Blue Mason Jar Studio

Have you been following along? We are on the brink of 2012 and for the past few weeks, us fellow TWIPS members, have shared our 2011 look backs - sharing great insight, strength, creativity, huge business success, and a lot of personal struggles that have bonded us together. Who are all of us? Well we are Wedding Businesses from around the world who are run by inspirational people always willing to help, support and educate. We all met on the TWIPS site and it grew from there, regularly visiting each other blogs to offer encouragement, support and friendship. Acquaintances come and go but a true friendship can last a lifetime.The best part about being part of something like this is that in a world thats full of doom and gloom and cynicism, where everyone is out for themselves (especially in the wedding business where competitiveness has over taken common decency and quality), its a refreshing change to find such a positive collective of people from all over the world looking to do their level best to create a supportive network of friendship and education. Starting from the 9th December you will be able to read a post from each of us right through to the 31st December, not in a wahoo look at us but in a if we can then you can too kind of way. If you visit one of the blogs and you are touched by what you have read, then please comment, tweet or share in any way that you can and if you’d like to be part of the TWIPS then just click here. Thanks to Orly for setting this ALL up!!!
We hope you enjoy!
One Day in December

One Day in December 2011 TWIPS Orly Lyndon the Boutique Intimate wedding photographer

One Day In December Honour Roll

09th Dec} Shannon {Shannon Kelly Photography}

“You have to love. You have to feel. It is the reason you are here on earth.
You are here to risk your heart. You are here to be swallowed up”.
10th Dec} Cris {Kiss my Tulle}

It's About What's Important.
11th Dec} Layla {Simply Savannah Events}

I can't wait to see what 2012 will hold, but after looking back on my past year I feel very blessed and thankful!
12th Dec} Amanda {Bacidesigner}

I couldn't possibly feel anything other than lucky!
13th Dec} Allie {Honey Bee Invites}

Let’s take a look at my 2011 goals and see how much progress I’ve made.
14th Dec} Jen {Blush Printables}

You gotta do what you gotta do, my aunt always told me.
15th Dec} Colleen {Soundtrack to Ido}

Every challenge brings a lesson and every blessing brings joy.
16th Dec} Shaffone {Making your Event Special}

I set out to bring awareness to plus size brides in the wedding industry,
and I really feel that I have gone in the right direction in doing that.
17th Dec} Wendy {Just Wenderful}

Feel the fear and do it anyway!
18th Dec} Louise {Bijoux Bride}
I have since discovered the wedding industry is full of kind hearted and generous people.

19th Dec} Chandra {Oh Lovely Day}
The lesson I learned and wanted to share is that we (women) are too hard on ourselves.

20th Dec} Emma {Aphrodites Weddings}

Beautiful inspiration and trends: lace, vintage, coral, alternative dresses, sparkle, and more DIY.

21st Dec} Lisshan {Wrapper Couture}
This post isn't meant to be a sad one or one to elicit sympathy.
It's meant to encourage you to push through the pain, as I often do.

23rd Dec} Jessica {Two Wedding Belles}

2011 is the year I finally found my blogging mojo, and alot more of you found TWB.
Plus I started so many new blog relation(friend)ships!

24th Dec} Krissy {Make Believen}
2011 has been an inspiring year for Wed Eclectic which is a collective/team of wedding vendors dedicated to hand making amazing designs and art for eclectic wedding lovers.

25th Dec} Alicia {The Charity Wedding}
Life isn’t always perfect, situations don’t always play out how you planned, but I think if we start to find the good in the bad, we will realize how truly grateful we should be, all year round.

26th Dec} Orly {Intimate Wedding Photography}
You inspire me to...

27th Dec} Adrienne {Ruffles and Tweed}
Here's to 2011, the year of wonderful surprises, and to the hope that 2012 is even better.

30th Dec} Laura {Laura Lavender}
Believe in......

31st Dec} Lauren {Every Last Detail}
2010 is the year that I found myself, 2011 is the year I found my voice, and in 2012 I will be heard

Happy Hanukkah, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to You and Yours!
We will be taking a short break from blogging until after the New Year......
Don't you just love all that hallmark cheesy holiday cheer and wouldn't you like to spread some love. If you are sending cards out (which they should already be out! but maybe for next year) here are some good ole sappy quotes that you can use:

Best Wishes for a wonderful holiday season and a New Year of Health & Happiness!
Best wishes for a happy and prosperous New Year.
May the spirit of the holidays warm your heart and home.
May all of this good cheer last throughout the year.
Wishing you all good things now and throughout the coming year.
May your home be filled with warmth and wonder this holiday season.
Season's greetings and best wishes for the New Year.
May the special joys of the season be yours today and always.
May the gifts of the season... peace, hope, love, health and happiness be yours throughout the New Year.
Warmest wishes for a wonderful holiday season.
Let us cherish the gift of family and friends this holiday season.
Wishing you a holiday filled with peace, love, joy and lasting happiness.
Wishing you every happiness this holiday season and throughout the coming year.
Wishing you a holiday filled with peace, joy and hope.
Wishing you all the joys of the holiday season.
May your holidays be merry & bright.
May the spirit of the holidays warm your heart and home.
Sending warm wishes from our family to yours this holiday season.
Warmest thoughts and best wishes for a wonderful holiday and a very Happy New Year.
Wishing you peace, love & happiness for the holidays and always.

So I'm Organized!! Desk clear, folders reorganized, to do list getting checked off, wish list started, goals for next year written down....starting to be ready for 2012. And now for a totally random inspiration board of fun holiday decor filled with Hanukkah and Christmas since I celebrate both. Plus I already did a New Years Eve board with a recap on my 2011.

Bring it on 2012!! Bring it!