Hey all, did you miss me? Sorry I sort of disappeared on you! I meant to wish you all a Merry Christmas and I had a fun post to share with you all with our Christmas card and everything, BUT our power went out! We had a huge ice storm hit and we were without power for 2 days and that set me way back in the Christmas department. In order to play catch up, I just went radio silent a bit early!
So I hope you all had the best Christmas,
and Santa brought you everything you wanted,
and you needed to wear stretchy pants because you ate so much good food…
That said, I thought I would quick sneak in my top 10 posts for the year, since I missed you all so much! This is a combo of not only my top 10 viewed posts this year, but also a few of my top favorites you might have missed. A lot of my top ten most viewed posts were Christmas posts and frankly I’m Christmased out (except for the leftover Christmas cookies and stretchy pants…)
So here we go… (just click the title to check out the full post)
#10 Chewy Chocolate Toffee Bars
Yum, yum and yum! These are a favorite of mine and one of the only things I knew how to make back in the day, you can read all about my adventures in cooking…
I love to doodle on my chalkboard and I shared all my secrets, with you.
Possibly my most hilarious DIY attempt yet, but at least the end result was pretty.
This one surprised me with it’s popularity, apparently you all love a good pom pom craft, and who wants to sew anyways???
Oh these photos make me wish for summer, or a cocktail, actually both would be fantastic right about now…
This post chronicles my first attempts with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint and why sometime the 3rd time’s the charm…
I love little man’s manly man room, you all seemed to too.
Another post in which I try my hand at DIY and prove the Mr. wrong – oh ye of little faith!
This is my number 2 most viewed post of all time, her room just makes me smile every time I walk in there.
Drumroll please…
My house tour is my most popular place to hang out! Which sort of makes me cringe, because it also boasts some of the oldest (read -worst!) photos on my blog. So, New Years Resolution #1 – I will be redoing my House Tour this year with up to date photos…
soon I hope…
I just want to take a minute before I head off to work on yet another hair brained DIY idea to thank you all SO SO much for following along on Facebook, hitting me up on Instagram, pinning away with me on Pinterest or having my goofy ideas delivered straight to your inbox!
When I started this blog about 15 months ago I thought it was just a place to post my ideas and hopefully stop annoying my Facebook friends with my projects. I never thought I would find such a fun community of people who enjoy being creative just as much as I do and who understand me – spray paint and all :)
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you all!
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Taryn @ Design, Dining + Diapers says
December 29, 2013 at 11:01 pmSuch a wonderful year you had here, Kelly! Beautiful projects, you are so talented and I can’t wait to see what you have in store for the new year! oh and PS. Your family is adorable :)
Erin says
December 30, 2013 at 2:56 amMerry Christmas Kelly! I have SO enjoyed getting to know you and reading your fun blog this year. Your family picture is darling. You are such an inspiration! Enjoy the holiday!
Jen @ RamblingRenovators says
December 30, 2013 at 5:04 amSo many great projects – you’ve had a fantastic year! Loved your planked entry. Wishing you all the best for the new year.
Kelly says
January 8, 2014 at 12:41 amYou too Jen, thanks so much!
Margaret says
December 30, 2013 at 11:51 amLove your blog and your fun approach to decorating! Found your blog through a search for Annie Sloan – still haven’t tried the paint though I haven’t missed a posting since…
Wishing you and your beautiful family all the best for 2014.,,
Leslie Stewart @ House on the Way says
December 30, 2013 at 12:42 pmWhat a wonderful year! Your home is beautiful and you inspire me to try new things! Here’s to a wonderful 2014!
Leslie
Kelly says
January 8, 2014 at 12:42 amOh thanks Leslie, Happy New Year to you too! Thanks for all your sweet comments, they always make me smile :)
Bożena says
December 30, 2013 at 6:28 pmMerry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
May it only be the season of love, peace and joy for you and your lovely family!
Greetings from rainy and not-white-at -all Poland.
See you in 2014 and can’t wait to see what inspiring ideas you will come up with:)
Kelly says
January 8, 2014 at 12:43 amWow Poland! Love it, Happy New year!
Jessica @ Dear Emmeline says
December 31, 2013 at 2:30 amAmazing year Kelly! You are one talented lady!
Kelly says
January 8, 2014 at 12:43 amThanks so much Jessica you are so sweet :)
Jenna says
December 31, 2013 at 12:36 pmGreat year! And don’t worry about the photos from your home tour – mine is the same way! A re-do is in order! Here’s to 2014!
Kelly says
January 8, 2014 at 12:43 amright? At least I can see how far I’ve come ha!
Jill Flory says
December 31, 2013 at 4:19 pmHope your Christmas was merry and that you have a very happy new year!!!
Kelly says
January 8, 2014 at 12:44 amYou too Jill, thanks for all your encouraging words – blessings!
Nancie says
December 31, 2013 at 9:27 pmLove your blog, Kelly. You have inspired me to try new things. You are one talented lady. Can’t wait to see what’s in store for 2014. Wishing you and your family a very happy and healthy new year! Your family picture is awesome!
Kelly says
January 8, 2014 at 12:45 amThank you so much Nancie! Happy New Year to you too!
Christina @ The Frugal Homemaker says
January 2, 2014 at 1:40 amI just recently found your blog and love it! Was glad to read through these and see some things I missed. Happy blogging to you in 2014, Kelly!
Kelly says
January 8, 2014 at 12:45 amOh great Christina! Thanks so much for following along :)
Chelsea says
January 2, 2014 at 6:31 amHow fun to look back on your top projects, Kelly! I remember every single one. Your beautiful kitchen, your daughter’s big girl’s room and that plank wall, there’s no way I could pick a favorite! Not to mention all the yummy recipes you’ve shared! It’s been so fun getting to know you this past year. I love your blog (duh) and I’m so happy to call you friend!! And again, I love love love your Christmas card picture, your family is beautiful!
Kelly says
January 8, 2014 at 12:45 amThanks girlie, love being your bloggy buddy :)
Milita says
January 4, 2014 at 1:45 amWow! I can’t believe your blog is only 15 months old! It looks amazing and so professional. You are great inspiration to me as a newbie blogger!