The Favourite 13 of 2013
Wow.
2013 is over. Happy New Year Everyone! 2014 is upon us and I am super excited about the projects we plan to tackle this year -but more about that later. Today I want to share the favourite 13 projects/posts of 2013 – some of these I selected by popularity with readers and others I chose because I love them.
The images are the links- click on the image to see the post about that project.
Sewing/Craft Project
I counted two posts as one here because my two envelope pillow tutorials are neck-in-neck for the most viewed posts on my blog this year.
Room Revamp
Although not as popular in page views, the laundry room is really the only room that we managed to actually completely revamp last year….
Furniture Transformation
While I redid a few pieces of furniture this year, the one I think that I appreciate most (and that was transformed the most significantly) is our faux mantel cabinet…
DIY Project
Installing the board and batten in our entry hall made the biggest difference to that space – I love it now! I never did manage to get around to the actual tutorial for installing B&B though so stay tuned for that very soon (I promise!).
DIY Chalk Paint Project
I did a lot of projects this year with DIY Chalk Paint and it is really hard to chose a favourite but the one that has received the most views is our little Mellow Yellow Side Table….
Upcycling Project
I also redid quite a few lamps this year but my personal favourite is the thrift store gourd lamp that I sprayed out in fresh white…
Organizing Project
This fabric covered bulletin board that I whipped up for my friend’s daughter got a lot of attention from readers after being featured on Apartment Therapy this year…
DIY Sign
I made several wooden signs this year using both pallets and reclaimed wood but my personal favourite is the ombre pallet sign with wood reveal lettering that I made for our Master Bedroom….
Mantelscape
After we created our faux mantel cabinet I got to start doing different mantelscapes for the seasons (and times in between)… I think my favourite mantelscape in 2013 may have been our Back to School Mantel….
Halloween Project
Hands down my favourite Halloween project and possibly my favourite craft project of the year is my Black and White Hand Sketched Sharpie Pumpkins…
Christmas Project
Another of my favourite craft projects was our Christmas table centerpiece- the Yarn and Feather Christmas trees that I created using my DIY 10 Cent Christmas Tree Cones…
Wreath
My favourite wreath this year was our Burlap, Boughs, and Blades Winter Wreath- so much so that I think I will stretch it out into January…
House Tours
Two of our house tours were popular with readers this year- the Christmas Living/Dining Room tour as well as our Summer Home Tour…
Which of your projects are your favourite from 2013?
What do you hope to DIY or revamp in 2014?
I can’t wait to share our plans for this year – there are some majors on the list as well as completing some of the rooms we began in 2013 that for whatever reason fell by the wayside. More coming soon!
Thanks for reading. And remember my housie friends, HOME isn’t built in a day. Enjoy the journey!
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you have a lovely home
and you’ve been a busy girl in 2013
i love all the bright and happy colors
you’ve used and would love for you to share
at Fridays Unfolded this week!
Alison
Nancherrow (formerly Stuff and Nonsense)
Thank you Alison!
So much goodness! Especially love your entry and that light makeover!
Wishing you the best for 2014!
Angela @ Number Fifty-Three
Thank you Angela!! So thrilled you came by to visit- thank you for your kind words!! Wishing you a happy and successful 2014 as well:)
You had a knock out year! I adore your laundry room makeover from top to bottom. It turned out so, so good! The wood details and the fun colors are all so perfectly balanced. Wishing you a Happy New Year ~ Shannon
Aw, thank you Shannon! Your sweet comments totally made my day!! Hope you have a wonderful weekend:)
I think I found your blog from your laundry room makeover and I’ve enjoyed every project since! You really have a “Happy House”. It is bright and full of sunshine…just like you! I’m so glad we came together in 2013, I’ve loved getting to know you better! I can’t wait to see what you come up with this year! XO
Aw, thank you Christy! You are so sweet and I am so glad we came together this year as well!
You do such great work, Krista! I love your beautiful, colorful home! If I had to pick a fav I’d go with the faux mantel cabinet (it’s stunning!) and the spray painted lamp! That lamp looks wonderful in white!! I hope you have a happy and new year full of lots more incredible projects!! xo
Thank you Chelsea! Your kind comments are totally appreciated and I am so thrilled that you came by!!
I just love the colors and creativity each and every time.
Thank you Stacey!
Wow! What an amazing year you’ve had, Miss Krista! Congrats on everything you’ve accomplished! I’ve loved getting to know you and your blog in 2013!!!
~Abby =)
Thank you Abby- it has been great getting to know you this year too!
Krista, you know how much I love your beautiful projects, I remember very well discovering your beautiful blog through your laundry room transformation (gorgeous) 🙂
I wish you and your family a beautiful and Happy New Year Krista! 🙂 hope this year will be more wonderful for you and can’t wait to see all the new projects you have to share with us 🙂
Hi Ingrid!! Thank you so much for your kind comments- I always appreciate your visit and kind comments more then you can know and am thankful to have gotten to know you a little better through blogging this year:)
That faux mantel transformation is so cool! Happy New Year, Krista!
Thank you Alexis!!
Every one of your projects is adorable! I do love that laundry room remodel thought! Cheers to a great 2014!
Thank you Kelly- Happy New Year to you as well!
I always enjoy seeing your fresh bright projects, my favorite was the pumpkins! Happy 2014!
Jenna
Thanks Jenna!! The pumpkins were one of my favourite projects too!! Happy New Year to you as well!!
The Sharpie pumpkins are definitely a favorite of mine. It’s no secret how much I love doodling designs. And YES- your Christmas home tour was one of my favorites!!
Happy New Year, Krista! Excited to see all the changes you’ll be making to your home this year :).
Thank you Amy!! I love those sharpie pumpkins too… I will definitely reuse them next year. Happy New Year to you as well!!
Krista…
What a great year of inspiration! You and your lovely blog have really bloomed as the year wore on. Best wishes and much success for 2014!!!
[hugs] ~Diane
Thanks Diane – I still have a long way to go but it is amazing to look back at the difference between my first posts and my posts now. Such a learning process!! Thanks so much for your visit- wishing you a happy and successful 2014 as well!!
So many pretty projects! 2013 was an excellent year – here’s to 2014!!
Thanks Anne! I know we both plan to tackle our kitchens this year so that should make for some great reading – lets hope!! Happy New Year to you!
I love the laundry room even if the numbers don’t show it. I’d love to do laundry there instead of my dark basement. I love all the colors in your home and look forward to your future projects!
Thank you so much Megan!! Your comments always brighten my day- thanks so much for your visit, and Happy New Year!!
I simple adore all the colors you have used in your home. Your space is definitely a HAPPY HOUSIE! Can’t wait to see all the fun projects you have planned for the new year.
{hugs} from South Carolina,
Ashley
Thank you Ashley!! Your kind comments are totally appreciated:) Happy New Year to you!!
Krista, you know I absolutely loved every single one of these projects + all of the others, too! Thank you for all of your wonderful inspiration and friendship throughout 2013. Can’t wait to see what you do in the New Year! Speaking of which – happy 2014! I hope you have a great first day of the new year and happiness throughout the year. Pinning and sharing!
Thank you Cindy!! I always appreciate your kind comments and visit- more then you can know. Thank you for your friendship this year as well – here’s to a great 2014!
I totally love that little yellow table, every time I see it I smile. The skirt in the laundry room is cheerful too. I’m going to do a skirt for the bathroom sink until I come up with a long term plan.
Hi Diana- a skirt for a sink is such a cute idea! Thanks for your visit and your kind comments- I truly appreciate them!! Happy New Year to you:)