I spent the last few nights totally obsessed with planning for 2012. In specific, I came up with a whole new list of goals, ideas and plans for this blog. I couldn't be more excited! I know it's a little geeky, but I wrote a couple hundred ideas (mostly from old journals filling my bedside table) on flashcards and hung them up by category to get a visual for the coming months. What you can see in these photos are wearable DIY projects, beauty and photography. There are more, but I ran out of wall space. Needless to say, I can't wait for 2012! I love looking ahead to the future. The older I get the more I feel like I live for goals. I love that the new year encourages goal making. It's so healthy and refreshing! If you have any fun planning or organizing tips, I'd love to hear them.
In other news, I got a brand new camera this week! I had my previous camera for four years. Since I used it pretty much every single day it was pretty worn out. There's nothing like a new camera to make me super excited about photography. Now I want to take photos of E V E R Y T H I N G. Beware.... xo. elsie
Wowzers! Look at that wall! You've already wrestled 2012 into submission! You go girl.
Posted by: Desiree Fawn | December 18, 2011 at 02:58 PM
I was just thinking about the pic you posted of this on Instagram last night. My kids are about to go down for a nap, and I am getting ready to do some planning of my own. I feel like my thoughts and ideas get jumbled around in my head and my brain is always running. Getting them out on paper, and organized like you have is sure to be helpful and inspiring. Thanks!!
Posted by: Alysa (InspiredRD) | December 18, 2011 at 02:59 PM
inspiring! it must help to have everything laid out visually like that. here's to 2012!
Posted by: Kristin | December 18, 2011 at 02:59 PM
What a totally FUN idea!!
Posted by: Leslie | December 18, 2011 at 03:00 PM
Awesome! You're so organised it makes me smile... I just make lists. Everywhere. For everything.
Posted by: Charis | December 18, 2011 at 03:01 PM
What type of camera did you buy?
I really love this idea, by the way. I have post-its all over the wall of my dorm of things I'm looking forward to trying, tasting, baking, creating, etc. I may just branch out into goals as well!
Posted by: Amber Rose | December 18, 2011 at 03:01 PM
Great idea! I´ve been thinking about trying to jot at least a couple of ideas down for my blog - I often just blogs away. Now, that may have it´s charm - but sometimes I forget what I really wanted to blog about..! :-D
Posted by: tinajo | December 18, 2011 at 03:02 PM
i can't wait to see everything you do in 2012! not to mention, all your pretty photos with your fun new camera! i love the idea of putting goals on little cards and hanging them up! perfect!
Posted by: chelsea | December 18, 2011 at 03:04 PM
Amazing!! I have tons of lists in my diaries and sketch books for 2012, but making it visual like this ... WOW.
- Kathrine
Posted by: Kathrine | December 18, 2011 at 03:05 PM
yay! how fun! what kind of camera did you get? that's so exciting! congrats! i can feel the excitements!
party planning, making goals, meal planning. planning process is so much fun! my little book is so colorful and full of little drawings, i love planning!
i have two goals, i want to scrapbook more, not the traditional scrapbooking, but how i used to scrapbook... and i want to take more home videos :) i loved your little wedding one, so cute!
Posted by: jean | December 18, 2011 at 03:06 PM
I love that new camera feeling! Can't wait to see what 2012 has in store!
Posted by: Nicole | December 18, 2011 at 03:08 PM
You inspire me to plan. I'm not a born organized person, but I'm attempting to become more of one.
Posted by: Catherine Denton | December 18, 2011 at 03:09 PM
I am so excited for all of your new ideas!! I am glad you you got a new camera! I can't wait to see what 2012 brings!
Posted by: Chloe | December 18, 2011 at 03:15 PM
You are so organised, I need to get on top of the goals for 2012! I plan to use my blog to hold myself accountable and monitor my progress for a lot of my goals.
Jess
Posted by: Jessica | December 18, 2011 at 03:19 PM
That looks like a great amount of ideas . I agree with you , I love list making!
Posted by: Tourist in my town | December 18, 2011 at 03:19 PM
That's just superb! All the little drawings.. :-)
You always inspire me so much. I am still stuck at the things I have to do to finish college projects and move on to next semester, so I really don't know what will be in 2012, but I am so looking forward to making my own plans.
For now, I can enjoy yours :-)
Posted by: Sarka | December 18, 2011 at 03:23 PM
this is completely amazing, elsie! & i totally understand about being more goal-oriented with age. i'm at a place where i feel like i don't have time for BS. haha. anyway, super inspiring. wow!
Posted by: jooleedoh | December 18, 2011 at 03:31 PM
You are so inspiring! I love that you wrote down all of the things you want to do. I write down outfits and different things for my blog as well. I can't wait to see what your blog has in store for 2012!
<3
Posted by: Tonya | December 18, 2011 at 03:36 PM
Did you purchase the Canon EOS 5D Mark II ? Also, I love your wide angle lens self captures!
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Posted by: Kai | December 18, 2011 at 03:37 PM
Great way to manage the ideas :D
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