January 2009: On January 9th, Cherish Toronto was introduced.
January 2010: Goals were set for the year 1,2,3,4,5 (all of which were eventually accomplished) and I had a quick getaway to NYC.
January 2011: My living room got a quick & colourful makeover with a fresh coat of Flamingo's Dream.
January 2012: Bedside tables were found and plans were coming together for guest room decor in the new condo.
January 2013: Crickets...
So far this year I've been feeling rather uninspired. That's not to say that things aren't happening - in fact I've tackled a few projects (closet organization and an art wall), but I'm not excited about anything new. I'm having a hard time putting my finger on the problem, but I think it might be this:
Inspirational quote via Girl Hearts Camera
The blogging community here in Toronto is made up of some very, very, very talented people, many of whom I consider "blogger friends", and I often make the mistake of comparing my efforts to theirs. Big mistake. Big. Huge! Many of these bloggers have either been a guest on CityLine, appeared on Steven & Chris, or have been featured in Style at Home magazine. Is it weird to be super happy for all of these amazing bloggers, while at the same time being just a little bit jealous? They make we want to step up my game, and I'm struggling to get there, but I often feel that what they're doing is soooo much better than what I'm doing. I mean, look at what these bloggers have up to over the past year:
Christine Dovey of Bijou and Boheme
Christine set the tone for her entire home with Project Kitchen Gorgeous:
Christine set the tone for her entire home with Project Kitchen Gorgeous:
Image via Bijou and Boheme
Jennifer Flores of Rambling Renovators
Jennifer and her husband Sean have mastered the skills of home renovation:
Image via Rambling Renovators
Vanessa Francis of Decor Happy
Vanessa is an interior designer by trade and her home reflects her talent:
Image via Decor Happy
Sarah Gunn of Sarah Gunn Style
Sarah is the Queen of DIY and is a regular Cityline Guest Expert:
Image via Sarah Gunn Style
Tim Lam of Design Maze
Sarah is the Queen of DIY and is a regular Cityline Guest Expert:
Image via Sarah Gunn Style
Tim Lam of Design Maze
Tim always puts together beautiful rooms:
Image via Style at Home
Lindsay Stephenson of Little House Blog
Lindsay and hubby Aubrey recently finished a kitchen renovation:
Image via Little House Blog
So what are my thoughts for the year ahead? I think that it's an honour to be acquainted with such an incredibly talented group of bloggers who delight their readers by chronicling their DIY, design and renovation projects online. In 2013, I hope to by INSPIRED by them, and yet CONFIDENT enough in my abilities to find joy in my own home.
