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Home » Personal » 2021 Highlights + Recap

2021 Highlights + Recap

December 29, 2021 | By Jenna Sue Personal

The end of another year means it’s time for our annual project highlight + recap post! How many of these were you around for??

  • diy faux tree
  • outdoor dining ideas
  • custom ikea pax closet
  • diy fireplace
  • diy aged stone lamp
  • diy range hood tutorial
  • raintree floors aspen estates first flurry

Last December I felt like we had really fallen short of our project goals for the year, so this year I made a point to adjust (ahem, considerably lower) expectations accordingly. We didn’t get as much done this year in terms of completed projects, but I also don’t feel quite as overwhelmed, and mental health is priority #1.

April 2019

Over the past year, we were able to slow down and spend more time with our baby (now almost a big girl!) which I’m immensely grateful for—and yet somehow 2021 flew by and left me feeling a bit disoriented. To be 100% honest, I’m not entirely sure what my goals and intentions are for 2022. Last year I had a clear path and was excited to tackle new projects, but I’m just not there right now. Anyone else still in a fog from 2021?

family bedroom photo

Despite this end-of-year uncertainty, I can look back and say that I’m pretty proud of what we’ve accomplished. Let’s recap the highlights and noteworthy projects of 2021:

Table of Contents

  • 1. Playroom Reveal / January
  • 2. DIY Feather ‘Chandelier’ / January
  • 3. DIY Frame TV / January
  • 4. Better Homes & Gardens shoot at the Riverside Retreat / February
  • 5. Riverside Retreat Before/After Video Tour / February
  • 6. DIY Framed Tapestry / February
  • 7. DIY Faux-Real Indoor Tree / February
  • 8. The Big Garage Makeover: Part 1 / March
  • 9. A French Bistro-inspired Patio Update / March
  • 10. DIY Bedroom Closet Reveal / April
  • 11. How to Paint Cabinets Tutorial / April
  • 12. DIY ‘Stone’ planters / April
  • 13. We bought a House! / May
  • 14. Hacienda Hideaway Backyard Plans / June
  • 15. Evening Home Tour Part 1 and Part 2 / July
  • 16. DIY Electric Fireplace / July
  • 17. DIY Concrete Lamps / July
  • 18. Q&A: Ask Jenna + Lucas / August
  • 19. DIY Range Hood / August
  • 20. Hacienda Hideaway Kitchen Kickoff / August
  • 21. Fall Home Tour Part 1 and Part 2 / September
  • 22. A Spooky Chic Heights House / October
  • 23. Our Holiday Tablescape / November
  • 24. DIY Wood Beam Ceiling / November
  • 25. Hacienda Hideaway Flooring Install / November
  • 26. Holiday Home Tour Part 1 and Part 2 / December

1. Playroom Reveal / January

playroom before and after

2. DIY Feather ‘Chandelier’ / January

forest theme playroom

3. DIY Frame TV / January

DIY Frame TV

4. Better Homes & Gardens shoot at the Riverside Retreat / February

5. Riverside Retreat Before/After Video Tour / February

6. DIY Framed Tapestry / February

diy framed tapestry

7. DIY Faux-Real Indoor Tree / February

diy faux tree

8. The Big Garage Makeover: Part 1 / March

9. A French Bistro-inspired Patio Update / March

french bistro patio dining set

10. DIY Bedroom Closet Reveal / April

custom ikea pax closet

11. How to Paint Cabinets Tutorial / April

how to paint cabinets

12. DIY ‘Stone’ planters / April

diy faux stone planter

13. We bought a House! / May

14. Hacienda Hideaway Backyard Plans / June

15. Evening Home Tour Part 1 and Part 2 / July

dining room at night

16. DIY Electric Fireplace / July

diy fireplace

17. DIY Concrete Lamps / July

diy concrete lamp

18. Q&A: Ask Jenna + Lucas / August

19. DIY Range Hood / August

diy range hood tutorial

20. Hacienda Hideaway Kitchen Kickoff / August

spanish style kitchen mockup

21. Fall Home Tour Part 1 and Part 2 / September

neutral holiday decor

22. A Spooky Chic Heights House / October

diy halloween decor

23. Our Holiday Tablescape / November

fall wedding florals

24. DIY Wood Beam Ceiling / November

diy wood beam ceiling tutorial

25. Hacienda Hideaway Flooring Install / November

raintree floors aspen estates first flurry

26. Holiday Home Tour Part 1 and Part 2 / December

christmas home tour

And now—my favorite part!—a few stats from 2021:

  • Most page views: DIY Frame TV
  • Most comments:  We bought a house!
  • Favorite on Instagram: Closet Reveal
  • Lucas’s favorite project: DIY Range Hood
  • Jenna’s favorite project: DIY Wood Beam Ceiling

I’d love to know: what was your favorite post/project this year?

While I’m still sorting out my personal goals for 2022, there’s a long list of house projects we plan to tackle, and I’ll share all of those in my next post to kick off the new year (along with a reader poll to get your feedback!)

As always, thank you from the bottom of my heart for being here through the ups and downs of life and cheering us on. I’m looking forward to seeing what this next year has in store!

Related posts:

Q&A: Ask Jenna and Lucas
2022 Project Plans + Reader Survey
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  1. Kim K says

    January 26, 2022 at 11:23 am

    Your home is stunning. It’s really design forward without being overly trendy. I’m obsessed with the tartan floor tiles in your guest bathroom and the gorgeous crown molding in Esme’s room. Having installed a lot of crown myself, my brain hurts just thinking about lining up the tricky lattice pattern while figuring out the correct miter and bevel while taking into account ceilings that aren’t perfectly level and walls that aren’t perfectly plumb. Amazing work.

    • Jenna Sue says

      January 26, 2022 at 2:07 pm

      Ohh man, I was ready to give up on that crown molding and was convinced it would never work! Lucas truly pulled off a miracle and has felt so much more confident with challenging DIYs since that project.

  2. Brian Mcclellan says

    January 7, 2022 at 9:20 am

    Jenna Sue, your work is creative, clean, & inspiring. Your presentation delivery is amazing. I am in my mid 50’s, having been a Design/Builder most of my life, in need of a rebirth to better fit in with today’s community. We have been remodeling our 1941 Carolina home in Charlotte.

    • Jenna Sue says

      January 12, 2022 at 9:38 am

      Thank you so much Brian, I appreciate the kind words and am glad you are here!

  3. Gail says

    January 6, 2022 at 5:16 pm

    Loved following along as Lucas built the diy range hood. Also loved your bedroom closet project! I particularly enjoy reading your blog posts – wonderfully written! Looking forward to inspiration in the year ahead!

  4. Jen says

    January 1, 2022 at 3:09 pm

    Nothing about this blogpost felt like a slow year! I love that you prioritize family time and I hope you keep things real about what you can and are willing to accomplish! You’re very engaged with your followers and do good content. It’s not a race or competition (though it probably feels that way in your industry). Keep up the good work. I enjoy following.

    • Jenna Sue says

      January 2, 2022 at 12:09 pm

      That means so much, Jen! It’s tough to gauge where we “should” be because I only have other bloggers/RE investors to compare to. As long as we are happy and at peace, that’s all that matters at the end of the day! Hope you have a wonderful 2022 🙂

  5. Becky King says

    December 29, 2021 at 2:28 pm

    I’m always in awe of your imagination and energy! My favorite project was a tie between the playroom and bedroom closet. No doubt 2022 will offer new ways for you to design and create home environments that are a delight to see.
    Here’s to 2022 and a Happier New Year!

    • Jenna Sue says

      December 30, 2021 at 9:45 pm

      I can’t believe those were the only room reveals — such a slow year, hah! There will be a ton coming in 2022 though. Happy new year to you!

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