As the year draws to a close, I can’t help but look back over the past year and fall in love (again) with some of my favorite projects.
Yep, it’s time for a Top Ten of 2009 list.
You totally thought you were going to get away with me not doing one of these, didn’t you? You were wrong!
Lindsay’s Top Ten Favorite Projects of 2009
10. Painting Laminate Furniture – With some patience, you too can paint a piece of laminate (aka plastic) furniture.
9. Transforming a Jurassic Thrift Store Find – I really want to know who originally purchased this dinosaur/clown lamp.
8. $7 Burlap Table Runner – Create a versatile, year-round table runner with no sewing.
7. Old Light Fixture Turned Candelabra – It’s even cooler now.
6. Placemats Become Window Valences – A little creativity goes a long way.
5. Zack’s Big Surprise – Forty-eight solid hours of painting delights my 3 year old son.
4. Breathing New Life into an Old Chair – This re-do is now the favorite seat in the house.
3. Rags to Riches Thrift Store Desk – My husband couldn’t imagine why I brought this home; I can’t imagine life without it.
2. Britney Spears/Kid Rock Coffee Table Gets a Face Lift – This one speaks for itself.
1. The Book Wreath – The most wonderful $2 wreath in the world.
Thank you so much for finding me and welcoming me into your blog world in 2009. Will you continue join me in 2010? I sure hope so. I have a lot up my proverbial sleeve.
Happy end of 2009! I’ll catch you on the flip side.
I linked up this post with the Good Bye 2009 parties happening at The Inspired Room, The Nesting Place and The Lettered Cottage.
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I can't believe you painted over Kid Rock!
hehe That's a transformation I wish I hadn't missed before. I've been sitting here giggling at your "bring it home" post. Too cute! Oh, and I'm still intending to make the book wreath. I have the printout on my fridge….still!
All of those projects are great! I can't decide which is my favorite!
What a great year this has been! Cant wait to see what you have in store for us…((hugs))
Wow! Awesome change in 2009! Can't wait to see what you have in store for 2010!
I'm so glad I found your lovely, amazing blog, too! I love your projects and hope to learn from them! Thank you for sharing all of your hard work and creativity! You are wonderful!
I am so glad I found your blog! I look forward to seeing what you will create in 2010!
Yay! Happy New Year! My faves are the book wreath and the candelabra!
Thank you for your blog and sharing your work and creativity.
Happy New Year.
I love all your transformations. I think the Kid Rock/Brittany Spears table should have been #1 though. BTW, whatever happened with the contest you entered the book wreath into?
I've enjoyed your blog all year long – great projects, all. Happy new year and here's to more DIY fun!
I was going to leave a comment about which one was my favorite but then I realized I have FIVE favorites which is half your list…SO I'll just say that I love it all, you crafty crafter you! Thanks for all the great inspiration!
Jen
You inspire me! Love your little boys bedroom! You've got me planning my 2K10 re-do list…
Wonderful projects! Happy new year!!
My favs are the wreath and the monogrammed desk. Looking forward to your 2010 projects!
Keep em coming!!!!!!
Because of you, my favorite project this year was the Book Wreath. Loved the tutorial on painting laminate. Wish I had read it before I "painted" a laminate bureau. Happy New Year!
Carmie
I think I have every one of those projects in my file of favorites. I still gasp every time I see your Britney Spears table makeover. Just stunning!!
I can't pick a favorite project! Love it all and love your blog.
The chair has got to be one of my favorites, I remember that was one of the first posts I read of yours when I started following your blog:-) Looooooove the coffee table too. Take care & have a blessed New Year.
Kid Rock 'n Britney and the Chair Transformation are my two faves!!!
All the projects you share are winners in my book. Thank you for sharing your creative nature to inspire us. May 2010 bring you much joy and peace. Happy New Year.
Just stumbled upon your site and I have to say WOW! I love your ideas (especially the little desk) and will definitely be back to read more in 2010. Happy New Year to you and your family!
Lindsay, it was so great to meet you this year in blogland! You did a lot of fun projects too. I hope you'll join my party next week, everyone's invited to recap their Top Projects for 2009. Jan. 6th! Before and after pics. Looking forward to Blissdom very soon!
OMG…the Kid Rock & Britney table!!! That is SO funny!!!
I am SO in love with that monogrammed desk! I got a peek of it in your book wreath post and it was love at first sight. Now I want to find something to do that to…
Your blog was awesome in 2009! Here's to a wonderful 2010 too!
I love all of the projects!! Also – did you ever end up painting the Home Depot version of "Parma Gray" – the Farrow & Ball color? Do you have photos? Were you happy with the outcome? Thanks and Happy New Year!
I just found your blog and I'm very impressed with your work. That coffee table transformation is incredible! I look forward to your future posts. Happy New Year!
What a great year it's been. I'm soo glad that you jumped into this little blogging world!!! Can't wait to see you next month!!!!
Happy New Year! I just found you through Thrifty Decor Chic and laughed so hard at your table, just that you set it in the room before you did the redo made me smile. And my husband wonders why I drag crazy things home too! You really did a fantastic job. I love love love your chair redo. You really do find some real treasures!
Can't wait to follow you! I just started blogging, so stop on over!
Megan
Congratulations on a year of beautiful projects. I appreciate the way you share your ideas so freely. You deserve a real pat on the back for all you accomplished in 2009!
These are the kind of things I wish I could create on my own! I've done simple covers over pillow blanks and basic painting. I hope to be inspired to take on more projects by reading your blog. I'm good with money/saving and my brain…just can't make the creative juices flow to my hands!
I gotta say, the Britney Spears/Kid Rock coffee table redo is not only gorgeous, but you did the world a public service by eradicating the previous version! Come visit me sometime @ Big Doll's Boomtown — we can rev up our hot glue guns together! LOL
Lindsay: I am the one that made the 6 wreaths for my niece's wedding. It was a joy and labor of love! You are SO original and we just wanted you to know that the wreaths were beautiful!
Lucia Hames
Just have to say you are super talented. I love your creativity and everything turns out so beautiful. Way to go!