This has been such a fun year of blogging, and I’m so thankful for each of the new readers I’ve gained over the last twelve months. Since many of you weren’t reading this a year ago, I thought it would be fun to highlight my favorite post from each month of 2010. Enjoy!
January: American Idols and Bookcases
Okay, so I’m choosing this post more because I met Jason Castro and less because of my wonderful spread on bookcases, but it was a fun way to start the year nonetheless.
February: Beautiful Blogger Bedroom series
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image from Carlee’s bedroom of Deliciously Organized
I’m actually choosing a series of posts from February 2010. These were the first guest bloggers I had, and I was more than thrilled that they would take time to share their bedrooms on my newbie blog. Thanks to Erin, Stefanie, Carlee, Alaina, Marianne and Janell for helping this girl out. I loved getting an inside look at their spaces.
One thing blogging (and reading design blogs) has encouraged me to do is to look for things around my house that I could use in other ways. That’s just what I did with this antique mirror that I converted into a chalkboard for our back entry.
I was thrilled to find these bookcases on Craigslist for $20 each and even more excited once they were updated with new paint and accessories.
Another post promoting the power of elbow grease. . . . I gave these chairs a good sanding, a couple of coats of spray paint and new fabric. I ended up with some pretty, “new” dining chairs for less than $23 a piece.
I always like sharing the result of my decorating projects–especially when they turn out like this one. Caycee is one of my online clients and did a fantastic job of pulling her guest room together based on ideas from the inspiration board I created for her.
In July, we devoted an entire Saturday learning to paint horizontal stripes in our breakfast area. I documented all of the drama and my best lessons learned in this post.
August: My Home Office Makeover
It was a long process, but I was delighted to finally reveal our home office makeover in August.
September: Big Fun in the Big Apple
My impromptu trip to a taping of the Nate Berkus Show for his design blogger audience day was definitely a highlight for me. Even better? Meeting my fellow bloggers in person!
October: My Make-Do Fall Mantle
I love making something out of nothing, which is basically what I did when it came to creating a fall look for our mantle this year.
November: A Post by My Husband
I suppose I have to give credit where credit is due. Although I had my doubts when he wanted to blog on our anniversary, my husband turned out to be quite the hit (much to his delight).
December: Sneak Peeks of a Client Project
A couple of weeks ago, I shared pictures of a project I have in the works. This post makes me appreciate how my business and blog have grown in the past year and makes me look forward to what’s to come in 2011.
Happy New Year!
Such a fun look back at all you fabulous projects! Happy New Year!
OK Emily, now I’m really jealous. Jason Castro? Love him – especially when he sings Travelin’.
I can’t wait to see what wonderful ideas you have cooked up for the new year. Happy new year!
-Rene
what a greta year Emily, thanks for all the inspiration and your hard work xoxo
It is so fun taking a look back, i haven’t seen some of these great posts. I never would have guessed that you had been blogging for only a year, good job girl!
Looks like you had a great year! I love all of your DIY projects. I just looked back at February’s bedroom series as I’m currently working on a plan for my own … to be posted on my blog today! It is in need of a major transformation.
Cara
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It has been such a great year! I cannot wait to see all that 2011 holds. I’m sure it will be packed full of fun projects. = ) Happy New Year!
I’m so glad that I found your blog and had the chance to meet you in NYC! You are such a weet person and a talented designer. I can’t wait to see what you have in store for us in 2011! Oh, please tell your lovely friend who I also met in NY, that I wish her a HAppy New Year too!
I loved all of them and look forward to seeing what you come up with for 2011. Happy New Year, Emily !
Fun walk down memory lane Emily!! I am sure this year will hold even more fun for you and your sweet family,Kathysue
I am so glad I found your blog and have enjoyed all of you fabulous post this year. Can’t wait for more in 2011!
very nice Emily! Looks like you had a great year and I’ve enjoyed following along! Here’s to 2011!
xo – jami
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Oh man, I love all of these pictures. Your home office is absolutely gorgeous… and Jason Castro kinda is too :)
Great pictures! Seems like you had a wonderful year!
you’ve had a great year, looking forward to watching what you do in 2011~and it would be great to catch up again in person!
Happy 2011~
Janell
Oh, what a year! I am just gaga over your mantel. And I love Jason Castro. . . how fun. Looking forward to seeing what you accomplish in 2011. Thank you for such a great blog.
I am totally jealous!!! I absolutely love Jason Castro.
So fun to look back at all your wonderful projects and posts! Loved meeting you in NYC.
New Year!!!
xo,
cristin
all your projects and posts are wonderful, but one of my favorite alltime posts in the entire blog world is that one your husband wrote. it gets me every time! :) i was actually talking about it just yesterday.
all your projects and posts are wonderful, but one of my favorite alltime posts in the entire blog world is that one your husband wrote. it gets me every time! :) i was actually talking about it just yesterday.
all your projects and posts are wonderful, but one of my favorite alltime posts in the entire blog world is that one your husband wrote. it gets me every time! :) i was actually talking about it just yesterday.
all your projects and posts are wonderful, but one of my favorite alltime posts in the entire blog world is that one your husband wrote. it gets me every time! :) i was actually talking about it just yesterday.
all your projects and posts are wonderful, but one of my favorite alltime posts in the entire blog world is that one your husband wrote. it gets me every time! :) i was actually talking about it just yesterday.
Happy new year!
Here’s to a GREAT year … and an even better 2011! Although your sweet hubby is going to have to come up with quite something to top his post this year. ;-)
Certainly glad to have met you via blogland. You are such an inspiration and I too am excited for 20-11!
Mr. Goodwill Hunting
Awesome and now I am so looking forward wot what will be in store for 2011…even more awesomeness :)! Happy New Year!!!!
So much goodness…here’s to another year of blogging goodness! Happy New Year!
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Emily: I’m reading you every morning with my coffee before the kids get up and our house turns into grand central. Thanks for the inspiration this year!
what a great year you’ve had….
it’s been good to have your place in blogland to come to….
Your office makeover had to be one of my favorites!!! :) Have a great new year -both you & your husband…!!!
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What a year! Your home must look like a totally new place. Looking forward to another year of Clark family craftiness! xo
Loved every single post!
I so look forward to your posts Emily. What a thrill to see all these wonderful projects in one hit!
I will be looking forward to all you have for us in 2011 :o)
Angex
I’m fairly new to your blog and have been enjoying it so much. It’s fun to catch up on some of your old posts. You are very talented and quite an inspiration. Happy New Year to you!
I’ve only been a follower for a couple months, so this post was really awesome for me! I love the blogger bedroom posts & your home office is so gorgeous!
I really enjoyed this year in review because it gave me a chance to catch up with posts I missed. I especially loved your husband’s anniversary post–so sweet (and funny)!
Happy New Year, Emily! :)
Apart from wishing you a Happy New Year, I have two things on my mind:
The photo of those two kids in the window in your previous post is so stunning! Truly heartwarming – I absolutely adored it.
And then: Your extreme makeover – Bookcase edt was really inspirational. My mum and her hubby have an old bookcase from the 70’s which desperately needs a makeover. I’m forwarding that blogpost to her immediately! :)
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