A New Year with Shop Sweet Things with Jeanne

In 2011 Jeanne shopped her way to the top (CBS!), and I can't wait to see what she's got in store, rather her shopping bag, for the New Year!

I had a really low key NYE this year and celebrated with my loved ones at home, but that didn't stop me from popping my favorite champagne!

Your proudest accomplishment in 2011? 

My proudest accomplishment is definitely launching my blog. I hardly knew what a blog was or much on social media prior to 2011. To learn all that within the year and got recommended to be on a CBS News segment as a lifestyle blogger, giving my expertise, I'd say I was pretty proud.

Your greatest aspiration for 2012?

My greatest aspiration is to take my blog to the next level and launch my own business/service in the field of personal shopping. After all, the saying goes "do what you love", right? There's no doubt I love shopping so why not spread the love around! :) 

A New Year with Kimberly Lewis

It's a New Year with Kimberly Lewis, the fierce entrepreneur behind Kimberly Lewis Home! Kimberly and I had the pleasure of meeting last year at a Rue event, and I've loved watching her new business grow! 

Kimberly styling her shoot. Isn't her wallpaper fabulous?

Your proudest accomplishment in 2011?

My proudest accomplishment for 2011 was getting my business off the ground and debuting my collection of wallpaper at ICFF in May. It took a lot of planning and sleepless nights since I was still working my full time corporate design job but I persevered through and made it happen! Another big accomplishment was deciding to leave my corporate design job in August and start freelancing on my own. 2011 has been full of big and scary decisions and I have no regrets!

Your greatest aspiration for 2012?

Professionally my biggest aspiration for 2012 is to continue to grow my company. I am introducing my new products at the end of the month and I would love for a bigger percentage of my income to come from my business so I have more time to dedicate to it. Personally my biggest aspiration for 2012 is to have more fun! Whenever I find myself smiling I want to stop and think about what I am doing and think about how I can create more of that in my life. In the attached photo is some of my favorite parts of 2012. Working on getting everything together for the launch, speaking at an apartment therapy event and getting my first print mention in Interior Design Magazine!

A New Year with Delightfully Chic

It's a New Year with Tiffany of Delightfully Chic! Tiffany and I shared many a cocktail in college (she's also a fellow entrepreneur!) and I'm positively delighted to have her over today. Go get 'em in 2012, Tiff!


Hi y'all! I'm Tiffany from Delightfully Chic.

Roxy (who I absolutely adore) asked me to stop by and share some of my accomplishments from the past year and dreams for the new year! 

Of course I was delighted and couldn't wait to drop by My Cup of Te to share!

I celebrated the end of the year with a few of my darlings and close friends!

Last year was a big year for me...I took a leap of faith and launched my very own company Delightfully Chic!! 

Hands down my greatest accomplishment of 2011!

I studied fashion in college and traveled to work couture shows in the magical city of Paris and as I am 100% obsessed with fashion...when I thought of taking a chance and following my dreams it was home decor I went for!

I can't even tell you the last time I was THIS excited about a new year!  2012 to me just sends all kinds of crazy good vibes!  In the new year I say so-long to my twenties and hello to my thirties!   January 7th (the big day) will be a day I celebrate and embrace a new decade...with stiff drink in hand to guide me through this transition of course!  ; ) 

What I want to accomplish more than anything in this new year (don't ya just love fresh starts...anything is possible) is to take my company to the next level...expand the collection and share my love for fashion and interior with the world!

I believe in dreaming big and following through on those dreams...ANYTHING is possible!

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One of my fave quotes...

 "What the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve"

-Napoleon Hill

Thanks so much Roxy for having me...Wishing you and all your readers the very best in 2012!! xo-Tiffany

A New Year with Note to Self

Introducing Sarah Tolzmann of Note to Self! She's here to share her proudest of 2011 and high hopes for 2012. It's a New Year, afterall!

a snapshot of Sarah's midnight revelries

My proudest accomplishment in 2011?

My proudest accomplishment of 2011… was finding a balance between my hobby as a blogger and my graduate program. Both sort of demand a lot of attention, and I never expected that the "twain could ever meet." But midway through last year I decided to just take a chance, make some changes, and go after new opportunities whenever possible. Working with Matchbook and blogging itself has become a challenging creative outlet and a wonderful compliment to my work. I think it goes without saying that design in action is much more fun than design in theory!

My greatest aspiration for 2012?

…is to finally graduate with my Master's! Going back to school is one of the hardest things I've ever done, but it has also created a new passion for what I can do. I'm thankful for all that I've learned, and am excited (and a little nervous) to see where it takes me - hopefully back to NYC so I can have cocktails with you, Roxy!

A New Year with I Love Your Crazy

I'm delighted to introduce Shannon of I Love Your Crazy for the latest installment of A New Year!

I love Roxy's short and sweet tribute to the old and new year, and I am giddy to be included. My name is Shannon Darrough, and I write a blog called I Love Your Crazy when I am not freelancing, decorating, or designing. 2011 has been a year of many blessings, but Roxy asked for my proudest accomplishment and greatest aspiration, and to that I must oblige. 

My proudest accomplishment in 2011?

I married William on April 2, 2011. I smile every time I think about it. 

My greatest aspiration for 2012?

The perfectionist in me has a list of improvements a mile long, but 2012 is the year I live in the moment. Last year was a blur, so I am ready to take a deep breath and cherish each blessing. I wish you all a very happy new year full of breathtaking moments! 

xoxo,

Shannon Darrough

A New Year with Effortless Style

A New Year with Camila of Effortless Style Interiors

She's a stylin' new mom who finds the time to do it all- effortlessly :)

Your Greatest Accomplishment in 2011

It might be cheesy, but I must say becoming a mom. My husband and I had been trying to start a family for a little over 3 years and things just weren't working. We had gone to specialists and had a loss so finding out I was pregnant in April (after a return trip from High Point market!) was a complete surprise.

Your Greatest Aspiration for 2012

To continue to grow my interior design business and blog to the point where my husband could come on and work with me full time. Right now the poor guy works his normal full time job with crazy hours and then helps me with my business during those extra hours in the day.

A New Year with There Comes a Yes

A New Year with Colleen of...

Your Greatest Accomplishment in 2011

2011 was the year I left a salaried job to chase after what I felt I was supposed to be doing; designing. I was terrified, but figured it was now when my husband and I had no children and no mortgage, or never. Leaving that job opened the door for my design work at Lonny, which fulfilled a 10 year dream of laying pages for a magazine. It's an amazing feeling to have my name on a masthead-- my heart is absolutely in publications. 

Your Greatest Aspiration for 2012

This year is definitely a turning point for me. Last year was, at first, about finding my career path. Then I was in an extremely serious car accident, which I wish I could say hasn't affected, but of course it has. Dreams and aspirations are amazing, but oh lordy health insurance is important too. So 2012 is about making a living out of those dreams. I'm assisting Jenny Komenda with interior design work, which I've found so satisfying, after many years of essentially manipulating pixels. The tactile experience, the errand running to new, out-of-the-way stores (I love getting out of the city!), room installs-- it's an energizing process. I'd love to try my hand at styling too, but baby steps first!

A New Year with Adrienneats

2011. I launched my own business after being unemployed for months, realized a dream, and with my sweet husband finally moved back to the city that has always held my heart. Even if it doesn't seem it, a lot can happen in a year y'all! As a tribute to dreaming big, I've asked a handful of blogger buddies to share their proudest accomplishment of 2011 and their greatest aspiration for the new year.

First up, Adrienne Yancey of Adrienneats. I was lucky enough to snag Adrienne for all of Society Social's graphic design needs, and I'm extremely excited to see that she's going after another passion in 2012!