Happy New Year everyone! The start of a new year is always exciting and I look forward to a bit of change. But it’s also nice to look back and reflect on the past year and see the good, the bad and all the in-between’s.
This year had it’s share of ups and downs – as do most years I guess. We remained healthy and continued to laugh so for that, it was all good. This was my first official year blogging. So I decided to go through the posts from the past year and recap what I did. Here’s a highlight and favorite posts from the past 12 months. Enjoy!
JANUARY
I took the bold step and painted all of our interior doors black. I had a few friends and readers tell me they decided to paint their doors too and loved the results.
FEBRUARY
I got my shop up and running which was a big leap of faith! It contains mostly art prints and stationary items. Since then, I’ve switched my shop from my blog to Etsy.com – an online e-commerce website focused mostly on handmade or vintage items. One day I dream of having a real store where I sell not only my own art but also creations from other artists, along with an actual workshop area for kids and inspiring artists. And we’d sell coffee and yummy treats too. Someday….
MARCH
I shared a few of my favorite oh-so-simple recipes…
Along with a monthly dinner menu planner that I designed to help with that never-ending task.
APRIL
I showed how our home was decorated for the Spring…
and started my sister’s home office redesign with lots of DIY projects including wall art, homemade mouse pads, a wall stencil, a refinished wicker chest, redesigned folding chairs, and a wooden tray made pretty. We just finished this room only 8 months later – stay tuned!
MAY
A month of bathroom redesigns. First, I refinished our small bathroom vanity…
Then gave our kids’ bathroom a refresh.
JUNE
I had fun designing our daughter’s 9th birthday party invitation. A pink flamingo spinner invitation.
and worked with my niece to create a DIY cupcake tower display for a graduation party. {My talented niece made the amazing cupcakes.}
JULY
Finished our patio redesign with DIY projects including a firepit, tin can lanterns, refinishing an old table and adirondack chairs, and a homemade table runner.
AUGUST
My most favorite DIY project: converting a mid-century record cart into a chic bedside table and mixing metals.
And I jumped on the arrow trend bandwagon and made some arrow art of my own which is now on Etsy.
SEPTEMBER
Gave my tips on being a runner – something I love and slowly getting back to after a few minor injuries.
And redesigned our gallery-style wall with some fun DIY art projects for an overall more colorful and eclectic feel.
OCTOBER
Followed the white & gold trend.
And made my own not-very-pretty-but-purposeful wrapping station – #readyfortheholidays
NOVEMBER
Participated in my first giveaway on a fellow blogger’s site {so honored!} showcasing my stag with flowers watercolor. Also organized my own first giveaway of the same artwork on my own site. Both contests got great response and gave me the opportunity to connect with some amazingly talented and wonderful people.
And designed our Cape Cod Thanksgiving table centerpiece.
DECEMBER
This was the month of all things holiday. Starting with a gold reindeer DIY hack, wreath makeovers, my holiday art prints, my DIY holiday gift ideas, our holiday decorated home, and my holiday gift wrapping and free gift tags.
Whew! Thank you for staying with me through this past year and I can’t wait to share more with you in 2015. Your comments are always appreciated, so keep ’em coming. And Happy New Year to you all!!
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