So, that was Christmas then. All over for another year. It was so very lovely. But feeling slightly let-down afterwards seems inevitable.
Perhaps there's a secret knack of taking pleasure in the aftermath. But I have yet to find it.
I have an irresistible urge to just get on with the New Year now.
Perhaps that is the secret - to look forward and not back. So in that spirit, here's my resolution for 2010:
You can't very well dodge a resolution worn about your person can you? And it's a great deal more fun than the loose wight, do more housework, yada yada yada variety.
From here.
I like that - I think I'll have it as my resolution this year!
Posted by: Tilly | 27 December 2009 at 15:27
What a great pendant!
Posted by: jess | 27 December 2009 at 16:14
What a great resolution, good luck with it. Love the pendant!
Posted by: Jennifer | 27 December 2009 at 16:27
Happy New Year!! I love the pendant and the sentiment.
Posted by: Autum | 27 December 2009 at 16:41
I love the after-Christmas. Lots of nothing to do, and new things for the Lattes to amuse themselves with. And brownies.
Posted by: The Coffee Lady | 27 December 2009 at 16:45
I like that resolution! We will celebrate Christmas today as it was the first day we could all be together. We watched movies and had a popcorn buffet on Christmas day. It was pretty low key. I think in the future we'll have a PJ day with a movie and popcorn buffet. I think the small bits of fun like that can help avoid the let down feeling. That and I always start making holiday cards or ornaments between Christmas and New Years, so I have a head start for the next year.
Posted by: Louisa | 27 December 2009 at 16:51
lovely to hear you had a merry one! now our guests have gone and the turkey has turned in to soup i'm sharing your new year feelings. for us it'll signal that our baby girl is that bit closer to arriving and we just can't wait. so i am definitely with you on the get excited front...and i do indeed have some things to get a-making too! xX
Posted by: kelly | 27 December 2009 at 17:25
If you made that yarn wreath I am VERY impressed. It looks awesome--mine looked pretty bad :) Your resolution is perfect--can't wait to follow your making on the blog.
Posted by: Melissa H | 27 December 2009 at 17:35
love that sentiment, and the pendant. xx
we always have a pj day on Boxing day, it seems to help unwind, and relax everyone into a low key enjoyment of everything, no pressures, just a housefull of goodies, no expectations either, and hopefully that will last for the rest of the week. and if not, I shall encourage huge amounts of chocolate eating in a reverse healthy eating resolution xxxx
Posted by: driftwood | 27 December 2009 at 17:58
I love that "poster" - definitely what 2010 should be all about!! Lucy xx
Posted by: Lucy Locket-Pocket | 27 December 2009 at 18:16
What an excellent sentiment!
We're having after Christmas fun - went to see a huge flock of swans being fed at the nearby wetlands reserve today which was freeeeeeezing but fab at the same time.
In fact I think this is the first year I haven't felt the post Christnas let down. It must be on its way ...
Posted by: dottycookie | 27 December 2009 at 18:40
It's reassuring to know that I'm not the only one who feels a great sense of anticlimax. But I like your sentiment for the new year and I feel inspired to join you!
Posted by: Gina | 27 December 2009 at 19:37
Which Persephone book???
Posted by: magsmcc | 27 December 2009 at 20:46
Yes, I agree, let's get on the with new year. I LOVE your resolution, Ali! Makes me excited just reading it.
Posted by: cathleen | 27 December 2009 at 20:57
I shall adopt that as my motto for 2010!x
Posted by: French Knots | 27 December 2009 at 21:12
I don't remember ever getting any post Christmas anticlimax and perhaps it's because it's the launching pad into our summer holidays. There is lots of sitting around in pjs going on here too but also visitors for bbq's and trips to the local pool! And we're off for a beach holiday in a week or so. Lots to do.
I really like your wreath - the text print is brilliant! And such a good sentiment on your tile necklace. My resolution though really needs to be 'start posting on my blog again'!!
Posted by: Louise | 27 December 2009 at 22:11
Sounds like the perfect resolution to me. Here's to 2010.
Posted by: Megan | 28 December 2009 at 03:01
Seriously? There's New Years, Chinese New Year, and Valentines Day in just the first two months of the year. I'm not going to be able to catch my breath until...um...well, ever.
Love the resolution. Now you can't run or hide from it.
Posted by: Mom Wald | 28 December 2009 at 03:10
Glad to hear you had a great Christmas. I love your robin wreath.
What a great pendant - very cute! A really good resolution too and one I'm sure you'll easily be able to keep too! x
Posted by: PinkCat | 28 December 2009 at 09:46
I want what she's having.
I think that a lot with your blog.
And, can I join you on your resolution?
BTW, I like this week between, but that might be because we have presents everyday still, and DH is off and it really is still Christmas. See me the 15th January and I'll be down.
Posted by: Angel Jem | 28 December 2009 at 18:34
I love your pendant, very motivating for 2010, where did you get it? Caron
Posted by: Caron Heath | 28 December 2009 at 20:51
Oooh, you have one of those lovely necklaces -- I think they're so CUTE!!!
Posted by: Thimbleanna | 29 December 2009 at 06:24
Love your necklace! The perfect New Years resolution :) K x
Posted by: kristina | 29 December 2009 at 11:05
I always think it takes some of us busy 'doer' types a day or two to get over Christmas and sink into 'chill' mode. Personally I'm with you, I look forward to the new year and getting on with it!
Posted by: lina | 29 December 2009 at 13:46
gorgeous wreath!!
And I like the sentiment of the pendant... I'll toast to that.
Let's have a good one, shall we?
Posted by: monica | 29 December 2009 at 16:57
No No NO.... LESS HOUSEWORK MORE CRAFT ;)
Warmest wishes for 2010
Posted by: suzie sews | 29 December 2009 at 18:03
Oh Yes, get excited and make things...love that!
Happy New Years to you and hope your spirit is lifted a little.
Posted by: Gina | 30 December 2009 at 02:26
Love your little pendant, would like one of those :-)
I am going to call into the bookshop next week, hopefully..:-)
Posted by: anne | 30 December 2009 at 18:19
love that little birdie ornament!
Posted by: featherbed | 08 January 2010 at 19:26