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Peace out, 2014!

December 31, 2014 by Leave a Comment

CHEERS!! 2014 was a good one, maybe even the greatest yet.

Strawberry Mint Bourbon Smash

I started out the year 3 months pregnant and said goodbye to snowy Michigan and hello to rainy Oregon. We drove a lot of miles, crammed ourselves into a sleek and tiny light-filled apartment in a great Portland neighborhood and settled in. Less than six months later, we house hunted and moved into our first home. Exactly a week after we moved into the house, our son Casper Hart, was born. It was an insanely wonderful first half to a year. Then, we got to work settling into our home with our boy. We fell crazy in love with our tiny human, slept little, and nested a lot. The second half was equally crazy and amazing.

Portland “snow” in our backyard. 

Through it all we ate a ton of amazing food, visited with our families, and explored our new city. I also blogged and worked on freelance projects. Some for my girl Betty and a few others. It was fun and exciting and stressful. I found the light in 2 new spaces (the second of which I’m still figuring out) and tried to simplify my whole process. I was both happy with and frustrated with my work–it made me realize I want to work better and be better. I hosted some guest posts from bloggers I love and admire. I cannot give enough thanks to Nicole, Amy, Sarah, Erika, and Megan for taking care of my space while I took some time to birth a human and learn how to mom.

Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream

I made a lot of new favorite recipes this year and some of them were your favorites, too. One of those things I didn’t make, but my talented blogger friend did. Unsurprisingly, they were all treats and a lot of them were the frozen variety, some had booze, some were cakes, and there was also a pie and cookie that won your hearts and stomachs.

Double Berry Swirl Amaretti Ice Cream

Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream

4-Ingredient Strawberry Cream Pops

Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Pops

Ginger Bourbon Cider

Strawberry Mint Bourbon Smash

The Sugar Hit’s Blackberry Jam Donut Bundt Cake

Fold-Over Rhuberry Pie

Hazelnut Crunch Pumpkin Cake with Brown Butter Cream Cheese Frosting

Chocolate Malted Oatmeal Cookies with Hazelnuts and Sea Salt

And, my number one, tip-top, favorite of all time-ever, was this guy. I know, I know…this is who I am now!

Don’t punch me.

In the new year I hope to continue to simplify my blogging/working process and put myself out there more regarding blogging and opportunities related to this space. I want to define my aesthetic more and hone my photography. I want to work on my writing and make it more meaningful when I can without it becoming too serious. I would also like to include more life stuff, maybe some mom stuff, but I’m still trying to figure out how to include it in a sensible way. Becoming a mom has changed me in so many amazing ways and I just want to figure out how to share some of that here.

Anyway, peace out 2014! You were an amazing gem and gave me so much more than I could have hoped for or even imagined. Wishing all of you all of the health and happiness in the lands for 2015. Cheers!!!

 

 

 

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  1. Erika

    December 31, 2014 at 9:29 am

    Happy Happy New Year my friend! I hope to meet again in person in 2015. Mainly so I can steal that baby! Lots of love to you babes! xoxo

    Reply
    • cindy

      January 1, 2015 at 9:38 am

      Thank you!! I so hope we can connect again, I know Casper would adore you!!

      Reply
  2. Kasey

    December 31, 2014 at 9:43 am

    Cindy, I have really enjoyed your writing, photography, and your authenticity. Congrats on becoming a mama, the big move, and a very eventful 2014. Cheers to 2015! xo

    Reply
    • cindy

      January 1, 2015 at 9:39 am

      Thank you, Kasey! You don’t know how much I appreciate it. You are truly an inspiration for me!

      Reply
  3. Jessie

    December 31, 2014 at 12:08 pm

    This is my first time commenting, but I gotta say: Casper is gorgeous! This is the first photo I’ve seen of him. Great job!

    I love your blog. Here’s to a great 2014 and hoping for a great 2015 too.

    Reply
    • cindy

      January 1, 2015 at 10:54 am

      Thank you, Jessie!! Cheers to you!

      Reply
  4. Em | the pig & quill

    January 1, 2015 at 5:29 pm

    What a momentous and productive year, Cindy! I loved every moment of if that you shared here, and I know that 2015 — and whatever small modifications may come with it — will be just as rewarding. (Of course, I don’t think your space needs an ounce of change, but it’s always inspiring to hear that other bloggers are constantly reevaluating their aesthetic and such — it’s a never-ending process!) And I could never punch you in the face for posting pics of that little guy. What a champ! Happy 2015! 🙂

    Reply
  5. Colsie

    January 2, 2015 at 12:59 am

    Your baby is adorable! Happy New Year to you – Wishing you all the best and you picked the best place to live, people there seem super creative lol

    Reply
  6. Laura (Blogging Over Thyme)

    January 3, 2015 at 10:17 am

    I love this post Cindy!! These are such wonderful goals–I feel like I have the exact same ones. Try to work more efficiently (not harder) and really hone my photography and writing this year. Here’s to a New Year! Congrats on an amazing year! I could stare at your baby pictures all.day.long.

    Reply
    • cindy

      January 3, 2015 at 3:10 pm

      Thanks Laura!! Cheers to you, I have a feeling your 2015 is going to be a memorable one 😀

      Reply
  7. Nicole

    January 7, 2015 at 11:10 am

    Oh yay, I love this post 🙂 You had such a big year in 2014! I can’t wait to see all the amazing things you do in 2015, because they surely will be amazing. All the best!

    Reply
  8. Sarah | The Sugar Hit

    January 8, 2015 at 5:29 pm

    Congratulations on such a kickass year, lovely lady. I can’t enough of Casper’s cuteness, and I’m so glad that people liked that bundt cake! Can’t wait to see what you get up to this year!

    Reply

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