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Best of 2012

December 28, 2012 ·

This past year has been a busy one.  I started this little blog at the end of last year when my son (our youngest) was a little under 6 months.  With two kids under the age of 3 I was feeling the need for a little mommy time.  I decided refinishing furniture, tackling home decor projects, and breaking out my rarely used sewing machine would do the trick.  Since then I’ve seen steady growth to my blog, met some awesome bloggers in real life and online, and look forward to continuing creating and blogging in 2013.

A big THANK YOU to my top 10 referring sites from 2012.  It’s because of the features and link parties at all of your sites that this little blog has continued to grow!

1. Miss Mustard Seed
2. Pinterest
3. Apartment Therapy
4. The Graphics Fairy
5. Funky Junk Interiors
6. Curbly
7. Vintage Revivals
8. Primitive and Proper
9. The 36th Avenue
10. Knock Off Decor

Here’s a look back at my most viewed posts of 2012!

Ten…

Silhouette Dresser with Chalkboard Mirror

Nine…

China Cabinet turned Farmhouse Pantry

Eight…

Two-tone Dresser

Seven…

Bulk Trash Vanity Rescue

Six…

Customized Wedding Present Nesting Tables

Five…

Weathered Wood Techniques

Four…

Mom’s Fall Home Tour and a peek at our Refinished Buffet

Three…

DIY Nautical Knobs {Monkey’s Fist Knot}

Two…

Queen Bed Frame Plans

ONE!

Baking Soda Paint- Olive and Gold Dresser

Happy New Year!  Well not quite yet but it seems necessary at the end of the countdown! 😉

And, I also thought I’d share some of my favorite projects that didn’t make the top ten cut.

1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10 / 11 / 12 / 13 / 14 / 15

The last post has only been up a few days but I thought you might have time to sneak in this easy New Year’s Eve ready headband project before the ball drops.

Thank you to my readers who have joined in and stuck with me this past year.  I hope you’ll continue to be inspired in 2013!

Shared with:

Photobucketshabby creek cottageThe 36th AVENUEChic on a Shoestring DecoratingThe Humble Brag Link Partysouthern hospitalityFunky Junk InteriorsIt's OverflowingI Heart Nap TimeHome Stories A2ZSkip To My LouTip Junkie handmade projectsMy Uncommon Slice of SuburbiaThe DIY Dreamer{Primp}Lil'Lunahttp://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/
Six Sisters’ Stuff

   

Filed In: Uncategorized / Tagged: 2012, best of 2012, furniture, headband, New Years, pillow, projects, scarf, year in review

Comments

  1. Erica says

    December 29, 2012 at 12:24 am

    wow! how much you've grown in only a year! Love your blog you keep me inspired, thank you!

  2. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    December 29, 2012 at 1:04 am

    What a wonderful collection of projects! Can't wait to see what the new year brings for all of us!

  3. thistlewoodfarm says

    December 29, 2012 at 3:12 pm

    I love your blog….it is full of inspiration! Would you mind if I shared on facebook?

    Thank you so much for inspiring me today!

    blessings,
    karianne

  4. Bliss says

    December 30, 2012 at 1:03 am

    You shared lots of good stuff in 2012. Looking forward to what you dream up for 2013.

    Bliss

  5. Pieced Pastimes says

    December 30, 2012 at 12:04 pm

    You had a very busy year and achieved so much. Looking forward to reading your 2013 posts. Happy New Year!

  6. Heather@http://southernabbey.com says

    December 30, 2012 at 10:45 pm

    I love your blog and look forward to seeing what you're up to next year!

  7. Ruffly Ribbons says

    January 4, 2013 at 12:35 am

    So many good ideas! I will definitely be back to visit!

  8. Jean @ www.thebackyardbungalow.com says

    January 4, 2013 at 7:30 pm

    A lot of great furniture revamps in there. Love the nesting tables! Great idea!

  9. Jaime Lyn says

    January 7, 2013 at 3:42 pm

    You have had the most wonderful year! Seriously, I don't think I could pick a favorite project if I had to! :o) You inspire me!
    Hugs,
    Jaime from crafty scrappy happy

  10. Kisha says

    January 10, 2013 at 5:31 pm

    oh my goodness that red table had me gasp out loud. Seriously. I love it. Why I did NOT think of RED When I was redoing my kitchen set I do not know. I went with basic black and a faux stained top (Thank you God for Chalk paint), but now, I'm seriously wishing it were RED! 🙂 Nice work!

  11. Jocie@TheBetterHalf says

    January 11, 2013 at 2:09 am

    What a great year! I am in love with those nesting tables! Thanks for sharing at the HUmble Brag and can't wait to meet you in person tomorrow!!! yay!

  12. The Golden Sycamore says

    January 16, 2013 at 2:11 am

    I'm still loving that two toned dresser! It is one of my favorites!
    Allison

  13. Maryann @ Domestically-Speaking says

    January 19, 2013 at 4:07 am

    You've been busy girl! So many stunning paint projects. I'm featuring you in the Spotlight this weekend. Thanks for linking up.

  14. EveryDay Bloom says

    February 1, 2013 at 7:57 pm

    You have done beautiful things this year. Painting furniture is work and you have done it well. I especially loved your bulk trash vanity rescue. Lynaea @ EverydayBloom.com

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