This is my week of ‘balance’.
It’s a peculiar kind of week really. . . just a group of days between the excitement of Christmas and New Year. For many, it’s a holiday week. . . a week to relax and enjoy the season. I’m using this week to find my equilibrium. . . seek peace and harmony and become balanced again before the start of my busy year.
When I say busy. . . it’s not that crazy kind of busy where we have way too much on and we start to get a tinge of anxiety creeping through our system. . . it’s more the tingly, fun type of busy. For several months now new opportunities and events have been in the planning stages, dates booked on the calendar in advance, many new projects in blueprint form. . . all combining to produce a sense of escalating excitement about the future. I think 2012 is shaping up to be a brilliant year!
While I’m almost bursting with anticipation, I don’t want to share with you too many of the details just yet. . . mainly because I want to take you along on my creative adventures as they happen. What I can tell you is this. . . my business Woodberry Designs is undergoing a transformation in the coming weeks.
Do you remember the Enid Blyton book The Magic Faraway Tree? As a child I loved reading this series of books with the magical ever changing land at the top of the tree. My business is a bit like that tree . . . every now and then magic happens . . . [the land at the top of the tree rotates] . . . and one concept moves on so a whole new one can arrive.
The first obvious change at Woodberry Designs will be an overhaul of the website in January, then the introduction of several new initiatives. To make way for the new, I’ll be retiring a lot of the current patterns . . . it’ll be a fresh start to 2012. If you have any of my original pattern designs on your wish list I suggest you get them now before they are gone. And yes, the web-store will remain open during the holiday period.
My mantra for 2012 is ~ Follow your heart.
It comes from this quote by an unknown author: Follow your heart, but be quiet for a while first. Ask questions, then feel the answer. Learn to trust your heart.
I think 2011 was definitely my year to sit quietly and take it all in. The year entailed many highs with the biggest one celebrating the 20th anniversary of my business and release of my eBook. Unfortunately, it was the eBook that also caused the biggest low. . . but I’m putting that behind me and moving on. I’m trusting my heart!
It’s time for a change and to follow my heart. In 2012 I’ll be concentrating on one style in many varied forms. You can expect to see lots of new and exciting patterns across several mediums. There’s a new creative book ready for release, I’m working on 2 e-course ideas, arranging workshops and. . . there’s a ‘secret’ project underway for early in the year. Hmm. . . yes, I think you will like it!
But for now, I’m taking a week to ‘balance’ my mind, body and soul. . . this entails beach walks, shopping, lots of reading (woo hoo, Santa brought me an E-reader) and lots of lovely family time. Soooooo, whatever you are doing on your ‘in-between’ week – I hope you enjoy it.
Hugs ~ Kerryanne
Larissa says
Oh, I LOVED the Magic Faraway Tree books when I was a child …. So much so that Moonface and Silky regularly made appearances in my own fictional stories… often going on an adventure with my friends and I …. I have actually just (last night) finished reading them to my 3.5yr old daughter at night, lol!!!! … Enjoy your week and have a fantastic rest-up for for new year!! Wishing things go smoothly for you this coming year!!!
Jo in TAS says
Love the mantra! I believe 2012 is going to be a good year for many of us and I look forward to following you along your journey!! In between, I’m relaxing, doing a bit of crafting and spending time with my hubby, son and dog. For the first time in ten years we decided to not go camping and just spend time at home pottering…I love it!
Sew Useful Designs says
Seasons greetings in-betweener! I’m bubbling with excitement sweetheart… it’s contagious! Thank you darling for all the inspiration you have given in abundance this past year – I look forward to your exciting new endeavours in 2012 – and following your continued creative journey of following your heart! Much love my dear friend!
Vikki xoxoxoxo
shez says
beautiful post Kerryanne.xx
Oriel says
Your blogs are very inspiring and inspirational. Wishing you everything you wish yourself for the new year and I look forward to seeing all your new projects. Enjoy your week of relaxation.
Country Nanny says
Fantastic post! I love your mantra and I think I’m going to make it mine too.
Lots of love,
Elisa
Stitchin' time says
Lol, you always leave me wondering what you’ll come up with next!
Cheers,
Robyn
Anonymous says
As a newbie to your amazing blog, firstly my Wishes for you are only the Best that 2012 has to offer. Thanks for all that you have gifted us with this past year and I look forward to what the New Year will bring.
I also love your mantra so will also borrow it as mine this next year as well.
Take Care & God Bless…:)
Beaj….Canada
misteejay says
Sounds like you have a super 2012 in the making – I shall love seeing it all as you reveal your new ideas. Enjoy your ‘in-between’ time.
Hugs
Toni xx
ArtfulLee Designed says
Lovely post Kerryanne. I wish only the best for you in 2012. Thankyou for all the inspiration you have given me and I look forward to seeing your new projects in 2012
Have a great break
Lee:)
Smoochy Kiss says
I so hope I get an invite up your tree some time… You inspire me greatly and give me the courage to reach for greater highs. Thank you and I hope to hold hands and skip with you through your field of discovery in 2012..