The Best of 2012

The Best of 2012

Happy Monday!  Today I’m doing a little recap of the past year.  Maybe you missed a few posts or maybe you just want to take a little walk down memory lane with me! 🙂

DIY Fast and Fantastic Feature Wall– This is the feature wall I created in a couple of hours for a photo shoot.  Check out the post to see the unconventional material it’s made with.

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The Preslar Music School Makeover had a ton of DIY projects including: a chevron fireplace, gold lampshades, a glowing drum coffee table, and a painted rug.  Check out the link to see how the whole space came together and to get links to all the projects.

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I created this DIY Customizable Art with peg board, colored pencils, and rubber bands.  I love that kids and adults can customize this piece whenever a creative whim hits.

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This office needed to do double duty with a new baby in the house. So we gave the space a total overhaul and created a Bright and Colorful Office/Playroom Combo.

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Preparing a Guest Bedroom Retreat isn’t all about the room’s big statement pieces.  Read this post to see how you can make guests feel welcome with small, but meaningful touches.

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Sometimes the smallest nook or cranny can be turned into a functional and fun retreat.  Check out this Closet Turned Recording Studio I did for a music loving client.

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Have an old chair that you can’t afford to reupholster?  Try out this Dyed Chair Tutorial to give your piece a new lease on life for a few bucks!

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Our Painted Glass Table Top is the perfect way to change the look of your furniture.  This is a great way to freshen up antiques without devaluing them!

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My love for the fish scale pattern continues to grow! For this project, I put the pattern on a light. Check out the DIY Fishscale Light on Design Sponge.

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Like I said, the fish scale pattern is a fav of mine.  I tried to find some affordable tile in the pattern, but when none was available, I decided to make my own.  Here’s the tutorial for the DIY Fish Scale Tile.

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The DIY Ardex Concrete Countertops have been my most popular DIY project ever.  I can see why! We love this product and all it can do!

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Another popular project was the DIY West Elm Moroccan Headboard.  You won’t believe how easy it is to recreate this look with a very unexpected product.

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Do you have an event coming up?  Special installations can go a long way in making things feel special.  Read about this DIY Ribbon Canopy I created for my brother’s wedding!

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The Taylor family had me over to design their Living Room.  I love that the elegant end result reflects the family and what they value! Read all about the details in the post!

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This DIY Sliding Metal Door is not what it seems.  Some amazing metal paint turned an unimpressive material into a piece that looks completely authentic.

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These DIY Crystals were a personal favorite this year.  I love when I can create something that catches both men’s and women’s attention. 🙂

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Natalie’s Dining Room was the last project I completed this year.  I loved turning this dining room into a vibrant and meaningful space for a beautiful family!

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So, there you have it!  The best of 2012!  Here’s to another year chalked full of designing, “DIY”ing, and dreaming!

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