I keep seeing all these "year in review" posts, so I suppose I should go ahead and do one too. Life has been busy for us, but I really feel like we've settled into a wonderful routine of friends and school and family. We're at peace in our home right now and I love that.
When I started this blog post, I was thinking I wouldn't have that much to link in my review, but that is not the case! Whew, I did a lot! I'm making myself tired just thinking about it. I don't know if the next year will have as many ambitious projects in it.
When I started this blog post, I was thinking I wouldn't have that much to link in my review, but that is not the case! Whew, I did a lot! I'm making myself tired just thinking about it. I don't know if the next year will have as many ambitious projects in it.
I spent a lot of time reading, 61 books this year! In May, I began reviewing books for Bethany House and Tyndale Publishers...to see those reviews, click here.
I redid many of the walls and even some of the rooms in our home, as well as a few painting projects. Click on the photos to see details.
***Art and Fabric Projects***
***Art and Fabric Projects***
ABC Art
Old Photos in a Window
Antibes Mirror Redo
Jute wrapped wine bottles
Coffee Bar
Rustic Wall Art
Game Board Wall Art
****Painted Furniture***
Dip Dyed and Stenciled Side Table
Dry Brushed Side Table
Elsa's Writing Desk
Betsy Ross Painted Cabinet
Sassy Plumage Dresser
Rainbow of Chairs
French Linen/Antibes Dresser
***Room Reveals***
Happy Gallery Wall
Striped Office
Elsa's updated bedroom
Stenciled Closet
Deck Redo
Chevron Backsplash
Boy's WWII Bedroom
***Tutorials***
How to paint stripes
The most popular post on this blog is a tutorial on cleaning mini blinds. It still gets hits every day...who'd a thought it?
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I showed you where I do most of my creating...glamorous isn't it?
I even blogged about a jam recipe I did. It was pretty popular, so I'm hoping to do a few more of those this next year.
I guess we should all open our arms to 2013! I was going to say I can't wait to see what it has in store for us, but I realize that it's better all the way around if I wait for it to gently flow over me as it comes rather than wanting a torrent of excitement. Excitement and intensity is overrated. ;)
Linking to:
I Gotta Try That!
Show me what you got @ Our Delightful Home
Treasure Hunt Thursdays @ FromMyFrontPorchToYours
Time Travel Thursday @ The Brambleberry Cottage
Weekend Wrap Up Party @ Tater Tots and Jello
Wow! You did do a lot last year. I love these kinds of posts, I am working on mine today. I am impressed with the 61 books you read - that's something I'd like to do more of in the coming year. I'm headed over to see your post on mini-blinds - I missed it and it's my least favorite chore. :)
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Wow you do so much and especially for a home schooling mother of five it's really amazing. You have the gift from God I'm sure. It seems I have read 87 books this year, I have two Kindles in the family we each have one. Now I'm finding serial books on Kindle which are kind of fun as a new section comes out in a couple weeks. The best to you this new year. We're having rain here and high winds for days. Nan
ReplyDeleteHow creative. They are all so wonderful!
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I am also inviting you to join Tiddle Diddle Handmade Shoppe's first giveaway event.
You have got some great project there. Love the turquoise/teal dresser. Beautiful. Glad you shared on I Gotta Try That.
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Marcie
Wow! I love your light fixture and so many other things you have done! Pinning lots and now following you!
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