My Top 15 of 2015: a Crazy Year in Review
Wow. It has been quite the year.
I literally CAN. NOT. BELIEVE. That 2015 is about to come to a close.
For me, this year has gone by faster then any year has seemed to go by before.
Too fast.
Three big renovations (two entire houses plus finishing the kitchen), were a little much, even by this housie’s standards.
I definitely have some house and project goals for 2016, but there is nothing that will require anywhere near the same level of time and energy commitment that our rental properties involved. I’m glad we did them, because we had goals we were working towards for our boy’s financial future. But tw0-houses-in-one-year is something we won’t be repeating again anytime soon.
I can’t wait to share more with you all about my plans for 2016, but today let’s focus on wrapping up 2015 with my Top 15 of the year…
We started 2015 off with a bang by taking ownership of our first investment property and set about renovating it from top-to-bottom (all DIY and on a very tight budget). during January and February. The before and afters are pretty amazing.
We took a needed break and had some fabulous family time with a two week trip to Mexico over Spring Break in March.
And then I followed that up by taking part in my first One Room Challenge and tackling a complete makeover of my Craft Room (# 5 below).
At the same time, we were searching for our second investment property and took possession of that in early June. The end of the school year meant that we didn’t get a good start on those renovations until the summer, and so far I have only had a chance to share the BEFOREs as well as our DIY Laminate Flooring Installation. I will be sharing the rest of my projects this January!
This fall we took another break from any major DIY projects, though I did manage to squeeze in my second round of the One Room Challenge and did a makeover on our Main Bathroom.
There were obviously a lot of other project, craft, DIY, and inspiration posts that I shared this year but those were some of the key highlights.
So what were my most popular posts of 2015 (based on page views)?
5 Minute Dollar Store Spring/Easter Wreath
DIY Planked Peninsula with Corbels
Coastal White Shaker Kitchen Makeover Reveal
How to Remove Wallpaper Without Completely Losing Your Mind
How to Turn a Hard-Wired Light Fixture into a Plug-In
Here is to hoping that 2016 is just as fun and productive – but perhaps a little less three-major-renovations-ish. Perhaps.
Today some of my very favourite blogging friends are sharing their Best of 2015 as well. I can’t wait to take a gander through their archives- with how busy things get I am sure that I have missed some great projects and look forward to catching up with everyone’s best-of-the-year.
The Blissful Bee | Making Home Base | Nina Hendrick Design Co. | Maison de Pax
House by Hoff | The Happy Housie | Life on Virginia Street
So Much Better with Age | Cherished Bliss | Migonis Home | Just a Girl and Her Blog
I may link up at some of these fabulous places below, for more info check out housie parties: Monday Funday , Inspiration Monday, Nifty Thrifty Tuesday, Project Inspire{d} , Inspire Me Tuesday, The Scoop, Hit Me With Your Best Shot, Wow Me Wednesday, Whimsy Wednesday , From Dream to Reality, The Inspiration Exchange, Wow Us Wednesday, Live Laugh Rowe Live Laugh Linky, Thursdays Are Your Days, Inspire Me Please, Catch as Catch Can, Fabulously Creative Friday, Party Junk, Pinworthy Projects , Link Party Palooza,, Weekend Bloggy Reading, Strut Your Stuff Saturday, Spotlight Saturday, Suburbs Mama , That DIY Party
Girl – you’ve accomplished A LOT this year! Renovating the rental + your gorgeous kitchen makeover were my favorites of yours but everything is so, so good! Can’t wait to see even more awesome stuff from you in the new year! xo
Loved looking back over your posts from 2015! I discovered the blog several months ago, so some were familiar and others were new – it was fun perusing them! Love your blog and look forward to your decorating, projects, DIY’s, etc in 2016! Blessings to you and your family! Happy New Year!
Always love looking at your work – makes me so happy every time!
Krista,
I love your remake of the boys’ room, but most of all I enjoyed your colorful fall decorating. Love the turquoise with all the orange and mercury glass elements for fall.
Happy New Year!
WOW what a fantastic year you’ve had! I have no idea how you manage to accomplish all that you do, all while working full time…you are amazing! Happy New Year! XO
I’m tired just reading your accomplishments in 2015 Krista! All your projects are so professionally executed and I look forward to seeing what you have in store for us in 2016. Happy New Year!
Wow, Krista. You deserve the award for most renovations EVER. You did an amazing job on each and every one too. Can’t see what you do in 2016 although I’m thinking you deserve a nap 😉
Big hugs, Jamie
You guys have accomplished an incredible amount this year, Krista! Wow! Love all of your beautiful projects!
~Abby =)