Saturday 31 December 2011

Looking back on 2011....

As 2011 comes to an end, I have been blogging for 6 weeks.... Seems so much longer... I have come so far since my very first post, met inspiring interesting people, made new friends, rediscovered my creative talents ..... And decided to pretty much makeover everything.....

I also thank all of you who have supported me and read my posts, left me the most fantastic and encouraging comments here and on my Facebook page - it has made my blogging journey so much more enjoyable and rewarding.

Looking back.......

My first few posts included......

Gallery Wall : I transformed my dark corridor to a bright and happy place...
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Kitchen Cupboard Makeover  : I bought an awful dresser and made it over into a kitchen cupboard........

 
Cube Shelves : I bought inexpensive bookshelves and transformed a boring dresser....



I made a few pieces of Jewellery.....

I've enjoyed getting back to my jewellery making and had the most page views for my Washer Pendant Necklaces, I also made a Bracelet, and some Spiral Charms
 

I did a few crafty projects with the kids....

Popsicle Stick Reindeer : We had great fun making and decorating these beasties for our friends and for our tree


Toilet Roll Flower Decorations : A simple idea turned out really well.....



I spoke A LOT about my coastal decor and the colour WHITE....

Hanging Fish: My all time favourite....



 And I shared a bit about my family...

Forever  : My forever and ever's......


The Force has taken over my Family  : The after effects of Christmas...


What have I learned whilst going over my posts? 

I love, love, love coastal decor (no, really I do....) 
Everything must be repainted white, like, NOW...... (oh, it totally has to be...)
I cannot bake..... (or decorate my baked goods....)

And my family is slightly crazy!!!....but we have the best times, we are loud, happy and the house is filled with laughter (and quite a few squeals and screams.....)
Of course we fight, scream and have bad days - life is not a bed of roses, but we are strong together and we love each other.......

And during 2011 my babies went from looking like this.....


to this......


I hope you will join me for more adventures in 2012. Take care and be safe.


Nat



Linking up to:

Southern Hospitality  -Top Projects of 2011 Party

5 comments:

  1. Such a beautiful blog Nats. Looking forward to your new projects in 2012!
    xxxAudra

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  2. Oh, how I loved strolling down "memory lane" with you...thanks, Girly, you always manage to put a smile on my face! Through thick and thin!!
    Lots of love: Stefanie.

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  3. Hey Stefanie - you always encourage me so much. Thank you for your lovely comment and Happy New Year xx

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  4. Auds - thank you so much - you should start one too - your so talented. Remember to email me the rest of the info xx

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  5. You've created some really beautiful pieces. I'm very into coastal and white also...my goal is to incorporate more saturated color without losing the white. Hmmmm...
    Thanks for stopping by and liking us enough to follow...I was more than happy to follow you back. Happy New Year!

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