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Favorite Posts & pictures from 2013

December 30, 2013

It’s amazing how a week away from blogging feels like a month. But, I sure needed it. We’ve done pretty much NOTHING over the break, and it’s been WONDERFUL. I didn’t turn on my computer for days, I ate whatever I wanted, I finished one book and read another, I sat on the couch almost the entire Christmas day, and then I ate some more.  We’ve had late nights, slow mornings, a few meltdowns, and a lot of togetherness (sometimes, maybe a little too much. . .).  I’ll slowly be getting back into the swing of things over the next week. 

Christmas-morning

(the aftermath from my favorite five minutes of the year)

For now—and especially for those of you who are new readers—I thought it would be fun to take a quick look back at my favorite posts from the past year:

bathroom

Converting a closet into the boys’ bathroom

My thoughts on decorating when your kids are little

adding color to a dark kitchen

Updating our kitchen without painting any cabinets

Converting a garage into our den

Celebrating the “survival of the first year”

kids reading nook

Creating a reading nook when you don’t really have one

Hanging the kids’ artwork in our stairwell

living room cabinet

My favorite Craigslist find of the year

Kids’ rooms ideas from my readers

A simple desk makeover for our bedroom

dark gray powder room

Our powder room makeover

The challenge of a Clark family photo session

garden stool makeover

A blue Sharpie and a garden stool makeover

One of my favorite blessings this year

decorating for Fall

Adding Fall to our home

Removing wallpaper—I did it!

gold and white bedroom nightstands

Making IKEA furniture look a lot pricier than it is

Recycling a piece of furniture I almost sold

master bedroom family photo gallery wall

Hanging a family photo gallery wall

Changing my domain name and a home tour on the blog (at last!)

Christmas home tour

Our Christmas home tour

 

As always, I’m grateful and humbled that you take time out of your day to read my blog.

Looking forward to what 2014 has in store!

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  1. Karen says

    December 30, 2013 at 9:30 am

    Emily – I enjoyed looking at your blog over this past year. I never even knew these blogs existed until I saw a picture of your family room from your previous house on Pintrest. I have been following you ever since! I have looked at other blogs, and there are a few I follow, but you have a style that I love. I copied some of your ideas and decorations, and someone told me over the holiday that they enjoy how I decorate! I look forward to following your blog this new year and seeing what new and interesting ideas you come up with next!

    Reply
    • Emily Clark says

      December 30, 2013 at 9:55 am

      Thanks, Karen :) Yay for Pinterest!

      Reply
  2. Baileywife says

    December 30, 2013 at 9:39 am

    My favorite this year was your boys’ bathroom…..perfection! Love your budget friendly style on EVERYTHING Emily! ~Kim

    Reply
  3. Jennifer @ Dimples and Tangles says

    December 30, 2013 at 10:46 am

    What a great year! Your painted armoire and gallery are two of my favorite projects, and I’m hoping to do something similar when I finally tackle my bedroom this year! I love how the “Dream” ornament is shining in the middle of your Christmas Morning mess….that’s what it’s all about! Happy New Year Emily!

    Reply
  4. Jessica says

    December 30, 2013 at 11:04 am

    Everything is so beautiful! I never comment, but I just had to let you know that your blogs is one of my favorites and I can’t go a day without it. I read all the time, but did I miss a post about the white curtains in your bedroom? I would love to know where you got those along with the black curtain rods. So pretty!

    Reply
    • Emily Clark says

      December 30, 2013 at 11:09 am

      Thanks, Jessica! I didn’t even do a post about those curtains. We just put them up quickly. It’s all from IKEA. We used the same version of the rods and bendable connectors (in black) that we used in the breakfast room.

      Reply
  5. Sandy says

    December 30, 2013 at 11:45 am

    My 2014 must-do this new year is to travel to an IKEA. Your blog has given me an abundance of decorating inspirations. I thank you and hope the New Year brings more love and joy to your adorable family.

    Reply
  6. naz says

    December 30, 2013 at 12:22 pm

    What I admire the most about your blog is that you keep it real. Thanks Emily and Happy New Year.

    Reply
  7. René says

    December 30, 2013 at 2:00 pm

    Such a great year and inspiring round-up Emily. Your blog has always been one of my favorites! Happy New Year to you & the gang!

    Reply
  8. Kristin @ bliss-athome.com says

    December 30, 2013 at 3:02 pm

    Happy 2014 to you and your fam Emily!! I hear ya…I am moving very slow and just posted my first post in almost a week…I am still in my eggnog coma…I think my muscles got too relaxed with the holiday gatherings and laziness. I love the changes you have made to your home. Many blessings in 2014 :) xo Kristin

    Reply
    • Emily Clark says

      December 30, 2013 at 4:32 pm

      Thanks, Kristin. So glad we got to meet this year :)

      Reply
  9. Jan says

    December 30, 2013 at 3:06 pm

    Emily, I really can’t remember how I found your website, but once I did, I was hooked! You are so, so creative & seem to be able to do anything & it looks fabulous! And you do all of this while managing five beautiful kids….Kudos to you & I will be following you going forward into 2014…Hope you all have a Happy, Healthy New Year!

    Reply
  10. Erika says

    December 30, 2013 at 3:30 pm

    Haha. I LOVE that first photo! So fun!

    Reply
  11. Susan Turley says

    December 30, 2013 at 4:00 pm

    Still love your blog. Any luck getting the type darker? It’s still difficult to read. The grey is pretty, just not enough contrast .

    Reply
    • Emily Clark says

      December 30, 2013 at 4:32 pm

      She darkened all the font. Not any better? :)

      Reply
  12. [email protected] says

    December 30, 2013 at 4:20 pm

    Good for you for taking some time off. I hope you had a great holiday. I have been following your blog for about a year and I have really enjoyed your posts. Keep up the beautiful work and have a great New Year!

    Reply
  13. Erin says

    December 30, 2013 at 9:28 pm

    I love your blog and come back daily for inspiration. Your style is impeccable, and the fact that you manage to do projects with a houseful of kids is amazing, but it’s photos like the one on top that make me really love your blog. All the best for 2014!

    Reply
    • Emily Clark says

      December 30, 2013 at 9:44 pm

      Thank you, Erin! Much of our house looks like the first picture on most days :)

      Reply
  14. Jen @ RamblingRenovators says

    December 30, 2013 at 10:27 pm

    You had SO many great projects this year Emily! I enjoyed revisiting them. How you accomplish it all with grace and 5 little ones running about is a wonder. Wishing you a wonderful 2014! xo

    Reply
  15. Carolyn says

    December 31, 2013 at 11:16 am

    Just wanted to tell you how much I enjoy your blog. You are real, kind, witty, creative and thoughtful. I love that you share pretty interiors and projects, but always keep a good perspective on life. It obviously shows in your readership and comments that people love that! Congrats on another blogging year down!

    Reply
    • Emily Clark says

      December 31, 2013 at 1:25 pm

      Thank you, Carolyn!

      Reply
  16. Laurie Shepard says

    January 7, 2015 at 8:03 am

    can you tell us which Ribba frames you ordered exactly. The sizes are not normal on IKEA site. Your gallery wal has me drooling!

    Reply
    • Emily Clark says

      January 7, 2015 at 11:41 am

      Hi Laurie–I only used two different sizes and painted some of them. Details here:

      https://emilyaclark.com/2013/10/hanging-family-photo-gallery-wall-in.html

      Reply

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