It’s a lot of fun to reflect on all the personal DIY goodness accomplished in 2011! Throughout the course of this year, our entire main level received a makeover for the better.
Let me start at the entrance and work my way through the open floor plan with you. Our stenciled foyer and…
…our mudroom set the tone nicely for the rest of the house.
Fresh paint for the walls (in Sherwin William’s Ramie and Sea Salt) and board and batten to the level’s entire perimeter made a HUGE difference to the look and feel of the place!
The dining room had been made over in 2010 but still managed to receive some new curtains, faux blinds, rope covered side lamps, and a few new accessories.
I updated our breakfast nook with some no sew curtain panels…
…and the living room received a new rug, faux roman shades, white slipcovers, and diy pillows.
In May, we finally finished our garden stone backsplash in the kitchen. Phew, that project was messy and a pain to complete!
I also painted the kitchen stools white and created some upholstered foam board chair backs.
In order to match the rest of the house, the kids’ Ikea chairs and table needed a tiny makeover too!
But the main level wasn’t the only place in the home to receive attention in 2011. I redecorated my master bedroom…
…and then redecorated the bedroom again with a diy barn door headboard and ballard inspired stenciled curtains.
The craft room was completed in 2011 with a vintage chandelier, accessories, no sew cushions for the window seat and fabric-covered cork boards for the desk area. I LOVE having this work space to create in!
And of course I enjoyed decorating a few mantels in 2011!
Speaking of decorating, one of the highlights of my year was hosting an amazing“How to Decorate Series” featuring thoughtful and educational posts from some of my favorite bloggers. (If you haven’t checked this series out, I highly recommend you click on the link and peruse the posts. They are all worth reading!)
Wow, 2011 was a fun year eh? Thank you so much for visiting me, following along on my projects, linking up to my blog parties, and allowing me to feature you. I am really excited to see what 2012 holds for all of us!
Linking up with Tatertots & Jello’s Party!
Beth, it’s so cool to see so many of your posts in this roundup that I had not seen before! I LOVE those chair backs; they are giving me some ideas. You’ve got AMAZING talent girl! Happy New Year 😀
Goodness Beth – your house is gorgeous!! Everything is so well done. I especially love the new headboard! Thanks for all the inspiration this year!!
Super-wowza! I love the slipcovers!
Happy New Year!
Kerry at HouseTalkN
Beth I just love all of your posts. And your home. I am so jealous of your brick walls! Your space is just so bright and pretty.
A truly fabulous year for you, Beth! I can’t wait to see what you have in store for 2012. 🙂
Wow Beth!!! You did so much this year!!! Thanks for sharing all your projects and ideas. I love your home and enjoy your blog so much!
Happy new year to you and your family!
You sure was one busy bee this year!
I love how step by step you are truly transforming your home. 2012 will be the year of the painted kitchen cabinets, I am sure 🙂
Your home is gorgeous! I am all over that faux bamboo shade project!
Wow, I love all that. I love thoselittle bird hangers in your foyer… so cute! I am just about to redo my bedroom in a gold, cream, ivory, crystal, and white theme. I’m going to have to check out your decorating series later! Interior decorating is such a love of mine I even took courses for it. haha
Great job!
Loved seeing these again! It’s been about a year since I started reading your blog and I’m NEVER disappointed by how you inspire! Thanks for a great year of projects, fun, inspiration, and showing how to be a great blogger!
You had a very busy and project filled year. Love all the projects and especially the mantels. Looking forward to the new year!
Your entry way is stunning. Seriously, it catches my eye immediately every.time.
Hi Beth. I love your stenciling in your entrance. Would you mind sharing the brand and style of the stencil you used? Thanks!!
Here you go: http://www.royaldesignstudio.com/shop_stencils_detail.php?id=1797
I found you sometime in February of 2011 and have been happily following along — and returning each and every day since! Love your inspiration, your home, your writing, and your support as I have ventured into the blog world myself.
Oh my gosh everything you have done in the past year is so lovely. Can’t wait to see what you have in store for 2012!
You are so talented. What a beautiful home you have. Happy New Years and I look forward to the many projects you share in 2012! Cheers!
Your home is beautiful and you have certainly accomplished a lot of projects. All the best to you and your loved ones in the New Year.