Good news people, it's the New Year! 2010 is here at last! Wait....what? You already knew? It happened weeks ago? I see. Well it would seem quite a shame to break habits now. Like most of you, I came up with my completely unrealistic resolutions. I think I hit a record this year - Day 2 saw me fall foul as I walked past a particularly lonely looking box of Lindt chocolates...

But seriously, what's the deal with all of these resolutions anyway? 17 days into the New Year and I bet all of my readers have failed at least once already....don't worry, I won't tell! It makes me feel better to know I'm not the only one! Anyway, I find it's the spontaneous stuff that works out quite well. For instance, I decided to come up with some brand new products to see 2010 in (and you all thought I was sitting on my butt watching telly all day. Shame on you. It was only 75% of the time - what do you take me for?!). It wasn't done in time, BUT it wasn't an official resolution so therefore no rules broken and no guilty feelings! Fantastic.

I've applied for more markets already this year too so it's really a win-win situation - new products, more outlets, no stress. 2010 is shaping up to be quite a good year! I've even given it a theme. This year, Artemiss is venturing into "IRL" territory....as in, "in real life". Let me explain....

We all know facebook is the best thing since....well, myspace actually. "like" is the new pat on the back, "pokes" are dished out more frequently than a friendly smile and inviting your online "friends" (I use the term lightly...) to events is a breeze. Just hit the "not attending" button and you've successfully got out of a situation guilt free, without having to bat an eyelid. It's great, I'll admit it....I do love my FB account - it's become a part of my daily routine. All except for one thing. I don't get letters anymore. Nothing! Just bills. I'm beginning to wonder if I have any use for my postbox anymore. I've lost that tiny little thrill of getting an envelope in the post addressed to me, wondering who it's from and what it is. I've lost human contact! It has to stop! And it will....

This is where IRL comes in. Although I wouldn't consider it a resolution, I did have an idea (odd, I know). I would combine the best of both worlds! Take that ease and convenience of online existance and texting, mix it up with some paper goods and bring it into the real world! Genius. So I present to you the start of TwentyTenIRL - WiCrds (wireless cards) and "Let's catch up..." invitations.

For the WiCrds, this is just a small sample. There are plenty more designs to come, and they will be available for purchase quite soon! The "Catch up" invites will also be available very soon.... they're dead easy to use, with multiple choice options on the front and plenty of space on the back to add all of your details. Who says you need a special occassion to post out invites and see friends? Imagine the delight they'll get receiving one of these in the post, instead of a quick status update on FB.

So come on everyone, let's make 2010 the year of real social interaction. Let's make it fun and thoughtful. Now, I'm off to update my status - people out there need to know what I just had for lunch....