My Year in Review (Plus a Giveaway for You!)
It’s been another fun year of DIY’s and snapshots of my less-than-perfect life of bliss, and I’m so glad you’ve been here to share it with me! I’ve put together a round-up of highlights from each month of 2016 as a little review! Click on the links below to re-visit the posts, and read about the surprise for you!
January: Breakfast Room Refresh
February: DIY Fireplace Screen
April: New Cushions for the Screened Porch
June: DIY Planter Irrigation System
July: Summer Style in the Kitchen
September: German Smear Mortar Wash
November: Lola’s Room Makeover
Another big change that happened this year was the roll-out of my new blog design! And once again, I’d love to thank you all for being a part of it all with me. Blogs are only fun if you have fun people to share them with! And you guys are lots of fun! I’m looking forward to more projects with you in 2017 and I hope you’ll continue to be inspired!
And to give you a little push on your own next project, I’m giving away a
$100 gift card to one of you to your choice of Home Depot, Marshall’s, or Amazon!
(*None of these companies are sponsoring. I chose them simply because these are 3 of my faves!)
To enter, just comment here, on my Instagram post, or on my Facebook post, telling me which project you liked best from this year, or what you’d like to see more of on the blog in 2017! Be sure to subscribe to my emails and follow me on Instagram and Facebook! Giveaway is open from now through the end of 2016! You may enter in each of the 3 ways, once per day. And I’ll be announcing the winner on social media on New Year’s Day! Happy 2017, friends, and good luck!
December 28, 2016 @ 8:42 am
One of my favorite projects was Lola’s Room makeover from November. I loved the customization and especially the wall mural. I am usually too intimidated to do paintings on a wall myself and resort to decals ;). However I am now re-thinking that and may be daring to try it myself! Thanks for the great ideas and the giveaway.
December 28, 2016 @ 8:47 am
Btw, I am following you on IG and Facebook as well.
December 28, 2016 @ 8:48 am
It’s hard to choose….I ❤ Lola’s room….and that dreamy pink furniture!
December 28, 2016 @ 8:54 am
I really liked the Lola’s Room Makeover, such a difference and a beautiful and soothing redo on the room. jslbrown2009 at aol dot com
December 28, 2016 @ 10:09 am
I love the room makeovers! I think my favorite is Abby’s room theme! Love the new blog design and all the inspiration from you!
December 28, 2016 @ 11:03 am
Your Christmas tours are always something I look forward to. Your house is gorgeous!
December 28, 2016 @ 11:13 am
Abby’s room was my favorite but I seriously love everything you do!! Thanks for the giveaway
December 28, 2016 @ 11:15 am
The Graduation party. You throw great beautiful parties
December 28, 2016 @ 11:49 am
Lola’s room! So perfect… 🙂
December 28, 2016 @ 11:59 am
Loved Lola’s room.. it also gave inspiration to a set of barstools we are refinishing!
December 28, 2016 @ 12:13 pm
My fav project was Abby’s new bedroom. I have two sons and one grandson. Pinned Abby’s room. I may have a granddaughter some day.
December 28, 2016 @ 1:03 pm
I simply love both of the girl’s rooms! We will be starting on our Ella Cate’s soon, with a lot of DIY fun.
December 28, 2016 @ 7:46 pm
I really like your room tours — I love how light and airy you make each room feel. My house is in need of a “refresh” so I often look to these spaces of yours for my inspiration. Thank you for the chance to win a great prize!!
January 1, 2017 @ 7:59 am
Jennifer– I’m so excited to announce that you’re my winner! Email me & let me know where you’d like your card to be from! Congrats!!!
December 28, 2016 @ 9:26 pm
I loved Lola’s Room Makeover, especially your DIY “marble” top table tutorial. It looks like a fun project.
December 28, 2016 @ 9:39 pm
It’s hard to pick a favorite, but I really like Lola’s room!
December 28, 2016 @ 11:57 pm
Lola’s room is perfect. It’s calming and cozy at the same time
December 29, 2016 @ 6:54 am
Abby’s room makeover was my favorite.
December 29, 2016 @ 8:23 am
I love everything you do 🙂
December 29, 2016 @ 8:55 am
Abby’s room makeover is so beautiful, it’s my fave 🙂 I’d love to see kitchen diy makeover hacks!
December 29, 2016 @ 9:12 am
My favorite is the DIY Plantar Irrigation System. I did not try it last summer but can’t wait to try it out in 2017. My husband does not think it’s possible so I can’t wait to surprise him! Thanks for sharing your life with us. I especially loved the letter to your dad. You are incredibly blessed to have had a father that loved you so well. Blessings in 2017.
December 29, 2016 @ 9:19 am
German Smear was my favorite – But they were all great.
December 29, 2016 @ 9:42 am
The fireplace screen… Because I love it AND because it reminds me that Father God cares about what I care about.
December 29, 2016 @ 10:11 am
Lola’s mural painted by you, her mom! What an amazing and gorgeous thing for a gal to have done in her room and by her own mom!! Love, love, love it!! Endless Blessings to you and yours in 2017!!
P.S. I love that you went ahead and got a dog…!! You are an official K9 mom now too!!
December 29, 2016 @ 10:13 am
Lola’s makeover is my favorite. Absolutely breathtaking room.
December 29, 2016 @ 10:17 am
Loved your porch redo in April!
December 29, 2016 @ 11:00 am
Looking forward with hope to a wonderful and exciting New Year full of many new adventures with the Lord!!
Thankful for God’s creative gifts He gives to us! Love and blessings to you and your family!
December 29, 2016 @ 1:00 pm
I like when you share your party themes. You have me addicted to chalk art also.
December 29, 2016 @ 1:10 pm
It is so hard to choose a favorite as I love all of your posts, but I think Lola’s room may top the list. I also enjoyed reading about theHaven conference as well.
Thanks for the inspiration you provide.
December 29, 2016 @ 1:32 pm
I love them all, but Abby’s bedroom makeover is so gorgeous (that wallpaper!). The combination of aqua, black and white is a winner.
December 29, 2016 @ 4:05 pm
I love Lola’s room. It’s a magical looking place. She’s very blessed to have such a talented and creative Mom. I do however love your overall ideas and decor so I feel blessed to be able to see them all on this blog. I’m not tech savvy enough to join Instagram. Facebook overwhelms me so I do may best following your blog. I’m delighted to read it. BTW the letter to your Dad touched me in the most profound way. Thanks for sharing.
December 29, 2016 @ 5:07 pm
I loved all your posts, but my favorite from the list is the DIY planter irrigation system. I look forward to all your posts in the new year.
December 29, 2016 @ 5:55 pm
I really enjoyed seeing and following Lola’s room makeover!!! It turned out Perfect and looks so Beautiful!!!
December 29, 2016 @ 8:50 pm
Your xmas tour was beautiful
December 30, 2016 @ 12:42 am
I love the makeover you did of Lola’s room particularly the mural..I can only wish I would be able to paint such a beauty.
December 30, 2016 @ 1:50 am
Love Abby’s Room makeover.
December 30, 2016 @ 5:11 am
All of your projects are amazing, but I especially love Lola and Abby’s rooms. They’re just beautiful and restful spaces.
December 30, 2016 @ 8:49 am
I pretty much love every makeover that you do. I especially love Abby’s room..it”s beautiful & I love that every single item was chosen, created, or painted just for Abby. Decorating & designing for someone really can be your love language. Happy New Year!
December 30, 2016 @ 9:55 am
I would love to see more slip cover projects. I’m trying to salvage my furniture after 4 years of child rearing. So many spills! Happy New Year and thanks for the chance!
December 30, 2016 @ 10:32 am
I love Lola’s room makeover! Those trees painted on the wall are so cool and I would love to do that to my room!
December 30, 2016 @ 11:57 am
Lola’s Room!
December 30, 2016 @ 12:17 pm
I loved Abby’s graduation party. In fact, I lovEd it so much that I used your ladder idea for a party that I had this summer. You will not believe how many compliments that I received!
December 30, 2016 @ 9:57 pm
I love Lolas Room makeover!! how gorgeous!
December 30, 2016 @ 10:01 pm
Julie you always do amazing stuff! I love the chalkboard art and Lola’s room makeover was stunning!
December 31, 2016 @ 2:56 am
I have to echo that Lola’s room makeover is amazing! I do love your breakfast area too!
December 31, 2016 @ 10:16 am
Abby’s room makeover was beautiful – great job
December 31, 2016 @ 10:18 am
I love the transformation the German Smear gave to the outside of your house. It made it so much “newer” looking. Great job. I am sure it wasn’t easy.
December 31, 2016 @ 10:30 am
I love the DIY fireplace screen. You’re so creative!
December 31, 2016 @ 12:32 pm
You also did a great job in Abby’s room
December 31, 2016 @ 8:39 pm
Everything you do is so upbeat and classy! The one that I want to accomplish myself is October’s DIY Chalk Painted chest of drawers. I have an old chest that needs a makeover and this is the way I’m going to do it! Thanks so much.
December 31, 2016 @ 11:47 pm
I appreciate your openness to share Jesus. As for your projects, my favorite would be Lola’s bedroom. I have a ten year old daughter as well and she loves all the little details that you included.
January 1, 2017 @ 2:36 am
It’s not yet the end of the year here, but I am probably too late to enter anyway! LOL.
Anyway, your kitchen looks amazing! Everything is so nice!
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January 2, 2017 @ 12:53 pm
Lola’s room was my all time favorite! All of your ideas are amazing.
January 3, 2017 @ 10:35 am
I enjoyed all of your projects, but my favorite was April’s new cushions for the screened porch. My back porch was in need of a makeover. I found a bronze aluminum loveseat at a yard sale, cleaned it up and spray painted it black with neutral cushions like yours. It looks fantastic now and it’s thanks to your post!
January 3, 2017 @ 9:00 pm
My favorite project was Abby’s new bedroom. I found it very inspiring!