Can you believe that it’s 2013 tomorrow? It’s kind of hard to think that another year passed. They seem to pass by faster and faster each year…
So how was 2012 for you? For me it was a good year. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed life on my own and have really loved living in the new house with Wille, Mini and Bonus who have all been happy here this year. Them happy, me happy.
I’m not one to make up a lot of resolutions (that I’ll only keep for the first three weeks of January at the most) but I do have hopes for the coming year. I’d like to take more time off, see my friends more and take time for some things that have been on the back burner for too long. I also always secretly hope I’ll win the lottery or come by a major inheritance from a long lost relative so I can quit my 9 to 5, blog full time AND have lots of time for fun stuff and travel. Yeah, right.
Anyway, to all of you from all of me have a happy, happy new new year!
Gott Nytt År!
Happy New Year 2013 to you and your family Benita! Many thanks for the inspiration you provide in your blog. I never miss a day.
Here in Uppsala the rain has made a mess of the snow - at least on the streets. Now there´s treacherous ice everywhere. A little new snow would be welcome.
Looking forward to more of your great blog entries next year.
Ramona/Uppsala
Posted by: Ramona K | December 31, 2012 at 08:00 AM
Happy New Year Benita and aim high! Whatever you do in 2013 I know I'll enjoy reading about it xo
Posted by: Claire/Just a little less | December 31, 2012 at 08:25 AM
Wishing you a great 2013 from New Zealand.
I've so enjoyed your blog this past year and watching
the transformation of your house into your home.
May your resolutions work out well - even the lottery win!
Posted by: Julia | December 31, 2012 at 08:47 AM
Gott Nytt År, right back at you! Tack för ännu ett intressant blandat år.
Hoppas att du orkar fortsätta blogga din speciella blandning av tips, inspiration, fina foton och gulliga katter (och Wille förstås:) OCH dessutom hinner ta lite mer ledigt för skönt IRL-liv!
/helena
Posted by: enannanhelena | December 31, 2012 at 09:17 AM
Happy New Year Benita ! I'm happy you had a fulfilling year, and wish you all the best for 2013. This is the perfect time to tell you (again) that I love your practical, honest and inspiring blog. I often go back to old posts when in need of a tip or just a healthy dose of inspiration.
I for one hope that one day you'll be able to publish a book. I would pre-order it ASAP !
A big hug from Germany.
Posted by: Emma | December 31, 2012 at 09:30 AM
Benita, may all your plans and wishes come true in 2013. Looking forward to more great posts from you in the coming months.
Posted by: Zosia | December 31, 2012 at 09:38 AM
Best wishes Benita to you and your family! Keep it up throughout 2013 and maintain that spark thats makes your blog so special and dear to all of us.
Posted by: Ian | December 31, 2012 at 09:56 AM
Happy New Year to you and your little family, Benita, I entered your blog and it was enought to make me smile :) Happy 2013 to everyone!
Posted by: Marcia M | December 31, 2012 at 10:04 AM
Happy new year to you and your loved ones! Thank you for blogging! You are the first blog I read every morning with my first cup of tea and a huge inspiration! All the best for you, Wille, Mini and Mr. Handsome for 2013- Keep on rocking!
Posted by: nicolezh | December 31, 2012 at 10:29 AM
Hope your 2013 is everything you hope it to be. Thank you for taking the time to write your wonderful blog :-)
Posted by: cath w | December 31, 2012 at 11:07 AM
Dear Benita,
I wish you a happy new year and hope that I can continue to see 2013 so great inspiration from you.
And great photos of your two cats ... I'm a secret fan of Bonus .. hihi ..
Your blog is so great and so are you!!!
Greetings from the Black Forest
ELA
Posted by: Ela from Blackforest | December 31, 2012 at 11:54 AM
Gott Nytt År, tror 2013 blir ett finfint år också! :-)
Posted by: tinajo | December 31, 2012 at 12:01 PM
Hope 2013 is a fabulous year for you! I love your blog and hope it continues to give you joy as well as us readers.
Posted by: Valerie | December 31, 2012 at 12:56 PM
Happy New Year!
Posted by: Kim | December 31, 2012 at 01:48 PM
Benita, I have been reading your blog for about a month and I enjoy it very much, thank you for bringing good reads and pictures everyday! Happy 2013 to you and your family.
Posted by: Erika | December 31, 2012 at 01:58 PM
Happy New Year from Massachusetts, USA. Thank you for letting us share your life.
Posted by: Sally | December 31, 2012 at 02:03 PM
Ett riktigt Gott Nytt pyssligt 2013 önskar jag dig.
Posted by: Beatrice | December 31, 2012 at 02:27 PM
Happy New Year Benita to you, Wille, and the two adorable kitties. Discovering your blog was one of the nicer things that happened for me in 2012. Thank you!
Josseline from Virginia, USA
Posted by: Josseline | December 31, 2012 at 02:52 PM
Wishing you all the best for the New Year! That would be great, wouldn't it if you would win the lottery. Whatever happens, I'm sure you will make the best of it. Gelukkig Nieuwjaar!
Posted by: Petra from NL | December 31, 2012 at 03:37 PM
I am absolutely in favor of you winning the lottery and blogging full time! Yours is my favorite and such inspiration.
Best wishes for 2013.
Posted by: AnneinPortland | December 31, 2012 at 03:41 PM
Happy New Year from the Netherlands!
I really enjoy reading your blog so I hope your wishes come true!
Posted by: Linda27 | December 31, 2012 at 04:28 PM
Happy New Year from the UK. I hope all your wishes come true in 2013. Thank you for being my first stop, go to blog for everything. You are the best. xx
Posted by: Michelle | December 31, 2012 at 04:43 PM
Happy New Year!
Posted by: minna | December 31, 2012 at 04:56 PM
Happy New Year from France!
I love your so inspiring and addictive blog.
Posted by: lena sous le figuier | December 31, 2012 at 05:02 PM
New reader me! Just found your blog the other day through an image as I was looking for inspiration for my hallway. Hallway fresh and spruced up now and I am ready to take on a New Year. Best wishes from Dublin, Ireland.
Posted by: Angela | December 31, 2012 at 05:57 PM
Benita,
I discovered your blog this year and have enjoyed it very much. Your style is very different from mine, I'm more like your friend who loves vintage, but it has inspired me to try and be neater and less cluttered. That's my resolution for 2013....try and get organized! I had some extra work fall into my lap, so it's all been on the back burner, but I'm hoping January will bring be the extra time to finally get started on my craft room and actually have the time to make some projects!
Happy New Year to you, the kitties, and Willie!
Renee....from Fresno, California, USA
Posted by: Renee | December 31, 2012 at 07:16 PM
Happy New Year to you also and I will keep enjoying your blog! Stay happy!
Posted by: Liz | December 31, 2012 at 08:34 PM
A happy 2013 for you and your dear family and may all your wishes come true -lottery and full time blogging included ;-). Thank you again for sharing these moments with us!
Posted by: May / amycapdet | December 31, 2012 at 09:15 PM
One of my daughters told me about your blog, and I've been a daily visitor since. It's always simple, refreshing, beautiful, and easy to take. Love it! Happy 2013 to you, Wille, and the cats! Plus your mom and friends. The shopping area in Old STockholm is enchanting!!
Thanks so much for being online!!
Posted by: M.E. | December 31, 2012 at 09:24 PM
Gott Nytt År!
Posted by: HomeRiver | December 31, 2012 at 11:40 PM
Happy New Year, Miracle Girl. Your blog and a great cup of Starbucks are the two things that get me out of bed every morning. Thank you for that!
Posted by: Sara | December 31, 2012 at 11:51 PM
Happy New Year from Canada, all the best, and I look forward to your blog in the New Year.
Posted by: katie | January 01, 2013 at 02:09 AM
Happy New Year Benita! Judith here, signing on differently on the iPhone from Texas. Here's to another year of cool posts, and of you giving yourself more time to do the things you love :)
Posted by: Judith | January 01, 2013 at 12:30 PM