added a few links for items here, but as always, feel free to ask if you have a question about sources! Wishing you all a very happy 2018!
Mandy McKinnon
December 29, 2017 @ 8:22 am
So pretty! As usual! I just love your style! Your lemon watercolor is so darling! If you ever offer your paintings for sale, please let me know! Happy New Year to YOU! May 2018 be your best year yet!
Julie
December 29, 2017 @ 5:06 pm
Thanks so much, Mandy! So kind! And I hope the same for you!
Lauren@SimplyLKJ
December 29, 2017 @ 11:07 am
I love your outlook. I agree, I can usually pick a word but quickly realize God has other plans. I do love the word fresh however.
Everything looks lovely and fresh. Love the addition of the lemons.
Julie
December 29, 2017 @ 5:08 pm
Thanks so much! And yes, my story has been much better since I decided to leave the writing up to God. Happy New Year!
Christa
December 30, 2017 @ 1:47 pm
Happy 2018. Thank you for all your creativity and inspiration you share throughout the year. We keep up our decorations until the Epiphany around here, but I look forward to “FRESHening” up. Last year my word was “Encourage” It was challenging to me. This year my word is going to be “Chocolate”! haha
Julie
December 30, 2017 @ 6:57 pm
Thanks so much!! And I’m with you, girl! I could totally do Chocolate as my word any year 🙂