2014 Kickoff!
Happy New Year, friends. This year, I’m going to be on the look out for the sweet and simple things that are the REAL things. Cheers to an authentic, enough, and focused year! 
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I totally agree – love the simple things in life and hoping to appreciate more in 2014! Wishing you all the best in the new year ~