New Year, New Goals!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMTNxyWASQttqzMsvOEonZT10sb6LBMgINz3UmBACb0MxboqwNleJau6vpoBGzlYglxRJzSgtSbXDNb_-1f-2bOIAn_kk2tQTySQCm6PcCJsU2wnTHhBFhwUtyuh8gZG5F50dPEgf501Q/s1600/desk+007.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="286" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMTNxyWASQttqzMsvOEonZT10sb6LBMgINz3UmBACb0MxboqwNleJau6vpoBGzlYglxRJzSgtSbXDNb_-1f-2bOIAn_kk2tQTySQCm6PcCJsU2wnTHhBFhwUtyuh8gZG5F50dPEgf501Q/s400/desk+007.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I usually write up my goals for the new year on New Year's Day but this year I decided to take some time to myself yesterday.  If you're a long time reader, then you know that I don't make resolutions.  Instead, I take my cue from <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Write-Down-Make-Happen-Knowing/dp/0684850028"><span style="color: #b45f06;">Write It Down, Make It Happen</span></a>, and write down what I want to happen in the new year.  I didn't accomplish everything I wrote down last year but I knew that <a href="http://habituallychic.blogspot.com/2010/01/new-year-new-you.html"><span style="color: #b45f06;">2010</span></a> was going to be a year of planting seeds that would eventually bloom in 2011.  I already have so many things planned that I'm very excited for January, usually not my favorite month due to the weather.  So instead of focusing on negative resolutions that we all inevitably break, I like to focus on the positive.  Here's to a great new year for all of us! </div><ol><li><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><strong>I will continue to build my business and blog in 2011.  </strong>This was first on my list last year and will always an ongoing process.  I'm so grateful to all the sponsors who have signed on and allowed me to spend time on blogging, all the clients who hired me to design their homes, all my loyal readers, and all the wonderful people I met last year.  I can't wait to see what happens this year!</div></li><li><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><strong>I will travel more in 2011!</strong>  This is always on my list too but I hope to take more time to get away this year.  I already have a trip to Miami and a cruise scheduled for the beginning of February so I feel like I'm starting out on the right foot.  </div></li><li><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><strong>I will have my book proposal picked up in 2011.</strong>  I already met with a publisher and have been contacted by many others.  I have decided to work with a collaborator since I realized that I have no idea what I'm doing and I'm excited to finally present my ideas.  </div></li><li><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><strong>I will contribute to ELLE DECOR in 2011.</strong>  I've already been asked to write for the website and have pitched an amazing house of a friend for the magazine so I can't wait to get started on this task.  ELLE DECOR has the most similar aesthetic to my blog and I've always wanted to contribute and am beyond excited to be working with them! </div></li><li><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><strong>I will design another bachelor pad in 2011.</strong>  I really enjoy designing for men and would love to pick up another male client. I interviewed for one but the owner ended up being transferred for work.  If anyone knows of anyone who needs help, please send them my way! </div></li><li><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><strong>I will date more in 2011!</strong>  I used to joke that my not having a boyfriend was not for a lack of trying.  Well, I couldn't really say that last year since all I did was focus on work.  I will definitely be making time for my personal life and if anyone knows anyone for this goal, feel free to let me know! Bonus points if they have all their own hair and an accent! </div></li><li><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><strong>I will take a class in 2011.</strong>  This one is always on my list and I have yet to take French lessons or learn more about antiques.  I'll see if I can finally check this off my list in 2011. </div></li><li><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><strong>I will schedule more Sunday brunches in 2011.</strong>  This seems like a silly goal but sometimes it's more fun to make time to relax with friends on a Sunday than to schedule a dinner or a lunch during the work week.  </div></li><li><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><strong>I will wear more color in 2011.</strong>  I used to wear more color but somehow along the way, my winter closet has become a sea of grey with a little plum thrown in as an accent.  Not very exciting.  Maybe I should buy a red dress to help with goal #6.  </div></li><li><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><strong>I will be really happy in 2011!</strong> I can already tell this is going to be a great year! </div></li></ol><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div>Even though this is a little late, I'm going to leave you with the same quote from Edith Lovejoy Pierce that I left you with last year. "We will open the book. Its pages are blank. We are going to put words on them ourselves. The book is called Opportunity and its first chapter is New Year's Day!" Happy New Year!

New Year, New Goals!

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Best of the Week on BB&B

<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Thank you to everyone who helped me reach my goal. I ended the year with 1018 sales in my shop: <a href="http://www.lauratrevey.etsy.com">Watercolors by Laura Trevey</a>. Also, congrats to <a href="http://www.littlebluedeer.com/">Shari</a>, you won the $40.00 giveaway, I can't wait to see what you pick...I have so many exciting things planned for this New Year 2011, so stay tuned... but for today, here is a look at what you may have missed this past week. Enjoy your weekend!</span></div><a href="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lcwxm1RCPN1qdazhzo1_500.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><img alt="" border="0" src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lcwxm1RCPN1qdazhzo1_500.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 332px;" /></span></a><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://brightboldbeautiful.blogspot.com/2010/12/bright-ideas-creative-work-spaces-and.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Bright Ideas: Creative Work Spaces and Organizing Tips</span></a></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://brightboldbeautiful.blogspot.com/2010/12/personal-message-and-inspiration-for.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" >A Personal Message and Inspiration for 2011</span></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><a href="http://brightboldbeautiful.blogspot.com/2010/12/color-inspiration-beige-stripes.html"></a></span><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://brightboldbeautiful.blogspot.com/2010/12/color-inspiration-beige-stripes.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Color Inspiration: Beige Stripes</span></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><a href="http://brightboldbeautiful.blogspot.com/2010/12/color-inspiration-beige-stripes.html"></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 18px; "><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span">Be sure to meet back here on Monday for a fabulous giveaway from <a href="http://www.potterybarn.com/" style="color: rgb(85, 136, 170); text-decoration: none; ">Pottery Barn</a>.</span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span">You won't want to miss it, believe me!</span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span">2010 In Review ~ <a href="http://brightboldbeautiful.blogspot.com/2010/12/christmas-wishes-best-of-blogs.html" style="color: rgb(85, 136, 170); text-decoration: none; ">Best of Blogs of 2010</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><a href="http://brightboldbeautiful.blogspot.com/2010/12/top-10-of-2010-favorite-blog-posts.html" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); text-decoration: underline; ">Top 10 of 2010 Blog Posts</a> on Bright Bold and Beautiful</span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span">and more <a href="http://brightboldbeautiful.blogspot.com/search/label/best%20of%202010" style="color: rgb(85, 136, 170); text-decoration: none; ">Best of 2010</a> posts... </span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 18px; "><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 18px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 18px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 18px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 18px; "><div style="text-align: center; display: inline !important; ">More ways to follow BB&B</div></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 18px; "><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 18px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 18px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 18px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 18px; "><div style="text-align: center; "><a href="http://www.lauratrevey.etsy.com/" style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153); text-decoration: none; ">shop</a> * <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bright-Bold-and-Beautiful/97289702690?ref=ts" style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153); text-decoration: none; ">facebook</a> * <a href="http://twitter.com/lauratrevey" style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153); text-decoration: none; ">twitter</a> * <a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/701019/bright-bold-and-beautiful" style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153); text-decoration: none; ">bloglovin</a> * <a href="http://lauratrevey.tumblr.com/" style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153); text-decoration: none; ">tumblr</a></div></span></span></span></div></span></div></span></span></div></span></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >photo: </span><a href="http://allthingselegant.tumblr.com/post/2543251182"><span class="Apple-style-span" >tumbl</span>r</a></div></div></div></div>

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Happy New Year!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMKlVwvO5vQwoDgpaFpDb0MLvtRYQoPpO_uAV6iKi3uxQmKIaqYrrkD6DY2nh0qs9PbEVb36XVjl4kgTiNbVPLr3m_8zipU6jUGgb8snPqNwxciVMvanwpKKwYLG8makCfr6CCCqhZ_eI/s1600/new+years+eve+roxanne+lowit.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMKlVwvO5vQwoDgpaFpDb0MLvtRYQoPpO_uAV6iKi3uxQmKIaqYrrkD6DY2nh0qs9PbEVb36XVjl4kgTiNbVPLr3m_8zipU6jUGgb8snPqNwxciVMvanwpKKwYLG8makCfr6CCCqhZ_eI/s1600/new+years+eve+roxanne+lowit.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #c27ba0; font-size: large;">Another fresh new year is here . . .</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #c27ba0; font-size: large;"></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #c27ba0; font-size: large;">Another year to live!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #c27ba0; font-size: large;">To banish worry, doubt, and fear,</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #c27ba0; font-size: large;">To love and laugh and give!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #c27ba0; font-size: large;">This bright new year is given me</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #c27ba0; font-size: large;">To live each day with zest . . .</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #c27ba0; font-size: large;">To daily grow and try to be</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #c27ba0; font-size: large;">My highest and my best!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: #c27ba0;"></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #c27ba0; font-size: large;">I have the opportunity</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #c27ba0; font-size: large;">Once more to right some wrongs,</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #c27ba0; font-size: large;">To pray for peace, to plant a tree,</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #c27ba0; font-size: large;">And sing more joyful songs!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #c27ba0; font-size: large;">-William Arthur Ward</span></div>

Happy New Year!

Another fresh new year is here . . . Another year to live! To banish worry, doubt, and fear, To love and laugh and give! This bright new yea...

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Happy New Year

<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Happy New Year and May all your dreams come true!</span></div><div><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.potterybarn.com/pbimgs/ab/images/dp/wcm/201042/0027/img15m.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 383px; height: 344px;" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.potterybarn.com/products/antique-bar-tray/?pkey=cbaskets-trays"><span class="Apple-style-span" >antique bar tray from Pottery Barn</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Be sure to meet back here on Monday for a fabulous giveaway from <a href="http://www.potterybarn.com/">Pottery Barn</a>. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >You won't want to miss it, believe me!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >2010 In Review ~ <a href="http://brightboldbeautiful.blogspot.com/2010/12/christmas-wishes-best-of-blogs.html">Best of Blogs of 2010</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><a href="http://brightboldbeautiful.blogspot.com/2010/12/top-10-of-2010-favorite-blog-posts.html">Top 10 of 2010 Blog Posts</a> on Bright Bold and Beautiful</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >and more <a href="http://brightboldbeautiful.blogspot.com/search/label/best%20of%202010">Best of 2010</a> posts... See you next year!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 18px; "><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 18px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 18px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 18px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 18px; "><div style="text-align: center; display: inline !important; ">More ways to follow BB&B</div></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 18px; "><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 18px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 18px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 18px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 18px; "><div style="text-align: center; "><a href="http://www.lauratrevey.etsy.com/" style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153); text-decoration: none; ">shop</a> * <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bright-Bold-and-Beautiful/97289702690?ref=ts" style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153); text-decoration: none; ">facebook</a> * <a href="http://twitter.com/lauratrevey" style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153); text-decoration: none; ">twitter</a> * <a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/701019/bright-bold-and-beautiful" style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153); text-decoration: none; ">bloglovin</a> * <a href="http://lauratrevey.tumblr.com/" style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153); text-decoration: none; ">tumblr</a></div></span></span></span></div></span></div></span></span></div>

Happy New Year

Happy New Year and May all your dreams come true! antique bar tray from Pottery Barn Be sure to meet back here on Monday for a fabulous give...

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Habitually Chic Make Up

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsOt-RbbfWUCG14EfiChHGvcSIppthY3o8kpYPLqRiUYhk10-_Q3l0Uv366Yo-QwgK4JPJvBrpHURDECBiiA0NNerOTOs9KyGSNsAnEvTa0_s_nTdl4hNdUGXtoZhooqY736Sz5nwhVkQ/s1600/Habitually+Chic+Make+Up.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="321" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsOt-RbbfWUCG14EfiChHGvcSIppthY3o8kpYPLqRiUYhk10-_Q3l0Uv366Yo-QwgK4JPJvBrpHURDECBiiA0NNerOTOs9KyGSNsAnEvTa0_s_nTdl4hNdUGXtoZhooqY736Sz5nwhVkQ/s400/Habitually+Chic+Make+Up.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'm very lucky that Estee Lauder sends me products to review because I often fall in love with crazy colors that I would never have tried on my own. I've been getting compliments on their red lipstick so I thought I would share it and a few of my other favorites with you.  I think New Year's Eve is the perfect time to try something new! </div><ul><li><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.esteelauder.com/product/649/2127/Product-Catalog/Makeup/Lips/Lipsticks/Pure-Color/Long-Lasting-Lipstick/index.tmpl"><span style="color: #a64d79;">Estee Lauder Extravagant Berry Long Lasting Lipstick</span></a> - Great matte color by itself but even better layer with a lip gloss.  Just found out that it's Limited Edition so get it while you can! </div></li><li><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.esteelauder.com/product/647/9430/Product-Catalog/Makeup/Lips/Lip-Gloss/Pure-Color/Gloss/index.tmpl"><span style="color: #a64d79;">Estee Lauder Extravagant Plum Pure Color Lip Gloss</span></a> - Also fabulous by itself but I love it layered over the Extravagant Berry Lipstick.  You might want to blot some off before you kiss someone at midnight! </div></li><li><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.narscosmetics.com/Blush-C39_makeup_7.aspx"><span style="color: #a64d79;">Nars Mata Hari Blush</span></a> - Looks a little scary bright pink in the compact but actually very natural once it's been applied with a fluffy brush.  Makes me look alive in the winter when I'm pale as a ghost!</div></li><li><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.cledepeau-beaute.com/e/make_base/make_bm09.htm"><span style="color: #a64d79;">Clé de Peu Concealer</span></a> - Worth every penny! Stays creamy and covers without looking like you're wearing concealer.  You'll need this for New Year's Day! </div></li><li><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.cremedelamer.com/templates/products/spp.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CATEGORY8295&PRODUCT_ID=PROD9911"><span style="color: #a64d79;">La Mer The Treatment Fluid Foundation</span></a> - Also worth every penny!  It gives light coverage with SPF 15 that looks natural and feels fabulous! </div></li><li><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.lancome-usa.com/Hypn%C3%B4se-Waterproof/990628,default,pd.html?dwvar_990628_color=Black&start=8&cgid=makeup-mascara"><span style="color: #a64d79;">Lancôme Hypnôse Waterproof Custom Volumn Mascara</span></a> - I love Lancôme mascara and always wear waterproof since it doesn't smudge.  If you wear the red lipstick, it's best to go lighter on the eyes but don't skimp on the mascara. </div></li><li><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.lancome-usa.com/Hypn%C3%B4se-Waterproof/990628,default,pd.html?dwvar_990628_color=Black&start=8&cgid=makeup-mascara"><span style="color: #a64d79;">Smythson Wash Bag</span></a> - There is nothing I love more than pulling out this pretty plum colored make up bag from Smythson.  I don't think they make this exact bag any longer but they do have a fun magenta color still available. Happy New Year!</div></li></ul>

Habitually Chic Make Up

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