Looking Forward, Goals & Accomplishments

I LOVE winter.

That being said, I suppose I'm getting ready for spring. NOT SUMMER, mind you. Cool, rainy, new, hopeful spring.

Summer in Texas is getting almost unbearable for me. This week, I took away all the pine cones that went out after Thanksgiving and before Christmas. I began to think about what I might do on my mantel...and I had a few thoughts.

I'm challenging myself to freshen things up. I want to use all new items - things I've never used on my mantel before. 

I'm sort of excited about it! The large planter above is one of the things I'll probably use. It was a $3.50 thrift store find. The moss inside is dusty and it needs to be replaced. I'm wondering what might be used inside it...

I haven't used milk glass on my mantel before, and I DO have new pieces...so maybe it would work. 

I haven't used this candlestick/cloche anywhere yet...so maybe...

Until this bunny sells on Etsy, he's fair game for an early spring mantel...

I may make an exception for moss balls...or not.

Maybe a new approach to candles or candlesticks is in order...

This mantel redo is going on my TO DO list for this week, though! My week is lining up to be a very busy one.
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Last Week's Goals:

1. Stay diligent with my diet and lose 5 more lbs at least. 
Done. This week went well. I was down 11 lbs on Friday morning! Friday night was difficult. I cheated by eating more of the allowed foods. I was up 2 lbs on Saturday, and was good all day - in spite of birthday cake and other temptations. Down .2 on Monday. GRRRR. 

2. Cook and freeze, slice raw veggies and prep lunches for work and easy dinners. Done.

3. List 10 new Etsy things. Done.

4. Make earrings for Etsy - 6 pairs. NOT DONE.

5. Work 30 minutes on housework each evening. Done Monday, Tuesday, Thursday.

6. 3 blog posts and set up a Facebook page. Done. But it's a whole new world - so different than my personal page works!

7. Set my new toilet in the front bathroom. IN PROGRESS.COMPLICATIONS - of course. Old houses. Blech. I hope I don't have to call a plumber...

This Week's Goals:

1. Stay diligent and do not cheat. Lose 5 more lbs. Track all food eaten in prep for phase 2. 

2. Redo the Mantel with all NEW ITEMS! 

3. Finish two simple projects to photograph and post.

4. Attend Hospice Volunteer Orientation/Training.

5. Work 30 minutes on housework 3 evenings.

6. Research low carb recipes.

7. 3 blog posts.

Word for the Day:
Ecclesiastes 3:1

To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:

Linking With
Sunday
http://southernhospitalityblog.com	Thrifty Treasures
Monday
http://boogieboardcottage.blogspot.com/	Masterpiece Monday
http://diyhshp.blogspot.com/	The More the Merrier Monday
Tuesday
http://www.knickoftimeinteriors.blogspot.com/	Vintage Inspiration Tuesday
http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/	Nifty Thrifty Tuesday
http://cedarhill-ranch. com/	Cowgirl Up!
Wednesday
http://savvysouthernstyle.net/	Wow Us Wednesday
http://ivyandelephants.blogspot.com/	What’s it Wednesday
Thursday
http://nominimalisthere.blogspot.com/	Thursday Open House Party
http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/	Time Travel Thursday
http://frommyfrontporchtoyours.blogspot.com/	Treasure Hunt Thursday
http://www.jannolson.blogspot.com/	Share Your Cup Thursday
Friday
http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/	Feathered Nest Friday
http://twenty-eight-0-five.blogspot.com/	Potpourri Friday
http://shabbynest.blogspot.com/	Frugal Friday
http://www.jenniferrizzo.com/	Fabulously Creative Friday
http://www.atthepicketfence.com/	Inspiration Friday
http://homespunhappenings-tammy.blogspot.com	Rustic Restorations Weekend
http://vintageinteriorblogs.blogspot.com/	Weekend
Saturday
http://funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com/	Saturday Nite Special
http://too-much-time.com	Get Schooled Saturday