Wow, it's 2013! Happy New Year everyone! What did y'all do? We had a nice, quiet evening at home, watched the ball drop in New York and then the massive fireworks at Victory Park here in Dallas. It was perfect.
You may have noticed that I haven't been around much. The end of 2012 turned out to be kind of exhausting for us, and I just had to say stop the madness and have everybody take a break! Oh well, some years are just a little off, and this was one of them. But we're rested and refreshed now, and I'm ready for a new year of sharing projects and inspiration with you all!
To start this year, I thought I would share some projects that we did in 2012. Starting in January, we perked up our front porch with a found potting bench, and enjoyed a gorgeous evening outside during some really nice weather. You gotta love Dallas for those 70 degree days in winter!
In February, I finally slipcovered some slipper chairs that I have had for years. I wrote a tutorial, to show you all how easy this really is to do. The links are in this post, if you're looking to update a chair of your own!
March came in like a lion here in Dallas, so I spent some rainy days crafting. These knockoff Pottery Barn pears were a fun project using something we all have hanging around -- beaded fruit.
April and May were spent mostly up at Abby's school, working on her musical and senior prom. But I did take a little time to rearrange my favorite kitchen shelves and decorate for Easter
In June I did a revamp of the kitchen, and enjoyed a more soothing, somewhat neutral palette.
More crafting took place in the hot month of July, and I made these sweet coffee filter hydrangeas. But the most exciting change was this new TV armoire, found compliments of Freecycle! If you don't know about Freecycle, check out this post that tells all about it.
I scored a great thrifting find in August, this vintage ammunition basket.
In September I went on a painted burlap pillow binge (here and here), which turned out to be your favorite projects this year!
In October I broke into my stash of felted wools, and had fun making these pillows and these adorable sweater pumpkins.
November was the month for a little home reno, and we started by finishing out the corner window seats in our dining room.
December was all about the decorating, cooking, and more cooking :) I even decorated the bedroom this year, and I love it so much that I don't want to put it away.
Here's to another year of great projects and tutorials! We have so many great plans in the works that I can't wait to share with you all.
Happy New Year, everyone!
I'm joining
Brenda's Tweak It Tuesday at Cozy Little House
Kim's Wow Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style
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Courtney's Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage
Cindy's Show and Tell Friday at My Romantic Home
Wonderful projects...Just loved all your seasonal decor!
Posted by: Shirley | January 01, 2013 at 07:18 PM
Loved looking back at all your fabulous projects Andrea! Looking forward to seeing what you have planned for 2013!
Posted by: Martina | January 01, 2013 at 07:18 PM
Great projects and looking forward to 2013.
Happy New Year!
Posted by: kim | January 01, 2013 at 09:11 PM
Happy New Year to you & your family! I'm looking forward to seeing all of the fun things that you are sure to do in 2013.
Posted by: Kim @ Vintage Pretties | January 01, 2013 at 09:46 PM
Definitely some favorites. Nice to see you back and Happy New Year :)
Posted by: Laura | January 01, 2013 at 10:09 PM
For being exhausted you still turned out some nice projects in 2012. Love the burlap pillows. Your home is warm and cozy and I can see that you love the color red too. Can't wait to see what you'll have in store for 2013!
Posted by: Sandy | January 02, 2013 at 01:34 AM
You got a lot done this year, Andrea! You deserved your break. : ) Love that red and white toile throw. I've pinned your potting bench to show my daughter.
Posted by: Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions | January 02, 2013 at 05:51 AM
You were busy! I love everything you did. Happy New Year!
Posted by: Penny @ The Comforts of Home & Flea Market Makeovers | January 02, 2013 at 07:57 AM
You have a flair for decorating for sure! Loved all the projects!
Posted by: patty | January 02, 2013 at 05:45 PM
Love it all! Andrea, those are all wonderful projects! I especially like the long pillow you made for your bench and the red cabinet. I am amazed at your slipcovers - I don't think I'll do another one ever in life! I wish I enjoyed sewing larger projects but I'm just going to stick to quicker less traumatizing sewing projects :D
Posted by: Manuela@A Cultivated Nest | January 02, 2013 at 06:13 PM
I don't know what to ooh and ahh about first.
The quilt in the February pic is wonderful.
The red cabinet is amazing. I have a copper tub like yours and might just copy your top.
The basket with the stenciled numbers is great.
Your kitchen cabinets are fantastic.
What a great year you had.
Posted by: carol | January 03, 2013 at 11:14 PM
I loved looking at your blog. It is beautiful!
Posted by: Cristy Waire | January 05, 2013 at 06:15 PM
Thanks a lot not only for the wonderful blog but also for beautiful pictures also. Keep writing....
Posted by: Residential Lawn Service | January 09, 2013 at 01:17 AM
You’re quite a craftswoman. :) I think you really stretched the limits in 2012. You had a lot of beautiful projects, but your September project stood out. You gave me an idea, and I’ll definitely put some changes in my backyard bench. But I’m not as artistic as you are, so I’ll just hope it’ll come out good. :)
Posted by: Jimmy Colwell | January 10, 2013 at 01:43 PM