2013 Was A Very Good Year
I hope you had a fabulous New Year.
The last few days have been so freaking freezing here… I’m talking -25 to -30 with the wind chill friends… EEEEK!!!!!
My 2nd floor north-facing craft room/office is f-f-f-freezing because it doesn’t have a heat vent from the furnace, and the electric baseboard heater just isn’t up to heating a room with tall ceilings when it’s this c-c-c-cold. The only thing feeling the heat was the chandelier.
John was out at a meeting last night so I borrowed his office on the main floor to write this post… where it was nice and cozy, and afterwards I planned on keeping the cats company by the wood stove in the family room… but there was no room for me. lol. I did get a corner of the couch though.
With all that said I thought before moving forward into 2014 I would take a look back at some of the projects from 2013 which, in addition to being a good year, was a very busy year.
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The Story of the Sweet Little Stool
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Vintage Floral Frame Makeover
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DIY Built-In Bookcase
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Faux Pumpkin Seed Fall Wreath
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Nancy Drew Revolving Book Page Wreath
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DIY Silver Goblet Wind Chimes
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How to Make Fresh Cut-lery Flowers
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Decoupaged Photos on Canvas Frames
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Easy DIY Beach Mat Blind
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French Caribbean Mirror Makeover
and some furniture transformations.
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Homemade Chalk Painted Antique Dresser
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Weather Beaten Dresser Makeover
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Night Table Redo Redo
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Vanity and Mirror Makeover
And I turned the page into the 52nd chapter of my book of years, and for the most part I’m perfectly OK with it. There are days when I forget that I’m not in my thirties anymore and I love that, even if it means a few more aching muscles. Sometimes a bad memory comes in handy. lol.
My part-time job became full-time in February, and I opened an etsy shop.
All in all it wasn’t just a good year, it was a great year… and I’m so looking forward to all that 2014 has to offer. I’m so grateful that I have this wonderful world of bloglandia to share my projects with, and to gain inspiration from, so many fabulous like minded friends.
Thanks so much for reading!
It’s a new year and anything… and I mean anything… is possible!
I remember many of those projects! Love them all. I can't imagine how you live in that extreme cold….my cousin lives in Houston, B.C. and has posted on Facebook how cold it is there. I look forward to this new year blogging and keeping up with yours. Try to stay warm…..Vicky
Love seeing a rerun of your fabulous creations, Tuula! 2014 was definitely a great year for you! I'm so looking forward to more innovative and warmhearted ideas from you. So adore your "wonderful world of bloglandia!"
I'm so ahead of myself . . . you know I meant 2013 as a great year for you!
You had a great creative year. Can't wait to see 2014!!
Cynthia
A fantastic year Tuula! Cheers
It is so fun to look back to see what we accomplished. Blogging certainly makes it easy to look back.
You have been BUSY. I can't believe you have a full time job, blog and run two Etsy shops.
And, 52 is nothing. I hit my medicare years in November and I still run circles around some of the youngsters I know.
I know with your attitude that 2014 will be fantastic.
You are so incredibly talented, Tuula! I LOVE the tea cup lamp and would enjoy making something like that 🙂 How do you come up with so many creative ideas?! You are certainly an inspiration. Happy New Year to you, sweet lady!
Just wait until you are sixty – you will almost be an adult! I love your garden art, but my favorite has to be the tea cup shade. While I do appreciate you sending me a little cold on Christmas for a fire, you can now take it all back – I am tired of it and want my shorts back!
Happy new year Tuula I think my favourite project was that dresser, I don't know how you did all of that with a full time job!! Happy birthday 🙂
I love all of your projects…so many I would like to do or similar to for my own home. They are so unique. I can't wait to see what you will do this next year.