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an archived personal and craft blog from Elise Blaha Cripe.

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I celebrated the start of 2012 in San Francisco with a group of Paul's friends who have graciously welcomed me into the fold. We played drinking games, ate deep dish pizza and fancy desserts, made predictions about 2012, shouted and laughed. Then right before midnight, Paul called and I snuck into an empty room to welcome in the new year over the phone. We heard the party counting down and for a second it was almost like he was there. Not quite as good as a midnight kiss, but the best we could do.

I took a bunch of pictures and my camera was passed around throughout the night. I had an absolute blast, and it was awesome to see the joy reflected back when I looked at the photos yesterday.

I'm so optimistic about this year. Get ready for a parade of posts this week. My sewing machine has been very busy so I have a few projects to share and of course resolutions to chatter about. And hey – check out the new sponsors on the right sidebar! Special thanks to all of them for helping me kick off 2012.

And another special thanks Selina and Hillary for hosting us and to veronica for loaning me her amazing dress to wear on NYE.

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15 responses to “hooray!”

  1. Amanda Avatar

    Ah, Elise, reading that Paul called you right before midnight makes me feel tingly and warm. Wish he could have been there with you, but I’m so glad he could call! Happy New Year to you both!

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  2. amanda*rose Avatar

    …tell Veronica I got dibs next. teehee*
    Happy you&P got to be together at midnight! ❤ ❤

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  3. alice Avatar

    Happy New Year Elise ! Sounds like you had a great time during NYE ! I’m sure 2012 will hold good things.

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  4. Flo Avatar

    It looks like you all had a really great time !
    So happy you and Paul got to talk and spend this moment together !
    Once again, an awesome new year to you both !

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  5. Alyssa B Avatar
    Alyssa B

    can I just say I LOVE your new sponsors!!

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  6. Katherine Avatar

    Happy New Year Hugs!

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  7. andrea Avatar

    looks like you had a blast ringing in the new year. sooo happy you were talking to paul when it officially became 2012.

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  8. Kellie Avatar

    aw looks liek fun. and i LOVE your dress!

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  9. Vics Avatar

    Happy New Year! Looks like you celebrated in style, what a fantastic dress…
    Looking forward to reading about your resolutions for 2012, you’re always so inspiring!
    VX

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  10. Rose Avatar

    Happy New Year Elise. I wish you good things and happyness.
    I would like to thank. Your blog has helped me a lot.
    Thank you again.
    Take care

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  11. Kirsty Avatar
    Kirsty

    Just wanted to say, your hair looks AMAZING in the above photos! V. pretty.

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  13. Kat Avatar
    Kat

    Happy New Year Elise!
    A friend of mine got me interested in your blog almost 2 years ago and its so much fun to follow! (She was planning a wedding at the same time as you and stumbled on your DIY decorations)
    Your new sponsors look great and I’m LOVING the Pilger bags. Wondering if you own one and if so how well has it been holding up? Is there lots of padding on the bottom? What else can you share about them? Thanks so much, Kat

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  14. elise blaha Avatar

    hi Kat, I do not have a Pilger bag, but I agree, they are adorable. I have gotten in touch with the shop owner and hopefully she will be in touch with you soon to share more details. 🙂 have a great 2012 and thanks for reading! elise

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  15. Kat Avatar
    Kat

    Elise,
    I already have an email from her! Thanks!!

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