Recaps of 2014 are so old now that we are already so deep into a new year, right? I told myself that I wasn’t going to do a 2014 recap. I started seeing all of these blog and Instagram posts about accomplishments and milestones in 2014 and I got really discouraged. When I see really amazing things done by other bloggers/people I am inspired but I don’t get a surge of motivation, I get really anxious and critical of myself. The more I saw the highlight reels, the more I started feeling like What the heck did I even do last year?? I did what I always do when I get that knot in my stomach…made a list. I literally wrote down every project I did for clients and myself and you know what? I actually did have a pretty good reason for feeling busy throughout 2014…
room (in progress)
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kitchen
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bedrooms (in progress)
Finley’s rooms
Jamie’s living room
Purvi’s dining room (in progress)
I also brought my sister, Lauren, on to help and she and I also started some local events. We hosted our first makeCLT (formerly makeShop but had to change the name due to trademark issues) and had a blast getting creative with some local ladies. For that complete post click, here.
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says
what a great year you've had! and i am so glad to have found your blog, and more importantly, you! 🙂 cheers to great things ahead!
Lisa @ Shine Your Light says
Beth it was so fun to follow you through all your design projects, home and away!! You are so creative and make each space so interesting, I love your style! Best wishes for a wonderful year ahead with your sweet family and all your business endeavors! Oh and that awesome goal list…..what are fleece lined leggings???? I need them!
Heather Freeman says
I LOVE this post, Beth! My goodness you were a busy lady last year. I'm with you about your "true love" being the hands-on work. Blogging and e-designs are a fun change of pace, but they can't replace the "real thing" for me.
BTW that quote could NOT better describe how I want to go into 2015…I'm an OCD goal-maker and this year I decided the stress of not meeting some goals keeps me from rejoicing in what I HAVE accomplished. For my tendencies, I think it will be healthy to enter 2015 with "intentions" and mindsets rather than concrete goals for my business.
Gosh I wish we could chat about this over coffee sometime!!
Improvement List says
Looks to me like you did a lot this year! Sometimes it takes writing it all down in a list to see that. Great job.
Annabode says
What a great year! I too get discouraged when I compare myself to other designers & bloggers, but I think focusing on your accomplishments like you did here is a great way to boost your confidence. I still can't get over your ORC mudroom–so fabulous!