Thursday, December 27

2012 in review


I can scarcely believe that 2012 is nearly over!  I've always heard that the older you get, the faster time flies.  I believe it!

Here are a few of my favorite projects from this year.

I dabbled with homemade chalk painting and turned an old chest from Bombay Co. into a pretty nightstand:

Then I re-did the guest room around the new nightstand!


I turned our bonus room into a very functional space for very little money.


I made some pretty updates to our screened porch for just a few dollars.


I created a gallery wall of mirrors in our master bedroom.


Speaking of mirrors, I made one myself--a clothespin sunburst mirror for the laundry room.

And my favorite project of all was re-doing our "outdoor living room," also known as the front porch.


All in all, it's been a good year at our house; I hope it's been a good year at your house, too!


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9 comments:

  1. Something Nice and PrettyDecember 27, 2012 at 11:32 PM

    Just beautiful,love your porches!

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  2. Chenille CottageDecember 28, 2012 at 2:34 AM

    Blessings to you and thank you for your lovely post.
    I, too, am a child of God...I ask Jesus to live in my heart when I was a little girl. I am now in my early sixties and so thankful to have Him dwell with me season after season...day after day.
    I love your porches. They make the most perfect sanctuarys. I often go there to pray and just listen to the quiet.
    My God richly bless you and those you love this coming year.
    Carolynn

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  3. LindaDecember 28, 2012 at 9:30 AM

    I love each of those projects you did Richella! You have a wonderful home...and I love how you treasure it, and take such good care of it! And also how much you enjoy it! I love our home too, and have enjoyed it so much since we built it 6 years ago!

    I need to purge some things, and make it feel less crowded. It is amazing how much you accumulate in 6 years! (:>)

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  4. UnknownDecember 28, 2012 at 12:24 PM

    Love what you have made this year, Happy New Year and wishing you a blessed 2013!

    xoxo, Tanya

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  5. Patti @ Pandoras BoxDecember 28, 2012 at 3:59 PM

    You have a lovely home and you have certainly made it comfortable and welcoming - and as I keep saying "I might be sitting on your couch on the front porch some day"...so , please let me in!!! haha

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  6. An Oasis in the DesertDecember 30, 2012 at 8:18 AM

    Since I'm a newer follower, it was really fun taking this little tour of 2012 with you, Richella. Your blog has become one of my favorites -- always very inspiring!

    Have a very Happy New Year!
    Carol

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  7. At The Picket FenceDecember 30, 2012 at 10:49 PM

    I remember each of those incredible projects Richella! I'm always inspired by your beautiful home and heart. Wishing you a truly blessed New Year! :-)
    Vanessa

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  8. JenJanuary 1, 2013 at 10:46 AM

    Wishing you and your family a very Happy New Year!

    Jeannette

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  9. Trendy Home DesignJanuary 17, 2013 at 9:51 AM

    Looks like you've had a really productive year. Wish I had porches like yours...maybe one day.

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