Wednesday, December 28, 2011

My Top Projects and Posts of 2011!

I most always cave to peer pressure, so when I saw just about every other blogger out there sharing round-ups of their best 2011 posts and projects, I just knew I had to do the same. I chose these pretty much randomly...some have been passed back and forth on Pinterest, some were popular with readers, and some I just plain liked! I've included links for each post, and would love to know if you enjoyed any of them. Isn't it fun to look back and see what you have accomplished (and not think too much about what you didn't?) {wink}

Without further ado....

Crafts, Home, and Entertaining:
Keepsake Family Photo Collage Frame























Ruffled Flower Bag and Headband Tutorial

How to Hang a Wreath on a Metal Door























Ice Cream Cone Silhouette T-Shirt


DIY Monogram Garden Flag


Thrift Store Frame to Hair Bow Holder
























DIY Decorative Chalkboard Tin
























Back to School Crayon Wreath


Styling the Girls' Bunkbeds


How to Throw an Ugly Christmas Sweater Party



Food:
How to Make the Perfect Cafe Mocha


Chocolate Picnic Cake























Easy Chicken Enchiladas
























Nutella Pumpkin Cheesecake Bread
























Blogging Tips:
Commenting 101 series

Blogging Myths series

Staying Home:
A "Just Because" Day
























Swagger Wagon























Looking back, I see that I had some really good recipes, some fun crafts, but not a whole lot of home decor posts. I think that needs to be a goal of mine for 2012!

Here's to a New Year of fun projects! What's on your to-do list?

Linking to Southern Hospitality, Home Stories A to Z, Tatertots and Jello, Positively Splendid

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17 comments:

  1. Jane@Cottage at the CrossroadsDecember 28, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    Thanks for stopping by the Cottage at the Crossroads and leaving your kind comments. I'm so glad you invited me to your blog because it is awesome. I saw so many projects in your review that I'd like to read more about. I'm a new follower now.

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  2. Rhoda @ Southern HospitalityDecember 28, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    Hey, Amanda, thanks for linking up! Yum, I want to eat at your house. So glad we got to meet in blogland, it's been a pleasure. happy new year to you!!

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  3. Paula@SweetPeaDecember 28, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    You had a great blogging year full of fun projects and definitely great recipes. I look forward to more home decor posts from you in 2012.

    When I looked through my blog, I realized that I didn't do any inside home improvements in 2011. I'm hoping to do at least one thing in 2012.

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  4. UnknownDecember 28, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    You had so many fun projects this year - it's hard to choose my favorite! But, that swagger wagon photo makes me giggle every time.

    Best wishes for a happy new year!
    Hugs,
    Gina

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  5. ErinDecember 28, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    Look at all those hair bows! I love the chalkboard tin and your crayon wreath. Happy almost New Year to you!

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  6. Gloria FoxDecember 28, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    Love the Swagger Wagon pic. Too cute!

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  7. UnknownDecember 28, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    Fun list!! Love the crayon wreath and the swagger wagon!!

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  8. MarianneDecember 28, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    I love these roundup posts, it is such a fun way to look back on a year. I think you had a great and creative one! Here is to a good and creative 2012 too.

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  9. Amy @ Positively SplendidDecember 30, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    Such a great year of projects, Amanda! I can attest that the Chocolate Picnic Cake is ahhh-mazing!! Happy 2012, my friend. :)

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  10. Kelli WDecember 30, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    Your swagger wagon post was hilarious! I think my favorite is a toss up between your chalkboard tins and your garden flag! I'm sharing my top 10 posts tomorrow, but I used analytics to pick mine...I think that may be a little bit of my OCD shining through:)

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  11. UnknownDecember 30, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    Great Posts! Thanks for sharing them. Love the Nutella Pumpkin Cheesecake Bread!

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  12. Beverly {Flamingo Toes}December 30, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    How fun!! These are so great! I really love the Christmas tin and I am definitely going to be pinning those recipes - yum!

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  13. Sugarplum Creations BlogDecember 31, 2011 at 12:48 AM

    Um, hello Chocolate Picnic Cake! You had a great year!! :)

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  14. XazminDecember 31, 2011 at 4:01 AM

    It was so fun to look back over this review...and also to see that I actually read several of these posts! I have been so hit and miss this year...but I actually remember reading about the crayon wreath, and the hairbow holder, and the ice cream cone t shirt!

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  15. UnknownDecember 31, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    So many of these are great - but I HAVE to try that Nutella pumpkin bread! I love pumpkin bread and my sister-in-law loves Nutella!!! Happy New Year!

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  16. DawnDecember 31, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    still love your ice cream shirt-so cute! happy new year!!!

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  17. Six SistersJanuary 6, 2012 at 7:39 PM

    The family photo collage frame is such a cute idea! We would love to have you come share this at our weekly link party every Saturday! -The Sisters

    http://www.sixsistersstuff.com

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