12.31.2010

2010 in retrospect

As I looked through my blog to write this post, I was surprised at how much I had accomplished this year.  I had a little help along the way, but most things were done by me, by myself, with little to no previous experience.
The update to my home started in 2009 when I painted my kitchen cabinets. 2010 rolls around and I had to paint the walls, remove and replace the existing floor tiles and rip out and reinstall a new backsplash. The baseboards were replaced as well as installing new crown moulding.
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My bedroom was a mess. If you are like most other mum’s, we always seem to come last.
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And updated one more time
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I created knock off art because the real thing is way out of my price range
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When the weather warmed up, I tackled the front entrance
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After, much better
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The back patio was also updated with an update to a new to me patio set and new patio stones
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There were lots of thrifty finds along the way, these are some of my favourites
A beautiful cloche. Life before Marty (at a stroll through life) did not include cloches :)
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A $20 lingerie chest gets an update
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Free coffee bean sacks became decor and gifts
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The old colour scheme in my dining and living room had to go

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I added an empty picture frame gallery which I had a lot of fun with, changing it up for the seasons
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The dining room got striped, I updated a new to me dining set and made my own drum shade chandy.
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I also got crafty, making gifts for family and friends
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I had hoped to have my front entry and powder room done before 2011, but I’m afraid it is almost upon us and I’m not done. The powder room will be completed today, but not the entry.
It’s been a fabulous year! You all continue to inspire me. I hope that I have inspired some of you. Thanks for allowing me to be a part of your journey.
All the best to you in 2011.

The Lettered Cottage

8 comments:

  1. I sooooo enjoy all of your projects! I am hoping to do a few more crafty things in 2011! Happy New Year!

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  2. You really did accomplish a lot! Can't wait to see what you cook up in '11!!

    Happy New Year Mel!


    -heather

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  3. Love, love, love all of your projects. You accomplished a ton the last year. Look forward to more of your creativity in the coming year. Happy New Year. Hugs, Marty

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  4. Wow you did a whole lot of great things! I'm ordering a similar light fixture for my dining room. I love it! Your home is beautiful!!!

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  5. Thanks for commenting on my blog! I'm new to blogland, so it's inspiring to see how much you've done!

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  6. You have some great projects...happy that I found your blog...LOVE your blog name:)

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  7. I'm so glad to find you. You have done some great projects!

    Happy new year!
    -Rene

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  8. Can I ask where you found the white blanket that is on your bed in the second picture of the bedroom? It's gorge!

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