Thursday, December 31, 2009

Year in Review

The year is coming to a close. This post brings me to exactly 300 for the year! Not bad. I started this blog in January and it helped me stay motivated ... and busy!

So, 2009. What was my resolution? Unfinished projects in my house and to organize my photo disaster. The little ones were growing and I was coming out of my sleep deprived fog. I had tired of the dark colors I'd used for years and wanted a change. Light and bright is more reflective of our life now with 2 little girls.

There have been a lot of projects this year. I've accomplished far more than I ever thought I possibly could. Here is a small sample of some of the biggest projects:

Dining Room makeover ...
Before:


Now - After paint and a table refinished to match the sideboard:


Master Bedroom makeover ...
Before ... Check out the can of primer on the nightstand.


After:




Main Bath makeover ...
Before:


After paint, a new sink and toilet, new marble flooring and a reglazed tub:


Half Bath makeover ...
Before ... Not bad, but also not "me".


After:


Fireplace makeover ...
Before:

After a little white paint, adding a vintage mantle and decorating for fall:


Craft closet ...
A cringe-worthy before ...

After ...


Then there was the potting bench that started like this ...


And, ended up like this ...


And, that's not counting all the little projects. As far as organizing mypictures, I put it off all year. Well, wouldn't you know that I filled up my memory card for my camera just last week, so I ended up having no choice but to do it today. The last day of 2009. Better late than never, right?
So 2010 will be here tomorrow. Resolutions ... We have a laundry room and an office in desperate need of attention. I will most definitely be focusing more on my garden this year. I've worked a lot in my garden in past years so its pretty well established and I have very little space left to plant. However, this past year I carved out a little space for a tiny herb garden that flourished.

Here it is in spring ...

And growing like mad in Fall ...


I don't have much resolutions, but somehow I think this is a good thing. It means that I'm pretty satisfied with where things are. Bring on 2010. I'm ready!

Cindy at My Romantic Home is having a Year in Review Party and The Shabby Chic Cottage is having a Transformation Thursday. Time for me to check out the other participants.

20 comments:

  1. What an inspiring post. The craft spot caught my eye, very nice. The fireplace makeover evokes warmth, beautiful! Here is to another year of projects and blogging!

    My best
    Linda
    Robin's Egg Blues

    ReplyDelete
  2. Awesome Before and Afters! The fireplace is my favorite!

    Happy New Year!

    ~Liz

    ReplyDelete
  3. So there is hope for me now...if you did all of this one year. Everything is beautiful! Thanks for the inspiration and happy new year!

    ReplyDelete
  4. Wow you accomplished a great deal! Good for you. And all of it looks fabulous.

    ReplyDelete
  5. I like your bathroom makeover and the craft closet is an inspiration for me to clean up my own craft area.
    Happy New Year.

    ReplyDelete
  6. What wonderful pictures and such stunning transformations. I have so enjoyed your blog this past year and look forward to more in the new year. I hope you and all your family have a very Blessed and Happy New Year. Hugs, Marty

    ReplyDelete
  7. You definately got a lot done in the year! Everything is so pretty and fresh. Enjoy 2010 and all the new projects!

    ReplyDelete
  8. I have so enjoyed your blog this past year and look forward to more in the new year. I hope you have a Happy New Year. XoXo

    ReplyDelete
  9. I really love all the rooms makeover! nicely done! bravo! love love love them.. thanks for sharing.. happy new year

    ReplyDelete
  10. Oh my you have been busy!! Wish my review had had so many great projects!!

    Praying your 2010 brings many more pretty memories!

    blessings
    mary

    ReplyDelete
  11. wow...you've been busy! Great transformations!
    Happy New Year!
    Rene'

    ReplyDelete
  12. What a lovely and inspiring post. I absolutely love all the before and afters.

    Happy New Year!

    ReplyDelete
  13. I love the button monogram on the pillow. how inspiring. THANKS FOR SHARING AND HAPPY NEW YEAR

    ReplyDelete
  14. I came over from the year in review party, chickee, and ooooohmygooooosh, how darling!!! I love what you did with that dining room. Very talented, sugar! :-)
    xoxo,
    Connie

    ReplyDelete
  15. WOW! Thanks for the year in review! I really enjoyed it!

    ReplyDelete
  16. What a busy year!!! Gorgeous photos and projects!!! Happy New Year!!!

    ReplyDelete
  17. Wonderful transformations! Have a great New Year!

    ReplyDelete
  18. Wow! Great before & afters! I am seriously jealous of that craft closet!

    ReplyDelete
  19. I am in the Year in Review party too.

    Wow, you accomplished a lot this year. I love the changes you've made to your home. It all looks so beautiful.

    Best Wishes for the New Year.

    ReplyDelete

Comments? I love comments!