Hey there party people!
My vacation this week was totally unplanned and completely perfect.
Let me tell you: Sometimes you have to ignore all the, “but I’m supposed to’s” in your life, shut the so called laptop, and just breathe.
Take a little time to smell the Johnson’s in your babies’ hair, and stay in your pajamas for a day.
Who am I kidding?
Stay in them for a couple of days.
I’ve been missing you guys, though.
The possibilities this new year holds are floating around in my head and tugging at my heart. But before we jump in head first, I thought we could look back at the year in projects.
Here’s a round up of 20 of my favorite DIY/Before & After projects of 2011.
the release of my eBook, Creating Your Masterpiece
Knock-off Ballard Wine Barrel Mirror
Building Houses in Honduras, Building Beds for Breaking Chains
All Chalk Paint projects! It was fun to hash out the cost and some FAQ’s for you guys.
Dining Room Built Ins & Window Seat
Knock Off Potter Barn Benchwright Farmhouse Table
Captain’s Uniform Inspired Chest of Drawers
It was a busy, but amazing year.
Thanks to each of you for coming along for the ride.
all so fabulous! the x table and the dining room are some of my favorites, but all awesome! oh and love the party decor!
thanks, Cassie!!!
shaunna
Those are all so great, but I especially love your dining room make over! Layla is a genius.
Thank you, Kathleen! It was a fun one to pull together.
shaunna
I love your dining room, and the before and after are great! Wow. And I’d really like to do those faux metal letters! Very cute
Thanks, Jen! Do them–super easy!!
shaunna
Shaunna! You have inspired a DIYer here in ND! I have a love affair with Annie Sloan Chalk paint! Notice your beatiful file drawer pulls in your office…do tell….where can I find them….or do you have a website that you love for knobs and pulls. Thank you for your blog, it’s a gift!
Tracy B in ND
Thank you, Tracy! I got the pulls from Lee Valley Hardware online–they are FAB!! Definitely one of my favorites, especially for any metals or unusual pieces.
shaunna
oops should have spell checked, beautiful!
i can’t believe you got all of that done in one year and it’s all so amazing. i love it all. the x table still makes me swoon and the makeup party was adorable.
Thank you, Kara!! I really feel like I was a slacker…but all in good time. Gotta balance it all out, you know? Thanks for the sweet compliment!
shaunna
I discovered you last November and have thoroughly enjoyed growing with you this last year. As a fellow woman of faith, I want to applaud you for allowing your light to shine in your home, your family, and throughout your blog. You are touching many lives; I am eager to see where this new year will take you. I’m coming along for the ride! God Bless.
What a very wonderful, humbling thing to say, Jaimee. Thank you from the bottom of my heart–so happy to be able to be blogging!
shaunna
Each and every single one of your projects of 2011 take my breath away. WOW! I am SO inspired by each and every project. I CANNOT wait to see what you will do in 2012.
Your HUGE fan,
Jaime from crafty scrappy happy
Thanks, Jaime!! You’re quite kind!!
shaunna
So fun to remember this year–you guys were so busy, but it’s been so fun to come along on your journey as you make your house a beautiful space to LIVE with your family! Thanks for sharing it with us!
Thank you, Mary. We were busy…and it was a pleasure to share our little process.
shaunna
Amazing projects Shaunna! Your attention to detail & level of quality is so inspiring! You go girl for getting all that accomplished in 2011!
Thanks, Carrie! Well, sometimes I leave things a little unfinished…let’s keep it real. But we’re happy with it!
shaunna
Gorgeous…every drop! You’re on the move girl and I am blessed to be your friend. Have a wonderful un-planned vacation! Lisa~
inspiration at it’s best : ) thank you.
Love your home, all of your projects, & this blog!! Thank you for all of your inspiration!!
Lovely, what a great year you have had on your blog. Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful ideas and inspiration.
Those are all so unbelievable! What a year! Can’t wait to see what you will be up to in the new year.
Holy Frapachino Batman!
I think you’ve earned a few pajama days!! I stand in awe of all you accomplished. May you’re 2012 be blessed with even more success, good health, happiness and good fortune:)
Happy New Year ~ Shelly
LOL, Shelly. That made me laugh out loud!
shaunna
Wow what an awesome blog you have. your home transformation is nothing short of inspiring. Thanks pinterest for letting me find your blog!
You had an amazing year and I am sure that 2012 will be even better. Wishing you a very Happy New Year.
Love all your work and blogs! Thanks so much for motivating me to clean out my cupboard. It was a project I have been meaning to get to throughout this past week of vacation… but I’d been ignoring. Seeing your cupboard re-org was the push I needed to get started… and it was sooooo worth it!
Wishing you and your family a happy and healthy new year!
Diane
You’ve been busy this year! Keep up the great work
Wow! that dining room is A.M.A.Z.I.N.G.
I’m so glad you did a 2011 recap of your amazing projects. I haven’t visited your blog before, but I will surely be back. Now following you
I just saw your blog from a pin on pinterest and you have amazing style. I love the wall color you previously had in the kitchen, the tan. Do you remember what color that is? I have been looking for the perfect beachy tan and I have not found it yet. Also where did you get the bedding for your guest room? It is beautiful! Thanks for all the ideas.