Holidays, 2012 recap, and 2013 plans!!!

The title pretty much sums up how things have been, all over the place, yet still perfectly amazing.

We had a fantastic Christmas with our gaggle and for the first year, stayed home with out hosting a big celebration at our house on Christmas. We did however have some friends and family over on Christmas Eve {one of my favorite traditions}. In case you missed the pics on Instagram, here are a few.

 

 

 

{my fav gift, Jennifer Zuener necklace}

 

2012. Where do we start?

Some of our Washington family visited for spring break. We hung out in Tombstone and Tucson.

I guess mid year is when it really kicked off with my bachelorette party in Vegas.

My brother came to AZ.

Of course then there was our wedding. Super cheese ball, but it was such a magical day....professing our love, sharing and being surrounded by our family and friends. I promise I'll share more in the future.

 

We had new floors installed in our home and the exterior painted. {1.5 things down, approximately 763 to go, but who's counting?}

 

I got bangs....

 

My dad and step mom came to AZ again and then JB and I went to Cabo!!!

 

CABO!! I had to say it again, it was that good. However, they neglected to stamp my passport...so it's like I never went. :/ Maybe we need to go twice this year to make up for it?

 

Andre's football season.

 

 

Maddie and Liv in gymnastics.

 

 

And Kage just being plain adorbs.

 

LA vacay to see my bestie!!

I have to say, 2012, you were really good to me. And the world didn't end, thankfully. Cause I'm not ready to be done yet. There is still so much I want to see and experience.

In regards to 2013, it's already been the shizz. I'm so thankful for the time we had together to really kick off the new year. {Josh had 4 days off in a row....that hasn't happened since Cabo and our wedding}

I'm not big on resolutions, but I am super into continuing certain things/behaviors and improving on others.

1. Such as, family time. We tried really hard last year to make weekly traditions in our home and really make the time together count {i.e. no phones, kindles etc.}, instead playing games, watching movies, going to the park and other outings. This year we'll step our game up with more family trips. {hopefully those include San Diego/LA/Disneyland, Cabo and of course good 'ol Washington to see friends and fam.

2. To piggyback off of #1, more alone time with Joshy Bobby....consistent date nights in or out, weekends away and tackling more home projects together.

 

3. Speaking of home projects...I have a list about a mile long. Thinking I'll need to create a separate page to truly hold myself accountable to finishing things. You see, I'm more of a project binger....I'll churn out a million back to back and then radio silence. That's me. This year I plan on improving on that by planning out projects monthly and reaping the benefits of the jazziness. It's also my creative outlet, similar to this blog. Something that I really have been meaning to commit more time to, as I do love it and am so thankful for you reading it. {does that count as 2?}

4. Girl time/me time. It's been almost non existent the last few years. This year, there will be more brunches, shopping excursions, and pampering time. It's a must. {and of course JB will need to go on man dates and do other man stuff}

 

 

 

I think that's it for now. Wishing you the best year yet!!

xo. Patience

 

2011 in review

Good morning sunshine!  I started this blog just about a year ago.  I am beyond thankful for all the people I've met, design inspiration and readers.  I swoon every time I hear from a reader, whether its a comment, email or on FB.  It started out as more of a diary or place to file inspiration, and has evolved into something I really enjoy doing, when I have the time that it!  Hopefully in the new year, time won't be an issue....{who am I kidding, right?}

This year has been huge for our little family, with many exciting milestones for us {an engagement} and our kiddos {Kage learning to walk, Liv and Maddie in gymnastics, and Andre starting tackle football}.  Not to mention some fun crafts and home projects.

In honor of my BBFF, Ange at The Blooming Hydrangea.....I thought I'd share a few of my favorite projects:

Our gray kitchen cabinets {here and here}

Awful photo, I know....I promise I will do a full reveal one day....was hoping to have white subway tile and new counter tops first though.  When I did those posts I was a new blogger, and to be honest, had no idea how to do anything, including photos.

Kage's nursery

I'm almost embarrassed to admit it, but I feel like it was the first room I've done from start to finish and felt complete.  Sure there are things here and there I juxtaposition every now and then.  Even with the older kiddos, there was always a list....yikes!  Note to self, get it together and wrap these projects up.

Seeing Stripes

I know, I know, stripes are pretty popular these days....but I still love mine.  I plan on adding a to this gallery wall this year...and have already thrifted/ordered some items.

Bar cart celebration

I still pinch myself over this one.  How.  Did.  I.  Get.  So.  Lucky?

Who am I kidding, I love the progress in the master, the settee we scored, and my provincial dressing table.

I must say, compared to previous years, I see improvement in myself and the projects we've tackled.  Everything is a learning process, and we are enjoying every minute of it {and laughing at ourselves along the way}.  What can you expect from White Lacquer in 2012, you ask?  A fabulous DIY wedding!!!!  More room reveals, a fun February link party, organization tips {as I undertake our home and ensure everything has a place}, things I wants {my fav}, much more, and lets not forget, family photos!!! {unless you're not into that, let me know, and I'll stop :)}

Thank you Ange for hosting!!!

So excited for this new year!!!!

xo,

Patience

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