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a brand new morning




It was the perfect start to the brand new year - delicious spelt bread, peach preserves, slow-drip coffee and a bit of world news from the warmth of inside.  I plan on reflecting a lot about the past year, and scribbling out our plans for the next.  My biggest hope for the day is to spend some time cleaning up and starting the year with a fresh home and sorting through old photos for a "wrap-up of 2012" post I've been trying to organize.  I have so much gratitude for the growth I've seen to this space in the past year, and can't wait to continue to share our story with you. Thank you all for inspiring me and welcoming me into your community with open arms.  I feel so blessed.

Happy New Year, friends - from our family to yours, I truly hope this year is your best one yet.

If you find yourself needing a bit more inspiration, this post puts everything into perspective quite perfectly.
(via flowerchilddwelling)

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  1. GabyJanuary 1, 2013 at 1:29 PM

    This 1st photo reminds me of my mom, who makes her coffee just like that. Happy 2013!

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    1. KateJanuary 1, 2013 at 2:38 PM

      Happy 2013 to you too, mama! Making coffee like that is my new favorite way to brew.

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  2. Modern Day MummyingJanuary 1, 2013 at 2:35 PM

    Happy New Year Kate. Thank you somuch for the link you provided... Wow! All I can say is that it's opened up my eyes. A New Year is kind of exciting because of all the possibilities it promises in the next 365 days ahead of us! I have loved coming to your space since discovering it... You have a lovely way.

    Sophie xo

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    1. KateJanuary 1, 2013 at 2:40 PM

      I'm so, so glad that the link could offer some insight. That's exactly what it did for me - I had to share! Just the comfort of knowing that we will never stay stagnant even if we tried is enough to start this year on a high note. Thankful you've found your way over here, and I look forward to getting to know you better in the coming year! :) xo

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  3. ashleyJanuary 1, 2013 at 3:24 PM

    thank-you for that beautiful link. can't wait to see 2013 unfold as have nothing but butterflies {and a 39 week old bubba} in my tummy about it! happy new year to you. xx ashley

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  4. Sarah KyleJanuary 1, 2013 at 9:13 PM

    Happy new year!

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  5. Contemplating BeautyJanuary 1, 2013 at 10:06 PM

    glorious morning (and i love spelt bread too)--and these shots:)

    Can't wait to ring in the new year through blogging with you--looking forward to you
    sharing more of YOU with US!

    xo

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  6. oscarlucindaJanuary 2, 2013 at 3:29 AM

    I love the optimism of a new year...and have a feeling this one will be a pretty ace one too. Looking forward to sharing stories in blogland - and especially can't wait to hear about the journey from a family of three to four! x

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  7. meJanuary 2, 2013 at 5:12 AM

    Beautiful shots - very inspiring! :)

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  8. ImeneJanuary 2, 2013 at 12:55 PM

    Happy New Year!! It looks like a great start to the year

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  9. UnknownJanuary 2, 2013 at 2:28 PM

    These are beautiful photos! Love how bright it is :)

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