With just two days left of this year, I can’t help but look back and reflect on how much has changed in our home. We’ve been busier and accomplished more in the past 363 days than all our prior days of home ownership combined. There have been so many ups and downs on this roller coaster ride, but going into 2015 we both feel more confident and ready to take on bigger and better challenges.
Let’s start with a recap of our Room Makeover Reveals…
Whew… that was a lot of work for one year! Now let’s move on to my personal favorite DIY projects. It was difficult to narrow these down as each project came with its own set of pros and cons, but I’d do any of these ones again in a heartbeat.
1. Building this living room cabinet:
2. Transforming this Ikea floor mirror:
3. Creating this paneled wall:
4. This entire wardrobe vanity:
Bonus: Favorite post in general award goes to our Christmas home tour...
And most exciting news of the year would have to be our BHG features!
And finally, here are your favorites from the year based on views:
1. DIY plain to paneled door (this also has to be in my top 5 favorite projects)
2. Kitchen Source List & Budget Breakdown
4. Ikea Pax Pantry (one of my favorite features of our kitchen)
Some of you have been on this ride with us since our Florida home and remember these posts, while others have recently joined and will discover some new content—either way, we truly appreciate everyone’s support and thank you for checking in to follow our progress this year!
So what’s in store for 2015? Some of you sleuths who follow me on Pinterest already figured it out after I posted this on instagram a few days ago…
It’s laundry room makeover! And not just a makeover—we’re completely creating a new laundry room from scratch. Relocating our current washer and dryer from an upstairs pass through to an empty room downstairs. We’ve been planning for a couple weeks and I have a fairly good idea of colors, layout and materials but if you have any dedicated laundry boards on Pinterest, please link to them in the comments below! I need all the inspiration I can get as we lock down our sources over the next few weeks.
I have so much to share but will have to save it for a dedicated post next week, so don’t go anywhere! I hope you all have a happy and safe NYE and a virtual Cheers to 2015… see you next year!
Cat Elsby says
Your style and design is just so beautiful. Every room is swoon-worthy.
ANNE says
I just found your beautiful blog through Jennifer at Town & Country – what a gorgeous home!! I will definitely be following along as you fix up your home. xo
Sonya~at home with The Barkers says
https://www.pinterest.com/withthebarkers/home-laundrymud-room/
I can't wait to see what you come up with, I'm sure it will be awesome! Happy New Year ~Sonya
Jenna Sue says
Love it, thank you!!
Jenna Sue says
Ooh… I just got a great idea from one of your pins! Thanks so much for sharing!
Karen says
https://www.pinterest.com/persnickety/down-at-the-fold-n-fluff/
Here is my laundry room Pinterest board. Hope you find an idea or two you can use! Loving all the fun things you are doing to your new house. Keep up the awesome work!
Anette Willemine says
Wishing you a wonderful 2015! I look forward to follow your inspirational blog posts through the new year.
Thank you for sharing so generously from your beautiful home!
Love from,
Anette Willemine
(Norway)
https://anettewillemine.blogspot.no
Ann Koehler says
When you first moved from Florida back to California, I was sad to read that you were moving into a family rental until you could buy a house. I was so excited once you learned that you would be able to buy a house sooner than later. I am amazed and inspired by all of the updates you've made to your home so far. I'm looking forward to see what you two have in store for 2015. Happy New Year!
Jenna Sue says
I've been on Ikea's website for hours trying to see if I can make something work… and I saw the Pax sale which I hope to use for storage so thank you for the heads up!
MyKEA Love says
I just wanted you to know that IKEA Sektion cabinets arrive in Feb. 2015 for a modular miracle to any laundry room. The new cabinets are going to be similar to their european “Metod” line. Check out the IKEA Great Britain website for various door styles & inserts. And, IKEA currently has all their Pax & Besta storage solutions 15% off with their “IKEA Family Member” card until the end of January 2015. I plan on “hacking” the hell out of my unfortunate kitchen laundry center in the new year! Happy planning…..
MyKEA Love says
I just wanted you to know that IKEA Sektion cabinets arrive in Feb. 2015 for a modular miracle to any laundry room. The new cabinets are going to be similar to their european “Metod” line. Check out the IKEA Great Britain website for various door styles & inserts. And, IKEA currently has all their Pax & Besta storage solutions 15% off with their “IKEA Family Member” card until the end of January 2015. I plan on “hacking” the hell out of my unfortunate kitchen laundry center in the new year! Happy planning…..
maureen says
http://www.pinterest.com/mrslafontaine/laundry/
I can't wait to see what you come up with!
Glamista Home says
Thank you for sharing your DIY projects with your readers and welcoming us to your home. Such a beautiful and cozy place. I am looking forward to your upcoming projects. I wish you a happy and healthy 2015!
emily says
i just found your blog this week, so this post is perfect for me! really love all your projects!
Sharon Wiseman says
Ok , flubbed the first comment! Loved your home, your work, your posts!, thank you for sharing!,