How is everyone doing with their monthly project/goals?

I made my house decorating purchases for February last weekend. we got a trunk for our living room, a painting for over our fireplace, a big mirror for one wall, a mantle clock for our fireplace and a few other odds and ends. Oh and our dining table was delivered on Monday and we got it set up on Tuesday.

It feels good to see our house slowly but surely coming together.

Goodness Heather! I've been in my house for 3 years almost and I don't have that much stuff together!

I attended my art workshop which was great and I have some direction. It's going to be a constant work in progress. I have one goal of getting Jessie's piece finished but the rest of it is in the To Be Completed category. And that's okay. I learned a lot. And, I need to purchase some supplies which is a little on hold, too. I'm not independently wealthy you know!! I think I'll be more apt to paint when it gets warmer because I just don't feel like submerging myself in cold wet paint with these temperatures lately.

But today is NICE!! Come on summer!!!

Cheryl...don't be fooled. Let's not talk about the closets!

Wow! Both of you are doing great! I'm not doing too hot. This pregnancy is seriously kicking my butt. I have been sick and exhausted for weeks and therefore my scheduling has had to be set aside for awhile. Claudia and I have a phone call planned for next week, so hopefully she can motivate me again! :-) Also, my family is coming this weekend to help me with some household stuff, so I think that will help me get back on track also.

Kat- I think you get some kind of pass for being pregnant. We were just discussing last night how tiring the first trimester is! I know your routine is important but so is getting the appropriate rest. You're a busy lady baking a baby.

I love the idea of using this section to support one another on our Year of... goals. for those of you new to House of Shine, we've suggested each reader commit to naming their year. Cheryl's is the Year of Art, Heather's is the Year of Home, Kat's is the Year of a Schedule, and many more. Mine is the Year of the Book - though up to this point you might have confused it for the Year of the Blog.

So, how about you? What is this the Year of for you? Tell us and then tune in throughout the year, as we actively move toward achieving our dreams for the year.