2014 Half Way Check Up

We're Half Way into 2014 .... Proof that Time Does Fly When You're Having Fun!

One of my Very First Posts was Sharing my Goals for 2014, and #1 on the List was Publishing this Blog on Dressing Beautifully, Hosting Gracefully, and Celebrating Cheerfully.

I find that the Keys to Reaching Your Goals are:
Accountability (Telling a Friend & Writing them Down), Creating Visual Reminders and Periodical Check-Ups to Track Your Progress.....

I Shared Mine with Mr, Friends, Family & You - My Blog Followers.

Create & Develop Style Blog 'Dress Beautifully'

This is my 90th Blog Post and I'm having More Fun with Every Post I Write & Share

I want to Continue Inspiring Gals to Dress Beautifully 

I also want to Incorporate More Posts on Beauty, Home Design, and being a Graceful Host

Please Send Suggestions! 

No Self-Spending for 3 Months

I Refrained from Any & All Personal Spending 

   Clothes, Shoes, Handbags, Jewelry, Beauty Products & Accessories

I SURVIVED!

I Truly was Humbled and Found New Appreciation for and Ways to Style Pieces Already in my Wardrobe

Truth: I did Thoroughly Enjoy Brining Home Shiny New Pieces for Spring Come April :)

Read at Least 1 Book per Month

I Did A Lot of Fun Reading (I'm a Chick Lit Kind of Gal)

Mary Kay is A Southern Favorite!

I've Read ALL of Emily's Books - Sadly this one was not a fav 

Jen Lancaster is HILARIOUS - You Will LOL!!!

 

I Read this for my Very 1st Book Club - Fun & Great Discussion! 

I'm adding More Mary Kay Andrews & Jennifer Weiner Books to my List. 

Drink More Water

I've Always Struggled with This! Water is the Only Liquid I Drink (Besides Strong Black Coffee and Tall Glasses of Champagne) but I Don't Drink Nearly Enough.  I Have a Water Bottle with me Always at the Gym and Have Made Efforts to Use One Throughout the Day. 

This One Makes Drinking Water So Chic

Kate Spade Tumbler 

 New Career
Still Praying for a Door to Open!!! God Shifts Us Where He Needs Us!  
Silver Lining - For 5 Years Now I've Served on Non-Profit Boards and this Year I'm President of a Nonprofit that Services Military Families - Honored to Lead Such a Great Group!

Watch Less Bravo TV
I've not only Eliminated my Bravo Time but I Find I Watch Very Little TV ....  I've Been Spending More Time with Mr, Gal Pals, Family, and Enjoying Outdoor Coastal Living!


I'm going to Keep Working on these Goals Throughout the Year & My Summer List Full of Fun in the Sun ... Have I Mentioned I Love Lists?!! :)

Goals aren't Just for New Years 

Starting Something New & Challenging can be 

Lots of Fun & Very Rewarding!

XOXO Sarah Louise

Ready Set Goals

2014 - Brand New

I like "Goals" vs "Resolutions"
I strive towards new accomplishments and challenges.
So here are my goals for 2014:

Create & Develop Style Blog "Dress Beautifully"

No Self-Spending for the First 3 Months

Read at Least One Book a Month

Drink More Water

New Career

Watch Less Bravo TV

1. My hope is for "Dress Beautifully to help inspire gals to find their own unique style ... and have lots of fun doing it :)

2. So, check in with me at 30 days (I may have the shakes)  just kidding.... Like most modern gals I find that I am constantly adding new pieces to my closet, jewelry box, and vanity.  You can exhibit great style and stay on trend using pieces you already have

... counting down to 3-31-2014!

               I also believe we can all use a lesson in humility and appreciation.

3. Reading is good for the brain & I don't do enough... following goal 2 I will be using my local library :)

4.  I will often go all day with little water - not good ... especially with daily exercise

5. After leaving a large city for Mr's Medical Career I'm looking to change my career 

6. I confess... I watch way too much Bravo (Mr Hates it!!!) ... there are better ways to spend my time!

Make it Stick

- Post your goals where you can always see them (home, office, etc...)

My Kitchen Bulletin Board

- Share with a gal pal

- Keep an online log/calendar & record your progress

Kate Spade Planner & May Books  Notebook

- It only takes a few weeks to create a habit... so create a good one!

Stay tuned for updates on my 2014 Goals

What are your goals??

XOXO Sarah Louise