Wednesday 9 January 2013

2012 in pictures



January: resolve.





February: sledging and meeting with good friends.





March: Spring cleaning the studio and some unseasonably warm weather. 





April: turning forty and a wildflower safari with Celia.





May: walks amongst the cow parsley and enjoying the Spring garden.





June: a visit from a dear friend and a feature in Country Living magazine.





July: Making the most of any sunny days and Cambridge Open Studios.





August: Holidays in Suffolk and a visit to a real live beach hut (Lucy's bag came too).





September: Drawing with a new fountain pen and picking bullaces from the hedgerows.





October: An illustration project at the Sedgwick museum and walks in our village wood.





November: Finally learning to knit and marvelling at the beautiful pieces made in my workshops.



December: Lead angel, apprentice angel and the holy pig.

These are some my favourite images from last year. It was a bit of a curate's egg for us. There were truly joyful and wonderful moments but there has also been the slight shadow of concern about someone in our family.

I do have that fresh, hopeful New Year feeling though, especially today as the sun is shining and there are good things to look forward to, including something very exciting I'm working on with Ros Badger. 

If in doubt, pop some tiny daffodils in a teapot:




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32 comments:

  1. Debs Dust Bunny9 January 2013 at 12:06

    What a wonderful year 2012 looks to have been! We always have a few bumps in the road but hopefully they are very few. Best wishes for the New Year! :)

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  2. Laura 9 January 2013 at 12:44

    Beautiful images, Emma. The flowers in a teapot are my absolute favourite! I hope that the new year brings health and happiness for all of your family. Laura xx

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  3. haggiz9 January 2013 at 13:14

    What gorgeous photos Emma. I had the pleasure of meeting you at a farmers and craft market when you visited Suffolk in August and we admired and stroked your lovely bag from Lucy! Julie x

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  4. kristina9 January 2013 at 13:22

    Oh what a beautiful year! And hope any shadows in the new year will pass soon. Love, K x

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  5. Thimbleanna9 January 2013 at 14:38

    It looks like you've had a beautiful year Emma. Happy New Year and best wishes for a healthy year too!

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  6. dottycookie9 January 2013 at 14:41

    I saw my arm in there!

    Hope 2013 is a good year for you, my lovely lovely friend, and that we get to drink *lots* of tea and knit *lots* of woolly things together.

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  7. Vintage Sheet Addict9 January 2013 at 14:45

    Lots of lovely things in 2012 for you, hope 2013 brings lots more! :) x

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  8. mynestofyarnandbuttons9 January 2013 at 15:23

    Emma, Lovely photos! The angels and angel wings on the fence are just priceless. Wishing you a happy and healthy New Year for you and your family.
    xoRobin❤
    I agree with the concept of daffy's in a pot when all least fails! hahaha

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  9. dragonfly9 January 2013 at 15:53

    Beautiful photos there of your year. I have a fair few good memories of several of them too!

    Here's to 2013 xx

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  10. Penny9 January 2013 at 16:02

    Oh it's all just beautiful, really look forward to seeing how your 2013 evolves, have a light and love filled one! xox Penelope

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  11. Frances9 January 2013 at 16:35

    Emma, every one of your 2012 pictures tells such a bright story. You've a wonderful eye and it's clear that your creativity takes root in many aspects of your life.

    Best wishes for a wonderful 2013. I look forward to learning more about your plans.

    xo

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  12. Saffa Barkhordar9 January 2013 at 17:05

    These are some truly beautiful photographs emma, your so lucky to live in such a lovely place with lots of flowers on your walks...I love the picture of your girls as angels with the 'holy pig', very cute! And I really love the drawings you made this year, a highlight of your blog for me. Thank you for sharing these pics on here, I hope this coming year brings you some equally lovely days with those you love and that bright days are ahead for you all, love saffa xxx

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  13. ...Nina Nixon...9 January 2013 at 19:14

    Hi Emma and Happy New Year!

    So you turned 40 last April too - maybe we do have a lot in common.

    I remember so many of these pictures and you've given me hope that in no time at all things will be beautiful and bright again.

    take care - here's to being 41 this April.

    Nina x

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  14. Rachel9 January 2013 at 20:32

    A busy year, for sure! Looking forward to your further adventures...

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  15. HB9 January 2013 at 21:02

    Looks like you've had a very successful year, and you live a charmed life!

    A massive congratulations on appearing in country living!

    Take care and I hope your 2013 is even more fabulous than your 2012

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  16. sarah-jane down the lane9 January 2013 at 21:39

    Happy New Year lovely! I do love looking back at the year in pictures...and what a brilliant year it was...woo~hoo Silverpebble, all so well deserved Emma. Here's to a happy hearty 2013!

    Love Sarah -x-

    Oh, thanks so much for your lovely comment Emma -x-

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  17. Anonymous10 January 2013 at 07:18

    What a wonderful year! I've so enjoyed your sharing of the seasons with us. Wishing you and your gorgeous family a very happy and healthy 2013 - Bonne Année!
    Alice Aupérin

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  18. Gina10 January 2013 at 09:55

    Lovely to see your round up of the year... and yes it would be good to catch up soon. I'm certainly up for a bit of tea and knitting! (Gorgeous angels!)

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  19. Mitzi10 January 2013 at 11:51

    Hi Emma,

    Love the photo's especially the daffodils. I will hit the big 50 this week and think I may just have to pick some daffs to brighten my day. I do hope your family member is doing better it is a very worrying time for you all.

    Mitzi

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  20. Annie Cholewa10 January 2013 at 20:02

    I shall look for these lovely daffs in a teapot in your round up in twelve months time!

    Here's hoping the shadows lift and the sun shines on you and yours in 2013

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  21. Curlew Country10 January 2013 at 20:38

    Nothing cheerier than drafts I think. thanks for your lovely comment. Loving my bike but am rather terrified about tackling the hills around here. love your photo review, what a beautiful year. Hope 2013 is full of joy and less worryxxx

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  22. Lin10 January 2013 at 21:09

    What a lovely post - enjoyed seeing your pictures and hearing about your year.

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  23. Suse11 January 2013 at 01:21

    Happy new year Emma.

    What precious wee angels you have there. And pig of course.

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  24. driftwood11 January 2013 at 22:31

    wonderful memories Emma. I hope the year ahead brings you some happy ones too x

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  25. Handmade in Israel12 January 2013 at 07:34

    Lovely, happy photos. I hope that any concerns disappear soon.

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  26. Madelief12 January 2013 at 21:53

    Looks like 2012 was a good year for your! Hope 2013 will be the same!

    Madelief x

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  27. thelittleroomofrachell13 January 2013 at 23:16

    I love the knitted leaf, how clever!

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  28. silverpebble16 January 2013 at 13:17

    Test

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  29. Helen Philipps17 January 2013 at 16:32

    Hello Emma! Happy New Year. I enjoyed your lovely year of pictures. Sorry for my slow reply to your comment on my blog....but yes please I would love a necklace with the glass beads...but only if you feel inspired :)
    Wishing you and your family a great year ahead.
    Helen x

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  30. Anonymous17 January 2013 at 16:49

    Great way of putting last year to bed, and waking up the new one. I hope it is a good one Emma.

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  31. Twiggy17 January 2013 at 19:46

    2012 looked very lovely indeed Emma, especially the little angels and the holy pig :)
    Twiggy x

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  32. Silver Moss Jewellery21 January 2013 at 15:53

    What a wonderful summary of your year - a great thing to do with photos, to remind you of great times :)

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